Audio
How much do you need to spend for a good sound bar?
Making up the list are new releases from Hisense, JBL, Philips and Samsung. The leader of the pack is a nailed-on Best Buy, but the worst sound bar we tried is plagued by muffled audio that'll have you cringing on the sofa.
Need to concentrate? Find out which headphones are best for working from home
A great pair of headphones can be a godsend, helping you stay focused on your to-do list and undisturbed by your neighbour’s lawn mower.
Can TV headphones help you hear dialogue on your TV more clearly?
Our lab tests reveal whether TV headphones can really make dialogue clearer.
Safety recall issued: Kitsound Funk 25 wireless earbud case at risk of overheating
Kitsound Funk 25 wireless earbuds have been recalled. If you own the Kitsound Funk 25 headphones, stop using them immediately and return them.
The best cheap headphones to rival Apple’s AirPods
Dirt-cheap wireless earbuds are a dime a dozen from Amazon and other online retailers. Our independent tests show that, all too often, you get what you pay for – but...
Sony WF-1000XM4 wireless headphones vs Apple AirPods Pro: has Sony taken the lead in wireless earbuds?
Launching this month, the new Sony WF-1000XM4 headphones look set to rival Apple AirPods Pro. But Sony’s latest wireless headphones will set you back a cool £250, even more than...
Sonos Roam review: is this the best portable speaker to take on a picnic?
Sonos bills its new Roam wireless speaker as ‘the portable smart speaker for all your listening adventures’. It’s Sonos’ first truly portable speaker you can easily take down the garden or to the park – and just about anywhere, when lockdown restrictions come to the end.
Headphones with mics reviewed: which are the best for phone and video calls?
Over the past year, we’ve all relied on technology to communicate with friends and family that we can’t see in person, or for work – and one of the devices...
Ask Alexa: our weekly take on the best commands, tips, tricks and Skills
Our experts select the most useful Alexa commands. This week kid-proof your Alexa device, work out why Alexa responded unexpectedly, plus get the Alexa skill that gives great uplifting thoughts to start your day.
Apple AirPods Max reviewed: are they worth their high £549 price?
Four years after the launch of the original in-ear AirPods headphones, Apple has launched its first-ever over-ear headset, the AirPods Max. Costing an astonishing £549, our audio lab experts have...