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How to make the most of Google Assistant during the lockdown
As we’re forced to spend more time inside due to coronavirus, households around the UK are turning to their smart products to stay entertained. Whether you’re looking to test your...
Headphones: how much do they really harm your hearing?
Safe listening levels for headphones are lower than you might think. In fact, the NHS warns that listening to headphones too loudly is ‘one of the biggest dangers to hearing’....
5 ways tech can help you stay in touch with family and friends
The UK government is likely to advise over-70s – and younger people with certain health conditions, to self-isolate in the coming weeks. At this time it’s more important than ever...
Should you share your headphones?
You’d never share a toothbrush or handkerchief, but headphones are more of a grey area, with sharing music with others being one of the joys of listening. The question is: how often do you clean them?
New Samsung Galaxy Buds+ vs Apple AirPods: which in-ear headphones should you buy?
What sort of features has Samsung worked into its in-ear headphones, and how long will they last on a single charge? We've got all the details.
9 myths about headphones you shouldn’t believe
Since it’s impossible to compare headphone sound quality when buying online, brands go to great lengths with gimmicky spec lists to try to differentiate their pairs from the crowd. We’ve identified some of the worst offenders below – plus some common flawed assumptions people make when buying, so you can make sure you choose based on what counts.
Are Alexa and Google Assistant spying on us?
At least one in five homes in the UK now contains a smart speaker, according to a government report. But do they have a dark side? We dug deeper to find out.
Sound bars on test: do you need to spend £900 for a true cinematic experience?
We've put the latest sound bars to the test, including models from Canton, JBL, Panasonic and Yamaha. We've got sound bars for every budget too, including a JVC sound bar for just £100.
Has your Sonos speaker stopped working with an old Apple or Android device?
If you’ve ever been in the market for a sound bar or wireless speaker, it’s likely that you’ll have come across or even purchased a product by Sonos – a brand...
Sony WF-1000XM3: you can get £52 off Apple AirPods Pro’s biggest rival
Originally selling for around £220, you can now grab a pair of Sony's truly wireless earbuds for closer to £170. That's a tidy saving and a tempting offer, but only if they live up to the hype.