Audio
Sony then and now: how do today’s audio products compare with its 1980s heyday?
Sony’s 1980s heyday made it a go-to electronics brand, renowned for products like Walkman and the first CD player. Now Apple and Samsung have surged ahead – but recent hits...
6 expert tips for taking care of your record player
You might have spent some of your time in lockdown nostalgically fanning through your vinyl collection and digging out some classics. But if your turntable isn’t sounding as soothing as...
How to make the most of DAB radio during lockdown
DAB radio can be a wonderful companion when spending more time at home during the lockdown. It’s a superb remedy for spending less time with other people, having a sense...
Recovery College Online service provides free soothing music for lockdown anxiety
If you're looking for a musical pick-me-up during lockdown, this free relaxtion music service created in partnership with Northumbria University might be of use
John Lewis deals: are these on-sale audio products worth snapping up?
With more time spent at home, you might have found a gap for some new audio products to keep you entertained. John Lewis, which offers a two-year warranty on electricals,...
How to make the most of Alexa during lockdown
Alexa can be your helping hand through this difficult time – whether that’s getting the most out of your day, helping you to keep fit, providing entertainment or ‘helping out’...
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?