Headphones & Audio
Google's new smart Home Speaker arrives with Gemini on board
Google’s new smart speaker is here but you’ll need to pay to make the most of its features
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I’ve been testing the Shokz OpenDots Air and Shokz OpenDots 2 side-by-side; here’s everything you need to know Shokz has just launched two new pairs of clip-on earbuds, and I’ve been putting them through their paces to see which you should buy -
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Sennheiser Momentum 5 Wireless review: My new favourite long-lasting flagship over-ear headphones Sennheiser’s new flagship over-ear headphones are built to last, which is great news, as they sound fantastic£330 -
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Denon Home 400 review: The best spatial music experience from a single home speaker The Denon Home 400 is my new favourite speaker for streaming spatial audio at home£449 -
JBL’s colourful new headphones and speakers may be eye-catching, but it was the EasySing Mic Mini that really grabbed my attention in Amsterdam Amid a flurry of speakers and headphones, the innovative JBL EasySing Mic Mini stood out at Club JBL in Amsterdam -
Soundcore's latest earbuds have AI note-taking built in Anker's next-gen true wireless headphones come with boosted AI tools and a touchscreen case -
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Sony 1000X The Collexion review: Sony’s best-sounding headphones, but you probably shouldn’t buy them The Sony 1000X The Collexion are Sony’s most impressive over-ear headphones yet, but not the best choice for most people£550 -
The best Bluetooth speakers money can buy Whether you’re after a Bluetooth speaker for on-the-go listening, parties, or just relaxing at home, we’ve got you covered with our top tested recommendations -
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WiiM Sound review: A mighty fine display The WiiM Sound omits a couple of nice-to-have features, but does the basics well and brings some clever features to the table£299 -
Samsung Galaxy Buds4 review: 4m over function Unless you’re dead set on semi-open Samsung earbuds, steer clear of the Buds4 and check out the Buds4 Pro instead£159 -
Apple AirPods Max 2: An underwhelming upgrade Six years after debut, the AirPods Max get their first serious upgrade, but this second-generation model is disappointingly conservative£499 -
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Anker Soundcore Space 2 review: To infinity and beyond Soundcore's latest over-ear headphones offer a compelling combination of features, comfort and performance for the money£130 -
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Sonos Play review: Play it again, Son The Sonos Play fulfils its dual roles of portable Bluetooth speaker and smart home speaker extremely well, and looks great too£299
