Headphones & Audio
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Google Home vs Amazon Echo vs Apple HomePod: Which is best? The battle of the smart speakers is afoot: will Google Home, Amazon Echo or Apple HomePod be crowned victorious? -
What is Alexa Cast and how do you use it? Everything you need to know about Amazon’s wireless casting system -
Apple EarPods: Free with all iPhones but are they any good? Apple’s EarPods are the most commonplace headphones on the planet but when they break is it worth buy a new pair?£29 -
Samsung's Galaxy Home smart speaker unveiled The Samsung Galaxy Home has the Apple HomePod in its sights with a “powerful” sound and Bixby-driven voice-driven smart features -
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UE Blast: The best Bluetooth speaker The UE Blast combines Alexa support with great sound and waterproofing – it’s the smartest Bluetooth speaker around£109 -
A guide to setting up your Amazon Echo smart speaker Did you buy a new Amazon Echo during Prime Day? Here’s how to set your device up -
JBL Charge 3 review: Loud, rugged and very portable Not for audiophiles, but a loud and rugged outdoor companion for everyone else£150 -
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Bose SoundLink Mini 2 review: A sound all-rounder The Bose SoundLink Mini 2 is a worthwhile successor to the original£150 -
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Dali Katch review: Danish tasty The Dali Katch is a stunning Bluetooth speaker; not for everyone, but a wonderful-sounding Bluetooth speaker£329 -
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Sennheiser HD 660 S: A classic headphone, reimagined Sennheiser revives a classic design and this is one of those rare moments where some people will prefer the remake to the original£430 -
Lifebeam Vi review: Truly smart fitness headphones These fitness-tracking headphones may or may not be the future, but they’re certainly an interesting and often successful experiment£178 -
OnePlus Bullets Wireless: All you need to know OnePlus launched the Bullets Wireless headphones, but what makes them so special?£69 -
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Wharfedale DS-2 review: Great sound in a small package Compact, crisp and capable little desktop speakers with the added bonus of Bluetooth for wireless listening£179