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A lady logging into Spotify on her United Airlines flight.
Some United Airlines flights now let you sign into Spotify on your flight — and it's totally free

By Tom Bedford Published

Spotify's latest partnership with United Airlines means you can listen to your playlists even at 35,000 feet, and it doesn't cost you extra.

Spotify
A top-down view of the Audio-Technica AT-LP7X.
Audio-Technica AT-LP7X review: a beautiful and easy to use turntable that's just a shade off excellent, sonically speaking

By Simon Lucas Published

In which Audio-Technica attempts to bring just a little convenience to this most inconvenient of formats, without sacrificing much in the way of performance…

Turntables
Three-quarter view of the left matte black speaker on an angled cork isolation wedge next to an open laptop.
Creative XF1 review: although not truly perfect, these active desktop speakers get pretty close for not a lot of money

By Simon Lucas Published

Creative is no stranger to the affordable-yet-high-achieving speaker system — and with the XF1 it will be hoping lightning will strike for the umpteenth time…

Speakers
The Chord Mojo 2 against a yellow background
The best portable DACs

By Becky Scarrott last updated

Updated The best headphone DACs (or digital-to-analogue converters) are a must-buy accessory for audio-lovers.

Updated
Pro-ject's debut carbon evo on a yellow background
The best turntables you can buy: top record players for all budgets

By Tammy Rogers last updated

The best record player is just a few clicks away, whether you're a vinyl veteran or a turntable newbie – and every one is TechRadar tested and approved.

Turntables
JBL Xtreme 5 and Tribit Stormbox Micro 3 on a blue gradient background
The best waterproof speakers, all tested by our outdoor speaker experts

By Becky Scarrott last updated

Updated We've tested the best waterproof speakers you can buy right now, so you can enjoy the great outdoors without a care.

Updated
The Audiolab 6000CDT MKII is a new CD transport — further proof that the physical media revival is in full swing

By Tom Bedford Published

Audiolab has unveiled a CD transport, designed to read discs properly (and with care) while relying on other separates for the remainder of the process.

Hi-Fi
The Bluetooth logo on a phone next to a woman wearing headphones
Bluetooth 7 will bring a major speed boost for hi-res audio in 2027

By Carrie Marshall Published

Bluetooth 7.0 Core has been published, with optional High Data Throughput for Bluetooth LE devices such as headphones and wireless speakers.

Audio
A pair of stand-mounted Denton 1S speakers flank a multi-tiered wooden audio rack containing source components and amplifiers.
Wharfedale Denton 1S review: these compact little standmount speakers are all business

By Simon Lucas Published

They're bijou, yes, but they're all business where it counts — and you won't need a brute of an amp to drive them

Speakers
Three wind-up radios on a pink background.
These 3 hand-cranked radios are affordable and offer extra features

By Tom Bedford Published

The government wants you to 'Be Ready' with a radio, and these wind-up options won't make you dependent on batteries or mains power.

DAB Radios
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