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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
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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
AirPods Max 2 are my Headphones of the Year Award despite their few clear flaws — here's why

By Becky Scarrott Published

Wait, a year when Bowers & Wilkins isn't winning our Product of the Year Award in the headphone arena? This is most irregular…

Wireless & Bluetooth Speakers
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Meet the TechRadar Product of the Year 2026 winners

By TechRadar Published

The top tech of 2026, chosen by our experts — ranging from phones to cameras, to TVs, to speakers, to robo vacs, to smartwatches

Tech
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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
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Meet the TechRadar Readers' Choice Awards 2026 winners — all 100% chosen by you

By TechRadar Published

Discover what TechRadar's readers think is the best tech of 2026

Tech
The best, most Apple-friendly AirPlay speakers

By Becky Scarrott last updated

Buying Guide Here are the best AirPlay speakers to stream audio from your iPhone, iPad or MacBook using Apple AirPlay 2.

Buying Guide
Sonos Beam Ultra with black and white Sonos Play speakers on a TV unit.
I tried Sonos’ clever new surround setup trick — and it delivers the home theater flexibility I’ve always wanted

By Max Langridge Published

Sonos has forever been synonymous with wireless, multi-room audio, but it's latest endeavour transforms a surround sound setup into something much more versatile.

Home Theater
The Topping DX1 II DAC, with wired headphones resting on top, show the dB level on a white surface.
Topping DX1 II review: a well-built DAC with great specification that just fails grab you by the lapels

By Simon Lucas Published

The Topping DX1 II is a big step up from the original DX1 DAC, at least where specification is concerned, but it's a little laid-back to truly excite.

DACs
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