Articles by Carrie Marshall

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Writer, broadcaster, musician and kitchen gadget obsessive Carrie Marshall has been writing about tech since 1998, contributing sage advice and odd opinions to all kinds of magazines and websites as well as writing more than a dozen books. Her memoir, Carrie Kills A Man, is on sale now and her next book, about pop music, is out in 2025. She is the singer in Glaswegian rock band Unquiet Mind.

Articles by: Carrie Marshall

The key to next-gen brighter OLED TV tech just got delayed – but not by much, thankfully

By Carrie Marshall published 6 August 24

The future of OLED is blue, but it might take a little longer to arrive

The Google TV Streaming on a wooden surface, and the Apple TV 4K on a gray background, divided by a bold white line

Google TV Streamer vs Apple TV 4K: which streaming box should you buy?

By Carrie Marshall published 6 August 24

Google's Chromecast replacement is a very credible Apple TV rival

I must have these new luxe steel wired earbuds with two elite planar magnetic drivers per ear

By Carrie Marshall published 6 August 24

Campfire Audio says these are the finest, most advanced IEMs available today, and I'm inclined to believe it…

Hisense unveils giant, cheap 4K TV with weird 264Hz refresh rate – and a brighter next-gen laser TV up to 150 inches

By Carrie Marshall published 5 August 24

An affordable 98-inch TV for China, and the laser TV is coming to Europe first – but will probably hit the US later.

Sony's next cheap earbuds reportedly leak, but don't get too excited

By Carrie Marshall published 5 August 24

The Sony WF-C510 earbuds will be slightly better than the Sony WF-C500 earbuds, but don't expect anything radically different.

Amazon's Citadel TV series is getting another Prime Video spinoff but I don't know why

By Carrie Marshall published 2 August 24

Prime Video's betting big on the Citadel franchise and this latest announcement is the second of multiple spin-off shows.

OnePlus' next high-end earbuds leak, including an ANC upgrade and a new-look case

By Carrie Marshall published 1 August 24

OnePlus's Buds 3 Pro promise improved ANC, higher quality music streaming and better battery life

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Squid Game season 2 gets a festive release date on Netflix, and its third and final chapter will be here sooner than you think

By Carrie Marshall published 1 August 24

It's been a long time between Squid Game seasons, but you won't have to wait so long between season 2 and 3.

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3 new Apple TV Plus shows I can't wait to watch in August 2024

By Carrie Marshall published 31 July 24

Apple TV Plus has three very different but completely compelling shows coming this August.

Want to quit music streaming and go back to physical formats? This TEAC CD player/cassette deck is just the thing for it

By Carrie Marshall published 31 July 24

If you're a bit sick of streaming this could be just what you've been waiting for

Audio-Technica's affordable new turntable wants to get you hooked on vinyl

By Carrie Marshall published 31 July 24

The new deck promises entry-level prices but audiophile performance – and given AT's track record, it's well worth taking a look.

OnePlus Buds could get an AI call-summary feature, beating the iPhone and AirPods to the punch

By Carrie Marshall published 31 July 24

OnePlus's AI features appear to be expanding into the company's earbud options.

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Disney Plus just canceled new adventure series Renegade Nell with 88% on Rotten Tomatoes, despite a super-cool season 2 tease from the director

By Carrie Marshall published 30 July 24

Superb performances, big laughs and a starry cast weren't enough to save Renegade Nell from her fate.

TCL’s Samsung Frame TV rival is called Nxtframe, and it's even got a B&O ace up its sleeve

By Carrie Marshall published 30 July 24

TCL's brought in Bang & Olufsen to give its frame TV some serious audio oomph.

Pro-Ject Juke Box E1 on a table, with two speakers

Pro-Ject Juke Box E1 review: an excellent record player with great built-in amp that's ideal for beginner audiophiles

By Carrie Marshall published 30 July 24

Recommended

The Pro-Ject E1 delivers everything you need bar speakers – and there's a bundle that includes those too

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Spotify is adding another 1,000 audiobooks for Premium subscribers

By Carrie Marshall published 29 July 24

More books from smaller publishers are now available for you to stream

Two animated characters from Hazbin Hotel look down

From Hazbin Hotel to Invincible, these 5 fan-favorite animated shows are returning to Prime Video and Hulu soon

By Carrie Marshall published 29 July 24

Invincible, Hazbin Hotel, Solar Opposites and more are all coming back for new seasons on Prime Video and Hulu.

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Apple TV Plus rumored to be planning a major update that’ll make it cheaper but you’ll have to put up with ads

By Carrie Marshall published 29 July 24

Apple's streaming service looks like it'll follow its rivals with an ad-supported tier as fresh rumors surface but it might not be as bad as Netflix.

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More info appears about new Google TV streamer, including a great smart home hub feature

By Carrie Marshall published 29 July 24

Some of the first specifications have leaked from the FCC, and include strong smart home support.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro against a leafy background.

Samsung Buds 3 Pro's new AirPods-like design turns out to be very repairable, leaving Apple no excuse

By Carrie Marshall published 26 July 24

Samsung may be anticipating new right-to-repair legislation for consumer electronics.

Netflix promises two very different dramas as it drops new trailers for His Three Daughters and Kaos

By Carrie Marshall published 26 July 24

Jeff Goldblum is godlike – quite literally – in Kaos, while His Three Daughters looks like it will be more emotional than epic.

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Sonos finally apologizes for controversial new app, promises aggressive update plans to fix it

By Carrie Marshall published 26 July 24

"There is more work to be done," Sonos CEO says as it details its plan to improve its app.

Best people search finder service of 2024

By Benedict Collins last updated 26 July 24

Updated We list the best people search finder services, to make it simple and easy to use public databases in order to try to find friends and family.

Traditional hi-fi speakers aren't a dying breed, and Sonus Faber's elite new bookshelf speakers mix in smart sustainable materials to prove it

By Carrie Marshall published 26 July 24

Sonus Faber's new Concertino G4 standmount speakers look incredible and promise to sound even better.

Ready to go and see Deadpool and Wolverine? Watch these 3 must-see Marvel and X-Men movies first

By Carrie Marshall published 25 July 24

These three Marvel and X-Men movies will help you enjoy this year's new Marvel movie mega-hit all the more.

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