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Ditch the clutter: this is my favorite one-box wireless speaker to use with a turntable, thanks to this crucial feature
By Josh Russell last updated
If you’re a vinyl fan but are put off by the idea of having to fill your living room with loads of big black boxes, this game-changing wireless speaker will be a dream come true.

I asked ChatGPT to be a burnout coach – it didn’t hold back
By Becca Caddy published
I asked ChatGPT to act like a burnout coach with decades of experience. It offered blunt, practical advice that actually helped, briefly.

No, you can’t touch my FiiO: why this hi-res ‘MP3 player’ is still trouncing my old iPod Classic a year on
By Becky Scarrott published
Why, oh why, oh why oh… why would I ever leave my FiiO? How this hi-res player got me – and my music – singing again

I used Spotify’s AI playlist feature for the first time in a year, and it's way better than I remember – but there's still room for improvement
By Rowan Davies published
It's been a while since I used Spotify's AI playlist feature, and it was an interesting return to say the least.

I tried iOS 26's best new AI tool, and now conversing with my Italian in-laws is a breeze
By John-Anthony Disotto published
I tried Live Translation in iOS 26, and it might be the best Apple Intelligence feature yet

With iOS 26 on the way, I think Apple should rename the iPhone 17
By Jamie Richards published
With Apple renaming its software suites to reflect release year rather than generation, it only makes sense that the iPhone follows suit.

Should you buy a smart lock or stick with your keys? Weighing up the pros and cons of connected security
By Chris Price published
Smart Home Week We weigh up the advantages and disadvantages of using a smart lock over a traditional key-based security system.

I tested Samsung and Sony’s 2025 QD-OLED TVs side-by-side, and it’s a battle for the ages
By James Davidson published
Samsung and Sony's top OLED TVs for 2025 both use QD-OLED display panels and anti-reflection screens. I tested them side-by-side to find out how they compare.

I review wireless speakers for a living and most succumb to this one major flaw – here's the one that doesn't
By Josh Russell published
With so many wireless speakers chasing the same specific sound profile, far too few are able to produce sound that cater to every genre and setting.
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