Carrie Marshall

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 twenty books. Her latest, a love letter to music titled Small Town Joy, is on sale now. She is the singer in spectacularly obscure Glaswegian rock band Unquiet Mind.

Articles by: Carrie Marshall

A Blu-ray disc held in a hand, so that its reflective surface catches the light

Blu-ray just turned 20 years old and it’s still my go-to optical disc for movies — here’s why

By Carrie Marshall published

If thinking back to CES 2006 makes you feel old, don’t – just keep on collecting

Two models in white tops and black trousers show a 77-inch Samsung 2026 QD-OLED panel TV

Battle of the OLEDs: LG and Samsung both unveil panels with 4,500 nit brightness claims — but there's a catch

By Carrie Marshall published

Better, brighter OLEDs are here, but take the claimed output with a pinch of salt

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The Best Web Browsers for 2026: Expert Recommendations for a Superior Internet Experience

By Benedict Collins last updated

Updated We list the best web browsers to help your browse the internet and better control your online privacy and security.

Earfun Clip 2 and Wave Pro X on a white surface, with a pink background

Earfun unveils an upgraded version of some great cheap noise-cancelling headphones — and some open earbuds that look like a total bargain

By Carrie Marshall published

Seriously good value clip-style earbuds and over-ear headphones, from a big name in budget audio

Pro-Ject Debut Reference 10 promotional image of the turntable sitting on a white circular table against a graded grey background

Pro-Ject's new premium turntable promises "analogue excellence" — but it's from its more beginner-friendly range

By Carrie Marshall published

The Pro-Ject Debut Reference 10 is another beautiful turntable from the Austrian audiophiles

Ultimea Skywave X100 booth at CES 2026

Looks like the best budget soundbar maker is bringing a 9.2.6-channel beast of a compact home theater system to CES 2026

By Carrie Marshall published

Ultimea will launch a 9.2.6 soundbar system and multiple home audio products at CES 2026.

LG xboom Stage 501 shot from the front on a white background and surface

LG’s xboom Bluetooth speakers were some of the best of 2025, and 4 new models are coming in 2026

By Carrie Marshall published

will.i.am's smart wireless speakers come in four new flavors

LG Gallery TV in an expensive-looking white room with paintings resting against one wall

LG reveals its version of Samsung's Frame TV — but the screen tech might not be what you're hoping for

By Carrie Marshall published

LG's Gallery TV doesn't have OLED: it's a mini-LED TV

Alex Winter and Keanu Reeves in a still from Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey

This feel-good Prime Video movie stars two of my favorite comedy characters ever — and is my holiday pick

By Carrie Marshall published

One of my favorite funny films is streaming on Prime to bring you some holiday hilarity – excellent!

LG G5 OLED with harbor in Japan at night on screen

The LG G6 OLED TV details leak, teasing even more brightness — and the return of the legendary 'Wallpaper' TV

By Carrie Marshall published

Leaked materials show LG's "Brightness Booster Ultra" and what may be the W6 Wallpaper TV

A laptop screen showing the Ulysses app

I write for a living and this is the only Mac and iOS app I’ll use in 2026

By Carrie Marshall published

Ulysses is a powerhouse for professional writing – and it's pretty great for casual writing and storing ideas too.

Headphones mounted on a row of books, next to a hand holding a Kindle

Forget Audible and Amazon – I'm switching to these 5 alternatives for audiobooks and e-books in 2026

By Carrie Marshall published

Amazon and Audible aren't the only places to get the best e-books and audiobooks – in fact, these 5 alternatives will make you feel much warmer inside.

A man watching TV

I'm slashing my streaming bills by 56% in 2026 – here's my five-step masterplan

By Carrie Marshall published

Five ways to cut the cost of Netflix, Disney+ and more by selectively subscribing and cutting unnecessary options.

A pile of Blu-ray discs in their cases

This year I'm buying Blu-rays again like it's 2016 – here's why you should too

By Carrie Marshall published

I'll be spending less on streaming in 2026 and buying Blu-ray instead. It isn't just about nostalgia either – here's why it makes sense.

Promotional image of the Hisense XR10 projector

Hisense unveils two 4K laser projectors — a 300-inch beast with huge brightness, plus the sequel to the best ultra short throw projector

By Carrie Marshall published

Hisense unveils two new 4K laser projectors for images from 65 to 300 inches, including the PX4-Pro UST projector

Sony WF-1000XM5

Sony WF-1000XM6 earbuds seem to have leaked again — this time with a possible release date hint

By Carrie Marshall published

2026 looks set to be the year of XM6 – could Sony be preparing to launch its latest earbuds at CES?

LG C5 with testing equipment attached and man testing

Are OLED TVs or LED TVs more reliable? A long-term test says burn-in isn’t the biggest concern

By Carrie Marshall published

A new study confirms that burn-in isn't the TV bogeyman some people have been led to believe

Innoasis Y1 digital audio player being used by a dog

Someone’s made a USB-C dupe of the iPod Classic, complete with clickwheel — and it’s extremely cheap

By Carrie Marshall published

This budget MP3 player is an Apple lawsuit waiting to happen

LG G5 OLED TV showing image of horses against green hills

LG announces next-gen version of its best OLED TV tech — oh, and it’s changing the name

By Carrie Marshall published

LG sets the stage for the next G-series OLED TV and multiple gaming monitors

Seymour Hersch in a still from Cover-Up

This Netflix documentary is a powerful tribute to fearless journalism and has 100% on Rotten Tomatoes

By Carrie Marshall published

This dramatic documentary has 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, making it a must-add to your Netflix watch list.

The Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro hanging on a Christmas tree

I'm a recording musician, and the Beyerdynamic DT990 Pro headphones are the audio Christmas gift I've bought for myself

By Carrie Marshall published

Beyerdynamic's DT990 Pro are great studio headphones with exceptional comfort and an open-back design

Mixx Analog+ on a white surface, with a pink background

The world’s first ‘concentric’ turntable and CD player combo is the turducken of hi-fi

By Carrie Marshall published

The Mixx Analog+ is a turntable with a top-loading CD player in the center of it

The Displace Hub, mounted on a dark gray wall

Make any TV wireless and battery powered with this add-on that also means you can wall-mount anywhere instantly without drilling

By Carrie Marshall published

The Displace Hub enables you to wall-mount your TV without drilling, and even to move it – and it's got a PC inside it

Dali Sonik speaker in close up on a dark background

Dali's new speakers could be the ultimate budget-friendly buy for audiophiles and home theater fans – but they mean saying goodbye a modern legend

By Carrie Marshall published

Dali has unveiled the new Sonik series, an upgrade to its award-winning Oberon line

Promotional images of the iLoud Sub subwoofer

This new ‘smallest’ subwoofer packs deep bass into a 10-inch cube – 1 driver, 2 radiators, 25Hz, 200W of power

By Carrie Marshall published

IK Multimedia's small iLoud Sub promises big booms, but with accuracy

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