Carrie Marshall

Carrie Marshall

Contributor

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

Sonos Era 100 on white table

The Sonos Era 100 and Ray’s new lower price are a welcome move from a company that wants to win your love back

By Carrie Marshall published

Sonos' price cuts to its more affordable home wireless speakers are big – and they're permanent.

AirPods Max with USB-C in every color

Okay, the AirPods Max USB-C lossless audio update is now available, for real this time – here's how to check you've got it

By Carrie Marshall published

Apple's hi-res audio update didn't "just work" originally. But now it does!

Two Squid Game season 2 contestants staring at each other

Netflix movies and shows are now available in over 30 languages – here's what you need to know

By Carrie Marshall published

Netflix's subtitles and dubbing now come in over 30 flavors – and you can mix them up

John Krasinski with a flashlight in a dark space in Apple TV+'s Fountain of Youth

Apple TV+ has discovered the Fountain of Youth and you can jump in this May when the movie starts streaming

By Carrie Marshall published

Fountain of Youth is an epic new adventure coming to Apple TV+ directed by Guy Ritchie and comes from the writer of Scream.

Lots of Handmaids all in a row

Hulu and Paramount+ order a new Dexter prequel and Handmaid's Tale sequel, giving fans more killer thrills and dystopian chills

By Carrie Marshall published

Two new spin-off series for Hulu's Handmaid's Tale and Paramount+ with Showtime's Dexter have been greenlit.

Once Upon a Time in Hollywood

David Fincher is making a Once Upon A Time in Hollywood sequel for Netflix with Brad Pitt set to return

By Carrie Marshall published

Brad Pitt returns is set to return for the Tarantino-penned sequel of Once Upon A Time in Hollywood on Netflix.

Epson QS100 4K PRO-UHD short throw laser projector

Epson's new UST 4K projector is mind-blowingly bright at up to 160 inches, but lacks a key HDR feature to make the most of it

By Carrie Marshall published

Up to 160 inches of 4K grandeur, but where's Dolby Vision?

Astell & Kern PS10

Astell & Kern's new Hi-Res music player doubles as a hi-fi streaming upgrade, thanks to its included dock

By Carrie Marshall published

Astell & Kern's new portable music player promises hi-fi happiness on the go or at home

Sofia Carson's Alex sitting with her head resting on her hands in The Life List

Netflix's most-watched movie is leaving viewers' tear ducts dry, but these 3 films with over 90% on Rotten Tomatoes are genuine tear-jerkers

By Carrie Marshall published

Crying is good for you, and these three movies on Netflix will turn on the waterworks.

An AI-generated receipt made using ChatGPT's image generator

ChatGPT is now really good at faking receipts – and OpenAI says that could be a good thing

By Carrie Marshall published

ChatGPT's new image generator is particularly good at faking receipts, thanks to its improved text recreation. Here's why OpenAI isn't too worried, yet.

iphone xr deals and prices

Time to upgrade? These iPhones and iPads could be left behind by iOS 19, according to new rumors

By Carrie Marshall published

Apple's X-phones may be X-cluded from iOS 19, according to new rumors about the software upgrade.

LG G5 OLED TV mounted on wall showing image of man in a parking garage

LG removes DTS audio from its 2025 TVs – here's what that means in practice

By Carrie Marshall published

It's disappointing, but it's maybe not the end of the world – here's how to get around it

Atonemo Streamplayer

This tiny, cheap box upgrades any speakers with Wi-Fi multi-room streaming, including Hi-Res Audio support

By Carrie Marshall published

It may be small, it may be sweet, but it knows how to stream your beats.

A 2025 Porsche 911 in motion beneath a blue and almost cloudless sky

2025 Porsches are getting Dolby Atmos for elite in-car audio and I've never wanted a 911 more

By Carrie Marshall published

Porsche's in-car infotainment is getting a big upgrade, with Dolby Atmos in its Bose and Burmester systems.

A woman holding a tablet, streaming Qobuz music with Focal Stellia over-ear headphones

Fed up streaming songs that all sound the same? Qobuz brings you legendary labels to level up your listening

By Carrie Marshall published

Qobuz's new Labels feature showcases legendary labels across all your favorite genres.

XGIMI Portable Outdoor Screen

This cheap new outdoor projector screen looks like a smart companion for portable projectors – get 70 inches of entertainment anywhere

By Carrie Marshall published

Turn any space into a cinema with XGIMI's affordable outdoor screen for any projector.

Focal Bathys MG

Focal just upgraded its audiophile noise-cancelling wireless headphones with even better sound, better noise cancelling, and a way higher price

By Carrie Marshall published

Focal Bathys MG have new magnesium membrane drivers and improved ANC too

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2

Cleaned your Pixel Buds Pro 2 recently? If not, you might be getting worse sound

By Carrie Marshall published

If your songs aren't singing your Pixel Buds may be minging. But there are instructions to fix it, thankfully.

Klipsch Klipschorn AK7 in a room with lots of dark wood furniture and a bare brick wall

Klipsch just updated two of its most iconic stereo speaker designs, keeping these beautiful retro icons on your most-wanted list

By Carrie Marshall published

Two iconic speakers return with even better specs as Klipsch refreshes its Klipschorn and La Scala.

A person working in a home office.

Best people search finder service of 2025: reviewed, ranked and rated

By Benedict Collins last updated

Updated Looking for the best people search finder service to help you scour public databases to find friends and family? You're in the right place.

FiiO FX17 IEMs

Our favorite budget audiophile brand unveils wired earbuds with 26(!) drivers, electrostatic units, USB-C ultra-Hi-Res Audio, and a not-so-budget price

By Carrie Marshall published

FiiO's new FX17 IEMs have 26 drivers, a five way crossover and a hefty price tag.

Samsung HW-Q990D soundbar with Halloween theme over the top

Samsung promises to repair soundbars bricked by its disastrous software update for free – but it'll probably involve shipping

By Carrie Marshall published

There isn't a patch to fix Samsung's soundbar download of doom

Visual Intelligence identifying a dog

AirPods with cameras for Visual Intelligence could be one of the best personal safety features Apple has ever planned – here's why

By Carrie Marshall published

Here's why Apple putting eyes in your ears could be great – if it ever pulls off its AirPods-with-camera plans

SluTune Q1 Bluetooth speaker

I love this super-slim, sleep-friendly Bluetooth speaker – but the name's a nightmare

By Carrie Marshall published

Let's pretend this fun bedtime friend is not called what it's called.

Samsung S95D with peacock feather on screen

Samsung says an OLED-beating new screen tech could come sooner than we thought – but I wouldn't expect it in 4K TVs right away

By Carrie Marshall published

Is QD-EL the OLED-beater? Maybe – but definitely not imminently

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