Carrie Marshall

Carrie Marshall

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Writer, broadcaster, musician and kitchen gadget obsessive Carrie Marshall (Twitter) 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. She is the singer in Glaswegian rock band HAVR.

Articles by: Carrie Marshall

A wizard in Hogwarts Legacy stands with Professor Fig

Hogwarts Legacy has become ammunition in the anti-trans culture war

By Carrie Marshall published

Regardless of what is in the game, Hogwarts Legacy is being used to express anti-trans sentiment.

Disney princesses from Wreck-it-Ralph 2

Disney Princess movies on Disney Plus ranked from best to worst

By Carrie Marshall published

It's safe to say some Disney princess movies are more remarkable than others. But which ones are the best and worst?

iPhone 14 Pro with an arrow, pointing to Google Pixel 7 Pro

How to switch and transfer your files from iPhone to Android quickly and easily

By Carrie Marshall published

Updated Switch from iPhone to Android and keep your photos, files and music in a few simple steps.

Tower T17025 Vortx

Tower T17025 Compact 1.5L Air Fryer review

By Carrie Marshall published

No space? No problem. Tower’s air fryer will fit almost anywhere – but that does mean some cooking compromises.

The iRobot Roomba J7+ on its charging station in a hallway while a man with a dog enters the room

Roomba i7 vs j7: which robot vacuum is best for you?

By Carrie Marshall published

The Roomba i7 is a great robot vacuum. But is the more premium j7 worth the extra money?

Apple AirPods Pro 2 buds on left, Sony WF-1000XM4 buds on right

AirPods Pro 2 vs Sony WF-1000XM4: which elite wireless earbuds are best for you?

By Carrie Marshall published

Sony's WF-1000XM4 have been top of the pile when it comes to wireless earbuds, but Apple's improved AirPods Pro 2nd Gen are serious competition.

Kim Kardashian wearing a pair of Beats Fit Pro that match her skin tone

AirPods Pro 2 vs Beats Fit Pro: are you better off with Apple's budget buds?

By Carrie Marshall last updated

The Beats Fit Pro offered AirPods Pro tech for less. Are they still worth buying now the AirPods Pro 2 are here?

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II

AirPods Pro 2 vs Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II: whose silence is golden?

By Carrie Marshall last updated

The best noise canceling earbuds just got better. Can Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 compete?

The back of the iPhone 11 showing its two cameras

Which iPhone models will Apple drop when the iPhone 14 launches?

By Carrie Marshall published

Take one step forward if Apple plans to keep selling you into 2023. Not so fast, iPhone 11...

iPhone 13 Pro Max

9 iPhone 14 rumors that probably won't come true

By Carrie Marshall last updated

Some rumors are based on inside information or well informed speculation. Others... not so much

Ninja Foodi Dual Zone Air Fryer AF300UK

Why an air fryer is an essential back-to-school buy

By Carrie Marshall published

Air fryers are the perfect gadget for student kitchens: they’re compact and deliver delicious fried food quickly and healthily

A selection of the best Apple Pencil alternatives including Wacom Bamboo Sketch, Logitech Crayon and Wacom Bamboo Fineline Stylus

Best Apple Pencil alternatives 2022: what stylus is for you?

By Carrie Marshall published

Buying Guide We love the Apple Pencil, but it’s not the only iPad stylus you should consider. These rivals are worth investigating.

The Ninja Air Fryer Max AF160 next to a plate of chips cooked in it

9 things you need to know about your new air fryer

By Carrie Marshall last updated

From energy consumption to what you should and shouldn’t fry, here are all your air fryer questions answered.

AirPods Max worn by a man silhouetted against the sunset

AirPods Max 2: what we want to see

By Carrie Marshall last updated

The AirPods Max 2 haven't been announced, but here are the top rumors and things we'd like to see from Apple's next noise-canceling over-ears.

the apple airpods pro with their charging case

6 upgrades AirPods Pro 2 need to make me buy them

By Carrie Marshall published

Six things I really hope the AirPods 2 will deliver, including one that Apple almost certainly won’t

Potatoes that have been steamed and mashed in the bowl of an Instant Pot

How to clean an Instant Pot

By Carrie Marshall published

Banish burnt-on food, grease, grime and lingering odors from any Instant Pot – including air fryer models

Instant Pot vs Pressure Cooker: The Instant Pot Pro Crisp with the ingredients to make a slow cooked beef chilli

Instant Pot vs Pressure Cooker: which should you buy?

By Carrie Marshall published

An Instant Pot delivers the convenience of a pressure cooker, but it’s also capable of much more

The Sonos Arc soundbar standing on a TV stand.

What makes a good Dolby Atmos soundbar?

By Carrie Marshall published

A Dolby Atmos soundbar will completely transform the sound of your TV. Here's how to choose the best one for you.

Sonos Roam Lunar White

5 essential tips to find the perfect portable Bluetooth speaker for you

By Carrie Marshall last updated

How to find the perfect outdoor portable Bluetooth speaker for the beach, the garden or the wilderness.

Man and woman walking on a city sidewalk

What is Microsoft Soundscape?

By Carrie Marshall published

Microsoft's brilliant iPhone app brings augmented reality to your ears.

a closeup of a sonos speaker

Could the first Sonos headphones come with Wi-Fi?

By Carrie Marshall published

Patents show Sonos has been exploring true wireless earbuds and some exciting-sounding over-ear headphones too.

a person holding a pair of black wireless over-ear headphones

Hear we go: the history of wireless headphones

By Carrie Marshall published

In-depth How the first cans paved the way for the best wireless headphones of 2022.

Best iPad accessories

Best iPad accessories and cases: 10 extras to pair with your Apple tablet

By Carrie Marshall published

Buying Guide Everything you need for your iPad: pencils, wireless headphones, protective cases and more.

Best Amazon Fire Tablets

The best Amazon Fire tablet 2023: top Amazon devices for you

By Carrie Marshall last updated

Buying Guide Our selection of the best Amazon Fire tablets for families, for work and for play.

iPhone SE

The history of the iPhone SE

By Carrie Marshall last updated

Updated With the iPhone SE 3 imminent, we discover the history of Apple's most affordable iPhone.

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