Articles by Simon Cohen

Simon has been covering technology for nearly 20 years. First as the editor of Canada's most visited Science and Technology hub on Sympatico/MSN, then later as a freelance journalist with bylines at Digital Trends, Ozy.com, Mobilesyrup, Driving.ca, and VentureBeat. He has appeared as a guest tech expert on international TV and radio programs, including BBC Radio, CTV News Channel, and CBC Radio.

These days, his focus is on all things audio/video, whether it's reviewing the latest wireless earbuds, or explaining tech terms like spatial audio and PHOLED in language anyone can understand.

When he's not writing, he enjoys motorcycles, scuba diving, skiing, and reading sci-fi.

He once met Douglas Adams.

Articles by: Simon Cohen

I tested the Sonos Arc Ultra and compared it to a top JBL Dolby Atmos soundbar – here’s the one I’d recommend you buy

By Simon Cohen published 22 November 25

The Sonos Arc Ultra and JBL Bar 1000 MK2 are two of the best – and priciest – soundbars you can buy. But which one is better?

A selection of Sonos products and AI in music apps, to suggest the crossover (and rivalry)

Why Sonos can't afford to lose the Music Intelligence race

By Simon Cohen published 8 November 25

Integrations like Alexa+ on Amazon Music could make the Sonos app obsolete – which means it might be too late for Sonos to fix its still-buggy app

I tested the JBL Bar 1000MK2 soundbar for two weeks, and it’s Dolby Atmos surround sound with a unique wireless twist

By Simon Cohen published 25 October 25

Recommended

The Bar 1000MK2 perfectly adapts to any TV room with powerful, immersive sound. It’s not for everyone, but if you appreciate its strengths, there’s no other soundbar like it.

The Questyle QCC Dongle Pro with a smartphone to denote size, on a light wooden table

Questyle's tiny wireless transmitter is the Bluetooth audio upgrade your phone so desperately needs

By Simon Cohen published 22 September 25

Recommended

With advanced codec support, this tiny plug-and-play device sends top-tier sound to your wireless headphones

Apple AirPods Pro 3 either worn by a man standing in front of a red-brick wall, or on a table with gray twine cover

As soon as I tried AirPods Pro 3, I knew I'd never reach for AirPods Pro 2 again

By Simon Cohen published 19 September 25

A new shape means a better fit, and that might be the biggest reason enough to switch

Sonos products and WiiM products grouped together, to try to work out whether it's time to switch

Is it time to ditch Sonos for WiiM? How the two multi-room ecosystems compare – and whether you should switch

By Simon Cohen published 15 September 25

Sonos’ software snafus have given WiiM a chance to win over customers with lower prices and better reliability… will you be one of them?

listerer using Dirac Live to EQ speakers

What is Dirac Live, and how do you get it?

By Simon Cohen published 3 September 25

Just upgraded your audio system, but still not happy with how it sounds? The problem might be your room, not your gear.

A Honda Goldwing touring motorbike, emphasising the sound system onboard, with a driver in a bike helmet

Unpopular opinion: the best stereo system I own is actually built into my motorbike

By Simon Cohen published 12 August 25

Harsh truth: even the best home hi-fi systems won't always put you in the sweet spot like a motorcycle does

A smartphone screen with a DAC in front of it, showing LDAC playing. The DAC is held in a hand, with headphones in the background

Tired of guessing how good music from your phone actually is? Meet the free Bluetooth Codec Changer app I can't live without

By Simon Cohen published 10 August 25

Homescreen Heroes: if you're tired of messing around in your phone's settings to know the audio quality you're streaming over Bluetooth, you need this app

Qualcomm aptX branding, shown on portable hi-fi equipment packaging and a phone screen beside Bowers & Wilkins headphones

AptX unpacked: your guide to using Qualcomm’s Bluetooth codecs (and the devices that support them)

By Simon Cohen published 21 July 25

Struggling to understand the difference between aptX, aptX HD, aptX LL, aptX Lossless and aptX Adaptive? That's why we're here

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