Articles by: 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

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 1 October 22

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 9 September 22

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 14 September 22

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

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

By Carrie Marshall last updated 9 September 22

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 6 September 22

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

9 iPhone 14 rumors that probably won't come true

By Carrie Marshall last updated 6 September 22

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

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

By Carrie Marshall published 3 September 22

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 24 August 22

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 23 August 22

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 3 February 23

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 15 August 22

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 2 August 22

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 1 August 22

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