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Our audio coverage stretches from cheap earbuds to throw in your bag, up to hi-res DACs that can add extra dimensions of sound to your favorite music. The world of audio has changed a lot with the rise of higher-quality wireless and digital sound – streaming services offer better-than-CD quality, and you can beam it to speakers all over the house over Wi-Fi or next-gen Bluetooth options.
That’s unlocked a world of new devices where hi-fi meets modern conveniences, and we’re always looking to find the best new ideas in the audio world.
Our audio experts love products from the top to the bottom of the budget range – we love a cheap Bluetooth speaker that sounds great at the beach just as much as we love expensive wired headphones driven from a beautiful valve amplifier.
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The best wireless earbuds for all budgets, all tested by our reviewers
Our reviewers spent over 600 hours testing these earbuds, so here’s my verdict on the best wireless earbuds for iPhone, Android or anything else.
Deezer reports nearly half of new music uploads are AI-generated
Deezer will no longer store hi-res versions of AI-generated songs in its continued fight against AI slop.
StoryCorps and Prego made this gadget to rescue your dinner conversations
StoryCorps and Prego partnered on a limited-run Connection Keeper to help you record family dinners and leave those phones behind.
Some of the best running headphones just dropped back to a record-low price — an ideal buy for marathon season
Amazon slashes the price of the Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 down to a record-low price of £135.
New research suggests AirPods with cameras can't happen — unless Apple makes a few major changes
Researchers have squirrelled a tiny camera module into earbuds that allows your listening gear to see what you see — but don't get excited about AirPods with cameras just yet.
The best headphones you can buy today, all tested by our experts
Updated Here’s our pick of the best headphones you can buy today with top cans to suit your style and your budget.
Activo Scoop review: cheap IEMs that don't skimp on quality
Astell & Kern's budget-brand, Activo, is back again — here's what I thought of it's new pebble-like in-ear monitors.
Shokz OpenFit Pro review: a great-sounding contender for the open earbuds crown
As sports-specific open earbuds go, the Shokz OpenFit Pro are as good as it gets and their feature set means you'll nearly ditch anything else...
