Tag: audio
I tested these $5 wired earbuds and they sounded better than expected – but I still wouldn’t recommend them
It was just a typical Wednesday. I logged onto my work laptop, threw on my headphones and got typing about the flashy new tech I’d been testing. Everything was going great. That was until I received a message from our Audio Editor Becky, asking if I’d like to try some…
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Do I really need a webcam? Yes, yes I do – here are 3 reasons why
In all my years of life, the thought of adding a webcam to my computer hadn’t once occurred to me. I’ve always just stuck with my built-in laptop camera and hoped for the best, and in fairness, that’s usually done an OK job for video calls. But recently I reviewed…
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iOS 26 reveals a new real-time translation gesture for AirPods 4 and Pro 2, and it could make your French phrase book a thing of the past
Image in iOS 26 shows what looks like real-time translation Will require an Apple Intelligence-compatible device Could be iPhone 17 only, and possibly 16 Pro/Max The latest developer beta of iOS 26 has apparently revealed a major unannounced upgrade for AirPods 4 and AirPods Pro 2: real world, real time…
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The Marshall Kilburn III is my favorite Bluetooth speaker of 2025 – here are 3 reasons why I’d buy it today
During my time at TechRadar I’ve been lucky enough to review some of the best Bluetooth speakers around, but I hadn’t seen many that had truly blown me away in 2025… that was until I tested the Marshall Kilburn III. This thing is an absolute machine, boasting great features, impeccable…
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Polk Audio wants to power up your patio or pool with its updated Atrium speakers
Four Polk speaker models, all with improved audio and weatherproofing Easier to install, even in hard-to-reach spaces From $225 per pair Polk Audio has updated its Atrium series of outdoor speakers, which start at a very affordable $225 (so around £169 or AU$345, give or take). Polk has been making…
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iOS 26 could give your AirPods charging case a helpful lighting system boost – here’s how
iOS 26 is changing the lighting on AirPods cases The new colors are green, yellow, and orange It’s not clear exactly how these new lights will work We got the grand reveal of iOS 26 back in June, and it’s currently in public beta testing, but Apple continues to add…
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