James Archer
James is currently Hardware Editor at Rock Paper Shotgun, but before that was Audio Editor at Tom’s Guide, where he covered headphones, speakers, soundbars and anything else that intentionally makes noise. A PC enthusiast, he also wrote computing and gaming news for TG, usually relating to how hard it is to find graphics card stock.
Latest articles by James Archer
Hungary vs France live stream — how to watch Euro 2020 Group F game for free
By James Archer, Marc McLaren published
Hungary vs France gives the Euro 2020 favorites another chance to shine. Here's to watch the Group F game for free, wherever you are.
Netherlands vs Austria live stream — how to watch Euro 2020 Group C game for free
By James Archer, Marc McLaren published
Netherlands vs Austria is a vital game in Euro 2020 Group C — here's to watch it for free, wherever you are.
AirPods Pro 2 fitness tracking features teased by Apple exec
By James Archer published
The latest hint that the AirPods Pro 2 could get built-in fitness tracking has come from within Apple itself.
Italy vs Switzerland live stream — how to watch Euro 2020 Group A game for free
By James Archer, Marc McLaren published
Italy vs Switzerland sees the Euro 2020 Group A favorites take on a tricky Swiss side. Here's how to watch it for free, from anywhere in the world.
Turkey vs Wales live stream — how to watch Euro 2020 Group A game for free
By James Archer, Marc McLaren published
Turkey vs Wales kicks off the second round of Euro 2020 Group A games. Here's how to watch it all.
How to set up the Amazon Echo
By James Archer published
Here's how to set up the Amazon Echo for voice commands, location features and music streaming.
Finland vs Russia live stream — how to watch Euro 2020 Group B game for free
By James Archer, Marc McLaren published
Finland vs Russia is the thirteenth Euro 2020 game — and we've got all you need to know to watch it, wherever you are.
How to reset Echo Dot
By James Archer published
Performing a factory reset on Amazon Echo Dot speakers is quick and easy. Here’s how to reset Echo Dot devices, from the original model to the newest.
How Beats Studio Buds could make the AirPods 3 better
By James Archer published
The Beats Studio Buds makes big changes to the Beats/Apple earbuds formula. Here's how a similar approach could improve the AirPods 3.
Beats Studio Buds possibly revealed in new ‘official’ renders
By James Archer published
'Official' renders of the Beats Studio Buds have apparently leaked, ahead of a rumored reveal announcement.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Ti shows mining limiters can’t beat GPU stock shortages
By James Archer published
The Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Ti and GeForce RTX 3070 Ti are here, but it will take more than new models and mining limiters to get a handle on GPU stock shortages.
iOS 15's new 'Spatialize Stereo' feature adds 3D sound to any content
By James Archer published
The iOS 15 and macOS Monterey betas have revealed a new way to add 3D sound to audio and video, even if they're weren't mastered for it.
Beats Studio Buds design revealed in regulatory photos
By James Archer published
See how the Beats Studio Buds literally measures up, in new photos of Apple's unannounced earbuds.
Apple AirPods get new Find My and spatial audio features — what you need to know
By James Archer published
The Apple AirPods, AirPods Pro and AirPods Max are all getting various upgrades and new features, WWDC 2021 revealed.
Apple Music spatial audio event teased to follow WWDC 2021 keynote
By James Archer published
A special event for Apple Music’s spatial audio update could take place immediately after today’s WWDC 2021 keynote.
Memorial Day 2021: The best outdoor speakers for your party
By James Archer published
Memorial Day 2021 is imminent, so make sure your party stays entertained with one of our best outdoor speaker picks.
Sony WF-1000XM4 leak reveals killer battery life and noise cancellation
By James Archer published
A new leak has revealed the price, features and battery life of the Sony WF-1000XM4 and given us a closer look at the earbuds' redesign.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 leaks reveal design and tease noise cancellation
By James Archer published
Multiple Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 leaks have given us glimpses into the wireless earbuds' design and potential features, including active noise cancellation.
LA Leaker: LeBron James just showed off Beats Studio Buds
By James Archer published
LeBron James seemingly leaked the Beats Studio Buds, posting himself wearing Apple's unannounced wireless earbuds on Instagram.
AirPods X — rumors and everything else we know
By Henry T. Casey, James Archer published
AirPods X might change the meaning of the AirPods brand as we know it.
Apple Beats Studio Buds photos leak — here’s your first look
By James Archer published
The Beats Studio Pro design has leaked again, with new photos showing part of the wireless earbuds' design.
Florida governor DeSantis signs Stop Social Media Censorship Act — will it work?
By James Archer published
The Stop Social Media Censorship Act is now official Florida law. What does this mean for tech companies, and is the bill actually enforceable?
Patent filing shows what Sonos earbuds and headphones might look like
By James Archer published
A patent filing may have just unveiled the Sonos earbuds, an angular set of true wireless buds with a space-saving charging case.
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