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
New Sonos and Ikea Wi-Fi speakers are coming — what you need to know
By James Archer published
Sonos and Ikea have seemingly teamed up for another set of furniture-shaped Symfonisk speakers, including one you could hang on your wall.
Sony WF-1000XM4 earbuds could launch this year — here’s proof
By James Archer published
The Sony WF-1000XM4 may have passed through the FCC, with filings pointing towards a showdown with AirPods 3 later in 2021.
New LG soundbars get special features when used with LG OLED TVs
By James Archer published
LG has revealed fresh details on its 2021 soundbar range, including some special features only available when connected to LG's newest TVs.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro Adidas special edition is eco-friendly — and so old school
By James Archer published
New Adidas-themed Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro special edition comes with a snapback-shaped charging case — but it's only releasing in South Korea.
Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ could launch alongside Surface Laptop 4
By James Archer published
Details of the Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ have emerged, hinting at a similar design to the Surface Headphones 2 — but without Bluetooth connectivity.
Apple AirPods 3 — how the HomePod’s fall could help the new earbuds rise
By James Archer published
The Apple HomePod is discontinued, but the reasons for its failure could help steer Apple towards making the AirPods 3 even better.
Forget the HomePod — Huawei just launched a more affordable wireless speaker
By James Archer published
The Huawei Sound wireless speaker launched with Hi-Res Audio support, NFC pairing and a 360-degree speaker design.
Bang & Olufsen’s Xbox Series X headset costs as much as the console
By James Archer published
In collaboration with Microsoft, Bang & Olufsen has revealed the Beoplay Portal: a premium gaming headset for the Xbox Series X and other Xbox consoles.
Naim’s wooden wireless speaker could class up your home — if you can afford it
By James Archer published
The Naim Mu-so Light Wood adds a stunning, sustainable wooden finish to the Mu-so 2nd Generation wireless speaker.
Google Pixel Buds A leak teases cheaper wireless earbuds to fight AirPods 3
By James Archer published
A new leak has detailed the Google Pixel Buds A, which could launch with a budget price and two color options
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 just leaked — and could be cheaper than AirPods 3
By James Archer published
Samsung's next pair of wireless earbuds could be the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2, according to references in its mobile app.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Ti suffers another setback — and it’s the RTX 3090’s fault
By James Archer published
It looks like Nvidia is plundering parts from the rumored GeForce RTX 3080 Ti GPU to use in the RTX 3090 instead.
LG SK1 review: A low-price, highly compact soundbar
By James Archer published
There are better-sounding soundbars, but the LG SK1 is compact, easy to use and incredibly affordable, making it a good fit for smaller TVs.
Creative Stage V2 review: A shockingly good cheap soundbar
By James Archer published
The Creative Stage V2 makes big promises on a small budget, and delivers. This soundbar/subwoofer combo is a fantastic pick for upgrading your home theater on the cheap.
Xbox Wireless Headset updated — official Xbox Series X headset just got a mic fix
By James Archer published
The Xbox Wireless Headset is getting better for voice chat, as Microsoft unveils a patch to boost mic monitoring.
Panasonic reveals super-slim soundbar to take on the Sonos Beam
By James Archer published
Panasonic has revealed the SC-HTB490 soundbar, a slimline TV speaker complete with a space-saving subwoofer.
Sonos just got a killer Hi-Res Audio upgrade — including for the Sonos Roam
By James Archer published
Sonos speakers finally have a Hi-Res Audio streaming service, with Qobuz delivering 24-bit music
Nvidia GeForce RTX 30-series graphics cards are coming to — wait for it — GameStop
By James Archer published
GameStop is branching out into PC gaming hardware, starting with the in-demand Nvidia GeForce RTX 30-series.
Google Pixel Buds 3 launch coming soon — and it’s getting this big upgrade
By James Archer published
It looks like the Google Pixel Buds 3 has gone for FCC certification, with documents hinting at better Bluetooth and a 2021 release.
Forget AirPods Pro — these stunning wireless earbuds have double the battery life
By James Archer published
The Master & Dynamic MW08 true wireless earbuds are coming this month, with a luxe metal-and-ceramic design and upgraded active noise cancellation.
This AirPods Pro rival offers noise cancellation — for nearly $200 less
By James Archer published
The AirPods Pro just got a new cut-price rival, as the Edifier TWS NBQ launches with active noise cancellation for nearly $200 less than Apple's earbuds.
Sony speakers with 360 Reality Audio coming to challenge Dolby Atmos
By James Archer published
The Sony SRS-RA3000 and SRS-RA5000 are the first speakers to support 360 Reality Audio and they're coming next week.
How to download FL Studio (Fruity Loops)
By Hakeem Bryan, James Archer published
Work with music? Then you'll want to download FL Studio onto your devices