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The Sony LinkBuds (on left) and the new Sony LinkBuds S (on right).

Sony LinkBuds vs. Sony LinkBuds S — which one is right for you?

By Nick Pino published 19 May 22

Although they’re part of the same family, the Sony LinkBuds and the LinkBuds S offer totally different audio experiences. Here are the main differences.

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The best AirPods Max cases and covers 2022

By Kate Kozuch published 18 May 22

Here are the best AirPods Max cases and covers we’ve tested to keep your Apple headphones safe and looking their best.

Best smart speakers in 2022

By Kate Kozuch, Mike Prospero published 18 May 22

The best smart speakers put Alexa, Google Assistant and Siri in your home to answer questions, control smart home gadgets, play music and more.

A photo of a woman wearing the Sony LinkBuds S.

Sony LinkBuds S unveiled — and they make AirPods Pro look bulky

By Nick Pino published 18 May 22

Part of the Sony LinkBuds line, the new LinkBuds S are smaller and have built-in active noise cancellation when you need some peace and quiet.

Sony LinkBuds S review: This is more like it

By Kate Kozuch published 18 May 22

The Sony LinksBuds S are comfortable and capable wireless ANC earbuds, and the great transparency mode and intuitive controls make a convincing case for these $199 buds.

AirPods Pro 2 just tipped for 'biggest innovation' in years — and a price hike

By Nick Pino published 17 May 22

A new rumor suggests that the AirPods Pro 2 are coming this year and they could sport a never-seen-before lossless audio codec.

Klipsch Reference speaker system in lifestyle setting

Klipsch updates Reference speaker series to blow other tower designs away

By Lee Dunkley published 17 May 22

Klipsch Reference and Reference Premiere series offer a tweaked design and performance upgrades to deliver bigger and better sound.

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Best sport headphones in 2022 for active lifestyles

By Lee Dunkley published 16 May 22

Here are the best sport headphones available, based on our tests of several models from the most popular brands.

EarFun Air Pro SV review: Strong music sound, but weak ANC

By Alex Bracetti published 16 May 22

The EarFun Air Pro SV has an attractive 'stem' design and strong sound, but ANC performance and mediocre playtimes are nothing to rave about.

Audio Technica headphones being held in hand

Audio-Technica ATH-M20xBT review: Great sound for less

By Alex Bracetti published 16 May 22

At $79, the Audio-Technica ATH-M20xBT over-ear wireless headphones make some feature and comfort compromises, but they offer decent sound and long battery life to keep music playing for days on end.

What is Sonos? How the premium speakers work

By Kate Kozuch published 13 May 22

Sonos audio devices are known for multiroom music playback, smart assistants, and support for all the major streaming services. Here's your guide to Sonos speakers.

Google Pixel Buds Pro in four colors, in cases

Google Pixel Buds Pro could make me ditch AirPods Pro

By Lee Dunkley published 13 May 22

Google’s Pixel Buds Pro are set to offer a whole host of features and performance to rival the AirPods Pro, for $50 less. They could see me ditch the white for a more colorful design.

Sony WH-1000XM5 Black and ecru (off-white) color versions against a office window

Sony WH-1000XM5 review: Top sound and leading eco credentials

By Simon Lucas published 12 May 22

The Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones have arrived with better than ever performance in a more aerodynamic and eco-friendly design, but the launch price will be too high for some.

The best wireless headphones in 2022

By Lee Dunkley published 12 May 22

We tested the most popular Bluetooth headphones and wireless earbuds to find the best wireless headphones for you.

Sony WH-1000XM5 vs. WH-1000XM4: Which should you buy?

By Kate Kozuch published 12 May 22

The biggest differences between Sony WH-1000XM5 vs. WH-1000XM4 noise-cancelling headphones.

Sonos Roam gets set for summer with three new colors

By Kate Kozuch published 12 May 22

New Sonos Roam colors just dropped — you can now buy the portable speaker in earthy green, blue and orange hues.

Sennheiser Sport True Wireless vs. Beats Fit Pro by a swimming pool

Sennheiser Sport True Wireless vs. Beats Fit Pro: Which sports wireless earbuds are better?

By Alex Bracetti published 11 May 22

We’ve pitted the all-new Sennheiser Sport True Wireless against the versatile Beats Fit Pro to determine the better workout partner.

Sonos Roam in olive green in a domestic kitchen lifestyle setting

Sonos Roam leak shows off three new colors

By Lee Dunkley published 10 May 22

Nothing says summer like a tease for new color options for one of the best portable wireless speakers around.

All of the iPods, including iPod Classic, touch and shuffle

RIP iPod: Apple just pulled the plug on iPod touch

By Henry T. Casey published 10 May 22

Apple's announced that the last iPod is officially out of action — what you need to know (and how to still get one).

AirPods Max headphones in pink surround by cases

AirPods Max update tipped — what’s changing and when to expect it

By Sanjana Prakash published 10 May 22

A set of new colors of the AirPods Max could land this fall — probably at the same time as the AirPods Pro 2. Here's what we know so far.

Concept image of stemless AirPods Pro 2 earbuds and charging case

AirPods Pro 2 just tipped for fall release — and they could look like this

By Marc McLaren published 9 May 22

Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has doubled down on Apple releasing the AirPods Pro 2 this year, and a new set of concept images has teased what they could look like.

The Sennheiser Sport True Wireless wireless earbuds sitting atop of charging case

Sennheiser Sport True Wireless review: Sporty buds with Sennheiser sound

By Alex Bracetti published 9 May 22

The Sennheiser Sport True Wireless have the sound and feature set to outperform many of the market’s top sports buds, but not the elite.

a leaked marketing image of the Sonos Ray soundbar

Sonos Ray could be the killer budget soundbar I've been waiting for

By Roland Moore-Colyer published 9 May 22

Tipped to cost $249, the Sonos Ray could be an affordable soundbar worth listening to.

Soundbars are great but I found this device delivers even better TV audio

By Lee Dunkley published 7 May 22

I added a dedicated soundbar to improve the sound from my TV, but discovered that a Sonos App and speakers sound better.

Pro-Ject Primary E in walnut plinth on black background

One of the best budget turntables just got better — here's why

By Lee Dunkley published 6 May 22

Three low-cost turntables join Pro-Ject's Primary E series designed for vinyl fans looking to experience the format for the first time.

Google Pixel Buds A-Series on their case

Google Pixel Buds Pro could have some killer audio features — thanks to Android 13

By Roland Moore-Colyer published 6 May 22

Here's why the Google Pixel Buds Pro could be your next wireless earbuds.

The JLab JBuds Air Pro being held in hand aloft a brick background

JLab JBuds Air Pro review: Inexpensive sports buds with strong sound

By Alex Bracetti published 5 May 22

The JLab JBuds Air Pro are a bargain for fitness fanatics that want strong audio and battery life at a low price.

Sonos could launch a virtual assistant to take on Google and Amazon Alexa

By Roland Moore-Colyer published 5 May 22

Sonos is reportedly poised to launch its own virtual assistant as an alternative to Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant in its smart speakers.

A leaked shot of the Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones in black, on a yellow background

Sony WH-1000XM5 leak teases new design and upgrades

By Lee Dunkley published 5 May 22

Sony's highly-anticipated WH-1000XM5 headphones could offer better Google Assistant support in a bold new design.

Google Pixel Buds Pro just tipped to arrive 'soon' ahead of Google I/O 2022

By Philip Michaels published 4 May 22

A leaker thinks Google has new wireless earbuds in the works. We could find out as soon as next week's Google I/O conference if the Pixel Buds Pro are the real deal.

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