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
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
AMD Radeon RX 6700 specs just leaked — Nvidia RTX 3060 rival revealed
By James Archer published
The AMD Radeon RX 6700 has leaked, revealing the mid-range GPU will use GDDR6 memory and target 1440p gaming.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro tested as a hearing aid — here are the results
By James Archer published
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro and its Ambient Sound mode could be a less effective but much cheaper alternative to hearing aids.
Can’t find Nvidia RTX 3080? Intel could reveal Xe HPG graphics this month
By James Archer published
The Intel Xe HPG, Intel's first gaming graphics card, has been teased in a scavenger hunt that begins on March 26.
This ‘zero-lag’ soundbar could be the perfect PS5 companion
By James Archer published
Along with Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res Audio support, Bluesound's Pulse Soundbar Plus can cut down lag in console gaming.
Forget the Nest Hub 2 — we want this Apple HomePod TV
By James Archer published
This Apple smart display concept shows what a combination of the HomePod and Apple TV could look like.
Cleer Crescent review: Stunning 3D soundbar meets smart speaker
By James Archer published
The Cleer Crescent is a pricey but versatile smart speaker-soundbar combo that puts sound quality at the forefront.
Sony’s new 5.1 soundbar can connect wirelessly to Bravia TVs
By James Archer published
Sony has revealed the HT-S40R, a new 5.1 soundbar system with wireless connectivity throughout — including cable-free connections to certain Bravia TVs.
AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT stock disaster — it’s already selling for over $1,000
By James Archer published
In a bad sign for its imminent launch, the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT is already in the hands of scalpers charging huge premiums for the GPU.
Sennheiser IE 300 review
By James Archer published
The Sennheiser IE 300’s excellent sound quality will be enough to please audiophiles. But for the same price or less, you could get a full-featured pair of noise-cancelling earbuds.
Microsoft Surface Duo 2 leaked — and it could fix the biggest problem
By James Archer published
The Microsoft Surface Duo 2 is reportedly in development and will focus on fixing the original's performance and stability issues.
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