Becky is a former staff writer at What Hi-Fi? and is currently the audio editor at TechRadar. Prior to gaining her MA in Journalism in 2018, she freelanced as an arts critic alongside a 20-year career as a professional dancer and aerialist – any love of dance is of course tethered to a love of music. Becky has previously contributed to Stuff, FourFourTwo, This is Cabaret and The Stage. When not writing, she dances, spins in the air, drinks coffee, watches football or surfs in Cornwall with her other half.
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Only 1000 are being made, so if it's a limited edition otherworldly active wireless speaker you seek, indulge in closer inspection.

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Google is guilty of infringing Sonos’s patents, according to an initial ruling from a US International Trade Commission judge.

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As Awards time rumbles ever-closer, we take a look at some technologies of the past that looked for all the world like they might be contenders... right up until the moment they didn't.

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You now get a remote control, wider touchscreen viewing angles, updated gain algorithms and an upgraded path to Dolby Digital 4.0, 4.1 or 4.2-channel surround sound.

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Third iterations of Samsung's foldable Galaxy phones have finally been unveiled.

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Samsung's new AirPods rival boasts a lightweight design, active noise cancelling and five-hour battery life.

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The new iPhone 13 models are also slated to include a smaller display cutout and faster A13 chip.

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The popular music streaming giant didn't say when you might expect the feature, but it has promised updates "when they become available."

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Even if caring for your hearing doesn't tempt you, aptX support at this price may...

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Can an ad-free YouTube for €6.99 per month compete with the likes of Netflix?

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Want unlimited track skips? Prepared to pay 99c per month and put up with a few ads? Spotify is testing that.

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Cleer Roam NC: ANC and ambient sound mode, Cleer+ app support, aptX audio, customisable on-ear touch controls, IPX4 and a remarkably low asking fee.

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The Qi-certified wireless charging case is crafted from spacecraft-grade aluminium – from Bang & Olufsen we expect nothing less.

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In its letter to investors yesterday, Netflix confirmed that its gaming content will be included with users’ subscriptions.

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ANC, 30 hours of battery, transparency mode, a triple-mic configuration for calls, IP54 and in-app EQ tweaks. Crikey.

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Deals Save a huge $94 on AirPods Max right now, in all colorways, thanks to a new all-time low price drop at Best Buy...

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Having just hired a veteran of Facebook and Electronic Arts to lead the effort, the movie and TV-show streaming giant is reportedly hoping to add games streaming, sharpish.

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Apple offers its Lossless and Hi-Res Lossless streams for free, but there are no Apple-made products with which to enjoy them. So, what's next?

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Tips, specs and renders for Apple's new larger-screen iPad Mini are gaining momentum...

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Whiskey and hi-fi combine in a heady mix of Sonos, vinyl, and aged Jack Daniel's barrel staves, with the proceeds of the auction going to Sweet Relief Musicians Fund.

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Fancy owning an iconic valve amp using the original 1996 chassis unearthed from Audio Note's warehouse? Here's your chance.

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Now into its third month in the UK, the Korean firm has more to unveil

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Apple's latest invite-only beta software update for its HomePod is apparently causing issues such as overheating and even powering down.

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In the past two months, Spotify has launched in-app paid-for virtual concerts. Now, a fresh report states that the streaming giant is possibly getting into actual live events too.
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