Latest articles by Lee Dunkley
I test headphones for a living and these are the wireless earbuds I'm most excited for in 2023
My favorite wireless earbuds from last year are about to be upstaged by two new models from Denon using the same sound tech for the ultimate personalized listening experience.
One of my favorite Spotify features is coming to Apple Music with iOS 17
Apple Music gets a boost with new free features expected to arrive on the lossless streaming service later this year.
This portable projector made my outdoor movie night — here's what happened
The XGIMI Halo+ portable projector turned out to be the ultimate home theater movie experience for my backyard.
The Sonos Era 300 speaker sounds great, but the flagship Five is better — here's why
I love the spatial audio capabilities of the new Sonos Era 300, but the flagship Five is still my favorite Sonos speaker.
AirPods Pro 2 are getting the Sony WH-1000XM5's best features with iOS 17
Conversation Awareness is a speak-to-chat technology coming to AirPods Pro 2 that automatically recognizes when you need to listen and engage with the world around you.
These noise-canceling headphones beat Sony's WH-1000XM5 — here's why
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless headphones deliver amazing battery life and great audio for less than Sony's signature cans.
Forget smartphones, this portable music player is an iPod on steroids
Smartphones aren't made with music in mind, and a dedicated player is a must-have if you care about audio quality.
Apple Adaptive Audio for AirPods — what it is and how it works
Everything we know about the enhanced audio features coming to AirPods later this year.
This hidden AirPods Pro 2 feature is a game-changer
Apple's AirPods are stacked with useful features to deliver a rich experience with every day activities, but the Announce Notifications feature is the most powerful I've discovered so far.
I test headphones and these $149 Sony noise-cancelers are really all you need
Sony's WH-CH720N wireless noise-canceling over-ear headphones deliver a big-brand experience at an attainable price, and have better battery life than many flagships.
5 wireless earbuds that beat the AirPods Pro 2 on sound
Apple's AirPods lead many categories, but sound quality isn’t one of them. Here are 5 wireless earbuds that make the grade for audiophiles.
I test headphones and these 5 wireless earbuds have the best battery life
These wireless earbuds have the best battery life so you can spend more time listening to your favorite music and less time on power top ups.
Samsung's latest Dolby Atmos soundbar package looks set to be a big Sonos rival
Samsung unveils 7.1.2 Dolby Atmos soundbar with room tuning to compete with Sonos Arc.
I just tried Beats earbuds for the first time — here's what happened
I've tested dozens of wireless earbuds over the years, but the Beats Studio Buds+ are my first proper encounter with the brand. Here's what I think.
Technics' flagship noise-cancelling earbuds beat AirPods on all-day comfort
I've been wearing the EAH-AZ80 noise-cancelling earbuds all day for working from home, here's what happened.
Amazon unveils cheapest Alexa-enabled Echo Buds yet at just $49
Amazon's newly designed Echo Buds are the pocket-friendly way to take Alexa with you anywhere you go.
Apple hasn't announced them yet, but Beats Studio Buds+ are already showing up in stores
There's nothing official from Apple yet, but new transparent Beats Studio Buds+ noise-cancellers have been spotted in-store at Best Buy.
I test headphones for a living and these 5 underrated noise-cancellers are worth considering
These headphones may not rank top for noise cancellation, but they all sound great and many cost less than Bose and Sony flagship ANC models.
Nothing Ear (2) review: The AirPods Pro 2 have a new rival
The Nothing Ear (2) shake up the ANC earbuds market. They beat the AirPods Pro 2 on price and get close on features, but how about performance?
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless review: Incredible 60-hour battery life with ANC
Great sound and industry-leading battery life make this a strong contender that deserves to be on anyone's ANC headphone shortlist.
6 best Apple Music tracks to try spatial audio on speakers and headphones
Still not convinced by spatial audio? Here's my pick of the best Apple Music tracks to show off the audio format's potential.
This 3D spatial audio experience made me feel like I was being buried alive
From horrific audio experiences designed to stimulate the mind to soundscapes aimed at aiding a sense of relaxation and wellbeing, this spatial audio app delivers both thrills and chills.
Beats Studio Pro headphones with huge spatial audio upgrades tipped by Apple
Beats Studio Pro headphones could be on the way with stronger noise cancelling and a raft of audio upgrades.
