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
My OLED TV is making me want a MicroLED screen now — here’s why
By James Archer published
OLED TVs look great, but when it comes to the remote risk of image burn-in, the cure is more annoying than the disease. Here’s why I’m hoping MicroLED will bring some relief.
Creative SXFI Carrier review
By James Archer published
The Creative SXFI Carrier is a powerful and versatile soundbar and subwoofer combo, though its Super X-FI headphone feature is a costly extra
Can’t find Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060? AMD’s Radeon RX 6600 series just leaked
By James Archer published
The AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT and Radeon RX 6600 specs just leaked, revealing the RAM and clock speeds of these upcoming budget graphics cards.
Should you buy used AirPods? Here’s what happened when I bought them
By James Archer published
Should you buy used AirPods? I got a pair of like-new AirPods Pro — here's what I found.
Sennheiser’s new earbuds cost as much as a MacBook Pro — seriously?
By James Archer published
The Sennheiser IE 900 spares no expense in pursuit of sound quality. But you should think very carefully about spending $1,300 on the new earbuds.
Nothing Ear 1 wireless earbuds are coming sooner than we thought
By James Archer published
The Nothing Ear 1 wireless earbuds, the first product from OnePlus founder Carl Pei's new startup, will arrive early this Summer.
Xbox Series X finally gets a fix for HDMI 2.1 connection bug — here’s how
By James Archer published
The Xbox Series X is getting a fix for its HDMI 2.1 connectivity problems, thanks to a new adapter.
MacBook Air 2021 colors just leaked — here's what to expect
By James Archer published
MacBook Air 2021 colors will include blue and green models, according to this latest leak.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 stock is coming — with a crypto mining limiter
By James Archer published
Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 stock may get a boost as the first graphics cards with Nvidia's Ethereum mining limiter, designed to making GPUs gaming-only, begin to arrive.
Cleer Enduro ANC review: The best cheap noise-cancelling headphones
By James Archer published
The Cleer Enduro ANC’s effective noise cancellation, superb battery life and deceptive affordability make it one of the best deals in headphones right now.
AirPods 3 clone tease sleek design for Apple's next earbuds
By James Archer published
A video of AirPods 3 clones could be our best view yet of what Apple’s upcoming earbuds will look like.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Ti could scare away cryptominers — but there's a catch
By James Archer published
Get lost cryptominers! Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Ti will be expensive and very limited.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate now includes free Spotify Premium — here’s how to claim it
By James Archer published
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate's May perks include four months' free access to Spotify Premium, but only for new users of the music streaming services.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 will let you color-match to the Galaxy Z Fold 3
By James Archer published
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 will reportedly come in four different colors, and will seemingly match those of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 folding phones.
Someone is already selling the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Ti for $3,500
By James Archer published
The Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Ti has been spotted in a U.A.E. store, with an eyewatering $3,500 price.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 Ti laptop graphics specs just leaked — what you need to know
By James Archer published
The Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 Ti laptop GPU had its specs leaked — here's what to expect from the entry-level graphics card.
Why the noise-cancelling Jabra Elite Active 75t is the best AirPods alternative
By James Archer published
The Jabra Elite Active 75t still the best AirPods alternative, even with newer wireless earbuds to rival it. Here's why.
Forget new Apple TV 4K — cheaper Chromecast with Google TV just got even better
By James Archer published
The Chromecast with Google TV just got a major software patch, adding new features, usability improvements and security updates to Google's streaming device.
Windows 10 finally getting full AirPods support in imminent update
By James Archer published
Windows 10 is adding support for the AAC Bluetooth codec, in a boost to the Apple AirPods range.
Bang & Olufsen’s new Beolab 28 speakers are $15,000 — what the heck do they do?
By James Archer published
Bang & Olufsen just revealed the Beolab 28, its "most advanced connected speaker" to date. But at nearly $15,000 for a pair, what does it have to offer?
Forget AirPods Pro — this rival has better battery life and three drivers in each bud
By James Archer published
The Lypertek PurePlay Z7 is a new pair of true wireless earbuds with a distinct triple-driver design — and hammers the AirPods Pro on battery life.
AirPods 3 release looking close as Apple cuts production on older earbuds
By James Archer published
A 2021 release date for the AirPods 3 seems ever more certain, as Apple is reportedly hoping the new wireless earbuds can turn around its falling headphones sales.
Why the Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones beat AirPods Max and Bose 700
By James Archer published
When it comes to the best noise-cancelling headphones, the Sony WH-1000XM4 is still the one to beat. Here's why it beats the Bose 700 and AirPods Max.
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