Latest articles by James Archer
Why the noise-cancelling Jabra Elite Active 75t is the best AirPods alternative
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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.
AMD Radeon RX 6000 graphics cards just got a big boost
The AMD Radeon RX 6000 series just got an unexpected efficiency boost that could make most Big Navi GPUs run cooler and quieter.
How to play Hi-Res music on iPhone
Apple iPhones can't play lossless music by default, but here we'll show you how to play Hi-Res music on iPhone using some special apps and hardware.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro just got a big upgrade AirPods Pro can’t match
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro just made its touch controls even better, adding volume control gestures last seen on the Galaxy Buds Live.
Faulty Xbox Series X chips may be reborn for pre-built PCs
AMD might be reworking the Xbox Series X chip into a desktop CPU for pre-built PCs.
Google Assistant could say goodbye to 'Hey Google' for short commands — here’s how
It looks like Google Assistant will let you give certain commands without a "Hey Google" wake phrase, judging by a mysterious "Guacamole" update to the Android 11 beta.
Jabra Elite Active 75t vs. Sony WF-1000XM3: Which wireless earbuds win?
Which is the better pair of wireless ANC earbuds: the Jabra Elite Active 75t or the Sony WF-1000XM3? That's what this face-off will find out.
The Windows 10 taskbar just got a big upgrade
The Windows 10 taskbar is learning some new tricks, as Microsoft has started rolling out its personalized News and Interests widget.
Sony WH-1000XM4 is getting a new all-white model — but you’ll need to buy it fast
The Sony WH-1000XM4 is getting a new Silent White edition, but this pearly pair of noise-cancelling headphones will only be available for a few months.
AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT just smashed an Nvidia speed record
The AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT has been overclocked to the highest clock speed ever recorded on a GPU, beating Nvidia's previous record.
6 things we didn’t see at the Apple event — AirPods 3, iPad mini 6 and more
From the AirPods 3 to the Apple M1X chip and MacBook Pro 14-inch, these are the most anticipated devices that weren't revealed at the Apple Spring event.
Forget AirPods 3 — Bowers & Wilkins just revealed two new pairs of noise-cancelling earbuds
Bowers & Wilkins has announced two premium pairs of true wireless earbuds, the PI7 and PI5 — watch out, Sony WF-1000XM3.
Apple Spring Loaded event live stream: How to watch the Apple event
Apple's April 20 event is set to reveal major new products, including the new iPad Pro 2021. Here's how to watch the Apple Spring Loaded event from anywhere in the world.
Xbox Series X games could soon get an overdue audio upgrade — here’s how
The Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S are getting audio pass-through support, for better sound output with soundbars and speakers.
Android 12 leak just revealed a smart storage-saving upgrade
An Android 12 beta leaks has revealed a new app hibernation that could save storage space by deleting files from your least-used apps.
You can now get Google Pixel’s music recognition feature on other Android phones — here’s how
Now Playing, a music recognition feature exclusive to Google Pixel phones, has been ported to other Android devices through a free and open-source mod.
JLab JBuds Frames review: A disappointing alternative to smart glasses
The JLab JBuds Frames can add speakers and a mic to any pair of glasses, but with poor sound it’s a better concept than it is a real product.
