Carrie Marshall

Carrie Marshall

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Writer, broadcaster, musician and kitchen gadget obsessive Carrie Marshall has been writing about tech since 1998, contributing sage advice and odd opinions to all kinds of magazines and websites as well as writing more than a dozen books. Her memoir, Carrie Kills A Man, is on sale now and her next book, about pop music, is out in 2025. She is the singer in Glaswegian rock band Unquiet Mind.

Articles by: Carrie Marshall

Edifier Stax Spirit S10 true wireless earbuds with ANC

Edifier's awesome planar headphones tech is coming to noise-cancelling earbuds, and these could be special

By Carrie Marshall published

Planar magnetic drivers + ANC could be a match made in headphone heaven.

Audeze CRBN2 electrostatic headphones

Audeze's new electrostatic headphones will SLAM you with 'unparalleled' clarity and bass

By Carrie Marshall published

Audeze's high-end headphones promise to deliver a whole new level of immersive audio.

Ruark R610 and speakers in dark wood on a wooden shelf in a minimalist room

This retro music streamer and speakers combo is a stylish modern version of a classic hi-fi look

By Carrie Marshall published

Ruark's new speakers and all-in-one system combine 70s style with today's best audio tech

Pro-Ject T1 EVO from an angle, showing a focus on the glass platter

Pro-Ject's affordable new T1 EVO turntables are ideal to get serious about vinyl without breaking the bank

By Carrie Marshall published

These new Pro-Ject turntables deliver an impressive spec for an affordable price.

Google TV update september 2024

Google TV gets a big free update with cool new AI and smart home skills

By Carrie Marshall published

Google TV gets some fun AI features, improved navigation and a brand new set of smart home helpers.

sonos logo on a black device

Screaming, yelling, and 30,000 complaint emails: a report lays bare what went wrong at Sonos

By Carrie Marshall published

"Iceberg? What iceberg?"

Two phones side by side with the Netflix and Prime Video apps displayed

Netflix vs Amazon's Prime Video: which streaming service is winning in 2024?

By Carrie Marshall last updated

Which is better, Netflix or Amazon's Prime Video? It partly depends on your needs.

A man watches TV using a Bose Smart Soundbar and the Bose Ultra Open earbuds as his rear channel speakers

Bose Ultra Open Earbuds can work as rear speakers for its new Smart Soundbar

By Carrie Marshall published

Bose's new Smart Soundbar has a really smart solution for surround sound using your Bose Ultra Open Earbuds.

sonos arc

More Sonos Arc Ultra soundbar info possibly just leaked, this time on Amazon

By Carrie Marshall published

The much-rumored Sonos Arc Ultra appears to leak again, although we have a few doubts this time around.

Sony WF-1000XM5 and WH-1000XM5 in smoky pink

Sony's best headphones and earbuds now come in a very fetching pink

By Carrie Marshall published

Sony's best buds and over-ears are now thinking pink

Apple TV 4K (2022)

Your Apple Watch is now a very handy remote for Apple TV 4K, thanks to watchOS 11

By Carrie Marshall published

Your Apple TV and Apple Watch work together better than ever once you upgrade to the latest OSes

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 in Peony

That Pixel Buds Pro feature that just vanished? It's not coming back

By Carrie Marshall published

Google has changed the way notifications work on the Pixel Buds Pro.

Audio-Technica's ATH-CKS30TW+ earbuds on black background

Never mind the AirPods 4: Audio-Technica's new ANC earbuds are just $99

By Carrie Marshall published

ANC, transparency and multipoint pairing for under a hundred bucks? Say hello to Audio-Technica's ATH-CKS30TW+ earbuds.

sonos arc in front of a TV on a wooden surface

Sonos Arc Ultra soundbar price and images supposedly leak yet again – but this price is lower, mercifully

By Carrie Marshall published

New leaks suggest price tags and new pics for the Sonos Arc Ultra and the Sonos Sub 4.

Ring and Nest Doorbell in front of a blue and orange background

Ring vs Google Nest: which smart security brand is right for your home?

By Carrie Marshall last updated

We look at Ring and Google Nest to compare their home security and video doorbells, but who comes out on top?

sonos arc

Sonos Arc Ultra soundbar gets a claimed leaked price, and more hints of next-gen speaker tech inside

By Carrie Marshall published

The Sonos Arc Ultra won't be cheap according to this leak, but it might be worth it.

Sony LinkBuds on white table

Sony's next version of its weird and wonderful Linkbuds headphones seem to be coming soon

By Carrie Marshall published

Sony's weirdest earbuds are coming back and reports say they're getting a serious audio upgrade

the apple airpods 3rd generation next to an iphone 13 mini

How to check if your AirPods are updated ready for iOS 18's new features

By Carrie Marshall published

Apple's AirPods updates work a little differently to iPhone ones. Here's how to check if your update has been installed – and what to do if it's stalled

Apple AirPods Pro 2 suspended above a hand, on black background

6 new features coming to your AirPods Pro 2 in iOS 18 today

By Carrie Marshall published

Who needs AirPods Pro 3 when iOS 18 adds all of these extra new features?

Want to get into vinyl? 3 great beginner turntable systems to get you started

By Carrie Marshall published

Three brilliant starter turntables to suit every budget

YouTube TV paused with new ad formats

Youtube's pesky new pause screen ads are its latest attempt to push you to Premium

By Carrie Marshall published

YouTube has started rolling out new ads that run when you pause videos on your TV – but at least they're only static ones, for now.

Sonos Arc og Sonos Sub i en hyggelig stue

This new Sonos TV streamer rumor says you should expect an unexpected OS

By Carrie Marshall published

Sonos has reportedly found a way to make its still-unannounced streamer more attractive to the major streaming platforms.

Golden Concept Crown Sport for Apple Watch Series 10

This Apple Watch Series 10 case costs more than an Ultra – and makes it look like a luxury chronograph

By Carrie Marshall published

Want your new Apple Watch to look more like a luxury mechanical timepiece? Golden Concept is on the case.

AirPods 4

AirPods 4 have a secret button and something special for Vision Pro users too

By Carrie Marshall published

Apple's cheap new AirPods have a special button and an AirPods Pro 2 feature, meaning they vastly outperform the $549 'new' AirPods Max.

YouTube Music

YouTube Music's AI radio officially gets a name: here's what you can "Ask Music" to do

By Carrie Marshall published

The AI-powered music feature finally has a title – and is available to more people.

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