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

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.

An Apple AirPod Pro with an illustration of sound coming in one end, and being cancelled

A huge AirPods Pro 2 update is rolling out now, ahead of iOS 18 – including head gestures

By Carrie Marshall published

Apple's firmware update for the AirPods Pro 2 has been released in advance of next week's iOS 18 update.

Apple AirPods Max

Apple's AirPods Max update was laughable, as is the price

By Carrie Marshall published

It's incredible. It's beautiful. It's magical. It's the same price for four-year-old tech…

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

AirPods as hearing aids will be great, but there's one big problem Apple didn't talk about

By Carrie Marshall published

Turning AirPods into hearing aids is a top idea, but the hardware isn't quite there just yet…

Samsung the Terrace TV for Full Sun, on blue background

Here comes the sun: Samsung's new The Terrace TVs are great, outdoors

By Carrie Marshall published

Samsung's new Terrace TVs include large full and partial sun models for permanent outdoor installation.

AirPods Max in green, shown from above, looking past the mesh headband to the earcups

AirPods Max 2: the rumors, possible release date and what we want to see

By Carrie Marshall last updated

Updated The big Apple event is now over… and the rumored AirPods Max 2 did not arrive

AirPods Max colors

Return of the Max: Apple's AirPods Max 2 tipped for surprise launch today, with USB-C and better ANC

By Carrie Marshall published

Surprise! AirPods Max will be updated at the big Apple event after all, according to a last-minute leak.

New Sonos app home screen shown on an iPhone, held in a person's hand

Sonos Ace reportedly aren't selling and the TV set-top box is delayed once again – has Sonos lost its shine?

By Carrie Marshall published

A new report says that sales of the Sonos Ace have been disastrous and the TV set-top box has been delayed. Again.

Ultimate Ears Miniroll held in a woman's hands

Ultimate Ears' new Bluetooth speaker is super-tiny, super-light, and has an adorable name

By Carrie Marshall published

Ultimate Ears' new ultra-portable Bluetooth speaker is lightweight, long lasting and Auracast-compatible.

Roberts Rambler MAX DAB/FM radio with built-in streaming

Roberts' trio of new Rambler DAB radios are brand new retro and I want one

By Carrie Marshall published

If you like retro looks with cutting-edge digital radio tech, Roberts have just the radios for you.

Hisense A85N OLED TV

Hisense's new OLED TV is a cheaper alternative to the LG C4 but uses the same panel - and it could be coming to you soon

By Carrie Marshall last updated

The new Hisense A85N has the same panel as the LG C4, but it's much more affordable

Beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300 headphones

IFA: meet Beyerdynamic's seriously impressive earbuds and flagship headphones

By Carrie Marshall published

Can't choose between in-ear and over-ears? Why not buy both?

Technics SL1300G

Technics' 'breathtaking' new turntable is a brass act

By Carrie Marshall published

That brass-topped platter is too pretty to bury beneath plain black vinyl… or a dust-cover.

Xgimi Mogo 3 Pro outdoors with a sign saying Home Theater Week

The Xgimi MoGo 3 Pro is like a Samsung Freestyle projector for much cheaper

By Carrie Marshall published

Small, stylish and cheaper than the competition.

JLab Epic Sport ANC 3 worn by a cyclist

JLab unveils three sets of sports earbuds at IFA, boasting big sound and low prices

By Carrie Marshall published

JLab unveils Epic Sport ANC 3 alongside new open-ears for fitness fans.

Q Acoustics E300A on a ceiling, with TR's Home Theater Week badge

Q Acoustics' Alexa-powered hi-fi amp will go right over your head

By Carrie Marshall published

Q Acoustics' new E300A smart home amplifier is designed to hide above your head, alongside in-ceiling speakers.

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