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Sure, noise-cancelling headphones are great for work but they saved my sleep (and sanity) and several vacations too – here’s how
By Dave Meikleham published
The Apple AirPods Max’s noise-cancelling chops helped save my ultimate bucket list holiday in Hawaii.

Spotify’s press conference with Lady Gaga shows that music streaming services really do think about the fans after all
By Rowan Davies published
Lady Gaga's Spotify press conference marked the streamer's first major fan press event – and I need to see more of these in the future from the likes of Apple Music and Tidal too.

The best budget wireless earbuds 2025
By Becky Scarrott last updated
Updated The best budget wireless earbuds you can buy today, with options from Sony, Nothing, EarFun, JLab and more.

The best MP3 player for 2025
By Becky Scarrott last updated
Updated Looking for the best portable hi-res music player? Here's our pick of digital audio players from Astell & Kern, Sony and more.

The best noise-cancelling earbuds 2025
By Becky Scarrott last updated
Updated These best noise-cancelling earbuds block out the world without the bulk of over-ear headphones.

I tested these entry-level wired earbuds and they're near-perfect
By James Grimshaw published
The FiiO FP3 budget planar driver-equipped wired earbuds feature hitherto unbelievable width and detail

Victrola adding Bluetooth and Roon to its Sonos-only turntables is the hi-fi equivalent of ‘I think we should see other people’
By Becky Scarrott published
Victrola has expanded the wireless streaming capabilities for its Stream Carbon, Pearl, Onyx and Sapphire decks to go beyond Sonos.

The Spotify bug that shows ads to Premium subscribers has finally been fixed - for now at least
By Rowan Davies published
Spotify has finally cracked down on its four-week bug that shows Premium subscribers ads in between songs.

Apple Music gets the royal treatment with special King Charles show – and the playlist has some real jewels
By Rowan Davies published
Apple Music has enlisted the expertise of an unexpected guest for a special radio broadcast. Here's what you can expect from King Charles III's Apple Music radio show
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