Articles by 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

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

By Carrie Marshall published 12 September 24

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

By Carrie Marshall published 11 September 24

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 11 September 24

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

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

By Carrie Marshall published 10 September 24

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 10 September 24

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 10 September 24

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 9 September 24

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

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

By Carrie Marshall published 9 September 24

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 9 September 24

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 9 September 24

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 8 September 24

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

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 6 September 24

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

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

By Carrie Marshall published 6 September 24

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

Technics' 'breathtaking' new turntable is a brass act

By Carrie Marshall published 6 September 24

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 6 September 24

Small, stylish and cheaper than the competition.

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

By Carrie Marshall published 5 September 24

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 5 September 24

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