Carrie Marshall

Carrie Marshall

Contributor

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

A middle school softball team's players and coach cheer in Win or Lose

I wish Disney was as brave as its princesses after learning it cut a trans story from the new Pixar show Win or Lose

By Carrie Marshall published

Disney's pride doesn't seem to extend to its actual programming.

Sonos

Sonos had a terrible '24. Here's how it hopes to bring you a happier new year

By Carrie Marshall published

There's no easy way to say it: 2024 was not a glowing year for Sonos – but the roadmap for 2025 looks brighter.

OneOdio Studio Max 1 headphones

These DJ and musician headphones last longer than a Taylor Swift ballad

By Carrie Marshall published

DJ or recording artist? Take a little look at the OneOdio Studio Max 1.

Still image from the white lotus season 3 trailer

The White Lotus season 3 trailer has me hooked already and reveals the Max show will return in February 2025

By Carrie Marshall published

The White Lotus season 3 trailer sees Natasha Rothwell return to a new group of guests in Thailand.

Juliette Nichols wearing a spacesuit and walking across an arid plain in Silo season 2

Silo scores a two-season renewal for the hit Apple TV Plus show and I can’t wait to dig up more mysteries

By Carrie Marshall published

Tim Cook confirms that Silo is returning to Apple TV Plus for two more seasons, with season 4 set to be the sci-fi show's finale.

HDMI 2.1 cable

Next-gen TV tech tipped for CES 2025 reveal as HDMI 2.2 gets itself connected

By Carrie Marshall published

From early next year, expect the gentle rollout of higher bandwidth, faster refresh rates… and ultimately, more expensive cables.

Samsung The Premiere 8K projecting a football match, with its wireless connection box on a separate unit

It's official: Samsung's The Premiere leads the 8K projector pack by gaining the first ever 8KA certification for projectors

By Carrie Marshall published

Samsung's The Premiere just became the first projector to become 8K certified by the 8K Association, but sadly you still can't buy it.

The Apple HomePod Mini on an orange background

Apple HomePod mini 2 said to be arriving in 2025, along with one maxi upgrade

By Carrie Marshall published

Apple's smallest speaker is allegedly getting a 2025 update with a new Wi-Fi chip.

Fell Disc and Fell Amp bundle

Christmas arrives early with Fell's gorgeous amp and CD player hi-fi bundle deal

By Carrie Marshall published

Head for the hills for a good hi-fi deal on this stunning November-release separates stack.

Final D8000 DC on black background

Final's new flagship headphones are incredible, and incredibly expensive

By Carrie Marshall published

If you've got (very) deep pockets, these Final over-ears could be the ultimate in audio.

HomePod 2 on shelf in a home

Thanks to Natural Language Search, your HomePod can now play you songs about cats

By Carrie Marshall published

'Play songs about cats – no actually, play moany-faced emo for rotting in my bedroom'.

Pokemon Aardman announcement image

I never knew I wanted a stop-motion animated Pokemon TV show from Wallace and Gromit's creators, but now I'm desperate to see it

By Carrie Marshall published

A new stop-motion Pokémon series is on the way from Aardman and you can stream unlimited episodes for free while you wait.

YouTube Music

Samsung SmartThings just got a huge YouTube Music upgrade for immaculate vibes at home

By Carrie Marshall published

Turn your crib into a club with Samsung SmartThings

The Flare Audio Immerse earbuds on a black background

Never mind the earbuds: this firm says it's found the cure for your ear canals

By Carrie Marshall published

Apparently, your ear canals' poor geometry is to blame for your headphones' poor performance – and Flare has the answer.

Car thing goodbye message

It's the end of the road for Spotify Car Thing, and owners have just one month to request a refund

By Carrie Marshall published

Spotify Car Thing has issued its final goodbye message, but owners can still reach out for a refund (if they're quick).

xboom by will.i.am

will.i.am's got a new gig: he's making LG go boom

By Carrie Marshall published

will.i.am is coming to shake ya boom boom with new earbuds and a Bluetooth speaker for LG.

Magico S2 speakers

These speakers look and sound a million dollars, but they don't cost quite as much… 

By Carrie Marshall published

Magico promises million-dollar sound for a lot less money

AirPods Pro 2 Hearing Test Start Screen on an iPhone 16

AirPods Pro 2's new hearing test is about to hit more countries, including the UK, but don't get too excited

By Carrie Marshall published

Hearing test? Yes. Hearing aids? Not yet

Sonos Arc

Sonos confirms it's 'excited to explore' new ad-based smart TV software Ventura

By Carrie Marshall published

Sonos confirms it's exploring a smart TV OS but doesn't confirm its smart TV system

McIntosh MSA5500

McIntosh’s compact new audiophile amp is ready for streaming, Bluetooth, HDMI, turntables and anything else you want to throw at it, really

By Carrie Marshall published

McIntosh's compact amp is a powerful performer

Master & Dynamic ME05 Earphones

Master & Dynamic's new wired headphones are stylish Sennheiser alternatives ready for USB-C or 3.5mm out of the box

By Carrie Marshall published

These beautiful brass buds come with their own DAC too

webOS 24 home screen shown on the LG G4 OLED TV

LG next-gen OLED TVs have leaked already, and one has a surprise gaming upgrade

By Carrie Marshall published

There's good news for gamers in the latest LG leak

An Apple Music Replay screen on a laptop

Apple Music Replay beats Spotify Wrapped to the recap punch – here's how to get it

By Carrie Marshall published

It knows what you did in Brat summer

A hand taking a vinyl record out of a sleeve next to a stack of CDs

Vinyl will soon overtake CDs, new report claims – and music is now bigger than cinema

By Carrie Marshall last updated

A new report claims that vinyl sales will soon outstrip CDs, while music revenues are now higher than global box office receipts.

Samsung QN900D showing 8K image of lizard

Massive 97-inch TVs have never been more popular – here’s why

By Carrie Marshall published

The market for so-called XXL TVs has exploded in 2024 –and it's not just down to price.

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