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

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2: price, specifications, key features and more

By Carrie Marshall last updated 13 August 24

All the key updates and features you need to know about Google's all-new Pixel Buds Pro 2.

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 are here, with a custom AI chip and 'double' the noise cancelling power

By Carrie Marshall published 13 August 24

Google says the Buds Pro 2 are smaller with a new Bluetooth chipset, better audio and improved noise cancellation to boot.

The OnePlus Buds Pro 3 have leaked, again – and now there's a launch date

By Carrie Marshall published 13 August 24

The most recent leak surrounding OnePlus' third effort at Pro Buds suggests an August launch date – in some regions, at least.

This Majority cheap portable DAB radio is super-cute and shower-proof too

By Carrie Marshall published 13 August 24

It's cheap. It's cheerful. It's also a Bluetooth speaker. And you can take it into the shower!

Cambridge Audio Evo One is 'what a high-performance audio system for the real world should look like' and I want one

By Carrie Marshall published 12 August 24

This one-box system promises exceptional sonic performance and from Cambridge Audio, that's not a statement to ignore.

If OnePlus Buds Pro 3 aren't about to launch, I'll eat my wireless earbuds

By Carrie Marshall published 12 August 24

After a whole bunch of leaks, it looks like OnePlus's latest Pro-suffixed buds are ready for lift-off.

1More's sequel to the best cheap noise-cancelling headphones is coming, and promises better noise blocking than Bose NCH 700

By Carrie Marshall published 9 August 24

1More's Sonoflow Pro HQ51 have the a terrible name, but claim they'll deliver even better audio and ANC.

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Looks like Samsung Buds 3 Pro are on their way at last, after their quality-related delay

By Carrie Marshall published 9 August 24

Samsung's restarted deliveries of its premium true wireless earbuds after some early teething troubles

The Google TV Streamer has one huge advantage over the Apple TV 4K: external storage support

By Carrie Marshall published 8 August 24

Google's new TV Streamer supports USB storage and should work with other accessories too

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Small portable 4K projectors are finally on the way, with up to 240Hz gaming support, to shake up the TV world

By Carrie Marshall published 8 August 24

Texas Instruments' new DLP chip paves the way for ultra-powerful 4K portable projectors.

Don't expect the Google TV Streamer to be a true Apple TV 4K competitor – its chip isn't really up to that

By Carrie Marshall published 7 August 24

As more details emerge, Google's new box won't be as powerful as what the Apple TV 4K can do.

Pro-Ject's new see-through turntable might be the coolest vinyl release of the year

By Carrie Marshall published 7 August 24

Pro-Ject's XA B turntable is a transparent attempt to win your hi-fi heart, and it just might work.

The key to next-gen brighter OLED TV tech just got delayed – but not by much, thankfully

By Carrie Marshall published 6 August 24

The future of OLED is blue, but it might take a little longer to arrive

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Google TV Streamer vs Apple TV 4K: which streaming box should you buy?

By Carrie Marshall published 6 August 24

Google's Chromecast replacement is a very credible Apple TV rival

I must have these new luxe steel wired earbuds with two elite planar magnetic drivers per ear

By Carrie Marshall published 6 August 24

Campfire Audio says these are the finest, most advanced IEMs available today, and I'm inclined to believe it…

Hisense unveils giant, cheap 4K TV with weird 264Hz refresh rate – and a brighter next-gen laser TV up to 150 inches

By Carrie Marshall published 5 August 24

An affordable 98-inch TV for China, and the laser TV is coming to Europe first – but will probably hit the US later.

Sony's next cheap earbuds reportedly leak, but don't get too excited

By Carrie Marshall published 5 August 24

The Sony WF-C510 earbuds will be slightly better than the Sony WF-C500 earbuds, but don't expect anything radically different.

Amazon's Citadel TV series is getting another Prime Video spinoff but I don't know why

By Carrie Marshall published 2 August 24

Prime Video's betting big on the Citadel franchise and this latest announcement is the second of multiple spin-off shows.

OnePlus' next high-end earbuds leak, including an ANC upgrade and a new-look case

By Carrie Marshall published 1 August 24

OnePlus's Buds 3 Pro promise improved ANC, higher quality music streaming and better battery life

Sky's Now service finally gets 4K HDR and Dolby Atmos… as long as you’re willing to pay a load more for it

By Carrie Marshall published 1 August 24

Until now the highest quality Now TV streams were Full HD, but 4K is finally here for a bit more than the existing Boost subscription

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Squid Game season 2 gets a festive release date on Netflix, and its third and final chapter will be here sooner than you think

By Carrie Marshall published 1 August 24

It's been a long time between Squid Game seasons, but you won't have to wait so long between season 2 and 3.

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3 new Apple TV Plus shows I can't wait to watch in August 2024

By Carrie Marshall published 31 July 24

Apple TV Plus has three very different but completely compelling shows coming this August.

Want to quit music streaming and go back to physical formats? This TEAC CD player/cassette deck is just the thing for it

By Carrie Marshall published 31 July 24

If you're a bit sick of streaming this could be just what you've been waiting for

Audio-Technica's affordable new turntable wants to get you hooked on vinyl

By Carrie Marshall published 31 July 24

The new deck promises entry-level prices but audiophile performance – and given AT's track record, it's well worth taking a look.

OnePlus Buds could get an AI call-summary feature, beating the iPhone and AirPods to the punch

By Carrie Marshall published 31 July 24

OnePlus's AI features appear to be expanding into the company's earbud options.

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