Apple quietly released the all-new AirPods Max 2 last month β and you can already score a rare $40 discount at Amazon TechRadar - All the latest technology news 11 May 2026 at 12:01 The all-new AirPods Max 2 were just released last month, and Amazon already has an impressive $40 discount on the luxurious over-ear headphones.
This retro-inspired portable CD player looks super-sleek, has audiophile credentials including a headphones amp for spicier cans, lasts 12 hours, and offers Bluetooth, 3.5mm, 4.4mm and Coax output too TechRadar - All the latest technology news By: tom.bedford@hotmail.co.uk (Tom Bedford) 11 May 2026 at 11:59 The Shanling EC Play offers a retro design and a range of connectivity tools, to make it useful for on-the-go listening as well as in your home hi-fi setup
These bookshelf speakers just replaced basically every part of my hi-fi set-up in one fell swoop β after months of testing, I really appreciate the Edifier M90's sheer range of connectivity TechRadar - All the latest technology news By: tom.bedford@hotmail.co.uk (Tom Bedford) 10 May 2026 at 21:00 The Edifier M90 is a jack-of-all-trades desktop and monitor speaker that connects in loads of ways.
'Podslop' is a real and growing problem β data shows 39% of new podcasts are now 'likely' generated by AI. Here's why I won't be listening TechRadar - All the latest technology news 9 May 2026 at 21:00 What makes podcasts special are the human hosts, and producing AI content takes that away.
I spent 10 days testing the iFi GO Link 2 β and this little DAC delivers an enormous audio upgrade for your phone or laptop audio at a great price TechRadar - All the latest technology news 9 May 2026 at 13:00 iFi's tiny DAC is smaller and lighter than the first generation and delivers an excellent audio upgrade to phones in particular
I tried the lossless audio test and couldn't believe my ears. Can you really tell the difference between lossless audio and plain old MP3 versions of your favorite tunes? TechRadar - All the latest technology news 8 May 2026 at 18:30 At higher bitrates it's hard to tell the difference between lossy and lossless
The Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 are some of the best headphones for endurance runners β and they're now back to the Black Friday price at Amazon TechRadar - All the latest technology news By: paulo.n.hatton@gmail.com (Paul Hatton) 8 May 2026 at 11:28 Best for runners and long-workout enthusiasts
Ever wish for earbuds with the disc-style fit of Apple's original iPod buds, but with hi-fi-quality sound and a USB-C cable? Then I've got great news for you β but don't expect them to come in all-white TechRadar - All the latest technology news By: tom.bedford@hotmail.co.uk (Tom Bedford) 8 May 2026 at 10:06 The Sivga M260 look like Apple's iPod earbuds, but with a big driver, premium build and multiple connection options.
The 4.5-star-rated Sonos Roam 2 is now cheaper than it was on Black Friday TechRadar - All the latest technology news By: paulo.n.hatton@gmail.com (Paul Hatton) 8 May 2026 at 08:22 You can now save 25% on the Sonos Roam 2 at Amazon and get it cheaper than Black Friday.
I didnβt know you could do this hack in Spotify lyrics until now, and Iβm truly astonished β but itβs only available to Android users, leaving us iOS minions on the back-burner TechRadar - All the latest technology news By: rowan.davies@futurenet.com (Rowan Davies) 7 May 2026 at 17:00 A user on Reddit has revealed you can zoom in on lyrics in Spotify, but it's only available on Android.
'A Lego brick that plays music': A great Scandi loudspeaker brand returns with 7 new products, including a shallower option designed for narrow bookshelves TechRadar - All the latest technology news By: tom.bedford@hotmail.co.uk (Tom Bedford) 7 May 2026 at 10:35 Danish audio brand Jamo has unveiled two new families of products, including some pretty small, thin options.
Bose releases new 'Ultra' Dolby Atmos soundbar and wireless speaker range, with a serious subwoofer option β and this lineup has Sonos right in its crosshairs TechRadar - All the latest technology news 5 May 2026 at 11:13 Bose's Lifestyle Collection features a new flagship soundbar and multi-room compatibility β including with other firms' speakers
This beautiful hand-made floor-standing speaker ain't cheap, but I can't take my eyes off it and I haven't even heard it yet TechRadar - All the latest technology news By: tom.bedford@hotmail.co.uk (Tom Bedford) 4 May 2026 at 20:30 The R 5 ArretΓ© from Audiovector looks incredible, and should sound it too, even though it's far from cheap.
βAn enormous cityscape of stackable guava-colored boxesβ β I compared a dozen $10 IKEA speakers to one $120 JBL speaker to see whether sheer numbers are a substitute for better sound engineering TechRadar - All the latest technology news By: josh.russell@futurenet.com (Josh Russell) 4 May 2026 at 08:00 I cobbled together a constellation of 12 $10 Ikea speakers to see how they compared to a single $120 JBL one.
Apple Music is my audio streaming service of choice β and now you can get 3 months for just AU$2 for a limited time TechRadar - All the latest technology news 3 May 2026 at 23:57 Gain instant access to over 100 million songs, Dolby Atmos music and a plethora of exclusive albums and playlists for less than AU$2.
βWe pride ourselves on human curationβ: Vocana is an indie music service determined to challenge Spotifyβs payment system β I spoke with the platformβs President about the companyβs inception, and how itβs planning to fix music streaming TechRadar - All the latest technology news By: rowan.davies@futurenet.com (Rowan Davies) 3 May 2026 at 14:00 Vocana is a US indie streaming platform ready to challenge Spotify's payment system and algorithm.
βWhen I compare it to Spotify Lossless, Apple Music is the clear winnerβ: I signed up to Apple Music again, and this time itβs all about spatial audio β these are 5 Dolby Atmos-supported albums I think are perfect for new subscribers TechRadar - All the latest technology news By: rowan.davies@futurenet.com (Rowan Davies) 3 May 2026 at 13:00 Just got Apple Music? I think you should stream these Dolby Atmos-supported albums to kick-start your membership.
I took a great cheap Bluetooth speaker to the rainiest place possible, and it survived 7 busy days of abuse without a complaint β I'd definitely recommend it as a reliable music companion for your adventures TechRadar - All the latest technology news By: tom.bedford@hotmail.co.uk (Tom Bedford) 2 May 2026 at 11:00 I took the Tribit Stormbox Micro 3 on a rainy trip, and its features and design ensured it was just as useful outdoors as on the dining table
βThe more experienced listeners are, the less bass-heavy they want the soundβ: JBL is changing the way its flagship headphones sound, and I've heard the difference β hereβs how I rate it TechRadar - All the latest technology news By: harry.padoan@futurenet.com (Harry Padoan) 2 May 2026 at 09:00 The JBL Tour One M3 just got a major update with a new sound at the fore β I spoke with JBL about the changes, and heard them for myself.
'Verified By Spotify' is the music streamer's new way to help you avoid AI artists, but it doesn't go as far as I'd like β especially with Deezer, Qobuz and Apple Music making major anti-AI steps TechRadar - All the latest technology news By: tom.bedford@hotmail.co.uk (Tom Bedford) 1 May 2026 at 08:34 The Verified By Spotify badge lets you find out if an artist is real on the streaming giant, but you still can't filter out AI slop in playlists