AI just made my favorite Skullcandy earbuds worse β and Iβm not sure anyone asked for it Latest from TechRadar in Reviews By: tom.bedford@hotmail.co.uk (Tom Bedford) 18 February 2026 at 17:30 The Skullcandy Method 540 ANC are incredibly similar to their predecessor. The only change is a higher price and optional AI assistant, and it's hard to believe anybody wanted either of these updates.
Iβve spent 15 hours in Highguard, but I'm not desperate to play any more Latest from TechRadar in Reviews By: tom.bedford@hotmail.co.uk (Tom Bedford) 4 February 2026 at 00:00 Highguard feels fantastic to play, but it's a few major updates away from being the online shooter it wants to be.
I tested the earbuds that morph from workout headphones to open 'buds and it works β but that's only half the story Latest from TechRadar in Reviews By: tom.bedford@hotmail.co.uk (Tom Bedford) 1 February 2026 at 12:30 Anker's Soundcore Aerofit 2 Pro present a novel idea, and the gimmick works well, but they have some other issues.
My favorite open earbuds brand just released a new Clip model β but sadly, they're a let-down Latest from TechRadar in Reviews By: tom.bedford@hotmail.co.uk (Tom Bedford) 21 January 2026 at 16:00 The Huawei FreeClip 2 are let down by design and sound woes, with some feature issues too. It's a shame because there are some strengths.
Google's new cheap earbuds are its best in years β though it must be said, the bar wasn't especially high Latest from TechRadar in Reviews By: tom.bedford@hotmail.co.uk (Tom Bedford) 29 December 2025 at 12:30 Google's latest low-cost earbuds may solve issues with older buds, but they don't crack the market yet.
I've found a new favorite pair of sub-$100 cuff-style open earbuds, with some surprisingly premium features Latest from TechRadar in Reviews By: tom.bedford@hotmail.co.uk (Tom Bedford) 13 December 2025 at 11:30 The Soundpeats Clip1 are budget clipping open earbuds done right, and they're great budget alternatives to Shokz or Bose options.
Fairphone's newest eco-friendly headphones have a feature I wish Bose or Sony would use β and the sound's good too Latest from TechRadar in Reviews By: tom.bedford@hotmail.co.uk (Tom Bedford) 9 December 2025 at 09:05 The most eco-friendly headphones just got a little bit eco friendlier β and slightly better sounding, too
I was skeptical about the Nothing Phone 3, but after a month of testing, I finally get what it's all about Latest from TechRadar in Reviews By: tom.bedford@hotmail.co.uk (Tom Bedford) 26 November 2025 at 18:37 The Nothing Phone 3 matches Samsung and Apple flagships in price, but has its own novel appeal.
I tested the entry-level turntable that everyone raves about, and I totally get it Latest from TechRadar in Reviews By: tom.bedford@hotmail.co.uk (Tom Bedford) 24 November 2025 at 19:30 Sony's PS-LX310BT turntable is a delightfully cheap record player that's an absolute dream to listen to βonce you've set it up
I tested Motorola's cheaper iPhone Air alternative, but it still didn't win me over to team thin-phone Latest from TechRadar in Reviews By: tom.bedford@hotmail.co.uk (Tom Bedford) 16 November 2025 at 16:00 The Motorola Edge 70 is a surprisingly expensive thin-body Android, which doesn't live up to the expectations past generations have set.
I tested the new cheap Earfun earbuds everyoneβs raving about; here's how they compare to my favorites Latest from TechRadar in Reviews By: tom.bedford@hotmail.co.uk (Tom Bedford) 13 November 2025 at 13:34 The Earfun Air Pro 4 Plus are more solid earbuds from the brand, with a few rough edges.
High price of a vinyl collection putting you off? Follow my lead and get this new one-stop-shop turntable Latest from TechRadar in Reviews By: tom.bedford@hotmail.co.uk (Tom Bedford) 6 November 2025 at 23:30 Majority Folio turntable review: a simple and easy-to-use record player that won't break the bank.
Some of my favorite earbuds from last year just got a massive upgrade and the sound is excellent β bar one key issue Latest from TechRadar in Reviews By: tom.bedford@hotmail.co.uk (Tom Bedford) 29 October 2025 at 11:30 The Creative Aurvana Ace 3 take the framework of their predecessors and fix a few of the biggest issues, delivering better earbuds.
Xiaomi Smart Band 10 review: few upgrades over the best cheap fitness tracker around Latest from TechRadar in Reviews By: tom.bedford@hotmail.co.uk (Tom Bedford) 21 October 2025 at 19:01 The Xiaomi Smart Band 10 doesn't bring many upgrades over its highly-rated predecessor.
I wanted to love Skullcandy's workout headphones, but one big issue makes them a poor fit Latest from TechRadar in Reviews By: tom.bedford@hotmail.co.uk (Tom Bedford) 19 October 2025 at 12:30 The Skullcandy Crusher 540 Active are designed especially for working out and have some neat features, but they are hampered by a poor fit.
Audiophiles on a budget need to buy these wireless earbuds now β I've tested them and they're the real deal Latest from TechRadar in Reviews By: tom.bedford@hotmail.co.uk (Tom Bedford) 11 October 2025 at 12:00 Soundpeats steps up with a higher driver count than past earbuds but a price thatβs not elevated to match.