Ben Johnston
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Nothing Ear (a) review: A bold new er(a)
Headphones
With a striking design, excellent sound and solid ANC, the Nothing Ear (a) are a stunning pair of affordable earbuds with few drawbacks
Shure Aonic 50 Gen 2 review: Improving slowly but surely
Headphones
With exceptional audio and improved battery life, the Shure Aonic 50 Gen 2 are a worthwhile upgrade, despite their comfort issues
Samsung Galaxy A35 5G review: Almost wonderful
Mobile phonesThe Samsung Galaxy A35 5G is a terrific all-rounder for its price, but the clunky design and older processor allows rivals to push ahead
The best cheap wireless earbuds to buy
HeadphonesIf you’re looking for versatile and affordable headphones, a pair of the best cheap wireless earbuds could be just the ticket
Which Amazon Echo smart speaker should I buy?
Bluetooth speakers Smart speakersOur pick of the best Echo speakers from Amazon's range of Alexa-ready devices
Xiaomi 14 review: Neck and neck with Samsung
Mobile phonesWith phenomenal performance and versatile cameras, the pocket-sized Xiaomi 14 is a serious threat to Samsung’s Galaxy S24
Motorola Moto G84 5G review: Stamina over speed
Mobile phonesPerformance could be better but a gorgeous display and terrific battery life keep the Motorola Moto G84 5G in the fight
Motorola Razr 40 Ultra review: Closing the gap
Mobile phonesPerformance falls a bit behind, but the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra is still the closest challenger yet to Samsung’s flip phone supremacy
Anker Soundcore Motion X600: Spatial audio to get you moving
Bluetooth speakersThe Anker Soundcore Motion X600 wraps energetic and engaging audio in an attractive package, but battery life leaves a lot to be desired
This PS5 Slim deal is a hidden Amazon spring sale gem
GamingWe're not sure why this PS5 Slim deal hasn't sold out - grab it now in Amazon's spring sale while you still can