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While Sonos has been making some of the top speakers for years, the brand never released a set of headphones. That all changed at the start of this year, with the Sonos Ace. They’re a solid set of headphones, attracting lots of praise – including our four star review that praised their sound quality and nosie cancellation. But fans have had one big gripe about the cans since launch – the price. Thankfully, the new Sonos headphones have just seen their first discount, bringing them down to their lowest price since launch. On Amazon UK, you’ll find the Sonos Ace…

Samsung’s Galaxy S25 series of flagship phones launched earlier this year and as usual there are three different models. Let’s compare them to see what’s the same between all three and, crucially, what’s different. As before, the new phones are called the Galaxy S25 Ultra, Galaxy S25+ (or ‘Plus’ if you prefer) and the standard Galaxy S25. You can now buy the new phones from $799/£799 for the Galaxy S25, $999/£999 for the Plus and $1,299/£1,249 for the Ultra. In the interests of full transparency, I don’t think there’s a huge amount different in this year’s models versus last year’s.…

Introduction It’s been a minute since we got a new entry-level iPhone. The last iPhone SE came out in 2022, with the same basic design as the iPhone 8 – which launched five years earlier – so to say it was overdue a refresh would be putting it nicely. But by not fitting the same affordable smartphone mould as its predecessor, the iPhone 16’s arrival divided opinion. Think of the iPhone 16e as a like-for-like iPhone SE replacement and you’ll be disappointed by the bump in size – and bigger bump in asking price. But look at it as a…

I review a lot of headphones, but one of my favorites from the last year are now at a great price. You’re no doubt familiar with the extremely popular AirPods, but Apple makes a lot more headphones. My pick for Apple’s best over-ear headphones isn’t AirPods Max, but rather the Beats Studio Pro. This much cheaper pair of headphones were launched in 2023 – two years after the AirPods Max. What’s more, they’re basically the same as AirPods Max inside – even capable of wired lossless audio, which AirPods Max aren’t. In the US, you can score Apple’s best over-ear…

It’s not every day you see a top-tier gadget drop to its lowest price since launch, but it’s Amazon’s Spring Sale and here we are. The GoPro Hero 13 Black is a darling of adventurers, content creators, and action junkies alike. Now, the GoPro Hero 13 is now $330 in the US, down from $400. Over in the UK, it’s yours for £300, a hefty drop from its £400 launch price. Both of these prices are lower than the camera reached on Black Friday. If you’re out of the loop, the Hero 13 Black is GoPro’s latest powerhouse. Its claim…

Need a new set of headphones? Wireless earbuds are a top pick thanks to their convenience, but often come with a hefty price tag to match. Amazon’s own Echo Buds truly wireless earbuds are a more affordable option, while still offering decent sound. In Amazon’s Spring Sale, the retail giant is heavily discounting its home-grown wireless buds. You can get the 2nd Gen Amazon Echo Buds for $35 – that’s a saving of 30% on the $50 RRP. Over on Amazon UK, they’re also reduced. You can nab them for £38 instead of £55 – an almost identical 31% saving. We…

DNA testing firm 23andMe has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection to help the company sell itself after years of financial difficulties. Anne Wojcicki, 23andMe’s co-founder and CEO, announced on X that she has resigned with immediate effect to become an independent bidder for the company, with chief financial and accounting officer Joe Selsavage stepping in as interim CEO.“After a thorough evaluation of strategic alternatives, we have determined that a court-supervised sale process is the best path forward to maximize the value of the business,” Mark Jensen, chair and member of the Special Committee of the Board of Directors, said…

These days, streaming sticks are a dime a dozen, so which do you go for? More premium options bag you extra features, such as better picture modes. And right now you can get your hands on Amazon’s top-of-the-range Fire TV Stick for fewer thanks to this steal of a deal. You can get Amazon’s Fire TV Stick 4K Max in the US for $40 instead of the usual $60 on Amazon. This deal sees the device hit prices as low as they did on Black Friday and Prime Day. This premium streaming stick – which supports Dolby Vision, Atmos, and…

Google has started rolling out new AI features to Gemini Live that let it “see” your screen or through your smartphone camera and answer questions about either in real-time, Google spokesperson Alex Joseph has confirmed in an email to The Verge. The features come nearly a year after Google first demonstrated the “Project Astra” work that powers them.A Reddit user said the feature showed up on their Xiaomi phone, as spotted by 9to5Google. Today, the same user posted the video below demonstrating Gemini’s new screen-reading ability. It’s one of the two features Google said in early March would “start rolling…