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Shure MV7i review
For podcasters and live musicians who want to travel light, Shure has a microphone and interface for Mac, iPad and iPhone.
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Master & Dynamic ME05 earbuds review
Master & Dynamic updates its old-school wired earbuds for the USB era.
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Creative Aurvana Ace Mimi review
The Creative Aurvana Ace Mimi sounds good, but the noise cancellation and control are not impressive.
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Powerbeats Pro 2 review: Best fitness buds groove to their own (heart) beat
When you have the most popular fitness earbuds ever, what do you do for an encore?
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Best AirPods 2025: AirPods, AirPods Pro or Max?
In this AirPods comparison, we explain which AirPods are best and which are the most recent, and rank them.
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Shokz Openfit Air review
Enjoy music while running through the forest and still hear the chirping of birds or the ringing of an approaching cyclist.
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Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Pro Edition
The veteran AirPlay speaker gets a ‘pro’ update that provides even better sound quality.
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Bowers & Wilkins Pi6 review
B&W’s noise-cancelling earbuds go head-to-head with Apple’s AirPods Pro
Macworld Podcast
Podcast: Apple Watch Series 10 and AirPods 4 reviews
In this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we review the new Apple Watch Series 10 and the AirPods 4. Are these new devices worth your money? We talk about what we like, dislike, and more!
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Best AirPods 2024
In our AirPods comparison, we explain which AirPods are best and most recent, and give our recommendations in our AirPods Buying Guide.
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AirPods 4 with ANC review
ANC support and a better fit make Apple's mid-range earbuds a compelling alternative to the AirPods Pro 2.
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AirPods 4 vs old AirPods: What's new?
Apple has updated its AirPods range. We compare new with old to see whether you should upgrade or not.
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Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 review: great sounding headphones that support aptX
B&W’s new top-of-the-range Bluetooth earbuds sound great, and include a case that supports aptX technology for high-quality audio on Apple devices.
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Sonos Roam 2 review
The Sonos Roam 2 portable speakers provide strong sound quality and AirPlay 2 support. Find out how good they are in our review.
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Beats Pill review
The new Beats Pill is a lot better than the the old one, but still lacks low end and suffers from slightly confusing controls.
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Beats Solo Buds review: The better AirPods budget option
If you’re thinking about buying Apple's cheapest AirPods, you should consider these first.
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Beats Solo 4 review
Beats' more affordable on-ear headphones finally get an upgrade, but it's just enough to keep them competitive.
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Best wired headphones for iPhone and iPad
There are some great Lightning or USB-C headphones available for those who want wired headphones. These are our favourites.
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AirPods Pro: Buy or wait?
With the second-gen AirPods Pro out now, its a good time to buy, unless you want USB-C.
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Studio Pro vs. AirPods Max
Apple's two premium audio offerings go head-to-head to see which one is the best?
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Beats Studio Pro review
Apple's Beats brand delivers a better overall experience at a fraction of the price.
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Beats Studio Buds + review: Better than AirPods (but not AirPods Pro)
The newest Beats earbuds have a better design than the AirPods Pro, but Apple's high-end buds are still the best choice for most Apple users.
Macworld Podcast
Podcast: Sounding off about the new HomePod
Just when you thought it was dead, the HomePod is back! We talk HomePod in this episode of the Macworld Podcast!
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HomePod (2nd-gen) review: The song remains the same
Siri remains a bitterly sore point for an otherwise attractive smart speaker that's now less dominated by bass.
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HomePod vs HomePod mini: Small size or big sound?
Apple is once again selling a larger HomePod alongside its mini model. Here's how the two speakers stack up against each other.
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AirPods Pro 2022 review
The new second-generation AirPods Pro look and feel nearly identical to the old model, but deliver a surprising leap in quality and features.
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Focusrite Vocaster Two Studio review
Focusrite has designed this pod/video-casting kit to makes sense to the budding content creator. The audio interface and mic are surprisingly high quality, and the design metaphor is bang on.
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Best music software for Mac
We've rounded up the best audio recording software for Mac, whether you are in a studio or at home these apps are worth a listen.
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Best wireless earbuds: Free yourself from the tyranny of cords
We put popular Bluetooth wireless and true wireless earbud models through their paces to find the best in the bunch.
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The Best Beats Headphones For 2022
With many pairs to choose from, we review and rank Beats headphones
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Universal Audio Volt 276 Studio Pack review
A studio/podcast pack for budding podcasters that can shave loads of time off your productions.
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AirPods Pro vs Beats Fit Pro
Apple's best AirPods aren't AirPods at all. (But they kind of are.)
Mac Gems
Airfoil review
Solo or to multiples, Airfoil lets you point your Mac’s audio output where you want to nearly any connected or networked device.
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Beats Fit Pro review: Better than AirPods Pro
You get all the features of AirPods Pro with better fit, sound, and battery life. And they cost less, too.
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AirPods (3rd gen) review
With better sound, fit, and features, the third-gen AirPods are the upgrade you've been waiting for.
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AirPods 3 (2021) review: Great-sounding, long-lasting
Improved battery life and water resistance, support for Spatial Audio and Find My… Apple's new AirPods have lots of pluses.
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AirPods 3 (2021) vs AirPods 2 (2019)
Apple's new AirPods 3 cost £50/$50 more than the second-gen models. Are the upgrades worth it?
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Beats Studio Buds review
The lack of an Apple H1 chip means these earbuds don't do everything AirPods do.
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AirPods Max review
Apple's premium over-ear headphones offer flawed luxury – and one of the flaws just got fixed in a free update.
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Best Bluetooth wireless earbuds
Here's our pick of the best Bluetooth wireless earbuds, including 13 great alternatives to Apple's AirPods
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AirPods Max review: Opulent audio that shouldn’t cost so much
Apple's high-end headphones look, sound, and feel great, but the price isn't right.
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If Santa didn’t bring new AirPods Pro, buy a pair for super cheap right now
Amazon's Woot is selling AirPods Pro for $189, cheaper than they're ever been.
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HomePod mini review: Small sound and familiar frustrations
Appleu2019s new HomePod mini is smaller and cheaper than the original HomePod, but has many of the same issues.
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HomePod mini review
Get most of the HomePod's audio quality, and all of its smart features, at a fraction of the price
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Beats Flex review
Need headphones for your iPhone 12? The Beats Flex is Apple's affordable new option
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Aukey EP-N5 review: Entry-level ANC that gets it (mostly) right
The Aukey EP-N5 offer good sound and decent active noise cancelling for a wallet-friendly price.
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Anker Soundcore Spirit Dot 2 review: Bass on a budget
Anker's new waterproof true wireless earbuds boast a great bass-heavy listening experience at an affordable price that makes up for their lack of more robust features.
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