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Google Home Speaker review: new smart home assistant is much more clever than Alexa or Siri
Smart home
Latest Google speaker does not necessarily sound any better than its predecessor but it does look more stylish
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Tribit Stormbox Micro 3 review: the portable Bluetooth speaker that you can use absolutely anywhere
Audio equipment
If you are heading to a festival or beach this summer, StormBox Micro 3 can provide the soundtrack
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Tribit StormBox Blast 2 review: portable boombox speaker with plenty of bass and party lights
Audio equipment
Tribit’s 200W speaker has just got a huge firmware update and a big price reduction
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Oakcastle BK100 bookshelf speakers review: surprisingly powerful given their budget pricing
Audio equipment
Oakcastle's new BK100 Active speakers are attractive, affordable and pleasing to the ear
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Nothing Ear 3 earbuds review: decent sound, ANC, design and one unique feature AirPods cannot offer
Nothing Technology
Latest flagship audio product from Nothing continues its run of great products that stand out from the crowd
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A robot vacuum that can climb the stairs? All of the new Anker Innovations products announced at IFA
Anker
Everything you need to know about the new line-up of products from Anker, Eufy and Soundcore
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We tested JBL Flip 7 to see if it’s the ideal portable speaker for a weekend festival such as Electric Picnic
Audio equipment
JBL Flip 7 is drop-proof, dust-proof and waterproof - but does it sound any good?
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Maono Wave T5 wireless microphone tested: simple to use and delivers top quality audio on the go
Audio equipment
Whether you are a content creator making YouTube or TikTok videos, a podcaster or an office worker who engages in a lot of Zoom meetings, one of the most important things to consider is audio quality.
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I tested Apple's new Beats Cables with universal charging compatibility and anti-fray design
Beats by Dre
The reinforced cables are available in USB-C to USB-C, USB-A to USB-C and USB-C to Lightning options
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Club JBL London launches new audio kit from acclaimed firm with 87% of EU party speaker market 
Audio equipment
New speakers and headphones unveiled as Irish hero Oisin Lunny premieres video podcast and Rudimental slam the jams live
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Huawei Freebuds 6i earphones review: affordable buds that support higher quality audio streams
Headphones
Decent noise cancellation and a comfortable fit are among the plus points
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Best Tech of 2024: the top smartwatches, earphones, headphones and speakers we tested
Shopping advice
We tested many wearables, earbuds, ANC cans and Bluetooth speakers and these are the products which stood out most - and why
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Inside Sennheiser’s Irish factory where some of the world’s best headphones are hand-crafted
Sennheiser
Irish Mirror took a trip to Tullamore to spend a day at Sennhesier where we made a set of HD660 S2 headphones
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Fiio M23 portable audio player tested: music as you were meant to hear it no matter what the source
Audio equipment
Digital audio device is one of my favourite products of 2024 - for a multitude of reasons all music fans will relate to
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Dyson OnTrac headphones review: unique styling options, great battery life and exceptional ANC
Headphones
Only Sennheiser’s Momentum 4 have more battery stamina than Dyson’s first audio-only noise-cancelling headphones
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I tested Sonos Ace headphones and found much to love but not enough stands out from the pack
Headphones
Multi-room audio and soundbar specialist delivers impressive first attempt at premium ANC headphones but they didn’t get everything right
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Apple AirPods 4 watch out - Bose drops new more affordable Quiet Comfort Earbuds (& new soundbar)
Active noise cancellation
Bose has reigned supreme as ANC kings since the arrival of its Quiet Comfort Earbuds Ultra - we examine how will the new model compare. And we highlight its new Smart Soundbar
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I tested Soundcore Space One Pro - are these best over-ear ANC headphones for less than €200?
Headphones
Over-ear headphones from Soundcore deliver up to 60 hours of battery life and are super comfy to wear for lengthy periods
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OnePlus Buds Pro 3 deal gives you €20 off newly launched earphones with “stunning sound”
OnePlus
Busy summer for tech brand continues with arrival of its latest flagship earbuds
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Can you get decent sound from a €80 portable speaker? We put Tribit XSound Plus 2 to the test
Audio equipment
Decent volume and impressive battery life are plus points, but what are the drawbacks?
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I tested these €49 Mixx StreamQ C4 headphones with 40-hour battery life and was pleasantly surprised
Technology
Everyday headphones for less than €50 with active noise cancellation
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Dyson launches new OnTrac headphones with 55-hour battery life and without an air purifier
Headphones
Unique customisation options mean more than 2,000 colours are available from upcoming on sale date
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Apple’s new Beats Pill speaker is now on sale - we tested it for one week to see should you buy it
Lossless audio
The iconic Dr Dre speaker has one touch pairing with both iOS and Android - and 24-hour battery life
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We tested Soundcore Boom 2 to find out if 80W of audio power is enough for a party
Audio equipment
Portable Bluetooth speaker makes a splash with its ability to float in water - but is one enough?
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