Articles by Tom Bedford, Contributor

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro against a leafy background.

The Samsung Buds 4 Pro design leaks yet again in all its glory — but I tested the Buds 3 Pro, and I hope Samsung fixes one invisible flaw

By Tom Bedford Published 4 February 26

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro have leaked, and the renders don't answer my biggest worry, which caused some Buds 4 Pro backlash.

A still from Highguard, showing Atticus shooting at Kai across a broken bridge.

I’ve spent 15 hours in Highguard, but I'm not desperate to play any more

By Tom Bedford Published 3 February 26

Highguard feels fantastic to play, but it's a few major updates away from being the online shooter it wants to be.

The Primare Allt-i-Ett on a white surface, with a pink background

This powerful wireless hi-fi speaker has all the modern connections you could want — and a touchscreen to control things easily

By Tom Bedford Published 3 February 26

The Primare Allt-i-Ett is a jack of all trades, and perhaps a master of them too, with basically every spec you'd ever want.

The Nothing Headphone (1) showing the techy design of the earcups

More Nothing headphones are on the way, and this leak says they'll be more budget focused — and I hope they copy one particular trait of other budget headphones

By Tom Bedford Published 2 February 26

Nothing's next headphones are set to be budget spins on the Headphone (1), and we've got early release window and pricing leaks.

The Soundcore Aerofit 2 Pro in their case.

I tested the earbuds that morph from workout headphones to open 'buds and it works — but that's only half the story

By Tom Bedford Published 1 February 26

Anker's Soundcore Aerofit 2 Pro present a novel idea, and the gimmick works well, but they have some other issues.

The Huawei FreeClip 2 buds on a ledge, with the case behind.

My favorite open earbuds brand just released a new Clip model — but sadly, they're a let-down

By Tom Bedford Published 21 January 26

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.

Eversolo speaker close up, with grille removed, on purple background

Just days after Ikea launched its cute cube speakers, this bookshelf option fits your flatpack furniture even better

By Tom Bedford Published 10 January 26

The Eversolo SE100 is designed with Ikea furniture in mind, but with more sonic prowess than Ikea’s own speakers.

The Edifier M90 straddling a monitor on a PC desk.

These understated new desktop speakers have one little feature that'll make them rival your TV's soundbar

By Tom Bedford Published 6 January 26

The Edifier M90 adds HDMI eARC to the party, marking the brand's first active speakers with the connection

The Fender Elie 6 next to a man playing guitar.

Fender just released its first headphones and Bluetooth speakers, but I feel like it forgot something Marshall and Orange knew

By Tom Bedford Published 6 January 26

Fender-branded consumer products are finally here, as of CES 2026, but they miss a key ingredient.

The Victrola Soundstage under a Victrola turntable, on a table by a brick wall.

This new turntable speaker is a perfect space-saving buy for new vinyl owners

By Tom Bedford Published 6 January 26

CES offers up the perfect turntable companion in the form of the Victrola Soundstage, which goes on sale in the summer.

The Anker Soundcore Aerofit 2 Pro in a man's ear while he looks the wrong way to wait for the train.

Only 5 days in, the best fitness headphones of 2026 have already been announced — if they’ll stick the landing

By Tom Bedford Published 5 January 26

The Anker Soundcore Aerofit 2 Pro are open earbuds that can switch over to become standard fitness 'phones, fixing problems with the form factor.

A hand holding the Boox Palam 2 Pro in front of a Christmas tree

Goodbye, brain rot – I'm ditching my smartphone for this tiny ereader in 2026, here's why

By Tom Bedford Published 1 January 26

Can an ereader do everything a phone can? I found out by giving the Boox Palma 2 Pro a whirl, comparing its features to those of my Android phone.

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The AllTrails app on an Android smartphone.

I've been addicted to AllTrails this year – here's why it's your key to an outdoorsy 2026

By Tom Bedford Published 30 December 25

Here's why AllTrails is the fitness account you really need, if you want an adventurous new year.

The Google Pixel Buds 2a buds in the case.

Google's new cheap earbuds are its best in years — though it must be said, the bar wasn't especially high

By Tom Bedford Published 29 December 25

Google's latest low-cost earbuds may solve issues with older buds, but they don't crack the market yet.

Are you a holiday hero or home alone? Test your Christmas movie knowledge with our 30-question quiz

By Tom Bedford Published 25 December 25

Do you know your Christmas movies well enough? Take our 30-question quiz on 30 festive flicks to find out.

The Shokz OpenDots One on a white windowsill

I tested 30 pairs of headphones in 2025, and these are the 4 I still want to use

By Tom Bedford Published 24 December 25

Narrowing the bunch to a wishlist

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Michael Keaton as the Dark Knight in the 1989 Batman movie

Test your knowledge of Gotham's Caped Crusader with our 30-question Batman quiz

By Tom Bedford Published 21 December 25

Think you know Batman well enough? Take our 30-question quiz on the life and times of the Bat to find out.

The Fitnexa SomniPods 3 on a bedside tablet, with a stuffed lion examining it.

I used the thinnest noise-cancelling sleep earbuds for two weeks and it had one fascinating statistic

By Tom Bedford Published 20 December 25

Meet the Fitnexa SomniPods 3. They have some problems but look beyond them, and you'll find smartly-framed buds with a few interesting twists.

Christopher Reeve as the Man of Steel in 1978's Superman

How well do you really know Superman? This 30-question quiz could be your Kryptonite

By Tom Bedford Published 14 December 25

We've concocted a 30-question Superman quiz to test how well you know the character and the franchise.

The Soundpeats Clip1 buds on a table next to the case.

I've found a new favorite pair of sub-$100 cuff-style open earbuds, with some surprisingly premium features

By Tom Bedford Published 13 December 25

The Soundpeats Clip1 are budget clipping open earbuds done right, and they're great budget alternatives to Shokz or Bose options.

The Fairphone Fairbuds XL 2025 on a bench.

Fairphone's newest eco-friendly headphones have a feature I wish Bose or Sony would use – and the sound's good too

By Tom Bedford Published 9 December 25

The most eco-friendly headphones just got a little bit eco friendlier – and slightly better sounding, too

Can you survive our The Walking Dead quiz? 30 questions stand between you and Alexandria

By Tom Bedford Published 7 December 25

Are you a survivor or are you just a walker? Let's find out with this 30-question The Walking Dead quiz.

Think you know The Simpsons? Test your Springfield knowledge with this superfan quiz

By Tom Bedford Published 4 December 25

How well do you know The Simpsons and Springfield? Let's find out with this 30-question quiz.

The Nothing Phone (3) leaning on a wine rack.

I was skeptical about the Nothing Phone 3, but after a month of testing, I finally get what it's all about

By Tom Bedford Published 26 November 25

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

By Tom Bedford Published 24 November 25

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Sony's PS-LX310BT turntable is a delightfully cheap record player that's an absolute dream to listen to – once you've set it up

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