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Areas of expertise: Audio, TVs and home entertainment, with a healthy dose of smartphones and smart home thrown in as well.

Articles by Verity Burns

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WTF is MicroLED? Samsung’s new TV tech explained

Everyone’s talking about Samsung’s telly tech, but what is it? Let us cure your jargon headache…

12 January 2018 / 14:46 GMT16 November 2021 / 18:23 GMT

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Sony Bravia AF8 hands-on review

This could be the affordable Sony 4K OLED we’ve been waiting for…

11 January 2018 / 14:38 GMT25 October 2021 / 17:38 BST

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Roku Streaming Stick+ review

Roku’s first 4K HDR streaming stick is a breath of fresh air compared to its more restrictive competitors

Price: $108.40

30 November 2017 / 16:00 GMT25 October 2021 / 17:38 BST

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Roku Express (2017) review

A much improved HD streaming stick with lots to offer for the money

Price: $40.66

27 November 2017 / 13:00 GMT25 October 2021 / 17:38 BST

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Buying guide: The best 4K TVs you can buy in 2017

Looking for the best 4K TV to suit your budget? This selection of our favourites should help

8 November 2017 / 17:08 GMT16 November 2021 / 18:22 GMT

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Amazon Fire TV (2017) review

Amazon teams Alexa integration with 4K HDR to rival your smart TV

Price: $94.85

30 October 2017 / 16:55 GMT25 October 2021 / 17:39 BST

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Samsung UE40MU6400 review

Can a £500 40in TV deliver a worthwhile 4K experience?

Price: $676.25

27 October 2017 / 12:00 BST25 October 2021 / 17:39 BST

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B&W vs Sony: Which are the noise-cancelling kings?

We pitched the B&W PX headphones against Sony’s WH-1000XM2 to crown the ultimate champion

23 October 2017 / 18:02 BST16 November 2021 / 18:21 GMT

Audio

KEF LS50 Wireless ‘Nocturne’ special edition speakers glow in the dark

A glowing success

18 October 2017 / 17:09 BST5 November 2021 / 07:51 GMT

Audio

Nuraphones offer tailor-made sound to match your ears

Hear comes the science

3 October 2017 / 15:10 BST5 November 2021 / 07:56 GMT

Nuraphones offer tailor-made sound to match your ears

Audio

Bowers & Wilkins PX are B&W’s first noise-cancelling cans

The sweet sound of silence

3 October 2017 / 12:08 BST5 November 2021 / 07:56 GMT

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Amazon Echo (2017) vs Amazon Echo Plus: Which should you buy?

Two Amazon Echos, one decision. Which should get your hard-earned cash?

28 September 2017 / 09:46 BST16 November 2021 / 18:20 GMT

Best gaming console in 2025 including Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo

What’s the best gaming console? That’s a question gamers have debated for as long as consoles have existed. The truth is, it’s one of the most subjective discussions in the world of technology. But don’t worry – we’re here to help you figure out which one might be the best option for you. Of course, […]

Best gaming console in 2025 including Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo

Best mid-range laptop in 2025 for work, gaming and more

Looking to buy the best mid-range laptop? It’s a smart move. Why splurge over a grand on a machine if you won’t fully utilise all its premium features? Like mid-range phones, mid-range laptops once meant compromises in performance and speed, but fortunately, technology has come a long way. Today, you can find sleek, fast notebooks […]

TEST 15TH APRIL – Best foldable phone 2024: next-gen flip phones reviewed and rated

With enough force, almost every phone can fold in half – not even the best smartphones on sale are immune from brute strength. But only a few can do it without suffering terminal damage. Think folding phones are just a hinged gimmick? Think again: the best foldable phones are about as versatile as handsets get […]

Test 2 reviews

Introduction It wasn’t too far back into PC gaming history that “integrated graphics” was considered a curse word. An Asus ROG device without a dedicated GPU would’ve been unthinkable. Madness, even. Fast forward to 2025, though, and the Z13 Flow is very much flying solo in the graphics department – yet I couldn’t be happier. […]