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I'm an audio obsessive and gigging musician, and these are the 5 best Bluetooth speakers we've tested in 2026 — from portables to party speakers and everything in between

Web Hosting & Remote IT Support The best Bluetooth speakers get better every year: we get improved batteries to supply even more sonic stamina, wider connectivity, and a dizzying range of designs. The market is so competitive that 'good enough' just isn't good enough to stand out any more, and that means the speakers launched and launching in 2026 are often exceptional. The first six months of 2026 have been great for audio fans, with a range of very good portable speakers to cover pretty much every niche. There are ridiculously loud party speakers that'll annoy your neighbors, tiny portables that are perfect for podcasts, small speakers that are ideal for when you're showering and go-anywhere, play-anything portables for the great outdoors. And we've tested a ton of them with in-depth reviews. So I've picked out the five top Bluetooth speakers we've review ...
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The EZVIZ EP4 is a great home security camera for renters — but its facial recognition won't stop it from spamming you with alerts when you come home

Web Hosting & Remote IT Support EZVIZ EP4: one-minute review Fitting a video doorbell or security camera is often a non-starter if you rent or live in an apartment where drilling into the walls isn’t allowed. That’s where the EZVIZ EP4 Wire-Free Peephole Door Viewer comes in — by fitting through your front door’s existing peephole, it brings almost everything you’d get from a full video doorbell, without any damage that could upset your landlord. The physical setup is incredibly easy and took me just 10 minutes to complete. After you’ve unscrewed the old peephole, the EP4 securely clamps onto the door without a power tool in sight. Once it’s running, the footage captured is very clear, giving you a detailed look at anyone outside. The companion app is simple to use and intuitively designed, making it effortless to check live feeds, use the two-way talk feature, or adjust security settings. ...

D-Link G572 review: This SIM-ready 5G router is a valuable fallback for my weak home internet

Web Hosting & Remote IT Support D-Link G572: 30-second review Living in the south of England, you’d expect the internet speeds to be pretty decent, and at one time, not long ago, in the New Forest, they were. But then, as the area started to develop, connection speeds dropped and became increasingly unstable, meaning that if you run a business, fallbacks are needed if you want to keep running. However, even then, the cellular networks can be hit and miss, aim for the high ground, and ordinarily, you can get a signal, so when my fibre network at home keeled over completely, I reached for my usual choice of mobile network router to get me back online. However, this time the fibre connection has not been short and tipping over for over a week with no connection and intermittent service for the last few months, I’ve had to look for a more permanent solution. Thankfully, the G572 was in for revi...

I compared the AirPods Max 2 vs the Sony WH-1000XM6 for hours, and it's a really close contest with some clear differences — but there’s one winner for me

Web Hosting & Remote IT Support AirPods Max 2 Thanks to their new H2 chip, the AirPods Max 2 offer punchier sound, stronger ANC, and a more compelling feature-set than their predecessor, and iOS users will get an especially top-level overall user experience. Yes, we would’ve liked to see some higher-res wireless codecs on board, and the underwhelming 20-hour battery life is still here, but their expansive and emotive sound and beautiful design ensures they’re still a hit. Pros Incredibly expansive soundstage Eye-catching metallic design Vast swathe of iOS-friendly features Cons Less versatile for Android users Way h...

How to watch the World Cup in France – can I get a free stream?

Web Hosting & Remote IT Support Stream 54 World Cup 2026 games free on M6+ AWAY FROM FRANCE? Watch M6+ from anywhere with Norton VPN (try risk-free) French football fans are justifiably confident that Les Bleus can go all the way and win the 2026 World Cup . Sitting at the top of the FIFA World Rankings and having made the last two finals (winning one and losing an excruciating penalty shoot-out in the other), Didier Deschamps' men know how to get things done... and that's before you even get to the Kylian Mbappé factor. The country's all-time top scorer at the age of just 27, Mbappé has been terrorizing international defences for nearly a decade and – at the time of writing – co-leads a fascinating Golden Boot race alongside Lionel Messi with six goals so far at the 2026 tournament. But this awesome France side is about much more than one man. Michael Olise, Ousmane Dembélé, ...