Oppo will launch the Reno14 series soon, as we saw the first images and learned the key specs last month. Now, popular leakster evleaks posted more images, revealing the series will have a refreshed camera design with two shooters on the back, an LED flash, and a flat screen with a punch hole for the selfie camera.
Oppo Reno14
The phone can be either the Reno14 or Reno14 Pro, but we are leaning towards the vanilla variant. The color options are Black, White, and Mint Green, which is the hero color.
We expect Oppo to launch Reno14 with a Dimensity 8400 chipset and 12 GB...
A new rumor from noted Samsung tipster Ice Universe claims that Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold7 will claim the title of the thinnest foldable phone once it launches later this year. According to the new post on X, Galaxy Z Fold7 will measure 8.9mm in its folded state and a staggering 3.9mm once unfolded. To put that into perspective, the current thinnest foldable – Oppo’s Find N5 comes in 8.9mm and 4.2mm, respectively.
Huawei’s Mate XT is just 3.6mm thick when unfolded, which would beat out the Z Fold7. Still, if these rumors hold up, the Z Fold7 will be a big upgrade over the Z Fold6, which...
Smartphone drop tests are carried out by automated machines in a lab – but what if you get a sci-fi looking robot to do it instead? Someone who hasn’t seen The Terminator thought that it was a good idea to hand a Meizu Note 16 Pro to a Unitree G1 robot and tell it to drop it from different heights to see if it breaks. The Meizu Note 16 series will be unveiled on May 13, by the way.
The Meizu Note 16 series will be unveiled on Tuesday
The 1m drop test goes okay and so does the 1.5m test – that’s head height for the robot (the G1 is no Arnold). The next test is from 3m – all the...
Realme launched the GT 7 in China last month, and now it's in the process of preparing for its international arrival. The brand's arm in India started teasing the device yesterday, and today we get another teaser from Chase Xu, Realme VP and President of Global Marketing.
As you can see, today's teaser reveals the back of the phone, which looks very similar, if not identical to the Chinese model. Despite that, a recent Geekbench run has revealed that the hardware on offer might be different between the two - while the Chinese GT 7 is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ SoC, the global...
The Nike Vomero 18 is new for 2025 and is Nike's new king of cushioning. Replacing the Invincible 3, the Nike Vomero 18 combines ZoomX and React X foam, as well as the largest stack height we've ever seen in the Vomero line, 46mm.
They take their place as the third shoe in Nike's recalibrated road running line-up, alongside the Structure range for runners who overpronate, and the popular Pegasus 41 as an everyday trainer.
The Nike Vomero 18 is absolutely a high-mileage shoe designed for slower runs, recovery, and long distances. You won't be setting any track records in them, but as a big, squishy shoe, they're definitely some of the best running shoes out there.
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The Nike Vomero 18 contends with another recent shoe I tried, the Under Armour Infinite Elite 2. Whereas the Elite 2 is a really disappointing package from a style standpoint, the Vomero 18 looks exquisite. We picked them up in the new Men's Barely Green/Hyper Crimson/Barely Volt/Metallic Silver, and I have to say they're absolutely stunning.
The colors are electrifying, although there are more neutral tones available if these look a bit much. The overall silhouette is really impressive, and once on they really stand out. If you want a head-turning trainer for the gym or road, this is a prime contender.
The upper is extremely soft and cushioned, and the whole trainer screams quality. Another gripe of mine with the Elite 2 was the rather cheap-feeling foam. By contrast, the Nike Vomero 18 shoes feel much more premium and exude build quality.
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Stepping into the Vomero 18 for the first time, I was immediately struck by how cushioned and soft the interior felt overall, however, there's one standout catch. Compared to other shoes I've used – including Nike's own Pegasus 41 – the Vomero 18 feels extremely snug.
During all my testing, I found the Vomero 18 to be ever-so-slightly too small at my standard size 10, and on reflection, I would recommend sizing up to pretty much everyone. Coupled with the pronounced arch, the fit is extremely close and feels ripe for going up .5 on the size charts.
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Built with long, slow, steady-state runs in mind, the Vomero 18 has a pronounced 10mm heel-toe drop and an enjoyable rocker design. That's more than the aforementioned Elite 2, and might put some folk off, but I've generally found the rolling motion of the Vomero 18 to be extremely pleasant.
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The combination of the ZoomX and React X foams serves the Vomero 18 extremely well. Compared to the Elite 2, they're still squishy and soft (possibly moreso), but are much more stable by contrast.
I've had absolutely no wobbles or complaints despite the elevated stack height, and the Vomero 18 is very pleasant to run in, mile after mile. With the enormous heel stack, these will naturally favor heel strikers, however, there's so much cushioning on the shoe in general that they'll suit pretty much everyone.
While on the slightly heavier and bulkier side, the Vomero 18 shoes don't feel overly cumbersome, and I've had no concerns with overheating.
Nike Vomero 18: price & availability
$150 / £135 / AU$220
Men's and women's options, six colors
Size up
The Nike Vomero 18 running shoes are available from Nike.com and a host of third-party resellers in the US, UK, Australia, and beyond.
Priced at $150 / £135 / AU$ 220, they have been extremely popular since their launch in February 2025 and are often sold out on Nike's website. As such, they're extremely difficult to find at a discount.
As noted, the Vomero 18 is too snug to be described as true to size. I'd recommend sizing up half a size. If you can, be sure to test these out at your local running store, or buy them from somewhere you can return them if the size isn't right. Most retailers will let you return shoes within two weeks, provided you haven't used them outdoors.
Value score: 4/5
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Nike Vomero 18: specifications
Nike Vomero 18: scorecard
Should I buy the Nike Vomero 18?
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Buy if it...
You want a striking long-distance shoe
The Nike Vomero 18 is definitely one of the most stylish long-distance options on the market.
You want brilliant cushioning
The Vomero 18 offers some of the best cushioning I have experienced in a running shoe.
Don't buy it if...
Your feet are on the larger side
The Vomero 18 are very snug; for some, even sizing up may not be enough.
You want a lighter, speedier shoe
The Vomero 18 shoes are fairly weighty and won't see you setting record times.
Also consider
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Altra FWD Via
Our current favorite for long-distance, slow runs, also with a rocker.
Yesterday a rumor out of Japan told us to expect Sony to announce the Xperia 1 VII on May 15, and today the company itself has finally come out and shared the actual official unveiling date.
It's two days earlier than rumored: May 13. As you can see, the event will take place at 11 AM Japan time, which is 4 AM CEST, 3 AM in London, and 7:30 AM in India. The launch will be livestreamed on Sony's YouTube channel, and we'll embed the stream on the day of the event for your viewing pleasure.
New Xperia is coming on 13 May!Get ready for the Xperia New Product Announcement, exclusively on...
Samsung acquired Harman back in 2017, which gave it control over popular audio gear brands such as Harman Kardon, AKG, Bang & Olufsen, JBL and many others. These brands make headphones, home audio equipment and car audio, which Samsung has a vested interest in. Now Samsung is expanding its domain as its Harman subsidiary is set to acquire Masimo’s Sound United.
In recent years, Sound United had acquired the likes of Denon, Bowers & Wilkins, Boston Acoustics and others. Boston Acoustics is behind the OEM sound equipment for a lot of popular car models.
Older Galaxy Buds had “Sound by...
Microsoft announced its latest Surface devices with the 2-in-1 Surface Pro 12 and the Surface Laptop 13. Both are Arm-powered with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X Plus chip, boot Windows 11, and feature Microsoft’s Copilot+ PC suite.
Surface Pro 12
Surface Pro 12 is built around a 12-inch LCD touchscreen with 2,196 x 1,464px resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. The signature Surface 3:2 aspect ratio is back again, and you still get stylus input via the bundled Surface Slim Pen, which attaches and charges magnetically to the back of the device. The device features a 1080p front-facing camera with...
Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 3rd Generation: two-minute review
The latest version of the Beosound A1 by Bang & Olufsen is the best yet – and when you consider how well-regarded the previous two versions were, it follows that this 3rd Gen is something special.
As you might expect from this brand (and as you’re likely to demand at this price), the A1 3rd Gen looks and feels like a high-end product. There's a heated debate among TechRadar's US and UK staff over whether the A1 Gen 3 looks more like a muffin, a crumpet or a bombolone, but whichever baked (or fried) breakfast (or teatime) treat works best for you also works for us. Yes, it looks like that, but in the most premium way. The materials used in its construction are relatively lavish, and build quality is unarguable. Its modular design means it can be repaired, and its battery can be replaced – both of which are good things and certainly help it all the way into our roundup of the the best Bluetooth speakers at its size and weight.
And between multipoint connectivity, aptX Adaptive compatibility, 60 watts of power, an IP67 rating (meaning it's up there with the best waterproof speakers too), plus a USB-C socket that can be used for data transfer as well as for charging, the A1 3rd Gen is pretty well-specified too. Only a lack of Auracast compatibility sounds a mildly false note.
Best of all, though, is the sound. The Beosound is a robust but deft listen, detailed and dynamic in equal measure, and able to present recordings with a nice open character at the same time as ensuring they sound unified and together. It’s short of ultimate scale, of course – a product of this sort of size is almost bound to be – but in every other respect it’s an engaging, revealing and thoroughly entertaining listen.
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Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 3rd Generation review: price and release date
$349 / £299 / AU$639
Launched on May 6, 2025
The Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 3rd Gen is on sale from today (7th May 2025) and in the United Kingdom it’s priced at £299. It’s $249 in the United States, and in Australia it goes for AU$639. Which means that no matter the territory in which you’re shopping, it’s priced like a premium device – which, in turn, means it’s Bang & Olufsen business as usual.
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Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 3rd Generation review: specs
Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 3rd Generation review: features
Bluetooth 5.1 with aptX Adaptive compatibility
60 watts of Class D power
USB-C can be used for data transfer
The Beosound A1 3rd Gen uses Bluetooth 5.1 for wireless connectivity, and it’s compatible with SBC, AAC and aptX Adaptive codecs. That Bluetooth standard means it won’t support Auracast, though multipoint connectivity means your speaker can be connected to two sources at the same time. Once your digital audio information is on board, it’s dealt with by a digital-to-analogue converter of unspecified type and resolution, and then served up by a two-driver array. A 15mm tweeter and 83mm mid/bass driver each receive 30 watts of Class D power, in an arrangement Bang & Olufsen claims is good for a frequency response of 54Hz - 20kHz.
The adoption of aptX Adaptive is a step forward for the A1, but this 3rd Gen model dispenses with Amazon Alexa voice control and wider smart-control integration you'll find in the 2020-issue Beosound A1 Gen 2. Whether or not you consider this to be a backward step depends almost entirely on how much you enjoy the sound of your own voice.
Battery life is a very creditable 24 hours from a single charge (provided you’re operating at reasonably modest volume), while from ‘flat’ to ‘full’ takes a rather leisurely three hours. Charging happens via the USB-C slot on the edge of the speaker, and for this 3rd generation this input can also be used for data transfer – so the Beosound can be hard-wired to a source of music. It can also form a stereo pair with another A1 3rd Gen or, happily, an A1 2nd Gen should you have one.
Features score: 4.5/5
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Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 3rd Generation review: sound quality
Impressive low-frequency extension and substance
Consistent and balanced even at volume
Great detail retrieval and midrange resolution
With one or two fairly minor caveats, there’s an awful lot to like about the way the Beosound A1 3rd Gen goes about things. So minor are these caveats, in fact, I may as well get them out of the way right now before piling into all the things the Bang & Olufsen excels at.
It’s probably an inevitability given the physical size of the speaker, but the A1 3rd Gen isn’t an especially large-scale listen. The soundstage it creates is properly organised and quite open – but where out-and-out scale is concerned, there’s no getting around the fact that this speaker doesn’t sound especially big.
Its tonal balance isn’t, strictly speaking, all that neutral either. There’s a hint of warmth and richness, a kind of sonic luxuriousness, about its presentation that’s not in any way unpleasant but that is most definitely a characteristic. This can be mitigated a little in the control app – but given that the best overall balance comes from leaving the EQ setting at ‘optimal’ (the clue’s in the name, really) it’s probably best to accept your Bang & Olufsen speaker sounds, as well as looks and feels, deluxe.
From here on out, the news is all positive. The A1 3rd Gen can summon frankly unlikely low-frequency presence and substance - it hits remarkably hard for a speaker of its size, and the claim for frequency response down to 54Hz seems perfectly plausible. The low end is properly controlled, too, which means rhythms during Thin Air by Floating Points are confidently expressed – and the Bang & Olufsen is a front-foot listen as a result. At the opposite end of the frequency range it attacks with polite determination, bringing a reasonable amount of bite and shine to treble sounds without ever threatening to become unruly. There’s a fair amount of substance to offset the brilliance, too, which helps the overall balance of the sound no end.
In between, the A1 3rd Gen communicates through the midrange in the most uninhibited manner. Voices as dissimilar as Joni Mitchell’s and Alex Turner’s emerge with all of their character intact, and the midrange is nudged forwards just a little to help with intelligibility. The crossover between the mid/bass driver and the tweeter is smooth to the point of imperceptibility, and though the tonal balance here has a very definite flavour, it is at least consistent from top to bottom. The Bang & Olufsen sounds unified and of a whole, no matter the sort of content you’re listening to.
What else? Well, detail levels are high across the board – and even when it comes to the most minor harmonic variations or transient events in a recording, the A1 3rd Gen does good work in identifying and contextualising them. And despite its relative lack of outright scale, it can put appreciable distance between the quietest and the loudest moments in a recording too. As long as you’re not expecting to fill a medium-sized room with sound, the A1 3rd Gen is a great option – and you can at least be assured that if you do wind up the volume to the point the Bang & Olufsen is giving you everything it’s got, it doesn’t alter its sonic character in the slightest. It simply gets louder.
Sound quality score: 5/5
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Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 3rd Generation review: design
46 x 133 x 133mm, HxWxD
576g
Built to a high standard from premium materials
As both the asking price and the manufacturer’s reputation demands, the Beosound A1 3rd Gen is little short of a masterclass where materials and their deployment are concerned. It’s tricky for a product of such modest dimensions (this speaker is just 46 x 133 x 133mm, HxWxD) to look overtly premium, but this Bang & Olufsen manages just fine.
The lower half of the spheroid is of hard-wearing polymer, and it’s seamlessly connected to an upper portion made of tactile, textured pearl-blasted anodised aluminium. A carry-strap made of waterproof leather is threaded through the polymer, and it’s here you’ll find the only visible bit of branding. The look is understated and sophisticated, no matter which of thethreeavailable finishes you choose – take your pick from ‘natural aluminium’ (which is ‘silver’), ‘honey tone’ (‘gold’) and ‘eucalyptus green’ (‘green’). And the 576g weight seems purposefully judged to strike a balance between ‘portability’ and ‘reassuring heft’. The overall standard of construction and finish is basically flawless, and the IP67 rating means it will be fine in any realistic environment.
This is, says the manufacturer, the first ever Bluetooth speaker with ‘Cradle-to-Cradle’ certification (at the bronze level). So it’s made with sustainable practices in mind, and is modular to the point that it has a replaceable battery and can, in certain circumstances, be repaired rather than scrapped. This is something Bang & Olufsen has long been known for; just see the company's modular Beosound Theater soundbar and reissued vertical CD player for starters…
Design score: 5/5
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Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 3rd Generation review: setup and usability
Some physical controls
Excellent B&O control app
Swift Pair and Fast Pair
It’s a very simple device to operate, the A1 3rd Gen – the options you have are very tidily realised indeed. Along with that USB-C socket, the polymer edge of the chassis features a few physical controls, all very positive in their action – you can take care of ‘power on/off’, Bluetooth pairing, ‘volume up/down’, ‘play/pause’ this way. There’s also a button to mute the mics that are used for telephony. Microsoft Swift Pair and Google Fast Pair are available, while a single LED on the top surface indicates what the speaker might be up to, and another next to the USB-C input lets you know about charging.
There’s also the B&O control app that’s free for iOS and Android – and it remains one of the best examples of its type. Here’s where you can check for software updates, form that stereo pair using another A1 3rd Gen or your A1 2nd Gen, integrate your favourite music streaming service (as long as it’s Deezer, Spotify or TIDAL) and access music on a HomeMedia server. It also gives internet radio access via the entirely admirable ‘B&O Radio’. It’s where you can access some EQ presets, or define your own using a graphic ‘target’ control that’s about as gratifying an EQ adjustment mechanism as I’ve ever seen.
Setup and usability score: 5/5
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Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 3rd Generation review: value
This is far from the most affordable Bluetooth speaker around – although when judged by the standards Bang & Olufsen has long since established, it’s actually within touching distance of many credible alternatives.
The usual B&O selling points of premium materials, indulgent design and impeccable build quality are all present and correct, too – and the Beosound A1 3rd Gen is a match for any price-comparable rival where pure sound quality is concerned. So for once here’s a Bang & Olufsen product that doesn’t require all that “yes, but..” when it comes to value for money.
Value score: 5/5
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Should I buy the Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 3rd Generation?
Buy it if...
You like nice things The Beosound A1 3rd Gen looks and feels every bit the Bang & Olufsen product.
You know a good control app when you see one The B&O control app is comprehensive, easy to use and features the most gratifying EQ adjustment around.
You enjoy a hint of sonic luxuriousness The A1 3rd Gen is slightly less than neutral in its sound, but in a quite expensive-sounding way.
Don't buy it if...
You intend to fill the great outdoors with sound The A1 3rd Gen has a degree of grunt, but it’s not the biggest-sounding speaker around.
You want to just ask There’s no Alexa integration for this latest model.
Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 3rd Generation review: also consider
JBL Flip 7 The March 2025-issue seventh Flip is also a five-star Bluetooth portable speaker. And it also looks good, thanks to a new switchable carabiner detail. The battery won't last quite as long as the B&O Beosound A1 Gen 3, but the audio is special for a speaker of its size, and it's hard to ignore the price difference… Read just how good it is in our full JBL Flip 7 review.
Bose Soundlink Flex Gen 2 It's a September 2024 release, so still a relative newbie to the game, and although the Bose Soundlink Max is closer in price to the B&O option you came here to read about (at $399 / £399 / AU$599), the Flex Gen 2 is a better size match – and a lot cheaper. How often can you say that of Bose products? It's not quite as gifted sonically, but it does give you punchy output in a relatively bijou design. Get the full scoop in our Bose Soundlink Flex Gen 2 review.
Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 3rd Generation review: how I tested
I connected the A1 3rd Gen wirelessly to my Apple iPhone 14 Pro and my FiiO M15S digital audio player, and also made a hard connection via USB-C to my Apple MacBook Pro. So I was able to listen to lots of different content from lots of different platforms, of various file-types and sizes.
And having done so for well over a week, I realised the A1 3rd Gen is the best yet – which is saying something…
Motorola is preparing the Moto G86, and we spotted some renders of the phone last month. Today, we got a new leak that first confirmed that the images were the real deal, but more importantly, the render was accompanied by a full specs sheet.
The leak comes hours after the Moto G56 leaked in similar fashion. It seems like Motorola will bring this phone with two battery variants. The Moto G86 will also have 4 years of bi-monthly updates, but only in the EMEA region, because Motorola is obliged to do so by the European Union.
The phone is part of the Moto G entry series, and as such...
