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• The Honor Life S3 is a new tiny ereader
• It has a 3.68-inch screen and a magnet to attach it to the back of a phone
• So far, there's no confirmed global availability

Not so long ago, tiny ereaders like the Xteink X4 Pro seemed like a novel concept, but now, we seem to be hearing more about them than standard-size ereaders; along with the Xteink line, there’s the recently announced Boox Picco, and now Honor is getting in on the act too with the Honor Life S3.

This device was announced alongside the Honor Magic 9 series of phones, and just like Xteink’s products, it can magnetically attach to the back of your phone, essentially giving you a second screen on your handset — though you can also use the Honor Life S3 separately if you simply want a tiny ereader on its own.

It has a 3.68-inch e-paper screen with 259 pixels per inch, and it weighs just 61g and measures 5.6mm thick. So whether you’re attaching it to your phone or just putting it in your pocket, it’s not going to add much bulk or weight.

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Unlike most rival devices, the Honor Life S3 is entirely touchscreen, with no physical page buttons. Most alternatives either don’t have a touchscreen or have both.

According to GizmoChina it also has a “soft-light eye-protection feature” designed to make it easy on your eyes during lengthy reading sessions, and a battery that’s said to deliver 30 hours of run time in continuous use, and up to a week of life with typical use.

It uses a microSD card for storage, supports most common ebook and document formats, and runs a custom operating system, with the ability to transfer books wirelessly through the Honor Smart Space app.

So, as with most of these tiny ereaders you’re not getting Android, meaning there’s no access to the Kindle or Kobo stores.

Carving out a tiny niche

Overall, the Honor Life S3 sounds like some combination of the Xteink X4 Pro and the Xteink X3, with a touchscreen like the X4 Pro but a screen size that’s closer to the X3, and the magnets that both offer — but which some rivals like the Boox Picco don’t.

The Honor Life S3 is, however, marginally thicker and heavier than the Xteink X3, with that coming in at 5.1mm thick and 58g. There’s not much in it, but that could still make a difference if you want the slimmest and lightest device possible. The Xteink X4 Pro is a bit bigger and heavier, but you’re also getting a larger 4.3-inch screen there.

What the Honor Life S3 might have going for it is that it comes from a more recognizable brand, albeit one that doesn’t currently have a massive presence outside China. Indeed, so far it’s only been announced for China, so it remains to be seen whether you’ll even be able to buy it elsewhere.

Personally, there’s nothing here that would tempt me away from the Xteink X4 Pro that I already have, but if I didn’t already own that device and this was available, I’d certainly consider it.

• Naughty Dog co-president Neil Druckmann says "a couple of very exciting" The Last of Us projects are in the works
• He says the games will expand the canon of The Last of Us beyond the first two games
• Druckmann adds that work on Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet is proceeding, and the studio will do a "full reveal" in 2027

Naughty Dog co-president Neil Druckmann has confirmed the studio is working on more games to expand the world of The Last of Us.

To close out this year's The Last of Us Day, Druckmann shared new insight into the studio's current projects, including Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, and what's next for The Last of Us.

In a blog post, The Last of Us Part 2 director revealed that two new The Last of Us projects are in early development, saying Naughty Dog hopes to "expand the canon" of the first two games.

"Since Grounded II, we’ve talked about the possibility of telling more stories in the world of The Last of Us," Druckmann said. "We have a couple of very exciting new projects in very early stages – so we can’t say much about them at this point. I will tell you that both projects will expand the canon of The Last of Us beyond Part 1 and Part 2.

"The world of The Last of Us means a great deal to us, and we wouldn’t return to it unless we had something meaningful to say. We believe these stories are worth telling."

As for Intergalactic, which was revealed almost two years ago, Druckmann said the development team is "heads down on what is shaping up to be Naughty Dog’s most ambitious game yet."

"There’s an electricity around the studio right now as all the pieces come together, and we’re stoked to finally unveil Intergalactic in all its glory. But...we need to cook for just a little bit longer," he said.

Druckmann said the team will remain quiet for the rest of 2026, but in 2027, it will "fully reveal" the game and give fans "a proper look."

"We know it’s been a long time since we’ve had much to share with you. We don’t take your continued support for granted," he added. "We’re working incredibly hard to make something worthy of your patience. Until then…Endure & Survive!"

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• Lloyds launches new invoicing and payment collection tool
• Get Paid will give business customers a central location for invoicing and payments
• It will roll out later this year to UK business customers

Lloyds has launched a new tool designed to help its business banking customers spend less time on admin and more time actually running their business.

The new Get Paid invoicing and payment collection tool will look to support business customers with their payments admin within their existing Lloyds app and online banking platform.

Powered by Lloyds’ strategic partnership with BankiFi, the service will come at no additional cost and without the need to purchase separate invoicing or accountancy software.

Get Paid

“Businesses shouldn't have to pay extra for the tools they need to get paid," said Ruchir Rodrigues, BCB Client Strategy & Commercial Director at Lloyds.

"By building invoicing and payment collection directly into the Lloyds banking experience at no additional cost, we're making it easier for customers to manage cashflow and spend more time growing their business.”

Get Paid will mean Lloyds business customers can now carry out tasks such as creating and sending invoices, issue secure payment links and track paid and outstanding requests through the Lloyds app and online banking.

Customers will also be able to send invoices and use automated reminders, cutting down on time being spent following up payments from their customers. Late payments are a particular concern for many SMBs, with recent UK Government research finding nearly half (49%) reporting their business customers typically take longer to pay than the agreed terms.

The Office of the Small Business Commissioner also recently estimated 14,000 businesses close each year because of late payments and UK businesses are owed around £26 billion in overdue payments at any given time, an average of £17,000 per business.

Lloyds says the launch will contribute towards its view of "embedded accounting", as having all these systems in one central location will also let customers manage more of their day-to-day finances in one place, with less need to move between separate systems and records.

UK small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) have reached a defining moment. Rapid advances in technology and AI have created the potential to transform how SMBs operate – improving competitiveness, enhancing efficiency and unlocking new growth opportunities.

Yet, over a third of UK SMBs risk being permanently left behind their competitors because they lack the confidence and processes required to identify, adopt and scale new technologies effectively.

The result is an increasingly pronounced divide between businesses that feel equipped to embrace technology and those struggling to keep pace – Tech Vanguards vs Tech Bystanders. Crucially, that confidence can be self-reinforcing.

Businesses that successfully introduce and scale new technologies are better placed to make their next technology decision with confidence. Those that hesitate risk falling further behind, as the capabilities and experience needed to keep pace become harder to build.

This issue can have widespread consequences. SMBs account for over 99% of UK businesses and are the backbone of the UK economy. Therefore, if the confidence gap isn’t closed the whole country will face the consequences.

The disconnect between access and action

As technology has advanced, innovation has become widely accessible to businesses of all sizes, and many SMB leaders already understand the importance of innovation and technology adoption to their business performance. However, according to Babble’s research, fewer than half feel they’re very confident in their ability to identify, adopt and deploy new technologies successful.

There is a clear gap between knowledge and action, and this is where confidence is becoming a key competitive differentiator. The SMBs pulling ahead don’t necessarily have larger budgets or more resources. But they have built the confidence to make better technology decisions through having clear leadership, strong governance and repeatable processes in place.

These foundations matter because they decrease the uncertainty surrounding technology investments. Rather than each investment being treated as a high-stake investment, SMBs with strong leadership and repeatable processes will have frameworks for assessing where technology can add value and if it fits with their business. Successful adoption builds institutional knowledge and experience, making each decision easier.

For less confident businesses, the opposite can happen. Without established processes, technology decisions can feel riskier and more difficult to navigate, encouraging businesses to delay investment or pursue isolated initiatives that struggle to deliver meaningful returns.

More than half (53%) already feel at a competitive disadvantage compared with businesses better equipped to adopt technology, while 28% believe they'll lose new business to competitors embracing technology and 24% fear losing existing customers.

In an environment where innovation is accessible, confidence is the defining competitive advantage.

The cost of standing still in the AI era

While delaying technology adoption instead of making the wrong investment may seem like the lower-risk option, those decisions quietly accumulate over time, especially in the current AI environment.

Previous technology shifts, from the internet and mobile connectivity to cloud computing, gave SMBs time to observe early adopters before deciding when and how to follow. AI is different because it is not simply introducing another tool into the technology stack.

It has the potential to reshape how work itself gets done, taking on repetitive and manual tasks while allowing employees to spend more time on the judgement, creativity and customer relationships where people add the greatest value. For resource-constrained SMBs, those productivity gains are especially significant.

But productivity tools are only the beginning. SMB technology adoption today remains concentrated around chatbots and assistant technologies such as Microsoft Copilot, which can help individuals work faster and reduce administrative burden. But to unlock significant value, SMBs need to move beyond assistants and embed AI directly into workflows and processes.

The risk of waiting isn't simply missing out on today's productivity gains. Businesses experimenting with AI now are building the experience to understand where it works, where it doesn't and how to deploy it at scale. By the time today's hesitant SMBs decide to act, their competitors may already be several decisions ahead.

The answer isn’t more expertise

Despite the growing confidence gap, which is alarming and needs addressing urgently, there is reason for optimism. SMBs are uniquely positioned to thrive compared to larger organizations. They aren’t weighed down by decades of legacy infrastructure and complex organizational structures that can slow down decision making.

The issue for SMBs isn’t lack of ambition; it’s lack of time. SMB leaders are often balancing multiple priorities from marketing to finance and therefore don’t have the capacity to evaluate technology solutions, especially considering the speed at which new advancements are entering the market. It’s difficult for SMBs to distinguish genuine business value from marketing hype. This challenge is compounded by years of technology vendors overpromising and underdelivering.

But SMB leaders don’t need to have every answer or be a technology expert. Adoption should begin with the problem, rather than the technology itself. After all, Henry Ford’s customers didn’t ask for the car, they asked for a faster horse – knowing the problem doesn’t always mean knowing the solution.

SMBs don't need to know which platform, model or vendor will solve every challenge. They simply need to understand where friction exists inside their business. Once those questions are clear, the right partner will help identify the correct solution. Ultimately, assisting in closing the confidence gap.

Confidence starts with the leader

Closing the confidence gap doesn’t require SMB leaders to become technology experts overnight. Technology confidence is built one successful decision at a time, the aim over the next 12 months shouldn't be to transform everything.

The aim should be to create the conditions, one step at a time, for better decisions to be made consistently. That means making technology a defined leadership responsibility with clear ownership at board level and treating it as a business priority rather than something delegated to IT teams.

Competitive advantage will come from knowing where and when to invest. SMBs that establish clear ownership and repeatable processes today will be better equipped to spot emerging opportunities, make informed technology choices and scale what works. In doing so, they can build the confidence to keep adapting as technology evolves.

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• Like wireless ANC earbuds, except with wires
• Lossless audio at up to 24-bit/48kHz
• £99 (about $131 / AU$186)

For all their joys, there's something missing from many of the best earbuds: wires.

I'm serious: wires can be great for audio, which is why so many audiophile IEMs have them. So I'm intrigued by the latest earbuds from Bose, which are very definitely wired: they come with a 4.2-ft / 1.3m cable.

Wired earbuds don't need to compress audio to broadcast it over Bluetooth, they don't have batteries you'll forget to charge, and they don't lose features or sound quality if your phone doesn't have the right operating system.

The Bose Noise Cancelling Wired Earbuds aren't so retro that you can plug them into your Walkman, though. There's no 3.5mm headphone plug of the kind that UK pop star Sir Cliff Richard would recognize; They're USB-C powered, with plug-and-play compatibility. And because they don't have to pick a lossy codec for transmitting audio, they deliver up to 24-bit/48kHz lossess — no pairing, no app, no charging, no fuss. Refreshing!

(Image credit: Bose)Bose Noise Cancelling Wired Earbuds: key features and pricing

The keen-eyed will have spotted something: ANC in wired earbuds isn't usually a thing. But make no mistake, there's active noise cancellation here and you can control it via the inline remote.

There are three levels of noise control: off, Aware and Quiet, with that last two taking advantage of Bose's four-mic QuietControl system to process and remove ambient audio. As they're USB-C buds, connection is instant and widely supported thanks to USB Audio Class 2, which enables lossless audio at up to 24-bit/48kHz. Bose says the connection is very low latency and keeps audio closely in sync with anything on screen, too.

The earbuds come with an inline remote for volume, playback, calls and noise cancellation modes, and the remote also contains a dedicated microphone for voice calls and voice control. They're IPX4 rated for water resistance and come in a choice of three colours (Black, White Smoke and Dewdrop Mint) with two sizes of wingtips and three sizes of ear tips included.

Pricing is keen: £99 in the UK, which is roughly $131 / AU$186. All three models will be available to buy from 15 October 2026.

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For the past several years, the enterprise AI conversation has been dominated by models. Every week has seemed to bring a new benchmark, a new leader board, or a new debate about which model is smartest. Organizations often made technology decisions based on incremental improvements in model performance, assuming that the model itself was the primary source of competitive advantage, but that assumption is rapidly becoming outdated.

As foundation models continue to improve, they are also converging in capability. At the same time, the cost of deploying AI at scale is becoming a more pressing concern for enterprises than squeezing out marginal gains in benchmark performance.

As a result, the focus is shifting from the model itself to everything surrounding it: the systems that make AI useful, governable, and economically viable in real-world business environments.

The question enterprises are increasingly asking is not, "Which model should we use?" Instead, they are asking, "How do we turn AI into reliable work?"

The rise of the AI harness

The answer begins with what can be described as the harness. An AI model on its own is powerful, but incomplete. To deliver business value, it needs context, access to enterprise tools and data, memory, controls, and guardrails. Together, these elements form the scaffolding that transforms a general-purpose model into a system capable of performing useful work, determining how effective an AI system becomes.

Two organizations might deploy the same underlying model yet achieve dramatically different results. One may struggle with inconsistency, high costs, and poor outcomes. The other may produce reliable, measurable business value. The difference often lies in the quality of the harness surrounding the model rather than the model itself.

That reality becomes more significant as models continue to commoditize. In many cases, organizations will have access to the same leading AI capabilities. What will differentiate them will be their ability to operationalize those capabilities efficiently and safely, and move from intelligence creation to intelligence application.

Why loops matter more than prompts

A related concept is what might be called the loop. Many organizations still approach AI interactions as isolated prompts and responses. But enterprise work rarely operates that way. Real business processes involve objectives, verification, correction, and completion criteria. A loop defines a governed unit of work.

Rather than simply generating an answer, the system performs a task, validates progress against the objective, corrects mistakes when necessary, and stops when the outcome is achieved. This seemingly subtle distinction has enormous implications.

When AI systems operate through loops instead of one-off prompts, they generate operational traces and performance records. Those traces can be used to evaluate outcomes, improve workflows, and refine future execution. Over time, this creates a learning system that grows more effective through use rather than requiring constant manual intervention.

In practice, this means enterprises are no longer deploying isolated AI tools. They are building repeatable learning systems — ones that improve the more they do the work.

The orchestration challenge

As AI adoption expands, organizations encounter another reality: there is rarely a single harness. Most enterprises operate across multiple functions, business units, and regulatory environments. Each domain may require different tools, data sources, workflows, and governance requirements.

A harness optimized for software development is unlikely to be the same one used for finance, healthcare, customer service, or compliance. This creates a new challenge: orchestration.

The orchestration layer acts as the traffic controller for enterprise AI. It routes tasks to the right harness, determines when human oversight is required, and coordinates work across multiple systems. Rather than treating AI as a standalone capability, orchestration allows organizations to manage AI as an enterprise-wide operational platform.

This capability becomes particularly important in regulated industries, where workflows often cross organizational boundaries and require strong accountability. As AI moves deeper into critical operations, orchestration will become a defining architectural requirement rather than a technical afterthought.

Governance and assurance as strategic differentiator

If orchestration determines where work goes, governance determines whether that work can happen safely and assurance determines whether we can trust it was done as intended. Many organizations initially viewed AI governance and assurance as a compliance exercise rather than a core operational requirement.

Effective governance and assurance encompasses policy enforcement, authorization controls, asset management, cost monitoring, evaluation and audit services, observability, guardrails, and risk management. These capabilities must function consistently whether work occurs within a single AI system or across multiple interconnected workflows.

The need is especially acute as enterprises deploy autonomous and semi-autonomous systems. A model generating an inaccurate answer may be inconvenient. An AI agent taking action in a regulated business process without adequate oversight can be more problematic. Organizations that treat governance and assurance as an integral component of their AI architecture rather than a bolt-on feature will be better positioned to scale adoption while maintaining trust.

Thinking in ecosystems, not products

Collectively, the harness, orchestration capabilities, and governance and assurance layers form what can be viewed as a governed operating environment for AI. Combined with models, data, and compute infrastructure, they become an ecosystem that functions as a single accountable system.

This shift in perspective is important because no single vendor currently delivers every component of that ecosystem. The future of enterprise AI is therefore unlikely to be dominated by one model provider or one platform vendor. Instead, success will depend on how effectively organizations integrate and operate a diverse collection of technologies.

For enterprises, particularly those operating under regulatory, security, or sovereignty requirements, this integration challenge is not optional. AI must operate within boundaries defined by business policy and organizational control. The ability to combine frontier models with protected enterprise data while maintaining accountability will become a critical capability.

The next AI battleground

The model layer will continue to improve. It will also become increasingly interchangeable, but that does not diminish the importance of AI innovation. Instead, it changes where value is created.

The next battleground is the layer surrounding the model: the harnesses that make work reliable, the loops that make systems learn, the orchestration platforms that coordinate activity, and the governance and assurance frameworks that make scale enterprise ready. Together, they will determine whether AI remains an impressive technology demonstration or becomes a sustainable enterprise capability.

In the years ahead, the organizations that gain lasting advantage are likely to be those that stop asking which model is best and start focusing on how to integrate, govern, and operate AI as an accountable business system. The future of enterprise AI belongs not just to the model alone, but to everything around it.

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If you're under the age of 30 and think of the name Celia Imrie, you likely think of the woman who farted in a log cabin during an episode of The Celebrity Traitors season 1.

Obviously you'd be factually correct, but this doesn't even begin to scratch the surface of just how iconic Imrie actually is. From Acorn Antiques and Dinnerladies to Calendar Girls and The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, if there's been a worthwhile British drama, she's been there to improve it.

Now, the same can be said for War on HBO Max (international) and Sky TV (UK). Following two legal firms as they represent a spouse in a high-profile divorce trial, Imrie plays Budgie, a freelance barrister working for the newly established Taylor & Byrne.

From watching the trailer below, you might have assumed, like me, that Imrie was to play the High Court Judge overseeing the trial. According to Taylor and Byrne themselves, James McArdle and Phoebe Fox, Imrie had those onset so fooled by her power, that their opening scene in episode 1 had to be entirely reshot.

'She has such inherent power'

"She is such an incredibly charismatic woman and has such an inherent power," Fox tells me. "Originally, she just turns up and is in the office with us having a scene — but they actually had to reshoot her entering the office because everyone who watched it thought that she ran the company.

"We're the bosses, but that wasn't clear, apparently. She's a dream woman to work with."

And water is wet. This news doesn't surprise me in the slightest... but what I didn't realise is that Celebrity Traitors was airing at the same time as War was being filmed, which must have been like striking gold for any other cast members with a penchant for reality TV.

"While we were filming, Traitors was on," McArdle adds. "It was really hard for the director to get me to concentrate because I just kept trying to get spoilers out of Celia and Nick (Mohammed). Celia and I knew each other from way before, so I thought she would tell me... but she never did."

Oh, didn't I mention that there's also a Celebrity Traitors reunion within the cast too? More on that later this week. For now, set your clocks ready to watch War this Friday (October 2).

• £90 million is being allocated toward using excess heat from UK data centers
• In London, around 650,000 homes will receive cut-price heating via a “mega heat project”
• The project is described as delivering “clean heat” to London

The UK government plans to heat around 750,000 homes as part of a new £90 million project that will include supplying hot water heated by data centers. The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) is funding the building of new heat networks and improving existing infrastructure to pipe hot water from data centers across parts of London, including under the Thames.

The initiative is part of a national project to reduce heating bills, with London, Manchester, Newport and Abergavenny in Wales, Solihull in the Midlands, and Bradford in Yorkshire all benefitting. Similar waste-heat projects have been running in Copenhagen, Amsterdam, Vienna, and Berlin for several decades.

In London alone, 650,000 homes will benefit, although the project has drawn ridicule for the cited use of “electric barges” to transport hot water 25 kilometers along the River Thames, while the subterranean pipe system is installed.

£5 billion unlocked

Diverting heat from data centers into water is the core of the £90 million in government funding, but the mega heat project in London relies on unlocking £5 billion in investment, which will also generate jobs.

Alongside roles in river transport, the money will support construction and engineering projects. The mega heat project under the Thames is expected to distribute heated water from a data center, where enough excess heat is generated to provide enough for homes across London.

While £41 million of the funding goes to the capital, £9.7 million will be invested in extending the city’s original heat network. Heat networks were common in the industrial north in the mid-20th century, although Bradford’s network is a more recent project, commencing in 2024. The projects in Greater Manchester (Gorton and Levenshulme) will replace legacy heating systems in social housing blocks.

The “electric barges”

While initial reaction to the news of London's mega heat project has been positive, the use of “electric barges” to transport water along the River Thames has inspired some derision. However, the £41 million heat project is planned to start as soon as possible.

The barges (which will cover 25 kilometers a day) are heated, with the water temperature sustained until it is deposited into insulated riverside tanks mounted. Expected to launch in 2028, the barges will remain in operation until the new hot water distribution system is completed.

“Clean power and clean heat benefits communities across our country," noted the UK’s Minister for Local Energy and Jobs Martin McCluskey.

"Building the infrastructure to deliver it is reindustrialising the UK and rolling out cutting-edge energy technology so families can benefit from lower bills, good jobs and energy security. And for those already using heat networks, we are upgrading inefficient systems to make sure people get the high-quality, low-cost, reliable heating they deserve.”

The Australian Bureau of Meteorology is forecasting a particularly scorching summer over the next few months due to a so-called “super” El Niño weather event, and it would be wise to invest in some cooling solutions in preparation.

Thankfully, Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days has you covered if you’re in the market for a high-quality fan at affordable prices — whether you’re looking for one with automations, misting or to help circulate cool air from your air conditioning unit, there’s something for everyone here.

Sure, a Dyson bladeless fan like the Hot+Cool HF1 or the Find+Follow Purifier Cool are tempting, but you don’t need to spend several hundred dollars for a quality fan. I also wouldn’t recommend getting something ultra-cheap that will struggle to hold up after a few summers, either.

To help make things easier for you, I’ve put together some of the best deals I’ve found below from the likes of Philips, Shark, Vornado and more.

• Follow our dedicated live coverage of the Amazon Prime Big Deal Days 2026 sale for more deals and discounts

Smart Pedestal Fan 3000: was $169 now $99
This fan claims it can cover up to 30m and runs quietly at 19 decibels. You can also adjust its height between 82cm and 125cm depending on where you place it. The ‘smart’ function is only for app control and it doesn’t integrate with Google Home or Alexa, but it helps adjust speeds, set timers, activate sleep mode and natural breeze mode.View Deal

660 Large air circulator: was $279 now $165.75
I’ve owned the medium-sized version of this fan for years and it has served me well in hot weather. Its Vortex Action technology helps circulate cool air throughout a room of up to 30 sq m, and is perfect either for complementing an aircon or just as a standalone fan placed in front of a window. This Large size has four speeds to help you adjust as you need. There’s also another medium-sized option with 4 speeds, a direct current variant and a small-sized table fan.View Deal

683 Medium Pedestal air circulator: was $259 now $157.25
This fan is like the medium-sized version of the 660 above, but it has a pedestal to let you set it up on the floor. The height is adjustable, it runs at 42 decibels and it features an easy-to-clean design. You can also get an X-Large version for maximum cooling.View Deal

Tower Fan 5000: was $179 now $119
When space is a premium and you only require cooling in a focused area, then a tower fan might be for you. This one from Philips is only 23.8cm deep and wide to fit a small space like a corner or a narrow hallway, while also standing 109.5cm tall to provide more cooling.View Deal

This fan can be used either at home, plugged in, or on the go with its built-in battery that’s rated for up to 12 hours of continuous operation. The water droplets from the misting function are ultra-fine and come from an integrated tank, so the feature also works while on the go. A built-in handle and lightweight 1.76kg body also make the FlexBreeze HydroGo easy to transport and move around.View Deal

This bladeless fan may be the priciest in this list, but this discount still makes the Shark TurboBlade Ultra a more affordable option than Dyson’s offerings. The fan can either be set horizontally to cover a wider area or vertically for more focused cooling. It comes with 10 speed options and different noise levels to suit whatever your cooling needs are.View Deal

• Home puts chats, delegated work, and Office documents inside one interface
• Code lets non-programmers describe software and have Copilot build it
• Autopilot can continue recurring work without waiting for another instruction

Microsoft has introduced a redesigned version of its Copilot AI platform which claims to combine chat, delegated work, and coding tools into a unified application experience for users.

The company says the update is meant to let individuals and organizations scale artificial intelligence across everyday tasks and long-term projects.

Three new capabilities anchor this release, including Home, Code and Autopilot, each aimed at a different kind of work.

Home brings Chat and Cowork together

The Home tool brings together two existing modes, Chat for quick questions and Cowork for tasks users delegate entirely, under one shared starting point.

Word, Excel, and PowerPoint now operate inside this same interface, letting users draft documents, budgets, and presentations without switching applications.

In these documents, Copilot is now grounded in Fabric IQ, pulling context from more than 20 million semantic models built in Power BI.

Edits made by colleagues or by the assistant itself appear in real time, so progress stays synchronized across a shared file.

A new plugin registry will let organizations manage Microsoft, partner and custom-built plugins from one central catalog starting this month.

Independent developers and partners can also publish plugins once for use across multiple Copilot surfaces under the new registry arrangement.

The Code tool allows non-programmers to describe an app, tracker or dashboard in plain language and have it built automatically.

This feature runs on the same underlying technology used in GitHub Copilot and can be hosted within a company's own systems.

Autopilot operates without constant prompting

Autopilot, the third addition, is a persistent agent capable of completing recurring work without needing a new instruction each time.

It can run supplier reviews or similar multi-step processes, build schedules, contact stakeholders, and follow up on outstanding items independently.

Because it operates continuously in the cloud, work can continue late at night or whenever a person's attention shifts elsewhere.

A related feature called Today, entering private preview in October, will summarize missed messages and pending tasks across mail and chat.

Microsoft is also tying spending controls to these tools through a system it calls FinOps for AI, letting administrators track usage.

Administrators can set spending limits, approve credit requests and restrict which AI models different teams are permitted to use each month.

Everyday tasks like quick answers or first drafts run on a fixed-price subscription, while agentic features use usage-based billing.

Code, Cowork and Autopilot all fall under this usage-based pricing model, alongside frontier models Microsoft refers to as Astra and Fable.

Home and Code are set to roll out through Microsoft's Frontier program within weeks, and Autopilot enters private preview by month's end.

Microsoft has not released independent data showing how widely the three features are being adopted, how accurate they are, or how much time they actually save.

• Threat actors spoofed major US HR/payroll platforms with fake desktop clients built via Lovable landing pages
• Victims downloaded a modified ScreenConnect build from GitHub, giving attackers hidden, unattended remote access
• Campaign shows ~291 downloads; likely targets payroll staff, enabling potential wire fraud through diverted payments

Cybercriminals are impersonating large American HR and payroll platforms in attacks that are very difficult to spot, new research from Allure has claimed.

Its report revealed how the as-yet unidentified threat actors were found spoofing three major US HR and payroll platforms, likely picked primarily because they offered a cloud-based service accessible through a browser, rather than a standalone desktop app.

The crooks used Lovable (a legitimate AI-powered service for building websites and landing pages with nothing more than prompts, requiring no technical knowledge whatsoever) to create landing pages imitating the legitimate brands, but with a small (yet important) distinction - they offered a desktop client.

No reference points

Since a legitimate desktop client does not exist, there is nothing to compare the malware to. This, Allure says, makes it very difficult for victims to determine they were being targeted. After all, it would make sense for a major HR and payroll platform to have a desktop app at one point, right?

Those that clicked the download button were served an executable from GitHub Releases, a feature of GitHub that developers use to publish specific, packaged versions of their software. You can think of it as the software equivalent of a product download page. Being a legitimate service (and one frequently used to host software like this), it yet raises no suspicions or red flags.

The executable itself is not malicious either, which is probably the cheekiest part of the attack. As such, it flies under the radar of most antivirus or endpoint protection services and can easily be installed on the device.

"Legitimate" tools

Well if it’s not malicious, what is it? And what is the risk?

The program victims end up installing is a variant of ConnectWise’s ScreenConnect, a remote desktop and remote IT support platform used primarily by IT departments and managed service providers (MSP). It is a legitimate tool that allows IT techs to remotely connect to computers and servers, troubleshoot problems, install software and patches, and more.

But because ScreenConnect provides remote, often privileged access to computers, it is an attractive tool for attackers, and is often used in cyberattacks of different nature.

“This build was configured to surreptitiously do the same thing without the user being aware. We extracted the client configuration and the launch parameters. The access mode is set to unattended. The victim-facing indicators are turned off: no “your machine is being controlled” banner, no system-tray icon, no connection balloon,” the researchers said.

In other words, the variant was configured to allow crooks access without notifying the victim in any way.

Allure did not identify the attackers, nor did it discuss the success of the campaign. We don’t know exactly who it targeted (apart that it aims for finance and HR departments), or how many organizations ended up installing ScreenConnect. The researchers said the GitHub downloads page shows 291 downloads, but that doesn’t necessarily have to mean 291 victims, or successful attacks. It is likely that numerous security researchers downloaded the tools, as well as sandboxes, and that many of the victims realized they were attacked before suffering any meaningful damage. Therefore, the actual number of victims is likely significantly smaller.

We also don’t know what the endgame is, although Allure suggests it might be wire fraud:

“Whoever installs it is the person who runs payroll, and unattended access to that machine is a path to diverting or draining an entire company’s payroll,” they said.

“If your company runs a cloud payroll or HR platform, the most useful thing you can do this week is check whether yours actually ships one [desktop client], and tell employees that a download the vendor does not offer is not an upgrade.”

• Three tuned drivers and ten ANC microphones
• Hi-res wired and wireless audio with LDAC
• $399 / £349 (about AU$657)

Nothing has launched its most advanced and most expensive headphones yet, the Headphones (1) Pro — and we've been putting them through their paces.

In our in-depth Nothing Headphones (1) Pro review, Becky Scarrott says that the headphones are "sonically gifted" with good ANC, smart spatial audio and a particularly good transparency mode. But they're expensive and, in their rather chunky carrying case, very heavy — and as Becky points out, Nothing's other headphones are gifted too, and a lot cheaper.

There's one key way in which the Headphones (1) Pro aim to differ from the company's cheaper options though…

(Image credit: Nothing)Nothing Headphones (1) Pro: key features

The goal of the Headphones (1) Pro is to replace two pairs of headphones: the ones you use on the move, and the ones you use for serious music listening or production.

To do that, familiar features such as ANC are teamed up with an unusual triple-driver setup rather than the standard one-driver design of most similar headphones. As with IEMs, each driver is designed to specialize in a particular frequency range; here that means a dynamic bass driver, another dynamic driver for the mids and an xMEMS driver for the high frequencies.

Those drivers have been tuned by the pro-audio experts at Metropolis Studios, and there's a dedicated Flat EQ switch, aiming to deliver a completely neutral sound profile for music production. There's also Studio B, a dynamic spatial audio mode designed to mimic the acoustics of a mixing room.

The ANC features 10 mics and works very well, especially in windy conditions or in transparency mode, and the redesigned ear cushions deliver a stronger seal. The headband has been made wider with better padding for better long-term comfort, and the headphone cups are finished in scratch-resistant 9H Panda Glass.

The Headphone (1) Pro deliver hi-res wired and wireless audio via LDAC, with USB-C delivering lossless audio at up to 24-bit/192kHz. There are five dynamic spatial audio modes with head tracking, and you can adjust the EQ of your headphones to suit your preferences.

The Nothing Headphone (1) Pro are available in black or white from today, 29 September, with a recommended retail price of $399 / £349 (about AU$657). And you can read our full review right now, right here.

Nothing Headphone (1) Pro: Two-minute review

I love an audio outfit that refuses to kowtow to the norm (no thinly disguised AirPods copies here) and instead forges ahead with unconventional and striking ideas — and not just visually, but within the driver count and feature set, too.

Nothing's success in the audio and headphone arena is deliciously hit-and-miss. There have been some huge, long-term budget wins and an inaugural set of 'close, but no cigar' cans that made us yearn for an update to see if the relatively young tech brand (born of OnePlus' co-founder Carl Pei in 2021) could fix things. And you know, it certainly could…

But here we are, smash-hit affordable second set in the bag (albeit an actual bag, and one that reminded me of swimming lessons in grade school) and on to a third set of headphones from Nothing, this time in the much trickier premium space.

Can the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro sit pretty at the very top of the firm's over-ear lineup and perhaps even snatch a spot in our best noise-cancelling headphones guide? If you just gave me the headphones and, ahem, nothing else, it'd be a much easier recommendation than when handing over the whole package.

Nothing Headphone (1) Pro next to the Nothing Headphone (a) and CMF Headphone Pro, two much cheaper optionsFutureFutureFutureFuture

Nothing has worked very hard on the details here, including a new triple-driver audio architecture and upgraded materials throughout. There's machined titanium which actually helps to make the arm 45% lighter than Headphone (a), 9H Panda Glass on the ear cups (which Nothing assures me has been thoroughly drop-tested 18 times at a height of 1.8m, so it absolutely, positively will not shatter) and even 12% thicker padding and 10% wider headband than Headphone (1). Also, there's a new foam lining in the cups that's a claimed 50% softer, thanks in part to a new dual-layer system with a silicone baffle wall around the cups.

And here's another claim: 40% better ANC than the Headphone (1) Pro's nearest older (a) stablemate, thanks to 10 mics in total that have been repositioned on the inner walls of the earpieces. Does all of this make for a more silent backdrop for your music? You betcha it does.

Acoustically, Nothing isn't afraid of a collab either, and for this set of cans it teamed up with the famous (and rather chic) Metropolis Studios in Chiswick, London. This was not only for the creation of a new "Pro-level Flat EQ switch" on the left ear cup, but also to unveil a new Dynamic Spatial Audio mode plus five custom EQs, where one is meant to sound like you've been dropped into Studio B at the professional recording facility.

So where's the "but" within my verdict? For me, it's a weighty issue. Headphones like these must always marry sound quality and comfort with battery life and portability. Here, the battery life with ANC is a relatively unexciting 30 hours (or 28 with LDAC and ANC both in use), although it jumps to 68 hours without ANC or LDAC deployed. And once you add the case, it more than doubles the product's weight in your bag. The thing is, given the use of glass on the ear cups, you wouldn't want to go without a case, would you?

Nothing takes great pains to sell you on the aesthetic and design language of this new case, even suggesting you add a strap so it becomes a headphone handbag where the headband is the handle of the bag. But, I'm sorry, the Apple AirPods Max at least made the 'headphone bra' (still one of the most controversial cases out there) small and lightweight. This gray half-shell is not light — and don't go thinking it'll at least house your bundled USB-C-to-USB-C and 3.5mm-to-3.5mm cables, or even a replacement battery. It will not.

I think much of the added expense here goes on said case. And that to me does not represent value. Simply put, I found myself reaching for other headphones simply because I didn't want to carry the Nothing option. And that is a shame.

Sonically, there are marginal gains to be had over the Headphone (a) but depending on the music you most enjoy, you may actually prefer the (much) cheaper product from Nothing's own catalog for expanse and excitement. So again, it's a tough sell.

Nothing Headphone (1) Pro next to the inaugural Nothing Headphone (1), with its full caseFutureFutureFutureFutureFutureNothing Headphone (1) Pro review: Price & release date

• Released on September 28, 2026
• Priced $399 / £349 / (approx. AU$655)

Now then. This is premium territory for Nothing and then some, isn't it?

Given that the Nothing Headphone (1) launched in July 2025 for $299 / £299 / AU$549, and the follow-up Nothing Headphone (a) arrived in March 2026 for half that (at $199 / £149 / AU$329) Nothing essentially has to upsell its fans to the tune of $200 — or £200 — more than the most recent and very highly rated Headphone (a) release, to get you to look over at the Pro-suffixed set. And that is a big ask.

Now, consider the five-star CMF Headphone Pro, which I called "as good as $99 / £79 / AU$179 headphones can possibly look and sound" shortly after their release in September 2025. Hard not to think that the big ask just got even bigger, no?

Then again, $399 / £349 is not an unreasonable asking fee if they're that good; there's plenty at this level to pit them against in the wider flagship headphone space (Sony's WH-1000XM6 are $50 / £50 pricier, at $449 / £399 / AU$699, for example).

It's just that rarely have I seen three sets of headphones from a single brand, all released all within the same 15-month period, that a) look so similar (see attached photos) in terms of design and shape, save for the case you put them in; and b) that vary so much in price.

So let's delve a little deeper, to see where the money's gone.

(Image credit: Future)Nothing Headphone (1) Pro review: Specs

Drivers

1x 40 mm bass dynamic driver, 1x precision dynamic driver and 1x treble xMEMS driver per ear cup

Active noise cancellation

Yes (adaptive, tweakable static, ambient passthrough)

Battery life

Up to 68 hours with ANC off; up to 30 hours with ANC on

Weight

Headphones: 327g;
Case: 383.5g

Connectivity

Bluetooth 6.0 with LDAC, USB-C, Auracast

Frequency range

20Hz – 40kHz

Waterproofing

IP52

Other features

Certified hi-res for wireless listening up to 24-bit/96kHz; wired listening up to 24-bit/192kHz; 5 dynamic spatial audio modes in collab with Metropolis, dual device connection; auto-wear detection; low latency mode; advanced EQ per driver tabs; Personal Sound

Hello, yellow! (Image credit: Future)Nothing Headphone (1) Pro review: Features

• 5 Spatial Audio modes (Standard, Studio B by Metropolis, Live House, Club, Concert Hall) are fairly light touch
• Flat EQ switch to toggle between neutral and everyday listening (meant for pro mixing) is interesting, if hard to access… and not to my taste
• 5 mics per ear cup for ANC is a big improvement, aided by better passive NC

The headline-grabber here is the addition of Spatial Audio profiles that can either be deployed with or without head-tracking. If you're hoping for AirPods Max to Apple Music iPhone levels of head-turning immersive audio trickery, you'll be disappointed, but I did find the profiles added a sense of "OK, the live gig feels like it's in front of me" or "Oh I'm in a recording studio in leafy Chiswick, I get it" to the sound profiles.

As if to really emphasize the new audio architecture under the hood, Nothing has gone particularly specific with the EQ tabs here. If you bypass 'Simple' (which offers the usual 'vocal boost' presets and the option to create your own) and head to 'Advanced' within the Equaliser page on the Nothing X app, you can actually tweak the various settings per driver — well, for the 'precision driver' (ie. the midrange dynamic driver) and the 'main drivers' (which would be the 40mm bass dynamic unit and the xMEMS treble driver). Yes, really.

Add to this Nothing's Q Factor tab (to define the width or sharpness of the frequency band being boosted or cut), Gain (the loudness in decibels of a specific frequency band being toyed with) and Frequency (you can choose a specific frequency from 20Hz up to 40kHz to tweak) and essentially, if you're quite sure that 11,595Hz is where you need a boost you can have at it. And you can have it sharply, and with a modified jolt to the loudness, if you so want — by first locating the Precision dynamic driver dot on the stave, because that handles frequencies between 5 kHz–15 kHz.

While impressive to toy with, the above sonic tweaks pale into relative insignificance once you locate Personal Sound, in my opinion. It's not new to this product, but I've long been a fan. This is a test of your actual hearing, in whatever environment you find yourself. It takes around three minutes, during which you listen to ever-decreasing tones of different frequencies in each ear, until you cannot hear them. At the end of it, a personalized profile will be added to your cans and this, to me, makes a lot more difference than the tweaks I made without it. My hearing is good, but still, this test finds the areas that could be subtly bumped or eased off, for me.

Now, Nothing's 'Flat' EQ toggle, on the top inner edge of the left ear cup, developed alongside Metropolis Studios. Honestly, it's hard to find and difficult to switch on or off while wearing the headphones, but since you can't do so within the app, you will need to use said switch. The feature is billed as a "neutral profile that removes coloration and processing" and "designed for specific listening situations — like reviewing tracks or comparing mixes". Nothing even suggests that the type of situations in which you'll need it: "a clean setup to make critical listening decisions about how a track behaves before it reaches audiences." You should note that Transparency Mode, Spatial Audio and EQ settings are disabled when Flat EQ is on.

For me, Flat EQ is a miss. Deploy it and there's an odd sense of being in a tunnel with a bit of a warm veil and even a slight echo to the audio. It's novel, but neutral and useful for critical listening? During my testing, not so much.

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What of the ANC? It's much better. Nothing has put three feed-forward and two feedback mics on each ear cup capture noise. The mics are also now positioned inward in a bid to better avoid direct wind exposure and airflow interference. Basically, Headphone (1) Pro does a better job at understanding your surroundings and adjusting things according to extraneous sounds in your immediate environment.

You can select Adaptive Active Noise Cancellation, which automatically adjusts between Low, Medium and High levels based on your surroundings for a claimed maximum of 46 dB of noise reduction, or manually select it yourself — and when deploying 'High' I was very impressed. My hunch is that the claimed "40% broader noise cancellation coverage across the frequency range" and "5 dB stronger average noise reduction than Headphone (1)" are true, but that aside from the mics and software, said improvements also have plenty to do with the stepped-up padding and new silicone ‘baffle wall’ around the cups to create a better seal around the ear.

Transparency mode? It's good. It really does do what it says on the tin: lets the world in (particularly my voice and the voices of those around me, vying for my attention), but without any tinniness to my music.

Elsewhere, you can "start a broadcast" to other Auracast-enabled devices nearby simply by playing music and toggling on 'Broadcast Audio' in the ap. You can also receive or join broadcasts (with or without a password, if you or your sharer has set one), which is fun and still relatively novel, despite Auracast having launched a few years ago now. Dual connection and a low-lag mode are here, and during my tests wearer-detection (which can be switched on or off in the device settings) was very reliable.

Lastly, call quality: very good indeed. My testing involved taking calls on a particularly windswept day on the Dorset coastline, yet callers said I sounded remarkably clear.

• Features score: 4.5 / 5

(Image credit: Future)Nothing Headphone (1) Pro review: Sound quality

• LDAC support, plus hi-res wired via USB-C or 3.5mm bundled cables
• Highly tweakable sound (if hard to understand via the driver EQ tabs)
• Integrated and neutral by default — if you want 'fun' they may not be ideal

If you're in a rush, know that much of what I'm about to impart in this section can be boiled down to: "They're very good for sound, but better than the cheaper Nothing Headphone (a)? Not especially — unless you always listen with wires".

There are of course the additional spatial audio modes (all five of them, with the option of head-tracking) in this new product, whereas the Headphone (a) only offers a concert mode or cinema mode — and both of those can only move with your head, rather than giving you the option of using your device as a fixed source. However, I found each of the profiles within the Headphone (1) Pro quite light touch, rather than the "Wait, that's so good!" experience you get when sonic passages slip under your chin, past your left ear and down to the small of your back with the AirPods Max 2.

There's nothing wrong with subtlety and faithfulness to a recording (in fact I really like these attributes in headphones) but when listening to my specific reference tracks in an a/b test against the older Nothing headphones, I actually found the bite, attack and general zeal across the frequencies of the cheaper Headphone (a) marginally more fun to listen to than the integrated, studious, hi-fi approach of the Headphone (1) Pro.

That will of course be a matter of taste and may depend on which genres of music you most enjoy. Both sonic recipes are valid — and when listening via USB-C audio to hi-res tracks on my FiiO DAP, greater detail through the leading edges of notes can certainly be had in the Headphone (1) Pro, which makes sense when you realize that the Headphone (a) tops out at 24-bit/96kHz, whereas the Headphone (1) Pro lists resolutions at up to 24-bit/192 kHz when going wired with USB-C.

I cue up The Killers' In the Car Outside and there's a beautiful circumaural presentation to the audio. I have to commend Nothing on the multi-driver integration (the company is proud to have created one of the first over-ear headphones to use an xMEMS driver), with a treble that's particularly sparkling, easy and natural when Brandon Flowers starts to unfurl his vocal folds.

The Nothing Headphone (1) Pro also dig an extra ounce of texture and emotion from within John Frusciante's hard-lived but defiant vocal in Omission, alongside (but never at the expense of) the tambourine and female backing vocals. Switch to an instrumental or classical piece, such as Roberto Cacciapaglia's Universal Dance, and the Headphone (1) Pro are at their happiest, celebrating the rhythmic depression of keys in a cohesive and expansive mix. Head to BackRoad Gee's raucous, rough and ready grime track Live in the Flesh, however, and you may just think these headphones are playing a little safe through a clean, but perhaps marginally over-sanitized, low end.

That said, this is less about any sonic shortfalls with the product itself and more about the well-documented talents of Nothing's own previous (a)-suffixed cans which, however you slice it, are $200 (or £200) cheaper than these. And I'm just not sure the sound is that much better.

• Sound quality score: 4 / 5

FutureFutureFutureFutureFutureFutureFutureNothing Headphone (1) Pro review: Design

• Slightly firmer but still comfortable clamping force, which helps with ANC
• Triple-driver array is well handled
• Battery life is middling; the half-case is a sore point

I'm a big fan of the adjusted clamping force and general comfort levels here, despite the nominal additional weight (these weigh 327g; the older-generation set weigh 310g).

Nothing products are known for their forward-thinking design language and so if this section feels a tad longer than is traditional for a set of headphones, there’s your reason: there’s plenty to get through.

Visually as well as under the hood, the Headphone (1) Pro’s ear cups can be seen as a refinement on those in the Headphone (1) in the same way that the MiniDisc was a refinement on the cassette tape; much better technically, but perhaps unable to command the recognition or longevity it deserved. To be clear, yes, I have lived through both physical formats' respective heydays.

A lot of work has been done on this ear cup design and Nothing wants you to know it; the padding around each cup is dual-layer and much better; the hinges feel more premium (and are silent); the headband padding means said band never gets tender across the top of my head.

Sadly, we do need to talk about the case, though. It’s hard to find good things to say about it. At a time when Apple AirPods Max 2 arrived still wearing their ‘headphones bra’ idea in lieu of a much-wanted hard-shell case, it’s odd that Nothing didn’t read the room. Instead, Nothing unveiled something like that but bigger, heavier and clunkier, and that only covers the ear cups so your cans look like they’ve been dropped (and are still partially suspended) in wet cement.

(Image credit: Future)

And if you’re thinking that at least there’ll be room for your USB-C cable or even replacement batteries in that thing, surely, sadly no. The hinge isn’t especially premium and so the case simply clatters open, which is neither easy to use nor especially useful. It is also heavy at 383.5g (much heavier than the cans themselves) and, I believe, has been an expensive extra. I’d have preferred to opt out. For those who want to wear their headphones in places other than over their ears or draped around their neck, there are holes to fit your own shoulder strap to the Nothing case, so the whole thing can be worn like a cross-body handbag.

I can imagine Nothing's design team excitedly saying “It’s never been done before!” and the market research focus groups coming back with the reason why. This case makes the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro heavy, bulky and cumbersome.

Yes, there is a glass top plate to each driver housing, but Nothing took great pains to tell us how sturdy and shatter-proof this solution is, so there’s no need for such a bulky case, surely? I recently took a very long-haul flight — a great opportunity to test the active noise cancellation here, and very good it was. But let me tell you that once they were in my carry-on bag, I’d have given a lot of money not to have committed to this plan. And it’s a shame, because the actual audio architecture is really good here.

There are also a lot of buttons of varying shapes and sizes on the Headphone (1) Pro. The left ear cup is where you’ll find Nothing’s new ‘flat’ sound profile button slider, on the inner edge of the rectangular top corner of the softly rectangular earpiece. It’s a little hard to access and slide across during wear, but it’s there. The right earpiece, however, is a lot busier. It's a solution Nothing fans will know well, involving a button, a roller and a paddle — and I really like it. Said buttons are snappy and responsive, and the roller is a great way to tweak volume.

Where the design lets itself down, aside from the case, is when it comes to stamina. Where the older Nothing Headphone (a) could go for up to 135 hours without ANC on, or up to 75 hours with noise cancellation, you'll only get up to 68 hours — and that's without ANC. Switch on noise-nixing and you'll only get up to 30 hours of playtime; add LDAC to the mix and it drops to just 28 hours. See how it's hard to make a case for the newer set being a better buy, as well as being much more expensive?

• Design score: 3.5 / 5

(Image credit: Future)Nothing Headphone (1) Pro review: Value

• Very good-looking headphones (until you put the case over them)
• Stuffed with features and sonically up to par, if low on stamina
• That case has eaten into Nothing's budget, though… 

The looks and style of these headphones (aside from the case) make them seem worthy of their price — and the sound is up to scratch. The ANC, too, is very good, as is the Transparency and extra whistles and bells.

There are two thorns in the Headphone (1) Pro's side: the stamina (which is a long way short of the cheaper cans they supersede) and the heavy unlikeable case. If there were a third, it would be the talents of the cheaper Headphone (a), which includes most of what makes the Headphone (1) Pro special, and delivers it for a lot less.

• Value score: 3 / 5

Should I buy the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro?

Section

Notes

Score

Features

Great ANC, wearer detection and, my favorite, Personal Sound. The spatial audio modes are light touch though, and Flat EQ is a miss

4.5/5

Sound quality

Detailed (especially when going wired) and integrated. Some may crave a little more punch and verve, but if you like things neutral, they're a talented listen

4/5

Design

The headphones themselves are comfortable and chic, if a tad heavier. The case, however, does let the overall proposition down — as does the stamina

3.5/5

Value

A hard sell when Nothing's own cheaper Headphone (a) option is lighter, a tad more energetic sonically and can go for a lot longer

3/5

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}to { opacity: 1; }}#fv-chart-1790091940481-oxgpzeztl-slideshow .fv-slideshow-nav-row {position: relative !important;display: flex !important;justify-content: space-between !important;align-items: center !important;padding: 0 0 16px 0 !important;width: 100% !important;z-index: 20 !important;}#fv-chart-1790091940481-oxgpzeztl-slideshow .fv-nav-btn {background-color: var(--riv-primary) !important;color: #ffffff !important;border: none !important;border-radius: 4px !important;padding: 8px 16px !important;font-size: 14px !important;font-weight: 700 !important;cursor: pointer !important;display: flex !important;align-items: center !important;justify-content: center !important;gap: 6px !important;transition: opacity 0.2s, background-color 0.2s !important;height: 36px !important;text-transform: none !important;box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,0.1) !important;}#fv-chart-1790091940481-oxgpzeztl-slideshow .fv-nav-btn svg {width: 18px !important;height: 18px !important;stroke-width: 3px !important;filter: none !important;}#fv-chart-1790091940481-oxgpzeztl-slideshow .fv-nav-btn:hover {opacity: 0.9 !important;transform: translateY(-1px) !important;}#fv-chart-1790091940481-oxgpzeztl-slideshow .fv-nav-btn.disabled {background-color: #E5E7EB !important;color: #9CA3AF !important;cursor: default !important;pointer-events: none !important;box-shadow: none !important;}#fv-chart-1790091940481-oxgpzeztl-slideshow .fv-slide-counter {font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif !important;font-size: 14px !important;font-weight: 600 !important;color: #374151 !important;text-align: center !important;min-width: 40px !important;background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8) !important;padding: 2px 8px !important;border-radius: 10px !important;}#fv-chart-1790091940481-oxgpzeztl-slideshow .fv-slideshow-select {position: absolute !important;top: 10px !important;right: 10px !important;z-index: 20 !important;appearance: none !important;-webkit-appearance: none !important;-moz-appearance: none !important;background-color: white !important;border: 1px solid #d1d5db !important;color: #1F2937 !important;font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif !important;font-size: 14px !important;font-weight: 600 !important;padding: 6px 32px 6px 12px !important;border-radius: 4px !important;cursor: pointer !important;box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,0.05) !important;background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' fill='none' viewBox='0 0 20 20'%3e%3cpath stroke='%236b7280' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round' stroke-width='1.5' d='M6 8l4 4 4-4'/%3e%3c/svg%3e") !important;background-position: right 0.5rem center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: 1.5em 1.5em !important;}#fv-chart-1790091940481-oxgpzeztl-slideshow .fv-slideshow-select:focus {outline: 2px solid #2E6E93 !important;border-color: #2E6E93 !important;}#fv-chart-1790091940481-oxgpzeztl .fv-chart-title {font-weight: bold !important;text-align: center !important;margin-bottom: 0.5rem !important;color: var(--riv-primary) !important;font-size: 20px !important;line-height: 1.2 !important;font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif !important;text-transform: none !important;white-space: normal !important;overflow-wrap: break-word !important;padding: 0 20px !important;}#fv-chart-1790091940481-oxgpzeztl .fv-chart-subhead {font-size: 18px !important;font-weight: 500 !important;text-align: center !important;margin-bottom: 2rem !important;color: #374151 !important;line-height: 1.7 !important;font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif !important;display: block !important;text-transform: none !important;padding: 0 20px !important;}#fv-chart-1790091940481-oxgpzeztl .rv-chart-caption { font-size: 15px !important; color: #374151 !important; text-align: center !important; font-style: normal !important; font-weight: normal !important; line-height: 1.7 !important; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif !important; display: block !important; }#fv-chart-1790091940481-oxgpzeztl .fv-versus-chart { display: flex; flex-direction: column; width: 100%; margin-top: 1rem; }#fv-chart-1790091940481-oxgpzeztl .fv-versus-header { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; padding: 0 1rem; }#fv-chart-1790091940481-oxgpzeztl .fv-versus-select-wrapper { flex: 1; min-width: 0; }#fv-chart-1790091940481-oxgpzeztl .fv-versus-select-wrapper.fv-left { text-align: center; padding-right: 1rem; }#fv-chart-1790091940481-oxgpzeztl .fv-versus-select-wrapper.fv-right { text-align: center; padding-left: 1rem; }#fv-chart-1790091940481-oxgpzeztl .fv-versus-select-container { position: relative; display: inline-block; max-width: 100%; width: 100%; }#fv-chart-1790091940481-oxgpzeztl .fv-versus-chevron { position: absolute; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); pointer-events: none; width: 16px; height: 16px; flex-shrink: 0; }#fv-chart-1790091940481-oxgpzeztl .fv-versus-select-wrapper.fv-left .fv-versus-chevron { right: 0; }#fv-chart-1790091940481-oxgpzeztl .fv-versus-select-wrapper.fv-right .fv-versus-chevron { right: 0; }#fv-chart-1790091940481-oxgpzeztl .fv-versus-select { background: transparent; border: none; border-bottom: 2px solid; font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif; font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px; padding: 0.25rem 0; cursor: pointer; outline: none; appearance: none; -webkit-appearance: none; -moz-appearance: none; max-width: 100%; width: 100%; text-overflow: ellipsis; overflow: hidden; white-space: nowrap; }#fv-chart-1790091940481-oxgpzeztl .fv-versus-select.fv-select-left { text-align: center; direction: ltr; padding-right: 1.25rem; }#fv-chart-1790091940481-oxgpzeztl .fv-versus-select.fv-select-right { text-align: center; padding-right: 1.25rem; }#fv-chart-1790091940481-oxgpzeztl .fv-versus-select option { font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-weight: 400; font-size: 14px; color: #374151; direction: ltr; text-align: left; }#fv-chart-1790091940481-oxgpzeztl .fv-versus-vs { font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif; font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px; color: #374151; letter-spacing: 0.1em; padding: 0 1rem; }#fv-chart-1790091940481-oxgpzeztl .fv-versus-body { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.5rem; }#fv-chart-1790091940481-oxgpzeztl .fv-versus-row { position: relative; height: auto; padding-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 0.25rem; display: block; }#fv-chart-1790091940481-oxgpzeztl .fv-versus-bar-container { position: relative; height: 32px; display: flex; align-items: center; }#fv-chart-1790091940481-oxgpzeztl .fv-versus-bar-left-wrapper { flex: 1; height: 100%; display: flex; justify-content: flex-end; align-items: center; }#fv-chart-1790091940481-oxgpzeztl .fv-versus-bar-right-wrapper { flex: 1; height: 100%; display: flex; justify-content: flex-start; align-items: center; }#fv-chart-1790091940481-oxgpzeztl .fv-versus-bar { height: 32px; width: var(--target-width); transition: width 0.8s ease-out; animation: fv-grow-max-width 0.8s ease-out forwards; display: flex; align-items: center; overflow: hidden; color: #ffffff; }#fv-chart-1790091940481-oxgpzeztl .fv-versus-bar-left { border-radius: 4px 0 0 4px; justify-content: flex-end; padding: 0 8px; }#fv-chart-1790091940481-oxgpzeztl .fv-versus-bar-right { border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0; justify-content: flex-start; padding: 0 8px; }@keyframes fv-grow-max-width {from { max-width: 0; }to { max-width: 100%; }}#fv-chart-1790091940481-oxgpzeztl .fv-versus-center-line { position: absolute; left: 50%; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 4px; background-color: #ffffff; transform: translateX(-50%); z-index: 1; }#fv-chart-1790091940481-oxgpzeztl .fv-inside-left { white-space: nowrap; flex-shrink: 0; }#fv-chart-1790091940481-oxgpzeztl .fv-inside-right { white-space: nowrap; flex-shrink: 0; }#fv-chart-1790091940481-oxgpzeztl .fv-versus-val-text { font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif; font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px; }#fv-chart-1790091940481-oxgpzeztl .fv-versus-pct-diff { font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; }#fv-chart-1790091940481-oxgpzeztl .fv-versus-label { position: absolute; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); top: 0; background-color: transparent; border: none; box-shadow: none; padding: 0; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px; color: #374151; white-space: nowrap; }#fv-chart-1790091940481-oxgpzeztl .sr-only { position: absolute !important; width: 1px !important; height: 1px !important; padding: 0 !important; margin: -1px !important; overflow: hidden !important; clip: rect(0,0,0,0) !important; white-space: nowrap !important; border: 0 !important; }#fv-chart-1790091940481-oxgpzeztl .fv-bottom-bar { display: flex !important; flex-direction: column !important; align-items: center !important; margin-top: 0.5rem !important; gap: 1rem !important; }#fv-chart-1790091940481-oxgpzeztl .fv-footer-content { text-align: center !important; width: 100% !important; }#fv-chart-1790091940481-oxgpzeztl .fv-logo {display: block !important;margin: 0 auto !important;width: 120px !important;min-width: 120px !important;max-width: 120px !important;height: auto !important;object-fit: contain !important;flex-shrink: 0 !important;}#fv-chart-1790091940481-oxgpzeztl .fv-dropdown-wrapper { text-align: center !important; margin-bottom: 16px !important; margin-top: 0 !important; }#fv-chart-1790091940481-oxgpzeztl .fv-dropdown-title-container { position: relative !important; display: inline-block !important; max-width: 100% !important; }#fv-chart-1790091940481-oxgpzeztl .fv-dropdown-title {appearance: none !important;-webkit-appearance: none !important;-moz-appearance: none !important;background: transparent !important;border: none !important;font-size: 18px !important;font-weight: 600 !important;color: var(--riv-primary) !important;padding-right: 28px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;cursor: pointer !important;text-align: center !important;text-align-last: center !important;width: auto !important;max-width: 100% !important;font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif !important;line-height: 1.3 !important;margin: 0 !important;text-overflow: ellipsis !important;overflow: hidden !important;white-space: nowrap !important;}#fv-chart-1790091940481-oxgpzeztl .fv-dropdown-title:focus { outline: none !important; }#fv-chart-1790091940481-oxgpzeztl .fv-dropdown-title::-ms-expand { display: none !important; }#fv-chart-1790091940481-oxgpzeztl .fv-dropdown-chevron {position: absolute !important;right: 0 !important;top: 50% !important;transform: translateY(-50%) !important;pointer-events: none !important;color: var(--riv-primary) !important;display: flex !important;align-items: center !important;}#fv-chart-1790091940481-oxgpzeztl .fv-carousel-title-controls { display: flex !important; justify-content: space-between !important; align-items: center !important; margin-bottom: 16px !important; width: 100% !important; gap: 12px !important; }#fv-chart-1790091940481-oxgpzeztl .fv-carousel-nav-btn {background: transparent !important; border: 1px solid #d1d5db !important; border-radius: 6px !important; padding: 6px 10px !important;cursor: pointer !important; font-size: 14px !important; color: #374151 !important; display: flex !important; align-items: center !important; gap: 4px !important; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif !important;}#fv-chart-1790091940481-oxgpzeztl .fv-carousel-nav-btn:hover { border-color: #9ca3af !important; }#fv-chart-1790091940481-oxgpzeztl .fv-carousel-counter { font-size: 14px !important; color: #374151 !important; text-align: center !important; margin-top: 1rem !important; }#fv-chart-1790091940481-oxgpzeztl .fv-legend { display: flex !important; justify-content: center !important; flex-wrap: wrap !important; gap: 8px 16px !important; margin: 0 !important; padding: 0 !important; margin-top: 1rem !important; }#fv-chart-1790091940481-oxgpzeztl .fv-legend-item { display: flex !important; align-items: center !important; gap: 6px !important; font-size: 14px !important; color: #374151 !important; }#fv-chart-1790091940481-oxgpzeztl .fv-legend-color { width: 12px !important; height: 12px !important; border-radius: 3px !important; }#fv-chart-1790091940481-oxgpzeztl .fv-multi-value-legend {display: flex !important;justify-content: center !important;flex-wrap: wrap !important;gap: 12px 24px !important;margin-bottom: 1.5rem !important;padding: 0 !important;}#fv-chart-1790091940481-oxgpzeztl .fv-multi-legend-item { display: flex !important; align-items: center !important; gap: 8px !important; font-size: 14px !important; color: #374151 !important; font-weight: 500 !important; }#fv-chart-1790091940481-oxgpzeztl .fv-multi-legend-swatch { width: 16px !important; height: 16px !important; border-radius: 3px !important; }#fv-chart-1790091940481-oxgpzeztl .fv-benchmark-group { margin-bottom: 1rem !important; }#fv-chart-1790091940481-oxgpzeztl .fv-benchmark-title {font-size: 18px !important; font-weight: 600 !important; margin-bottom: 16px !important; margin-top: 0 !important; padding: 0 !important;text-align: center !important; color: var(--riv-primary) !important; flex: 1 !important; min-width: 0 !important;font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.3 !important;text-transform: none !important;white-space: normal !important;overflow-wrap: break-word !important;word-wrap: break-word !important;max-width: 100% !important;}#fv-chart-1790091940481-oxgpzeztl .fv-bar-row, #fv-chart-1790091940481-oxgpzeztl .fv-stacked-product { display: flex !important; align-items: center !important; width: 100% !important; margin-bottom: 0.75rem !important; position: relative !important; }#fv-chart-1790091940481-oxgpzeztl .fv-bar-label { width: 150px !important; flex-shrink: 0 !important; font-size: 14px !important; color: #374151 !important; padding-right: 10px !important; text-align: right !important; font-weight: 500 !important; display: block !important; }#fv-chart-1790091940481-oxgpzeztl .fv-bar-container { flex-grow: 1 !important; background-color: #E5E7EB !important; border-radius: 4px !important; min-height: 25px !important; border: 1px solid #D1D5DB !important; position: relative !important; display: flex !important; align-items: center !important; }#fv-chart-1790091940481-oxgpzeztl .fv-bar-commentary-inline { display: none !important; position: absolute !important; left: 150px !important; top: 0 !important; bottom: 0 !important; right: 0 !important; width: calc(100% - 150px) !important; margin: 0 !important; padding: 0 8px !important; font-size: 13px !important; color: #fff !important; background: rgba(0,0,0,0.8) !important; border-radius: 4px !important; line-height: 1.4 !important; font-weight: normal !important; text-transform: none !important; word-wrap: break-word !important; z-index: 10 !important; align-items: center !important; overflow-y: auto !important; }#fv-chart-1790091940481-oxgpzeztl.preview-wrapper .fv-bar-row:hover .fv-bar-commentary-inline, #fv-chart-1790091940481-oxgpzeztl.preview-wrapper .fv-bar-commentary-inline:focus, #fv-chart-1790091940481-oxgpzeztl.preview-wrapper .fv-bar-commentary-inline:focus-within, #fv-chart-1790091940481-oxgpzeztl.mobile-view .fv-bar-row:hover .fv-bar-commentary-inline, #fv-chart-1790091940481-oxgpzeztl.mobile-view .fv-bar-commentary-inline:focus, #fv-chart-1790091940481-oxgpzeztl.mobile-view .fv-bar-commentary-inline:focus-within { display: flex !important; }#fv-chart-1790091940481-oxgpzeztl .fv-bar { height: 100% !important; border-radius: 3px !important; display: flex !important; align-items: center !important; transition: opacity 0.2s ease, width 0.8s ease-out !important; min-height: 23px !important; }#fv-chart-1790091940481-oxgpzeztl .fv-bar:hover { opacity: 0.8 !important; }#fv-chart-1790091940481-oxgpzeztl .fv-bar-inner-content { display: flex !important; justify-content: space-between !important; align-items: center !important; width: 100% !important; height: 100% !important; padding: 0 8px !important; font-size: 14px !important; font-weight: bold !important; overflow: hidden !important; }#fv-chart-1790091940481-oxgpzeztl .fv-bar-inner-label { white-space: nowrap !important; overflow: hidden !important; text-overflow: ellipsis !important; padding-right: 8px !important; }#fv-chart-1790091940481-oxgpzeztl .fv-bar-inner-value { flex-shrink: 0 !important; }#fv-chart-1790091940481-oxgpzeztl .fv-bar-value-outside { padding-left: 8px !important; font-size: 14px !important; font-weight: bold !important; color: #374151 !important; white-space: nowrap !important; }#fv-chart-1790091940481-oxgpzeztl .fv-bar-label.fv-primary-product { font-weight: bold !important; color: var(--riv-primary) !important; }#fv-chart-1790091940481-oxgpzeztl .fv-multi-bar-container { flex-direction: column !important; padding: 4px !important; align-items: stretch !important; gap: 4px !important; height: auto !important; }#fv-chart-1790091940481-oxgpzeztl .fv-multi-bar-item { display: flex !important; align-items: center !important; height: 25px !important; width: 100% !important; }#fv-chart-1790091940481-oxgpzeztl .fv-stacked-bar { display: flex !important; overflow: hidden !important; }#fv-chart-1790091940481-oxgpzeztl .fv-stacked-segment { height: 100% !important; display: flex !important; align-items: center !important; justify-content: flex-end !important; padding-right: 8px !important; border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3) !important; }#fv-chart-1790091940481-oxgpzeztl .fv-stacked-segment:last-child { border-right: none !important; }#fv-chart-1790091940481-oxgpzeztl .fv-segment-value { font-size: 14px !important; font-weight: bold !important; }#fv-chart-1790091940481-oxgpzeztl .fv-grouped-bar-product { display: flex !important; flex-direction: column !important; width: 100% !important; margin-bottom: 1.25rem !important; }#fv-chart-1790091940481-oxgpzeztl .fv-grouped-product-title-wrapper { padding-left: 150px !important; }#fv-chart-1790091940481-oxgpzeztl .fv-grouped-product-title { width: 100% !important; text-align: left !important; padding-right: 0 !important; margin-bottom: 0.5rem !important; font-weight: 700 !important; font-size: 14px !important; color: #374151 !important; text-transform: none !important; }#fv-chart-1790091940481-oxgpzeztl .fv-bar-cluster { width: 100% !important; flex-grow: 1 !important; display: flex !important; flex-direction: column !important; }#fv-chart-1790091940481-oxgpzeztl .fv-bar-cluster .fv-bar-row { margin-bottom: 3px !important; }#fv-chart-1790091940481-oxgpzeztl .fv-bar-cluster .fv-bar-container { height: 20px !important; }#fv-chart-1790091940481-oxgpzeztl .riv-grid line {stroke: #D1D5DB !important;stroke-dasharray: 3 3 !important;}#fv-chart-1790091940481-oxgpzeztl .fv-x-axis-wrapper { display: flex !important; 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You want a fashion statement as well as headphones
Want to wear your love of music and a design-focused company strapped across your body like a handbag? This is the pair of headphones for you (although you'll need to buy said cross-body strap and attach it to the case).

You have a Sony or Samsung phone
LDAC support is here and while you take a minor hit on battery life, get it streaming and it's good stuff through these talented drivers.

You want to level up on ANC
These cans are just better at passive and active isolation than Nothing's previous efforts, and I like that a lot.

Don't buy them if...

You want extra-special spatial audio
Nothing has added five spatial audio options here, in conjunction with Metropolis Studios, and with the option of dynamic head-tracking in each. For me, though, it's all a little bit lightweight. Want AirPods Max performance with Apple's head-tracked Spatial Audio? You'll need to buy those products.

You need to travel light
The Nothing Headphone (1) Pro and case weigh a total of 710.5g, which Google tells me is the same as the Magic Keyboard designed for the 12.9-inch iPad Pro, a regular down-filled sleeping bag, a downhill mountain biking helmet or a large jar of pickled onions. What I'm saying is, pack them in your backpack and you'll notice the weight.

You need stamina for a long-haul flight and back
I recently took a 15-hour flight to Tokyo, which landed late, after nearly 16 hours in the air. These headphones will only last for up to 28 hours when deploying LDAC and ANC, so my return journey would likely see me caught short. View Deal

Nothing Headphone (1) Pro review: Also consider

Nothing Headphone (1) Pro

Nothing Headphone (a)

Sony WH-1000XM6

Price

$399 / £349 / (approx. AU$655)

$199 / £149 / AU$329

$449 / £399 / AU$699

Drivers

Bass Dynamic: 40 mm; Precision Dynamic: 13 × 8 mm; Treble xMEMS: 3.2 × 6.0 × 1.15 MM, Solid-State

40mm

30mm dynamic

Active noise cancellation

Yes

Yes

Yes

Quoted battery life

68 hours (ANC off)
30 hours (ANC on)

135 hours (ANC off); 75 hours (ANC on)

30 hours (ANC on)

Weight

327g

310g

254g

Connectivity

Bluetooth 6.1, LDAC, USB-C Audio, 3.5mm jack

Bluetooth 5.4, LDAC, USB-C audio, 3.5mm jack

Bluetooth 5.3, 3.5mm

Frequency range

20 Hz - 40 kHz

20 Hz - 40 kHz

20 Hz - 20 kHz

Waterproofing

Yes, IP52

Yes, IP52

None

Nothing Headphone (a)
Want most (though not all) of the perks on offer here, in a lighter set of headphones (albeit with only a drawstring bag to protect them) that will play for longer with a zealous, spacious sound, for a lot less money? This is your best buy.
Read more in our full Nothing Headphone (a) review

Sony WH-1000XM6
They're top sellers for a reason, these Sony headphones. They're light, the design is much more portable, the ANC is class-leading and although you'll need to part with a little more money to get them, features such as Quick Attention, mic mute and the Sony Connect app make them a great overall package.
Learn more in our in-depth Sony WH-1000XM6 review

How I tested the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro

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• Tested for two weeks, listened against the Headphone (a), AirPods Max 2, CMF Headphone Pro, Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 and Nothing Headphone (1)
• Listened at home, on a long-haul flight, in a hotel room in Tokyo and while walking alone along a blustery seafront, in the rain
• Listened to Tidal Masters, Qobuz and Apple Music Lossless tracks via USB-C to my FiiO player and streamed to my iPhone 15 Pro, MacBook Pro and Sony Xperia smartphone

The Nothing Headphone (1) Pro became my primary travel companions for two weeks — after a 24-hour run-in period. And to be honest, there were times when I wished I hadn't brought their heavy case along, in my hand luggage.

They accompanied me to the airport (walking brusquely to Heathrow's T5 from the Airport Express train) and even on the hotel balcony in Tokyo during a minor 5.0 earthquake — no really, I promise I'm telling the truth.

To assess comfort levels (very good), ANC (also very effective) and battery life claims (less impressive), I followed TechRadar's meticulous methodology testing and found much to report back on — including their slightly underwhelming stamina.

To check the audio chops across the frequencies, I listened for many hours, in various environments, to my own reference playlists on Apple Music, Qobuz and Tidal, alongside TechRadar's reference tracks, plus podcasts and movies.

I’ve been testing audio products for well over seven years now, full-time — first at our sister site What Hi-Fi? and now here at TechRadar. As a dancer, aerialist and musical theater performer in another life, I have always found sound quality, fit and the user experience to be key issues for me in headphones, but having heard how wonderful ANC can be when done well, I know what I'm listening out for there, too.

Read more about how we test earbuds at TechRadar

• First reviewed: September 2026

It's been a hot minute since we've had a major sale in Australia, which makes the arrival of Amazon Prime Big Deal Days all the more exciting, especially if you're in the market for a new coffee machine.

• Follow our live coverage of the Prime Big Deal Days sale

Prime Day 2.0 as we like to call it here at TechRadar Australia, kicked off today, Tuesday, September 29, and will run for an entire week, coming to a close on Monday, October 5 — yes, I'm fully aware that's a public holiday, but if there's a chance of securing a new espresso machine for less, it will be worth staying home, trust me. Plus, with International Coffee Day falling on October 1, there's quite literally never been a better time to invest in a new espresso machine or bean-to-cup machine for the home.

Coffee machines proved incredibly popular during the previous Prime Day that took place back in July, and I even saw some all-time low prices on various models from the likes of Philips, De'Longhi and Breville, to name a few.

And this sale has delivered as well, with the gorgeous Philips Baristina dropping to a record low of just AU$398 in both colour options. There are, of course, other models to choose from, with all the big-name and trusts brands in coffee offering deep discounts, including Breville and De'Longhi. Some prices are similar, or even slightly less than their previous Prime Day price. Some others have, perhaps unsurprisingly, increased. Whether that means they'll come back down again as we move through the sale remains to be seen.

I'll be keeping this page updated throughout Prime Big Deal Days, and as experience has taught me, new deals can appear at any moment, so be sure to check back regularly.

Best Prime Big Deal Days 2026 coffee machines deals in Australia currently liveAutomatic coffee machines

4400 Series Fully Automatic Espresso Machine: was $1199 now $738.99
This Philips bean-to-cup machine did shop to below AU$600 during the last Prime day, so while this discount isn't as great, it's still a good price for what I consider to be an excellent bean-to-cup espresso machine. It can make 12 coffee-based drinks, all of which are served perfectly time after time, and it's a great option for smaller households due to it having 2 customisable profiles. However, I have to admit that I wasn't too fond of its milk foaming skills in my LatteGo 4400 Series review.View Deal

2300 Series Fully Automatic Espresso Machine: was $749 now $488.99
If you want to save a little bit more money, or you simply don't need all the drink recipes offered by the 4400 listed above, then the Philips 2300 is another great choice. There are only four drinks to choose from: espresso, coffee, cappuccino and hot water — and there are no user profiles, but the brewing group is the same, so you'll get a practically identical coffee as with the 4400. View Deal

KF7 espresso machine incl. milk container and hose: was $2199 now $1580
We've not reviewed the KF7, but we have reviewed the KF6 and KF8, which share the same brewing group, and we love them. The main differences lie in their features and drink presets. The KF7 has over 20 recipes to choose from, and four customisable user profiles. Control is via a 3.5-inch colour touchscreen, and it uses a hose-based milk system. There's no dedicated mode for non-dairy milk, but if my experience tells me anything, it will still function just fine. View Deal

Magnifica Evo ECAM29031SB: was $999 now $649
This De'Longhi machine did drop quite a bit lower in price during the last Prime Day, but I'd argue this is still a decent price to pay for what is a talented machine. It offers a wealth of customisation at the touch of a few buttons to pour out your ideal coffee and ultimately combines the best of a manual machine, without the need to get too hands-on.View Deal

Eletta Explore Perfetto (ECAM45055G): was $1999 now $949
There are a few differences between specific Eletta Explore models, but you can still take our 4.5-star De'Longhi Eletta Explore review as a good basis for what to expect. Capable of making both hot and cold coffee brews, this bean-to-cup machine produces delicious results, although it's not without its quirks. This is the base model in the range, and so doesn't have Wi-Fi connectivity and therefore doesn't get app support or Bean Adapt technology.View Deal

This compact bean-to-cup coffee machine is nothing short of outstanding. Not only does it look the part, but it serves up consistently delicious coffee. There's plenty of customisation on offer, so you can tweak the various preset recipes and it uses the brand's LatteCrema technology for expertly frothed milk. Check out our De'Longhi Rivelia review for more information. View Deal

An investment, yes, but the Jura 10 is essentially like having your own personal barista at home, it does so much. There are 42 drink options to choose from, including delicious cold brew. This is the lowest price I've ever seen on this talented machine, so make sure to read our full Jura J10 review for more information before you add to basket.View Deal

Manual & semi-automatic coffee machines

The Breville Bambino Plus is incredibly simple to use, and can take care of most of the coffee making process for you. Grind some beans into the porta filter, insert it into the group head and use the one-touch controls to brew. It also has a hands-free milk texturing system for expertly frothed milk, while ThermoJet technology means the machine is ready to use in seconds. There's very little you need to do to simply enjoy the results. It did drop to around AU$460 during the last Prime Day, making this a good deal. The best price is on the stainless steel model.View Deal

With a nice saving, it's hard to dismiss this Breville coffee machine deal. The Barista Express has a built-in grinder, tamper, and bean hopper, so there's no need to buy a separate grinder or hand tamp. Available in a few colourways under the same listing.View Deal

[Ed's Note: Not a large enough discount to spruik]

The Barista Express Impress takes everything that's great about the model above, and adds Breville's Impress tamping system. This involves a side-mounted lever that you will to tamp coffee grounds in the portafilter, with the idea being you achieve the perfect amount of pressure each time compared to manual tamping.View Deal

The Barista Pro: was $1399 now $948
[Ed's Note: RRP is now $999 - so not a good deal]

The Breville Barista Pro coffee machine not only impresses with its sleek brushed stainless steel design but also delivers exceptional cafe-quality coffee. It features a built-in conical burr grinder, 9 bars of pressure, and a 2L water tank. The intuitive LCD interface makes it easy to adjust grind size and cup volume, allowing you to customise your drinks, and it comes with a steam wand for frothing milk. View Deal

One of Breville's Goldilocks machine, the Barista Touch has everything you need for cafe-quality coffee: an integrated grinder, tamping functionality, auto-dosing, and auto milk frothing. Throw in a touchscreen with user-friendly interface to customise a variety of drinks, and anyone can be a barista in no time. View Deal

The Oracle: was $2749 now $2123
We've only reviewed the more expensive Touch model, but if you take your coffee seriously – and want a barista-level cup of joe easily, this is the deal for you. Offering automatic grinding, dosing, tamping and milk texturing, this machine lets you go from beans to latte in seconds. View Deal

The Oracle Jet is perhaps all the coffee machine anyone could need. It boasts a large colour touchscreen, making it easy to select and see whatever drink you want. It will grind and tamp for you (and give intelligent feedback), and can steam milk (including non-dairy) automatically too. Plus, it heats up and is ready to use in seconds. It's not cheap, but you'll hold onto it for years to come.View Deal

Semi-automatic espresso machine: was $999 now $679
This KitchenAid espresso machine looks fantastic and is capable of producing a gorgeous shot of coffee. It does require manual control, and you can adjust grind size, dosage amount and the amount of water that passes through. It also has a built-in milk frother for milk-based drinks. Back to its Prime Day price (for the stainless steel model) this is a good, affordable option for any kitchen.View Deal

Baristina: was $599 now $378.10
The best entry-level bean-to-cup coffee maker has received a good discount for Prime Day. It's simple to use, taking care of the grinding, tamping and pouring for you. The porta filter will even automatically slide into position for you. Do note there's no milk frothing here, but Amazon does offer a discounted bundle, which is sadly now out of stock.View Deal

Origins Sense Espresso Coffee Machine (Graphite): was $799 now $579
This attractive bean-to-cup espresso machine for Aussie brand Sunbeam makes a fine addition to any kitchen. It can extract a wonderful shot of epsresso, but its headline feature is a thermometer built into the steam wand and four temp settings for various dairy milk alternatives. It also sports a built-in conical burr grinder for precision grinding, and it has easy, one-button cleaning. View Deal

Origins Classic Espresso Coffee Machine (Black): was $649 now $529
This Origins Classic machine offers much of the same functionality as the model above. It delivers a lovely shot of espresso with a good crema, and with only a few buttons to get your head around, you'll be pouring cafe-quality drinks in no time. There's no thermometer in the wand, as with the Sense below, but it's still more then capable of frothing silky smooth milk. View Deal

I've included this De'Longhi machine here in the manual section because there is some hands-on input required, but realistically, the machine will take care of most of the process for you. We said in our De'Longhi La Specialista Touch review that this is "one of the best espresso machines you can buy" thanks to its compact dimensions, great looks and the fact it will tell you the best settings for grinding and dosing to ensure you get the perfect cuppa.View Deal

Luxe Café Premier: was $799.99 now $559.99
This 3-in-1 coffee machine brews quality espresso, drip coffee and even fast cold brew using its Barista Assist technology, an integrated grinder and weight-based dosing. There's a lot it can do, and it does it very well, although it's a little more expensive than what it was in July.

Also available in Oat Milk for AU$589.View Deal

Dedica Arte: was $299 now $196.95
This compact manual coffee machine can pour up to two espresso shots at once and features a steam wand for cafe-quality milk foaming. There's no built-in grinder, but you either use ground coffee beans or invest in a separate grinder using the cash you save with this deal. View Deal

La Specialista Arte: was $649 now $444
This gorgeous-looking, easy-to-use, bean-to-cup espresso machine is a worthy addition to any coffee lover's kitchen. It's relatively compact, too, and pours delicious espresso with little to no skill involved. Note that this is the non-Evo model, meaning it can't make cold brew. The Evo model is out of stock at the time of writing.View Deal

A bean-to-cup machine for the discerning coffee drinker, the De'Longhi La Specialista Maestro offers advanced features like adjustable temperature control, an integrated tamper to create the perfect puck, and a pressure gauge so you can ensure it's maintaining the optimum nine bars throughout the brewing process. View Deal

The De'Loghi Stilosa is a simple manual espresso machine with a steam wand, but if you're not interested in features like cold brewing and automatic milk frothing, it's a reliable and super affordable option.View Deal

Capsule coffee machines

A Modo Mio Jolie Evo: was $129 now $64.99
The Lavazza Jolie machines are excellent and affordable alternatives to Nespresso. This Evo model just has a single button for extracting coffee (compared to the Jolie Plus that has programmable buttons), making it oh so simple to use. If you'd like the option to froth milk, you can get a bundle with a frother too. View Deal

Vertuo Pop: was $229 now $97
This little pod machine is very popular among the Australian TechRadar team. We've had past and present staff say how much they love it, and they'd even buy it at full price. With a very compact footprint and plenty of Vertuo pods to choose from, you'll get delicious coffee at just the press of a button. View Deal

Vertuo Up + Aeroccino 3 bundle: was $439 now $279
The Vertuo Up is the latest machine from Nespresso, and it offers a number of notable benefits. These include a fast heat-up time of around 3 seconds, a large water tank that can rotate to help accommodate it on a counter top, and a Coffee Creations button that ensure iced and milk-based coffee drinks are poured to perfection. This model is made by Breville, and is part of a bundle that includes the Aeroccino 3 milk frother.

If you'd prefer a white machine, a De'Longhi-made model is available for AU$299.View Deal

If you’re after a coffee that makes itself, then it’s hard to go past the Breville Creatista Plus. A great compact pod machine that uses the Original Nespresso pods, and one that can also do milk frothing without requiring a whole other appliance. View Deal

We rate the Vertuo Creatista as the best Nespresso machine out there thanks to its use of the Vertuo pods, which come in a range of cup and mug sizes and an integrated milk frother. It performs exceptionally well, too, and will brew your morning cuppa in no time at all. View Deal

Portable

Minipresso NS2: was $106 now $79.90
This portable espresso machine is a fantastic option for those constantly on the move. It uses Nespresso pods and made such good coffee that it earned a 4-star review from us. And while already affordable for what it can do, it's now cheaper still and, honestly, a very tempting impulse buy.View Deal

Minipresso GR2: was $79.90 now $63.92
This version of the portable Wacaco uses ground coffee instead of Nespresso pods, giving you greater choice over what coffee you use. Simply add hot water, pump up the pressure, and it will extract a shot of espresso like magic.View Deal

Coffee machine accessories

Smart Grinder Pro: was $449 now $347
If you want to get really accurate with your coffee, this Breville grinder gives you complete control over the dosage amount. It can even grind directly into a 54mm portafilter too, for you to then put into a compatible machine.View Deal

GrindFresh coffee grinder: was $119 now $76.24
This Sunbeam grinder is a lot more affordable, and it's received plenty of positive reviews from satisfied customers. You're given a wide range of grind settings to choose from, ensuring you get the perfect dose for your taste and the style of bean you're using. View Deal

Coffee Storage Canister: $69.90
This coffee bean storage canister isn't on sale for Prime Day, but it's an essential if you value fresh beans on a daily basis. It uses patented technology to remove air, allowing your unused beans to retain their freshness and flavour for longer. This canister will fit a 1kg bag of beans, but smaller sizes and other colours are available at the AirScape Amazon store.View Deal

Espresso Knock Box: was $18.99 now $15.97
If you use a coffee machine with a portafilter, your used coffee pucks needs to go somewhere, and that's where a knock box comes in. There's no need to buy an expensive version in my opinion, as they virtually all serve the same purpose. View Deal

Espresso Tamping Mat: was $23.59 now $18.87
Ensure your kitchen counter top remains unscathed when tamping coffee grounds in a portafilter with this silicone tamping mat. Just slide it over the edge and have peace of mind when applying pressure.View Deal

• DARPA will now test Microsoft's controversial quantum hardware inside a dedicated Maryland facility
• Majorana 2 uses a different approach to tackle quantum computing's stubborn error problem
• Microsoft is putting its topological quantum claims under independent government scrutiny

Microsoft has opened a 15,000 square foot quantum research center inside the University of Maryland's Discovery District, a year after the project was first announced.

The facility gives the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) physical access to Microsoft's latest topological quantum system for independent testing.

Previously, DARPA and other outside researchers could only test Microsoft's hardware through cloud-based remote access, making this the first time an external agency will evaluate its topological hardware on-site.

DARPA gets hands-on access to Majorana 2

The system installed for testing includes qubits built on Majorana 2, Microsoft's second-generation topological quantum computing chip.

Topological qubits are designed to reduce the burden of quantum error correction compared with other existing qubit approaches currently in use.

Quantum computers remain highly sensitive to environmental noise, meaning useful systems must detect and correct errors repeatedly while calculations are underway.

Majorana 2's material stack replaces aluminum with lead, a substitution Microsoft says improves overall performance and stability.

The chip has drawn criticism from some scientists, who remained skeptical of Microsoft's earlier performance claims, but Microsoft says the delivery to DARPA may help address that skepticism by opening its hardware to an outside testing team which brings expertise across hardware, control systems, software, and applications, according to the company.

Microsoft describes independent access as a necessary step toward assessing whether its approach can produce an economically relevant quantum computer.

The quantum computing industry does not have a broadly useful, fault-tolerant machine that consistently outperforms classical computers on commercially important work.

DARPA's evaluation falls under the Underexplored Systems for Utility-Scale Quantum Computing program, part of its broader Quantum Benchmarking Initiative.

That wider initiative aims to determine whether competing quantum computing approaches can produce commercially useful machines by 2033.

"DARPA is an ideal partner for our work because its test and evaluation team brings expertise across the computing stack," Microsoft said in a blog post.

A shared space for training and industry partners

Beyond the DARPA testing area, the center includes a hands-on quantum hardware makerspace built for students, researchers, and career changers entering the field.

Seven companies have joined this effort so far, including AMD, Intel, Bluefors, IQM, Riverlane, Quantum Motion, and Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory.

Fermilab's involvement also extends into a collaboration exploring how its Quantum Instrumentation Control Kit could support broader quantum education efforts.

In the makerspace, visitors will assemble small but functional quantum systems using parts sourced from several leading hardware and computing companies.

Microsoft credits Maryland's Capital of Quantum Initiative, led by Governor Wes Moore, with funding the renovation of the original Discovery Center building.

The Maryland facility will also let prospective partners test how their own technologies work with Microsoft's broader quantum platform.

Hardware engineers can use the space to integrate machines or components, while developers explore possible applications.

Microsoft's strategy centers on supporting multiple quantum hardware types through one shared software and infrastructure layer.

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It’s no secret that we love our air fryers here at TechRadar and they’re basically an essential part of any kitchen these days. A major consideration for getting one, of course, is available counter space (or the lack thereof), which isn’t a luxury that every household has.

Which is why we’ve named the cleverly designed Ninja DoubleStack XXL as our pick for the best overall air fryer in Australia, and you’ll be pleased to find that it’s also hit its all-time low price of AU$179 for Amazon Prime Big Deal Days.

• Follow our dedicated live coverage of the Amazon Prime Big Deal Days 2026 sale for more deals and discounts

DoubleStack XXXL 9.5L: was $599.99 now $179
Beating its all-time low price of AU$189.95 on Prime Day in July, the Ninja DoubleStack for AU$179 is frankly a deal that’s too tempting to pass up if you’re in the market for one. Our reviewer called it ‘the air fryer of my dreams’, thanks to the two drawers stacked on top of each other instead of side by side, so it only takes up the same space as a single-drawer air fryer. Each drawer is relatively small at 4.75L, but it should easily feed 2-3 people, and the performance is exemplary.View Deal

On the DoubleStack's performance, TechRadar Lifestyle Managing Editor Josephine Watson said in her review, “Everything I cooked came out just as good as I’d expected, with perfectly crispy chicken wings without the need for a drop of oil, and gorgeous fluffy fries with the perfect amount of bite.”

Watson also liked the useful inclusion of extra stainless steel racks, which can be slotted in above the main crisper plate to provide more cooking surface area.

The only major downsides mentioned were that the form factor won’t be able to accommodate some of the larger food items that a more conventional two-basket air fryer can, and its relatively high price. This discount, however, takes care of the latter concern in spades.

More air fryer deals

Don’t need that much capacity? Or are you keen for something different entirely? Thankfully, that’s not the only standout air fryer deal we’ve found on Amazon Prime Big Deal Days and you have a few options to choose from. From the glass-bottomed Ninja Crispi to the multifunctional Philips Air Fryer 5000, we’ve got you covered.

2000 Series: was $179 now $98
If you're after a compact model that can feed one or two people, this Philips option is great for under a hundred dollary-doos. It's been hovering around the AU$95 mark for a while, so it's quite the best deal, but it's still a discount that's hard to pass up on an air fryer with a staggering 13 preset cooking options.View Deal

Foodi Dual Zone Air Fryer (AF300): was $249.99 now $127
This is an excellent price for the air fryer we awarded five stars to in our Ninja AF300UK review. It has six easy-to-use cooking functions and a total 7.6L capacity dual drawer setup, which can cook separate foods and sync timers to finish simultaneously — perfect for a couple.View Deal

Multi Zone Air Fryer Oven: was $299 now $171.48
This big air fryer has multiple accessories to keep clean, but there's no denying this Sunbeam unit is a fantastic addition to any kitchen. It's capable of cooking in separate zones, complete with separate trays to maximise the space or one huge 11.4L zone. Food is roasted to perfection, whether it's a full chicken or small portions of fries or vegetables.View Deal

3000 Series dual basket air fryer (9L): was $349 now $179
We haven't tested Philips' dual basket air fryer, but considering how much we've loved the brand's other kitchen appliances, it's hard to not make a mention of this offer. This 9L air fryer has drawers of different sizes, which makes it easy to cook a main and a side together, and promises to sync cooking times if needed. View Deal

This compact air fryer packs 1700W of power into a portable design, with two borosilicate glassware containers that serve as both frying baskets and serving dishes. The borosilicate means they can also withstand extreme temperatures, making it easy to take your favourite foods from frozen to crispy, and it's safer to use than any non-stick basket. The Crispi also comes with two removable crisping grates and two snap-on container lids for easy food-storage post-feast.View Deal

5000 Series Dual Basket Air Fryer Steam: was $499 now $236.50
Ever cooked with steam in an air fryer? Now you can with this Philips two-drawer air fryer. In my Philips 5000 Series Dual Basket XXL Air Fryer Steam review, I said that it cooks everything really well, but there are some caveats to keep in mind when it comes to the use of steam. Still, it's absolutely worth the investment if you want to upgrade from an old air fryer and you have the space for it.View Deal

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• An F-35B and Ferrari SF90 will race at Grottaglie Air Base
• Barone's tuned Ferrari hits 330 km/h across the 500-meter sprint
• The jet completes its takeoff exactly as the race course ends

The Italian Navy has organized an unusual matchup between one of its F-35B fighter jets and a Ferrari SF90 sports car.

Set for October 11 2026 at the Grottaglie air base in southern Italy, the event pits vertical takeoff aircraft against Formula-tuned horsepower.

Fabio Barone, who holds seven speed records in Ferrari vehicles, will drive the car during the contest.

A runway built for landing, not racing

The first race covers 500 meters along an aluminum runway typically reserved for F-35B landing approaches at the base.

At that distance, the jet will complete its takeoff just as the course ends. Barone said his Ferrari normally accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in 2.8 seconds under standard settings.

With specialized engine adjustments applied for the event, that time drops slightly to 2.6 seconds flat. Over the full 500-meter stretch, the car is expected to hit 330 km/h before finishing.

"With that acceleration, I will face 2.2g, meaning 140kg of pressure" said Barone, adding the jet will likely start more slowly but carries far greater raw power overall.

A longer second race stretches across 2.8 km, combining both asphalt and aluminum surfaces along the runway.

After the first 500 meters, the aircraft will take flight and finish the course airborne. It will fly roughly 20 meters above the ground for the remainder of that longer race.

The F-35B and FS90 will share a single runway only 35 meters wide, and driving at high speeds over the aluminum plates could destabilize the car's handling

Echoes of a Formula 1 stunt from 2003

Races between military jets and race cars are not without precedent in Italy, dating back over two decades.

In 2003, Formula 1 driver Michael Schumacher raced a Ferrari against an Italian Air Force Eurofighter jet at Grosseto air base (see main picture) in a contest which drew a crowd of roughly 50,000 spectators to watch the two machines go head-to-head.

The Eurofighter won two of those races, covering 900 and 1,200 meters, without ever leaving the ground.

Schumacher still won a shorter 600-meter sprint, reaching 294 km/h and finishing the course in 9.6 seconds, beating the jet by two tenths of a second, despite the aircraft's clear power advantage.

Barone has his own history staging similar stunts involving military hardware and Ferrari engineering, having previously driven a Ferrari along the flight deck of the Navy's Trieste carrier vessel, reaching 164 km/h across roughly 200 meters before braking hard to avoid going overboard.

Barone said the appeal of racing a fighter jet comes from doing something genuinely unusual in public view.

"Everyone can race against another car, and this is a chance to put on a show," he said, citing Schumacher's 2003 run as inspiration.

Public stunts pairing military aircraft against sports cars tend to favor spectacle over strict competitive fairness.

Whichever machine crosses the finish line first, the event mainly serves as a marketing moment for both the Navy and Ferrari.

Via DefenseNews