Becky Scarrott
Becky has been a full-time staff writer at What Hi-Fi? since March 2019. Prior to gaining her MA in Journalism in 2018, she freelanced as an arts critic alongside a 20-year career as a professional dancer and aerialist – any love of dance is of course tethered to a love of music. Becky has previously contributed to Stuff, FourFourTwo, This is Cabaret and The Stage. When not writing, she dances, spins in the air, drinks coffee, watches football or surfs in Cornwall with her other half – a football writer whose talent knows no bounds.
Latest articles by Becky Scarrott

Devialet unveils limited-edition Sage Green Phantom II active wireless speaker
By Becky Scarrott published
Only 1000 are being made, so if it's a limited edition otherworldly active wireless speaker you seek, indulge in closer inspection.

Smart speaker wars: judge rules that Google infringed on five Sonos patents
By Becky Scarrott last updated
Google is guilty of infringing Sonos’s patents, according to an initial ruling from a US International Trade Commission judge.

13 heroic tech failures, from Betamax to HD DVD
By Simon Lucas, Becky Scarrott published
As Awards time rumbles ever-closer, we take a look at some technologies of the past that looked for all the world like they might be contenders... right up until the moment they didn't.

The NAD M10 V2 is an updated just-add-speakers amp and streamer
By Becky Scarrott published
You now get a remote control, wider touchscreen viewing angles, updated gain algorithms and an upgraded path to Dolby Digital 4.0, 4.1 or 4.2-channel surround sound.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3, Flip 3 folding phones officially unveiled
By Becky Scarrott last updated
Third iterations of Samsung's foldable Galaxy phones have finally been unveiled.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 wireless earbuds arrive to take on Apple AirPods
By Becky Scarrott last updated
Samsung's new AirPods rival boasts a lightweight design, active noise cancelling and five-hour battery life.

Apple iPhone 13 may get pro-focused camera and substantial video updates
By Becky Scarrott published
The new iPhone 13 models are also slated to include a smaller display cutout and faster A13 chip.

HomePod owners rejoice: Spotify plans to support AirPlay 2 on its iOS app after all
By Becky Scarrott published
The popular music streaming giant didn't say when you might expect the feature, but it has promised updates "when they become available."

Yamaha wants to future-proof your hearing with new true wireless earbuds
By Becky Scarrott last updated
Even if caring for your hearing doesn't tempt you, aptX support at this price may...

YouTube is testing a cheaper 'Premium Lite' subscription that just removes ads
By Becky Scarrott published
Can an ad-free YouTube for €6.99 per month compete with the likes of Netflix?

Spotify trials ad-supported Plus tier: unlimited tracks skips for $0.99 a month
By Becky Scarrott published
Want unlimited track skips? Prepared to pay 99c per month and put up with a few ads? Spotify is testing that.

Cleer Roam NC true wireless earbuds pack ANC, aptX Bluetooth for under £60
By Becky Scarrott last updated
Cleer Roam NC: ANC and ambient sound mode, Cleer+ app support, aptX audio, customisable on-ear touch controls, IPX4 and a remarkably low asking fee.

Bang & Olufsen unveils Beoplay EQ earbuds with adaptive active noise-cancellation
By Becky Scarrott published
The Qi-certified wireless charging case is crafted from spacecraft-grade aluminium – from Bang & Olufsen we expect nothing less.

Netflix confirms its move into gaming, starting with mobile
By Becky Scarrott published
In its letter to investors yesterday, Netflix confirmed that its gaming content will be included with users’ subscriptions.

Oppo Enco Free2 earbuds take aim at Apple's AirPods Pro with ANC for just £89
By Becky Scarrott last updated
ANC, 30 hours of battery, transparency mode, a triple-mic configuration for calls, IP54 and in-app EQ tweaks. Crikey.

Quick! Apple AirPods Max headphones drop to a record low price at Best Buy
By Becky Scarrott last updated
Deals Save a huge $94 on AirPods Max right now, in all colorways, thanks to a new all-time low price drop at Best Buy...

Netflix is planning to add video game streaming "within the next year"
By Becky Scarrott published
Having just hired a veteran of Facebook and Electronic Arts to lead the effort, the movie and TV-show streaming giant is reportedly hoping to add games streaming, sharpish.

There's a problem with Apple Music Lossless (and we're excited to see the solution)
By Becky Scarrott published
Apple offers its Lossless and Hi-Res Lossless streams for free, but there are no Apple-made products with which to enjoy them. So, what's next?

New 6th-gen Apple iPad Mini with smaller bezels 'should be a go' for autumn launch
By Becky Scarrott published
Tips, specs and renders for Apple's new larger-screen iPad Mini are gaining momentum...

Wrensilva and Jack Daniel's have made a whiskey-themed Sonos/vinyl hi-fi console
By Becky Scarrott published
Whiskey and hi-fi combine in a heady mix of Sonos, vinyl, and aged Jack Daniel's barrel staves, with the proceeds of the auction going to Sweet Relief Musicians Fund.

Rogers unveils limited E40A valve amp remake and invites you to own hi-fi history
By Becky Scarrott published
Fancy owning an iconic valve amp using the original 1996 chassis unearthed from Audio Note's warehouse? Here's your chance.

HiFi Rose adds a third premium streamer to its UK lineup
By Becky Scarrott published
Now into its third month in the UK, the Korean firm has more to unveil

Users say Apple's beta 15 software update is making their HomePods overheat
By Becky Scarrott published
Apple's latest invite-only beta software update for its HomePod is apparently causing issues such as overheating and even powering down.

Spotify could start hosting live concerts to stand out from the hi-res music price war
By Becky Scarrott published
In the past two months, Spotify has launched in-app paid-for virtual concerts. Now, a fresh report states that the streaming giant is possibly getting into actual live events too.
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