Simon Cocks

London

Technology Editor at Good Housekeeping (UK)

Tech Ecommerce Editor at @HearstUK • He/Him Now also on Threads at https://t.co/y6g3PqPGSo

Articles

Apple iPad (11th gen) review: Our top pick if you’re buying your first tablet

6 days ago | goodhousekeeping.com | Simon Cocks

Jump to:What I like about the iPad 11What I don’t like about the iPad 11Verdict: Apple iPad 11I've long given the same recommendation for anyone after their first-ever tablet: go for the entry-level iPad. Over the years, the base iPad has consistently delivered great value as a device that can replace your laptop with loads of apps and capabilities. It has many features of the best iPads in the range, but is more affordable.
JBL Tour One M3 review: The most futuristic headphones we’ve ever used

1 week ago | goodhousekeeping.com | Simon Cocks

Jump to:What I like about the JBL Tour One M3 headphonesWhat I don’t like about the JBL Tour One M3 headphonesVerdict: JBL Tour One M3 headphonesIf you’re looking for a pair of future-facing wireless noise-cancelling headphones, they don’t get more advanced than the JBL Tour One M3. They boast features you won’t find in most rivals, including spatial audio, Auracast audio sharing, high-resolution playback, personalised sound, and customisable call quality.
Finally, there's a colour Kindle that brings images to life in travel guides, cookbooks and comics

2 weeks ago | goodhousekeeping.com | Simon Cocks

Jump to:What I like about the Kindle ColorsoftWhat I don’t like about the Kindle ColorsoftThe Good Housekeeping verdict on the Amazon Kindle ColorsoftColour has finally come to the Kindle with the arrival of the Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition. Or, as we prefer to call it (because that's a bit of a mouthful), the Kindle Colorsoft. It costs £269.99, so it’s not one of the more affordable Kindles. Is it worth it, and how does it stack up against the rest of the best Kindles out there?
Best cheap phones: 8 of the best affordable smartphones for value

3 weeks ago | goodhousekeeping.com | Simon Cocks

Good Housekeeping UKHow we pickedApple iPhone 16eGoogle Pixel 9aNothing Phone (3a)Samsung Galaxy A56 5GNothing Phone (3a) ProSamsung Galaxy A36 5GTCL 50 Pro NxtpaperDoro 8100VerdictBuying guideWhat about refurbished phones?
Brane X review: Does the wireless speaker deliver on its promise of unmatched bass?

3 weeks ago | goodhousekeeping.com | Simon Cocks

Jump to:What I like about the Brane X speakerWhat I don’t like about the Brane X speakerThe Good Housekeeping verdict on the Brane X speakerThere’s a lot of hype around the launch of the Brane X. Promising to rival the best wireless speakers, it's recently arrived in the UK from an innovative audio company based in America. The Brane X is the brand’s debut product, offering advancements in sound tech with the kind of deep bass frequencies we’d usually associate with much larger speaker systems.
The best portable speaker for great sound

4 weeks ago | goodhousekeeping.com | Simon Cocks

How do you improve on the best portable speaker? Somehow, JBL has managed it with its new Flip 7, the successor to my favourite compact speaker from my hands-on testing last year. This latest Flip isn’t a total reinvention. However, its smart upgrades – and the fact that it maintains its affordable price – mean this continues to be the portable speaker I'll recommend to everyone. Forgive me for this, but it’s flipping brilliant. What are the upgrades?
The 10 best streaming devices to upgrade your TV

4 weeks ago | msn.com | Simon Cocks

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Sony WF-C710N review: Some of the best noise-cancelling earbuds for £100

4 weeks ago | goodhousekeeping.com | Simon Cocks

Sony’s new WF-C710N wireless earbuds offer great noise cancellation and audio quality at an affordable £99.99. They're the successor to some of the best buds I tried last year, the WF-C700N, and offer the same ergonomic fit and style. But while they may look similar, they're not short of upgrades. They've got new in-ear detection, new touch controls, dual microphones for better noise-cancelling, wind noise reduction and clearer calls.
Google Pixel 9a review: It’s the best value Android phone to buy in 2025

1 month ago | goodhousekeeping.com | Simon Cocks

Google’s A-series of smartphones has consistently offered the best value Android experience for at least the last three generations, and that hasn't changed with the arrival of the Pixel 9a. It starts at £499, offers an improved camera, refreshed design, upgraded processor, bigger battery, better screen and improved durability.
The best dumb phones and non-smartphones to buy for basic calls and texts

1 month ago | msn.com | Simon Cocks

Microsoft Cares About Your PrivacyMicrosoft and our third-party vendors use cookies to store and access information such as unique IDs to deliver, maintain and improve our services and ads. If you agree, MSN and Microsoft Bing will personalise the content and ads that you see. You can select ‘I Accept’ to consent to these uses or click on ‘Manage preferences’ to review your options and exercise your right to object to Legitimate Interest where used.