Sometimes useful, and often weird and wonderful, a good gadget can prove handy when needed. Here are the Top 5 we encountered in 2017. FULL STORY >

At about R350 the iFrogz Coda wireless headphones performs as it should, but comfort is an issue. FULL STORY >

A recent email newsletter may have revealed an upcoming feature for Bose's QC35 headphones ahead of schedule. FULL STORY >

The company's larger version of the Moto Z could be receiving an update that would bring the headphone jack. FULL STORY >

For any audiophile looking for a pair of good quality headphones, one with active noise cancelling is a must. Luckily, Beoplay's H9 over-ear offering has this, plus looks great too. FULL STORY >

The Danish sound company adds a new over-ear headphone to the mix in the form of the Beoplay H4. FULL STORY >

Cheaper and wireless, but not as smart as the Dash, Bragi's second pair of earphones go on sale in select regions for $149. FULL STORY >

New rumours suggest that Samsung might just be getting rid of the headphone jack on the new Galaxy S8, going the same route as Apple did with the iPhone 7. FULL STORY >

Call it stupid, call it insane, or call it courageous, the trusty headphone jack is gone on the new iPhone 7. Here are some of the more insightful comments from across the globe. FULL STORY >

Bose has unveiled its 2016 lineup of products, and the new wireless QuietComfort 35 noise cancelling headphones have got everyone talking. FULL STORY >

Like many offerings also in the BeoPlay range from Bang & Olufsen, the H3 ANC (active noise cancelling) earphones cost a pretty penny. But in the long run, it's money well spent. FULL STORY >

Despite serving up superb sound in a beautiful body, the H6 Over-Ear headphones from Bang & Olufsen lacks the added features of other BeoPlay offerings to justify its R6 000 price tag. FULL STORY >

Built from aluminium and swathed in leather, the lush BeoPlay H8 on-ear headphones from Bang & Olufsen sound as good as they look. FULL STORY >

At R1 600 a pop, the Hesh 2 Wireless over-ear headphones are pretty hard to beat. Aimed at easy listeners rather than the hi-res crowd, they are utilitarian at its finest. FULL STORY >

Although a solid pair of over-ear headphones from Monster, these Adidas Originals are ultimately blighted by the expensive price tag that its iconic trefoil logo brings. FULL STORY >