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Looking for a different day?A new NYT Connections puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yesterday's'. If you're looking for Thursday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Connections hints and answers for Thursday, June 26 (game #746).Good morning! Let's play Connections, the NYT's clever word game that challenges you to group answers in various categories. It can be tough, so read on if you need Connections hints.What should you do once you've finished? Why, play some more word games of course. I've also got daily Strands hints and answers and Quordle hints and answers articles if you need help for those too, while Marc's Wordle today page covers the original viral word game.SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Connections today is below, so don't read on if you don't want to know the answers.NYT Connections today (game #747) - today's words(Image credit: New York Times)Today's NYT Connections words are…COUNTHARPBIRDWINGSCHICGROUCHBLUESMARXMONSTERROBECHEMICALCURRENTBLOODFRESHHALOHAPPENINGNYT Connections today (game #747) - hint #1 - group hintsWhat are some clues for today's NYT Connections groups?YELLOW: VogueGREEN: Heaven sentBLUE: Jim Henson creationsPURPLE: BrosNeed more clues?We're firmly in spoiler territory now, but read on if you want to know what the four theme answers are for today's NYT Connections puzzles…NYT Connections today (game #747) - hint #2 - group answersWhat are the answers for today's NYT Connections groups?YELLOW: IN FASHION GREEN: PARTS OF AN ANGEL COSTUME BLUE: "SESAME STREET" FIGURES PURPLE: BROTHERSRight, the answers are below, so DO NOT SCROLL ANY FURTHER IF YOU DON'T WANT TO SEE THEM.NYT Connections today (game #747) - the answers(Image credit: New York Times)The answers to today's Connections, game #747, are…YELLOW: IN FASHION CHIC, CURRENT, FRESH, HAPPENINGGREEN: PARTS OF AN ANGEL COSTUME HALO, HARP, ROBE, WINGSBLUE: "SESAME STREET" FIGURES BIRD, COUNT, GROUCH, MONSTERPURPLE: BROTHERS BLOOD, BLUES, CHEMICAL, MARXMy rating: EasyMy score: PerfectMy enjoyment at whizzing through today’s puzzle without any mistakes is tempered by the fact that I didn’t get the BROTHERS group.My reasoning for not putting the purple quartet together is that I initially thought that the inclusion of GROUCH, HARP and MARX indicated some kind of trap. But even with that possibility eliminated I still saw everything else before the link between Marx, BLUES, CHEMICAL and BLOOD.I am sure there will be some players who prickle at the idea of angels having a “costume”. It doesn’t feel right somehow, although saying uniform would be a little more contentious.How did you do today? Let me know in the comments below.Yesterday's NYT Connections answers (Thursday, June 26, game #746)YELLOW: COMPONENTS OF A SALAD CHEESE, DRESSING, LETTUCE, PROTEINGREEN: KINDS OF MACHINES ENIGMA, PINBALL, SEWING, VENDINGBLUE: LEGAL DRAMAS DAMAGES, GOLIATH, MATLOCK, SUITSPURPLE: ENDING WITH PLAYING CARDS BOJACK, HAWKING, LOVELACE, MCQUEENWhat is NYT Connections?NYT Connections is one of several increasingly popular word games made by the New York Times. It challenges you to find groups of four items that share something in common, and each group has a different difficulty level: green is easy, yellow a little harder, blue often quite tough and purple usually very difficult.On the plus side, you don't technically need to solve the final one, as you'll be able to answer that one by a process of elimination. What's more, you can make up to four mistakes, which gives you a little bit of breathing room.It's a little more involved than something like Wordle, however, and there are plenty of opportunities for the game to trip you up with tricks. For instance, watch out for homophones and other word games that could disguise the answers.It's playable for free via the NYT Games site on desktop or mobile.

Meet Sirius, an AI-based programmable and customizable robotic dog companionYou can train Sirius to perform tricks and upload different voice packsIts available worldwide, with pre-orders starting todayFrom early sci-fi heroes like K9 in Dr Who, or Muffit in the original Battlestar Galactica, robot dogs have long been a staple of TV and films, but despite the predictions of every futurist from the last 30 to 50 years, household robots or robot pets still haven’t become commonplace in 2025, unless you count the best robot vacuum cleaners.The history of robo-dogs goes back a long way. Sony was one of the first companies to really get into making robot dogs with its Aibo range, which was first released in 1999 in Japan, but, while still for sale ($2,899.99!), seems to have gone quiet of late.There have been others since then, like the Minted Dog-E, but with all the advancements in AI that are going on at the moment, it seems inevitable that intelligent robotic dogs would be making a comeback.The latest robo dog to try to nuzzle its way into our lives is Sirius, from Hengbot. Sirius is an AI-based programmable and customizable robotic dog designed to become your faithful digital pal.Emotionally intelligentIt’s the AI that really makes Sirius different from previous robo dogs. Described as "emotionally intelligent”, Sirius has its own personality and can mimic the movements of real dogs like jumping, stretching, and even dancing.Sirius can handle voice recognition, natural language processing, and image recognition. It can even understand your gestures. You can teach it tricks, sync gestures with voice commands, and even upload custom facial expressions.At roughly 10 inches tall, Sirius is about the size of a chihuahua. It’s not too heavy either, with a 1KG frame constructed from aerospace-grade alloy for fast, responsive actions. Inside its AI brain, Sirius has up to 5 TOPS of edge computing power and comes with USB-C peripheral expansion and a powerful 2250mAh battery that offers a promised 40-to-60 minutes of play time.(Image credit: Hengbot)A new robotic species“With Sirius, we didn’t just build a robot, we created the first of a new kind of robotic species,” said Peiheng Song, CEO at Hengbot. “Powered by our Neurocore system, Sirius marks the start of a growing universe of intelligent, customizable robots designed to bring your imagination to life.”Sirius is designed to be easy to customize and program, whether you’re a curious kid, first-time robot owner, or a tech-savvy developer.It utilizes a game-like visual editor that you can use to choreograph dance routines, teach Sirius custom tricks, or train, with no coding required.What do you think? Is Sirius the sort of robot you'd be happy to have roaming around your home? Let us know in the comments below.Sirius is now available for pre-order at Hengbot.com with a basic model starting at $1299 with free worldwide shipping. General availability is expected in Fall 2025.You might also likeViral philanthropist Simon Squibb has downloaded all his knowledge into an AI chatbot that you can run on your phone, for free!Google’s new Gemini AI model means your future robot butler will still work even without Wi‑FiAre you worried about AI? It's about to get worse as study shows people now speak like ChatGPT

Workers who use AI every day are more likely to feel job satisfactionClear communication around corporate AI strategies is importantAI users are slightly more stressed, but this could mean higher engagementAccording to joint research from Jabra and The Happiness Research Institute, workers who use artificial intelligence every day are 34% more satisfied with their jobs than their non-user counterparts.A clear strategy and communication was also revealed to be vital, with employees who are aware of their company's AI strategy 2.5x more hopeful about the future.In fact, AI has proven to be so helpful in workplace settings that workers are reporting better work-life balances, with happy employees typically 4.5x more likely to be happy in life outside of work.AI in work is shaping up to be a good thingAccording to the figures, frequent AI users report stronger goal achievement, more advanced opportunities and greater optimism about future job enjoyment and fulfilment.However, pressure to master tools, prompt crafting and AI output verification is mounting, and frequent AI users report up to 20% more stress than infrequent users. Mildly elevated stress like this could signify higher engagement, however increased stress could also put workers at risk of burnout.Slow adoption could also be hindering results, with only one-third (30%) of workers saying their company is meaningfully AI-ready. This lack of readiness could be hurting morale and increasing frustration, despite the interest and willingness demonstrated by employees.Nevertheless, a major conclusion from the study is that AI is far more than just a productivity tool. "It’s easy to talk about AI in terms of productivity. But we need to start talking about it in terms of psychology," The Happiness Research Institute CEO Meik Wiking explained.The joint Jabra report also flips the discussion around AI replacing human workers on its head, instead proposing that those who don't use AI could be less likely to feel satisfied in their jobs.You might also likeCheck out the best AI tools and best AI writersMany companies are only hiring "responsible AI" jobs to boost their imageWe've listed the best productivity tools to help you get more out of your time

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is starting to feel like a giant word salad. LLMs here, multimodal there, generative, foundation models, agentic—buzzwords bouncing around like a Slack channel gone rogue. But tucked between all that noise is something quietly revolutionary: agentic AI. And if you’re a CEO, tech investor, or just someone whose calendar looks like a battlefield of overlapping meetings… you might want to pay attention. Let’s break it down.Generative AI: The genius with no to-do listBusinesses adore Generative AI for its ability to complete routine tasks. Whether summarizing documents or creating social media visuals, it’s already transforming industries, with McKinsey reporting that 71% of organizations use it in at least one business function. Early adopters are already seeing impressive returns, delivering an average of $3.70 in value for every dollar invested.You’ve undoubtedly seen generative AI in action—chatbots that write like Hemingway, image tools that can paint a Studio Ghibli cat playing chess with Einstein, the tools that code. It’s impressive. But here’s the catch—it’s passive.While both Generative and Agentic AI spring from similar foundational technologies, their applications diverge significantly. Simply put, Generative AI doesn’t initiate. It reacts. You ask, it answers. You prompt, it paints. You guide, it follows. And for a while, that was enough. We built content generators, piloted promising tools, and deployed internal copilots for knowledge management. But now the question is shifting—from “how smart is the output?” to “what actions can it take?”That’s where things get interesting.Meet Agentic AI: The self-starter with an agendaAgentic AI isn’t just smart. It’s assertive. These systems aren’t just responding—they’re deciding. They’re setting goals, making plans, and executing them, all (mostly) without your nudging.If Generative AI is like a talented artist creating stunning works on command, think of agentic AI as a highly competent chief of staff. You give it a direction—“improve customer churn”—and it starts to act. It looks at retention data, cross-checks CRM logs, generates hypotheses, triggers outreach campaigns, and, crucially, updates its approach as new data rolls in. All while you’re in a different meeting entirely. Agentic AI uses reasoning, decision-making algorithms, and environment-based data to act and adapt.What truly sets Agentic AI apart is its ability to harness the distributed nature of knowledge and expertise. Traditional AI often operates within fixed boundaries, following predetermined paths. Agentic systems can break down complex tasks into smaller, manageable sub-tasks, identify the right specialized agents for these sub-tasks, then orchestrate interactions between agents to synthesize solutions efficiently.It’s exciting. It’s unnerving. And it’s coming fast.Where it’s already showing up (even if we didn’t call it that)Agentic AI might sound like something from a sci-fi novel, but it’s not an abstract concept on the distant horizon. It’s already orbiting, quietly making itself indispensable in multiple industries. For instance, AutoGPT has laid the foundation for this technology by combining tools like GPT-4 and vector databases. While not flawless, it showcases the skeletal structure of agency in action.Take Devin, an autonomous AI software engineer, as another example. Devin does more than just churn out code. It reads specifications, reviews repositories, and even submits pull requests. Then there’s Rewind AI, which builds memory-driven agents that remember your digital activity, enabling them to take actionable steps proactively.Or consider where Siri and Google Assistant are headed. Beyond just answering questions; it will book appointments, make purchases, and handle tasks on your behalf. This isn’t just intelligence we’re talking about—it’s initiative. And it represents an entirely new paradigm in how technology engages with humans and that’s a whole new animal.Okay, but why should businesses care?If generative AI was about productivity, agentic AI is about orchestration and autonomy of decision making. Imagine an operations department where AI isn’t just used in workflows but actively manages them. They could approve routine requests, identify bottlenecks, and adjust processes to maximize efficiency.Sales teams could further benefit from AI assistants that do more than score leads. Agents could initiate contact, schedule calls, share documents, and even assign post-meeting tasks, keeping the momentum going seamlessly. Meanwhile, in finance, AI agents could identify recurring errors, automate compliance reports, or optimize cash flow processes without needing constant human intervention.Even recruitment could see a transformation with agentic AI. Imagine AI that proactively searches for candidates, vets their profiles, and initiates first contact before your hiring manager even begins their day.Essentially, agentic AI flips the script. It doesn’t just generate answers. It acts. It executes. It adapts. And honestly? It might be the closest thing we’ve got to cloning your best team member and equipping them with limitless energy and focus.Stealable ideas: Agentic AI use cases you can test nowYou don’t have to wait for some polished VC-backed platform to start exploring what agentic AI can do for your business. My advice is to start small but think big. Deploy agentic systems in clearly defined areas where success can be measured. Execute well, then use those success stories to justify broader investments. Tangible wins can demonstrate ROI and build the case for confident adoption.For example, you could deploy project agents to oversee task lists, ensuring that the right people are kept informed and that project timelines adjust dynamically when necessary. Customer agents can handle service tickets autonomously, only escalating issues to human agents when empathy or a nuanced touch is required. Finally, talent agents could take the lead on building passive candidate pipelines, handling initial outreach, and drafting those crucial first-touch emails.Agentic AI is no longer just a concept; it’s quietly proving its worth across industries, paving the way for a future where technology doesn’t just assist but acts.Here’s the thing, though—it’s not about replacing people. It’s about giving them back the 40% of their day they spend nudging, chasing, checking, and… sighing.But, let’s not automate the chaosLook, agentic AI isn’t a golden goose. Agentic AI relies heavily on accurate, high-quality data. Without clean, structured data, it cannot reason effectively or make sound decisions. Enterprises need a centralized semantic layer to bridge disconnected data silos. By building knowledge graphs that organize data into meaningful business entities, companies can ensure agents have the right context to operate within and make accurate decisions.Keep in mind these systems can still hallucinate. They can act too quickly or without enough context. And when you hand off autonomy, even partially, you’re entering a zone that demands trust and control.Agents act autonomously, but with greater power comes the need for stricter control. One common risk is the improper allocation of roles, where agents might access sensitive information.The solution? Guardrails. Clear policies. Audit trails. And maybe—just maybe—a human in the loop, especially early on. Trust grows over time with consistent accuracy and insights.Powerful? Absolutely. But infallible? Not even close.The real question: Are you waiting to be disrupted?Agentic AI flips the script. It doesn’t wait for instructions—it looks for problems to solve. It’s less a tool, more a teammate (with an unsettling amount of caffeine).So the real ask here isn’t whether this tech is coming. It’s whether you’re testing it now—or waiting for a competitor who already is. Whether you're using a single agent to optimize a supply chain or orchestrating an entire ecosystem of specialized AI systems, Agentic AI is not just optional anymore. It’s essential.Because here’s the truth: AI that paints pictures is cool. But AI that sends emails, reschedules meetings, flags budget leaks, and follows up with clients while you’re asleep?That’s a game-changer.And it’s already knocking.We've featured the best AI website builder.This article was produced as part of TechRadarPro's Expert Insights channel where we feature the best and brightest minds in the technology industry today. The views expressed here are those of the author and are not necessarily those of TechRadarPro or Future plc. If you are interested in contributing find out more here: https://www.techradar.com/news/submit-your-story-to-techradar-pro

The UK Government announced the AI Opportunities Action Plan to accelerate the development of AI technologies and support businesses in adopting AI responsibly.The plan includes creating ‘AI Growth Zones’ across the UK to facilitate the construction of data centers and expanding the AI Research Resource (AIRR) to foster AI-driven growth across industries such as finance, healthcare, and manufacturing.Over the next six months, the government will develop a long-term strategy to support AI infrastructure, backed by investments in software, skills, and computing capabilities over ten years.However, for businesses to take full advantage, they must first ensure they have the right foundations in place. And that starts with optimizing processes and tackling SaaS sprawl. Without clean processes and a streamlined tech stack, AI adoption will be inefficient and ineffective.The perils of SaaS sprawl SaaS sprawl happens when companies adopt multiple digital tools to meet business needs, often leading to redundant app functions, inconsistent workflows, and siloed data. As a result, business processes are defined around the rigid workflows within SaaS applications instead of mature processes defining the software footprint. Businesses use countless apps nowadays, meaning IT teams struggle to maintain visibility over their entire software ecosystem. Research shows that business departments control 70% of SaaS spending and more than half of their applications, while IT manages less than 20% of third-party software.This fragmentation weakens AI’s ability to drive impact holistically, including limited visibility into data and limited context of the processes within an organization.Excessive SaaS usage and ‘duct taped’ processes also create inefficiencies in workforce productivity. Employees often waste time toggling between different applications, manually transferring data, and resolving discrepancies between systems. This not only slows down business operations but increases the risk of human error, further compromising AI’s effectiveness.Reducing SaaS sprawl is not just about cutting costs – it’s about creating an interconnected system where data, context, and process logic are orchestrated efficiently, helping ensure that AI can generate high-quality impact. Pivoting to a process first framework, companies can define what good looks like and create a digital experience that fits the process they need leading to tech stack consolidation, unified workflows, enhanced data integrity and ultimately optimal AI performance.Three steps for strong AI foundationsStep 1: Identify and map business processesFar too often, businesses buy software to address processes, but there’s no amount of technology that can fix bad processes. Instead, businesses should address process first and build custom solutions that operate based on their systems, approval flows, data, and business logic. Companies can use process management tools to identify and map the business processes they want to run across their teams. As part of this process, businesses can uncover redundant technology, broken integrations, and create a plan to consolidate applications to make critical solutions work together more efficiently. This approach eliminates inefficiencies, reduces manual intervention, and enhances AI-driven automation. IT teams can regain oversight and governance to ensure compliance, while also creating standardized workflows that maximizes the value of existing software.Step 2: Automate processes and build applicationsOnce businesses have identified and mapped their processes, the next step is implementing automation to streamline and orchestrate them. Automation tools and workflow management systems help eliminate repetitive manual tasks while ensuring consistency and accuracy. From the streamlined workflows to automated document generation and forms, businesses can align automation with their processes and leverage low code and AI to build custom solutions that create a seamless, scalable system that offers that all-important operational efficiency.While SaaS sprawl is a huge problem for businesses, the solution isn’t to scrap SaaS altogether. Rather, it’s about removing the need for supporting software around core business systems that incurs costs and damages efficiency. Custom apps can help businesses achieve a happy equilibrium. They eliminate the need for ancillary software solutions by leveraging automated workflow data and low-code development to build purpose-built solutions for their operations.Step 3: Infuse AI for scale Once custom solutions are built around unique workflows and business logic, businesses can begin to infuse AI where non-deterministic capabilities are needed to scale. AI is a powerful adaption to traditional, deterministic automation because it can:• Analyze unstructured data (like text, images, or voice)• Learn patterns from past data• Make probabilistic predictions or classifications• Adapt over time as new data becomes availableFrom customer support triage to fraud detection, AI can be infused into custom apps to help streamline processes and navigate inputs based on probabilities, context, or learned patterns.Winning the AI race Industry experts, like Forrester, agree that building custom apps that are infused with AI is the future instead of buying multiple off-the-shelf SaaS tools. By integrating AI-driven automation into custom applications, businesses can not only reduce software sprawl but unlock new levels of efficiency, agility, and innovation.However, to maximize ROI with AI, it must be applied to the right opportunities with the right foundations in place. This means efficient business processes must be mapped out and automated across all the systems of record, data must be harmonized to provide proper context, and AI must be leveraged for the non-deterministic nodes where traditional automation can't drive efficiency.By combining process, automation, and custom applications, businesses create a scalable, intelligent tech stack that adapts and improves over time - eliminating inefficiencies and unlocking new levels of productivity. When thinking about winning the AI race, businesses should keep in mind that no number of systems can fix bad processes. Creating a strong foundation rooted in optimized processes will help ensure they take full advantage of AI.We've featured the best AI writer.This article was produced as part of TechRadarPro's Expert Insights channel where we feature the best and brightest minds in the technology industry today. 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SME leaders are reporting increased stress and mental health concernsHigher workloads, tech stresses, and a lack of downtime are all contributingTech worries like downtime and data breaches are concerning leadersBritish SME leaders are increasingly stressed and struggling with mental health concerns thanks to increased workloads, hours, and tasks, research from Virgin Media 02 reveals. A shocking three quarters (76%) admit that shifting business demands are impacting their mental health.For most of us, holidays offer a welcome break, chance to relax, and just an opportunity to switch off from work-related craziness. For SME leaders though, many don’t get the chance, with 28% saying they cannot afford to take the time off.Leaders can expect sleepless nights too, with 33% losing sleep at night over tech worries specifically, as technology-related stresses correlate directly to wellbeing for 89% of respondents.‘Too many hats’Pretty much anyone will tell you that tech can sometimes be troubling, and over half (53%) of SME directors have dealt with tech issues causing lost time, revenue impacts, or significant stress in the last month alone.Unsurprisingly, cybersecurity threats as well as technical faults and data breaches are cited as stressors for 79% of respondents - with tech downtime costing 37% of leaders money their business can’t afford, and 31% suffering productivity loss as a result.SME directors are spending an average of 10 hours per week on tasks that are outside of their core expertise, and 54% have to spend more time on unfamiliar tasks than those they’re trained for, adding enormous pressure.The report outlines that SME leaders are frequently de-facto appointed as the go-to person for problems that they ‘don’t really know how to solve’ (59%), and many are unable to ‘switch off,’ with 96% reporting checking emails or solving business issues outside of work hours.“The pressures on the shoulders of the SME community are enormous,” says Ross Pearson, Head of Small Enterprise at Virgin Media O2 Business.“Especially as many make difficult business decisions and are often stretched across many different areas. SME leaders have always been known for ‘wearing multiple hats’, but in today’s business landscape, the term has a new meaning. The latest data from Virgin Media O2 Business reveals the toll of added responsibilities, with action needed to support leader wellbeing and mental health.”You might also likeTake a look at our picks for the best AI tools aroundCheck out our choice for best antivirus softwareGenerative AI isn't biting into wages, replacing workers, and isn't saving time, economists say

With its impressive level of detail and punchy bass, it didn’t take long for the JBL Clip 5 to get me hooked, and one year on, I’m still using it to listen to music and podcasts every morning and evening.At a list price of $79.95 / £59.99 / AU$89.95, the JBL Clip 5 is fantastic value for money considering the impressive durability, practicality, and enjoyable sound that’s packed into such a conveniently compact speaker. What’s more, there are often deals on offer from JBL and Amazon, where I’ve spotted it for as little as $50 / £39 / AU$66 at times, making it an absolute steal.There’s no greater testament to my appreciation of the JBL Clip 5 than the fact that I have it out on display despite it not being remotely my style aesthetically. This may not sound like much of an accolade to some, but as a girly-girl with white furniture and pale gray rooms with glittery pink feature walls, the slightly utilitarian, black and orange Clip 5 is very off-brand for me – so the fact I want to keep it out and accessible speaks volumes. If the black and orange colorway isn’t for you either, that’s okay, as there’s a huge range of colors to choose from, including white, purple, red, blue, and some multi-colored options, too. The JBL Clip 5 is still featuring as the top budget option in our pick of the best Bluetooth speakers, and I’m still as happy with its performance as I was when I first reviewed it 12 months ago. But as time’s gone on, I’ve come to appreciate the following five qualities more and more.It’s always adventure-readyWhile the look of the carabiner may not be for everyone, it’s made things much easier whenever I’ve taken the Clip 5 on the road, as I’ve been able to clip it onto backpack straps and luggage handles. The carabiner has also been great for hanging the Clip 5 from door handles and my bathroom mirror, which has proven particularly useful for the times when surface space has been limited.It’s the perfect bath-time buddyWe already know that the IP67 rating of the Clip 5 is legit after it spent some time swimming in the TechRadar testing tank, and yet I’m still impressed by how well it’s handled spending so much time in a steamy bathroom.It’s never complained when I’ve been pushing its buttons with soaking wet hands, and despite always being out on a surface, it doesn’t look obviously dusty.(Image credit: Future)It’s a sound all-rounderI love a speaker that can play almost anything straight out of the box, so I’m really happy that I’ve been able to switch straight from a comedy podcast to bass-heavy beats without needing to play with any settings.When I’m in the mood to fine-tune the audio, however, there are four equalizer presets for me to choose from on the JBL portable app, or I can go ahead and customize the EQ myself, which is a great feature to have at this price point.It’s convenient to controlUnlike some other Bluetooth speakers that have small or illogically placed buttons, I found the buttons on the Clip 5 very intuitive and easy to use. The position of the power button works really well for me, as it lives at the carabiner end of a set of three indented buttons, so it wasn’t long before I could turn the Clip 5 on with my eyes closed.I like that the play button is multi-functional, so I can use it to either pause or skip tracks. And I especially like how this and the volume buttons are shaped like play, minus, and plus icons, again making it easy to take control over my listening experience, even when I’ve managed to get water in my eyes.(Image credit: Future)Battery lifeThe advertised battery life of the JBL Clip 5 is a satisfying 12 hours, and it lasted just under eleven and a half hours when I played music non-stop at 50 percent volume, which was good going considering how loud it sounds.In reality, though, as I usually have the volume set to around 30 percent and have been happy leaving it on the default EQ most of the time, I’ve found the battery lasting far longer than this. So if you prefer a relaxed listen, and you’re not going to be getting the JBL Clip 5 blasting out beats on a daily basis, you’ll likely find that you won’t be needing to charge it all that often, either.You might also likeYou might not be getting the highest quality audio when listening to music on your phone – here's how to change thatBluetooth speaker heaven: my top 4 launches of 2025 so far, and what’s comingWant to explore more shower-resistant speakers? Check out our pick of the best waterproof speakers