
Joe Svetlik
Joe has been writing about tech for 20 years, first on staff at T3 magazine, then in a freelance capacity for Stuff, The Sunday Times Travel Magazine (now defunct), Men's Health, GQ, The Mirror, Trusted Reviews, TechRadar and many more. His specialities include all things mobile, headphones and speakers that he can't justifying spending money on.
Latest articles by Joe Svetlik

Best headphones with a mic 2025: top options for music and calls tested
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Best Buys Want a great pair of headphones for phone calls and video chats? These are the best options we've tested.

Super Bowl 4K: how to watch Chiefs vs Eagles in Ultra HD with HDR and with Dolby Atmos
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Live stream Here's how to watch a stunning Super Bowl 4K live stream from anywhere today. You can watch Super Bowl 59 in 4K HDR, if you know where to look.

Netflix's UK prices are rising – here's how much more you'll pay
By Joe Svetlik published
Netflix's UK prices are rising across the board, including its Extra Member add-ons.

Technics SC-CX700 vs KEF LS50 Wireless II: which streaming system is better?
By Joe Svetlik published
Two all-in-one streaming systems, but which should you buy?

Best Sony headphones 2025: top pairs recommended by our expert reviews team
By Andy Madden last updated
Best Buys Sony has some truly remarkable headphones at its disposal – here are the best we've tested that you can buy.

Comcast will stream the Super Bowl in Dolby Atmos this weekend, for a more immersive audio experience.
By Joe Svetlik published
For a more immersive experience

Sony vs Sennheiser headphones: which are better?
By Joe Svetlik published
Which are better for in-ear, over-ear, mid-range and premium models?

How to get the best picture and sound from your PlayStation 5
By John Archer last updated
Tweaks and tips for making the most of Sony's next-gen console.

Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 will have new fitness features to go with ANC, leak suggests
By Joe Svetlik published
The latest leak suggests the Powerbeats Pro 2 will have new heart tracking features.

Loewe's latest luxury TV features actual lava in its construction
By Joe Svetlik published
Loewe's latest TV features cooled lava in its back panel. But it's not as crazy as it sounds.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2024) vs QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds: which is best?
By Esat Dedezade, Joe Svetlik last updated
Bose has a new pair of entry-level noise-cancelling wireless earbuds. How do they compare against the flagship model?

Bose vs Sennheiser headphones: which should you choose?
By Joe Svetlik published
Bose and Sennheiser make some great headphones. Let's see which would suit you best.

Dolby Atmos: what is it? How can you get it?
By Becky Roberts last updated
Want to heighten your home cinema surround sound experience? You need to know about Dolby Atmos.

Samsung Galaxy S25 vs iPhone 16: how do they compare?
By Joe Svetlik published
The Samsung Galaxy S25 promises significant picture upgrades. But how does it fare against the iPhone 16?

Samsung Galaxy S25: price, launch date, screen specs and more
By Joe Svetlik last updated
The Samsung Galaxy S25 is available to pre-order now – so what does it offer?

Best Beats headphones 2025: top pairs tested by experts
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Best Buys These are the best Beats headphones on the market right now, from true wireless to sporty designs.

Stop! Now is a terrible time to buy a new TV
By Joe Svetlik published
Now is not the time to buy a new flagship TV, and we have the graphs to prove it.

Sonos boss resigns following disastrous app redesign
By Joe Svetlik published
Eight months after the disastrous app relaunch, Sonos CEO Patrick Spence has resigned.

Best KEF speakers 2025: budget, premium, bookshelf and wireless systems
By Joe Svetlik, Harry McKerrell last updated
Best Buys British audio maker KEF makes a fine array of speakers, from bookshelf to tower speakers. Here's our pick of the bunch.

Best Bowers & Wilkins speakers: 7 great models, all tested by experts
By Joe Svetlik last updated
best buy Bowers & Wilkins knows how to make a good pair of speakers – we've rounded-up the best you can buy.

CES 2025: all the latest news from the world's biggest tech show
By Joe Svetlik last updated
This year we're covering all of the happenings at CES 2025, from wireless earbuds to mega-buck OLED TVs.

Samsung TV owners rejoice – Disney+ will start streaming in HDR10+
By Joe Svetlik published
Disney+ will soon support Samsung's HDR10+ format, bringing HDR to more viewers.

HDMI 2.2 has been revealed – and it could be a big upgrade for next-generation OLED TVs and projectors
By Joe Svetlik published
Faster 96Gbps bandwidth paves the way for higher resolutions and refresh rates.
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