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

The 42-inch model of this 5-star Philips TV is now half price
By Joe Svetlik published
The Philips 42OLED808 is now just £799 at Richer Sounds, if you're part of its VIP club.

Monitor Audio Gold Series 6G speakers boast new cone technology and designs
By Joe Svetlik published
Monitor Audio's six-strong speaker range should have something for everyone.

Don't regret it – 3 reasons to buy the Google Chromecast with Google TV before it's gone forever
By Lewis Empson last updated
Google is killing the Chromecast, so here are three reasons why you may want to grab one before it's too late.

The best student deals on hi-fi, TVs and headphones
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Deals Apple, Sonos, Samsung and more all offer great student deals on their devices. Here are the best deals on hi-fi, headphones and TVs for students.

Get £500 off this 4-star Dolby Atmos soundbar – plus another £150 off the matching sub
By Joe Svetlik published
The Harman Kardon Citation Multibeam 1100 is down to just £299 if you're part of Peter Tyson's VIP club.

Google TV Streamer: everything you need to know about the Chromecast follow-up
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Google has killed Chromecast, and its follow-up is a very different beast...

Dyson OnTrac vs Apple AirPods Max: how do these premium wireless headphones compare?
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Dyson's new premium noise-cancelling wireless headphones are a similar price to the five-star Apple AirPods Max. But how do they compare?

Dyson OnTrac vs Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones: which are better?
By Ainsley Walker last updated
Bose's flagship ANC headphones are class-leading and Dyson's new wireless cans are ambitious, but which are better?

5 things the Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 need to do to compete with the Sony XM5
By Joe Svetlik published
The first Google Pixel Buds Pro were a disappointment. Here's how their sequel can compete with the best.

LG is selling its LCD factory to a surprising rival – and will focus on OLED tech instead
By Joe Svetlik published
LG's display arm is selling off its LCD plant in China so it can focus on producing OLED screens.

Want to liven up the Olympics? Play a game of Name Those Headphones
By Joe Svetlik published
Can you name which pairs of headphones these athletes are wearing?

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2: price leaks, release date rumours, possible features and more
By Joe Svetlik published
Rumours abound that Google is working on another pair of wireless earbuds. Here's what to expect.

Sony Bravia 9 vs Samsung QN95D: which Mini LED TV is best?
By Joe Svetlik published
Both Sony and Samsung have launched Mini LED TVs this year – but whose is best?

How to watch the Opening Ceremony: live stream Paris 2024 Olympics in 4K HDR today
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Extravaganza from under the Eiffel to kick off the Summer Games in style. Here's how to watch Opening Ceremony from the Paris 2024 Olympics in the 4K HDR style it deserves.

Sonos CEO apologises for the app redesign that deleted key features
By Joe Svetlik published
After saying the app redesign took 'courage', Sonos has finally admitted what many users already know: it's been a disaster.

Sony HT-A9 vs Bravia Theatre Quad: how has the home cinema system evolved?
By Joe Svetlik published
Sony's follow-up to the HT-A9 has a different design – but what else is new?

This little-known free Sky upgrade has changed how I watch TV – but there's a problem
By Joe Svetlik last updated
This clever upgrade has made a big difference to my Sky TV experience but there is a downside.

Our Price is back, and it's having a hi-fi sale to celebrate
By Joe Svetlik published
The Pro-Ject Jukebox E1 has dropped to £540 in the Our Price sale. But it's not the retailer's only deal...

Monitor Audio's new speakers bring hi-fi sound to the great outdoors
By Joe Svetlik published
The Monitor Audio Climate Series 3G are built for indoor or outdoor use, and promise hi-fi-quality audio.

Which JBL speaker should you buy? Flip 6, Charge 5, Xtreme 4 and more compared
By Joe Svetlik, Harry McKerrell last updated
UPDATED JBL makes some exceptional budget Bluetooth speakers and we're here to help you choose the right speaker for you.

Is this our first look at the iPhone 16 range?
By Joe Svetlik published
Dummy models of all four expected iPhone 16 handsets potentially reveal quite a lot about the new iPhones...

The best Naim Mu-so 2 deals
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Deals Naim's Gen 2 wireless speaker boasts premium sound and a price tag to match, but you can grab a hefty discount at various retailers.

The Denon Home Amp is a cheaper take on its cousin, the Marantz Model M1
By Joe Svetlik published
Denon has launched a more affordable rival to the Marantz Model M1, a just-add-speakers streaming amplifier.
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