Joe Svetlik

Joe Svetlik

Joe has been writing about tech for 17 years, first on staff at T3 magazine, then in a freelance capacity for Stuff, The Sunday Times Travel Magazine, Men's Health, GQ, The Mirror, Trusted Reviews, TechRadar and many more (including What Hi-Fi?). His specialities include all things mobile, headphones and speakers that he can't justifying spending money on.

Articles by: Joe Svetlik

Apple AirPods 3

AirPods Lite: release date rumours, price, design and features predictions

By Harry McKerrell last updated

Updated The once-rumoured AirPods Lite didn't make an appearance in 2024, but will they ever appear? We make a wishlist of features we'd like to see in these fabled cheap AirPods.

AirPods Pro 2 on a chair outside

AirPods Pro 3: release date rumours, price predictions, and 5 features we want

By Harry McKerrell last updated

Updated The AirPods Pro 2 are superb ANC wireless earbuds, but how could a third generation improve matters?

Apple iPad Mini (2021) on a wooden table. Someone is drawing on screen using an Apple Pencil

iPad Mini 7: rumoured price and release date, likely features and more

By Joe Svetlik last updated

Despite rumours that it would feature during Apple's September 2024 event, the new iPad Mini remains unannounced.

Apple AirPods Max with iPhone 12

AirPods Max 2 could launch today with better ANC, analyst says

By Joe Svetlik published

New Apple over-ear headphones are rumoured to launch today with better noise cancellation and adaptive audio.

The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds and Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 wireless earbuds on a grey and red background with a 'vs' symbol between them.

Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 vs Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds: which ANC buds are better?

By Joe Svetlik published

Bowers & Wilkins' Pi8 are its best wireless earbuds to date – but can they trump the noise-cancelling king Bose?

A white pair of Beats Powerbeats Pro in their charging case.

Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 confirmed for next year, 5 years after the original

By Joe Svetlik published

Beats has confirmed the Powerbeats Pro 2 will launch next year with a similar design to the original pair.

A black pair of JLab Epic Sport ANC 3 earbuds on a white background.

JLab's new sports earbuds have a marathon 52-hour battery life

By Joe Svetlik published

The Epic Sport ANC 3 live up to their name, while JLab has launched two pairs of 'open' earbuds as well.

Two gamers on a sofa enjoying a split screen racing game on a TV lit by the Philips Hue Play HDMI sync box 8K.

The new, pricier Philips Hue Play sync box 8K is made for gamers

By Joe Svetlik published

Philips' second-gen sync box still orchestrates coloured lights in time with what's on screen, but now supports 4K/120Hz.

The Panasonic MZ800 OLED TV in a modern flat overlooking a cityscape.

This 65in Panasonic OLED TV has dropped to just £799

By Joe Svetlik published

There's a hefty £300 saving on this Panasonic OLED TV, dropping the price to just £799.

AirPods Pro 2 vs AirPods 3

Apple AirPods Pro 2 vs AirPods 3: which wireless earbuds are better?

By Kashfia Kabir last updated

Are AirPods 3 good enough, or should you buy the AirPods Pro 2? Here are the key differences in pricing, specs and features.

NEW YORK - UNDATED: James Brown performs at Madison Square Garden circa 1960's in New York City, New York. (Photo by Walter Iooss Jr./Getty Images)

13 of the best classic funk and soul tracks to test your system

By Joe Svetlik published

These classic soul bangers from days gone by will sort the funk from the junk.

A couple watching a Samsung 2023 smart TV

Is your TV spying on you? What your TV knows about you and how to stop it snooping

By Joe Svetlik published

Today's TVs are smarter than ever – but you'd be surprised to find out how much they know about you...

The Philips OLED808 TV on a TV stand. On screen is an undersea creature from Netflix's Life On Our Planet.

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.

A group shot of all six speakers in the Monitor Audio Gold Series 6G range.

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.

Chromecast with Google TV

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.

A black pair of Sony WF-C500 wireless earbuds in their carry case on a rug.

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.

Panasonic MZ980 on a TV stand showing Life On Our Planet

Best Panasonic TVs 2024: OLED, HDR, 4K, budget, premium

By Tom Parsons last updated

Brand loyal to Panasonic? We can't blame you. You'll want to check out the company's best TVs, then...

A black Harman Kardon Citation Multibeam 1100 on a white background.

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.

A leaked picture of a white Google TV Streamer and remote control on a wooden surface.

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...

55-inch Sony A80L on a wooden stand with an image from animated TV show Agent Elvis on the screen

Best Sony TVs 2024: top OLEDs and Mini LEDs fully reviewed

By Tom Parsons last updated

best buys In the market for a new TV? A Sony flatscreen will probably be on your shortlist – here's our pick of the current crop, including the latest 4K and 8K models.

The Apple AirPods Max standing next to the Dyson OnTrac headphones.

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?

Sonos Ray in front of a TV and next to a Sony PS5 controller

Best budget soundbars 2024: affordable home cinema sound tested by experts

By Tom Parsons last updated

Best Buys These budget soundbars are easy, effective, and prove you don't have to spend a fortune to improve your TV's sound.

Dyson OnTrac next to Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones against colourful record covers

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?

A pair of Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 with their charging case on a white background.

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.

The 65-inch LG G4 OLED TV on a wooden TV stand. On screen are two cyclists with spectators cheering them on from the side of the road.

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.

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