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

Oops! Did Amazon make a mistake? Sony XM4 headphones hit their lowest-ever price on Prime Big Deals Day
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Deals The Sony WH-1000XM4 wireless headphones are now just $198 thanks to Amazon Prime Day – but they were briefly even cheaper.

Bose Smart Soundbar vs Sonos Beam Gen 2: how do they compare?
By Joe Svetlik published
Bose's latest soundbar is a direct rival to the market-leading Sonos Beam Gen 2. So how does it stack up?

Sonos Roam 2 vs Roam 1: is Sonos' new portable speaker better than the original?
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Let's see what the Sonos Roam 2 offers over the original, and whether it justifies the higher price.

Record Store Day Black Friday returns 29th November
By Joe Svetlik published
With a flight case bursting with special releases

Samsung HW-Q990D vs LG S95TR: which Dolby Atmos soundbar package is best?
By Joe Svetlik published
Samsung's 5-star 'bar wowed us earlier this year, but how does LG's more recent rival compare?

The 12 best TVs, headphones and Bluetooth speakers to buy on October Prime Day – and the best prices to pay
By Joe Svetlik published
Don't do Prime Day without this guide

The Cyrus 40 Series promises a new beginning for the British hi-fi brand
By Joe Svetlik published
New range comprises an integrated amplifier, CD player, network streamer and external power supply.

Sonos' road to redemption: under-fire firm details 7-point plan to win back fans
By Joe Svetlik published
The multi-room firm has set out how it intends to learn from its recent mistakes to avoid repeating them.

Bose Smart Soundbar vs Smart Ultra Soundbar: how do these Dolby Atmos 'bars compare?
By Joe Svetlik published
Bose has a new Smart soundbar for your consideration – but how does it compare to its flagship Dolby Atmos model?

Linn's new speakers and Selekt streamer promise fun and versatility
By Joe Svetlik published
Linn's 119 standmount and 150 floorstander join the new Selekt DSM: Classic Hub digital music player.

Best media streamers: the best TV streaming devices
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Best Buys The best TV streaming devices are easy, affordable and capable of delivering high-quality pictures and sound to your TV.

Sky Glass and Stream fall over twice in one week
By Joe Svetlik published
Sky's streaming TV platform has suffered two issues in a week, with some customers unable to even switch on their TVs.

Sony Bravia 8 vs LG C4: which 2024 OLED TV should you buy?
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Can LG wrestle back its crown as the maker of the best step-down OLED TV?

Sonos begone! This top rival to the Arc soundbar is £500 off
By Joe Svetlik published
Harman Kardon's Citation Multibeam 1100 is now just £299, down from £799. Who needs a Sonos Arc?

Wired headphones are fashionable and buttons are back – is audio tech turning its back on the future?
By Joe Svetlik published
Weren't buttons and wired headphones supposed to be old news? What happened to the future?

How to cancel Spotify Premium – and should you?
By Luke Edwards last updated
A step-by-step guide to cancelling your Spotify Premium subscription.

Sony WF-C510 vs WF-C500: which cheap wireless earbuds are better?
By Esat Dedezade last updated
Sony's new budget buds have a lot to live up to. Can they knock the mighty C500s from their throne?

Sony WH-1000XM5 vs WH-1000XM4: which headphones should you buy?
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Sony's range-topping wireless headphones have big improvements on their predecessors. But are they worth the higher price?

How to cancel Netflix on desktop, TV or mobile in 3 steps
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Not using your Netflix account? If you cancel your subscription you could save yourself a small fortune.

LG's C4 and G4 OLED TV discounts bode well for Black Friday – and now this deal is even better
By Joe Svetlik published
This week the G4 hit its lowest price ever, while the C4 was only £20 pricier than last year's C3. And the big sale hasn't even started yet!

QLED vs LED: the two TV panel technologies compared
By Luke Edwards, Joe Svetlik last updated
Knowing the differences between QLED and LED TVs will help you decide which (if either) would be best for you.

Sonos reportedly delays set-top box due to app update issues
By Joe Svetlik published
The fallout from Sonos's woeful app update continues, as the firm is reportedly forced to delay its upcoming set-top box.

The iPhone 16 Pro has arrived: all the details on Apple's new flagship smartphone
By Joe Svetlik last updated
With a larger screen and better processors and cameras, Apple's new flagship looks like a force to be reckoned with...
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