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

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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?
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