
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

Sony's best wireless earbuds get another big discount
By Joe Svetlik published
Rated best overall in our list of best wireless earbuds, the XM5 are true all-rounders at a great price.

Lowest. Price Ever. The five-star EarFun Air wireless earbuds are now better than half price
By Joe Svetlik published
Deals The price drop on these Award-winning earbuds makes them even more of a bargain on Amazon Prime Day.

The Award-winning Sony TA-AN1000 returns to its lowest ever price, but has some familiar competition...
By Joe Svetlik published
Sony's home cinema amp won Product of the Year last year, and now is just £699.

The best Sony WH-1000XM5 Amazon Prime Day deals 2025
By Joe Svetlik, Harry McKerrell last updated
All the best discounts on Sony's flagship, Award-winning wireless noise-cancelling headphones.

Best LG C4 Amazon Prime Day deals 2025: get the 5 star OLED TV at the lowest price
By Tom Parsons last updated
LG's step-down is still one of the best OLED TVs you can buy. Here's where to find the best deals for Amazon Prime Day

The best Sony WF-1000XM5 Amazon Prime Day 2025 deals
By Harry McKerrell last updated
The Sony WF-1000XM5 are our favourite wireless earbuds and can be found at some bargain prices

Best AirPods Max alternatives 2025: amazing options picked by our experts
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Best Buys You don't need Apple's premium headphones to have a great wireless, noise-cancelling experience.

iPhone 17 Pro preview: everything we know so far about Apple's next flagship phone
By Esat Dedezade last updated
The iPhone 17 Pro is rumoured to launch in September. Here's what to expect.

iPhone 17: price predictions, spec rumours and all the features we expect to see
By Joe Svetlik last updated
We're only about two months away from the rumoured iPhone 17 launch. Here's what to expect.

Lorde's new transparent CD doesn't work, fans say
By Joe Svetlik published
Lorde's fourth studio album comes on a cool transparent CD, but fans say their players can't read it.

I spent the day listening to Oasis in Spatial Audio, and heard the tech at its best and worst
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Oasis are perfect for Spatial Audio, but the tech is not without its faults...

Best bookshelf speakers 2025: top standmounts for every budget tested
By Kashfia Kabir last updated
best buys We've highlighted the best bookshelf speakers for all budgets, with each model tested by our experienced reviews team.

Yes, you can get a decent TV for around £100 this Prime Day
By Joe Svetlik published
If you're after a new TV this Prime Day, but don't have a lot to spend, you still have some pretty good options...

Apple TV 4K fourth-gen: what to expect from Apple's next video streamer
By Joe Svetlik published
A new Apple TV 4K is likely coming soon. Here's what we expect, from a new chip to better wi-fi...

How to calculate the right viewing distance for your TV
By Verity Burns last updated
These quick calculations could help you choose the right size of TV for your room, and where you should be sitting for the best experience.

Which TVs have the best sound (as well as great pictures)?
By Joe Svetlik last updated
TV speakers can be underwhelming, but which TVs break the mould and deliver high-quality audio?

Iconic British firm Orange Amps has launched its own record player
By Joe Svetlik published
Featuring the Voice of the World crest, the O Turntable is like something out of Austin Powers' bachelor pad.

Best Sonos alternatives 2025: multi-room music systems rated by experts
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Best Buys Sonos is the original, and one of the best, home wireless music systems – but there are alternatives worth considering.

Yoto wants to be the YouTube of kids' audio – with one crucial difference
By Joe Svetlik published
Yoto is opening up its audio marketplace, but this brings its own issues for parents.

Best cheap noise-cancelling headphones 2025: expert-tested recommendations
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Best Buys Blocking background noise doesn't have to cost a fortune – these are the best cheap ANC headphones we've tested.

Sony's five-star XM5 wireless earbuds are nearly at their lowest price ever, but I'd consider waiting for Amazon Prime Day
By Andy Madden published
Could they drop even further in the next week or two?

5.1 vs 7.2 surround sound: which is better?
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Will a 5.1 system suffice? Or would you be better off with a 7.2 surround sound setup?

Best sports and workout headphones 2025: top earbuds for keeping active
By Harry McKerrell last updated
Best Buys The best running companions, featuring bespoke sporting models alongside wireless earbuds that we think are as good at home as they are on the track.
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