
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

Spotify's free tier finally lets you search for specific songs
By Joe Svetlik published
Spotify's free tier just got markedly less awful, with the ability to actually listen to what you want to.

How to get streaming services for free, from the most generous trials to bundled extras
By Joe Svetlik published
There's an abundance of ways to avoid paying for streaming services, from free trials to mobile contract incentives.

The next Amazon Prime Day sale is next month – expect deals on headphones, TVs, hi-fi and more
By Joe Svetlik published
Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days returns from 7-8th October, bringing deals on all kinds of AV goodies.

Bose QC Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) vs Bose QC Ultra Headphones (1st Gen): what's the difference?
By Joe Svetlik published
Bose's new QC Ultra Headphones bring some meaningful upgrades over the originals.

Best music streaming services 2025: free streams to hi-res audio
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Best Buys The best music streaming services offer slick interfaces, high-quality audio and access to millions of tracks – here are the top choices.

Spotify Lossless: release date, price and all the official details on the long-awaited higher-quality streams
By Becky Roberts, Joe Svetlik last updated
Everything you need to know about Spotify's new Lossless better-than-CD quality streaming tier.

Apple AirPods Pro 3 vs Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen): what are the differences between these wireless ANC earbuds?
By Joe Svetlik published
We're pitting Apple's latest ANC earbuds against Bose's finest to see how they compare.

The iPhone 17's 120Hz screen could finally convince me it's time to upgrade
By Joe Svetlik published
The higher refresh rate isn't the screen's only selling point

AirPods Pro 3: price, features, and everything you need to know about Apple's new flagship wireless earbuds
By Joe Svetlik last updated
With improved sound and ANC

Best internet radios 2025: modern radios with streaming smarts
By Kashfia Kabir last updated
Best Buys With internet connectivity and free streaming to boot, the best internet radios are fit for the 21st century.

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

iPhone 17: price predictions, spec rumours and all the features we expect to see
By Joe Svetlik last updated
The iPhone 17 launches today. Here's what to expect.

Sony's five-star noise cancelling wireless earbuds are at the lowest price we've seen – £25 off!
By Harry McKerrell published
£100 to £75 for the WF-C710N

The best Sky TV, Glass and Stream deals and packages
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Deals Supercharge your viewing without emptying your bank account with the best Sky TV deals, not to mention the best Sky Q, Sky Glass and Sky stream offers.

Apple TV 4K 2025: everything we know so far about Apple’s 4th generation streamer
By Joe Svetlik last updated
A new Apple TV 4K is likely coming soon. Here's what we expect, from a new chip to better wi-fi...

Best budget soundbars 2025: cheap 'bars, tested by our 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.

Best Panasonic TVs 2025: our reviewers recommend 3 key sets right now
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...

These retro headphones resemble the original Walkman's, but pack USB-C for just £60
By Joe Svetlik published
The Gadhouse Wesley wired headphones look like a pair from the 1980s.

How Sonos is making existing products more sustainable
By Joe Svetlik published
When it launched, Sonos' Arc Ultra was made using 5% recycled plastic. Soon that figure will rise to 44%.

Why vinyl is greener than music streaming
By Joe Svetlik published
Listening to vinyl records can actually help you do your bit for the environment, provided you do it right...

CEDIA Expo 2025 Best of Show Award nominations deadline extended to 29th August
By Joe Svetlik published
Celebrating the most innovative products at this year's CEDIA Expo in September.

Save £500 on this Award-winning Hisense projector
By Joe Svetlik published
This £500 discount is among the biggest we've seen on the Award-winning Hisense PX3-Pro projector.

Dali's colourful Kupid bookshelf speakers promise hi-fi sound on a budget
By Joe Svetlik published
Dali's new bookshelf speaker promises proprietary technologies never before seen at this price.
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