
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

Bluesound's new Powernode promises more power and less distortion
By Joe Svetlik published
The new generation Bluesound Powernode promises 100W per channel of amplification with lower distortion.

Don't screw up: 5 mistakes you're making with your TV
By Joe Svetlik published
From poor positioning to using the wrong modes, we'll help you avoid these mistakes and elevate your viewing.

Best running headphones and wireless earbuds 2025: tested on the road and in the gym
By Harry McKerrell last updated
Best Buys The best running headphones will deliver great sound while offering sweat-resistant designs that stay securely in place.

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.

Nothing's first over-ear headphones to be tuned by KEF, according to leaked pictures
By Joe Svetlik published
Nothing's first over-ear headphones are due to launch on 1st July, but leaked photos show what to expect.

Stop! Don't buy these five-star Bose wireless earbuds
By Joe Svetlik published
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds are the best noise-cancellers around, but there's a very good reason not to buy them.

Netflix to carry live TV channels for first time
By Joe Svetlik published
Netflix has inked a deal with French broadcaster TF1 to carry its live TV channels, in a world first.

Bluetooth 6.0: everything you need to know about its new audio and features for phones and earbuds
By Joe Svetlik published
A new version of Bluetooth is in the offing – so what new features will it bring? Here's everything you need to know.

The Wilson Audio Sabrina V is a redesign of its smallest floorstanding speaker
By Joe Svetlik published
And it introduces a baffling new material...

Spotify HiFi: release date, price and feature rumours for the expected Music Pro add-on
By Becky Roberts, Joe Svetlik last updated
Everything we know about Spotify's upcoming lossless streaming tier ahead of its severely delayed launch date...

6 of the best genre-swerving tracks to test your hi-fi system
By Joe Svetlik published
Forget staying in your lane, use these genre-hoppers to give your system a workout.

These Sony earbuds are my pick for Prime Day – but unfortunately there's one small problem
By Joe Svetlik published
Could Sony's five-star WF-C710N get their first discount next month?

Amazon Prime Day dates are official – here are the AV brands getting involved
By Joe Svetlik published
It's official: Prime Day is next month, and it's twice as long as last year's.

Hisense 2025 UK TV lineup: everything we know so far
By Joe Svetlik published
It's all here, from Mini LED and AI-enhanced viewing, to art frame screens and the return of OLED.

The AirPods Pro 3 might not launch until 2026, analyst says
By Joe Svetlik published
Despite recent code mentioning them, the next-gen wireless earbuds won't appear this year, one analyst reckons.

Best cheap headphones 2025: great music quality on a budget
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Best Buys The best budget headphones in the world, featuring in-ear, over-ear and Bluetooth headphones, and all tested by our expert reviewers.

100-year-old headphone brand Beyerdynamic is being bought by a Chinese manufacturer
By Joe Svetlik published
Beyerdynamic's managing director has confirmed reports that the brand is being bought by Chinese manufacturer Cosonic.

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) vs QC Ultra Earbuds (1st Gen): what's different?
By Joe Svetlik published
More advanced noise cancellation comes to these second-gen Bose buds. But what else is new?

AirPods Pro 3: everything we know so far and 5 features we want from Apple's next flagship wireless earbuds
By Harry McKerrell last updated
Could Apple's next flagship earbuds arrive this year?

Two new pairs of Samsung Galaxy Buds have leaked – but something's missing
By Joe Svetlik published
Mention has been spotted of the Galaxy Buds FE 3 – but the FE 2 have yet to be announced.

Valerion enters the UK projector market with the 4K, Dolby Vision-toting VisionMaster Pro 2 laser model and more
By Joe Svetlik published
The flagship VisionMaster Pro 2 is exclusive to Richer Sounds and Peter Tyson, but is coming to other retailers soon.

Best iPhones 2025: 4 options for music and movie lovers fully tested
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Whether you want an entry-level model or the larger Pro Max for watching movies, Apple has an iPhone for you.

Sony WH-1000XM6 vs AirPods Max: which premium wireless headphones should you buy?
By Joe Svetlik published
Apple's AirPods Max are nearly five years old now – so do they still stand up against Sony's new flagships?
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