Joe is the Content Director for What Hi-Fi? and Future’s Product Testing, having previously been the Global Editor-in-Chief of What Hi-Fi?. He has worked on What Hi-Fi? across the print magazine and website for almost 20 years, writing news, reviews and features on everything from turntables to TVs, headphones to hi-fi separates. He has covered product launch events across the world, from Apple to Technics, Sony and Samsung; reported from CES, the Bristol Show, and Munich High End for many years; and written for sites such as the BBC, Stuff and The Guardian. In his spare time, he enjoys expanding his vinyl collection and cycling (not at the same time).
Latest articles by Joe Cox

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The new iPhone 12 is official, joined by an iPhone 12 mini, new Pro phones and a compact (and cheap) HomePod mini.

By Joe Cox Published
Originally announced in June, the deal has now been completed

By Joe Cox Published
The next Apple event is official, with invites for a 13th October iPhone launch event arriving featuring the tagline, "Hi, Speed"

By Joe Cox Published
The continued uncertainty has forced the organisers to make the difficult decision, but there are plans for a virtual event.

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You can bag a free pair of Bose wireless headphones when you pre-order a Google Pixel 5

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Pro-Ject has made a habit of brilliant turntables and not just with entry-level excellence.

By Joe Cox Published
Get your live music fix with these online concerts, this weekend featuring the Notting Hill Carnival Access All Areas.

By Joe Cox Published
The original 1000 units have sold out but there will be 210 more all-black Technics SL-1210GAE record players available

By Joe Cox Published
The quality vs convenience debate is an obvious one, but there are plenty more reasons why a hi-fi system might make more sense for you than a wireless speaker.

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There are seven new LG soundbars in total, from affordable wireless models to top-of-the-range Dolby Atmos speakers.

By Joe Cox Published
LG’s industry-first UVnano case claims to eliminate bacteria and germs as the earbuds charge – and there's Meridian Audio, too.

By Joe Cox Published
A new video shows the all-black Technics SL-1210GAE limited edition, 55th anniversary turntable, in all its glory.

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The latest Technics SL-1210GAE record player is something special, with only 1000 units available worldwide.

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The SL-1200/1210 MK7 is as cheap as the company can go but a new hi-fi turntable could be on the way.

By Joe Cox Published
The iPhone 12 rumour mill is stepping up a gear, and there's news on a familiar design as well a prototype foldable iPhone.

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Bowers & Wilkins and the parent company to Denon, Marantz and Polk Audio are in talks to consolidate their offerings...

By Tom Parsons, Joe Cox Published
Make the most of Google’s streaming tech with our essential guide.

By Joe Cox Published
We welcome improvements to sound quality, of course, but is the appearance of Dolby Atmos in soundbars, phones and other kit watering down the message?

By Joe Cox Published
The organisers of CES have said planning is underway for 2021 and they include an in-person event as well as more virtual sessions.

By Joe Cox Last updated
The new Technics amplifier is scheduled to launch by the end of 2020 and is described as a "typical Technics amplifier".

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Some of the biggest names in high-end audio, all under one roof. We found out how that works and what's coming next.

By Joe Cox Published
From the McIntosh family in the US, but designed and built in Japan, comes the Sumiko Songbird high-end moving coil cartridge

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The striking design is built from more than 65kg of aluminium and promises to be the "most complete and powerful digital loudspeaker" ever built for the home.
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