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

This £130-off portable projector deal is perfect for heatwave night screenings
By Joe Svetlik Published
It’s hot, and so is this deal

We just gave this flagship Denon AVR five stars, now its price has dropped by £1300
By Joe Svetlik Published
A great deal on a great AV receiver

Now you can watch Netflix's Stranger Things as if the age of streaming never happened
By Joe Svetlik Published
A glorious throwback to the days of physical media

PS5 Slim vs PS5: what's the difference?
By Joe Svetlik Last updated
Not only is it slimmer, it has more modern USB ports and more storage, too. But is the PS5 Slim better value than the original PS5?

Best noise-cancelling headphones 2026 – 6 sensational pairs picked by our expert reviewers
By Joe Svetlik Last updated
Best Buys The best ANC headphones to silence the outside world

How far away should you sit from your TV? We work out the ideal distance for the best viewing experience
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.

LG's Creator Original Picture Mode lets filmmakers tweak your TV's picture – but we have questions
By Joe Svetlik Published
Claims to be a step on from Filmmaker Mode

Qobuz's redesigned mobile app has a new feature that should settle arguments once and for all
By Joe Svetlik Published
And a shiny new player to make it more intuitive

Warning! If you’re storing your DVDs and Blu-rays like this, you could be damaging them
By Joe Svetlik Published
Here's how to keep them safe

Samsung's new flagship foldable is its brightest phone ever – could it be the ultimate movie-watching machine on the go?
By Joe Svetlik Published
With a peak brightness of 3000 nits

Best over-ear headphones 2026: wired and wireless pairs tested by our in-house experts
By Joe Svetlik Last updated
Best Buys Our in-house reviews team picks the best over-ear headphones for both home and portable use...

The McIntosh MX124 AV receiver wants to be the beating heart of your monster home cinema setup
By Joe Svetlik Published
It can connect to four subwoofers at once

Does it matter what size soundbar you buy?
By Joe Svetlik Published
Yes, for all sorts of reasons

Here's how much your streaming habit actually costs each year
By Joe Svetlik Published
TL;DR: it soon adds up

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?

Apple Music follows Spotify and Tidal by raising its prices
By Joe Svetlik Published
Its first price hike in four years

Buying a TV from a bricks-and-mortar shop is a great idea – just avoid these 5 mistakes
By Joe Svetlik Published
Nothing compares to seeing it in the flesh

I went to a listening session held in total darkness, and I’ll never hear this classic album the same way again
By Joe Svetlik Published
Nothing to see here – no, literally, there’s nothing to see

Netflix's free trial is back, and includes 4K and HDR – but Disney+ could counter with an even better offer
By Joe Svetlik Published
Is this the dawn of a new streaming era?

How Tiny Vinyl made the world’s smallest turntable
By Joe Svetlik Published
The Tiny Vinyl Player is only slightly bigger than a shoebox – here’s how it was made

The Majority Mini Shelford portable radio fixes one of our main complaints about its Little sibling
By Joe Svetlik Published
The addition of a rechargeable battery is a big plus

At last, some good news for Blu-ray fans as one manufacturer U-turns on exiting the market – but there's a catch
By Joe Svetlik Published
Japanese manufacturer Buffalo will carry on making Blu-ray drives – for now

Danish hi-fi stalwart Dynaudio is exiting the US market just before its 50th anniversary
By Joe Svetlik Published
Wants to focus on Europe and Asia instead
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