
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

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.

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

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.

Best LG C4 deals: resist the new C5 and get the Award-winning C4 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.

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?

Sonos Ace wireless headphones finally get TrueCinema mode, along with some surprises...
By Joe Svetlik published
TrueCinema is finally here, along with some features we were not expecting...

Apple is adding two new features to its AirPods
By Joe Svetlik published
Better-quality sound recording will soon come to Apple's latest generation of AirPods.

Apple Music gets 3 new features – and could put DJs out of work
By Joe Svetlik published
Apple Music's three new features improve music discovery, lyric comprehension and playback.

Apple announces iOS 26 with a new "Liquid Glass" design and an upgraded Apple Music app
By Lewis Empson, Joe Svetlik published
Apple's new operating system upgrade adds new Apple Music features and a new translucent design.

Best Beats headphones 2025: top pairs tested by experts
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Best Buys These are the best Beats headphones on the market right now, from true wireless to sporty designs.

LG G5 vs G4: is LG's new flagship OLED worth the extra money?
By Tom Parsons last updated
LG's new flagship TV has Primary RGB Tandem OLED technology. But is it actually a better TV?

Apple WWDC 2025: when is it, how to watch it and what to expect
By Joe Svetlik published
Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference kicks off next week. Here's everything you need to know.

Best LG TVs 2025: 4 top sets tried, tested and recommended by our experts
By Tom Parsons last updated
Best Buys Pick the right LG TV and you'll be treated to some of the best pictures on the market. Here's our pick of LG's current crop.
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