Joe Svetlik

Joe Svetlik

Joe has been writing about tech for 17 years, first on staff at T3 magazine, then in a freelance capacity for Stuff, The Sunday Times Travel Magazine, Men's Health, GQ, The Mirror, Trusted Reviews, TechRadar and many more (including What Hi-Fi?). His specialities include all things mobile, headphones and speakers that he can't justifying spending money on.

Articles by: Joe Svetlik

The 6 best streaming services for kids – and our favourite is free

6 best streaming services for kids – and our favourite is free

By Joe Svetlik published

Kids need entertaining? Buy yourself some time back with these best streaming services for kids.

Sonos Arc vs Sonos Beam (Gen 2): which Dolby Atmos soundbar is better?

Sonos Arc vs Sonos Beam (Gen 2): which Dolby Atmos soundbar is best?

By Joe Svetlik published

These two Sonos soundbars are very different propositions, so which is right for you?

Apple has patented earphones that everyone around you can hear

Apple has patented earphones that everyone around you can hear

By Joe Svetlik published

The patent includes a 'public' mode, which would play music away from the wearer so people nearby could hear.

LG C4 OLED TV: 5 things we'd like to see from LG's next OLED TV

LG C4 OLED TV: spec rumours and 5 things we'd like to see from LG's next C-series model

By Joe Svetlik last updated

Better sound, MLA and a new design are all part of our wish list for LG's next OLED superstar.

Amazon has another Prime Day sale coming in October

Amazon has another Prime Day sale coming in October

By Joe Svetlik published

Prime Day in all but name, Big Deal Days promises low prices on all kinds of products.

Rio 600 MP3 player

My first MP3 player nearly cost me my degree – but I would use it again in a heartbeat

By Joe Svetlik published

The Rio 600 had only 32MB of memory, a tiny screen and ate through batteries like nobody’s business. Here’s why I still rate it.

The Apple TV is getting a surprise new feature for AirPods users – but there's a catch

The Apple TV is getting a surprise new feature for AirPods users – but there's a catch

By Joe Svetlik published

Apple TV users can enjoy Spatial Audio through two pairs of AirPods at once thanks to a new feature.

Quick! You can save £2500 on 5-star Cambridge Audio Edge kit

Quick! You can save £2500 on 5-star Cambridge Audio Edge kit

By Joe Svetlik published

Cambridge Audio is selling older hi-fi units at knockdown prices. But stock won't last long...

Want to watch Euro 2024 in 4K? You might be out of luck...

Want to watch Euro 2024 in 4K? You might be out of luck...

By Joe Svetlik published

Euro 2024 reportedly won't be produced in 4K, meaning we'll have to make do with bog-standard HD...

iPhone 15 to launch on 13 September, sources say

iPhone 15 to launch on 13 September, sources say

By Joe Svetlik published

The iPhone 15 could follow its predecessor and launch on a Wednesday, in a change from Apple tradition.

Sony WF-C500 hands-on

The best student deals on hi-fi, TVs and headphones

By Joe Svetlik published

Deals Apple, Sonos, Samsung and more all offer great student deals on their devices. Here are the best deals on hi-fi, headphones and TVs for students.

Sonos Move 2 leak reveals stereo sound, September release

Sonos Move 2 leak reveals stereo sound, September release

By Joe Svetlik published

The Move 2 looks like a big improvement, with line-in playback, stereo sound and double the battery life over its predecessor's.

Sky voice control: 7 things you didn't know it could do

Sky voice control: 7 things you didn't know it could do

By Joe Svetlik published

Sky's voice control has some new powers. Here are 7 lesser-known features you can activate just by speaking.

Montblanc's first wireless earbuds are tuned by Sennheiser's ex-chief headphone engineer

Montblanc's first wireless earbuds are tuned by Sennheiser's ex-chief headphone engineer

By Joe Svetlik published

The luxury pen maker's Sound Signature promises a balanced sound, while the design is inspired by the brand's writing instruments.

The best Sony WF-1000XM5 deals

The best Sony WF-1000XM5 deals: major discounts on Award-winning buds

By Harry McKerrell last updated

The Sony WF-1000XM5 are some of the best wireless earbuds we've heard, and we're here to find the best prices.

Sony WF-C500 vs Sony WF-C700N vs Sony WF-1000XM5

Which Sony wireless earbuds should you buy? XM5, XM4, C700N and C500 compared

By Joe Svetlik published

Sony's WF range of wireless earbuds goes from budget to big-spend, with plenty in between. Here's what you need to know.

I watched TV at 1.5x speed for a week – here’s what I learned

I watched TV at 1.5x speed for a week – here’s what I learned

By Joe Svetlik published

More and more people are speed-watching TV. Here’s how I found the experience, and how to do it yourself on various streaming services.

The Sony WF-1000XM5's best features come to their over-ear stablemates

The Sony WF-1000XM5's best features come to their over-ear stablemates

By Joe Svetlik published

Sony has ported some of the XM5 earbuds' best new features to their over-ear brethren, including head-tracking spatial audio and LDAC + Multipoint.

Sony WF-1000XM5 vs Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II: which should you buy?

Sony WF-1000XM5 vs Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II: which should you buy?

By Joe Svetlik published

Can Sony's new wireless earbuds topple the noise-cancelling kings?

Sony WF-1000XM5 and Sony WF-1000XM4

Sony WF-1000XM5 vs WF-1000XM4: which noise-cancelling earbuds are best?

By Joe Svetlik published

The WF-1000XM5 offer plenty new over the WF-1000XM4, but are they worth the extra spend?

Sony XM5 earbuds are official, with new driver for better sound and Bose-baiting ANC

Sony WF-1000XM5 earbuds are official, with new driver for better sound and Bose-baiting ANC

By Joe Svetlik published

The Award-winning range of Sony earbuds has a new entrant, and they are smaller, lighter and more advanced than the XM4.

Ad-free Netflix just got more expensive in the UK and US – but not for everyone

Ad-free Netflix just got more expensive in the UK and US – but not for everyone

By Joe Svetlik published

Netflix has axed its Basic tier, making ad-free streaming more expensive. But not for existing customers...

LG C3 vs Sony A90K: which 42in OLED TV is better?

LG C3 vs Sony A90K: which 42-inch OLED TV is best?

By Joe Svetlik published

Think newer is always better? Let's find out, as 2022's Sony A90K faces off against this year's LG C3.

Monitor Audio's new subwoofers promise to bring musicality to the low end

Monitor Audio's new subwoofers promise to bring musicality to the low end

By Joe Svetlik published

C-CAM cones, Class D amplifiers, plenty of connection options... Monitor Audio's new subs have it all.

New Philips Ambilight TVs won't work with Philips Hue

New Philips Ambilight TVs won't work with Philips Hue

By Joe Svetlik published

The latest Philips Ambilight TVs can't integrate with the firm's Hue lights to sync colour changing effects.

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