
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

Spotify's free tier finally lets you search for specific songs
By Joe Svetlik published
Spotify's free tier just got markedly less awful, with the ability to actually listen to what you want to.

How to get streaming services for free, from the most generous trials to bundled extras
By Joe Svetlik published
There's an abundance of ways to avoid paying for streaming services, from free trials to mobile contract incentives.

The next Amazon Prime Day sale is next month – expect deals on headphones, TVs, hi-fi and more
By Joe Svetlik published
Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days returns from 7-8th October, bringing deals on all kinds of AV goodies.

The iPhone 17's 120Hz screen could finally convince me it's time to upgrade
By Joe Svetlik published
The higher refresh rate isn't the screen's only selling point

iPhone 17 Pro preview: everything we know so far about Apple's next flagship phone
By Esat Dedezade last updated
The iPhone 17 Pro launches today. Here's what to expect.

iPhone 17: price predictions, spec rumours and all the features we expect to see
By Joe Svetlik last updated
The iPhone 17 launches today. Here's what to expect.

Apple TV 4K 2025: everything we know so far about Apple’s 4th generation streamer
By Joe Svetlik last updated
A new Apple TV 4K is likely coming soon. Here's what we expect, from a new chip to better wi-fi...

These retro headphones resemble the original Walkman's, but pack USB-C for just £60
By Joe Svetlik published
The Gadhouse Wesley wired headphones look like a pair from the 1980s.

How Sonos is making existing products more sustainable
By Joe Svetlik published
When it launched, Sonos' Arc Ultra was made using 5% recycled plastic. Soon that figure will rise to 44%.

Why vinyl is greener than music streaming
By Joe Svetlik published
Listening to vinyl records can actually help you do your bit for the environment, provided you do it right...

CEDIA Expo 2025 Best of Show Award nominations deadline extended to 29th August
By Joe Svetlik published
Celebrating the most innovative products at this year's CEDIA Expo in September.

Save £500 on this Award-winning Hisense projector
By Joe Svetlik published
This £500 discount is among the biggest we've seen on the Award-winning Hisense PX3-Pro projector.

Dali's colourful Kupid bookshelf speakers promise hi-fi sound on a budget
By Joe Svetlik published
Dali's new bookshelf speaker promises proprietary technologies never before seen at this price.

French hi-fi brand Elipson adds two active speakers to its affordable Horus range
By Joe Svetlik published
Just plug these into your computer, turntable or TV, no external DAC required.

Monitor Audio Silver Series Limited Edition 7G speakers have a Carbon Black Metallic finish
By Joe Svetlik published
They're individually numbered too, to stress that they're unique.

This cheap Chromecast-a-like gives you Google TV for £40
By Joe Svetlik published
The Chromecast might be dead, but this alternative fills the gap nicely, and for much cheaper than the Google TV Streamer.

TCL 2025 TV lineup: everything you need to know
By Joe Svetlik published
From budget to high end, TCL's 2025 TV range has something for everyone.

Best projectors 2025: 4K, Full HD, ultra short throw
By Lewis Empson last updated
Get the authentic big-screen movie night experience

Brace yourself! Here's why the iPhone 17 will probably see the first price rise since the iPhone 12
By Joe Svetlik published
It's looking increasingly likely that the iPhone 17 will cost more than the current model.

Your AirPods could soon translate foreign languages live
By Joe Svetlik published
A leak suggests the Live Translation feature is coming to AirPods...

Could Apple TV+'s immersive dinosaur experience be the future of cinema?
By Joe Svetlik published
If cinemas want to survive in the age of streaming, they need to offer something you can't get at home.

Tiny Vinyl: a new cute and eco-friendly way to enjoy your favourite records
By Joe Svetlik published
These collectable Tiny Vinyl records work on a standard record player, but are a fraction of the size of a 12-inch.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2024) vs QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds: which are best?
By Esat Dedezade, Joe Svetlik last updated
Bose's entry-level noise-cancelling wireless earbuds are impressive, but how do they compare to the flagship model?
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