
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

Best cheap TVs 2025: smart and 4K TVs for under $500, picked by our experts
By Tom Parsons last updated
best buys Want a great TV on a tight budget? Here's our pick of the best cheap TVs that still offer great all-round performance.

Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 will have new fitness features to go with ANC, leak suggests
By Joe Svetlik published
The latest leak suggests the Powerbeats Pro 2 will have new heart tracking features.

Loewe's latest luxury TV features actual lava in its construction
By Joe Svetlik published
Loewe's latest TV features cooled lava in its back panel. But it's not as crazy as it sounds.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2024) vs QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds: which is best?
By Esat Dedezade, Joe Svetlik last updated
Bose has a new pair of entry-level noise-cancelling wireless earbuds. How do they compare against the flagship model?

Bose vs Sennheiser headphones: which should you choose?
By Joe Svetlik published
Bose and Sennheiser make some great headphones. Let's see which would suit you best.

Dolby Atmos: what is it? How can you get it?
By Becky Roberts last updated
Want to heighten your home cinema surround sound experience? You need to know about Dolby Atmos.

Best iPad deals 2025 – lowest Pro, Mini, Air and standard iPad prices
By Joe Svetlik last updated
This way for iPad deals! Save big money on top tablets, from the iPad Air and iPad Pro M4 to the iPad Mini...

The best DirecTV deals 2025: TV packages, discounts and more
By Joe Svetlik last updated
DirecTV offers plenty of unmissable channels, but which is the best package for you? Read on to find the this month's best DirecTV deals...

Samsung Galaxy S25 vs iPhone 16: how do they compare?
By Joe Svetlik published
The Samsung Galaxy S25 promises significant picture upgrades. But how does it fare against the iPhone 16?

Samsung Galaxy S25: price, launch date, screen specs and more
By Joe Svetlik last updated
The Samsung Galaxy S25 is available to pre-order now – so what does it offer?

Stop! Now is a terrible time to buy a new TV
By Joe Svetlik published
Now is not the time to buy a new flagship TV, and we have the graphs to prove it.

Sonos boss resigns following disastrous app redesign
By Joe Svetlik published
Eight months after the disastrous app relaunch, Sonos CEO Patrick Spence has resigned.

CES 2025: all the latest news from the world's biggest tech show
By Joe Svetlik last updated
This year we're covering all of the happenings at CES 2025, from wireless earbuds to mega-buck OLED TVs.

Samsung TV owners rejoice – Disney+ will start streaming in HDR10+
By Joe Svetlik published
Disney+ will soon support Samsung's HDR10+ format, bringing HDR to more viewers.

HDMI 2.2 has been revealed – and it could be a big upgrade for next-generation OLED TVs and projectors
By Joe Svetlik published
Faster 96Gbps bandwidth paves the way for higher resolutions and refresh rates.

I've been a tech journalist for 20 years – here are my winners and losers of 2024
By Joe Svetlik published
Looking back at 2024, which brands had a good year, and which didn't so much?

The AirPods Pro 3 could land sooner than expected
By Joe Svetlik published
Apple is rumoured to 'go early' with the next AirPods Pro, launching them ahead of their usual September/October refresh.

Sonos Arc Ultra vs Sony Bravia Theatre Bar 9: which flagship Dolby Atmos soundbar is better?
By Joe Svetlik, Esat Dedezade last updated
They're both flagships and are brimming with features, but which soundbar is better?

Hisense vs TCL: which is the best cheap TV brand?
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Hisense and TCL are two of the biggest makers of budget TVs – let's see what each has to offer.

Should you buy a Toshiba TV? Are they any good?
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Toshiba makes nicely-priced TVs, including some with Dolby Vision HDR and Dolby Atmos sound. But are the best Toshiba TV deals worth your hard-earned cash?

Should you buy a TCL TV? Our verdict on TCL, Roku TVs and more
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Updated TCL 4K TVs can be super-cheap, but should you buy one if there's a good deal to be had? Read on for some sage advice...

Bluetooth 5.0: everything you need to know
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Bluetooth 5.0, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3 and now 5.4 standards bring many benefits to your wireless kit. Read on for the full lowdown.

Should you buy a Hisense TV in 2025? The best models worth considering
By Lewis Empson last updated
Does a Hisense 4K TV represent good value? Or should you be looking elsewhere for a TV bargain?
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