Josh Russell

Josh Russell

Reviews Editor

Josh is Reviews Editor at TechRadar. With over ten years of experience covering tech both in print and online, he’s served as editor of T3 and net magazines and written about everything from groundbreaking gadgets to innovative Silicon Valley startups. He’s an expert in a wide range of products from Spatial Audio headphones to gaming handhelds. When he’s not putting trailblazing tech through its paces, he can be found making melodic techno or seeking out the perfect cold brew coffee. 

Articles by: Josh Russell

The Iniu SnapGo Air 10000mAh Power Bank attached to an iPhone 16 Pro leaning against a marble block.

I've reviewed or covered about 17 power banks — and Iniu's chic MagSafe 45W is the first one that feels like it actually has some personality

By Josh Russell Published

Recommended

Super slim, fast-charging, an LCD panel and a discreet cable — Iniu's 45W MagSafe power bank has pretty much everything I could want from a portable phone charger.

Inside the physical PS5 copy of Balatro.

Looking back at some of our favorite physical PlayStation games for one final, tearful send-off

By Dashiell Wood Published

We look back on more than three decades of physical PlayStation releases.

The Final VR3000 EX for Gaming unfolded and leant against a stone and concrete cylinder.

‘Swept up in its own braggadocio’: this Final gaming headset I tested sounds good for its price, and its battery should last you up to a week — but on features, it overpromises and underdelivers

By Josh Russell Published

Final’s affordable gaming headset offers an epic battery life and decent enough sound — but during testing, I found its claim to offer ‘immersive, spatial audio’ to be pretty overblown.

A three-part image featuring the Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X Digital Edition and Asus ROG Raikiri II Xbox Wireless from left to right.

I can’t game without every piece of this glorious gear — here are my fave accessories this Prime Day whether I’m playing Xbox Series X or Nintendo Switch 2

By Josh Russell Published

Each of these groundbreaking gadgets is an essential part of my daily gaming sessions. Here’s all the gaming tech you shouldn’t sleep on this Prime Day.

The Sonos Era 100 SL at a 3/4s angle in front of a pink background.

‘A better price for the same performance’: I reviewed Sonos’ cheaper Era 100 SL wireless speaker, and was shocked at how few concessions were made to make this a bargain

By Josh Russell Published

Recommended

Sonos’s cheaper Era 100 makes no sonic sacrifices — although some users might find themselves missing out on a few nice-to-have features.

The Sennheiser Momentum 5 leaning against a concrete block.

‘Like having the orchestra pit spread out in front of you’: I reviewed Sennheiser’s Momentum 5 headphones, and I was wowed by their epic soundstage — but their weaker treble requires a bit of tweaking

By Josh Russell Published

Crammed with clever features, a long-lived battery and a wide soundstage, the Sennheiser Momentum 5 are very capable — but their default tuning requires a bit of polish to get the best results.

The De'Longhi Eletta Ultra in between its hot milk carafe, a pink mug and a pot of coffee beans in front of a pink background.

De’Longhi’s bean-to-cup coffee machine makes ‘a cornucopia of coffees’ — but, having tested it, I’ve found its hot and cold drinks are decent rather than exceptional

By Josh Russell Published

De’Longhi’s bean-to-cup coffee machine helped me whip up a huge variety of personalized coffees with ease. But its drinks unfortunately fall just a few inches short of greatness.

The GameSir Pocket Taco propped up next to its carry case, in front of a pink background.

GameSir Pocket Taco review: this controller's a cool concept that can’t really stick the landing

By Josh Russell Published

I tried out the GameSir Pocket Taco, a vertical mobile controller that’s fun on paper but marred by its muddled execution.

A party of adventurers stand surrounded by treasure chests overflowing with gold.

I’m playing Divinity: Original Sin 2 at last — I can’t get enough of its terrain-based tactical battles

By Josh Russell Published

Divinity: Original Sin II's unsparing tactical combat and flexible build creation has got me salivating over its upcoming sequel.

The Meraki Espresso Machine with a tamp, coffee distributor and portafilter to its left and a milk jug to its right, in front of a pink and wooden effect background.

Meraki Espresso Machine Gen 2 review: this smart gadget refined my coffee making without taking over

By Josh Russell Published

While testing Meraki’s latest espresso machine, I was genuinely blown away by how its clever features supported me to make better coffee manually.

The Honor 600 at a slight angle showing the lock screen.

Honor 600 review: I was blown away by this phone’s blazing display, epic battery life, and occasionally uncanny AI

By Josh Russell Published

Recommended

I tested Honor’s AI-packed mid-range phone and was impressed (and occasionally unnerved) by its powerful features.

The MacBook Air M5 folded slightly closed, showing a reflection of the keyboard in the screen.

I upgraded to the MacBook Air M5 at last — and, boy, is it fast

By Josh Russell Published

I upgraded to the MacBook Air M5 and its lightning-fast performance puts my Intel-based MacBook Pro to shame.

A closeup of the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro's camera module and Glyph Matrix, which features a digital clock reading '15:19'.

‘Just flat-out fun’ — I was a Nothing-design skeptic, but 3 things I found when reviewing the Phone (4a) Pro turned me into a believer

By Josh Russell Published

The look of early Nothing phones left me lukewarm, but here’s how its latest handset totally won me over.

The Huion Kamvas Pro 24 Gen 3 featuring a half-complete sketch of a nautilus shell with bright orange and peach hues, as well as the Keydial Remote, stylus case and styluses.

Huion Kamvas Pro 24 Gen 3 review: a brilliant, whopping great drawing slate

By Josh Russell Published

With its massive drawing area and vibrant colors, the Huion Kamvas Pro 24 Gen 3 has converted me to the joys of huge drawing tablets.

The MacBook Air M5 open 120 degrees and powered on a stone effect surface in front of a pink background.

‘The bleeding edge of computing power for everyday creatives’ — this is why I’m upgrading to the MacBook Air M5 after years of making do with my elderly Pro

By Josh Russell Published

For my new MacBook, I'm not going Neo or Pro — here's why the Air M5 is the next laptop I’m going to buy.

The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro's back showing its aluminum unibody, camera module and Glyph Matrix, which is midway through showing a moving glyph.

Nothing Phone (4a) Pro review: polished design, fun functionality

By Josh Russell Published

Recommended

With its sleek design, solid performance, and playful features, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has won me over from my conservative old handset.

Woman listening to music on laptop

Five great tools for making music on your laptop

By Josh Russell Published

Sponsored

Whether it’s synthesizing new sounds, adding royalty free samples or producing the perfect mix, each of these fantastic tools has helped transform the way I make music on my laptop.

A split image, on the left featuring the Asus ROG Raikiri II Xbox Wireless controller and on the right featuring a combat scene from Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 showing Gustave doing a counter-attack.

Still find parrying in games like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 hard to time? Let me tell you about how a new controller’s fantastic speed and micro-switch triggers transformed my timing

By Josh Russell Published

I thought my aged reflexes were too slow for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 — then this controller with 3.5ms input latency and micro-switch dual-mode triggers changed everything.

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The TCL C8K and Samsung HW-Q800D featuring the Disney thriller Paradise.

‘The sonic gap is narrowing fast’ – after pitting my TCL TV’s built-in Bang & Olufsen sound against an external soundbar, I’m starting to doubt whether every set needs an aural upgrade

By Josh Russell Published

Since testing this modern, mid-range TV, I’m beginning to doubt whether every screen requires a soundbar by default.

The Asus ROG Raikiri II Xbox Wireless sat in its dock.

‘Awesome precision meets blisteringly fast connectivity’ – I tested the Asus ROG Raikiri II Xbox Wireless and I’m never going back to my first-party controller

By Josh Russell Published

Recommended

Asus ROG’s innovative Raikiri II controller and its trailblazing TMR triggers have finally given me the edge I need in my favorite games.

The Sony WF-1000XM6 lying in front of their case on top of a stone pillar in front of a pink background.

The Sony WF-1000XM6 are the most feature-packed earbuds I’ve ever tested — here are 3 hidden functions you shouldn't miss

By Josh Russell Published

Wish controlling your music was less hassle? My three favorite features from the new Sony WF-1000XM6 earbuds make spinning your spot-on tunes or having a quick convo a breeze.

The Apple Watch Ultra 2 and Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic sit either side of a stone podium, on which sits the Oura Ring 3.

I test fitness tech for a living and have been diagnosed with sleep apnea – so I couldn’t resist turning myself into a guinea pig to see whether these 3 top sleep trackers could spot it

By Josh Russell Published

These sleep trackers claim to be able to detect breathing irregularities as you sleep – so how did they fare when I challenged them to sniff out my diagnosed disorder?

The Ikea Kallsup in Hot Pink on top of a grey, white and yellow slab of concrete next to a pot plant.

‘Fun, flexible and affordable’ – I tested Ikea’s super-cheap Bluetooth speaker and, as long as you’re not expecting Sonos-toppling sound, it’s a blast

By Josh Russell Published

I tested Ikea’s extremely budget Bluetooth banger – and it’s a really fun way to create a mock multi-room system for less moolah.

A split image showing the Aura Aspen on the left with a rhododendron on its screen and the Pexar Starlight on the right with a dahlia on its screen.

Wave bland wall spaces goodbye: I tested two of my fave digital photo frames head-to-head, and this option is perfect for giving gloomy winter rooms a glow-up

By Josh Russell Published

I pit my two fave digital photo frames against each other – while both are absolutely gorgeous, this is the one that will light up your living room the most.

The WiiM Sound Lite at a 45 degree angle in front of a pink background.

This hidden Wi-Fi speaker feature has blown my mind — here’s why you should demand it in all your audio gear

By Josh Russell Published

This lesser-known feature for wireless speakers is the sound-shaping skill I’ve subconsciously spent years longing for.

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