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 Turtle Beach Atlas 200 sat on top of a cylinder, with the mic folded out, in front of a pink background.

I review premium headphones for a living – even I was surprised how great this budget gaming headset sounds

By Josh Russell published

Don’t want to spend too much on a gaming headset? I tested the perfect budget option for you.

The Razer Kishi Ultra, Asus ROG Tessen and Turtle Beach Atom in front of a pink, purple and teal background that reads 'TechRadar: Prime Day'.

Finally, I can smash out Call of Duty matches on the go thanks to these amazing mobile controller deals

By Josh Russell published

All of my absolute favorite mobile controllers have had their prices slashed in these Prime Day bargains.

The Logitech G923 in front of a blue, teal and magenta background featuring the words 'TechRadar: Prime Day'.

I'm not even a huge racing game fan and I’m seriously tempted by this Logitech wheel that's enjoying a huge Prime Day price cut

By Josh Russell published

With more than a quarter knocked off its price this Prime Day, this Logitech racing wheel will help you burn rubber – not money.

The Amazon Luna Controller in front of a blue, teal and magenta background that reads 'TechRadar: Prime Day'.

This huge $30 / £25 Luna Controller discount has got me seriously tempted to try out Amazon’s game streaming service

By Josh Russell published

Amazon's Luna Controller is back at its lowest ever price – here’s why I don’t think you should sleep on this Prime Day deal.

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate deal artwork

Beat the Microsoft Xbox Game Pass price hike with these deals still available at the older, better prices

By Josh Russell, Rob Dwiar published

Beat the Game Pass price hikes with Prime Day's best rates.

A lavender Echo Pop in front of a teal background that features the words 'Big savings'.

Amazon’s Echo Pop is a massive $15 / £22 off this Prime Day – it’s time I finally upgraded my 9-year-old Echo Dot

By Josh Russell published

This huge Prime Day discount on the Echo Pop might finally force me to ditch my decrepit, decade-old Echo Dot – and build the cheap multi-room streaming system of my dreams.

The Jade Metallic Amazon Kindle Scribe (2024) in front of a purple background featuring the words 'lowest price'.

I’m seriously tempted by the Kindle Scribe Colorsoft – but its predecessor’s $100 / £110 early Prime Day discount has made me think twice

By Josh Russell published

This bargain $100 / £110 discount on the Kindle Scribe (2024) makes me wonder if the stunning Colorsoft offers the best value.

A triptych image featuring the Cambridge Audio Melomania P100, Sennheiser HD660 S2 and the Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3.

I’ve given up on finding one pair of headphones to rule them all – that’s why I use these 5 pairs for different situations

By Josh Russell published

I’m done looking for ‘the one’ – that’s why I rely on these 5 exceptional pairs of headphones for their specialist skills instead.

An Acer Predator Helios 300 laptop sat on top of the Klim Mistral laptop cooling pad in front of a pink background.

I tested one of the most popular laptops cooling pads, and it’s the first ever to outright flunk our chilling test

By Josh Russell published

Sure, this popular cooling pad has a chance of chilling your laptop – but do you really want to have to roll the dice?

The Xencelabs Pen Display 16 showing a 3D vector showing hands in red, orange and yellow bubbles.

This drawing tablet has become my absolute favorite – and the reason is this one simple feature

By Josh Russell published

I’ve reviewed plenty of vibrant 4K drawing tablets with impressive specs – but this vital feature is one you shouldn’t overlook.

The Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 in front of a blue background, featuring the words 'Lowest price'.

My fave affordable headphones have hit their lowest price ever – and even their next-gen successors can’t top this value

By Josh Russell published

This bargain price makes my favorite everyday pair of headphones a better buy than even their upgraded successors.

A woman holds the Sony MDR-ZX110 in front of a pink background – overlaid are the words '$20 Challenge'.

I tried out some super-cheap wired headphones – they put the bass in ‘bargain basement’

By Josh Russell published

I tested some $12.99 / £15 wired headphones – and they sound quite a lot better than they look.

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Edifier ES300 vs Sonos Move 2: my testing reveals which Wi-Fi speaker offers substantially better sound

By Josh Russell published

I pit this attractive Wi-Fi speaker against the Sonos Move 2 – and there was a real gulf in audio quality.

The Aimuzi F2 Plus laptop cooling pad at a 3/4s angle in front of a pink background..

Aimiuzi F2 Plus Laptop Cooling Pad review: low-cost, comfy and quiet – but it can’t keep up with its rivals in one key area

By Josh Russell published

Considering this affordable laptop cooling pad? The results of these benchmarks may make you think twice.

The Nintendo Switch 2 with the Belkin Temperd Glass Anti-Reflective Screen protector applied in front of a pink background.

Belkin Tempered Glass Screen Protector for Nintendo Switch 2: affordable, easy to apply and sure to keep your Switch screen safe

By Josh Russell published

Don’t want to scratch your Switch 2? This Belkin screen protector is affordable and does an excellent job of defending that gorgeous display.

The Sonos Era 300 on a magenta background featuring the words 'Lowest price'.

I can barely believe this Labor Day bargain – Sonos’s superb Spatial Audio speaker has a huge $90 / £100 off

By Josh Russell published

One of the best wireless Dolby Atmos speakers I’ve heard, the Sonos Era 300 has hit its lowest ever price of $359.

The Nintendo Switch 2 and the Steam Deck side by side on a background diagonally divided into peach and blue.

The Nintendo Switch 2 is fantastic – so why do I keep getting drawn back to my Steam Deck?

By Josh Russell published

Both of these consoles have power, great design and are just masses of fun but here are the reasons one slightly takes the edge for me.

The Nacon Hard Carrying Case for Nintendo Switch 2 next to the Nintendo Switch 2 in front of a pink background.

Nacon Hard Carrying Case for Nintendo Switch 2 review: a robust case that doesn't cost loads of cash

By Josh Russell published

Nacon's Switch 2 case is sturdy and striking – particularly for this price.

The Apple Watch Ultra 2 with an orange strap in front of a blue background and accompanied by text reading 'Lowest price'.

This huge $155 discount on the Apple Watch Ultra 2 has demolished my only excuse for not upgrading

By Josh Russell published

The Apple Watch Ultra 2 has been reduced to its lowest price ever in this unmissable Amazon deal.

The Llano V10 Gaming Laptop Cooling Pad at a 3/4s angle with an open ASUS gaming laptop on top of it in front of a pink background.

I didn’t think I needed a laptop cooling pad because I’m not AAA-gaming – but I've discovered it's essential in these 3 situations

By Josh Russell published

I’m not a laptop gamer so do I really need a cooling pad? Given how much my laptop bugs out when it's hot – yes, yes I do.

The WGO Bluetooth Speaker in front of a pink background and a pot plant, with the words '$20 challenge' layered on top.

Yes, you can buy a $7 Bluetooth speaker – and having tried one, I'm surprised how little I hated it

By Josh Russell published

This the cheapest price I've ever seen for a Bluetooth speaker – and it really isn't as bad as you'd expect it to be.

From left to right, the Blurb front cover is noticeably more vibrant and detailed, whereas the detail has been lost on the much darker result of the Snapfish front cover.

The best photo book services, all tested and compared by our experts

By Josh Russell last updated

Buying guide The best photo books to protect your precious memories from big names including Snapfish, Mixbook, Shutterfly and more.

The cover of TechRadar's Papier photo book, featuring a tree in front of an aurora.

Papier Photo Book review: a simple-to-use photo book service but one that offers limited layouts

By Josh Russell published

Want a super-simple photo book service to order as a gift? I’ve tested one that might be a great fit – albeit with a few caveats.

The MacBook Air M4 in front of a magenta background featuring the words 'Lowest price'.

My dream MacBook Air M4 upgrade is finally a reality thanks to this wild $799 Amazon bargain deal

By Josh Russell published

Reducing the price of the MacBook Air (M4) by a massive $200, this is an unmissable chance to upgrade.

The Netgear Meural Canvas II in vertical orientation, showing a black and white photo of a rocky valley.

I test digital photo frames for a living and I can tell you firsthand – when it comes to screen sizes, bigger isn’t always better

By Josh Russell published

While spending more money can get you much larger digital photo frames, that doesn't necessarily mean you'll be getting better image quality.

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