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 Sonos Move 2 leaning at a 45-degree angle against the Edifier ES300 in front of a pink background.

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..

This cooling pad makes a good first impression – but my tests revealed something that might cool your enthusiasm

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.

I tested Belkin’s affordable Switch 2 screen protector – and it’s hard to find fault with

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.

Want a cheap Switch 2 case with plenty of space? This affordable option I tested covers all the bases

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

A Bluetooth speaker for the price of a cup of coffee? What could possibly go wrong

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.

Front cover of Printerpix photo book, positioned on the right and Blurb photo book, positioned on the left

Why do I rate Blurb as the best photo book service? Check out these comparison photos to see

By Josh Russell published

With bold colors, crisp detail and very few flaws, you'll easily see why Blurb has become my highest-rated photo book service.

The Huion Kamvas Pro 19 featuring artwork of recolored fireworks, next to the the stylus case and Huion Keydial Mini shortcut remote, in front of a pink background.

Huion Kamvas Pro 19 review: an expansive, vibrant drawing tablet that's too easily scuffed and scraped

By Josh Russell published

While I rate this huge, richly colored drawing tablet in most respects, one flaw is a real mark against it.

Mario & Luigi: Brothership, Super Mario Odyssey and Super Mario RPG in front of a purple and green gradient emblazoned with the words 'Prime Day'.

Disappointed the Mario Bros. were left out of Prime Day? Take a warp pipe over to Best Buy to catch these bargain prices

By Josh Russell published

Many of the plumber’s Nintendo Switch outings have huge $20 discounts at Best Buy.

The Pexar 11-inch Digital Picture Frame in front of a gradient background of magenta and teal featuring the words 'Prime Day'.

Stuck for a family gift idea? This digital photo frame 'makes your photos glow, for less dough' and it’s on sale as Prime Day ends – just $110 / £114

By Josh Russell published

The Pexar 11-inch Digital Picture Frame makes a great present, especially at this new low price – but hurry, Prime Day ends soon.

The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered in front of a teal background featuring the words 'lowest price'.

This glorious slice of remastered RPG nostalgia has been discounted for the first time – and it’s the perfect way to relive my misspent youth

By Josh Russell published

With its first ever Prime Day discount, Oblivion Remastered is making it easier to recapture the summer I gloriously frittered away exploring the original.

A host of gaming consoles and devices on a blue and turquoise background with Prime Day live text

Amazon Prime Day gaming deals live – today's your last chance to grab a bargain from my hand-picked selection of discounts and sales across PS5, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox

By Rob Dwiar last updated

Last chance to grab a gaming deal that is actually worth the money

The HyperX Cloud Mini Kids in front of a blue background featuring the words 'lowest price'.

This gaming headset’s feature for defending young ears is seriously clever – but I’m even more impressed by its huge Prime Day discount

By Josh Russell published

HyperX's kid-friendly headset has an excellent $10 reduction, hitting its lowest ever price.

The Logitech G Astro A50 X in front of a blue background featuring the words 'big savings'.

I'm a lifelong gamer and audio obsessive, and this is the massive gaming headset Prime Day deal I've been waiting for

By Josh Russell published

Logitech G Astro A50 X has had a massive $75 chopped off of its list price in this gaming headset Prime Day discount.

A collection of PS5 games including Star Wars Outlaws, God of War Ragnarok and Metaphor: ReFantazio in front of a orange, yellow and pink background that reads 'Prime Day'.

Massive Prime Day PS5 game bargains! I’ve rounded up all the huge savings on the highest-rated titles

By Josh Russell published

Many of our favorite PS5 games have huge Prime Day discounts – here's my pick of the absolute best offers out there.

The Samsung 990 Pro SSD with Heatsink in front of a blue background featuring a label reading 'Big savings'.

I’ve found an SSD with heatsink that can boost your PS5 storage by 5TB – and you can currently save over $100 / £60 in this amazing Prime Day deal

By Josh Russell published

Wanting to upgrade your PS5's internal storage? You can currently save almost $110 on Samsung's 4TB SSD with heatsink in the Amazon Prime Day deal.

The Secretlab Titan Evo in front of a pink, teal and blue background with concentric circles and a logo reading 'TechRadar Prime Day'.

Want the cheapest prices on Secretlab gaming chairs? I break down all the best bargains out there this Prime Day

By Josh Russell published

If you'd like to save up to a huge $130 / £130 on one of these gaming chairs, check out our roundup of the best bargains out there this Amazon Prime Day.

The SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless Gaming Headset in front of a red background featuring the text 'Big savings'.

Total game changer – the massive discount on this PC and PS5 pro headset makes it the early Prime Day deal I’d pick for gaming

By Josh Russell published

This huge early Prime Day discount makes this PlayStation and PC headset the natural choice for anyone wanting top-quality gaming audio.

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