Articles by 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

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JLab JBuds Open Sport review: budget open-ear buds that suffer from muddy mids

By Josh Russell published 20 March 25

The JLab JBuds Open Sport are feature-packed but suffer an unfortunate sonic drawback.

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This laptop cooling pad is super affordable – and here’s why it’s the best I’ve reviewed to date

By Josh Russell published 18 March 25

Recommended

The Liangstar Laptop Cooling Pad is cheap, quiet and relatively ergonomic – but it’s the cooling that’s made me a real fan.

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5 unmissable tech reviews of the week: why the MacBook Air (M4) should be your next laptop and the best sounding OLED TV ever

By Josh Russell published 15 March 25

Reviews Recap: from the powerful new MacBook and iPad Air to Philips' latest superb-sounding TV.

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Tecknet N5 Laptop Cooling Pad review: not so stunning but it offers seriously cool running

By Josh Russell published 14 March 25

Recommended

The Tecknet N5 Laptop Cooling Pad is affordable, relatively quiet and as chilly as an ice bath in Siberia.

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Meridian Ellipse review: a super-luxe wireless speaker that doesn’t quite reach the sonic heights its price might suggest

By Josh Russell published 14 March 25

This clear and detailed hi-res wireless speaker can't quite pull off the impeccable audio reproduction its price requires.

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Apple Milanese Loop review: a gorgeous, stainless steel Apple Watch band that costs a pretty penny

By Josh Russell published 13 March 25

Recommended

This gorgeous, sustainable stainless steel Apple Watch band outshines cheaper rivals, hands down.

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5 trailblazing tech reviews of the week: Nothing's stylish, affordable flagship and why you should buy AMD's new graphics card over Nvidia's

By Josh Russell published 8 March 25

Reviews Recap: from Nothing's stark, stylish new handset to Bose's super-compact soundbar.

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5 hottest tech reviews of the week: the gorgeous, affordable iPhone 16e and Amazon's epic 21-inch Echo Show

By Josh Russell published 1 March 25

Reviews Recap: from Apple's new mid-range iPhone marvel to Sony's lightning-fast gaming projector.

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Cambridge Audio Evo One review: an exceedingly talented wireless speaker that sounds exquisite

By Josh Russell published 19 February 25

Editor's Choice

Glorious Hi-Res sound, astounding features and modern design make this wireless speaker really shine.

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5 thrilling tech reviews of the week: why the Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus is your must-buy new phone and Hisense’s best ever mini-LED TV

By Josh Russell published 15 February 25

Reviews Recap: from Samsung's unmissable new mid-market phone to Hisense's high-contrast, vivid TV screen.

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5 top tech reviews of the week: Philips’ bargain, bassy soundbar and the most powerful handheld vacuum you can buy

By Josh Russell published 8 February 25

Reviews Recap: from flexible Bluetooth speakers to Nothing's new super-cool CMF smartwatch.

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5 absolutely unmissable reviews from the last week, whether it’s Samsung’s AI-infused Galaxy S25 Ultra or these fantastic-sounding, compact wireless speakers

By Josh Russell published 2 February 25

Reviews Recap: from flagship phones packed with generative smarts to superb-sounding speakers that don't take up much space.

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TopMate C12 Laptop Cooling Pad review: this laptop cooler sports a bold look – but could be much colder

By Josh Russell published 27 January 25

I've run this laptop cooling pad through multiple hardware tests and the only one it didn't ace is the one you'll care about most.

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These 5 reviews from this week are blisteringly hot, from Nvidia’s sublimely powerful RTX 5090 to this ridiculously expansive 110-inch TV

By Josh Russell published 25 January 25

Reviews Recap: from extraordinarily powerful GPUs to towering TV screens.

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The 5 hottest reviews of the week, from Samsung’s huge S10 Ultra tablet to the best mid-range Android phone you can get your hands on

By Josh Russell published 18 January 25

Reviews Recap: from massive-screened tablets to beginner friendly drones for vloggers and influencers.

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Reviews Recap: the week’s 5 biggest reviews, from the robust, rapid-snapping OnePlus 13 to Technics’ ergonomic, expressive-sounding earbuds

By Josh Russell published 11 January 25

From super-powered action snappers to sumptuous sounding earbuds, these are our favorite reviews from the last week.

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No PS5 for Christmas? Grab this Fortnite console bundle at a discounted price

By Dashiell Wood published 30 December 24

Pick up a PS5 with some bonus Fortnite goodies at a discounted price.

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Xencelabs Pen Display 16 review: a good value drawing tablet that’s a great choice for beginners and pros alike

By Josh Russell published 24 December 24

Vibrant, accurate and simple to use, this mid-market tablet has designs on Wacom’s crown.

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Bluesound Pulse M review: a wireless speaker that fails to justify its substantial price tag, sonically speaking

By Josh Russell published 22 December 24

Its detailed lossless audio and strong stereo effect lose out to sound that’s overly swamped by bass.

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Reviews Recap: the week’s 5 biggest reviews, from a mammoth, mid-market mini-LED screen to brilliant bookshelf speakers

By Josh Russell published 21 December 24

From stupendous screens to multi-talented speakers, these are the most exciting reviews from the last week.

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Arzopa Digital Picture Frame WiFi 15.6-inch review: a big photo frame that’s not quite bright or brilliant enough

By Josh Russell published 17 December 24

An affordable frame that’s pretty hue-less

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Reviews Recap: the week’s 5 biggest reviews, from Nothing’s novel new open-ear buds to a Blu-ray-besting movie player

By Josh Russell published 14 December 24

From trendy, bendy open-ear buds to super-fast hair dryers, these are the week's most essential reviews.

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Reviews Recap: the week’s 5 biggest reviews, from a smarter Amazon Scribe to a simple, sustainable turntable

By Josh Russell published 7 December 24

From AI-infused e-readers to bamboo turntables, these are the week's most exciting reviews.

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These Cyber Monday PS5 monitor deals are real game-changers

By Josh Russell published 2 December 24

Save up to $500 on gorgeous gaming monitors for your PlayStation 5.

The gorgeous 32-inch Samsung Odyssey G8 has hit its lowest-ever price in this Black Friday deal

By Josh Russell published 29 November 24

This is the best deal I've ever seen on Samsung's stunning, high-end gaming monitor.

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