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 Tecknet N5 Laptop Cooling Pad on a pink background at a 3/4 angle.

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

By Josh Russell published

Recommended

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

The Meridian Ellipse in front of a house plant and a pink background.

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

By Josh Russell published

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

A triptych image featuring the Bose Solo Soundbar 2, Nothing Phone 3a Pro and the Panasonic Lumix S1R II.

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

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

The Cambridge Audio Evo One at a 3/4s angle on a worktop in front of a pink background.

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

By Josh Russell published

Editor's Choice

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

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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

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

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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

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

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

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

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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

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

The TCL 98Q9BK, Kanto Ren and Oppo Find X8.

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

By Josh Russell published

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

The Arzopa 15.6-inch WiFi Digital Picture Frame showing a muted image of red maple leaves.

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

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

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

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

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Pexar 11-inch Digital Picture Frame review: bright, brilliant and well priced

By Josh Russell published

Recommended

The Pexar 11-inch Digital Picture Frame is bright, colorful, and has a higher pixel density than frames costing twice the price.

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Planet Coaster 2 review: take the plunge

By Josh Russell published

Not only does Planet Coaster 2 add water parks but there are plenty of quality of life improvements that make building your dream park a delight.

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Tribit StormBox 2 review: a bargain Bluetooth speaker with big sound and decent battery life

By Josh Russell published

It’s no five-star performer – but no other speaker available for this price sounds anywhere near this good.

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Apple iPhone 16 event – everything Apple announced and 16 things we learned

By Marc McLaren published

Here's everything Apple announced at the 'It's Glowtime' event, from new iPhones to the Apple Watch 10, AirPods 4 and more.

AirPods Max

Apple has kind of updated the AirPods Max… but don't get too excited

By Josh Russell published

At long last, Apple's AirPods Max have received an update, but there's a big catch.

Apple Watch 10

The Apple Watch 10 gets life-changing sleep apnea detection feature

By Josh Russell published

The Apple Watch is finally getting sleep apnea detection – here’s why it could be a game-changing feature for people like me.

Tribit XSound Plus 2 on gray surface with sunglasses and half-filled glass with ice to its right

Tribit XSound Plus 2 review: a budget Bluetooth speaker with booming, well-rounded sound

By Josh Russell published

Rocking surprisingly good audio, a flexible 9-band EQ and epic battery life, Tribit’s speaker gives you a lot of boom for your buck.

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