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

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 21 December 24

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 17 December 24

An affordable frame that’s pretty hue-less

A composite featuring the Nothing Ear (open), Dreame Glory Hair Dryer and the iRobot Roomba Combo 10 Max.

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.

An image of a projector, an e-reader and a turntable.

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.

An image of a brightly colored pink and orange rhododendron on the Pexar 11-inch Digital Picture Frame in horizontal orientation.

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

By Josh Russell published 18 November 24

Recommended

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

The rippling water of a swimming pool with flumes and tropical plants in the background.

Planet Coaster 2 review: take the plunge

By Josh Russell published 16 November 24

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.

The Tribit StormBox 2 sat horizontally on a stone surface in front of a pink background

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

By Josh Russell published 23 October 24

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

Apple Watch 10, iPhone 16 Pro and AirPods 4 split into three segments

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

By Marc McLaren published 9 September 24

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

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

By Josh Russell published 9 September 24

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

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

By Josh Russell published 9 September 24

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 6 July 24

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.