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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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 11 July 25

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

The HyperX SoloCast on a green background featuring the words 'lowest price'.

I didn’t realise building a streaming setup could be this cheap – this affordable mic has hit an absurdly low Prime Day price

By Josh Russell published 10 July 25

The HyperX SoloCast has been reduced down to its lowest ever price in this cracking Prime Day deal.

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 10 July 25

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

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

By Josh Russell published 9 July 25

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

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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 8 July 25

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.

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

By Josh Russell published 8 July 25

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.

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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 4 July 25

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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What a Flipping deal! This highly rated JBL Bluetooth speaker just hit its lowest ever price – who needs Prime Day?

By Josh Russell published 2 July 25

The JBL Flip 6 has dropped to £78.75 – its lowest ever price – in this early Prime Day deal.

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Don’t let this bargain waterproof Bluetooth speaker slip through your fingers – its rock-bottom price is the best I’ve ever seen

By Josh Russell published 1 July 25

Anker's budget Bluetooth speaker has been reduced to its lowest price ever in this early Prime Day deal.

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I'm TechRadar’s reviews editor – these are my top three laptop cooling pads for keeping your laptop chill during heatwaves

By Josh Russell published 30 June 25

I’ve tested every single one of these laptop cooling pads myself – if you want your laptop to work hard during hot weather without breaking a sweat, these are the options I’d recommend.

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Ditch the clutter: this is my favorite one-box wireless speaker to use with a turntable, thanks to this crucial feature

By Josh Russell last updated 26 June 25

If you’re a vinyl fan but are put off by the idea of having to fill your living room with loads of big black boxes, this game-changing wireless speaker will be a dream come true.

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I review wireless speakers for a living and most succumb to this one major flaw – here's the one that doesn't

By Josh Russell published 25 June 25

With so many wireless speakers chasing the same specific sound profile, far too few are able to produce sound that cater to every genre and setting.

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Wacom who? 5 reasons I know you’ll love this alternative mid-range drawing tablet

By Josh Russell published 20 June 25

From its feather-light build to its blazing bright screen, I count down the biggest reasons this has become my go-to sketching slate.

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My AirPods Max broke so I switched to headphones that are half the price – and actually, I wouldn’t go back

By Josh Russell published 18 June 25

Spending $549 / £499 / AU$899 every few years on over-ear headphones is hard to justify when cheaper rivals are this good.

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5 sensational tech reviews of the week: Samsung's blazing bright, glare-free TV and MSI's desktop-defeating gaming laptop

By Josh Russell published 14 June 25

Reviews Recap: Samsung's masterful reflection-banishing mini-LED TV and LG's snappy, strappy Bluetooth speaker

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I was blown away by this laptop cooling pad’s arctic cooling – but it still can’t quite freeze out the competition

By Josh Russell published 11 June 25

Recommended

Despite the Llano V10’s impressive cooling, you can get even better performance for not much more money and similar performance for a whole lot less.

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5 outstanding tech reviews of the week: the light, razor-thin Samsung S25 Edge and a mindblowing soundbar debut

By Josh Russell published 7 June 25

Reviews Recap: Samsung's super-fast, slimline new flagship and Marshall immersive, musical new soundbar.

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I reviewed XPPen’s vast, vibrant drawing tablet – it’s probably the best value you’ll get out of a mid-range sketching slate

By Josh Russell published 7 June 25

The XPPen Artist Pro 19 Gen 2 is a large drawing slate with a huge, vibrant screen and ergonomic design. And it offers a surprisingly well-rounded bundle, given its price.

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Klim Wind laptop cooling pad review: this quiet laptop cooler is less a chill wind, more a gentle breeze

By Josh Russell published 3 June 25

The Klim Wind is both cheap and impressively quiet. However, its weaker cooling compared to similarly priced rivals makes it hard to recommend.

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5 most gripping tech reviews of the week: a super-bright bargain mini-LED TV and the most gorgeous-sounding gaming headset

By Josh Russell published 31 May 25

Reviews Recap: Hisense's vibrant-hued mid-market TV tested and why Sennheiser's high-end headphones are perfect for audiophile gamers.

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AirPods Max 2: the rumors, possible release date and what we want to see

By Carrie Marshall last updated 21 May 25

Updated The big Apple event is now over… and the rumored AirPods Max 2 did not arrive

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5 outstanding tech reviews of the week: the sublime new Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones and Motorola's seriously stylish foldable

By Josh Russell published 17 May 25

Reviews Recap: Sony's innovative, feature-packed noise-cancelling cans and the most gorgeous clamshell foldable we've ever seen.

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Aura Aspen review: a digital photo frame that looks as pretty as your pictures

By Josh Russell published 17 May 25

Recommended

With a bright, vibrant display and beautiful build quality, this frame is the perfect blend of style and substance.

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Llano RGB Laptop Cooling Pad review: it may be costly but it’s also darned frosty

By Josh Russell published 12 May 25

Recommended

This premium laptop cooling pad is the best I’ve ever tested – and the most expensive.

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5 hottest tech reviews of the week: the perfect-sounding pocketable Bluetooth speaker and a blazingly bright 4K projector

By Josh Russell published 12 May 25

Reviews Recap: Bang & Olufsen's audiophile-thrilling Bluetooth speaker and Honor's sleekly built new smartwatch.

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