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 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.

Nacon Hard Carrying Case for Nintendo Switch 2 review: a robust case that doesn't cost loads of cash

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

This the cheapest price I've ever seen for a Bluetooth speaker – and it really isn't as bad as you'd expect it to be.

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 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.

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 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

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

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.

The JBL Flip 6 on a red background featuring the words 'Lowest price'.

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

By Josh Russell published

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

The Anker Soundcore 2 in front of a purple background with a label reading 'Lowest price'.

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

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

An image split into three featuring the Liangstar Laptop Cooling Pad, Llano RGB Laptop Cooling Pad, and Llano V10 Gaming Laptop Cooling Pad.

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

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.

Audio-Technica AT-LP60XBT turntable close up of cartridge playing record

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

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.

A triptych image featuring the Meridian Ellipse, KEF LSX II LT and the Bluesound Pulse M.

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

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.

A triptych image of the XPPen Artist Pro 19 Gen 2, Xencelabs Pen Display 16 and XPPen Magic Drawing Pad.

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

By Josh Russell published

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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