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

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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

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

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

By Josh Russell published

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

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.

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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

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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These Cyber Monday PS5 monitor deals are real game-changers

By Josh Russell published

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

The Samsung Odyssey G8

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

By Josh Russell published

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

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These are the seven best Black Friday PS5 SSD deals I'd recommend

By Josh Russell published

Struggling to find space to install all those bargain games you've bought? Then pick up one of these bargain, capacious SSDs for PS5.

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This fantastic Seagate Game Drive bargain is the best PlayStation 5 accessory Black Friday deal I've found so far

By Josh Russell published

As a seasoned gamer with more games than I can fit on my console, this is the Black Friday deal I'll be buying.

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Black Friday 2024 wireless gaming headset deals – these are all the bargains I don't think you should miss

By Josh Russell published

Looking for serious discounts on lightweight cans and high-end gaming headphones? Look no further.

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I'm a lifelong audiophile, here's my pick of the best Black Friday gaming earbuds deals

By Josh Russell published

Whether you're looking for budget bangers or superlative sound, these Black Friday gaming earbud deals have got you covered.

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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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Iniu PD 22.5w 20000mAh review: a high-capacity power bank for a super low price

By Josh Russell published

While it won’t charge your phone in 30 minutes, this portable battery packs a whole lot of power into a small, affordable package.

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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.

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

By Carrie Marshall last updated

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

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.

The Beats Solo Buds

Beats Solo Buds review: budget earbuds with an epic battery… but where’s the bass?

By Josh Russell published

Beats’ cheapest ever buds are comfortable, compact and long-lasting – but their sound may not live up to your expectations.

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