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Are all HDMI cables made equal?

We have all been there, scrolling the endless sea of cables on amazon looking for just the right one for your needs, be that a home theatre setup or just an every day cable for a work machine. And I bet you have looking at the sheer price differences ranging from a few pounds all the way upto hundreds of pounds. but what exactly is the difference? how much better are these cables and what should I be looking for when searching? well you have come to the right place as I break down some of the myths, marketing terms…

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DT 70+ Smartwatch

Good hardware, let down by software Pros Cons Good hardware designNice screenSome very clever features Poor notificationsLack of attention to detail Heads up. This is a critical review; not because this is a bad watch it’s not, but it misses the little things that if fixed could make it a great watch. So I’m irked.

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Meross Smart Power Strip Review

If you have ever read any of my other smart home product reviews you may notice one of my biggest complaints is a lack of support for the walled garden that is Apple HomeKit, I mean sure there are ways to add unsupported devices if your technically savvy and have the time to tinker but for most brands and devices you are paying a hefty premium for the security and ease of use that is promised by HomeKit support. Enter Meross, a relatively well-known brand in the Smarthome tech space that focuses on budget-friendly devices with elegant designs while still…

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Soundpeats RunFree Lite review

Let's not mess around here. This is a really packed marketplace, with more options than you can shake a stick at! So first of all, I would only recommend these to someone looking to use them while engaged in sports and exercise, but that's true of any similar device. Once past that obstacle, I think these are a really good option! At time of writing (without any offers or discounts) they're priced at £35, which I think is really cheap for what you get - great battery life, the ability to set your own EQ and my favourite feature, pairing…

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Statik Ultimate charger Review

The sun is out, beer is flowing and music is loud that can mean only one thing, it's festival season and like it or not technology and particularly our phones have become a massive part of the festival experience from being your tickets, personal planner for setlists and even your way of capturing special moments and keeping in contact with your friends you are sure you left just there in the crowd! No matter how good your phone's battery is with any amount of light use it will inevitably die leaving you high and dry. There are a ton of…

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