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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Nespresso Vertuo Pop Review

I am going to preface this review by stating I am a bit of a coffee snob. In my daily life, I use a Delonghi Bean to Cup machine and take my beans, grind level and overall coffee experience perhaps more seriously than I should. That said however I firmly believe there is a place for Pod-style coffee machines such as Nespresso and the Vertuo Pop is one of the most cost-effective ways of getting a taste for what can only be described as good, artisanal coffee.

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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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