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…
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.
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.
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…
Meross Smart door and window sensor kit
The sensor comes in 2 primary varients, 1 with the hub for connecting and standalone, I have the hub version to review today. in the box you get the bare minimum, the 2 sensors themselves and the hub (if you chose the hub version) alongside the USB C cable for connecting the hub to the mains and 2 small pieces of adhesive strip.
Flic Smart Button starter kit review
The arrival of this box marked my first experience with Flic, but I've seen a few of my favourite YouTube smart home channels talk about their buttons and how nice they are to use, so this one came with a level of excitement. The question therefore becomes was it worth the wait?
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…
PowKiddy X18S review
The Powkiddy X18S and on paper this is one of the best price-to-performance retro handhelds on the market, running you around £160 here in the UK. But just how does it hold up against its competitors like the Odin and how does it handle even the most demanding of console emulation?
Soundpeats Air3 Deluxe HS review
The sound produced by the Air3 Deluxe HS is very high quality for a relatively cheap set of earbuds, sporting certified Hi-res sound and LDAC technology delivered via a large driver which makes the experience listening to music better than you would expect at this price point.
Meross Smart home review
If you have ever read any of my other smarthome 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 who focus on budget while still gaining entry into the…