MediaTek Helio G85 vs G70 vs G80 vs G90T Specifications Compared & Benchmarks – Another dud from MediaTek with the same specification as the G80
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MediaTek Helio G85 vs G70 vs G80 vs G90T Specifications Compared & Benchmarks – Another dud from MediaTek with the same specification as the G80

[Updated] I originally reported that the G85 was identical to the G80. This was wrong. The G85 has a slightly tweaked GPU going up to 1000MHz (a 50MHz increase). Mediatek has launched yet another chipset which will feature in the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9. It is starting to feel like they just come up with…

LG Velvet vs Motorola Edge vs Xiaomi Redmi K30 5G vs Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G – Premium-priced vs affordable
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LG Velvet vs Motorola Edge vs Xiaomi Redmi K30 5G vs Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G – Premium-priced vs affordable

LG will be launching their new Velvet on the 7th of May, however, they have already announced the full specification and what it looks like, so the only details to be released are how much it costs and global availability. This is another new phone that will feature the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G which is quickly…

Huawei Freebuds 3i vs Freebuds 3 – Affordable active noise-cancelling earphones with silicon tips
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Huawei Freebuds 3i vs Freebuds 3 – Affordable active noise-cancelling earphones with silicon tips

The Huawei Freebuds 3 was a slightly confused pair of earphones offering active noise cancelling but then an open design fit – which is generally the opposite of what you want for noise cancelling. While the design decision was odd, and open fit earphones don’t really work in my ears, I did love them, and…

Aranet4 HOME Wireless Indoor Air Quality Monitor measuring CO2, Temperature, Relative Humidity and more
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Aranet4 HOME Wireless Indoor Air Quality Monitor measuring CO2, Temperature, Relative Humidity and more

IoT devices that measure air quality are becoming increasingly common. I reviewed the Foobot back in 2017, then the Airthings Wave Plus in 2019. Recently I have been testing the Aranet4 HOME from the Latvian company SAF Tehnika. While the effects of high levels of CO2 were long thought to be benign, research has found that concentrations…

Honor May Bank Holiday Offers at Argos – Honor 20 for £280 – Honor 9X for £200 – All with Google Play Services
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Honor May Bank Holiday Offers at Argos – Honor 20 for £280 – Honor 9X for £200 – All with Google Play Services

If you are looking for a new affordable phone in the next couple of weeks, then Honor has some great deals on at Argos starting from the 1st of May through to the 11th. All these phones come with Google Play Services, unlike some of the brand new models from Honor and Huawei. While all…

Phones with Qualcomm Snapdragon 765 & 765G – Which phones are available in the UK and how much do they cost?
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Phones with Qualcomm Snapdragon 765 & 765G – Which phones are available in the UK and how much do they cost?

This year the cost of flagship phones has gone a little crazy thanks to the 5G equipped Qualcomm Snapdragon 865. Some people are blaming Qualcomm for price gouging, others state it is just the extra cost of the 5G modem required, and I wouldn’t be surprised if some manufacturers are just using 5G as a…

Realme X50 Pro & Realme 6 Pro will be launched in the UK on 5th of May [Update: Launched with prices]
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Realme X50 Pro & Realme 6 Pro will be launched in the UK on 5th of May [Update: Launched with prices]

[Update] The Realme 6 Pro has been officially launched with pre-orders already available at realme.com. The Phone comes in one config 8/128GB and will cost 349.90 Euros (£305). Realme had already announced the X50 Pro pricing but this was re-iterated at 599 Euros for the 8GB/128GB model. The Realme X50 Pro will be available from May…

Realme 6i Review – Incredible battery but the Realme 6 is so much better for a little more money
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Realme 6i Review – Incredible battery but the Realme 6 is so much better for a little more money

I loved both the Realme 6 and Pro, though it is only the Realme 6 that has been launched so far. While we don’t have word on how much the Realme 6 Pro will cost, it looks very likely that the Realme 6 will be the stand out choice, balancing features and performance with an…

The best Z-Wave & Smart Home Switches & Buttons – Wireless & wired switches for lights and automation
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The best Z-Wave & Smart Home Switches & Buttons – Wireless & wired switches for lights and automation

Buttons and switches are a superb addition to any smart home system allowing you to carry commands without reaching for your phone or shouting at Alexa. When I started this post, I knew there were a lot of options, but it turns out there are way more products that I realised. I have been looking…

Ansio 9-blade 26-speed Pedestal Fan Review – A quiet fan ideal for sleeping (Model 1055 / B07BKX2Q8V)
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Ansio 9-blade 26-speed Pedestal Fan Review – A quiet fan ideal for sleeping (Model 1055 / B07BKX2Q8V)

I have had lifelong sleep problems, and I am a very light sleeper that also overheats very easily. So as soon as the weather heats up, my sleep quality reduces. Being in the north of the UK we don’t have air-con so for hot nights we have to resort to a fan. Unfortunately, fans can…

Google Alternatives Guide: Replacement Google apps & services for Huawei phones or anyone interested in privacy
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Google Alternatives Guide: Replacement Google apps & services for Huawei phones or anyone interested in privacy

The Huawei P40 Pro is the first major launch in the UK from Huawei with a phone without Google. When I reviewed the phone, there is definitely a learning curve if you want to adapt to a life without Google, you could, of course, still, install Google Mobile Services. The reason Huawei can’t use Google…