D-Link receives three Red Dot Awards for design on DMS-106XT multi-gig switch, DCS-8635LH  outdoor camera, & DCS-8526LH Pan & Tilt Pro Wi-Fi Camera

D-Link receives three Red Dot Awards for design on DMS-106XT multi-gig switch, DCS-8635LH outdoor camera, & DCS-8526LH Pan & Tilt Pro Wi-Fi Camera

D-Link Corporation has revealed that their DMS-106XT Multi Gigabit Unmanaged Switch, DCS-8635LH 2K QHD Pan & Zoom Outdoor Wi-Fi Camera, and DCS-8526LH Full HD Pan & Tilt Pro Wi-Fi Camera received the Red Dot Award: Product Design 2021. 6-port DMS-106XT unmanaged switch with 5x 2.5GbE & 1x 10GbE The DMS-106XT is D-Link’s latest unmanaged switch…

Acer Spin 513 Review – The Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c offers superior performance than cheaper MediaTek Chromebooks

Acer Spin 513 Review – The Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c offers superior performance than cheaper MediaTek Chromebooks

The Acer Spin 513 is the first Chromebook to feature the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c, which aims to offer increased performance and superior battery life compared to existing Arm based MediaTek Chromebooks while keeping things affordable. Acer Spin 513 CP513-1H Specifications Operating System: Chrome OS Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c 8nm 2x Kryo 468 Gold (Arm…

TCL Fold ‘n Roll concept demoed, providing 6.87”, 8.85”, 10” display sizes with adjustable aspect ratio & a promise of a simple foldable in 2021
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TCL Fold ‘n Roll concept demoed, providing 6.87”, 8.85”, 10” display sizes with adjustable aspect ratio & a promise of a simple foldable in 2021

TCL have been teasing their foldable concepts for a while now, never delivering. However, their rollable designs have generally been regarded as one of the most innovative uses of flexible displays for mobile. As part of yesterdays announcement, which included the new TCL 20 Pro 5G, TCL also demoed a Fold ‘n Roll concept. As…

The Reasons Your Spectrum Internet Is So Slow

The Reasons Your Spectrum Internet Is So Slow

In the typical modern home network, there is nothing more frustrating than slow internet. When a movie isn’t loading, a website is just buffering, or you simply cannot get a smooth Zoom call, you will find yourself groaning in frustration. It is a common problem, but not one without solutions. If you are trying to…

TCL 20 Pro 5G vs TCL 10 Pro Compared – A big chipset upgrade but a 25% price hike making this as expensive as the Pixel 4a at £499
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TCL 20 Pro 5G vs TCL 10 Pro Compared – A big chipset upgrade but a 25% price hike making this as expensive as the Pixel 4a at £499

While TCL technically entered the mobile market in 2019 with the TCL Plex, it was the TCL 10 series that was their first big push into this competitive market. There was huge potential; the TCL 10 5G was genuinely a good alternative to the affordable OnePlus Nord and Realme X50. The more expensive TCL 10…

Annke C800 Zoom Review: 4K 8MP  & 4x optical zoom for business surveillance that is an affordable alternative to Hikvision
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Annke C800 Zoom Review: 4K 8MP & 4x optical zoom for business surveillance that is an affordable alternative to Hikvision

The Annke C800 Zoom is a slight departure from my regular POE camera reviews as I would regard it as a more business orientated camera ideal for providing surveillance for SMBs. Annke C800 Zoom Specification & Features Image Sensor:1/2.5″ Sony STARVIS IMX274 Image Sensor              Video Resolution: 8MP (3840 X 2160@12.5/15 fps) Video Compression: H.265+/H.265/H.264+/H.264 Lens:…

TCL C82 Mini LED & C72 QLED TVs announced with Dolby Vision & HDR 10+ plus HDMI 2.1 with eArc and VRR for 4K @ 120 fps
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TCL C82 Mini LED & C72 QLED TVs announced with Dolby Vision & HDR 10+ plus HDMI 2.1 with eArc and VRR for 4K @ 120 fps

TCL offer some of the highest spec TVs for the money on the market. They will continue this trend in 2021 with the launch of their new C series TVs. The three new models, C82, C72+ and C72, tick almost every box for the latest display technology. HDMI 2.1 with VRR & Dolby Atmos In…

Poco X3 Pro Review – The SD860 brings flagship performance to budget phones, making this perfect for gamers

Poco X3 Pro Review – The SD860 brings flagship performance to budget phones, making this perfect for gamers

The Poco X3 Pro is one of the first phones to launch with the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 chipset. This chipset is identical to the flagship Snapdragon 855+ that launched two years ago and offers a significant performance improvement compared to other chipsets found on phones at this price. The Poco X3 Pro, therefore, offers…

Nacon Pro Compact Controller Review – A compact wired controller for the Xbox and PC
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Nacon Pro Compact Controller Review – A compact wired controller for the Xbox and PC

The new Nacon Pro Compact controller is an officially licensed Xbox controller that is compatible with Xbox Series X|S consoles and Windows PCs. Featuring a 3M cable, this should offer enough reach for most console setups and avoids you having to worry about batteries. The 3.5mm headphone jack is then also Dolby Atmos surround sound…

Top 5 Dash Cams That Can Save You Money in 2021

Top 5 Dash Cams That Can Save You Money in 2021

Dash cams have become increasingly popular in recent years. Rather than the clunky models that were trendy in the 2010s, technology has come a long way. You can now expect smaller, cheaper and better build quality than previous generations.  With some insurance companies offering lower premiums, installing a dash cam can save you money and…

PITAKA MagEZ Juice: 2-in-1 Magnetic Wireless Charger & MagEZ Case Review – Incredibly convenient, but slow charging and small battery back.

PITAKA MagEZ Juice: 2-in-1 Magnetic Wireless Charger & MagEZ Case Review – Incredibly convenient, but slow charging and small battery back.

The MagEZ Juice 2 is an innovative take on wireless chargers. This integrates both a power bank and wireless charger together. The power bank slides into the charger, and then your phone with a compatible MagEZ case sits magnetically on it. This allows you to keep your phone and a battery pack fully charged while…

Reolink Argus 3 Pro Review – A great alternative vs Eufy 2C & Arlo Pro 3
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Reolink Argus 3 Pro Review – A great alternative vs Eufy 2C & Arlo Pro 3

The new Argus 3 Pro sits at the top of the range for the wireless cameras from Reolink. Compared to the Argus 3, you now get 2K video, and this is the first wireless camera from the brand to offer person/vehicle detection. Specification Image Sensor: 1/3″ CMOS Sensor Video Resolution: 2560 x 1440 (4.0 Megapixels)…