Philips Hue Tap Dial Switch provides greater control with four buttons, multi-room control and dial-based dimming

Philips Hue Tap Dial Switch provides greater control with four buttons, multi-room control and dial-based dimming

Today, Philips Hue has announced several new products, including the new Perifo track lighting and a Hue Go portable table lamp that can be used outdoors. However, what caught my eye was the Philips Hue Tap dial switch which provides superior lighting control over the existing basic Hue switches. Philips Hue Tap dial switch The…

How to Digitize Thick Documents?

How to Digitize Thick Documents?

Digitization is the process of transforming information into computer-readable (digital) format. With digitization, you can convert a document, an object, sound, or image into a computer-readable format. Digitizing thick documents gives you a softcopy version of the documents, enabling you to edit and share them with anyone you like.  You can digitize documents using; Your…

Petoi Bittle Robot Dog Review – A STEM project for learning robotics and programming

Petoi Bittle Robot Dog Review – A STEM project for learning robotics and programming

Back when I was a kid, the Internet didn’t exist as we know it, and the closest thing to fun STEM projects I experienced was learning to program BASIC on a BBC Micro. I think it is amazing that children today have access to such a wide range of fun learning resources. The Petoi Bittle…

Oclean X10 vs X Pro Elite vs X Pro Smart Electric Toothbrushes

Oclean X10 vs X Pro Elite vs X Pro Smart Electric Toothbrushes

I have covered Oclean quite a few times now; they are a relatively new brand to the market that provides an affordable alternative to high-priced brands like Oral-B and Sonicare while being competitive with the overall specification and features. Oclean has expanded its range of smart toothbrushes with the new Oclean X10, which has a…

Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro Review – Now with Strava syncing, sort of
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Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro Review – Now with Strava syncing, sort of

I reviewed the 42mm Huawei Watch GT 3 back in November 2021, and in May this year, Huawei launched the Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro. Like previous iterations, the Pro model is essentially the same as the GT 3, but you now get premium quality materials in the form of a titanium body and sapphire…

James Donkey RS4 87-Key TKl Wireless Gaming Mechanical Keyboard Review
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James Donkey RS4 87-Key TKl Wireless Gaming Mechanical Keyboard Review

James Donkey is a Chinese-based peripherals manufacturer that specialises in gaming mice and mechanical keyboards. It looks like the only current supplier of this hardware is Mechkeys, who also supplied this sample. The James Donkey RS4 is an 87-key tenkeyless mechanical keyboard using Gateron Pro 2.0 yellow switches that can operate in wired or wireless…

Apcsilmic DOT 1 Mini PC Review – A desktop PC running Windows 11 Arm with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c
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Apcsilmic DOT 1 Mini PC Review – A desktop PC running Windows 11 Arm with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c

The Apcsilmic DOT 1 Mini PC is one of the only desktop PCs on the market to run the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Compute Platform. This makes it the most energy-efficient Windows PC you can buy and quite likely the smallest too. I wouldn’t say I have had the best experience with Windows on Arm in…

Best AV Receivers for 4K 120Hz gaming on PS5 & Xbox Series X using HDMI 2.1 for 2022
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Best AV Receivers for 4K 120Hz gaming on PS5 & Xbox Series X using HDMI 2.1 for 2022

I originally made this post in 2021, which highlighted a fault with the Nuvoto-made HDMI 2.1 chipset, which affected every AV receiver at the time and broke 4K 120Hz output for gaming on consoles. Companies promised these problems would get fixed but were extremely slow to roll out the change. Denon and Marantz AVRs made…

Insteon is back, but $40 yearly subscription fees are incoming
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Insteon is back, but $40 yearly subscription fees are incoming

Good news and bad news. Following the insolvency of Insteon, which led to the abrupt shutdown of their servers and bricking of many user systems, the company has now been acquired by a group of passionate Insteon users. When I say passionate users, Ken Fairbanks, the new CEO worked for SmartLabs between 2004 and 2007…

Innocn 27C1U 4K LCD Monitor Review – Power Delivery & USB-C connectivity sets this apart from other affordable monitors
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Innocn 27C1U 4K LCD Monitor Review – Power Delivery & USB-C connectivity sets this apart from other affordable monitors

The Innocn 27C1U is a 60Hz 4K 27-inch monitor with a wide range of connectivity. With this being a relatively young Chinese brand, I had relatively low expectations about this monitor, thinking it would be your standard budget quality hardware you see on Amazon. I have come away pleasantly surprised, and this is an ideal…

Kokoon Nightbuds Review – Sleep earbuds for side sleepers
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Kokoon Nightbuds Review – Sleep earbuds for side sleepers

I am awful at sleeping. I am a very light sleeper, and the tiniest of noises wake me up, and I am prone to anxiety and palpitations when I try to get to sleep. Nowadays, I am fit and healthy; I also practice good sleep hygiene. I have also reviewed a variety of products to…

ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Available from $799/ €829/ £709 on 21st of June
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ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Available from $799/ €829/ £709 on 21st of June

I am a bit late posting news about the global launch of the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, so I won’t go into too much detail as it has already been covered elsewhere. It’s worth posting about because I think it has one of the most appealing specifications of a flagship phone this year, especially considering…