I have previously reviewed a couple of Timekettle universal language translators. These are all in-ear devices that aim to provide a discrete and seamless translation experience. I have then reviewed competing solutions such as the Pocketalk S Voice Translator and Langogo, which are handheld Android powered devices that provide a more convenient way of providing…
A few days after MediaTek announced their flagship chipset for 2023, Qualcomm announced their new flagship, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. The new Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 will remain on the 4nm TSMC fabrication process, but it is unclear if this is the 2nd gen 4nm like the MediaTek counterpart. The new Prime core will…
I have previously reviewed the excellent BenQ GV30 portable projector and also compared that against other popular portable projectors. BenQ has now been kind enough to send me the GS50. This is a larger projector that is marketed as being an outdoor projector. Costing around £230 more, but the BenQ GS50 is a larger unit…
Arlo has a wide range of battery-powered cameras that will fit most budgets and are suitable for different scenarios. I have already reviewed the Arlo Pro 4, Arlo Go 2 and Arlo Essential Video Doorbell. The Arlo Essential XL spotlight camera sits on the affordable end of the spectrum, providing basic quality surveillance footage but…
Creality has just released its third instalment of the Ender 5 series, the Ender-5 S1. Compiling all the best features of its predecessors, the S-1 looks pretty good. This machine boldly claims to print at speeds 5x faster than your average 3D printer, with acceleration up to 2000mm/s2, but is this actually a good thing?…
The biggest sale of the year is almost here. BLUETTI is kicking off the holiday shopping season on November 11. Beyond tons of great deals on power stations, it also offers Mystery Boxes and Exclusive Giveaways, and even arranges Lucky Draws. Score the following best-buys and freebies now or never. Modular Solar Generators If you’re…
Mediatek previously announced the Filogic 880 and 380 back in May. These two new chipsets will bring WiFi 7 to routers and laptops. I previously wrote about the chipsets but a quick recap: MediaTek Filogic 880 Features MediaTek Filogic 380 Features The Filogic 380 is a stand-alone, single-chip 6nm WiFi 7 and Bluetooth 5.3 combo…
Mini PCs have grown in popularity in recent years. The Intel NUC may be the best-known option on the market, but it has spawned many alternative options. These small PCs are an excellent option as they have a wide variety of uses that a full-sized desktop is not suitable for. With exponentially increasing electricity costs,…
I have been on a roll of reviewing portable power stations recently. However, I have only reviewed options from EcoFlow and Jackery. Both brands make superb power stations, but there are plenty of other options on the market, and BLUETTI is probably the next most popular brand there is. The BLUETTI EB3A launched within the…
Continuing with the Mediatek product announcements. Today they announced the Pentonic 1000 chipset, which is designed for 4K displays with a refresh rate of 120Hz. This new powerful chipset integrates all the technology you could want for a modern TV. As well as the 4K 120Hz support, it is capable of VRR up to 4K…
At the annual summit, Mediatek announced its new Kompanio chipsets for Chromebooks: the Kompanio 520 and Kompanio 528. The early press release I have received is a little thin on details, and I will update the content during the event. Kompanio 520 & 528 Specification It seems that the two chipsets are identical apart from…
During the annual summit, MediaTek announced the new 4nm T800 5G Thin Modem. This is designed for applications other than phones. While most phones that launch nowadays are 5G, many connected devices have not advanced as fast for connectivity. Even now, there are not many 5 G-equipped always-connected PCs. The new T800 5G modem should…