Mercusys Halo S12 Mesh Wi-Fi Review vs Tenda Nova – You get what you pay for
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Mercusys Halo S12 Mesh Wi-Fi Review vs Tenda Nova – You get what you pay for

Mercusys Technologies is a new brand in the UK market, introducing some incredibly affordable networking gear. In the past, it looks like their predominant market has been India, with products available on Amazon India for the past three years. Their UK introduction appears to be associated with TP-Link, but I am not sure how intertwined…

Oppo A72 5G with Mediatek Dimensity 720 (MT6853V), triple camera, & 90Hz display to launch soon
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Oppo A72 5G with Mediatek Dimensity 720 (MT6853V), triple camera, & 90Hz display to launch soon

Serial leaker Digital Chat Station has revealed the existence of a new affordable OPPO A72 phone set to launch soon. The phone has popped up a couple of times in the past, including on Chinese certifying authority TENAA’s website earlier this month. China Telecom also lists the phone with some key details. The smartphone is…

Roadmap shows MediaTek Dimensity 600 coming soon Dimensity 400 by the end of the year. No word on Dimensity 720. Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 & 460 in 2020
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Roadmap shows MediaTek Dimensity 600 coming soon Dimensity 400 by the end of the year. No word on Dimensity 720. Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 & 460 in 2020

In a new leak from Chinese social media site Weibo, a timeline of chipset launches has been revealed which is apparently based on research conducted by an investment bank. The accuracy of the source is unknown, nor is how the investment back would know such an accurate timeline of two competing companies. The timeline indicates…

EufyCam 2 Review – The incredible battery life justifies the cost vs EufyCam 2C
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EufyCam 2 Review – The incredible battery life justifies the cost vs EufyCam 2C

I have previously reviewed the EufyCam E and the EufyCam 2C, with the 2C being my favourite wireless surveillance camera to date. The EufyCam 2 is the more expensive model, but the true successor to the EufyCam E I reviewed last year, with an incredible 365-day battery life. EufyCam 2 vs 2c However, when it…

OPPO announces ridiculous 125W charging offers a full charge in 20 mins. Realme will also offer same technology
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OPPO announces ridiculous 125W charging offers a full charge in 20 mins. Realme will also offer same technology

The new trend of one-upmanship in the world of smartphones is how quickly you can charge them. OPPO have been leading the way for the past year or so now the OPPO RX17 Pro was on of the first phones to offer a crazy charge speed thanks to its dual battery solution. They have continued…

Xiaomi Mi Electric Scooter Pro 2 vs  Mi Electric Scooter 1S vs Xiaomi Scooter M365 – Not really new scooters, no upgrades, but might comply with future laws
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Xiaomi Mi Electric Scooter Pro 2 vs Mi Electric Scooter 1S vs Xiaomi Scooter M365 – Not really new scooters, no upgrades, but might comply with future laws

Today Xiaomi officially launched the Mi Electric Scooter Pro 2 and the  Mi Electric Scooter 1S in the UK. However, they have already been launched in the past, and you can even buy the Xiaomi Mi Pro 2 from Halfords for £599.99 With a recent change in the law (for rentals) and a shift away…

Huawei P40 Lite 5G Review – An Impressive affordable 5G phone, if you can live without Google
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Huawei P40 Lite 5G Review – An Impressive affordable 5G phone, if you can live without Google

This year Huawei has expanded their P series line up to include five different phones. I have already reviewed the Huawei P40 Pro and P40 Pro Plus, and now the P40 Lite 5G. This sits one rung up the ladder with the standard 4G P40 Lite being the most affordable option. There is quite a…

TerraMaster F4-422 10GbE 4-Bay NAS is a bargain at £440 – with Quad-core Intel J3455, 4GB RAM & SSD cache
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TerraMaster F4-422 10GbE 4-Bay NAS is a bargain at £440 – with Quad-core Intel J3455, 4GB RAM & SSD cache

I have received a couple of TerraMaster products now, and they are superb affordable solutions. In particular, their NAS hardware has typically offered a similar spec or higher than Synology for a lower price point. You just don’t get quite as many applications that you can install. TerraMaster seems to be going all-in with 10GbE…

Realme X50 5G announced at £299 –  Snapdragon 765G, 120Hz 1080p display, 6GB/128GB and 48MP quad camera
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Realme X50 5G announced at £299 – Snapdragon 765G, 120Hz 1080p display, 6GB/128GB and 48MP quad camera

As expected, Realme once again becomes the best-valued option with their latest phone launch for a mid-range 5G chipset. Recently Motorola threw a bit of a curveball with the incredibly priced Motorola Moto G 5G Plus that starts at just £229 for the 4GB/64GB model, but then goes up to £349 for the 6GB/128GB model….

Realme X50 5G Initial Impressions & How to disable Realme Security Check
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Realme X50 5G Initial Impressions & How to disable Realme Security Check

The new affordable Realme X50 5G launches in the UK today via a livestream event at 10AM. I have had the phone for a couple of days, so not enough time to do a full review, but I have put together some thoughts about the new phone. Key Specs Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G 5G Mobile Platform…

How is COVID-19 impacting internet traffic and user’s behaviour on network usage?
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How is COVID-19 impacting internet traffic and user’s behaviour on network usage?

Coronavirus disease, a novel virus abbreviated as COVID-19 boomed this year and changed the way people used to live and work. Since then, people are relying on the Internet to connect with their loved ones, watch high-definition (HD) videos, play games online amid lockdown. Businesses too are adapting to remote working without bringing their critical…