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This article was originally published on Make the Sound Better. I have edited this content, updating the recommendations to be more relevant for 2023. With the advent of the iconic Apple Airpods, wired listening is now a thing of the past. However, there are plenty of true wireless earbuds that sound comparable or even better than Apple’s…
Aqara have launched its latest door and window contact sensor, the P2. This new Door and Window Sensor P2 incorporates all the advanced automation and security features that the original Aqara Door and Window Sensor has been known for, but you now get the improved smart home interoperability that the Matter standard provides. I have…
TP-Link is the latest company to enter the smart video doorbell market with the new Tapo D230S1. It sounds like an impressive camera that can compete with the best options on the market. For me, the standout features are: Tapo D230S1 Smart Battery Video Doorbell Full Features Battery It is good to see that TP-Link…
I have recently written a few posts about USB and the fact that it is a bit of a confusing mess with the naming conventions and the cables you can get. In my USB4 vs USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 vs USB 3.2 Gen 1 post, I highlighted the length limitations of passive cables for USB4…
Acer is expanding into the home tech market with the launch of two new Acerpure air purifiers, which are now available in the UK. These are both HEPA filter air purifiers that claim to filter out PM1.0 particles in addition to 99.97% of 0.3μm suspended particles and bacteria. Both air purifiers are app-controlled and have…
Yesterday, Philips Hue announced some new products for the Hue ecosystem including a new E14 Luster bulb which is the smallest bulb the brand does and a couple of light panels. The more interesting part of the news was the announcement of new features within the app. Motion Sensors now have ten time slots For…
Realink today is celebrating its 14th anniversary of developing revolutionary security products for homeowners and small business owners. As part of the 14th anniversary, Reolink will be doing various activities, including giveaways and also with up to 40% discounts on Reolink’s anniversary epic sale. Check out the Reolink 14th Aniversary Promotions In the past year,…
Today, WiZ Smart Lighting has launched a range of new lighting products to complement its quickly growing product range. There have been four new exciting products launched, including: Neon Flex Strip The Neon Flex strip is similar to the Twinkly Flex I have previously reviewed. The RGB flex strip enables your creative self to…
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2023 UPDATE: This was originally written back in 2021, back when electricity was cheap (I was paying less than 14p/kWh). Times have changed, lockdowns lifted, and a war started. I then updated the article in May 2022, I was lucky enough (and still am) to be in a fixed at 18.36p/kWh, but the variable rates…
It is not uncommon for me to take two power banks away with me. I am lucky enough that I have plenty to choose from, and the Anker 737 Power Bank and Ugreen 145W 25000mAh Power Bank get taken with me any time I am away for the weekend. I could, of course, take a…
Anker has announced that they are significantly expanding their product range of high-capacity battery storage solutions under a new product range of Solix. The new product range extends from the just portable power stations that have become increasingly popular for home backup, camping and recreational vehicles in recent years. It will now include a range…
As the UK is in the midst of a heatwave, I thought it would be a good opportunity to do a 2023 update for the best portable air conditioning units available in the UK. Cost of Electricity and Running Costs of a Portable Air Conditioner Air con units have always been expensive to run with…