Reviews

Tile and Apple are two of the biggest players in the Bluetooth tracker market. These small devices can be attached to your keys, wallet, bags, and more to help you find lost items using your smartphone. The Tile Pro is the flagship tracker from Tile, whereas Apple only has the Apple AirTag. One of the …

Following on from my reviews of the superb Meross MSP843P Smart Fast Charging Power Strip and the good, albeit with a flawed design Meross Outdoor Smart Plug, I have also been checking out the MS100FHHK Smart Temperature and Humidity Sensor. This is an innovative addition to the world of smart home devices. With its unique …

The Tribit StormBox Micro 2 is the latest ultra-portable Bluetooth speaker from audio brand Tribit. This pint-sized speaker packs a surprising punch for its low price and diminutive size. The StormBox Micro 2 is the follow up to the original StormBox Micro, which proved you don’t need to spend big to get decent sound quality. …

I have previously reviewed the excellent Hoover HL4 upright vacuum cleaner and the HF9 anti-twist cordless vacuum cleaner and continue to use them as they are both excellent for their respective uses. The Hoover HFX cordless vacuum is the latest launch and has an innovative design that allows you to detach the main head and …

I reviewed Private Internet Access a year ago and found it an excellent VPN option. With Black Friday upon us, Private Internet Access has some fantastic discounts available so I have re-reviewed the service to see if it is still worth using. For this review, I have tried to focus on some of the features …

Last year ExpressVPN launched their own Aircove router, which as claimed to be the world’s first Wi-Fi 6 router with built-in VPN functionality. I don’t think that’s technically true, but it is one of the easier routers on the market to manage a VPN with and makes it incredibly easy to control which devices connect …

Journey is a relatively new company that specialises in accessories for Apple products, such as cases and chargers. They specialise in producing products that are attractive and premium-looking with a simplistic design. Two of their stand-out products are the ALTI Wireless Charging Desk Mat and NEXA 4-in-1 Laptop Sleeve. In both cases, they take a …

I have previously reviewed the excellent GameSir X2 gaming controller as well as competing controllers such as the Nacon MG-X Pro. The GameSir G8 Galileo is the latest controller to launch and is completely redesigned in comparison to the X2, giving you a larger ergonomic controller. It also features hall effect sticks like many of …

The Creative Zen Hybrid Pro is the latest wireless headphone from Creative. It comes in three versions: The key specs are otherwise the same across the models in terms of driver size, battery life, Bluetooth connectivity etc. The bundles add functionality through the transmitters. Creative Zen Hybrid Pro vs Classic vs SXFI Specification Design The …

The Creative Zen Air Dot was announced a few months ago and is the most affordable true wireless earbuds Creative has at a bargain price of just £30. These differ from the Creative Zen Air by having an open-fit design without silicon ear tips, similar to the Apple AirPods. At just 7g per earbud, they …

Following on from my reviews of the Nebo Ultimate Multi Voltage Power Pack and Nebo Davinci 18000 Lumen Flashlight, I have been checking out the versatile Big Larry Pro+. This is a work light, that combines a large inspection light and a flashlight in a handy design with a magnetic base and pocket clip. Features …

Tado is a smart home heating company that offers intelligent thermostats and radiator valves to provide control over heating in each room of your home. I regularly recommend Tado because they seem to offer the best balance of performance, features and price. While I did use Tado in its early days, I switched to Genius …

Shokz, formerly Aftershocks, may be the dominant brand in the world of bone-conduction headphones, but they are facing growing competition and the Creative Outlier Free range of headphones could be the best alternatives on the market. The new Creative Outlier Free Pro Plus are a particularly compelling choice as these are suitable for swimming thanks …

The Nebula FWA510 is the latest 5G router from Zyxel that was launched a few months ago. It replaces the popular NR5101 and has improved WiFi, and now has two 2.5GbE ports, allowing you to make the most of a 5G connection that exceeds gigabit speeds. Zyxel Nebula FWA510 Feature Zyxel Nebula FWA510 vs NR5101 …

Following on from my review of the excellent Tozo Golden X1, I have been checking out their new OpenBuds. These are an open fit style of earbuds where the earbuds sit on top of your ear and are held in place with hooks that go around your ear. This design is a good alternative to …

I have been using the Pixel 8 Pro since the middle of October, replacing my Honor Magic5 Pro, which replaced my Pixel 6. I skipped past the Pixel 7 Pro as the hardware was barely an upgrade from the Pixel 6 Pro and just didn’t seem worth it. The Pixel 8 Pro has some significant …