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 …
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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 …
Anker Soundcore launched the Soundcore Motion X600 earlier this year which was their first high-fidelity portable speaker, which has a combination of Hi-Res sound and spatial audio. It is also the first portable Bluetooth speaker with spatial audio that I am aware of. It was widely well-reviewed, and I personally liked it, but it drew …
The Pixel Watch 2 was announced back in October with the new Pixel 8 Pro and Pixel 8. It has launched with two variants, they are both the same size and design, but one is Bluetooth/WiFi while the other also has 4G/ LTE connectivity via an eSIM. The Pixel Watch 2 is available for £349, …
I have previously received the metallic Ember Mug 2, which is undeniably an overpriced luxury, but I absolutely loved it and still use it every day. The new Ember Tumbler is the largest Ember mug yet and is designed to be the perfect travel companion for anyone who loves coffee or tea, if you insist. …
Following on from my review of the EnGenius FitXpress and FitController management systems that are used to manage the new EnGenius Fit products. This review covers the Fit6 4×4 EWS377-FIT access point and EWS2910P-FIT POE switch that I was sent to test the new system. EnGenius FIT Products and Prices EnGenius Fit was only announced …
In November 2022, EnGenius announced EnGenius Fit, which is a new affordable range of hardware that uses new, subscription-free EnGenius Fit cloud-based management options built to streamline deployment while providing enterprise-grade security and reliability. EnGenius sent me three products to review including: As there is quite a lot to cover with EnGenius Fit, I have …
I have been a mini PC convert since reviewing the Geekom Mini IT8 a year ago. With my most recent review of the Mini IT13, I finally made the commitment to switch to a mini PC full-time for all my work. The main selling point for me has been the reduced power usage. For the …
Ten years ago, there were promises that AR glasses would be the next big thing. Google Glass was supposed to be a step towards ubiquitous computing, where we have constant access to information via a head-up display. It achieved limited success, and sales were suspended after two years. Since then, many new brands have come …
Nextbase just announced their new Nextbase IQ smart dash cam. If you look at the specs and features, this is undeniably the most advanced dash cam on the market. This is an early review. I have only had the camera for a few days, and it is still using a beta version of the app …
Following on from my review of the excellent Creative Sound Blaster Katana SE, I have been checking out the Stage SE. This is a compact and affordable soundbar designed to sit below your monitor and enhance the audio from your laptop or desktop PC. It is a basic soundbar that lacks many of the features …
Following on from my review of the superb Nebo Davinci 18000 Lumen Flashlight, I have been checking out their latest flagship product, the Nebo Ultimate. This is a multifaceted device that is perfect to keep in your car. It consists of a 96.2 watt-hours power bank and features a 130psi air compressor, 1500A jump start port, …
I recently received the Google Pixel 8 Pro to review, which will likely be completed by the end of next week. In the meantime, I have done my usual benchmarks to give some insight into the performance of the new Google Tensor G3. Blocked Benchmark Apps Shortly after the Pixel 8 series was launched, it …
Following on from my reviews of the Nitecore flashlights, including the EDC27 Slim and MH12 Pro, I have been checking out some products from Nebo. Nebo is a well-established LED lighting brand dating back 20 years, with products designed in the USA. I have been sent three products from Nebo, including: The Nebo Davinci 18000-lumen …
I previously reviewed the Mobile Pixels Trio portable monitor for laptops, which was a 12.5″ monitor that magnetically attaches to the back of your laptop display and then slides out. I liked the concept behind it. You don’t need a monitor stand, so you can get a dual-screen laptop display in cramped environments. The design …
The OKP K5 is an affordable robot vacuum cleaner with strong suction, smart features, and long battery life. After testing, I found it cleans thoroughly on hard floors and carpets, has good obstacle avoidance, and is very easy to use. The main issue is the lack of proper mapping with LiDAR or vSLAM that you …