Topdon JS3000 Jump Starter Review – 3000A peak output, with 24000mAh batter & power bank functionality
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Topdon JS3000 Jump Starter Review – 3000A peak output, with 24000mAh batter & power bank functionality

ByJames Smythe

The Topdon JS3000 is a heavy-duty portable jump starter aimed at professionals and demanding use cases. With a peak current of 3000A, 24000mAh battery capacity, and robust design, it packs enough power to jump start even trucks, RVs, boats and diesel vehicles up to 7 litres. Beyond just jump-starting, it doubles as a versatile power bank for charging laptops, phones, and tablets on the go. In comparison, the Nebo Ultimate Multi Voltage…

Poco X6 Review – An excellent sub-£300 Android phone with expandable storage and 3.5mm headphone jack
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Poco X6 Review – An excellent sub-£300 Android phone with expandable storage and 3.5mm headphone jack

ByJames Smythe

Xiaomi sub-brand Poco has announced its latest devices, the X6 and X6 Pro. These are affordable phones that are very similar in specification. From the initial rumoured specs of the Poco X6 Pro, the only differences I can see are that it has a much better Dimensity 8300 Ultra chipset, faster 90W charging and faster…

AENO Seasonal Premium Eco Smart Panel LED Heater Review – AGH0003S
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AENO Seasonal Premium Eco Smart Panel LED Heater Review – AGH0003S

ByJames Smythe

I am a big fan of smart heating, and with the cost of gas and electricity, it has become more important than ever to have greater control over your heating. My home has gas-powered central heating, so I don’t particularly need an electric heater, but this Aeno Premium Eco Smart LED Heater is superb, albeit…

Netgear Armor Review: Is it worth it vs PiHole / Adguard / NextDNS?
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Netgear Armor Review: Is it worth it vs PiHole / Adguard / NextDNS?

ByJames Smythe

As I normally review several Netgear consumer routers and mesh systems each year, I thought I should do a dedicated review of Netgear Armor rather than rehashing the information in each review. Netgear Armor is the security feature that is baked into most modern Netgear routers and mesh systems. It is a subscription-based service that…

Paulmann Zigbee Filament & GU10 Smart Bulbs Review – Philips Hue Compatible RGBW Smart Bulbs
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Paulmann Zigbee Filament & GU10 Smart Bulbs Review – Philips Hue Compatible RGBW Smart Bulbs

ByJames Smythe

I have previously reviewed the excellent Paulmann Velora Zigbee Smart LED Panel, which is an excellent alternative to the Philips Hue light panels. More recently, I have been checking out the range of Paulmann Zigbee bulbs, which can be integrated into a Philips Hue system just as easily as a normal Hue bulb. I have…

IPEVO VOCAL AI Beamforming Bluetooth Speakerphone Review
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IPEVO VOCAL AI Beamforming Bluetooth Speakerphone Review

ByJames Smythe

I have reviewed several speakerphones in the past few years, including the Poly Sync 20+ smart speakerphone and Audeze Filter personal conference speaker. These are handy devices to have, and I find they are best suited for people who use laptops for video calls, as they provide significantly better audio quality for both the microphone…

Netgear Nighthawk RS700S WiFi 7 Router Review – I can finally saturate 2.5 Gigabit LAN connection
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Netgear Nighthawk RS700S WiFi 7 Router Review – I can finally saturate 2.5 Gigabit LAN connection

ByJames Smythe

The Netgear Nighthawk RS700S was officially announced in the US back in March for pre-order with Q2 shipping, making it the first WiFi 7 router to ship. The UK launch was slower, which I assume was due to regulatory reasons. It is now finally available to buy from both Netgear and Amazon for a princely…

Twinkly C9 Bulbs Review – Smart Outdoor Christmas Holiday Lighting
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Twinkly C9 Bulbs Review – Smart Outdoor Christmas Holiday Lighting

ByJames Smythe

The Twinkly C9 Bulbs were announced at the start of November and pad out the growing range of outdoor smart festive lighting that Twinkly has become famous for. I am posting this review a bit too close to Christmas than I originally planned. Unfortunately, due to problems on my end, the lights were returned to…

Nitecore EDC33 Tactical EDC Flashlight Review vs EDC27 Slim

Nitecore EDC33 Tactical EDC Flashlight Review vs EDC27 Slim

ByJames Smythe

I have previously reviewed some excellent flashlights from Nitecore, including the Nitecore MH12 Pro and EDC27 Slim, plus the NU25 UL headlamp. They have recently launched a new everyday carry (EDC) flashlight called the EDC33. Specification Features Nitecore EDC33 Brightness level, beam distance, runtime LED, Lens and Reflector The Nitecore EDC33 uses the NiteLab UHi…