Aqara, a leading smart home company, has announced the launch of its latest home security camera called the Camera E1. The budget-friendly camera offers premium features and compatibility with top smart home platforms. Overview of the Camera E1 The Camera E1 is now widely available across North America, Europe and from select retailers worldwide. It …
With the MediaTek Executive Summit upon us, this post aims to cover the history of Mediatek and their rise to become a key player in the world of system-on-chips. In this comprehensive exploration, we will delve into MediaTek’s notable acquisitions, financial performance, and their remarkable range of chipsets tailored for smartphones, Chromebooks & tablets, smart …
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 …
In our increasingly connected world, the fairness of network distribution often becomes a critical consideration. Whether in an office environment or a bustling household with multiple devices, ensuring that each device gets a fair share of the network can be a challenge. Airtime Fairness is a technology that attempts to address this challenge, promoting an …
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 …
SwitchBot has announced the launch of its latest product, the SwitchBot Mini Robot Vacuum K10+ (K10+). The pint-sized vacuum first debuted on the Japanese crowdfunding platform Makuake earlier this year, where it quickly became a top-selling robot vacuum. A Mini Vacuum with Max Cleaning Power At half the size of traditional robot vacuums, the K10+ …
Creative Technology has unveiled its latest true wireless earbuds, the Creative Aurvana Ace and Creative Aurvana Ace 2, featuring advanced audio drivers that promise unparalleled sound quality. Cutting-Edge xMEMS Drivers Deliver Unrivalled Audio Precision At the heart of the new earbuds lies Creative’s groundbreaking xMEMS (microelectromechanical system) driver technology. The all-silicon MEMS-based drivers comprise tiny …
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 …
Android 14 is the latest version of Google’s mobile operating system, succeeding Android 13, which was released in 2022. Android 14 doesn’t represent a major overhaul, but rather brings incremental improvements and new features that refine the user experience. The update started rolling out to Google Pixel devices in October 2023, with other phone manufacturers …
Internet of Things (IoT) devices can really make life easier – and they’re becoming increasingly common. Sure, it’s nice to put things on your shopping list or play music with a voice-activated smart home device, and it’s convenient to adjust your thermostat from your smartphone or enjoy the varied and sophisticated smart lighting options available …
The evolution of computer displays is nothing short of incredible. Just over 30 years ago, computer displays were simple and to the point. They were also not very good, limited to just a handful of pixels that limited the overall image quality. As time and technology have evolved, new display types have come to the …
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 …