When I am at home, I use a proper Amazon Kindle Paperwhite e-reader which I have owned since 2016. There are not many pieces of consumer tech that I will keep and consistently use for over seven years, so I think it has been an amazing investment. However, I once left the first Kindle I…
The Honor Pad 9 was announced at MWC 2024 last week and is an affordable 12.6-inch 2-in-1 laptop with an optional detachable keyboard that aims to offer great value for money for media consumption and light productivity. Powered by a Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chipset and 8GB of RAM, performance is decent for everyday tasks…
Xiaomi has recently introduced a new Android user interface called HyperOS, which is set to eventually replace their long-standing MIUI software. This new operating system debuted on Xiaomi’s latest flagship phones like the Xiaomi 13 series and brings some notable changes and improvements. In this guide, we will take an in-depth look at how HyperOS…
The Xiaomi 14 and 14 Pro were announced back in China at the end of October 2023. Xiaomi is now launching the Xiaomi 14 series globally. Packing the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, a vibrant AMOLED display with slim bezels, an upgraded camera system developed with Leica, super fast charging, and 5G connectivity, the…
The Honor Magic5 Pro was my favourite phone of last year. It may not have been the absolute best device all around, but I believe it had the best performance for the price. In particular, I much preferred it to the Pixel 7 Pro. While the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra may have been better, it…
Today, HONOR has announced the launch of its latest tablet, the HONOR Pad 9. This new device packs an array of high-end features into a slim and lightweight body, making it a compelling option in the mid-range tablet market. Immersive 12.1-inch Display with Eye Protection The key highlight of the HONOR Pad 9 is its…
MediaTek has announced it will be showcasing on-device generative AI using Llama 2, Meta’s open-source large language model (LLM), at next week’s Mobile World Congress 2024 in Barcelona. The demo will highlight MediaTek’s latest Dimensity 9300 and 8300 system-on-chips (SoCs) running an optimized version of Llama 2 for the first time. What is a Large…
Measuring an item in a photo can be challenging because photos are two-dimensional representations of three-dimensional objects. However, if you have a reference object in the photo (an object of known size), you can use that to estimate the size of other items. Here’s a basic method: Keep in mind that this method is best…
Back in January, I reviewed the Poco X6, which is an excellent choice for anyone with a maximum budget of £300. In that review, I highlighted that the Redmi Note 13 Pro is almost identical but has lower RAM but has a much better camera specification. I have been using the Redmi Note 13 Pro…
Consumer electronics company Creative has announced the launch of two new desktop speaker systems under its popular Pebble lineup – the Pebble X and Pebble X Plus. Sporting RGB lighting, upgraded audio components and sleek designs, the speakers aim to appeal to users looking for an immersive audio-visual experience on their desks. Enhanced Audio Performance…
The Samsung Galaxy S24 series was announced in the middle of January, and like most established flagship phones, it is mostly an iterative upgrade of the previous generations. The two main improvements this year are the new 50MP 5x optical zoom lens and the range of AI features Samsung has introduced with One UI, which…
I recently upgraded my phone from the Pixel 8 Pro to the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, and as I started to log into all my apps, I was prompted to use a Passkey with Samsung Pass when logging into eBay. Similarly, when I logged into WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger, I was prompted to create a…