The Nitecore NB Plus is the thinnest 10,000 mAh power bank I’ve tested — just 11.7 mm thick. That’s about the same as my iPhone 15 Pro Max including its camera lenses. Despite its slim design, it should still manage at least one full charge for a large phone like this one. Nitecore also suggests it could charge my GoPro Hero 13 3.4 times and my DJI Neo 2.3 times - … [Read more...]
This Compact Power Station Can Output 2600W?! DJI Power 1000 V2 Review
The DJI Power 1000 V2 is a significant upgrade on their original compact power station launched just over a year ago. It retains the same 1024Wh LFP battery - rated for 4000 charge cycles or 10 years of use - but almost every other aspect has been improved. Most notably, it now delivers up to 2600W of AC output, outperforming many larger and heavier competitors. AC … [Read more...]
DJI Power 2000 Review – If Apple Made a Power Station … (vs EcoFlow Delta 2 Max)
The DJI Power 2000 is the company’s first large-capacity power station, stepping up from their smaller Power 500 and the recently released Power 1000 V2. These are essentially high-capacity battery packs with built-in AC plug sockets, USB, and DC outputs - designed to power everything from laptops and fridges to tools and lighting, whether you're off-grid, in a campervan, or … [Read more...]
Moose 3D Scanner Review: Accurate, Detailed … and a Bit Frustrating
The Moose 3D from 3DMakerpro is a 3D scanner that promises high resolution and impressive accuracy.In this article, I’ll put that to the test with a range of real-world scans. I’ll show you how easy it is to use, what the results actually look like, and where it still falls short. Whether you're into 3D printing, reverse engineering, or just want to start scanning everything … [Read more...]
Is This the Best Truly Wireless Security Camera in 2025? Reolink Altas Detailed Review
The ReoLink Altas is a fully featured, battery-powered, waterproof wireless security camera that can run indefinitely using the included solar panel. With no need for mains power or Ethernet, you can install it almost anywhere with a Wi-Fi signal, which is ideal for sheds, garages, or remote spots around your property. It has 2K video, excellent low light performance and … [Read more...]
Insta360 Ace Pro 2 vs GoPro Hero 13 – Which One Should You Buy in 2025?
The Insta360 Ace Pro 2 and the GoPro Hero 13 Black are two of the most advanced action cameras you can buy right now. In this article and accompanying video, I’m putting them head to head - comparing their design and handling and testing their video quality in both bright and low-light conditions, battery life, microphone performance and all the other features that can make a … [Read more...]
Insta360 GO 3S Review | The Best Tiny All-Round Camera?
The Insta360 GO 3S is a tiny 4K camera that weighs under 40g and is smaller than my thumb. It can be used on its own, or with the accompanying Action Pod dock that charges the GO 3S, and has a responsive 2.2” flip screen for live preview, playback and remote control. It’s an upgrade to one of my favourite cameras, the GO 3, that I reviewed last year. The biggest upgrade is … [Read more...]
Every Apple user needs this $4 accessory!
If you’re an Apple user, you’ll most likely have a few devices that still have a Lightning port. My first generation AirPods Pro still use Lightning as does my 10.5” iPad Pro. And if you have an iPhone 14 or earlier they’ll be lightning too. In my household we still have several iPhone 11’s and an iPhone 12, all with legacy Lightning ports. Apple has finally switched … [Read more...]
Potensic Atom 4K Drone Review | Visual Tracking, Waypoints | Any Good?
The Potensic Atom is a 4K sub-250g drone that you can fly almost anywhere. It has a 3-axis gimbal, up to 6km pof range, long battery life and several flight modes you don’t often see on a drone at this price point. I’ll run through all its features and thoroughly test its capabilities, to see if this might be the right drone for you. Towards the end of the video I’ll discuss … [Read more...]
Olight Oclip Pro Review | Tiny 500 Lumen Clip EDC Torch | Perfect Gift
The Oclip Pro is a small versatile clip light from Olight and an upgrade to their popular standard Oclip. It has 3 LEDS - a 500 lumens floodlight, a 120 metre spotlight and a bright red LED. All three LEDs can be selected with a tactile rotating switch. It’s waterproof, has USB-C charging and has a handy large spring clip, which also houses a magnet for even more mounting … [Read more...]
Power All Your Tech Anywhere: Jackery Explorer 240 V2 Full Review
The Jackery Explorer 240 V2 is a super compact portable power station with a 300W AC outlet, super fast charging and a 256Wh long lasting LFP battery. I’ll run through its capabilities, thoroughly test all its claims and at the end of the article I’ll compare it to its closest rival. All to help you decide if this is the right power station for you. So let’s take a … [Read more...]
Should You Buy a 360 camera? | Insta360 X4 Review After 6 Months
[Between the 13th November and 31st December 2024 Insta360 have a promotion with 15% off everything https://www.insta360.com/sal/x4?utm_term=INRT7JX. Use my link for a free selfie stick too and help support my website and YouTube channel - thank you!] The X4 is Insta360’s 4th generation dedicated 360° action camera. These cameras capture everything around you in a 360° … [Read more...]
DJI Neo Full Review. (Almost) Perfect Self Flying Budget Drone
The DJI Neo is a tiny 4K camera drone which can take off and land from the palm of your hand. It has a number of autonomous flight modes, with intelligent subject tracking that can easily create so-called Smart Snaps. For example use the Mode button to choose Follow, then press and hold the same button with the drone on your outstretched arm and the drone will lock onto your … [Read more...]
Mammotion Luba 2 Review | Best Robot Lawn Mower?
Mammotion’s Luba 2 is a feature rich wire free robot lawnmower, with centimetre accurate enhanced GPS; smart obstacle avoidance with ultrasonic radar, a 3D vision camera and a physical bumper; advanced off-road capabilities; 400mm cutting width with 8 blades on 2 spinning plates and efficient mowing route algorithms that can even print artwork and text right onto your … [Read more...]
Bluetti AC200PL 2400W 2304Wh Review | Most Powerful Power Station with 1200W Solar | Upgraded AC200L
The Bluetti AC200PL has 4 2400W AC outlets, super fast 2400W mains charging, up to 1200W solar charging and a massive 2304Wh long lasting LFP or LiFePO4 battery. It’s the most capable power station I’ve looked at so far. It’d be perfect for home backup, an RV or campervan or even a complete off-grid setup. I’ll run through its capabilities and thoroughly test all its claims … [Read more...]
Hoto Electric Precision Screwdriver Pro Kit Review vs iFixit | Gadget of the Week EP03
The Hoto Precision Screwdriver Kit Pro is an electric screwdriver and repair kit for electronic devices like laptops and mobile phones but I’ve also used it for 3D printers and general repairs around the house. Basically anything with small screws and bolts including glasses, watches and childrens’ toys. Overview In the box you get the screwdriver in a clamshell … [Read more...]
Hohem iSteady M6 Smartphone Gimbal Review | The Good and Bad
The Hohem iSteady M6 is a 3-axis smartphone gimbal with a 360° infinite horizontal pan axis, an OLED display and up to 18 hours of battery life. It has a magnetic reversible AI sensor for app-independant face tracking that doubles as a RGB fill light. I’ll provide an overview of the gimbal before going through 7 things I love about this gimbal, and 5 things I’m not so … [Read more...]
Sharge Shargeek 140 100W Compact Portable Charger | MacBook Pro Power Bank? | Gadget of the Week EP02
[Currently this is only available on Kickstarter with $20 off: https://sharge-1.kckb.me/fef79082. It should be on Amazon soon]. The Sharge Shargeek 140 can fast charge almost every gadget you own including a lot of the latest laptops, and it looks impressive with its transparent design and a colour smart display. I’ll test it to its limits to see if it can meet its marketing … [Read more...]
Mellif Milwaukee, Dewalt, Makita Air Duster / Compact Blower Review | Gadget of the Week EP01
The Mellif portable battery operated air duster is an alternative to using expensive compressed air cans, a compressor air blower or a mains air duster. I’ll see how the Mellif compares to all these other options. Compressed air has limitless uses, from blowing out dust from your keyboard or the inside of your computer, to cleaning stray dust from intricate components like a … [Read more...]
Insta360 Ace Pro Review After 3 Months | A Compelling GoPro Alternative
The Insta360 Ace Pro is a wide-angle action camera with a large 1/1.3” sensor for improved low light performance, up to 8K video resolution, a 2.4” flip screen and some really quite impressive AI features. I’ve been using the Ace Pro almost non-stop for 3 months now and have recorded hours of footage. I'm going to cover 5 things I like about this camera and 5 things I’m not … [Read more...]
Creality Ferret Pro Review | Entry Level 3D Scanner | Is it any good?
The Creality Ferret Pro is a 3D scanner that can convert real world objects into 3D models that you can 3D print, use in gaming and virtual environments or reverse engineer to create custom parts. They did cost thousands of pounds but prices have dropped considerably. This scanner can create detailed models with original colour information, both wired to your computer but … [Read more...]
xTool S1 Review – best laser I’ve tested so far | Fully enclosed, 40W
The xTool S1 40W is the most impressive and safest laser I’ve reviewed so far. It can cut wood up to 20mm thick and engrave at 36,000mm/minute or 600mm/s. And the laser module can move up and down on a motorised z-axis, which combined with its built-in touch probe provides auto-focus and a few other clever tricks. Its integrated enclosure can only operate with the lid closed … [Read more...]
Bluetti AC70 Review 1000W Portable Power Station | Best Budget Option?
The Bluetti AC70 (UK, US) is a well priced, well spec’d portable power station. It has two 1000W AC outlets, super fast 950W mains charging, 500W solar charging when mains isn’t available and a 768Wh long lasting LiFePO4 battery. This might just be the perfect power station for a lot of people. I’ll run through its capabilities and thoroughly test all its claims to help you … [Read more...]
Insta360 GO 3 Tiny Action Camera Review after 4 Months | 5 Pros, 5 Cons
(Since I reviewed this camera, it also now comes in Midnight Black which would be my choice - it looks very nice! The Insta360 GO 3 is the successor to one of my favourite action cameras, the tiny, thumb sized 26g GO 2. It has improved image quality, longer battery life and most noticeably it now comes with the Action Pod - a camera dock with a super-responsive flip screen … [Read more...]
AlgoLaser Delta 22W Laser Engraver Cutter Review | Touch Screen, Smart Air Assist
(6th December 2023: use the code Xmas150 to get $150 off this laser until 31st December 2023. My readers also get a free material pack.) The AlgoLaser Delta is a 22W laser cutter and engraver with a built-in touch screen, WiFi, smart air assist pump and speeds of up to 30,000mm/min making it the fastest laser I’ve tested so far. I’ll run through its features and … [Read more...]
Creality K1 Max Detailed Review | Big, Fast, AI | The Perfect 3D Printer?
The Creality K1 Max is one of a new breed of fully enclosed, super fast 3D printers. It comes pretty much ready assembled and requires almost no setup. It has WiFi, Ethernet and a webcam built in which makes starting and monitoring prints extremely easy. It uses its webcam and a LIDAR sensor for a number of AI features intended to improve print quality and reduce failed … [Read more...]
EcoFlow Glacier Detailed Review | Portable Battery Fridge Freezer Ice Maker | 12V, AC, DC
The EcoFlow Glacier is a 38L portable dual zone fridge freezer with a built-in ice cube maker that can make ice cubes in just 12 minutes. It can run entirely off a 298Wh Li-ion battery, solar panels, a 12 or 24V car outlet or mains. The removable battery can also be used standalone as a compact battery pack with 100W USB-C charging. The Glacier can be controlled and monitored … [Read more...]
Bluetti AC180 Review | Best 1800W Power Station Solar Generator? | + Bluetti 350W PV350 Solar Panel
The Bluetti AC180 (UK, US) has two 1800W AC outlets, super fast 1440W mains charging and a 1152Wh long lasting LiFePO4 battery. This is a mid-sized power station - probably the best size of unit for a lot of people if you have the funds - it’s powerful enough to run almost anything and still fairly portable. I’ll compare it to my current favourite option in this category - the … [Read more...]
Olight Baton 3 Pro Max EDC Torch Review | 2500 lumens, Magnesium | The Good & Not So Good!
The Olight Baton 3 Pro Max is a compact EDC or Every Day Carry torch made of a lightweight magnesium alloy with a 2500 lumen turbo mode. More importantly for most people, Olight claims it can maintain its 800 lumen high mode for up to four hours thanks to its larger 5000mAh 21700 Lithium-ion battery. I’ll test its lumen and runtime claims and run through all its features. I’ll … [Read more...]
xTool D1 Pro 40W Laser Engraver Review | What can it do? | + Air Assist & Enclosure
Black Friday Sale now on with some decent discounts! If you purchase directly from xTool using the links at the bottom of this page, you can save an extra 10% using my code: TechMan and it helps support my YouTube channel and website - thank you! The xTool D1 Pro 40W is the most powerful laser I’ve tested by some margin. It can supposedly cut up to 20mm softwood and 18mm … [Read more...]
Shokz OpenFit Open-Ear True Wireless Earbuds Review | My new favourite running earbuds!
The Shokz OpenFit are open-ear true wireless earbuds from the company that are best known for their bone conduction headphones. Bone conduction headphones, like their OpenRun Pro, send vibrations through your cheekbones just in front of your ears. They sound pretty good, but most in-ear headphones will sound better. OpenFit don’t use bone conduction technology. They use … [Read more...]
Bluetti EB70 1000W Portable Power Station + PV200 Solar Panel Review
The Bluetti EB70 portable power station has two 1000W AC outlets, two 100W USB power delivery outputs and a long lasting 716Wh LFP or LiFePO4 battery. These power stations are perfect for power cuts, camping, travel and festivals and around the house and out and about to charge all your tech. And the EB70 can charge at up to 200W off solar panels when mains isn’t … [Read more...]
EcoFlow Blade Robotic Lawn Mower & Sweeper Review
The EcoFlow Blade is a robot lawn mower and lawn sweeper brimming with technology. It has a camera and LIDAR sensor to detect obstacles, centimetre accurate enhanced GPS for defining lawn borders without wires and omnidirectional wheels for precise manoeuvring. It uses AI to plan straight line mowing routes, rather than the typical robot mower zigzag pattern. Together with its … [Read more...]
Insta360 Flow Smartphone Gimbal Review | Everything you need to know
The Insta360 Flow is a 3-axis smartphone gimbal for smooth stabilised footage. And it has advanced AI tracking rivalling many high end cameras that can lock onto both faces and objects. It has a built-in extension arm and tripod and it’s just about compact enough to fit into your jacket pocket. Insta360 are best known for their 360 degree cameras like their Insta360 X3, but … [Read more...]
Anker PowerHouse 767 in-depth review | 2300W AC, 2048 Wh LFP, 2200W charging
The Anker PowerHouse 767 has 3 2300W AC outlets, super fast 2200W mains charging, three 100W USB power delivery outputs and a 2048Wh long lasting LiFePO4 battery expandable to 4096Wh with an additional battery. There’s an app to control it remotely and it has some clever carry options. You can check its current price and any offers at the bottom of this article. These … [Read more...]
Best headlamp? | 16 tested – budget, running & overall top picks
A headlamp (or head torch in the UK) is arguably the most useful torch you can own. They’re useful for camping, fishing, walking and running but they’re also great for working on the bike or car and general DIY tasks, especially in winter with the shorter days. I’ve hand picked 16 head torches from all the big brands. I have budget torches starting at under £20 to more … [Read more...]
EcoFlow River 2 Max review | Best 500W portable power station?
The EcoFlow River 2 Max has 500W AC outlets, super fast 660W mains charging, two-way 100W USB power delivery output and charging input, and a 512 Wh long lasting LiFePO4 or LFP battery. It has a very useful app to control and monitor it remotely and it’s lightweight, especially considering its LFP battery. It’s pretty good value too, comparable to similar units - you can check … [Read more...]
7 Best Keychain Flashlights for EDC (Everyday Carry)
In this multi-part round up of flashlights or torches as we call them here in the UK, I’ll help you find the perfect every day carry or EDC torch. From the smallest micro EDC or keychain torch up to torches that will still fit in the palm of your hand and in your jeans or jacket pocket. I have torches from well known and not so well known brands, from £5 or $5 all the way … [Read more...]
Insta360 X3 360° action camera review | Who is it for?
[Latest update (v1.0.60, 2023-04-20) adds webcam support and more] The X3 is the latest 360° action camera from Insta360. These cameras capture everything around you in every direction and can provide quite unique third person views. The intention is you’ll use Insta360’s free software to reframe this 360° spherical video into a standard flat video that is simpler to view … [Read more...]
LG XBOOM 360 XO3 Light Speaker review | Perfect home speaker?
The LG XBOOM 360 XO3 Bluetooth speaker has 360° omnidirectional sound, an attractive design and intriguing ambient lighting modes. I’ll run through all its features and discuss its sound quality. In the accompanying video you’ll be able to hear for yourselves how it sounds. Overview Inside the box you get the XBOOM 360 XO3 speaker itself, a USB-C charging … [Read more...]
EcoFlow Delta 2 detailed review | Best all-round portable power station?
The EcoFlow Delta 2 has four 1800W AC outlets, super fast 1200W mains charging, two 100W USB power delivery outputs, and a 1024 Wh long lasting LiFePO4 battery that is expandable up to 3040 Wh. It has a very useful app to control it remotely and is surprisingly portable considering its spec - I can carry it with one hand. It’s pretty good value too compared to similar units - … [Read more...]
Creality Sonic Pad in-depth review | Faster, easier 3D printing?
[Latest update: 21/03/2023 - V1.0.6.46.25] The Creality Sonic Pad is a 7” colour tablet that connects to your 3D printer with a USB cable. It takes over control of your printer and makes it faster and easier to use. It’s based on Klipper which is a powerful open source 3D printing firmware. Klipper has advanced features that can significantly speed up printing, and … [Read more...]
Ortur Laser Master 3 detailed review | Powerful, fast engraver & cutter
The Ortur Laser Master 3 laser cutter and engraver has a 10W diode laser that Ortur claims can engrave at speeds of up to an impressive 20,000 mm/min and cut wood up to 19mm thick. It has WiFi built in and an accompanying very capable smartphone app that can create custom projects and send them directly to the engraver wirelessly. I’ll run through all its features and fully … [Read more...]
Dyson V12 Detect Slim review | Best all round cordless vacuum in 2022? | In-depth testing
The Dyson V12 Detect Slim Absolute cordless vacuum cleaner might just persuade you to ditch your corded model. It has up to 60 minute of run time in Eco mode, adaptive suction power based on a piezo sensor that counts and displays a graph of what’s been sucked up on the colour LCD display and a generous assortment of accessories including a super efficient motorised head with a … [Read more...]
LG TONE Free T90Q vs LG TONE Free Fit TF8Q | Detailed review | Sound, ANC, mic tests
LG’s TONE Free T90 wireless earbuds have Dolby Atmos sound with head tracking. And their exercise focused TONE Free Fit TF8 have a silicone fin for a more secure fit and an IP67 waterproof rating, both useful features for workouts. Both these new earbuds have upgraded active noise cancellation, long battery life, a UVnano charging cradle that cleans your earbuds whilst … [Read more...]
Ruko F11 GIM2 4K drone with 3km range | Full review
The Ruko F11 GIM2 drone has a 4K camera with 2-axis gimbal stabilisation and electronic image stabilisation, up to 3km of range, brushless motors, automated flight modes and it comes with a controller, 2 batteries for up to a total of 56 minutes of flight time and a hard case. I’ll see how easy it is to get started, and I’ll test out all its features to help you decide if … [Read more...]
Creality Ender 3 S1 Pro review | The most capable 3D printer I’ve reviewed so far …
The Creality Ender 3 S1 Pro should be the most capable printer I’ve looked at so far. As well as your standard PLA and PETG it can print engineering grade materials like Nylon and Polycarbonate and it comes with many features that make it easy to use including a spring steel removable print surface, an all metal direct drive extruder, automatic bed levelling, a touch screen and … [Read more...]
Mingda Magician X review | The perfect beginner 3D printer?
The Mingda Magician X is a 3D printer specifically targeted at new users. There’s very little assembly and it has automatic bed levelling, a direct drive extruder and a colour touch screen. I’ll put it through its paces printing a range of models in a variety of filaments - not just PLA - to try and help you decide if this printer is right for you. If you’re new to … [Read more...]
Insta360 ONE RS review | vs GoPro Hero 10 | Action cam + 360 cam 2-in-1 | Test footage, mic tests | Detailed review
The Insta360 ONE RS is a modular action camera that lets you quickly swap between a standard wide angle lens and a 360 degree lens. It comes in a compact package with a very capable accompanying smartphone app that makes it easy to edit your footage - particularly important if you capture with the 360 lens. This upgraded model from Insta360 has a faster processor and a new … [Read more...]
Shokz OpenRun Pro review | Best running & cycling headphones? | vs OpenRun, OpenMove, Aeropex
The OpenRun Pro sit at the top of the Shokz range of open ear headphones. They have improved sound quality, faster charging and there’s a new app to control them. Just to avoid any confusion Shockz changed their name from Aftershokz just recently. These bone conduction headphones leave your ears open delivering sound through your cheekbones to your inner ear, so you can … [Read more...]
EcoFlow River Max review | vs Jackery Explorer 500, Bluetti AC50S | Ecoflow 160W Solar Panel
The EcoFlow River Max might be the most impressive portable power station I’ve looked at so far. It has two 600W AC outlets, 100W USB power delivery and a 576Wh battery that can fast charge to 80% in around an hour - around 4 times faster than any other power station I’ve tested. And there’s an accompanying smartphone app to monitor and control the unit remotely. It even has a … [Read more...]
Elegoo Mars 2 Pro review | Resin 3D printing introduction
The Elegoo Mars 2 Pro is a compact 3D resin printer that produces incredibly detailed 3D prints that almost look injection moulded. And despite its impressive build quality it is reasonably priced at around £250 or $250. It almost magically turns liquid resin into 3D models using UV light. But I’ll try and demystify the process with an introduction to resin printing. Then … [Read more...]
Coros Apex Pro review | Ultimate running watch? | Use with Stryd & Coros POD
*[Update 17th August 2021: with the release of the new Vertix 2 which has base maps, Coros promised base maps will also come to the Apex Pro too by the end of 2021: https://youtu.be/kkLVj1e9LoY] The Coros Apex Pro is a multisport watch with up to 30 days battery life in regular mode or 100 hours with GPS. It has a durable sapphire touch screen with a titanium frame, an … [Read more...]
Insta360 webcam mode with One R or One X2 | vs GoPro, Logitech, Mirrorless, MacBook | Complete guide
I’ve looked at using a GoPro as a webcam in a couple of recent videos, but if you have a Insta360 One R or One X2 they can also be used as pretty handy webcams, and with a couple of additional features GoPro’s don’t have. I’ll discuss how to set up the webcam mode which works on a PC or Mac, and I’ll compare the quality to the GoPro Hero 9, the popular Logitech C920, a … [Read more...]
Soundcore Motion Boom review | inc Sound test vs JBL Xtreme 3, Soundcore Motion+, W-King D8, Minirig 3
The Anker Soundcore Motion Boom is a 30W portable speaker with enough volume for use outdoors, up to 24 hours of battery life and an IPX7 waterproof rating. It costs around $90 or £90 - a third of the price of the JBL Xtreme 3 I’ll be comparing it to in a sound test, together with several other speakers. How does it sound and does it have all the features you … [Read more...]
Jackery Portable Power Station Explorer 240 review
[Check out my review of the new version of this popular power station: Jackery Explorer 240 V2] The Jackery Explorer 240 is a portable charger for all your tech, with a whopping 240Wh battery and an AC outlet that you can plug in anything from your laptop charger to a 42” TV - I even tried running an Xbox Series X console. I’ll discuss all its features before testing … [Read more...]
Insta360 GO 2 review | vs GoPro Hero 9 | Test footage | Mic tests
The Insta360 GO 2 is a 27 gram action camera smaller than my thumb but can still record up to 2.5K and with impressive image stabilisation. It’s waterproof, has a replaceable lens cover and charges in what looks like a large AirPods Pro case that can also control the camera remotely. Despite the company’s name this camera does not shoot 360 degree footage - it has a single … [Read more...]
Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro Review | ANC & excellent call quality | Inc sound, ANC, mic tests
The Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pros are an upgrade to last year’s Liberty Air 2s, most notably now with Active Noise Cancellation. They retail at around £130 or $130 which isn’t cheap but is more affordable than many earbuds sharing their range of features. I’ve been testing them over the last month or so, comparing them mainly to Apple AirPods Pros, LG’s FN7s and the non Pro … [Read more...]
LG XBOOM Go PL5 review | vs LG PL5, PL7, PK5, Anker Soundcore Boost, & JBL Flip 4
The LG XBOOM Go PL5 sits in the middle of the new range of speakers from LG. It’s a substantial step up both in size and sound from the PL2 I looked at previously, but still compact and a fair bit smaller than the largest PL7 I’ll be looking at separately. All three speakers share the same design and they all have their audio tuned by Meridian like their predecessors, the PK … [Read more...]
Aftershokz Openmove review | Best value bone conduction headphones? | vs Aeropex, Titanium, AirPods Pros
The Aftershokz Openmove is the latest offering from the bone conduction headphone specialist. Bone conduction headphones leave your ears open, delivering sound through your cheekbones, so you can still hear what’s going on around you. They’re perfect for running, cycling and jobs around the house. The main disadvantage has always been sound quality, although their top-end … [Read more...]
Tribit StormBox Micro review. Is this the best budget mini speaker?| vs UE Wonderboom 2, LG PL2, Anker Soundcore 2 & Tribit Maxsound Plus
The Tribit Stormbox Micro is a true mini portable Bluetooth speaker with the footprint of a drink’s coaster. It’s waterproof, supports stereo pairing and has a handy rubber strap that provides flexible mounting options. I’ll be running through all its features before comparing how it sounds to other popular compact speakers: the UE Wonderboom 2, the Anker Soundcore 2 and the … [Read more...]
LG TONE Free FN6 True Wireless Earbuds Review | vs Apple AirPods Pros, Anker SoundCore Liberty 2 Pros
LG’s TONE Free FN4 and FN6 earbuds look very similar to Apple’s AirPods Pros, have an ambient sound mode, automatic ear detection and wireless charging. Their sound is tuned by Meridian and they can be configured with an accompanying app. The more expensive FN6 version I’m looking at, also come with a so-called UVnano wireless charging cradle that supposedly sanitises your … [Read more...]
LG XBOOM Go PL2 review | vs Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 2, LG PK3, Anker Soundcore 2, Tronsmart T6 Mini
The LG XBOOM Go PL2 is the smallest and least expensive offering in LG’s latest trio of speakers. I’ll be looking at its larger PL5 and PL7 siblings separately. All three speakers share the same design and they all have their audio tuned by Meridian like their predecessors, the PK series I looked at last year. This is one of the smallest speakers I’ve tested, but still … [Read more...]
Use your GoPro Hero 7, 8 or 9 as a webcam for free in Zoom & OBS wirelessly | No capture card needed
[I've just published a more general guide to using any GoPro as webcam, which might be a useful accompaniment to this article: Use any GoPro as a webcam | GoPro webcam mode vs cheap capture card vs wireless | Free to $10] The GoPro Hero 7 Black, Hero 8 and Hero 9 support live streaming directly from the camera, but frustratingly don’t have any native support to use them as a … [Read more...]
Use your phone as a webcam in Zoom (or anything else) on a PC
Your phone most likely has a camera far more capable than even an expensive webcam. With the help of an app you can turn your phone into a webcam that you can use with Zoom or any other app for that matter; and even use it for live streams with software like OBS. You could just use your mobile device itself for a Zoom call, but especially for longer calls, being able to … [Read more...]
Anker Soundcore Liberty 2 Pro review
The Soundcore Liberty 2 Pros from Anker are true wireless earbuds with probably the best sound I’ve heard from earbuds under $150 or £150. Their accompanying app has a feature to test your hearing for a personalised EQ profile, and also lets you configure the earbuds’ controls to your preference. And they have USB-C fast charging and wireless charging, up to 32 hours … [Read more...]
Tribit QuietPlus Active Noise Cancelling (ANC) wireless headphones review
The Tribit QuietPlus noise cancelling headphones are a third of the cost of similarly spec'd headphones from big brands like Bose and Sony. They have a compact foldable design, up to 30 hours of battery life and support the higher quality aptX and AAC codecs. I’ll briefly run through their features before discussing how they sound and just how effective their active … [Read more...]
Amazfit GTS vs Huawei Watch GT | Best budget smartwatch for you?
The Amazfit GTS and Huawei GT are similarly priced smart watches costing around £100 or under $150. They both share a comprehensive list of features including AMOLED screens, built in heart rate monitoring and multi sport activity tracking with built in GPS. Their price and 14-day battery life makes them a very tempting proposition compared to comparable options from bigger … [Read more...]
SoundPEATS TrueAir review | Real Apple AirPods budget alternative?
I’ve reviewed a couple of sets of earbuds from SoundPeats and been quite impressed. Their new TrueAir earbuds look remarkably similar to Apple’s AirPods, but they aren’t an exact clone like some more dubious brands you’ll find online. They’re a lot cheaper than AirPods - check the description down below for the current price. But they have a few features even Apple’s latest … [Read more...]
W-King D8 Bluetooth speaker review vs JBL Xtreme 2 & LG PK7. How does it sound for $200 less?
The W-King D8 Bluetooth speaker has a massive 50W of output, up to 24 hours of battery life, can charge your gadgets with its built-in 8000mAh battery, and has an IPX5 water resistance rating. It can even be stereo paired wirelessly with a second identical speaker. At around $75 or £70, it’s less than a third of the price of the comparable JBL Xtreme 2. I’ll be … [Read more...]
Best budget Bluetooth keyboard for iPad? | Arteck HB220B review | Most useful iPad accessory for under £15 or $20?
Adding a keyboard to your tablet can transform it from a device that’s great for consuming content to a genuinely useful extremely lightweight and portable laptop replacement for content creation, which comes on instantly, is super fast and lasts for ages. If you own a more recent iPad you can add one of Apple’s smart keyboards, but they start at £159 or $159. The Arteck … [Read more...]
Lenovo Chromebook C340 2 in 1 review | Best budget Chromebook? | Inc 4 min quick guide to Chrome OS!
The Lenovo C340 Chromebook is a 2 in 1 laptop with a 11.6” IPS 1366 x 768 touch screen display, up to 10 hours of battery life, a good selection of ports and with a stylish design incorporating a metal finished lid. This specific model comes with an Intel Celeron N4000 processor, 4GB of RAM and 32GB of storage. It’s not the cheapest Chromebook you can buy, but at … [Read more...]
TicWatch Pro 4G review | The fastest Wear OS smartwatch? | Test heart rate & GPS running & cycling
TicWatch offer a range of smart watches using Google’s Wear OS - basically Android for smart watches. But they all work with both Android and Apple smartphones. The TicWatch Pro 4G is the priciest model in the range with a seemingly modest update on last year’s Ticwatch Pro. It’s a feature rich smartwatch, still based on the older Snapdragon 2100 but now with 1GB of RAM, … [Read more...]
Aftershokz Aeropex review | Best bone conduction headphones? | vs Titanium, AirPods Pro | Run, Cycle
Bone conduction headphones sit on your cheek bones just in front of your ears, sending vibrations and therefore sound straight to your inner ear. The main idea being that your ears are completely open to still hear what’s going on around you. So they should be a safe option for running and cycling and there’s a few other advantages too. Aftershokz are the main name in bone … [Read more...]
LG XBOOM Go PK5 review | vs PK3, PK7, Anker Motion+, JBL Flip 4 & 2 PK5s in wireless stereo mode
The LG PK5 sits in the middle of the XBOOM Go trio both in size and price. I’ve reviewed both the compact PK3 and the bigger PK7 just recently. But I was interested to see whether this might be the Goldilocks of the range! It combines most of the features of its two siblings. It has 20W of output with lossless aptX HD support, up to 18 hours of battery life, an IPX5 water … [Read more...]
Amazfit GTS review. Worth it over Amazfit Bip? In-depth | Test heart rate & GPS running & cycling
The Amazfit GTS smart watch has a high resolution AMOLED always-on display, heart rate and sleep monitoring, and built in GPS tracking with 12 activity types. All contained in a thin 50m waterproof aluminium body with up to 14 days of battery life. For around £110 or $140 it sounds good value. But it’s considerably more expensive than the still popular Amazfit Bip I … [Read more...]
GoPro Hero 8 vs Hero 5. 10 reasons to upgrade & 1 reason not to!
The Hero 8 Black is the latest offering from GoPro. It’s a fairly modest upgrade over last year’s Hero 7 with improved image stabilisation, convenient video presets and a new frameless mounting system. But in reality, most of us aren’t upgrading their action cameras every year so I’m interested to find out how it compares to the now three year old GoPro Hero 5. There’s a new … [Read more...]
AirPods Pro vs budget earbuds costing 1/10 of the price!
Apple’s new AirPods Pro cost almost ten times the price of many budget true wireless earbuds I’ve reviewed recently. Can they get even close to justifying this massive price differential? Apple’s new AirPods Pro cost almost ten times the price of many budget true wireless earbuds I’ve reviewed recently. Can they get even close to justifying this massive price … [Read more...]
LG XBOOM Go PK3 review | Best budget Bluetooth speaker in 2019? | vs JBL Flip 4, Soundcore Boost, Tribit MaxSound Plus & Tronsmart Force
LG’s PK3 XBOOM Go is the smallest of the XBOOM Go trio; the largest PK7 I reviewed just recently. For all three speakers, LG has partnered with Meridian - an British audio specialist manufacturer to try and deliver the best sound possible. It’s missing a few features of its larger siblings, namely party mode where you can link multiple speakers; and their various lighting … [Read more...]
ZeroLemon 135W Extreme Charge Station review | Fast charge 6 devices at once inc a MacBook Pro, iPad Pro and an Apple Watch. And your AirPods, Galaxy Buds or smartphone wirelessly at the same time …
The 135W Extreme Charge Station from ZeroLemon, a fairly established charger brand, promises to charge up to 6 power hungry devices simultaneously, including a high end USB-C laptop like a 15” MacBook Pro. It is mainly geared towards Apple users, but only the magnetic Apple Watch charger is specifically for Apple devices. The wireless charging pad, 2 USB-C and 2 USB-A charging … [Read more...]
New Stryd foot pod running power meter with wind measurement review | Long term Stryd update
Stryd is a tiny footpod with an array of sensors that you attach to the laces of one of your running shoes. These sensors process almost every aspect of your foot’s motion and send various measurements to your running watch. The most significant metric is so-called running power. This one number aims to quantify exactly how hard you’re running. Independent of whether you’re … [Read more...]
Tronsmart Force 40W review | Bluetooth speaker | vs JBL Flip 4, Soundcore Boost, Tribit MaxSound Plus
The Tronsmart Element Force is a well featured 40W compact ruggedised and waterproof portable Bluetooth speaker. It has three EQ modes including one for enhanced bass, a wireless stereo mode for pairing to another speaker, the latest USB-C charging and Bluetooth 5.0 - with NFC one-touch pairing, 15 hours of battery life and you can even play music off a microSD card. At … [Read more...]
Umidigi A5 Pro review | Ultra wide triple camera for less than $100?
The Umidigi A5 Pro costs less than £100 or $100 but has an ultra-wide triple camera system, a 6.3” edge-to-edge full HD screen, an 8-core processor, Android 9.0 and a claimed two days of battery life. It almost sounds too good to be true? Let’s take a closer look. Overview The phone comes smartly packaged considering its budget price. Inside the box you get a branded … [Read more...]
Anker Soundcore Motion+ review | Best Bluetooth speaker under $100? | vs Soundcore Boost & JBL Flip 4
The Anker Soundcore Motion+ sits towards the top of Anker’s range of portable Bluetooth speakers. It boasts a whopping 30W output via its 4 drivers and central passive radiator. It has an IPX7 fully waterproof design, customizable EQ via its own app, up to 12 hours of battery life, aptX support, USB-C charging and supports wireless stereo pairing. At £100 or $100 it’s no … [Read more...]
Anker Soundcore Liberty Air vs Soundpeats TrueFree+ | Best True Wireless Earbuds | $30 vs $80! 2019
In this article I’m comparing some budget true wireless earbuds from Soundpeats against some very popular true wireless earbuds from Anker, that cost over twice as much. The Soundpeats TrueFree+ cost around £30 or $30 and the Anker Soundcore Liberty Airs cost around £80 or $80, but can be found cheaper on Amazon from time to time. I got them for £60. You can find links in … [Read more...]
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