Nacon MG-X Pro Android Controller for Xbox Game Pass Announced for £89.99
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Nacon MG-X Pro Android Controller for Xbox Game Pass Announced for £89.99

I have previously reviewed the excellent Nacon MG-X mobile game controller, which is specifically designed to work best playing games on your phone with Xbox Game Pass Nacon has now launched a Pro version of the controller. Fundamentally, not much has changed. All the specification is identical, the battery life is the same, it still…

Nvidia Shield TV gets Android 11 with SHIELD Experience 9.0 Upgrade includes GeForce NOW cloud gaming in 4K HDR
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Nvidia Shield TV gets Android 11 with SHIELD Experience 9.0 Upgrade includes GeForce NOW cloud gaming in 4K HDR

The Nvidia Shield has turned out to be one of the best pieces of consumer tech in years, thanks to the extremely long support cycle. Nvidia continues the support by now pushing out Android 11 with SHIELD Experience 9.0. My Nvidia Shield TV Pro is pushing 7-years old now, and I can’t think of any…

Pixel Stand 2nd Gen Review – The best wireless charger for the Pixel 6 Pro, but at a high price
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Pixel Stand 2nd Gen Review – The best wireless charger for the Pixel 6 Pro, but at a high price

This will be a relatively short review of the 2nd generation Pixel Stand which retails for £69 on the Google Play Store. Specification Up to 23 W for compatible Pixel phones. Supports up to 15 W (EPP) for Qi-certified devices Active cooling (it has a fan) 30 W USB-C power adapter (PD 3.0 w/PPS) with…

Garmin Fenix 7, Epix 2, Instinct 2 launch date will be the 18th of January
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Garmin Fenix 7, Epix 2, Instinct 2 launch date will be the 18th of January

[Update] The Fenix 7 and Epix 2 product pages are now live on Garmin. You can even buy the Epix. This news is not 100% confirmed, but Garmin Israel got a little click-happy when scheduling their Instagram posts and published news of a launch event happening on the 18th of January at 16:30 Israel time…

Honor Magic V vs Oppo Find N vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 Compared – Honor announces a foldable that could be better than the Galaxy Z Fold3
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Honor Magic V vs Oppo Find N vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 Compared – Honor announces a foldable that could be better than the Galaxy Z Fold3

It has been almost 3 years since the original Samsung Galaxy Fold and Huawei Mate X were launched. They were both amazing devices that promised a new exciting era for smartphones. However, in the subsequent years, the foldable market hasn’t really boomed as much as I would have liked. Samsung seems to be the only…

UREVO Kardio T1 Exercise Bike Review – A cheap Zwift compatible spin bike [Model URSB002]
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UREVO Kardio T1 Exercise Bike Review – A cheap Zwift compatible spin bike [Model URSB002]

During the lockdowns, demand for home gym equipment boomed and finding a good quality indoor spin bike was like gold dust. Things have settled down now, but with Covid still causing worldwide issues, many people will still be reluctant to return to the gym. At-home gym equipment is a great way to keep fit, but…

Shokz (Formerly AfterShokz) OpenRun Review – The best bone-conducting headphones for runners and cycling
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Shokz (Formerly AfterShokz) OpenRun Review – The best bone-conducting headphones for runners and cycling

In December, AfterShokz announced their rebranding to Shokz, at the same time they announced the new OpenRun bond conduction headphones. Shokz OpenRun vs Aeropex The new Shokz OpenRun headphones are identical to the previous flagship Aeropex. However, they have now been upgraded to a new quick charging solution. It is worth noting that in the…

Twinkly Dots Smart LED String Announced at CES
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Twinkly Dots Smart LED String Announced at CES

I have been quite impressed with the Twinkly product range so far. They have expanded away from their excellent Christmas tree string lights into a more mainstream product range such as LED strips and the Twinkly Flex. As CES 2022, the company has now launched another product suitable for all year use but still works…

OPPO Find X3 Pro Review – A premium flagship phone that can compete with the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
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OPPO Find X3 Pro Review – A premium flagship phone that can compete with the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra

The OPPO Find X3 Pro was launched back in March 2021, so this review has come a little late. However, it is one of the highest specced phones of the year, with a price tag to match, and I didn’t want to pass on reviewing a phone of this calibre. Due to the timing of…

512 Audio expands product range with USB microphones and USB audio interface
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512 Audio expands product range with USB microphones and USB audio interface

Audio and podcasting may not be my forte, but I was very impressed with the 512 Audio Skylight XLR microphone. The brand is quickly padding out its product range with three new devices at CES 2020. There are two USB powered microphones that offer a lower price and more user-friendly and affordable interface than XLR….

Netgear MS108EUP POE 2.5GbE Silent 60W/230W Switch Announced Costs £400+
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Netgear MS108EUP POE 2.5GbE Silent 60W/230W Switch Announced Costs £400+

I wrote about the Netgear Nighthawk RAXE300 yesterday but completely overlooked this interesting little switch. With WiFi 6 becoming increasingly mainstream and  WiFi 6E gaining traction, the demand for multi-gig Ethernet is increasing. Using a 160Mhz wide channel, it is reasonably easy to saturate a gigabit connection, and WiFi 6E make this much easier to…

Aqara announces Matter based motion sensor & door/window sensor. Hubs to be updated to work with Matter & ZigBee seamlessly

Aqara announces Matter based motion sensor & door/window sensor. Hubs to be updated to work with Matter & ZigBee seamlessly

I have been impressed with the Aqara products I have reviewed recently. The Zigbee based system is perfect for anyone looking for an affordable way to set up a smart home. While Zigbee is a fantastic smart home protocol, there is a new kid on the block called Matter, which is backed by the Zigbee…