Hey Google, Are You Listening?

Hey Google, Are You Listening?

Since Amazon’s release of its signature smart speaker Alexa in 2014, having voice assistant products at home has become commonplace. Whether you own an Amazon Echo, Google Home or similar item, the convenience of these smart speakers is undeniable. For just $100 or less, you can get a personal assistant that plays any kind of…

Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 vs 865 Plus vs SD888 Specifications Compared – Qualcomm increases a single SD865+ CPU core by 3.2%, passes it off as a new chipset
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 vs 865 Plus vs SD888 Specifications Compared – Qualcomm increases a single SD865+ CPU core by 3.2%, passes it off as a new chipset

Today, Qualcomm took the wraps of their latest chipset which sits somewhere in a no man’s of being last years tech and flagship spec.   The Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 snapdragon follows a similar trend we have seen from both Qualcomm and MediaTek in the past couple of years. Take an old chipset, tweak it by…

Arlo Essential Video Doorbell Wire Free Review – A superb Ring Video Doorbell alternative
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Arlo Essential Video Doorbell Wire Free Review – A superb Ring Video Doorbell alternative

The Arlo Essential Video Doorbell Wire-Free was announced at the start of this year and will be made available across the usual online channels from the 2nd of February. While the security camera market is saturated, there are not many good battery-powered video doorbells, so the new Arlo Essential is a welcome addition to the…

Huawei redesigns AppGallery – makes it marginally better

Huawei redesigns AppGallery – makes it marginally better

With all-new Huawei devices using Huawei Mobile Services instead of Google, they are reliant on the success of the AppGalley and developers putting their apps on it. They have implemented stopgap solutions such as Petal Search allowing you to easily sideload APKs, but it is far from ideal. Huawei have invested a lot of money…

The Chuwi HeroLook Pro+ with a 3K screen is officially available for $269
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The Chuwi HeroLook Pro+ with a 3K screen is officially available for $269

The HeroLook Pro+, the latest iteration of the company’s affordable notebook series. It has attracted the expectations of many users and consumers with a 3K screen resolution. Now the HeroLook Pro+ will be officially available for sale. The HeroBook Pro+ features a Samsung 13.3-inch screen with a retinal resolution of 3200 * 1800. It is…

Reolink RLC-822A 4K Security Camera Review – 3x zoom & wide angle make this superior vs RLC-820A & RLC-810A
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Reolink RLC-822A 4K Security Camera Review – 3x zoom & wide angle make this superior vs RLC-820A & RLC-810A

Reolink is quickly padding out their smart detection camera product line-up. I have previously reviewed: 5MP Reolink RLC-510A 4K Reolink RLC-810A 12MP Reolink RLC-1220A The new Reolink RLC-822A is a 4K dome camera with the addition of 3x optical zoom. This additional feature incurs a small premium of £10 compared to the two other 4K…

Jabra Elite 85t Review – Refined sound & improved ANC vs the Elite 75t but a different fit & less bass
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Jabra Elite 85t Review – Refined sound & improved ANC vs the Elite 75t but a different fit & less bass

The Jabra Elite 75t were one of my favourite TWS earphones in 2020. The very bass dominant profile may not be for everyone, but it works well for fitness, and they became my most use earphones for both running and indoor Zwift sessions. Technically, the IP55 rating made them less than ideal for my sweaty…

Neos Smart Home Review:  With SmartCam, leak & motion sensor for smart home security on the cheap
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Neos Smart Home Review: With SmartCam, leak & motion sensor for smart home security on the cheap

Neos is a relatively new company to the smart home scene being established just four years ago. Targeting the UK market, they appear to have been quite successful garnering a significant number of positive reviews on the likes of Amazon and Trustpilot. They even have a well-reviewed Android app, which is quite rare for new…

Xiaomi suffers US blacklist sanctions, but it is not as bad as Huawei… yet

Xiaomi suffers US blacklist sanctions, but it is not as bad as Huawei… yet

In another blow to the consumer tech industry, the US government has blacklisted Xiaomi along with eight other companies from receiving US investment. This continues the prolonged political dispute with the US and China, which has led the US to place very severe restrictions on Huawei. The new restrictions placed on Xiaomi are relatively mild…

Taotronics Tri-Band AC3000 Mesh WiFi Router Review [TT-ND001] – Better than any dual-band WiFi mesh system
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Taotronics Tri-Band AC3000 Mesh WiFi Router Review [TT-ND001] – Better than any dual-band WiFi mesh system

The Taotronics Tri-Band AC3000 tri-band mesh system is the first mesh system from Taotronics, and by the looks of things, their first attempt at networking products in general. They are better known for their affordable TWS earphones, which I have reviewed plenty of. They haven’t messed about either; this is a tri-band WiFi 5 system…

Samsung Galaxy S21, Plus, Ultra go official for £769/£949/£1149 – Cut back specs on at a lower price vs Galaxy S20 series
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Samsung Galaxy S21, Plus, Ultra go official for £769/£949/£1149 – Cut back specs on at a lower price vs Galaxy S20 series

Samsung has officially taken the wraps off their main flagship devices of the year, the Galaxy S21, Plus, Ultra. The devices have been widely leaked, so there is not much to reveal here, but official UK pricing is now confirmed as £769/£949/£1149. While the design has changed a bit and the new devices use the…

Snapdragon 888 vs Snapdragon 865 vs Dimensity 1000+ Performance & Benchmarks Compared – Is the new Qualcomm chipset on the Xiaomi Mi 11 worth upgrading your phone?
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Snapdragon 888 vs Snapdragon 865 vs Dimensity 1000+ Performance & Benchmarks Compared – Is the new Qualcomm chipset on the Xiaomi Mi 11 worth upgrading your phone?

Later today, Samsung will unveil their flagship Samsung Galaxy S21, this is traditionally the first phone to feature the latest flagship chipset from Qualcomm with all other brands trying to play catch up. This year, however, Xiaomi beat them to it, with a couple of caveats. The Xiaomi Mi 11 was announced just before the…