Withings Body Scan smart scales add handles for ECG & segmented body composition vs Body Cardio
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Withings Body Scan smart scales add handles for ECG & segmented body composition vs Body Cardio

I have long been a fan of the Withings smart scales. Being able to track my weight over months and years significantly helped with my weight loss and then subsequent bulk/cut cycles. I started off with the Body+, which offers a good balance of data and affordability, which is best suited for most users in…

CES 2022: Netgear Nighthawk RAXE300 vs RAXE500 Wi-Fi 6E Router – A new semi-affordable Wi-Fi 6E router with 2.5Gbps Ethernet
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CES 2022: Netgear Nighthawk RAXE300 vs RAXE500 Wi-Fi 6E Router – A new semi-affordable Wi-Fi 6E router with 2.5Gbps Ethernet

While Wi-Fi 6 may offer significant speed improvements on the current 5Ghz band, the performance is often held back due to congested Wi-Fi networks and pesky radar, creating the need for DFS (Dynamic frequency selection) channels. Wi-Fi 6E is the next-gen Wi-Fi we have really been waiting for. This expands the Wi-Fi network into the…

CES 2022: Pocketalk launches App & Subtitles adopting a cloud-based app translation service vs hardware
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CES 2022: Pocketalk launches App & Subtitles adopting a cloud-based app translation service vs hardware

Pocketalk is one of the top makers of handheld translation devices that have become popular in recent years. I was impressed with the Pocketalk S Voice Translator which provided accurate and quick translation with 2-years of free data for translation using the built-in eSIM. They are now expanding their product range into cloud-based app translation…

CES 2022: Acer announce new Chromebook Spin 513 with MediaTek Kompanio 1380, plus Chromebook 315 & Chromebook 314
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CES 2022: Acer announce new Chromebook Spin 513 with MediaTek Kompanio 1380, plus Chromebook 315 & Chromebook 314

CES officially starts on the 5th, with many exciting announcements coming the day before. Acer is one of the companies getting some announcements out extra early. Today they have announced three new updated Chromebooks. Highlights: The Acer Chromebook Spin 513 (CP513-2H) boosts productivity on-the-go with a sleek, convertible design, 13.5-inch VertiView display with a 3:2…

Acer Predator Helios 500 Review – A gaming beast with a price to match – 2021 model with i9-11980HK, RTX 3080, 120Hz 4K
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Acer Predator Helios 500 Review – A gaming beast with a price to match – 2021 model with i9-11980HK, RTX 3080, 120Hz 4K

The Predator Helios 500 is the current flagship gaming laptop from Acer. This 4kg beast costs more than double that of any other Acer laptop currently listed on Currys. Specification Processor: Intel Core i9-11980HK – 8-core 3.30 GHz base 5.0 GHz boost Memory: 32 GB DDR4 SDRAM Storage: Up to 2 TB PCIe SSD Graphics: NVIDIA…

Mecool KM6 Deluxe Android TV Box Review – A good alternative to the Nvidia Shield for local 4K streaming
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Mecool KM6 Deluxe Android TV Box Review – A good alternative to the Nvidia Shield for local 4K streaming

I have been a fan of the Amazon Fire TV sticks and Nvidia Shield for years now. But they are not perfect, I hate having to use WiFi (or 100M Ethernet) on the Fire Stick, the tubular Nvidia Shield is no use for large local 4K files, and the Pro is very expensive. Cheap Chinese…

Devolo Magic 2 WiFi 6 Review – The fastest powerline WiFi system on the market
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Devolo Magic 2 WiFi 6 Review – The fastest powerline WiFi system on the market

The Devolo Magic 2 WiFi 6 is the latest system from the powerline specialists. I have previously reviewed the Devolo Magic 2 Mesh and found it an excellent option for anyone with problems extending their WiFi using normal mesh WiFi systems. The new Devolo Magic 2 WiFi 6 and the more expensive Devolo Magic 2…