I completely missed the announcement of the new 2022 Amazon Fire 7 tablets, but they are now available to buy on Amazon UK in the standard model or the rugged kids variant. The last launch was three years ago, and the new 2022 models come with some minor upgrades that improve performance and modernise various…
Travelling around for work might be one of the main aspects of your job if you are a photographer, which means it’s critical you have the right resources to keep your equipment safe. From wet weather to bumpy roads, we broke down everything you need to keep your expensive and valuable kit safe. Have waterproof…
Founded in the Netherlands, Princess has been around for over 20 years and specialises in a wide range of household appliances. Like many companies, they have recently started to embrace smart home technology. Most of the recent climate-related product launches have Wi-Fi and can be controlled via their HomeWizard Climate App. I am a big…
The Xiaomi Smart Band range of fitness trackers has been one of the best options on the market for several years now. They offer a massive number of features at a bargain price that likely contributed to the significant decline in popularity of Fitbit. The Xiaomi Smart Band 7 is the yearly iterative upgrade. This…
As cybersecurity becomes the top priority for all internet users, people worldwide are trying to find the best solution to keep them anonymous and safe when browsing the internet. Although companies have created various products to improve online safety, proxy servers are definitely among the most widely-used products. As a result, internet users can choose…
The Poly Sync 20+ is a portable speaker with a built-in microphone steerable array that is specifically designed for video calls using apps such as Microsoft Teams and Zoom. It can be connected via Bluetooth or USB and is best suited for a laptop or mobile use, providing superior audio and microphone quality to both…
The Huawei Watch Fit 2 was launched back in May alongside the excellent Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro. This new smartwatch builds upon the excellent Huawei Watch Fit, which launched last year with a new larger display, additional fitness features and Bluetooth calling. Huawei Watch Fit 2 vs Watch Fit Features & Specification Active, Classic…
[June 2022 Update] It has been a couple of years since I updated this guide. A lot of companies appear to have given up on VDSL routers but there are a few new good options. There are hundreds of routers on the market covering features and pricing to suit everyone. One specific feature set that…
In the era of Starlink and smart robots, fax machines seem to be absolutely outdated. They are big, they communicate without any encryption, they stick you to your office, etc. Nevertheless, many business people still use them, and the chances are you’ll run into one of them when visiting a doctor, lawyer, or government agency….
BT Broadband is the largest ISP in the UK, and they also operate Plusnet, which they bought out in 2007. It is believed that BT have over 9 million customers, and they also own Openreach, which is the main provider of ADSL and Fibre broadband connection in the UK. Predicted Speeds If you have just…
Last month, Qualcomm announced its mid-cycle refresh of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. Breaking from the traditional fractional improvement with CPU/GPU frequencies, Qualcomm made the dramatic move of shifting fabrication processes. The result was a significant improvement in both performance and efficiency for the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. MediaTek has now announced its mid-cycle…
I have written about a few portable power stations now, but these have typically been in the 600Wh range and are geared more towards travelling and camping. Various brands have large capacity options which are geared towards whole home backup for emergency use but these brands cap out between 2160Wh and 3600Wh capacity. However, Bluetti…