Amazon eero unveils eero Max 7 tri-band mesh Wi-Fi router for £600, £1150, £1700 for 1, 2 and 3 pack
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Amazon eero unveils eero Max 7 tri-band mesh Wi-Fi router for £600, £1150, £1700 for 1, 2 and 3 pack

It seems Wi-Fi 7 is quickly gaining traction. In the past few days, Netgear announced its £1600+ Netgear Orbi 970 Series, and Intel revealed their new WiFi 7 modules, the BE200 and the BE202. I am also in the middle of reviewing the Acer Swift Edge 16, which features Wi-Fi 7 using the Qualcomm FastConnect…

Twinkly Unveils Candies – HD Smart Christmas Tree String Lights in Four Shapes
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Twinkly Unveils Candies – HD Smart Christmas Tree String Lights in Four Shapes

Today, Twinkly announced its newest addition to its smart home lighting catalogue: Twinkly Candies. Twinkly has traditionally been the go-to brand for smart Christmas lights, and I have previously reviewed the excellent Twinkly Strings Gold Edition. More recently, they have faced competition with the Philips Hue Festavia, and Hue recently announced its second generation of…

Fire TV Stick 4K Max 2nd Gen (2023) vs 2021 Fire TV Stick 4K Gen 1 Max – More powerful MediaTek MT8696T chipset & WiFi 6E
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Fire TV Stick 4K Max 2nd Gen (2023) vs 2021 Fire TV Stick 4K Gen 1 Max – More powerful MediaTek MT8696T chipset & WiFi 6E

Even though I personally use the Nvidia Shield Pro, I have always been a big fan of the Amazon Fire TV Sticks, and I still use them for the kitchen and bedroom TVs. As good as the Shield is, the Fire TV Stick 4K Max is much better value for money. Amazon has now announced…

Hoover HL4 Upright Pet Vacuum Cleaner Review – A lightweight corded & bagless vacuum
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Hoover HL4 Upright Pet Vacuum Cleaner Review – A lightweight corded & bagless vacuum

Back in May, I reviewed the superb Hoover HF9 Anti-Twist Cordless Vacuum Cleaner, which I have continued to use as my main cordless vacuum due to its excellent cleaning performance in comparison to the multiple other cordless vacuums I have. More recently, Hoover launched the new HL4 Upright Pet Vacuum Cleaner. This is a corded…

Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE200 & BE202 M.2 2230 Modules Revealed – Comparison vs AX210 & AX411
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Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE200 & BE202 M.2 2230 Modules Revealed – Comparison vs AX210 & AX411

Wi-Fi 7 capable hardware is slowly starting to become available, and in 2024, we should start to see a lot more products featuring it. Recently, Intel became the latest company to announce new Wi-Fi 7 capable hardware. Wi-Fi 7 Capable Routers, Laptops and Phones So far, TP-Link has announced multiple Wi-Fi 7 products, including mesh…

ESR 6-in-1 Apple-Certified MagSafe Charger Review with 100W GaN Power Delivery  
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ESR 6-in-1 Apple-Certified MagSafe Charger Review with 100W GaN Power Delivery  

I have reviewed a few wireless charging stations over the years. Originally with the Choetech MFi Apple Watch Wireless Charger and more recently with the STM Goods ChargeTree Go. The ESR 6-in-1 Apple-Certified MagSafe charger is the latest charge station I have been sent and the most versatile charging solution for Apple devices I have…

Netgear Orbi 970 Series WiFi 7 Mesh System Announced – RBE972 2-pack for £1600, RBE973 for £2100
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Netgear Orbi 970 Series WiFi 7 Mesh System Announced – RBE972 2-pack for £1600, RBE973 for £2100

Today, Netgear unveiled its first WiFi 7 mesh system, the Orbi 970 Series. Positioned to succeed its current flagship, the WiFi 6E Orbi 960 Series, the new offering aims to redefine what’s possible in the realm of home networking with true multi-gigabit WiFi. Related Content Netgear Orbi 970 Series Features Unparalleled Performance with WiFi 7…

Spigen Samsung Galaxy Fold 5 Case Review: Ultra Hybrid Zero One, Thin Fit Pro & Thin Fit P Case
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Spigen Samsung Galaxy Fold 5 Case Review: Ultra Hybrid Zero One, Thin Fit Pro & Thin Fit P Case

To compliment my Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 review, I have also reviewed the Samsung Slim S Pen Case and the Spigen Slim Armor Pro Case. The Spigen Slim Armor Pro Case is the case I have chosen to use as my full-time case as it provides the most protection, and I am a bit…

Paulmann Velora Zigbee Smart LED Panel Review: Tunable White Dimmable 1100lm Panel that works with Philips Hue
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Paulmann Velora Zigbee Smart LED Panel Review: Tunable White Dimmable 1100lm Panel that works with Philips Hue

I recently gave a gushing review of the Philips Hue Surimu Rectangle Panel, which I felt is a superior solution to GU10 bulbs for a Philips Hue or any Zigbee-based smart lighting. The justification for my praise was that the Philips Hue Surimu is capable of 4,150 lm, making it the equivalent output of 12…

ASUSWRT-Merlin: Guide to Elevating Your Home Network Experience

ASUSWRT-Merlin: Guide to Elevating Your Home Network Experience

If you’re like me, the stock firmware on your router often leaves much to be desired in terms of advanced functionalities and fine-tuned control. That’s where ASUSWRT-Merlin comes into play. This aftermarket firmware aims to augment your ASUS router’s capabilities without detracting from its user-friendly nature. So let’s dive into the ins and outs of…

Ugreen Launches Nexode 100W GaN Charging Station with MagSafe for £180 (£130 with Voucher)
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Ugreen Launches Nexode 100W GaN Charging Station with MagSafe for £180 (£130 with Voucher)

Ugreen has announced its latest charger, the Nexode 100W GaN Charging Station, featuring a 15W MagSafe Pad. I have reviewed a few wireless charging stations over the years. Originally with the Choetech MFi Apple Watch Wireless Charger and more recently with the STM Goods ChargeTree Go. This charge station is relatively unique as it has two USB-C ports,…

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