Raspberry Pi 4 (LibreELEC) vs Vero4K (OSMC) as a 4K HDR Kodi media player
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Raspberry Pi 4 (LibreELEC) vs Vero4K (OSMC) as a 4K HDR Kodi media player

Ever on the quest to find the perfect media player, that is also affordable; the Raspberry Pi 4 looks like an appealing prospect. I mainly use Kodi for my local media, and currently, use the new Amazon Fire TV 4K as it supports Dolby Vision. Relying on Wi-Fi when playing 4K movies irks me, so…

BlitzWolf BW-FYE7 Dual Dynamic Driver Wireless Earbuds Review
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BlitzWolf BW-FYE7 Dual Dynamic Driver Wireless Earbuds Review

BlitzWolf is a brand I have covered a few times now, and seem to be growing in popularity. They specialise in affordable audio products and accesses. They are a bit like a cheaper alternative to Anker, with the quality reflected in the price, that’s not to say they are bad, for the money they have…

Amazon Fire TV Alexa Voice Remote Home Button Not Working, Responding or Connecting – Solved

Amazon Fire TV Alexa Voice Remote Home Button Not Working, Responding or Connecting – Solved

Recently I have had intermittent issues with my Fire TV remote, the HDMI CEC controls will work for power and volume, but the buttons won’t work on the remote itself. Currently, and for the second time since I got the device, the play button and home button have decided not to work. It’s not the…

Anker Soundcore Motion+ Bluetooth Speaker Review – Hi-Res 30W Audio & USB-C
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Anker Soundcore Motion+ Bluetooth Speaker Review – Hi-Res 30W Audio & USB-C

If you want a portable Bluetooth speaker, then Anker almost certainly has a perfect choice for you. I have reviewed several speakers from them now. All of them have been fantastic and the Anker Soundcore Flare+ has been my favourite so far, just for the overall volume, bass and quality of sound it can produce….

Raspberry Pi 4 Model B vs Raspberry Pi 3 Model B – The perfect budget NAS and media player?
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Raspberry Pi 4 Model B vs Raspberry Pi 3 Model B – The perfect budget NAS and media player?

The Raspberry Pi series of single board computers have been nothing short of a phenomenon, being far more popular than initially anticipated and has become the third best-selling general purpose computer of all time, with over 19-million units sold (based on 2018 figures). Pricing and compatibility have been the driving force behind the RPi success…

Groov-e SoundBuds affordable true wireless earphones review
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Groov-e SoundBuds affordable true wireless earphones review

[Update 23/01/2020] These were originally reviewed at £59.99. They are now available on Amazon for just £44.99 which puts them up there with some of the best affordable true wireless earbuds I have used. Furthermore, I have continued to use these, mainly for gym use, and they are still going strong. While Groov-e may not…

Bose Frames Review
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Bose Frames Review

Announced last year in the form of Bose AR, the Bose Frames were a pair of sunglasses that were supposed to offer augmented reality functionality via audio. Between then and the release date they were released as Bose Frames and no AR functionality has been launched. This, therefore, leaves these as a pair of sunglasses…

Mixcder HD901 Wireless Headphones Review
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Mixcder HD901 Wireless Headphones Review

I have reviewed some fantastic and expensive headphones over the past couple of years, but if your budget is constrained then, the Mixcder HD901 could be worth considering. At around £15 these over the head Bluetooth wireless earphones are surprisingly good. One unusual feature you don’t see on most other headphones is the microSD card…

Nvidia Shield with Plex Server and live TV via HDHomeRun Guide & Review
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Nvidia Shield with Plex Server and live TV via HDHomeRun Guide & Review

I have talked about Plex a few times over the years, it is a fantastic application, and I have one of the lifetime licences to make the most out of it. Like most users, I use it to manage my locally stored media, providing access from a server to all the streaming devices in the…

RevoNext QT5 Earphone Review – Affordable dual driver earphones with detachable cable and Bluetooth adaptor.

RevoNext QT5 Earphone Review – Affordable dual driver earphones with detachable cable and Bluetooth adaptor.

It has been a long time since I reviewed any wired earphones, with the trend leaning towards Bluetooth. However, a lot of people still love wired earphones, they technically offer superior audio performance, require no charging, there are less things to go wrong, and they are cheaper than their wireless counterparts. But what if you…

Nebra AnyBeam Review – Worlds smallest pocket laser projector.
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Nebra AnyBeam Review – Worlds smallest pocket laser projector.

The Nebra AnyBeam was recently successfully funded on Kickstarter and claims to be the worlds smallest pocket cinema projector. It comes in four options that include various integrations with Raspberry Pi. The four projectors in the range include: Nebra AnyBeam  Standalone device that you can plug your smartphone, Fire stick, chromecast into and stream your entertainment…

Rock Jaw Audio T5 Ultra Review – Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C, tuneable earphones for just £75
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Rock Jaw Audio T5 Ultra Review – Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C, tuneable earphones for just £75

Rock Jaw is a UK based audio brand that I have covered twice before, with their Alfa Genus earphones back in 2014 then the V2 in 2018. Rock Jaw is quite unique in that their earphones feature interchangeable filters allowing you to tweak the audio profile to your liking. The only other earphones I am…

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