Open-ear earbuds have increased in popularity over the past few years, offering an alternative to the more traditional in-ear or over-ear designs. These types of earbuds are appreciated for allowing users to be aware of their surroundings, making them ideal for outdoor activities or work environments where situational awareness is crucial. Among the growing options…
I am currently reviewing the Soundcore c40i open-fit earbuds, the first earbuds I have reviewed in this design. This review made me consider the different designs, their pros and cons, and my personal preferences. For example, the traditional open design, which is most associated with the Apple AirPods, is by far the most popular design….
The Connectivity Standards Alliance has announced the release of Matter 1.4, the latest version of the smart home interoperability standard. This update introduces several key enhancements, including improved syncing across ecosystems, support for home network infrastructure devices, and new energy management capabilities. Related Content What is Matter? Matter is an open-source, royalty-free smart home standard…
It’s the holiday season! As we prepare for the upcoming Christmas season, traveling, plane tickets, accommodation, transportation and, of course, gift shopping are among the things we put on our checklist. And when we have landed in another country, trying to book the best ride-hailing transport or even just letting your loved ones know you’ve…
In the past few years, there has been a trend towards fewer ports on laptops in favour of a slim and light profile. Some laptops have just one or two USB-C ports, while many Intel and Apple laptops use Thunderbolt 3/4/5. If you use a laptop like this as your primary computer for work (or…
If you live in the UK, you may have noticed that your internet is pretty slow. You’re not alone. Since October 2024, internet speeds across the country average at around 69Mbps. That’s a far cry from the UAE, which boasts broadband speeds of up to 398.51Mbps—something that places the UK near the bottom of the…
The Xming Episode One from Formovie was launched in May 2024 and is one of the few portable projectors with Google TV and native Netflix support. It is almost certainly the most affordable option on the market, with native Netflix support at $229. That works out to around £177, which is not only incredibly cheap…
The Ubiquiti Unifi Switch Flex Mini 2.5G is an affordable 2.5GbE switch that Unifi users have been wanting for a long time. Even though it is Unifi’s most affordable 2.5GbE switch by far, it has drawn some criticism, with people thinking it should be cheaper or have more ports. Admittedly, I would have liked to…
Alongside the Xiaomi 15 series announcement, Xiaomi unveiled an extensive range of smart home appliances and wearable devices at its domestic launch event in Beijing. The Chinese technology company introduced several new products, including the Xiaomi Watch S4, Smart Band 9 Pro, and various household appliances, expanding its presence in the connected device ecosystem. For…
Xiaomi unveiled its latest flagship smartphones and tablet series at a domestic launch event in Beijing on 29 October 2024. The Chinese technology manufacturer introduced the Xiaomi 15 Series smartphones, featuring the new Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile Platform, alongside the Xiaomi Pad 7 Series tablets and HyperOS 2 operating system. Related Content Xiaomi 15 Pro:…
WiFi 7 has started to gain traction, with most big networking brands having at least one WiFi 7 product, such as routers, mesh systems, or access points. Recently, Amazon launched the eero Outdoor 7, and Ubiquiti has UniFi U7-Outdoor. However, many people have noticed a significant omission from these products: there is no 6GHz band….
The Audeze MM-100 is a planar magnetic headphone that aims to bring professional-level audio to a wider audience without the hefty price tag. Building on the success of its predecessors, the MM-500, Audeze has collaborated with renowned mixing engineer Manny Marroquin to create an affordable yet high-quality audio solution. This is my first time reviewing…
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