Aqara recently launched several new wall switch products, including the superb Panel Hub S1 Plus. The Aqara Touchscreen Dial V1 EU, which I am reviewing today, is a rotary dial wall switch featuring haptic feedback, two relay switches, and six wireless switches. It incorporates a 1.32-inch round touch screen for adjusting compatible Aqara devices through…
The Aqara Panel Hub S1 Plus EU has arrived, promising to transform how we interact with our smart homes. This wall-mounted control panel combines a touchscreen interface with physical switches, aiming to provide a centralised command centre for Aqara’s ecosystem and beyond. As smart home technology continues to evolve, devices like the S1 Plus seek…
With MWC 2025 officially starting on Monday, many brands are announcing new products this weekend. Xiaomi has announced the global availability of the Xiaomi 15 and has also announced the new Xiaomi Buds 5 Pro, which comes in two variants, the standard model and a new WiFi model which uses Snapdragon Sound Technology Suite with…
Xiaomi has announced its latest flagship phones with the Xiaomi 15 series, which consists of the 6.3” Xiaomi 15 and 6.7” Pro model. Early leaks suggest that the Ultra model will also be launched, which features a 50 MP camera with a 1” sensor and a 200MP telephoto lens. I have been using the Xiaomi…
There are probably hundreds of excellent ANC earbuds that are suitable for fitness. The vast majority of earbuds nowadays have some IP rating to protect them from liquid ingress. There are a growing number of alternative styles, including bone conduction headphones and open-ear earbuds and the recent trend of clip-on/ear-cuff earbuds. But, if your preference…
I have been a big fan of mini PCs for several years. With some of my earlier reviews, the performance wasn’t great if you planned to use it for a normal Windows PC, but the GEEKOM Mini IT8 was the first mini PC I reviewed where I felt I could replace my desktop for my…
MediaTek has announced three new chipsets designed to bring advanced features to more affordable smartphones. The Dimensity 7400, 7400X, and 6400 processors aim to deliver improved gaming capabilities, enhanced connectivity, and better AI performance to mid-range devices, complementing the company’s flagship Dimensity 9400 and premium 8400 offerings. New Additions to the Dimensity Family On 25…
AVM, the European manufacturer known for its FRITZ! networking products, will be presenting its latest solutions for high-speed internet connectivity at the upcoming Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025, taking place in Barcelona from 3-6 March. The company will be demonstrating new products designed for 10G fibre optics, 5G, and Mesh Wi-Fi technologies, all aimed at…
Aqara recently announced its first outdoor camera, the Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro, which is available in WiFi and PoE versions. As the name suggests, this is not just a camera but also a Zigbee and Open Thread Border Router with Matter support. The camera uses a graphene-cooled 1/1.8” sensor with an f/1.0 aperture, which…
Following on from my Obsbot Tiny SE review, I have also been checking out the new Obsbot Meet SE. This is almost the same as the Tiny SE but without the pan and tilt features, which therefore makes it much cheaper at just £65+VAT vs £109+VAT or £99 and £129 on Amazon. While it lacks…