Aranet4 HOME Wireless Indoor Air Quality Monitor measuring CO2, Temperature, Relative Humidity and more
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Aranet4 HOME Wireless Indoor Air Quality Monitor measuring CO2, Temperature, Relative Humidity and more

IoT devices that measure air quality are becoming increasingly common. I reviewed the Foobot back in 2017, then the Airthings Wave Plus in 2019. Recently I have been testing the Aranet4 HOME from the Latvian company SAF Tehnika. While the effects of high levels of CO2 were long thought to be benign, research has found that concentrations…

Honor May Bank Holiday Offers at Argos – Honor 20 for £280 – Honor 9X for £200 – All with Google Play Services
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Honor May Bank Holiday Offers at Argos – Honor 20 for £280 – Honor 9X for £200 – All with Google Play Services

If you are looking for a new affordable phone in the next couple of weeks, then Honor has some great deals on at Argos starting from the 1st of May through to the 11th. All these phones come with Google Play Services, unlike some of the brand new models from Honor and Huawei. While all…

Phones with Qualcomm Snapdragon 765 & 765G – Which phones are available in the UK and how much do they cost?
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Phones with Qualcomm Snapdragon 765 & 765G – Which phones are available in the UK and how much do they cost?

This year the cost of flagship phones has gone a little crazy thanks to the 5G equipped Qualcomm Snapdragon 865. Some people are blaming Qualcomm for price gouging, others state it is just the extra cost of the 5G modem required, and I wouldn’t be surprised if some manufacturers are just using 5G as a…

Realme X50 Pro & Realme 6 Pro will be launched in the UK on 5th of May [Update: Launched with prices]
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Realme X50 Pro & Realme 6 Pro will be launched in the UK on 5th of May [Update: Launched with prices]

[Update] The Realme 6 Pro has been officially launched with pre-orders already available at realme.com. The Phone comes in one config 8/128GB and will cost 349.90 Euros (£305). Realme had already announced the X50 Pro pricing but this was re-iterated at 599 Euros for the 8GB/128GB model. The Realme X50 Pro will be available from May…

Realme 6i Review – Incredible battery but the Realme 6 is so much better for a little more money
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Realme 6i Review – Incredible battery but the Realme 6 is so much better for a little more money

I loved both the Realme 6 and Pro, though it is only the Realme 6 that has been launched so far. While we don’t have word on how much the Realme 6 Pro will cost, it looks very likely that the Realme 6 will be the stand out choice, balancing features and performance with an…

The best Z-Wave & Smart Home Switches & Buttons – Wireless & wired switches for lights and automation
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The best Z-Wave & Smart Home Switches & Buttons – Wireless & wired switches for lights and automation

Buttons and switches are a superb addition to any smart home system allowing you to carry commands without reaching for your phone or shouting at Alexa. When I started this post, I knew there were a lot of options, but it turns out there are way more products that I realised. I have been looking…

Ansio 9-blade 26-speed Pedestal Fan Review – A quiet fan ideal for sleeping (Model 1055 / B07BKX2Q8V)
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Ansio 9-blade 26-speed Pedestal Fan Review – A quiet fan ideal for sleeping (Model 1055 / B07BKX2Q8V)

I have had lifelong sleep problems, and I am a very light sleeper that also overheats very easily. So as soon as the weather heats up, my sleep quality reduces. Being in the north of the UK we don’t have air-con so for hot nights we have to resort to a fan. Unfortunately, fans can…

Google Alternatives Guide: Replacement Google apps & services for Huawei phones or anyone interested in privacy
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Google Alternatives Guide: Replacement Google apps & services for Huawei phones or anyone interested in privacy

The Huawei P40 Pro is the first major launch in the UK from Huawei with a phone without Google. When I reviewed the phone, there is definitely a learning curve if you want to adapt to a life without Google, you could, of course, still, install Google Mobile Services. The reason Huawei can’t use Google…

Realme X50m 5G vs X50 vs X50 Pro – The same as the X50 but with downgraded cameras and a lower price point – no word on UK or EU availability
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Realme X50m 5G vs X50 vs X50 Pro – The same as the X50 but with downgraded cameras and a lower price point – no word on UK or EU availability

Realme appears to be following Xiaomi’s footsteps by launching lots of phones at slightly different price points. The Realme X50m is their latest phone which main selling point is how cheap it is. With a launch price of  CNY1,999 (£229/$280/€260) this must be the most affordable 5G phone on the market. There is no word…

GeoSmartPro AirGo Smart Fan Review – App controlled fan awarded a quiet mark rating that isn’t very quiet.
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GeoSmartPro AirGo Smart Fan Review – App controlled fan awarded a quiet mark rating that isn’t very quiet.

You can get pretty much anything app-controlled nowadays; there is even an Alexa controlled microwave.  So it is no surprise there is an app-controlled pedestal fan if anything I was surprised at the lack of competing options. I specifically bought this fan to be able to use it when I go to sleep. I am…

Polar Grit X vs Vantage vs Garmin Fenix 6 – The Grit X is an appealing alternative
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Polar Grit X vs Vantage vs Garmin Fenix 6 – The Grit X is an appealing alternative

Polar launched its Vantage series back in 2018 receiving mostly positive reviews with the Vantage V offering an industry-first running power from the wrist. Now Polar is back, with the Grit X, it is not so much a successor to the Vantage but a new high-end watch much the same as the Vantage series but…

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