MediaTek is the third player in the mobile system on chip world, they typically are used for budget phones and a lot of Chinese phones, they also have a strong market share with streaming devices like the Fire Stick and processors in TVs such as the Sony AF8. Their flagship SoC in the Helio P60 which…
Following on my review from the superb 1MORE Triple Driver BT In-Ear Headphones, 1MORE sent me a sample of their new mobile gaming orientated Spearhead Bluetooth headphones. These are a bit of an unusual combination with gaming headphones typically being wired over the head options and Bluetooth headphones being music orientated. The official blurb from the…
Vodafone’s so-called “youth” mobile brand designed to appeal to millennial customers, VOXI, has recently secured an agreement with PayPal to give consumers under 30 a new way to purchase their next smartphone. This month, VOXI has started selling feature handsets as well as SIM-only contracts, giving millennial consumers the chance to get their hands on…
The trend towards dedicated gaming smartphones is in full swing now, in recent weeks we have seen the launch of the Asus ROG phone, Razer 2, Honor Play, Mate 20X and it has recently been reported that Samsung is working on a gaming phone. The original Xiaomi Black Shark was launched earlier in the year, and it…
The Xiaomi Mi 8 was hugely popular earlier this year offering flagship specifications for mid-range pricing. Since then the Pocophone F1 has stolen some of its thunder with its sub-£300 price point. However, Xiaomi has recently announced the Pro version which has one notable upgraded typically found on my more expensive phones, an in-display fingerprint sensor. The Xiaomi Mi…
Cycling season is mostly over for me this year; I will likely be sticking to a turbo trainer for the next few months as I don’t particularly enjoy the rain or wind. However during the sunnier months, one thing I always have issues with is the sun, to be honest, I have just been too…
I only switched to a DDR4 based system late last year close to the peak pricing pf memory, things are finally settling down so as you might expect, manufacturers are looking to supplant DDR4 with the next generation DDR5. Each iteration of DRAM improves clock speed while reducing power consumption and DDR5 is no different. Over its lifespan,…
There are not a great deal of smart door locks on the market in the UK with Yale being the main option on the market. I have recently been made away of Nuki a relatively new business in the world of smart homes, and with an innovative solution to smart locks. With Yale there is…
Elephone is one of the many budget brands from China that are hoping to copy the success of Huawei and Xiaomi. Like many other similar brands, they focussed on the low to mid-end of the market, offering premium looks but with MediaTek SoCs which are a lot more affordable the Qualcomm, but also less powerful. However, there…
It has been a while since I have done a mechanical keyboard review and I am always keen to work with new brands and to find new options for readers. HyperX is a Kingston owned gaming brand that makes headsets, keyboards, DDR4 memory, mice and storage. They typically offer excellent value for money over some…
**Update 20th October 2018** After leaving this in its box for a couple of months I have returned to it, updated Windows and now both Google and Spotify run fine** Following on from my initial impressions I have spent some more time with the HP Envy X2 allowing me to see if ARM-based laptops are…
Ok, I will admit it, a Window Vacuum is not the most exciting product to feature on the site, but I am 36, a homeowner and any gadget that can make household chores easier is a win for me. The Kärcher Window Vac is an often recommended home gadget that I have never even considered before, no…
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