Philips Hue has announced a comprehensive update to its smart lighting portfolio, introducing the more accessible Essential range alongside significant expansions to its strip lighting and security offerings. The updates, released under the “Reimagine Your Home” campaign, aim to broaden the appeal of smart lighting while adding advanced features for existing users. I have written…
Aqara has announced a comprehensive range of new products and software updates at IFA 2025 in Berlin, positioning spatial intelligence as the cornerstone of its next-generation home automation strategy. The company is demonstrating these solutions at booth 155 in Hall 1.2 at Messe Berlin. Enhanced Security Solutions Doorbell Camera G400 Takes Wired Approach The Doorbell…
Thunderbolt has been one of the most versatile connectivity standards for laptops for more than a decade. Originally developed by Intel in collaboration with Apple, it has evolved through several generations, offering a combination of high bandwidth, power delivery, and support for external devices such as monitors, storage drives, and GPUs. Thunderbolt 4 became widely…
I have been a fan of EnGenius over the years and used their products for most of my networking needs at home before switching to Unifi, which I only did because that’s what the MSP I work for uses. My one criticism of their products was that the pricing was not very accessible for home…
I previously reviewed the Honor Magic V3 a year ago and the Magic V2 in January of 2024, and was incredibly impressed; they were far better than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 I reviewed back in 2023 due to the display design and overall phone dimensions, plus many other things, including battery life. Honor…
Plaud.ai has announced the Plaud Note Pro, the company’s latest entry in the growing category of AI-supported note taking devices. Building on its previous Plaud Note, the new model introduces upgraded hardware, expanded transcription support, and extended integration with Plaud’s cloud-based intelligence platform. Priced at £169, it is aimed at professionals who rely on accurate…
Aqara are slightly odd compared to other smart home brands because they have very few cameras available. I have previously reviewed the Aqara G2h Pro, Camera Hub G2H, Camera E1 PT and the superb Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE. Three of those are Zigbee hubs as well as cameras. I have then reviewed the Aqara…
With the rollout of the Online Safety Act in the UK, it is now necessary to provide identification to websites when viewing certain types of material. The intention is to prevent children from accessing harmful material, but the system is so poorly thought-out that it is easy to bypass with a VPN, and its broad…
I reviewed the Aosu C9C-4H SolarCam D1 Classic Kit Review a little over a year ago and was impressed with the kit, with the standout features being the built-in solar panel for improved battery life, auto tracking, pan/tilt, and motion detection. Aosu has now upgraded this system, which now includes support for six cameras. So, are…
Nanoleaf has announced the 4D V2, its latest entry in the growing market of smart ambient TV backlighting. Building upon the momentum of the original 4D Kit, this second-generation system features a redesigned lightstrip, updated camera hardware, and broader integration with the brand’s other smart lighting products. Priced at £99.99 and available from today, the…
I have previously reviewed several 5G and 4G routers, including the Zyxel Nebula FWA510 5G, and I have then experimented with external antennas to try and improve performance, but mostly had either disappointing results or inconsistent results. More recently, I have had a nightmare with Virgin Media and their appalling customer service. There was a…
What is Warhammer 40k Tacticus? Warhammer 40,000: Tacticus is a free-to-play tactical turn-based role-playing game (RPG) developed by Snowprint Studios, bringing the grim darkness of the far future to mobile devices. Players collect and command iconic squads and characters from the vast Warhammer 40k universe, engaging in strategic grid-based combat across various game modes. These…
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