Recently, Barclays undertook a piece of research to identify attitudes toward smart home technology across the UK. This research has been carried out twice in the past two years showing how public opinion towards smart homes has changed over the past 2 years. The 2015 survey consisted of 4,370 adults and the 2017 survey was…
After being impressed with the ad blocking functionality of my F-Secure Sense I came across a popular piece of software called Pi-hole that acts as your homes DNS server and blocks advertising requests. It is designed to run on most Debian-based distro’s and it is specifically lightweight enough to run on a Raspberry Pi, some…
We reviewed the excellent NextBase 412GW dashcam in November last year. The 512GW is the model above it and it is supposed to replace the 512G offering a higher resolution and built in WiFI. In terms of features it is more closely related to the 412GW I previously reviewed but with a better image sensor…
I love my HS110 plug sockets from TP-Link, they are affordable, easy to use and provide energy monitoring. So much so I have bought 3 of them, and will probably buy more. I have them set up so my office powers up in the morning and my PC auto boots on power. One I use…
Following on from the review of the excellent Y-Cam Evo indoor Wi-Fi camera we have the review of their outdoor Wi-Fi camera, which essentially offers all the same features as the Evo but in outdoor format. The Outdoor HD Pro costs £179.99 which makes it a little less competitive in pricing than the indoor model….
Smart home security seems to be one of the main areas driving the smart home revolution, and Y-Cam is another brand trying to make a name for themselves. Competing with big names like Netgear Arlo, Nest, Neatamo as well as more traditional CCTV brands like Hikvision, this is a hard market to crack, but Y-Cam…
Our friends over at AUKEY have been kind enough to send some more gadgets to review. Something a little different for them this time is a Full HD Dash Cam which retails for retails for £69.99 but you can currently get £25 off via voucher redemption on Amazon making it just £44.99. The full specification…
We have reviewed Edifier products before, and they are a popular brand on Amazon, and now several other retailers sell their products including Overclockers. Specialising in the audio market they cover speakers of varying prices from cheap to high-end PC speakers. The Edifier MP211 is one of their more affordable products at around £20 and…
3D printing has become a big thing in both consumer and industrial markets. It has the potential to completely revolutionise multiple industries and give home users a new method to explore their creative sides. It has quickly expanded into a multi-billion dollar industry and will continue to grow as companies come up with more inventive…
In a world where police are becoming much stricter with blood alcohol levels, it can be extremely useful to be able to test your own blood alcohol levels before driving. While I don’t condone have a couple of pints then driving, it is very easy to go on a big night out then be over…