A little over a year ago, I reviewed the excellent Xiaomi Robot Vacuum X20 Max. Xiaomi have now launched the Robot Vacuum 5 and the Robot Vacuum 5 Pro. The Robot Vacuum X20 Max was impressive, but the new Robot Vacuum 5 ups the spec with a new retractable dToF radar and a massively increased…
Honor has announced the launch of its Magic8 Lite smartphone in the United Kingdom, bringing a device focused on battery longevity and physical durability to the mid-range market. The handset features a 7500mAh silicon-carbon battery that the company claims can deliver up to three days of use between charges, alongside certifications for drop resistance and…
I have previously reviewed the Aqara Hub M3 and also had the M2 prior to that, which I turned into a secondary hub when I moved to the M3. Aqara has now released the Smart Hub M200, presumably the successor to the M2. With an RRP of £60, it provides a more affordable alternative to…
My only experience of GL.iNet in the past has been via the ExpressVPN rebranded Aircove routers, which use their own custom firmware, such as the Aircove Go travel router and the Aircove Wi-Fi 6 router. I recently moved to Aquiss on City Fibre with a 2500Mbps line and experienced issues with upload speeds on my…
Back in October, SwitchBot announced a range of new lighting products, including the SwitchBot Candle Warmer Lamp, which was a bit of an unusual smart lighting product, but I love it. The RGBICWW Floor Lamp is a bit more mainstream for smart lighting. This is a floor lamp designed for ambient lighting where the light…
Arzopa may not be a household name, but they are one of the most popular brands for portable monitors due to the wide range of options and incredibly affordable prices. I have previously reviewed the Arzopa Z1FC 144Hz, Z1RC, and G1 15.6” 144Hz Portable Gaming Monitor. At the time of writing, on Amazon, they have…
I’ve been testing the Huion Kamvas Slate 11 for several weeks now, and it’s an interesting proposition in the drawing tablet market. This is Huion’s attempt at creating a standalone Android drawing tablet that bridges the gap between a traditional graphics tablet and a consumer Android tablet. At around £240, it’s positioning itself as an…
Netgear has launched its Black Friday sales early this year, offering substantial discounts on a wide range of its networking products. With savings of up to £600, the promotion includes top-tier Orbi mesh systems, powerful Nighthawk routers, and advanced mobile 5G routers. These offers make it an ideal time for anyone looking to upgrade their…
The Connectivity Standards Alliance has released Matter 1.5, the latest version of the smart home interoperability standard that finally adds support for security cameras alongside new device categories and energy management features. This update arrives after two maintenance releases earlier this year that focused on testing and certification improvements. Camera Support Finally Arrives After being…
Black Friday has become the annual benchmark for technology deals, and UGREEN’s 2025 offerings span their core product lines with discounts ranging from 20% to 38% off retail prices. I’ve spent considerable time with UGREEN’s ecosystem, particularly their NAS units, and the pricing during this sale period makes some of their products genuinely worth considering…