Connected Toothbrush
20 Feb 2019
in Health and Beauty
While it is not the first toothbrush that uses the airwaves to store brushing results that has resided in my bathroom it is the first such device intended for adults. It comes from a company whose main lines are in the connected home.
Developing Office Trends
19 Feb 2019
in Misc
Review : Workthere Office technology
As technology spreads from the Office to the Home, what can we expect?
Tea Infuser
18 Feb 2019
in Misc
Tea used to be a very expensive substance, and a couple of centuries ago was always kept under lock and key and mixed at the table by the lady of the house, normally a mixture of green and black teas. Then half way through the last century the tea bag was invented. Even today there are still a minority who prefer leaf tea and here a device that allows leaf tea mixed in the cup with the convenience of a tea bag.
Brother HL-L3270CDW colour printer
17 Feb 2019
in Printers/Scanners
This A4 colour desktop LED printer is a versatile workhorse that will meet the needs of the small office or, for example, the busy student who needs to print out essays or lab reports.
Pixel 3 XL from Vodafone
15 Feb 2019
in Phones
This is an Android phone produced by Google. It is not a cheap phone as the Google Pixel brand only seems to do quality offerings and it is also no surprise to me that is was one of the first to get Android 9 as its operating system.
Fire 4K TV Stick
13 Feb 2019
in Entertainment
First a big thank you to Cello for extending the loan of their recently reviewed TV that has enabled both this and the other 4K box recently reviewed so as to get the best from anything with ‘4K’ in the name is something that will display ‘4K’.
Manhattan SX set top box
12 Feb 2019
in Entertainment
The Manhattan SX Freesat HD set top box is a very convenient way for those who have a suitable satellite dish to access the wide range of Freesat TV channels.
NEOS Internal Camera
11 Feb 2019
in Homes and Gardens
The first thing that encouraged me to test out this security device is that it only costs £19.99 yes the decimal point is in the correct place. So while it is on sale from a company that make their money from Insurance but at that price for a retail purchase it must be a no brainer. If you then go on to get discounted home insurance that’s another win.
Searching for Atlantis
9 Feb 2019
in Entertainment
Review : Dp omo Games Mysteries of Ancient Inventors
If it is hidden then find it and you might end up at Atlantis.
Google Home Hub
8 Feb 2019
in Homes and Gardens
If you know what Amazon Alexa can do then this Hub from Google goes one stage further. It is a 7inch Landscape touch Tablet with the extended back being the speaker to give excellent sound and it sits like a triangular object.
Edifier S50DB Soundbar
7 Feb 2019
in Entertainment
While this bar does not serve alcohol, it does deliver an audio experience.
Acer Predator 5000 PO5-610
6 Feb 2019
in Laptops/PCs/Apple
This is one of the Predator gaming range, most of which are big heavy powerful notebooks, this is slightly different in that it is a big heavy Tower system, it has a rather unusual configuration of external connections in the supplied unit.
New from China
5 Feb 2019
in Phones
Review : Xiaomi Biaomi Mi 8
Adding to the list of available smartphones, Xiaomi offers its Mi family of devices.
Corel PaintShop Pro 2019 Ultimate
4 Feb 2019
in Software
A product I have used since its very early days when it was ‘shareware’ it was purchased a good while ago by Corel who do what they do to improve and enhance its features, then they add lots of extras so this basic product is now anything but basic.
Brother MFC-J6945DW A3 4-in-1
3 Feb 2019
in Printers/Scanners
The Brother MFC-J6945DW is one of Brother’s Business Smart X-Series and is a versatile 4-in-one A3 colour inkjet machine targeted at the varied needs of today’s small offices.
A Weighty System
2 Feb 2019
in Entertainment
Review : Edifier S1000DB
Next in line to deliver my favourite music is the Edifier S1000DB product.
Fingerprint Padlock
1 Feb 2019
in Misc
Another useful gadget from those clever people In Hong Kong, this time a padlock that can truly only be opened by you because it has no key and can only be opened by your finger so be it a box, a door or anything else the contents inside are yours alone.
Sony Handset
31 Jan 2019
in Phones
Review : Sony Xperia XZ2
With a good looking appearance, this next handset does have some faults.
Small Wi-Fi Camera from D-Link
30 Jan 2019
in Homes and Gardens
Recently a range of small home security cameras have been received to review. The trend is for them to be Wi-Fi operated so requiring where you place them just needs to be within the reach of a power point, this is one such device.
Watch your Health
29 Jan 2019
in Mobile Tech
Review : Oaxis Timepiece
Well-known for its work in the development of E ink display phone cases, Oaxis the award-winning technology company, has branched out with its product line up. This new addition, launched via the Kickstarter route, is entitled Timepiece with a price tag of £95 for Early Bird backers.
Optoma BE Live5
28 Jan 2019
in Entertainment
The latest Bluetooth earbuds to cross my desk arrived close to same time as a couple of recent SmartPhones neither of which have a standard 3.5mm socket so ideal to test these earbuds with so they have had a thorough work out.
Journey to Graywitch
26 Jan 2019
in Entertainment
Review : Elephant Games Grim Tales Graywitch
Checking your ancestry can cause problems as this next game reveals.
Passwords!!!
25 Jan 2019
in Software
Passwords are a pain, good passwords are a greater pain, but no password or one that is easily cracked are the greatest pain of all. Certainly you should never use words such as names and try not to repeat passwords however tempting.
An Inflatable Dinosaur
24 Jan 2019
in Misc
Review : [email protected] Stegosaurus
Rather than Puff the Dragon, we have Puff the Dinosaur.
Philips SpeedPro Max
23 Jan 2019
in Homes and Gardens
In relation to another vacuum – many years ago – its founder said ‘so easy even a man can use it’ he was a man, so am I, his statement is also true of this offering from Philips. Literally you clip the base to the tube and the tube to the motor and storage container and switch on and use it. No screws and because each section fits only one way it’s that easy.
A Crouching Cat
22 Jan 2019
in Entertainment
Review : VtechmFurry cat
This toy brings songs and sound effects to a young child’s play area.
Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite Phone
21 Jan 2019
in Phones
To me anyway this is a totally new Chinese phone company, I first heard of them a few weeks ago when I received an invite at short notice to their new UK store at Westfield shopping centre, which due to conflicts I could not make, however I was sent their latest phone the Mi 8 Lite. Looking at their website sees they are far more than just a phone company as they are big – like the world’s fourth largest - in Internet, Connected Homes and Software.
The Lost Family
19 Jan 2019
in Entertainment
Review : Gems of Magic - The Lost Family Graphian
The Fuzzy family needs help. Are you up to the task?
Devolo Magic 2 Whole Home Wi-Fi Kit
18 Jan 2019
in Wireless
Review : Devolo Magic 2 Whole Homw Wi-Fi Kit
Power over Wi-Fi, range extenders and Wi-Fi Extenders are all ways to allow you to get a signal where you may not be able to do so normally, here an offering from Devolo called Magic 2 to allow places that otherwise would need a carrier pigeon to get information in or out help to allow you to stay in touch. Be it loft or basement you can now have connection.
A Battle of Cards
17 Jan 2019
in Entertainment
Review : Kubik Battle
Even 45 years later, the Rubik effect continues to be felt.
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