GadgetSpeak Articles
GadgetSpeak has close to 5,000 product reviews and other articles. You can use this page to find others opinions on anything from mobile phones to computers to the latest kitchen appliance
If you follow the instructions, will this turn you into an artist?
With this next title, you can join tourists visiting Los Angeles but do not expect an abundance of background information.
For the next episode of its Amazing Vacation series of titles, Lazy Turtle Games has decided to take us on a tour of the City of Angels. Classified as a Hidden Object title, Amazing Vacation – Los Angeles spreads its field of operation over 20 locations covering different aspects of the host city.
If you are looking for an item suitable for Fathers Day (16-6-24) then this game could will fit the bill. Another feature in favour is that unlike a lot of other games the playing time is only 15 to 30 minutes.
Its solid box contains two packs of cards which come in a solid box 12x10x3.5cm that should keep the cards safe between games. There is a 12 page rule book the same size as the box so it can sit safely on top of the packs of cards. Each pack of cards are two different types so in fact there are really four packs, two packs of 48, one of 14 and the other just 10.
Rather than give you a view of the outside world, a window can depict a scene from a story.
With its title giving a strong clue as to its form of game play, Stories in Glass sets you the challenge of solving puzzles based on the concept of building up stained glass windows. Developed by Tiny Little Lion and subtitled Winter, this puzzle game brings together a variety of picturesque scenes formed from glass elements and with a Winter based theme. You just need to correctly position the coloured glass elements in various shapes to produce completed scenic images.
Jigsaw fans have another sources of puzzles to keep them busy with this next title.
Those with a very long memory may recollect a song by the Searchers entitled “Sweets for my Sweet”. I was reminded of this popular song from over 50 ears ago when taking a look at this next offering from Denda Games. This was due mainly to the product’s subtitle.
Take the opportunity to discover more about the history and civilisations of various countries with this next title.
World Wonders – Hidden Histories is a Hidden Object / Mini Game Puzzle offering from the 8 Floor Game team. Available in Collector’s Edition format, this title invites you to visit a number of countries and discover more about their past history and the civilisations they represent. The schedule on offer with this title takes in Cambodia, Jordan, Egypt, China, Greece, Thailand and Mexico plus the additional CE bonus of a visit to India.
It is time to test your nanogram skills as you travel around Africa.
Following on from taking a Winter Holiday excursion, as part of its Adventure Mosaic series, DIGIMIGHT spreads its scope even further and offers to take you on a Moto-Trip to Africa. This journey will encompass stop-overs in Egypt, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia and Madagascar. Each of these locations features 30 levels of nanogram game play that is mounted against localised landscapes of the visited area.
With power in your pocket, you can travel freely without worrying about loosing contact with everybody.
If you have power then you should be ready to go but, unfortunately, power is not always readily available at your fingertips when you need it. News has just reached me that UGREEN, a company established to provide revolution hardware and digital solutions, have come up with a couple of devices that could help ease maters when power if not immediately available. This solution from UGREEN comes in the form of two devices offering magnetic power bank facilities of different capacities.
Joining the ever-increasing ranks of smartphone models is the Sony Xperia I V handset which has been keeping out reviewer company.
I must admit to a certain element of surprise when offered the opportunity to review a particular Sony smartphone. The model in question was the Sony Xperia 1 V whose launch has been announced nine months ago, which some might regard as a hefty chunk of some phone models life span. But once the initial burst of surprise departed I was ready to take on the task of checking the capabilities of the Sony Xperia 1 V product when put to the test.
This is possibly the easiest set of Ear Buds I have reviewed to link to a phone or other such device. However there is another side as Skullcandy do seem to be taking the environment seriously as there was not a single piece of plastic anywhere in the box there was only paper and card both of which are recyclable.
The whole box is only 10x6x2.5cm but everything you need including the recharge unit are included, even two extra sets of buds. The charge unit is only 5x3x2cm with a short 3cm long USB 'C' lead that wraps around the side to live in the base of the unit. The buds are stored in there when not in use and you remove them to link to your device. The total weight of the charge unit with the buds is only 21grams.
Match 3 game play provides the platform to return a relic to its normal resting place.
e-Funsoft has added to its extensive collection of Match 3 titles that challenge players. This latest addition comes as part of the Gaslamp Cases series of Victorian melodramas. Now up to number eight in this particular series, the Gaslamp Cases 8 offering is entitled Quest for the Relic and features the combined investigative talents of Morgan, Jack and Tensin as you are led through a story line that many, including myself, will find quiet forgettable.
Can you complete a range of tasks as you set out to defeat a Witch and take control of a Wand of Power?
Itera Labs has added to its Witch Island series of titles with a third offering entitled Legacy - Witch Island 3. Your role in this combination of Hidden Object game play and mini game puzzle solving is that of a Princess. Your task will be to set out to defeat an evil Witch who has plans of taking over the two worlds to which she will invite you to visit.
When awakening from a deep sleep, you need to visit a Whispering Wood.
Developed by Lazy Turtle Games, The Far Kingdoms - Awakening Quest sets you on the trail of rescuing the Kingdom of Elysia from a sleeping curse. This curse is the work of an evil witch named Morgana. Not only has the witch cast this magic spell but she has also stolen a magic amulet which gives her special powers.
This web cam can be used both inside and outside. It is especially good at night when there is little light around. A near 3metre long USB 'C' to USB lead fits into the back of the unit and there is also a 13amp USB plug supplied so you need to be less than that distance from a 13amp plug.
The camera is round at 5.5cm and is 5cm from the back of the USB 'C' lead to the front. It has a stand attached to the base that can be used as such or extended vertically by 9.5cm and screws are provided should you wish to permanently fix it to a wall. The camera rotates manually should you need to aim the camera at a different direction. Alternately it can be used with a supplied magnetic base plate to any magnetic surface or stuck to a clean wall.
If you play your cards right, then this game could improve your win ratio.
There are numerous computer titles, based on the Solitaire card game that are currently available. In many cases those involved in the development of these digital format of the game have integrated the card playing aspect into a baking story with various interesting additions to suit the gaming experience. However there are some exceptions to this trend and this next title under review is one such offering. The product under focus is entitled Winterland Solitaire.
Can you discern truth from legend as you look into a story that has stood the test of time?
Is it a myth or reality? Take your pick when the main focus is that of the Loch Ness monster. This could be the challenge that faces you if you take on the challenge offered in the Domini Games title of Myth or Reality - Mystery of the Lake. Available in Collector's Edition format, this offering comes with a wide selection of bonus items including a bonus chapter for those who finish the main game, to add to the overall playing experience.
Time to pair up with the Walker family as you add a coffee shop to the facilities on offer to the Animalville community.
The ever-busy Walker family continue in their efforts to enhance the appeal of Animalville. With this latest venture, Jet Dogs Studio have set the family the task of creating a coffee shop for a place where the local residents of Animalville can spend their mornings and early evening relaxing periods. You are cast in the role or providing help in the title of Shopping Clutter 21.
A rather different flat panel from AOC as it does not come with a standard stand instead part of the back folds out from the base. This can be used just with the USB 'C' to USB 'C' lead and as such it might go on journeys with you to show output from things other than a notebook and because of that comes with a fabric case to carry it in.
The monitor measures 36x23x1cm and weighs 1092 grams. It comes with four screws and a small panel should you wish to fix it to a wall. Also provided apart from the already mentioned USB 'C' to USB 'C' lead are a USB to USB 'C' lead, HDMI to mini HDMI lead and a power adapter with a two pin lead so you would need an adapter to plug into a 13amp plug.
Looking to enhance the gaming experience, Trust International as announced a new accessory.
Game players, especially the competitive variety, do like to surround themselves with the equipment that will enhance their playing skills and enjoyment of success. If you fall into this category and are looking to add some extra features to your game playing experience then you might be interested in this next news announcement. Trust International, a company seeped in the development of digital lifestyle accessories, has announced the arrival of its Luminous RGB Gaming Desk.
With echoes of the Flying Dutchman, creeping fog and disappearing work force, can you survive to solve this mystery.
Mystical Riddles - Ship from Beyond is a Hidden Object Adventure game from the catalogue of Domini Games. I have been checking out the Collector's Edition version of the product which bundles various extra items to enhance the playing experience. These bonus offerings are made up of a mixture of those that are available immediately while others will require needing to be encountered first in the main game.
This Notebook made by ACER is one of the Nitro 5 range. Its not quite the most powerful but still should help you to stay alive for longer if you are into games. It is also a very useful business notebook as it has numeric keyboard included to the right of the main keyboard.
Going around the outside of the there is a Kensington Lock port, Ethernet, USB3 and audio out on the left, the front is clear, on the right are three LED's and two USB3. The back has charging port, USB 'C' and HDMI. The base has four mid sized rubber feet to keep it off whatever you place it on and allow extra ventilation. The 104 keyboard is 3cm in from the back and this space has the rather good speakers. Left and right has a .65cm gap and the 10.5x7.
Always keen to help, a friendly fox finds itself solving a crime that he is supposed to have committed.
About three years ago I came across Montgomery Fox. This is a gaming character rather than an occasional visitor to my back garden in search of available food scraps. Developed by Paprikan, Monty started his gaming career with the Case of the Diamond Necklace before tackling the Case of the Missing Ballerinas. Now our pesky friend is back for a third adventure as he takes the lead in the Revenge of Victor Draven.
Can you provide the assistance required by a teenaged fox in the search for his sister?
For this next title under review, DIGIMIGHT would like to invite you to explore the delights that can be encountered in the Fantasy Forest. This particular location is the chosen setting for a romp that is made up of a mixture of Solitaire game play and puzzle solving as you attempt to reunite a brother and sister.
How secure is your computer from outside attacks? It is up to you to make sure it is protected.
ESET has recently released its new and improved ESET HOME subscription based product. Capable of operating on the Windows, macOS, Android and iOS platforms, this security based software will be available in a choice of three customer-centric packages depending upon the needs of the user. Appropriately named , this choice of packages features a range of protection services. For the purpose of this review I have been checking out the protection offered by ESET HOME Security Premium.
Quite unusually this is not an actual review. Nitro is a range of notebooks, the one I wanted to review was not currently available from ACER. To buy it is only available from VERY, so next week all being well I will tell you about the model I am reviewing that is a little less powerful and -because the VERY offer is so special- is more expensive. If my review continues to be as promising as it currently looks then this unit if I had reviewed it could well earn the very rarely awarded 5 by 5 award.
So what does this offer firstly the screen is bigger than most at 17.3 inches, second it has a 1TB SSD drive twice the size of the unit I am reviewing. It has a 12th Gen Intel processor where my unit is 11th Gen. Most other features are simular so while this unit costs £999 against £1049 for the unit I am reviewing you see why with the larger screen, slightly later Gen Intel processor and double the size of SSD this is a very powerful unit.
Islanders and wildlife need your help to repair the damage caused by violent storms.
When recently reviewing the Mixo Games' title of Twistinfo Turtle Bay, I noticed a reference to the company's earlier offering of Twistinfo - Bird Paradise. Following up this lead I was able to download and check out this puzzle solving offering which arrives in Collector's Edition format. This product bundled various bonus items to supplement the main game action and forms the focus of this review.
Judging by the number of cat images available on the Internet, you might suppose that this popular pet is in total control.
The Ailurophiles (that's cat lovers for those who have not swallowed a dictionary) at 8 Floor Games have produced their version 4 of the company's Cute Cats series of jigsaws. As usual this title presents its collection of 500 images spread over five books, each holding 100 images displayed on 26 pages.
Now the tourist season is over, can you spare the time to help the fairies tidy up their home from rubbish left behind.
Developed by Seven Sails, this next game, entitled Enchantment - Secret Hideaway Collector's Edition, sets you the task of tidying up the location known as Thicket Wood from the after-effects caused by the tourist season. As Thicket Wood is home to fairies, and they much prefer a spick and span environment to the current clutter state, your work will involve a number of tasks as you return the woods to a fairly friendly state.
Only three inches bigger than a 24inch offering but the amount of extra space on your desktop is considerably more 2160x1440 as against 1920x1080, until you see the extra amount of Desktop you will not believe how much larger it is. The imperial diagonal screen measurement is 27inches.
The best way to describe it is an 'L' that has fallen on its side so you have a 16.5cm area at the right that is 32cm high and a10cm area that is 60cm long at the base so that's lots of extra information or as this is a gaming flat panel a chance to see your enemy a lot sooner. The measures 60.5x30.5x1.5cm. On the bottom right underneath are six buttons that control everything including volume level from its internal speakers. However the Auto settings for brightness etc.
When the land erupts, you need to come to the rescue of an island's animals and human residents.
Like the mythical island of Saint Marie, home to the BBC Television's "Death in Paradise" series, which has far more than its fair share of murders, the Mixo Games created location of Turtle Bay is similarly affected. However, in this case, the affliction concerns natural disasters rather than the murder of individual residents of the island. You can visit this location and discover more about it with a visit to Twistinfo - Turtle Bay Collector's Edition game.
Older articles
Main Menu
