USB
Review: ICZI USB-C To USB 3.0 4-Port Hub
This little hub from ICZI connects to your device’s USB Type C port, allowing you to connect up to 4 full size USB 3.0 accessories. It comes in a resealable plastic packet with a 2 year warranty card and an instruction leaflet. You’re unlikely to need either of these as everything seems well made and using it is pretty much plug-and-play. This hub is covered in a high quality black pla...[Read More]
Review: iMuto Power Station U6 50W 6-Port USB Charger
More and more gadgets are powered via USB these days so we need to have plenty of charging ports available. The Power Station U6 packs 6 ports and up to 50W of output into a compact, travel-friendly wall charger. At just under 4″ long this little charger is available with either a glossy black or white plastic shell. I tested the UK version and inside the box you also get both a 2-pin “figur...[Read More]
Review: Audew TD-02 Bluetooth Transmitter and Receiver
The TD-02 is a small square adapter that connects with your wired audio device, allowing it to transmit or receive wireless Bluetooth V4.1 audio. It comes in a small cardboard box with a user manual and no less than 4 cables. The USB power cable plugs into a Micro USB socket to charge the internal 450mA battery. The rest of the cables are for your audio connection – 3.5mm and RCA for analogu...[Read More]
Review: Tattu 4 Port USB Wall Charger
There are millions of charging solutions out there. So we’ll never have a shortage of options. But often times we don’t have the charging solution we need until it’s too late. and we’re stuck sharing a charger with family members, or asking a stranger if you can borrow their charger because you left the house w/o a full charge. The best way to get ahead of this problem is t...[Read More]
Review:Aukey PB-N36 20000mAh Power Bank
Not only has this PB-N36 external battery got a massive 20000mAh capacity, but it also gives you the option to recharge it using either a Micro USB or Apple Lightning cable. It has the usual long slab design but comes inside a nice protective drawstring carry pouch. I found you can just leave it with this sleeve fitted since all the ports are located at one end. While it’s a little large to fit in...[Read More]
Review: AidSci Electric Arc Lighter
Still relying on igniting a fuel source with a flint wheel to unleash the power of fire? It’s 2018 folks – we have a gadget for everything. This lighter from AidSci comes nicely packaged in a black cardboard box along with a Micro USB charging cable. It’s almost 10″ long with its head on the end of a 4″ flexible goose-neck arm. This allows you to direct it anywhere yo...[Read More]
Review: Tattu Power Bank Wall Charger Portable 5200mAH
Portable power banks can often be a necessity in life to keep us connected. I don’t think it’s a stretch to say most of us are very busy, always running around, and majority of that time is spent on our portable devices. Our phones, tablets could ALWAYS use more battery life. Today we’ll be taking a look at the Tattu Power Bank. This little black box sport a number of usef...[Read More]
Review: Vadiv WL02 Sleep Aid Alarm Clock Light
The Vadiv WL02 is a rechargeable alarm clock / LED table lamp that has been specifically designed to help you get to sleep and gently wake you up again. At around 7” wide and under 5″ tall it has a round design with a white plastic base and translucent plastic lamp shade. The LED clock and controls are on the top with a speaker and Micro USB power port on the base. It also comes with an inst...[Read More]
Review: Aukey USB Type C to USB 3.0 Adapters (2 Pack)
These pair of adapters convert your USB-C ports to the full-size USB 3.0 connector that’s still commonly used by most of today’s accessories. You’ll need one when connecting accessories to your MacBook / Chromebook or for instance transferring data from your phone to a thumb drive via OTG. They are very compact with a shiny black plastic shell. There’s a standard female blue USB 3.0 Ty...[Read More]
Review: Aukey CC-S1 2-Port 4.8A USB Car Charger
Currently selling for a penny under $9 / £7, this is an inexpensive option for adding a couple of USB charging ports to your car. The other major selling point is it’s compact size which allow the ports to sit flush with your car’s console. It comes with a small instruction leaflet inside Aukey’s no-frills packaging. Overall it seems well made with a shell made from shiny black p...[Read More]
Review: Tattu 45W USB-C Travel Wall Charger
This compact charger from Tattu supports the USB Power Delivery 2.0 standard to deliver up to 45W from it’s single USB Type C socket. It plugs into US power sockets using two fold-out prongs, and also comes with both European and UK adapters. You’re probably already aware that the USB-C connector is the new standard which is reversible and can carry more current for a faster charge. It...[Read More]
Review: iMobie PhoneRescue for Android
The importance of backups are often stressed to computer users, but this often gets overlooked when it comes to that little computer in our pocket. iMobie’s PhoneRescue software runs on either a Windows or Mac PC and allows you to backup / restore all the personal data sitting on your Android or iOS phone. I downloaded the Windows / Android version of the app from the iMobile website. Once i...[Read More]