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Review: PowerBee Executive and Elite Solar Phone Chargers
UK company PowerBee specialise in providing a range of solar products including lights, fountains and phone chargers. Today we take a look at two of their power banks which can not only be charged by plugging them in but also just by leaving them sitting in the sun. Both devices have a glossy black plastic shell, with the Executive finished off with a chrome (also plastic) surround. At the top of ...[Read More]
Review: XTZ HeadPhone Divine
Review: XTZ HeadPhone Divine I will be honest and say that before this review, I hadn’t heard of the Swedish audio manufacturer XTZ. But checking through their website, I can see that they develop some amazing audio products, and should be on any audiophiles map. I was then excited to see that they have declared a “(r)evolution of the headphone” with the launch of their new Di...[Read More]
Review: Plinth
Plinth Tablet Stand In the past I have had a few tablet stands in the forms of; cases, simple cut out bits of plastic and even Popobe Teddy Bear stands. I had never heard of Plinth before but I was sent a review unit having completely missed its initial kickstarter campaign. John Bull spent two years designing his Plinth tablet stand before taking it to the online crowd fund sourcing websit...[Read More]
Review: Solememo SE90 Bluetooth Speaker
It’s can be difficult for manufacturers to make their products stand out and this is especially the case with the cut-throat Bluetooth speaker market. The shade of orange that Solememo have used with their SE90 certainly helps but does it deliver much else to make it stand out? Build Quality & Design The cardboard box packaging is a mile away from the stylish presentation of some premium produ...[Read More]
Review: iLumi Smartbulbs
Review: iLumi Smartbulbs Smart items are a fantastic way to save energy, keep a close eye on things and to generally look cool in the process. I have always looked into Smartbulbs and was excited to receive two from iLumi. As with most of these kind of products, the hardware is only as good as the software, iLumi have come far, but I feel there is still room to grow. The bulbs are solid, but the s...[Read More]
Review: Soundpeats QCY QY7 Sports Bluetooth Headphones
You mightn’t have heard of the Soundpeats brand or their parent company SoundSoul audio, but if their budget QY7 sports Bluetooth headphones are anything to go by then brand recognition doesn’t count for a great deal. Build Quality & Design Each tear-drop shaped earpiece has a glossy black plastic shell accented in a choice of colours – black, red, blue, yellow or green (pictured), and c...[Read More]
Review: Livescribe 3 Smartpen
Review: Livescribe 3 Smartpen The Livescribe 3 was released about 18 months ago. So I would understand some questions about the late review. The smartpen finally has software support for Android! I first caught wind of the Android app being released back in March, the preview was released just a couple weeks ago, and now I am allowed to explain how the hardware and app work. After only a couple of...[Read More]
Review: Sennheiser Momentum M2-IEG In-Ear Headphones
In the past we’ve praised the few audio companies that have removed their Apple shaped blinkers and produced wired headphones with in-line controls that are Android compatible. The failure of Android device manufacturers to completely agree on a standard has made doing so more complicated than it need be, but the Android market share is becoming impossible to ignore. It’s therefore no ...[Read More]
Review: Avantree PowerHouse
Review: Avantree PowerHouse The Avantree PowerHouse Desk USB Charging Station is a great solution for charging multiple devices at home or at the office. It can charge 4 devices simultaneously with its 4.5A output, and will keep your desk or table top tidy. I’m sure we all have a phone and tablet maybe a smartwatch, even your partner’s phone. One of the biggest drawbacks in toda...[Read More]
Review: Avatar yourself with PadBot
Review: Avatar yourself with PadBot Have you ever wanted to put yourself into a robot, and move around somewhere else? So did I, and I was incredibly excited to see my new PadBot arrive in the post. These controllable devices tend to be very expensive. Running between 2000 and 3000 pounds on average. Allowing you to connect to the device remotely and control it, moving about the space as though y...[Read More]
Review: EasyAcc DP100 Bluetooth Speaker
Review: EasyAcc DP100 Bluetooth Speaker With a million and one Bluetooth speakers already on the market and the seven hundred fifty thousand we’ve already reviewed, in this piece we turn our attention to the EasyAcc Dp100. A solid performer at the lower price bracket but looks like a certain high end speaker by Sonos, namely the Play 1. (We’ll share the Amazon link description a...[Read More]
Solememo S530 Bluetooth Sports Headphones Review
Bluetooth headphones come in all shapes and sizes and to suit most budgets, but when I see a pair costing £17 / $28 then I start to hear warning bells. However Solememo have managed to bring a pair of sports headphones in at this price point which turns out to be a pleasant surprise. Build Quality & Design Available in black, red or white with chrome accents the S530s have a glossy plastic she...[Read More]