Reviews
Review: iBlockCube Nimble 35W USB-C Travel Adapter
Keeping your gadgets charged up can be a challenge, but never more so than when you’re travelling. When going to a hotel for the first time you’ve no idea how many wall sockets there’ll be or where they’ll be located. Plus having to pack multiple chargers and travel adapters can be a real hassle. Nimble is the new solution from iBlockCube – combining a compact travel adapte...[Read More]
Review: Xiaomi Mi Band 4
Fitness trackers are all the rage, but big brands like Fitbit and Garmin tend to get fairly expensive. With the Mi Band 4, Xiaomi aim to provide a more budget-friendly smartband with comparable quality and functionality. Inside the box you get the Mi Band 4 itself, USB charger and an instruction booklet. The fitness tracker has a flat oval shape that squeezes inside a slim TPU band. The front of t...[Read More]
How electronic product reviews can impact your buying decisions
According to reliable research findings, 86% of customers read local business reviews before making any purchases. Inarguably, people trust recommendations provided by online reviews just as highly as endorsements from family and friends. Thus, the growth of e-commerce reviews has dramatically reshaped the advertising landscape in recent years. Consumers are less attracted to traditional marketing...[Read More]
Review: Orico F4U-U3 USB 3.0 4-Port Transparent Hub
Orico’s F4U-U3 4 port hub allows you to add three additional USB 3.0 ports to your PC or laptop. This hub has a strip of four USB 3.0 ports along the top, with a couple of connection ports located at one end. The main Micro USB Type B port connects the hub to your computer using the included cable. The other optional Micro USB port is for those times you need additional power – if you ...[Read More]
Review: Digoo BB-T2 Professional Hair Clipper
Going to the barber is a distant memory to a balding guy like me. These days a quick once-over with a hair trimmer is all I need. If you’re looking to save a few bucks and cut hair at home then the Digoo BB-T2 is a professional quality hair clipper available for around the price of a single haircut. This rechargeable hair trimmer comes in a cardboard box along with a USB charging cable, clea...[Read More]
Review: VissonTech X88 PRO Android TV Box
The VissonTech X88 PRO is a new Android 9.0 TV Box based around the Rockchip RK3318 processor. Selling for under $50, this box offers decent specs at a budget price… RK3318 SoC – Quad-Core 64bit Cortex-A53 CPU with Penta-Core Mali-450 GPU 16/32/64GB of EMMC storage 2/4GB or SDRAM 2 USB Type A ports – 1 x USB3.0, 1 x USB2.0 Ethernet:10/100M standard RJ-45 2.4G /5G dual-band Wifi 8...[Read More]
Review: EarFun UBOOM Portable Bluetooth Speaker
The EarFun UBOOM is a newly launched 24W Bluetooth V5.0 speaker that boasts 360° sound, IPX7 waterproofing and a 16 hour battery life. Pick up a couple of UBOOMs, and you’ll be able to pair them together to deliver true stereo separation. The UBOOM stands at around 6.5″ tall with a cylindrical shape that widens towards the base for added stability. Fabric covers the speaker grill sides...[Read More]
Review: Tribit MAXSound Plus 24W Bluetooth Speaker
The Tribit MAXSound Plus Bluetooth speaker packs a powerful 24W output and up to 20 hours of battery life into a compact, waterproof unit for under $56 / £50. At under a foot long and less than 3″ wide, the MAXSound Plus is highly portable and (at just under 600g) won’t weigh you down. The metal grill and rubberised shell seem tough and well made, while also boasting IPX7 waterproofing...[Read More]
Review: Eachine E58 720p WiFi Quadcopter Drone
Along with their huge fun factor, drones allow the capture of aerial footage that would otherwise be prohibitively expensive. For under $60 the Eachine E58 is an attractive little budget quadcopter with integrated 720p camera (a 1080p option is also available). Along with the mini-drone you get an instruction booklet, wireless controller, Micro USB charging cable, 2 spare 3.7V LiPo 500mAh batterie...[Read More]
Review: Novoo and Omars USB Type C Hubs
Laptops no longer need a bulky, proprietary docking station thanks to the power of the USB-C port. Today we’re taking a look at a couple of USB-C hubs that will allow you to quickly add USB 3.0, Ethernet and video ports (along with a couple of memory card slots) – all from a compact accessory that takes very little space in your laptop bag. Novoo Portable Handle 8-Port Hub The design o...[Read More]
Review: Xiaomi 20W Qi Wireless Charging Pad
Wireless charging is definitely convenient, but it’s often a lot slower than plugging in a cable. This charging pad from Xiaomi supports fast charging of Qi compatible devices up to a super-speedy 20W. Qi is a widely supported standard for wireless charging, but different devices can accept different charging rates. For instance, Xiaomi’s latest flagships can handle the full 20W output...[Read More]
Review: Simgot EM2 IEM Earphones
Simgot EM2 come nicely packaged with a fancy leather carry case and a selection of different sized penetrating or balanced ear-tips. The earpieces have a low resonance polycarbonate shell that has been contoured to fit the ear, and these even come in a choice of 5 different colours (green, clear, pink, purple or semi-transparent black). The 4-core braided silver-plated cable loops over the ear and...[Read More]