Category: Accessories

GL.iNet Beryl (GL-MT1300) Wireless Router Review: A travel bag essential for all serious data users

Published date August 14, 2021

A portable router offers lots of flexibility for those who want a safe, reliable, connection when venturing beyond the home or office. But is the GL.iNet Beryl for you?

Amazfit Neo Review: 1980s retro design meets 2020 smartwatch tech

Published date October 12, 2020

This cool retro smartwatch isn’t on sale in the UK, but if you’re up for it you can get the Amazfit Neo imported for around £32. Is it worth a punt?

[Updated] Zepp E Circle Review: A smart watch that oozes style

Published date September 8, 2020

When Zepp reached out to me, my initial response was ‘who?’. It turns out Zepp is the new name for Amazfit and here’s their first smartwatch under the new name…

Realme Watch Review: A small investment for a lot of features

Published date August 12, 2020

Realme’s new smartwatch retails at just £49.99. This may set your expectations low, but you’ll be surprised how much it can do.

Honor Magic Earbuds Review: Can they compete with the big boys?

Published date July 6, 2020

Honor’s Magic Earbuds offer an affordable entry into the world of noise cancelling wearables, along with touch controls and the promise of high-quality sound. But are they up to scratch?

Mifo 05 Plus Wireless Earbuds Review: Keep listening for days

Published date January 6, 2020

Everyone and their dog is making wireless earphones these days, making it a highly competitive market. Even though wireless earphones have been around for a considerable time, it can be said the real interest didn’t happen until Apple launched the AirPods. Since then, we’ve seen clone after clone with eBay,… [Click for more]

Honor Band 5 Review: This work out device works out to be a bargain

Published date October 9, 2019

I haven’t reviewed a wearable for a while, as I’ve been perfectly content with my ageing Amazfit Bip, but I can’t claim to be into technology without looking at other products from time to time. When Honor gave me a Band 5 to check out, I was immediately impressed based… [Click for more]

Review: EE 4GEE Home Router, with Professional Antenna Install

Published date March 13, 2018

I was once blown away by the incredible speed of ADSL. Now it’s like watching paint dry. Thankfully there may now be a realistic alternative for those who aren’t lucky enough to have fibre or cable alternatives. It’s pretty obvious why ADSL no longer cuts the mustard. The need for… [Click for more]

YRoam makes data roaming simple, fast, and free of commitment – even in the UK

Published date March 31, 2017

Without a doubt, data roaming will be easier in Europe from June this year, but venture beyond the EU (that we’re trying to leave anyway) and things can be rather complicated. And by complicated, I mean expensive. Let’s face it, in most cases data roaming totally sucks. Even on tariffs that already include roaming in Europe,… [Click for more]

Honor AP08Q Power Bank Review: An essential, if potentially expensive, accessory for Honor/Huawei phone owners

Published date September 9, 2016

One problem with the latest crop of Huawei/Honor phones is that the company has come up with its very own fast charging standard. You know what they say about standards; the nice thing about them is that there are so many to choose from. Joking aside, multiple standards suck. Qualcomm is… [Click for more]

Review: MEEM backup and charge cable (for Android and iOS)

Published date June 14, 2016

Every now and then I get offered an accessory that really catches my interest. It makes a pleasant change from being asked to look at a new case, screen protector – or another set of speakers. What caught my fancy here is the MEEM charging cable, for Android and iOS, with 16… [Click for more]