Gadgets & Gizmos

5Dec

By JasonNo Comments

Capsule Dishwasher Review

We’ve all been there, the mountain of plates after dinner, staring back at you like some kind of ceramic Everest. Sure, full-size dishwashers exist, but what if you don’t have the space? Or you’re renting, travelling, or simply hate the idea of installing yet another appliance? Enter The Capsule, the new countertop dishwasher from Loch Electronics. It promises to take the pain out of dish duty while sipping water (just 2.6 litres on a quick wash!) and even sprinkles in some sci-fi flair with UV light drying (perhaps useful for sterilising gamepads?). It doesn’t need plumbing; instead, it runs on two external tanks, one for clean water and one for waste. This makes it great to have within a flat or even a camper van. More Time for Life, Less Scrubbing! It sounds like the ultimate “lazy...

20Nov

By StuartNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

UGREEN NASync DH2300 Review

If you haven't read our recent review of NASync DH4300 Plus, then head over there and check it out. Then, when you come back, we can talk about the new kid on the block, the UGREEN NASync DH2300. The newest entry is an absolutely perfect entry into the NAS world. Costing a mere £169.99 (although at the time of writing the Black Friday sale is on, reducing this to £135.99), this is a great way to get your own storage solution installed at home. Small But Mighty So without boring you too much, let's dive into some of the biggest features of the 2300. Design Features The biggest feature of the 2300 is simply being a local storage system. No more expensive cloud storage costs, you can simply make your own cloud system from the safety of your home network. Being able to hold a storage size ...

29Oct

By StuartNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

UGREEN NASync DH4300 Plus Review

You may have seen our news piece announcing the launch of the DH2300 Plus. In the meantime, while we're waiting for our review unit, UGREEN sent us their NASync DH4300 Plus to see what the fuss was all about. So let us check out just why you should be switching to local backups instead of online cloud based systems. Leaving The Cloud So as I've alluded to above, using a NAS is a great alternative to using a cloud based system. Find out more information below. Design Features As you get the UGREEN NASync DH4300 Plus out of the box, you are greeted with a sleek metallic grey box. Within the removable lid you are greeted with 4 hard drive bays. These can either be filled with 3.5 inch hard drives, or the smaller 2.5 inch ones. I didn't try a mix but I'll be honest, the unit will probably ...

KontrolFreek: Minecraft Creeper Edition Thumbsticks Review

15Oct

By StuartNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

KontrolFreek: Minecraft Creeper Edition Thumbsticks Review

The vast majority of you reading this will already know what KontrolFreek Thumbsticks are. They are small rubber caps that aim to improve grip, accuracy and even the look of your controller. We were lucky enough to be sent a set of the PlayStation 5 and Switch 2 versions of the Minecraft ones. Arriving in the post in all their bright green glory we got to work. You Can’t Kontrol Everything The science is there; raising the height of the thumbsticks means that you have more control over the small inputs that you can carry out. It all makes sense, but it does take a little bit of getting used to at first. There are a number of designs out there as well as different purposes. For example, I used to have a set that were designed to give you more control when playing a racing game. ...

Cable Guys Offer Perfect Halloween Gamer Gift

14Oct

By CharlotteNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

Cable Guys Offer Perfect Halloween Gamer Gift

It's that time of year where TikTok is full of Boo Basket videos and inspiration for the best Halloween gifts. Or maybe that's just my timeline? Anyway, here I was wishing for someone to get me the perfect Halloween gift, when the lovely people at EXG Pro asked me to take a look at their Cable Guys Pumpkin King Jack and Monkey Bomb controller holders. Both are sufficiently spooky looking so of course I said yes. What's This? If you're a regular reader of the Collectibles Section here on Thumb Culture you'll know I've reviewed and written about a fair few Cable Guys products. Most recently the One Piece Luffy Controller Holder. I'm doing things a little different today, a two for one as it were. So let's get into it. Monkey Bomb Controller Holder Now I am not a Call of Duty player, ...

12Oct

By JasonNo Comments

News & Updates

Soundcore Launches Nebula X1 Pro

Imagine rolling a single device into your garden, hitting one button, and suddenly having a full 4K laser cinema with surround sound that feels like you’ve stepped into an IMAX. That’s exactly what Soundcore, Anker’s entertainment brand, has unleashed with the brand-new Nebula X1 Pro, now live on Kickstarter. For movie lovers, gamers, and party hosts, this isn’t just another projector. It’s the world’s first Mobile Theatre Station, and it’s about to change how you think about movie night. A Cinema on Wheels The Nebula X1 Pro looks like a stylish rolling suitcase, but inside it hides an explosive 400-watt sound system and a blazing 4K laser projector. With a retractable handle and tucked-away compartments, it’s built to move wherever the action is. The projector blasts out 3,500...

UGREEN Release New MagFlow Range – Product Review

9Sep

By StuartNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

UGREEN Release New MagFlow Range – Product Review

When UGREEN get in touch and says they want to send us their new and upcoming range, we rarely say no. Enter the UGREEN MagFlow range. Whilst we are still waiting for the third product in the lineup, we thought it was the right time to tell you all about our experience with the range. Ebb and Flow, MagFlow So just what are we looking at today? Well, we got our hands on both the Wireless Power Bank as well as the Magnetic Wireless Charger. So sit back and relax as we bring you some of the finer details of both products. Wireless Power Bank First up is the UGREEN MagFlow Magnetic Wireless Power Bank. This chunky little companion boasts a large 10000mAh capacity, along with a built-in USB-C cable that can be used for 30W output or input. It really is a nice little pocket power solution. ...

One Piece Luffy Cable Guys Controller Holder Review

27Aug

By CharlotteNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

One Piece Luffy Cable Guys Controller Holder Review

With the recent release of the Netflix One Piece adaptation, merchandise for this popular show seems to be popping up everywhere. Which is great news for the anime fans! More mainstream merch means more for the collection! No longer do we have to savour the crumbs of the basement in Forbidden Planet. One Piece is taking over! It started with LEGO and now it's the turn of the One Piece Luffy Cable Guys Controller Holder! The King Of Pirates Anyone wanting to get your hands on this before reading any further, I have some bad news. This is not an insta-buy I'm afraid. Simply because it isn't even available to pre-order just yet! Yes, you'll have to wait to spend your £29.99. But I do also have some good news. The EXG Pro website is allowing fans to sign up to get notified as soon as the pre...

27Aug

By StuartNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

ANTANK S3 MAX Switch 2 Dock Review

If you have ever looked at your Switch 2 console and thought the dock was a little overbearing. Then you should be checking out the Antank S3 Max Switch 2 Dock. This small dock will sit proudly on your desk or TV unit, waiting to be called into action. Small But Mighty Dock! Priced at £38 on the Antank website, although currently at the time of writing, it's on sale at £23! So just what makes this a great alternative to the Nintendo offering? Let's check out the features, and you can decide for yourself. Design Features With something so small, you might not think that there are a vast number of features. Well, you'd be wrong. The dock itself is only as wide as the screen portion of the Switch 2, so it sits quite unobtusely wherever you decide to have it. With some great grippy feed pr...

Cable Guys Cuddle Team Leader Holdem Review

26Aug

By CharlotteNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

Cable Guys Cuddle Team Leader Holdem Review

I am Cuddle Team Leader fan, and this extends outside the virtual world of Fortnite too. From Mecha Team Leader LEGO to Cuddle Team Leader Crocs. If it's inspired by Cuddle Team Leader, I want it. So, as you can imagine, when the Cable Guys Cuddle Team Leader Holdem landed on my desk I was very excited. A Different Kind Of Bear I have been the Thumb Culture go to for Cable Guy product reviews for a little while now. Meaning I've got hands on with a few new product releases. In a change of events the Cuddle Team Leader Holdem is not actually available yet. Instead it's currently up for pre-order, for £18 on the EXG Pro website. So let's take a look to see if it's worth the load time. Specs If you missed my other Cable Guys reviews, then you may not know the key specifications of ...