Gadgets & Gizmos

Ugreen Nexode Pro 300w 8-Port Desktop Charger Review

14Aug

By StuartNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

Ugreen Nexode Pro 300w 8-Port Desktop Charger Review

Have you ever been in need of more charge points on your desk? Do you have more than just a phone to charge up? Maybe you have multiple phones, an iPad, headphones, earbuds, and more. Well then, Ugreen have you covered. With the Ugreen Nexode Pro 300w 8-Port Desktop Charger you can charge all your devices all at the same time. Fast and Functional Retailing at around £179.99, this is a costly device, but depending on your plug situation, this could be perfect for your setup. Let's find out what else it's got up its sleeve. Design Features Firstly, this is an 8-port GaN charging station. Which, as you might imagine, means it has 8 ports that you can use to charge up whatever you fancy. With 6 USB-C ports, 1 USB-A port and then 1 DC Port. All vying for a share of that total output of 300w...

The Battle of the 3 in 1 Portable Chargers – Anker Vs Belkin Review

11Aug

By JasonNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

The Battle of the 3 in 1 Portable Chargers – Anker Vs Belkin Review

There are loads of 3-in-1 wireless chargers on the market now, but most of them are aimed squarely at Apple users. If you’ve got an iPhone, an Apple Watch and AirPods, you’re spoilt for choice. The interesting thing about the Belkin Modular Charging Dock with Qi2 25W and the Anker Prime Wireless Charging Station (3-in-1, MagGo, AirCool, Foldable, Qi2 25W) is that they’re both premium foldable chargers designed for travel, but they approach the watch charging side of things very differently. At first glance, they seem quite similar. They both fold down into a compact form, they both support Qi2 magnetic charging, and they’re both designed to charge your phone, earbuds and watch from a single unit. Once you actually start using them though, the differences become much more obvious. 3 is ...

28Jul

By StuartNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

Quntis Curved Monitor Light Bar Review

Something that people don't often take into account when they are setting up their own computer area. Lighting. Quntis reached out to us and asked if we wanted to check out one of their solutions and we duly obliged. We then received the Quntis Curved Monitor Light Bar through the post, and it's changed my setup forever. Light In The Dark Coming in two different options, the Warmwhite and the RGB variants. Retailing at under £65 for the Warmwhite and just over £70 for the RGB version, there is something for everyone. Is it all worth it though, or is it just another gimmick that companies have introduced to try and get more money out of gamers? Well, let's see what features this has to help prevent eyestrain. Design Features At first, we weren't sure what this could offer to our already...

Belkin Charging Case Pro for Nintendo Switch 2 Review

15Jul

By JasonNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

Belkin Charging Case Pro for Nintendo Switch 2 Review

When you think of Belkin, gaming accessories probably aren't the first products that spring to mind. My last experience with Belkin was a broadband router I had back in the early 2000s that took a hit, thanks to a lightning strike. The company has since built a strong reputation over the years for reliable charging solutions, cables and mobile accessories, but with the arrival of the Nintendo Switch 2, Belkin has stepped into the gaming space with a range of officially licensed products. One of the standout offerings is the Charging Case Pro, a premium carry case that combines protection with a built-in battery pack to keep your console powered wherever your adventures take you. Power & Protection The idea is a simple one. Most Switch owners already carry a protective case, while ...

UGREEN Announces Honkai: Star Rail Collection

30Jun

By CharlotteNo Comments

News & Updates

UGREEN Announces Honkai: Star Rail Collection

UGREEN are back again with another collaboration! Only this time we're getting an officially licensed UGREEN x Honkai: Star Rail collection! We're big fans of UGREEN and if this collection is anything like the Genshin Impact collection we reviewed last year, you know it's going to be great! This Turn of Events is Quite Interesting... The UGREEN Honkai: Star Rail Collection features five co-branded tech based products as well as an exclusive collectible gift box. Whilst the game itself has many recognisable characters, this collaboration solely draws it's inspiration from Yao Guang. Think ethereal blues, cosmic swirls, peacock motifs and you'll be about there with the whole vibe of these gadgets. So just what are these cool looking gadgetry pieces? Well, let's take a litt...

26Jun

By JasonNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

Scapade Travel Accessories Review

Modern travel demands more than traditional luggage and standard accessories. It requires a seamless integration of security, organisation, and efficient power distribution. Scapade has built a reputation for designing lifestyle gear specifically catered to digital nomads, tech-focused professionals, and frequent flyers. I have been lucky enough to take a look at three of Scapade's flagship products: the Scapade AirPack Travel Backpack, the Scapade MagCard Pro Magnetic Card Holder, and the Scapade MagPower Max Magnetic Powerbank. By integrating Apple's Find My tracking capability and advanced Qi2 charging infrastructure directly into everyday carry items, this ecosystem for iPhones presents a clever solution for the modern commuter. Scapade AirPack Travel Backpack - RRP £124.99 Th...

9Jun

By StuartNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

UGreen Release More Great Products

We recently received another great parcel from Ugreen, inside was a couple of their newest products. The Magflow Air and the FineTrack 2. Both products have their own use case, so let's check out just what makes them worth your money. Old Ideas, New Tech So to start, we have to say that Ugreen release some great products, they are well priced as well as having great features. Even though they release products relatively regularly, they still seem to surprise me. Let's check out the first of the newest products. Ugreen MagFlow Air Ugreen have multiple different power banks in their lineup, but the MagFlow Air feels like the new step in their evolution. Measuring an ultra-slim 8.6mm, and with 5000mAh capacity, this can literally be popped in your pocket when needed. Weighing only 117g...

5Dec

By JasonNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

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 ...