Gadgets & Gizmos

Belkin Charging Case Pro for Nintendo Switch 2 Review

15Jul

By JasonNo Comments

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 ...

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...