Aqara’s Indoor Security Camera E1 is the little sibling to their excellent Camera Hub G3, aimed at those who don’t quite need all the bells and whistles or the higher price. But don’t let that fool you! The pan and tilt E1 is a robust indoor security camera with a great feature set and solid […]
iFi GO blu review: The best Bluetooth mobile DAC right now
Great googa mooga, this DAC/Amp is impressive! It’s beautiful on the outside, feature-packed on the inside, and has some EQ presets that liven up the party when you want. iFi Audio makes great audio kit, but they’ve outdone themselves with this one, and it will grow with you. It can be updated over the air […]
The Aqara Camera Hub G3 puts the “fun” in highly “functional”
When you first unbox Aqara’s diminutive Camera Hub, you’re greeted by a tiny face with removable cat ears. It’s all very kawaii (Japanese slang for “cute”) if you’re into anime and such, but that cute little face belies a monster of a device inside. It does a lot and you’re going to wind up asking […]
Attain desktop audio Nirvana with the iFi Zen DAC 3
I’ve been on a tear lately reviewing DACs, and I have to say that my time with the Zen DAC 3 has been fun. It’s a beautiful machine that looks great on a desk, with the audio chops to match. You get a lot for $229, and my only gripe is that I’d like to […]
The Quedelix-5K DAC is an inexpensive EQ tinkerer’s dream
The Quedelix-5K DAC/Amp is a marvel of engineering on several levels. The most impressive of which is the true 10 and 20-band PEQ found in its companion app. Throw in Hi-Res Bluetooth audio, MEMs microphones for phone calls, and both single-ended and Balanced outputs (2.5mm), and you have one of the most versatile mobile DACs […]
Get great Hi-Res Audio for just $60 with the Fosi Audio DS2 DAC
You regularly hear tales of audiophile life being exorbitantly expensive, but it doesn’t have to be. For $60, you can get a well-manufactured, well-equipped DAC/Amp in the Fosi Audio DS2 2024 and have plenty of money to spend on a quality headphone or IEM purchase. Fosi Audio DS2: Price and availability (Image credit: Tshaka Armstrong) […]
Aqara Camera Hub G2H Pro gives you a lot for your money!
Aqara is a top-tier HomeKit smart home device manufacturer. Window/door, temperature, motion, and vibration sensors are among the items you can buy from them but when you put a device like the Camera Hub G2H Pro in the mix, you can now connect everything without needing a separate hub. That and some strong privacy and […]
Jony Ive’s OpenAI hardware device could be his next world-changing design
He brought Apple’s hardware design to new heights — could Jony Ive do the same for the burgeoning market for AI-focussed hardware? That’s the hope for Ive’s next project, which will see the veteran designer team up with ChatGPT developer OpenAI for a new hardware device leveraging the company’s fast-growing artificial intelligence products. The partnership […]
SOVLIT-iSAR: Cutting-Edge Technology Shrinks Search Zones and Saves Lives in Remote Areas
SOVLIT-iSAR is an Intelligent Search And Rescue (= iSAR) support system designed to save the lives of individuals lost in areas without mobile communication coverage, commonly referred to as mobile communication shadow zones. These shadow zones often exist in remote or harsh environments like national parks, deserts, or wilderness backcountry areas. SOVLIT-iSAR is engineered to […]
This new 4K projector is tempting me to replace my LG C2 TV, just so I can watch Slow Horses on a 200-inch display
You probably have a large TV as big as 80 inches in your front room. But have you considered a projector that can deliver video as big as 200 inches? This is where the NEBULA Cosmos 4K SE Projector comes in. Priced at $1299 / £1299, Nebula’s latest product wants to redefine what it means […]