The Digital Lifestyle Show #664 – Not Magic and not a Leap?
Welcome to this week’s podcast where Garry, Richard and I talk over the weeks tech news. We talk live streaming video in 360, Windows 10 builds, how using a better PC Windows Mixed Reality really improves the experience, Your Phone and Microsoft Edge gets the thumbs up. We also discus…
Video: iClever Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Set
If you are on the lookout for a new keyboard and mouse you should checkout the iClever wireless keyboard and mouse set. Priced at £32.99 (on Amazon) the set comes with a rechargeable keyboard, battery powered mouse and USB wireless receiver. The keyboards and mouse connect up to a PC…
Video: Setting up and review of Netgear’s Arlo Pro Wireless Security System
In this video, I unbox and setup a Netgear Arlo Pro security system. I already have a couple of Arlo Q standalone camera (see my review from last year) but the Arlo Pro cameras are wireless and connect to a base station. The system comes with a base station, which…
Video: Zyxel Multy X mesh WiFi System review
In this video, I review the Zyxel Multy mesh router. The system is a Tri-band AC3000 system with two unit which covers 464m2 range with a single SSID and password (£249.99 on Amazon) Installing the system is quick and easy, I used the Multy Android app (iOS is also available)…
Video: Tribit Bluetooth XSports Fly headphone Review
In this video, I take a quick look at the Tribit XSport Fly Bluetooth sports headphones. The headphones cost $29.98 from Amazon.com (not available in the UK yet) and are IPX7 waterproof. They comes with a soft shell carry case, Micro-USB charging cable and replacement ear covers (3 sizes). There…
Video: Acer Swift 5 lightweight laptop review
In this video, I take a look the Acer Swift 5. The model I have has an Intel i7 processor, 8GB of RAM and 256GB SSD drive. This configuration comes in around £800 and is extremely light so is this a road warrior’s dream machine? Specs: Intel Core i7 8…
Video: Setting up Hive View, Hive Sensor, Hive Active Light and smart actions
I have been a user of Hive Smart Heating system for over year and love how I can control it via my PC, phone or Amazon Alexa. Hive is not just about smart heating, they have a range of smart home solutions some of which I am looking at in…
Video: FIFINE USB Lapel Microphone Review
If you are recording video, podcasts, Skype calls or voice-overs you need a good microphone solution for your PC. You could use a headset but if you are doing video as well something simpler like a lapel microphone would be a better solution. The £14.99 (on Amazon) lapel microphone from…
Unboxing and first look at the Amazon Echo Spot UK Edition (with video)
This week Amazon released the Amazon Echo Spot in the UK. The new Spot is designed for the desktop or bedroom table with a small screen. The Spot has a 2.5 colour touch screen and a 1.4 inch speaker and looks really stylish. Setup Setting up the Echo Spot is…
Video: Acer Switch 5 review. A better option than a Surface Pro?
Since Microsoft introduced the Surface range we have seen OEMs step up and compete directly with Microsoft’s devices. The Acer Switch 5 is a direct answer to the Surface Pro range with a detachable keyboard, kick stand, pen and convertible form factor. Design There is no doubt that the Switch…
