Tech NewsRedmi Buds 8 Pro Review April 8, 2026Xiaomi released the Redmi Buds 8 Pro towards the end of February, and I have been checking them out for the past few weeks. I reviewed the Redmi Buds 6 back in January 2026, but never reviewed the Pro variant. With an affordable £65 price point, the new Redmi Buds 8 Pro are well-specced, equipped... James SmytheXiaomi Tag Review vs Ugreen FineTrack Duo – Bluetooth Tracker Compatible with Apple Find My and Google Android Find Hub March 30, 2026Back in February, I reviewed the Ugreen FineTrack Duo, which at the time was the first Bluetooth tracker available in the UK that supported both Apple Find My and Google Find Hub. Xiaomi recently launched its own Tag, which also supports both Apple Find My and Google Find Hub. There is very little difference between... James SmytheSwitchBot AI Hub Review March 24, 2026When SwitchBot announced its AI Hub a few weeks ago, I did not pay much attention to it, assuming it was a typical smart home hub with AI thrown in as a marketing buzzword. We have all seen plenty of products slap ‘AI’ on the box without offering anything meaningful, and I expected this to... James SmytheDell Pro 16 Plus (PB16250) Review with Intel Core Ultra 7 268V March 22, 2026Most of my laptop reviews are loaned from the respective company, and I only get two or three weeks to test it. This, however, is my new work laptop, so I have had more time with it and used it extensively in an IT support environment. Specification The Dell Pro 16 Plus is available in... James SmytheUsed Renault Megane E-Tech Review – 73 Plate – 2023 Model March 14, 2026I should be upfront: I am a tech enthusiast, not a car person. I have always found driving more of a necessary inconvenience than a pleasure, and I did not even learn until my mid-thirties. For years, a 16-year-old 1-litre Vauxhall Corsa suited my needs perfectly – I was doing around 2,000 miles a year... James SmytheUgreen Maxidok 17-in-1 Thunderbolt 5 Docking Station Review March 14, 2026The Thunderbolt 5 docking station market has matured considerably over the past year. I have reviewed the Startech Thunderbolt 5 Universal Docking Station and the Anker Prime TB5 Docking Station, and both represent solid, well-priced options at the mid-range of the market. The Ugreen Maxidok 17-in-1 is going after a different buyer – one who... James SmytheUgreen Maxidok 17-in-1 Thunderbolt 5 Docking Station Review March 12, 2026I recently reviewed the relatively affordable and excellent Startech.com Thunderbolt 5 Universal Docking Station, and last year, the Anker Prime TB5 Docking Station. Ugreen have recently launched three new Thunderbolt 5 docking stations of their own, and the Ugreen Maxidok 17-in-1 is the top-of-the-range model, supporting dual 6K/8K displays, a multi-gig Ethernet port and most... James SmytheUgreen launches Maxidock Thunderbolt 5 docking station range in the UK March 10, 2026Ugreen has opened pre-orders for its new Maxidock Thunderbolt 5 range, a line of three docking stations aimed at laptop users who need a single hub for multi-display setups, high-speed storage, and device charging. The range is built around the Thunderbolt 5 standard, which supports bandwidth of up to 120Gbps and display outputs up to... James SmytheUltion Nuki Review – Smart Lock Pro 5th Gen with Ultion Door Handle and 3-star PLUS Ultion lock March 5, 2026I reviewed the Ultion Smart Lock back in 2020, which integrated the Danalock V3 into a handle and included an Ultion high-security cylinder. I thought it was an excellent lock, and the £50 or so price premium over a Danalock V3 seemed well worth it. Admittedly, the Danalock part of it was not the best... James SmytheAnker brings new charging, audio, smart home and robotics products to MWC 2026 March 1, 2026Anker Innovations has used Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona to showcase a range of new products spanning its Anker, Soundcore and eufy brands. The lineup includes a new colour option for its smart display charger, a 3-in-1 wireless charging station, over-ear headphones, a robot vacuum, a robot lawn mower and a wearable breast pump.... James Smythe
