James Smythe

I have previously reviewed a few Tozo earbuds and headphones such as the Tozo OpenBuds, Tozo HT3 and the Tozo Tonal Dots T12. They have generally been excellent, and they appear to be a decent brand for affordable earbuds that often undercuts more established budget brands such as Soundpeats and EarFun.

I have previously reviewed several of the Mobile Pixels monitors including the Mobile Pixels Duex Max Portable Monitor and Mobile Pixels Trio and competing products such as the Aura Displays Triple Aero 15.6 Pro Max.

Neither my partner nor I has green thumbs, and my partner kills every plant she buys, so I was intrigued to test the Willow Smart Plant Sensor to see if it can help fix our neglectful attitude towards plants.

AI note-taking devices are all the rage right now. My first experience with them was the Plaud Note, then the Plaud Note Pro and Plaud NotePin S. Boya Notra AI Note Taker was next, and I then reviewed three tablets with similar features, the iFLYTEK AINote 2 and AINOTE Air 2, and more recently the TCL Note A1 NXTPAPER.

Becoming a digital nomad used to sound like something reserved for coders in Bali or freelancers with suspiciously perfect Instagram feeds. Now it’s much more practical. With remote work tools, online job platforms, digital banking, and visa portals all available on the web, it’s possible to build a nomadic lifestyle without ever setting foot in a traditional office. The trick isn’t just wanting the lifestyle. It’s knowing how to turn internet access into income, admin, and actual mobility.

The Ugreen Nexode Pro 300W Desktop Charger is the latest desktop charging solution from Ugreen, and it is a bit different from most high-powered desktop chargers.

Garmin has added the Fenix 9 to its adventure watch line, sitting alongside the existing Fenix 8 range on the UK site rather than replacing it outright, as Fenix 8 remains listed for sale. This article sets out how the two watches compare on paper, using the specification pages published by Garmin for the Fenix 9 in 43mm and the Fenix 8 47mm AMOLED model. It covers design, display, battery, storage, sensors, health tracking, sports features and the software tools specific to Fenix 9, along with a full specification comparison table, pricing and availability.

One of the best things to happen to portable electronics has been the adoption of USB-C as a universal charging standard. You no longer need to worry about where a charger is or whether it still works, and in my case, I have USB-C chargers dotted around the house, so I can charge whatever I need in any room without hunting for the right cable.

Garmin’s Fenix 9 Pro launched on 25 August 2026, positioned above the base Fenix 9 and above the outgoing Fenix 8 Pro, which remains on sale in the UK in both its AMOLED and MicroLED forms. Fenix 9 Pro is offered in three case sizes, 43mm, 47mm and 51mm, with an AMOLED display throughout, plus a MIP Solar version in 47mm and 51mm only. This article compares Fenix 9 Pro against its two direct predecessors, Fenix 8 Pro AMOLED and Fenix 8 Pro MicroLED, across case size, weight, display, battery life, storage, materials, connectivity and software, and notes where the base Fenix 8 is relevant, since the Pro tier did not previously exist in 43mm. Figures are drawn from Garmin’s own product pages, the independent specification database published by the5krunner.com, and reporting by garminrumors.com.

I reviewed the excellent flagship SIVGA Nightingale PRO back in December 2025, and prior to that the over-ear SIVGA Robin and SIVGA Phoenix.