After the Raspberry Pi 4 was released towards the middle of 2019, the better hardware got everybody excited about the prospect of running more powerful applications, but the increased performance always comes with more power draw, which, in turn, means a higher temperature. 52PI Ice Tower Cooler SeeedStudio.com Check Offer Amazon.com Check Offer This had … Read more
Currently, the mouse is pretty much the default input device for computers, but there has always been an alternative to it in the form of the trackball and it’s actually older than the mouse itself. With a history of over 70 years, the trackball migrated from the military into the consumer market, and, while it … Read more
It’s been close to a year since Viltrox decided to enter the lens market with its first 85mm 1.8 lens and challenge some of the already established proprietary solutions, but can a third-party product really match (or even outperform) the performance of the more expensive brand lens such as the Sony 85mm FE 1.8 (or … Read more
The M.2 NVMe enclosures have only recently gained some traction after JMicron has developed the JMS583 bridge chip, so it’s no surprise that most manufacturers (including Choetech with its USB-C 3.1 to M.2 enclosure) make use of this controller to allow the connection of a fast NVMe drive to a computer using the regular USB … Read more
The last decade has seen a significant shift towards the adoption of affordable solutions for larger and more complex networks, especially regarding the SMB market, in an attempt to mimic the large enterprise networks at a fraction of the cost. One of the first to have disrupted the market was Ubiquiti which has been the … Read more
The tablet market has been struggling for a long time and the dream to replace the laptop didn’t really happen, so, when I heard that Lenovo has released a new budget-friendly tablet, I was curious to see whether the manufacturer saw a new angle and sure enough, the Lenovo Yoga Smart Tab is not your … Read more
If you’re a firm believer that essential oils can improve your well-being then you’re certainly familiar with those elegantly designed aroma diffusers which slowly, but surely cover the entire house with pleasant scents, but did you know that there are now smart aroma diffusers? Maxcio Smart Aroma Diffuser Amazon.com Check the Product That is right, … Read more
We’re close to the end of 2019, so I don’t need to tell you that everything now has to be able to connect to a WiFi network due to the massive convenience factor, but, while some devices have been quick to get a built-in wireless adapter (the entire IoT department is in booming), there are … Read more
Kidde has been for a long time one of the main manufacturers of smoke detectors in the US and, while First Alert fully entered the IoT market and went head to head against Nest Protect with its Onelink smart smoke alarm, Kidde followed a different approach, so it still focused towards the development of the … Read more
Are you familiar with the ultrasonic technology that is used by some humidifiers to push water vapors in your house? Well, the Levoit Aroma Diffuser is built around the same premise but instead of focusing towards humidifying the air in your room, the purpose of this device is to make your house smell nice, if … Read more