Appliances

The key technology issues in 2020 – and you won’t like them (New Year Rant)

Ray ShawJanuary 10, 2020

The key technology issues in 2020 are about the ‘rise of evil machines’ – yes Skynet and Terminator (cybercriminals) are lurking in the web’s murky shadows wai... (Read More)

23 min read

Samsung at CES 2020 – it is about design, picture quality, sound and winning

Ray ShawJanuary 7, 2020

Samsung at CES 2020 showed us some of the most comprehensive AV offerings including its new MicroLED 75-110” TVs; 8K QLED; and its new TV technology including ... (Read More)

8 min read

What Geeks like in 2019

Ray ShawDecember 18, 2019

I am a geek, so qualified to comment on what geeks like in 2019. Here we cover TV, soundbars, home appliances (cooking, cleaning, robots), air treatment, smart... (Read More)

19 min read

Battle of the smart speakers 2019

Ray ShawDecember 16, 2019

Who won the battle of the smart speakers 2019? In the right corner is Google Assistant, and the left is Amazon Alexa. Waiting patiently for her time in the Sun... (Read More)

17 min read

4.6

Review: Shark ION WV203 – vacuuming up close and personal

Ray ShawDecember 6, 2019

The Shark ION WV203 is a handheld, 115W suction, vacuum cleaner in a slim, lightweight 650g, wand-shaped device. ... (Read More)

8 min read

4.6

Review: Fitbit Aria Air smart scales

Thomas BartlettNovember 23, 2019

One of the things I like about Fitbit is that it has a whole ecosystem of products, including smart scales for weight tracking. Last year we reviewed the compa... (Read More)

7 min read

4.8

Review: Nutri Ninja Blender System with Auto-iQ BL682 – Part 1

Ray ShawNovember 23, 2019

The Nutri Ninja Blender System with Auto-iQ BL682 in its most basic form is a smart blender – Auto-iQ. But that would be like calling Einstein a hack scientist... (Read More)

12 min read

4.2

Review: Braava jet m6 – ‘Squirt’ mops well

Ray ShawNovember 21, 2019

The Braava jet m6 is the latest robot mop from iRobot – designed for hard floor surfaces. ... (Read More)

17 min read

The key technology issues in 2020 – and you won’t like them (New Year Rant)

Ray ShawJanuary 10, 2020

The key technology issues in 2020 are about the ‘rise of evil machines’ – yes Skynet and Terminator (cybercriminals) are lurking in the web’s murky shadows wai... (Read More)

23 min read

Samsung at CES 2020 – it is about design, picture quality, sound and winning

Ray ShawJanuary 7, 2020

Samsung at CES 2020 showed us some of the most comprehensive AV offerings including its new MicroLED 75-110” TVs; 8K QLED; and its new TV technology including ... (Read More)

8 min read

What Geeks like in 2019

Ray ShawDecember 18, 2019

I am a geek, so qualified to comment on what geeks like in 2019. Here we cover TV, soundbars, home appliances (cooking, cleaning, robots), air treatment, smart... (Read More)

19 min read

Battle of the smart speakers 2019

Ray ShawDecember 16, 2019

Who won the battle of the smart speakers 2019? In the right corner is Google Assistant, and the left is Amazon Alexa. Waiting patiently for her time in the Sun... (Read More)

17 min read

4.6

Review: Shark ION WV203 – vacuuming up close and personal

Ray ShawDecember 6, 2019

The Shark ION WV203 is a handheld, 115W suction, vacuum cleaner in a slim, lightweight 650g, wand-shaped device. ... (Read More)

8 min read

4.6

Review: Fitbit Aria Air smart scales

Thomas BartlettNovember 23, 2019

One of the things I like about Fitbit is that it has a whole ecosystem of products, including smart scales for weight tracking. Last year we reviewed the compa... (Read More)

7 min read

4.8

Review: Nutri Ninja Blender System with Auto-iQ BL682 – Part 1

Ray ShawNovember 23, 2019

The Nutri Ninja Blender System with Auto-iQ BL682 in its most basic form is a smart blender – Auto-iQ. But that would be like calling Einstein a hack scientist... (Read More)

12 min read

4.2