Verdict The Lenovo Smart Paper is a smart digital notebook with a premium design and a bundled in stylus and case, but a high RRP and a somewhat inflexible nature drop it behind the competition. Pros Slim, premium design Pen and case included Strong writing experience Cons Expensive Restrictive cloud pricing Limited eBook provision Android … [Read more…]
Black Friday doesn’t begin officially until Friday but the deals are already in full swing over on Amazon. That means you don’t need to wait to pick up one of the brand’s own Echo smart speakers or displays for cheap. When it comes to inviting Alexa into your home, you’re spoilt for choice in 2023. … [Read more…]
Look out Oura! Smart ring rival Circular is back with what it attests is not only the world’s thinnest and lightest health ring, but the slimmest and lightest wearable per se. The follow-up to the Circular Ring Pro enters an increasingly competitive smart ring market, but distinguishes itself at just 2.2mm thick, while barely registering … [Read more…]
OPINION: Bose’s latest range of headphones have been rumoured and leaked over the last several months, but now they’re a reality with a new series of QuietComfort headphones. The launch does feel somewhat odd, though. I’ve been expecting a follow-up to the Noise-Cancelling Headphones 700 (NCH700 for short) since they went on sale in 2019 … [Read more…]
Verdict Shallow sound, a buggy app, and wonky, simple operation mean the Ampere Dusk glasses are some of the more disappointing smart specs on the market. They’re far too expensive for what they offer, but could find a niche at a steep discount. Pros Electrochromic lenses Quick to pair over Bluetooth Water resistant Cons Weak … [Read more…]
Verdict Looking like your average set of specs from a budget fashion retailer, the AJ01 smartglasses are as basic as smartglasses can be. They’re simple in style and execution, but acceptable sound quality means they can serve a very specific purpose in this price bracket. Pros Simple design Easy operation Decent battery for domestic use … [Read more…]
Ikea has launched a trio of smart home sensors with extremely affordable price tags. The Swedish furniture behemoth has just announced the Vallhorn wireless motion sensor, the Parasoll door and window sensor, and the Badring water leakage sensor. All provide real-time notifications whenever activity is detected in the home, via the Ikea Home smart app … [Read more…]
Verdict Xiaomi has refined the design to improve both the look and functionality of the Smart Band 8, and it’s a move that pays dividends. It still has plenty of imperfections as a tracker, but it’s very hard to argue with the value for money here. Pros Pebble Mode is excellent for runners More premium-feeling … [Read more…]