Gadgetoid

gadg-et-oid [gaj-it-oid]

-adjective

1. having the characteristics or form of a gadget;
resembling a mechanical contrivance or device.

Archive for June, 2023

Anker 547 7-in-2 USB-C Hub For MacBook Reviewed

Another USB Type-C hub? Yes. This time it’s Anker’s 7-in-2 hub for MacBook. A super compact, super portable way to…

Jabra Engage 55 DECT Headset Reviewed

Occasionally I toe the line, stepping out of my consumer tech bubble to test something that’s most emphatically business oriented.…

The Yamaha MODX8

I’m not really a musician. I’ve created and released music, sure, my mum even has a bunch of embarrassing old…

OWC Travel Dock E Reviewed

If you were to ask me for a spur of the moment dock recommendation, I’d probably suggest something from OWC.…

The Three Laws of AI

An AI must not encourage a human being to harm themselves or another, or provide instructions that might cause harm.…

Robosen K1 Pro Reviewed

Even if you’ve not heard of Robosen, chances are you might remember their incredible voice-controlled, transforming Optimus Prime robot. K1…

JSAUX OmniCase 2 MP03 Reviewed

JSAUX have followed up their OmniCase with a KickStarter campaign for its successor, the OmniCase 2, making aesthetic and quality…

PowerA Moga XP-Ultra Controller Reviewed

I’ve tried portable controllers. I’ve tried full-sized controllers. PowerA’s Moga XP-Ultra is the first controller I’ve tried that tries to…

WaterField Designs 13″ Portrait Folio Laptop Sleeve Reviewed

One of the greatest joys of a new device – I’m not kidding – is the excuse to try a…

Off-grid Office

I’ve been having something of a quandary lately. When we moved and kitted out a home office, it needed power.…

Upper Story Spintronics – Act One – Reviewed

The inscrutable nature of electronics has led to myriad attempts to find the perfect analogy for the relationship between resistance,…

A Vision Of Dystopia

On Monday, June 5, 2023 I watched the Apple WWDC keynote. Parts of it at least. A 15” Air? Cool.…

We Are One – Reviewed On Meta Quest 2

When I set out to play We Are One I was quickly reminded of the myriad reasons why the Meta…