Gadgetoid

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

-adjective

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

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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…

Hunt The Night Review

I was intrigued into giving Hunt The Night a try by its retro style and fairly narrow scope. A classic…

Meg’s Monster Review

I overlooked Meg’s Monster at first, but a second poke from a certain Hound prompted me to give it a…

JSAUX Steam Deck Shoulder Bag

JSAUX have set such an aggressive pace with their Steam Deck accessory launches that it’s not surprising they’ve missed a…

Some Thoughts On Meta Quest 2

Meta Quest 2 brings the high-energy fun back to videogames. You know, that nonsense we lost when Nintendo dropped their…

Chained Echoes (PC, Steam Deck) Review

Chained Echoes is a phenomenal, classically-styled indie RPG that proudly showcases the nearly seven years of love poured into it.…

Vankyo Leisure 495W Projector Reviewed

The Vankyo Leisure 495w is more or less exactly what I wanted the 470 Pro to be- visually appealing with…

8BitDo 2.4GHz Ultimate Controller Review

The moment I set eyes upon 8BitDo’s Ultimate Controller I knew I had to have one. Why? Well, first and…

TicWatch Pro 3 Ultra GPS Review

April, 2024 – It’s here! Okay, I’m a bit late to the party. For better or worse Mobvoi have delivered…