Tech tips and reviews of the latest devices for your home and on the go: the best gadgets, smartphone accessories, and smart home devices.
With the Lumos Matrix bicycle helmet, you are guaranteed not to be overlooked in the dark: 77 colored LEDs at the back and 22 LEDs at the front ensure greater visibility in traffic. The numerous LEDs not only display a blinker and an automatic brake light, but also symbols, text and animations. I took a …
How to get more out of your lamps: Whether bedroom, kitchen, bathroom, living room or balcony… With the smart lamps from Philips hue, you can bathe your house or apartment in cozy light. And you can control it from anywhere with your cell phone: Brightness, colors and more. The range of hue lamps and lights …
There’s no question that the smart radiator thermostats from tado are great: you can control the temperature from anywhere using your cell phone, create schedules and automatically switch off the heating when a window is opened. But the different models can be confusing. When upgrading our home to smart thermostats, we were faced with the …
For a long time, I searched for a cordless vacuum cleaner that wasn’t as expensive as the top models from Dyson but still delivered good suction and filtration performance. I finally found the Pure One X from Tineco. I’ve been using this cordless vacuum regularly for a year now, and here are my experiences. Cordless …
Especially in winter, it’s important to keep an eye on temperature and humidity levels. If it’s consistently too cold or too humid, mold can quickly form on indoor walls. With a thermometer and hygrometer connected to the Apple Home app, you can conveniently read the values on your iPhone. Additionally, you can trigger automations such …
Mosquito bites are pretty annoying, especially when the itching starts. To help with this, there are now so-called bite relief devices or mosquito bite pens: These gadgets apply heat (around 50°C) to the skin for a short moment. This heat is supposed to break down enzymes in the mosquito’s saliva, reducing the itchiness. We tested …
According to various test reports, Oral-B electric toothbrushes offer excellent cleaning performance and come equipped with numerous features: In addition to a large, colorful display, the toothbrushes include pressure control, various brushing modes, Bluetooth for the app, and a magnetic charging station. But what are the exact differences between the current model “Series 9” and …
Whether on a bike tour or driving a car, nothing is more frustrating than a flat tire. Especially with my bike, I’ve often struggled with half-broken bike pumps that keep slipping off the valve and barely inflate the tires. In the end, you’re sweaty and irritated. The new Xiaomi bike pump is supposed to solve …
The maximum speed of VanMoof bikes in Germany is limited to 25 km/h within Europe. However, in other countries like the USA, higher speeds of up to 32 km/h are permitted. In this article, I will explain how the new VanMoof can be switched to the so-called US mode for testing purposes. Many thanks to …