Pikachu, Speak Up! PLOT Everyone remembers Ash seeing the legendary Ho-Oh on the very first day of his journey in the original show, and here Ho-Oh bestows him with a Rainbow Wing to mark him as a worthy trainer with a good heart. Ash journeys to Mount Tensei so that he can finally challenge Ho-Oh … Read more
We wake up to modern connectivity and our own choice of music Soundfreaq exactly a household name in the UK, but it is popular among audiophiles the world over, and for good reason, if the Sound Rise Wood is anything to by. This is a modern spin on the radio alarm clock and one that … Read more
All kinds of audio This big, shiny digital music player comes in white or black. Its feature list reads like one of those adverts for slightly-too-clever gadgets you find in the back of Sunday newspaper supplements. But instead of being the brainchild of some shock-haired hi-fi boffin it’s made by Panasonic, the very sensible electronics … Read more
The new device from Zidoo promises lots of interesting features and a lag free video experience packed in a slick TV Box that promotes a common rectangular design. Zidoo is the type of producer who doesn’t abandon their products immediately after release so you shouldn’t worry about getting support for a long time from now. … Read more
Blu-ray player, PVR functionality and media streaming in a single box The very first Blu-ray player, Samsung’s BDP-1000, lacked Ethernet. It was one of the few without such connectivity, and therefore unable to let early adopters sample the delights of BD-Live. Of course, BD-Live turned out to be pointless, but an ability to connect to … Read more
Spotify Connect, internet radio and wi-fi streaming? Roberts, you’re spoiling us. Packing streaming features into affordable radios has earned Roberts our Awards for three consecutive years. It is now offering the same features for an even more affordable price in the Roberts Stream 107. It’s a small radio, so we’re not expecting bags of dynamism, … Read more
Meridian has just brought improved sonics and MQA functionality to the Explorer DAC’s sleek alloy chassis, says David Price Meridian’s original Explorer DAC, was a little out of the ordinary (not least because it was a new market sector for a traditionally high-end brand), but didn’t quite set the world alight. Perhaps its successor might … Read more
Wait, is this some techy version of the One Ring? Does it look like something forged in the fires of Mount Doom? No, fanboy, of course it isn’t. It’s a fitness and sleep tracker, not the One Ring to rule them all. Although, according to Motiv this is the only ring you’ll need to take … Read more
When it comes to network security, using a VPNs service is a very good start. But it’s not perfect. VPNs by default provide excellent security and anonymity, but that doesn’t mean they’re uncrackable. If you want to be truly secure, there’s more you can do. There isn’t just one type of VPN. There are actually … Read more