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REPELLO – Mozzies Be Gone! Checking out a New Electronic Mosquito Repellent

MiscellaneousWritten by Martin Regtien on 03 October 2015.

It’s the season to be outdoors again and sitting around barbecues long after the evening sun has set....
And it’s the time that the Aussie mozzies come out to play as well!
Kill the party and flee indoors? Or find a way to get rid of the uninvited guests?

Today we’re having a quick look at the latest entry of electronic mosquito repellents, the aptly named REPELLO from Pestrol.
Do these devices really work and how do you know?

Hotmix PRO Gastro: Hands-on with the Italian Sous-Chef

AppliancesWritten by Martin Regtien on 11 September 2015.

We have done a few kitchen appliance reviews over the last couple of years but we are always on the lookout for the ultimate kitchen tool that even a Chef cannot do without.

In fact, when we came across the Hotmix PRO in search for the best all in one machine to grace your countertop, this particular appliance is indeed created specifically for commercial use.

But my question is: would there also be a market for the Hotmix PRO in households where people take their cooking seriously? Yes, I’m looking at the Thermomix crowd...

So let’s look at the Hotmix PRO from these two different angles.

What Can We Expect From Android 6.0 Marshmallow?

SoftwareWritten by Martin Regtien on 09 September 2015.

When Apple released its much-vaunted iOS 8 platform, it was considered to be a seminal and ground-breaking moment for the brand. It certainly elevated the typical Apple experience, to the point where the upcoming iOS 9 upgrade is expected to simply refine ease of use and eradicate any technical flaws.

The same principle can be applied to the recent Android upgrades, with the forthcoming 6.0 Marshmallow update tagged as an incremental change that will simply add stability to and improve the security of its predecessor. What exactly can we expect from this upgrade, however, and what will it mean for Android users?

Hands On: Brother P-Touch E550WVP Industrial Labeller

Mobile DevicesWritten by Martin Regtien on 31 July 2015.

For some trades an industrial labeller is essential. For others it’s a nice to have tool. I am one of those folks that hate to label people but love to label things....

So when 4Cabling sent us the Brother P-Touch E550WVP Industrial Labeller, we were keen to have a look at what can be done with a fully featured labeller.

And yes, I can see that it would be very useful beyond its intended target group.
I’ll show you why.

Twitch TV and the Rise of Live Gaming

Industry NewsWritten by Martin Regtien on 17 July 2015.

The emergence of Twitch TV has heralded a new step in the evolution of the gaming market, by enabling players to record live gameplay and broadcast this to a network of followers. This is part of a rapid and relentless evolution, which has seen desktop and mobile gaming thrive on innovation and overpower the once dominant console sector.

This trend is unlikely to abate any time soon, as the rigid and costly nature of console gaming continues to fail in the wake of more flexible and immersive mobile experiences. With cross-platform gaming technology also making a more diverse range of titles available on the desktop, video games are continuing to lose their market share.

Ionmax ION450 Premium Home Air Purifier – When You Really Need Some Fresh Air!

AppliancesWritten by Martin Regtien on 15 July 2015.

Sometimes it is a blessing that we cannot see all the dust and detritus that is floating in the air around us, particularly in the home. But at other times it would be very useful, even though scary, to actually see what you are breathing.

Sure enough, we have filters in our nose and our lungs are probably doing a lot of the filtering too but wouldn’t it be wise to filter out a lot of the harmful stuff before it enters our bodies?

This is where appliances such as the Ionmax ION450 Air Purifier come in.

You don’t think you need one?
Let’s see.

Archos Virtual Reality Glasses

AccessoriesWritten by Kevin Cheng on 13 July 2015.

There are a few big players in the virtual reality field, Occulus Rift amongst others comes prominently to mind. There are a few other players in the field however, and some are going down the lo-tech path. VR is hardly a new idea, having been kicked around for ages in real life, and far longer in movies and TV. The high tech path is still an expensive proposition, but there are cheaper alternatives becoming available. With thanks to MobileZap, DigitalReviews got to try out the Archos Virtual Reality Glasses.

Polaroid Cube - the Smallest Action Camera Yet?

VideoWritten by Kevin Cheng on 13 June 2015.

I have read that Polaroid was making a come back post you know, Polaroids. The cycle of traditional tech giants going under and reemerging continues with a new line of products. The Polaroid Cube is a ruggedised pocket camera that takes video and still shots. Is there a market for something that you can take everywhere and anywhere, reasonably unobtrusive and stick to any magnetic surface? Is it worth carrying on top of what your smart phone can do? Should GoPro lose sleep over it?

PortaPow Fast Charge Data Block Adaptor & Cable - A Quick Look

AccessoriesWritten by Martin Regtien on 07 June 2015.

Now that I can charge up my Galaxy S6 in next to no time (relatively speaking) through its proprietary fast charge unit, I want every device that I possess to be able to have that capacity.

This is where PortaPow saw the need and has come to the rescue with its PortaPow Fast Charge Data Block Adaptor and Cable.

Does it work?