James Portman spent years buying gadgets he didn't need and reading reviews written by people who'd never used them. Now he writes the reviews he wishes he'd read first — honest, sceptical, and free of marketing speak.
The RingConn Gen 2 is the cheapest smart ring to own because there is no subscription and the battery lasts. But a sealed battery that degrades and a graph-heavy app mean it is not for everyone.
A small, well-made 286 Wh battery that charges fast and stays quiet — and the 600 W limit that decides whether it is the right buy or an expensive top-up.
Robot vacuums save time, not effort — and they do not replace a proper vacuum on carpet. The honest case for and against, and who should just not bother.
A new iPad loses value the moment you open it. Apple's own Certified Refurbished programme sells the same device with a full warranty for less — and it is the rare refurb that is genuinely as good as new.
