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Semi-Solid-State Power Banks: What Belkin’s BoostSolid Changes

Belkin's first semi-solid-state power banks are on sale. A gel layer beside the liquid electrolyte, 80% capacity after 1,000 cycles, 8.8mm thick. I read the press release, the product pages and the Amazon listings, …
By Stiv
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September 20, 2026
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Apps · Reviews · Services

Voy Weight Loss Review: Six Months on the UK Service

Last updated: 19 September 2026 By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance I have paid for Voy myself every month since March 2026, which is six months at the time of writing. This …
By Stiv
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September 19, 2026
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Audiophiles · Bookworms · Services

Bookshop.org Audiobooks UK: What £12.99 a Month Buys

AudiobooksLast updated: 21 September 2026 By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance Affiliate disclosure: This article contains affiliate or referral links. If you click through and sign up I may earn a commission …
By Stiv
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September 18, 2026
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Buying Guides · Tech News · Technology lover

giffgaff Plans 2026: Unlimited Data Drops to £14

giffgaff has cut unlimited data on an 18 month contract from £25 to £14 until 2 October. Every plan price, and why two tiers are smaller than the label says.
By Stiv
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September 18, 2026
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Energy · Money · Mortgage · Personal finance · Saving

Bank of England Base Rate: Where It Stands and What It Means

The Bank of England base rate is 3.75% after a 6 to 3 vote on 17 September 2026. What the hold means for mortgages, savings and energy bills.
By Stiv
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September 17, 2026
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Apps · Consumer Tech · Reviews

Not Boring Camera Review UK: The iPhone Camera App With Actual Dials

September's App of the Month: (Not Boring) Camera, the free iPhone camera app with real dials, a dozen click sounds and film styles applied before you press the shutter. Apple made it a 2026 …
By Stiv
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September 17, 2026
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Gift Guide · Shopping

Best Graduation Gifts 2026: 16 Cool, Unexpected UK Finds

The best graduation gifts for 2026: 16 design-led, unexpected UK finds for the creative, the traveller and the first-flat starter. Cool, not tat.
By Stiv
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June 21, 2026
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Finance · Investing · Reviews · Services · Tech News · UK Made

Freetrade Review UK: Honest Pros, Cons and Verdict (2026)

Last updated: 9 June 2026 By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance This is an opinion piece. Views expressed are the author's own and do not constitute financial advice. Cool Factor: 4/5 This …
By Stiv
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March 7, 2026
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Consumer Tech · Reviews · Travel

TP-Link Roam 7 Review

An honest, hands-on TP-Link Roam 7 review: is this dual-band Wi-Fi 7 travel router, with its 2.5G WAN and built-in VPN, worth it in the UK?
By Stiv
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July 8, 2026
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Arts & Culture · Kids and big kids · Tech News · Technology lover

Why Retro Gaming Is Booming in the UK in 2026

Last updated: 4 May 2026 By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance Retro gaming in the UK is having a moment. Actually, it is having much more than a moment. The global retro …
By Stiv
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May 4, 2026
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AI · AI Tools & Shortcuts · ChatGPT Guides · Tech Hacks · Technology lover

How to Switch from ChatGPT to Claude (and Take Your History With You)

This article contains affiliate or referral links. If you click through and sign up I may earn a commission or referral bonus at no extra cost to you. It does not affect my editorial …
By Stiv
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March 14, 2026
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Discount · Reviews · Self-care Champion · Services · UK Deals

Sons Hair Loss Treatment – Does It Work in the UK?

Last updated: 24 March 2026 By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance If you're looking for an honest Sons hair loss review, you're in the right place. Sons is one of the most …
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September 27, 2025

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