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October 30, 2025 — Comments are off for this post.

Tapo P110M Smart Plug Review UK — Best Budget Matter Plug

Last updated: 24 March 2026

By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance

This is an opinion piece. Views expressed are the author's own and do not constitute professional advice.

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Cool Factor: 5/5 — Ice cold

Looking for a Tapo P110M review you can trust? Good, because this compact little smart plug has earned a permanent spot in our setup. If you want a smart plug that plays nicely with every major ecosystem, tracks your energy use in real time, and costs less than a couple of cinema tickets, the Tapo P110M is one of the best options in the UK right now. It combines Matter support, energy monitoring and a genuinely thoughtful design at a price that's hard to argue with.

Published by Stiv in Reviews, Technology lover

September 11, 2025 — Comments are off for this post.

SMARTY Review UK: Is It Worth Switching in 2026?

Last updated: 10 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 professional advice.

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Cool Factor: 4/5

If you have been hunting for a cheap, flexible SIM-only deal in the UK, chances are SMARTY has popped up on your radar. In this SMARTY review we put the network through its paces, covering plans, pricing, coverage, the referral scheme and everything in between, to help you decide whether it is genuinely worth the switch in 2026.

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Published by Stiv in Money saving, Reviews, Saving, Services, Technology lover, UK Made

Tags: budget mobile network, SIM only deals UK, SMARTY mobile, smarty mobile reviews, smarty network coverage, SMARTY plans, smarty pros and cons, smarty reddit, SMARTY review, smarty reviews, smarty sim review, smarty trustpilot, smarty uk mobile, Three network MVNO

August 12, 2025 — Comments are off for this post.

Blink Video Doorbell review SEO Title: Blink Video Doorbell Review UK: Smart Security on a Budget

Last updated: 22 March 2026

By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance

This is an opinion piece. Views expressed are the author's own and do not constitute professional advice.

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Cool Factor: 3/5 - Cool

This Blink Video Doorbell review covers the latest (2nd generation) model from Amazon's budget security brand. With a head-to-toe HD camera, two-year battery life, Alexa integration, and cloud storage starting at just £2.50 a month, it's one of the most affordable smart doorbells you can get in the UK. We've been testing it on our own front door. Here's our honest verdict.

Published by Stiv in Best of Amazon, New home, Reviews, Technology lover

Tags: alexa, battery doorbell, blink, blink video doorbell, echo show, home security, smart doorbell UK, smart home, subscription, uk smart home, video doorbell, wireless, wireless doorbell

July 17, 2025 — Comments are off for this post.

Nooka Designing Time Review: A Bold Design Book Worth Your Shelf

Last updated: 22 March 2026

By Tristan · Arts, exhibitions and creative culture

This is an opinion piece. Views expressed are the author's own and do not constitute professional advice.

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Cool Factor: 4/5 - Stone cold

This Nooka Designing Time review breaks down Matthew Waldman's 200-page design monograph and gives our honest verdict. Part manifesto, part visual archive, Designing Time tells the full story of NOOKA, the futurist brand that dared to reimagine how we see time. We read it cover to cover. Here's what we thought.

Published by Stiv in Designers, Reviews, Technology lover, Uncategorized, Watch lovers

Tags: coffee table books, design book review, design inspiration, matthew waldman, nooka designing time, nooka review, product design, timepieces, UX design books

July 6, 2025 — Comments are off for this post.

Soundcore Sleep A20 Review: Best Sleepbuds for Side Sleepers?

Last updated: 22 March 2026

By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance

This is an opinion piece. Views expressed are the author's own and do not constitute professional advice.

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Cool Factor: 4/5

This Soundcore Sleep A20 review covers everything you need to know about Anker's purpose-built sleepbuds, after months of real-world testing. If you're a side sleeper who's tried cramming AirPods or over-ear headphones into a pillow and woken up with sore ears (or no headphones at all), these were designed specifically with you in mind. They're not perfect, but they're the closest thing to genuinely comfortable sleep headphones we've found.

Published by Stiv in Reviews, Self-care Champion, Technology lover

Tags: anker sleepbuds, best headphones for side sleepers, comfortable sleep headphones, side sleeper earbuds, sleep earbuds, sleep gadgets, sleep headphones, sleep noise cancelling, sleepbuds review, soundcore sleep a20, soundcore sleep a20 review, soundcore sleepbuds, wireless sleep headphones

June 23, 2025 — Comments are off for this post.

Eufy Make E1 Review UK – Is This UV Printer Worth It?

Last updated: 22 March 2026

By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance

This Eufy Make E1 review is the result of a full month with one of the most talked-about creative gadgets to land in the UK. The eufyMake E1 is a compact UV printer that prints directly onto cups, wood, metal, fabric, glass and over 300 other materials, with 3D texture effects up to 5 mm deep. It raised over $46 million on Kickstarter and is now shipping to UK buyers. But is the hype justified? We put it through its paces to find out.

This is an opinion piece. Views expressed are the author's own and do not constitute professional advice.

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Cool Factor: 4/5 – Stone cold

Published by Stiv in Reviews, Tech News, Technology lover

Tags: ai printer, creative tech, curved surface printer, eufy make, eufy make e1 review, eufy printer, eufy printer uk, home uv printer, make e1 uk, personalised printing, print on cups, print on fabric, print on wood, resin printer, small business printer, uv printer review

August 24, 2024 — Comments are off for this post.

Sonos App Update: What Changed, What’s Fixed, and What’s Next

Last updated: 22 March 2026

By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance

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The Sonos app update saga has been one of the most dramatic stories in consumer tech over the past two years. What started as a routine redesign in May 2024 spiralled into a full-blown crisis: broken features, a tanking share price, layoffs, and ultimately the departure of CEO Patrick Spence. Fast forward to 2026 and there's a new boss, new hardware, and yet another app overhaul on the horizon. Here's the full story of what went wrong, what's been fixed, and where things stand right now.

Published by Stiv in Android apps, Apple apps, Apps, Audiophiles, Tech News, Technology lover

Tags: audio gear, multi-room audio, smart home, smart speakers, Sonos, Sonos Ace Headphones, Sonos app, Sonos app changes, Sonos app review, Sonos app update, Sonos Era 100, Sonos Era speaker, Sonos features, Sonos music system, Sonos news, Sonos Play, tech updates, Tom Conrad

June 30, 2024 — Comments are off for this post.

Sonos Ace Review UK: Premium Design, But Is the Sound Worth It?

Last updated: 22 March 2026

By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance

This is an opinion piece. Views expressed are the author's own and do not constitute professional advice.

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This Sonos Ace review covers Sonos's first ever pair of over-ear headphones, a product that launched with sky-high expectations and a price tag to match. At £449 RRP, the Ace dropped into one of the most competitive categories in consumer tech, going head-to-head with the Sony WH-1000XM5, Bose QuietComfort Ultra, and Apple AirPods Max. After spending extended time with them, we can say with confidence that the Ace nails some things brilliantly and fumbles others. Here's where they land.

Cool Factor: 3/5

Published by Stiv in Audiophiles, Commuter, Designers, Reviews, Technology lover, Uncategorized

Tags: Audiophile gear, Noise cancellation headphones, noise cancelling headphones, Premium headphones, Sonos Ace Headphones, Sonos Ace review, Sonos Ace UK, Sonos headphones, Sonos headphones review, Tech reviews, wireless headphones

December 30, 2020 — Comments are off for this post.

Best Air Fryer UK 2026: Which One Should You Actually Buy?

Last updated: 22 March 2026

By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance

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Finding the best air fryer UK kitchens can rely on in 2026 is harder than it sounds. There are hundreds of models out there, from cheap no-name baskets to premium dual-zone machines that practically cook dinner for you. Prices range from under £60 to well over £300, and not all of them are worth your money.

We've done the legwork. Below, we break down the top air fryers worth buying right now, who each one suits, how much they'll actually cost to run on your electricity bill, and a few tips to help you choose the right one for your kitchen.

Published by Stiv in Best of Amazon, Designers, Homebodies, New home, Technology lover

Tags: air fryer, air frying, airfrying, best air fryer UK, cooking, energy saving, food, home, kitchen, lifestyle, new, new home, Ninja, Our Place Wonder Oven, Philips, tchnology, technology

December 23, 2020 — Comments are off for this post.

ESG Investing With JPMorgan Personal Investing

Last updated: 10 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 professional advice.

Cool Factor: 3/5

ESG investing with JPMorgan Personal Investing gives UK investors a managed, hands-off way to back companies with stronger environmental, social, and governance credentials. I hold several pots on the platform myself, all set to the socially responsible investing (SRI) style at the maximum risk level, so this is a view from real use. The portfolios are transparent and backed by MSCI analytics. But when the platform sits under JPMorgan Chase, named the world's largest financier of fossil fuels, the contradiction is hard to ignore. Here is my take.

This ESG investing JPMorgan review is based on my own pots in the SRI style, plus a close look at the methodology and the wider context, rather than on marketing copy.

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Capital at risk. The value of investments can go down as well as up and you may get back less than you invested. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.

Published by Stiv in Android apps, Apple apps, Carbon conscious, Finance, Investing, Personal finance, Reviews, Services, Technology lover