by Jacob Whitmore | Aug 16, 2026 | Tech & Gadgets, Trending
The short version For a first speaker in halls, the JBL GO 4 (around £32) fits in a coat pocket and gets loud enough for a small room. Want one that survives a shower or a rained-on picnic? The Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 4 floats and shrugs off dust. The JBL...
by Jacob Whitmore | Aug 12, 2026 | Kitchen & Appliances, Trending
The short version Two types dominate: compressor tabletop fridges that get properly cold, and cheaper thermoelectric coolers that only chill to around 15-18C below room temperature. For a uni or student room you want a compressor tabletop of 40-70 litres so it holds a...
by Jacob Whitmore | Aug 8, 2026 | Tech & Gadgets, Trending
The short version A laptop stand lifts your screen closer to eye level, which is the cheapest fix for the neck and shoulder ache that comes from hunching over a laptop all day. Prices run from about £7 for a fold-flat aluminium riser to around £50 for a...
by Jacob Whitmore | Aug 6, 2026 | Tech & Gadgets, Trending
The short version Portable monitors are having a back-to-school moment, with students and hybrid workers clipping a cheap second screen onto a laptop for note-taking and spreadsheets. Most models run off a single USB-C cable, so there’s no separate power brick...
by Jacob Whitmore | Jul 26, 2026 | Beauty & Grooming, Trending
The short version At-home IPL works best on dark hair and lighter skin. It reduces hair over 8 to 12 weekly sessions rather than removing it in one go. The Braun Silk-expert Pro 5 is our best all-rounder: a skin-tone sensor sets the intensity for you, so there’s...
