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Review: Honda Super Cub
Simply put, the Honda Super Cub is the latest incarnation of the world’s best-selling vehicle. In one guise or another, the Cub has notched up sales of more than 100 million since the first one puttered off the line in 1958. This latest version comes with a clean, green 125cc air-cooled engine and claimed economy of 188mpg, so it exceeds its ancestors in power and frugality. What it continues to share is Honda’s four-speed gearbox and automatic centrifugal...
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Audio
Review: Cambridge Audio YOYO (S) speaker
The YOYO (S), which stands for small, is a compact, wool-covered speaker from British brand Cambridge...
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Sat navs
Review: TomTom GO Essential
A sat nav, obviously. The TomTom GO Essential features a five or six-inch touchscreen (ours is the five-inch...
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Dash cams
Review: Nextbase 612GW dash cam
This is the ultimate dashcam as far as Nextbase is concerned – the 612GW is the best equipped and most...
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Cycling
Mio Cyclo 210
Mio is a company associated with automotive tech such as dashcams and sat navs, but it’s also making...
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Hiplok Z-Lok
A reusable zip tie with a steel core, essentially. If you want to secure your bike (or pretty much anything,...
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Thule Raingutter bike rack
A clash of cultures. The world seems to have embraced cycling, and despite the 'them and us' approach...
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Home Electronics
Review: Dyson V10 Total Clean vacuum cleaner
The Dyson Cyclone V10 Total Clean (yes, that's its actual name) is the newest, most powerful vacuum...
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Review: Tado Smart Thermostat Starter Kit V3+
It’s a smart thermostat, similar to those sold by Nest, Hive and Honeywell. If you’re not familiar,...
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Review: Melitta CI Touch coffee machine
The Melitta CI Touch is a fully automatic bean to cup coffee machine that provides up to 10 pre-programmed...
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Review: Eufy RoboVac 11S
A few years ago, buying a robotic vacuum cleaner would have set you back a big chunk of cash. And, while...
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Review: Karcher FC5 Hard Floor Cleaner
The idea behind the Karcher FC5 is simple. Instead of different machines and equipment for vacuuming,...
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Review: Cambridge Audio YOYO (S) speaker
The YOYO (S), which stands for small, is a compact, wool-covered speaker from British brand Cambridge...
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Review: Audio-Technica M50xBT wireless headphones
The Audio-Technica M50xBT (also known as ATH-M50xBT) are the wireless incarnation of the beloved ATH-M50x,...
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Review: Philips DVT4010 VoiceTracer
The Philips DVT4010 VoiceTracer is a digital dictaphone audio recorder, designed for professionals who...
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Review: Anker Soundcore Life 2 wireless headphones
The Soundcore Life 2 are a pair of over-ear Bluetooth headphones that offer Active Noise Cancellation,...
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Review: Philips VoiceTracer DVT2710
It’s a fancy name for a dictaphone, the DVT2710 here being a mid-range model in Philips’ fairly extensive...
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Review: Ring RTC200 tyre inflator
The RTC200 is Ring's new, analogue tyre compressor. The new machine signals a big departure away from...
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Review: Regatta Malawi 2 Pop Up Tent
A pop-up, two-person tent that takes seconds to pitch and is available in a variety of colours - perfect...
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Review: Campingaz Camp Bistro 2 stove
A simple one burner stove, the Campingaz Camp Bistro 2 comes with its own plastic carry case and includes...
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Review: Ring RTC200 tyre inflator
The RTC200 is Ring's new, analogue tyre compressor. The new machine signals a big departure away from...
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Review: CTEK MXS 5.0 12v battery charger
Whether you own a modern car or a classic, a battery charger is an essential bit of kit — especially...
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Review: Sealey 5W Cree Head Torch with auto sensor
Head torches aren’t just for miners, you know. Whether you’re a weekend fettler tucked under a car who...
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Review: Dyson Pure hot+cool purifying fan heater
With air pollution at the forefront of many consumers' minds, purifiers, dehumidifiers and air monitoring...
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Review: VonShef 1000W Stand Mixer
The VonShef 1000W Stand Mixer markets itself as a low-cost alternative to well-known bakeware brands...
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Review: Tado Smart Thermostat Starter Kit V3+
It’s a smart thermostat, similar to those sold by Nest, Hive and Honeywell. If you’re not familiar,...
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Review: Piaggio Ape Racing for two
You might have no idea what a Piaggio Ape is, or that you can race one, but what you should know is...
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Review: Virgin Supercar Experience
You’ve read about them, seen them on telly and possibly drooled at one burbling past you on the street,...
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Review: Land Rover Start Off Road experience
Varying amounts of peace and quiet depending on how much you spend. Unlike many similar experiences,...
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Review: Husqvarna Automower 450X
The Husqvarna Automower is a robot lawn mower that automatically takes care of trimming the grass....
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Review: Honda Miimo robotic lawn mower
The Honda Miimo (Miimo = Me Mow. See what they did there?) range of robotic mowers can keep everything...
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Review: Honda Izy HRG 416 SK
What is it? Izy is Honda’s entry-level petrol-powered mower, but it’s far from an entry-level...
Read moreGift Ideas
Review: Hornit Clug bike clip
The world's smallest bike rack, according to Hornit anyway. Aimed at cyclists who have precious little...
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Review: LEGO Architecture New York City
The LEGO Architecture Skyline Collection offers models for those interested in architecture and design,...
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Review: Buckle and Seam Concorde Passport Holder
An expensive passport holder. The sort of thing you buy to help you feel good about yourself. And,...
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Review: Scalextric Legends Rusty Rides - Volkswagen Beetle and T1b Camper
Alongside its main sets, Scalextric produces a huge range of individual cars you can buy, with everything...
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Review: Kingston HyperX Cloud II gaming headset
A good gaming headset is essential for any gamer, whether you're an infrequent Forza player or a hardcore...
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