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Review: Anker Soundcore Flare
Anker's Soundcore Flare is a portable waterproof speaker — fully submergible in water, no less, so you’re safe if some idiot kicks it into your swimming pool at one of your many pool parties. Lucky you. That aside, this is a Bluetooth enabled, wireless, rechargeable speaker whose key features include relatively rich sound, a ‘soundstage’ mode and its ‘beat-driven light show’. That’s basically a multi-colour ring of light at the bottom of the cylinder...
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Review: Honda Forza 300
Honda has given its Forza 300 more than just a makeover, this is a very different approach from the...
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Review: Aprilia SX125
There was a time when the roads were awash with lightweight 125cc off-road style motorcycles, bedecked...
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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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Christmas Gift Guide 2018
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Top 10: Gifts under £15
Have you got a £15 limit for Secret Santa, or just buying a gift for a friend of a friend you don't want to overspend on? Well, take a look at our top 10 picks for under £15.
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Top 10: Gifts between £50 and £150
There's plenty of choice in this price bracket, but here are our top 10 picks.
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Top 10: Gifts for kids
Avoid the queues for the must-have toys and get your child something special this Christmas. Here are ten picks to suit a range of ages.
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Top 10: Gifts for music lovers
From build-your-own mini synth kits to 3D sound headphones and turntables, we've rounded up the top 10 gifts to buy a music lover — guaranteed to make their heart sing.
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Top 10: Gifts for campervan owners
The only downside to owning a campervan or motorhome is that you can never have all the kit you could possibly need. But that makes it perfect for gift ideas...
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Top 10: Gifts for cyclists
We all have a keen cyclist in our life, but what do we get them for Christmas? Well, worry no more. From helmets and cycle computers to indicators and bike racks, here are our top 10 gifts for cyclists this year.
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Review: Anker Soundcore Flare
Anker's Soundcore Flare is a portable waterproof speaker — fully submergible in water, no less, so you’re...
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Review: Micro Sparrow electric scooter
The delightfully named Micro Sparrow is the latest electric scooter from Micro and the first electric...
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Review: Volkswagen Bulli T2 Build Your Own
If you can't afford a Volkswagen T2 camper van, this could be the next best thing — a build-your-own...
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Review: Haynes Fakeaway Manual
Haynes has long been known as a maker of vehicle manuals, but it's branched out into what it calls 'lifestyle'...
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Review: Tile Pro
The Tile is a device used to track whatever you attach it to using Bluetooth. The obvious things are...
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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: 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: 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: 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: Sealey PW2200 Pressure Washer
Sealey is a big name in tools and garage products, but you might not be aware that they do electricals...
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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...
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Review: Ring Magflex Twist work lamp
Anyone who maintains their own car will understand the importance of good lighting – but most torches...
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Review: Aukey CC-S7 dual port in-car charger
The Aukey CC-S7 charger plugs snugly into a car’s 12V accessory socket and promises fast charging for...
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Review: Lego Speed Champions 2018
What is it? Speed Champions is a series of car models first launch by Lego in 2015 that focuses...
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Review: Volkswagen Bulli T2 Build Your Own
If you can't afford a Volkswagen T2 camper van, this could be the next best thing — a build-your-own...
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Review: Campingaz Master 4 Series Classic LXS Black Edition BBQ
The Campingaz Master 4 Series Classic LXS Black Edition is a high-end, gas-powered BBQ grille with...
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Review: TomTom Go Camper
A TomTom sat nav for camper van drivers and those towing a caravan. This means you get all of the route...
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Review: Anker Soundcore Flare
Anker's Soundcore Flare is a portable waterproof speaker — fully submergible in water, no less, so you’re...
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Review: Bragi Dash Pro
Not simply wireless headphones, says Bragi. They’re miniature computers, designed to sit in your ears...
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Review: Lenco L-400 Turntable
Lenco may not be a household name, but it's been around for 70 years and the Dutch company now produces...
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Review: Blitzwolf BW-ANC1 headphones
The BW-ANC1 (catchy name, right?) are an affordable pair of wireless, Bluetooth in-ear headphones that...
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Review: Hooke Verse audio recording headphones
Audio is sometimes a second thought compared to visual experience. While screen resolution has progressed...
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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
Sidestep awkward questions from your kids about driving your new Discovery by getting them their own...
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