Ticwatch E

The Ticwatch E was released in 2017 by Chinese company Mobvoi and received great reviews at the time for being the first truly affordable Android Wear smartwatch with decent build quality. Why am I reviewing 2 year old tech? Two reasons; to see how the hardware stacks up after 2 years on the market but mainly because I just got one…

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Pop-pop boat – #throwbackthursday

Ah, the old pop-pop boat! Known around the world by many names including putt-putt, Knatterboot and toc-toc these were a staple “boy’s” toy in the 1940s and 50s. Click “Read More” for the full article.

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Wingsland Scarlet Minivet

The Wingsland Scarlet Minivet is a great first quadcopter for those who don’t want to risk damaging a top end DJI Phantom but want all the features of an advanced drone for aerial photography. Click “Read More” for the full article.

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Soprano Ukulele

I’m sure everyone has heard Israel Kamakawiwo’ole’s beautiful edition of “Somewhere over the Rainbow” but click “Read More” to find out why every house should have a Uke in it.

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Low Temperature Stirling Engine

It’s a low temperature Model Stirling Engine and is completely unnecessary but the perfect desk toy for your inner geek. Imagine the work you could procrastinate away watching the brass look wheel turn!

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