Prepared in all things
Italian Hi Fi manufacturers Sonus faber are well renowned for being the artisans of soundin the audio equipment world. Metropol’s gadget guy Ian Knott takes their latest wireless speaker, the super-stylish Omnia, for a test drive. A speaker is going to be seen at all times, something the designers at Sonus faber know only too […]
Craft your own gifts
Many of you will be familiar with Cricut crafting machines. The range of available accessories allows you to personalise gifts for friends and family. Metropol’s gadget guy Ian Knott checks out three of them. Back in February this year I reviewed the Cricut Maker 3, the precise card, paper and vinyl cutting machine that can […]
Witness the fitness
Not all fitness watches are created equal. Metropol’s gadget guy Ian Knott looks at Suunto’s impressive flagship model, the 9 Peak. If I were a betting man, it’d be a fairly safe wager that as you are reading this you are either wearing, or at least own, a fitness watch of some sort. There would […]
6 personality traits that you can improve using digital tools
Most of us has at one point or another thought about how we could improve ourselves. We either want to be more spontaneous or more positive, etc. In this article, we will provide a few digital tools that could help you develop a better you. Spontaneous: MeetUp A great challenge for many is how to […]
Five thematic party ideas your guests will be impressed with
For the beginners, the definition of a thematic party is a party in which the food, the decoration and the outfit of the guests are following a certain theme communicated in advance by the host. For the more experienced party crowd, each new theme is an occasion to test creativity, try on new clothes and […]
Lift your game
Metropol’s gadget guru Ian Knott puts the new Logitech G413 SE Mechanical Gaming Keyboard through its paces. Logitech have a reputation for producing quality products whether at the lower entry-level end of the market, or the relatively high-performance end. Their latest keyboard -the Logitech G413 SE is primarily a gaming keyboard, and a pretty good […]
How to effectively integrate innovative technologies in your house in 2022?
These days, home is no longer just a place where people live, dwell and sleep. Thanks to the goodness of the internet, we like to spend more of our free time at home. This is a reality that seems to be gaining momentum, and which also seems to be consolidating worldwide. Streaming services such as […]
Creating a Multi-Entertainment Living Space
A multi-entertainment living space needs to be able to do many things. From seating to storage to snacks and beyond, you need to ensure it is just right. Nowadays, we no longer want to just sit down and watch TV. Our living spaces need to be able to handle multiple types of entertainment. When planning […]
Clean your home with lasers
That’s right, lasers. Now you can pretend you’re a Stormtrooper while you vacuum, except you’ll be far more accurate. Metropol’s gadget guru Ian Knott looks into the clever tech included in Dyson’s latest stick vacuum cleaner. I joke, of course. The Dyson V15 Detect doesn’t zap the dirt off your floor with futuristic lasers. If […]
Huawei? Yes way
While it may conjure up concerns about privacy for some, there’s one thing for sure – the biggest electronics company on the planet, Huawei, produces a quality product. Metropol’s gadget guru Ian Knott looks at its latest fitness band. When it comes to battery life, Huawei absolutely wipe the floor with the competition. Most smartwatches, […]