Glam slam
By Ian Knott The days of owning a separate hair dryer, straightener, curling wand, diffuser and half a dozen brushes may finally be coming to an end. That’s certainly the pitch behind the Shark Glam Hot Tool Air Drying & Styling System, a machine that attempts to replace an entire drawer full of […]
Air apparent
By Ian Knott The first time the Shark NeverChange5 Max decided my scrambled eggs had reduced the air quality in the kitchen to almost zero, I briefly questioned everything. Was I poisoning myself? Had years of cooking finally caught up with me? The display had turned bright red, the fan suddenly roared into […]
It’s a smooth operator
By Ian Knott I’ve had a Nutri Ninja Auto IQ blender sitting on my kitchen bench for years. It gets used almost daily, has survived everything from frozen berries to handfuls of ice, and despite the abuse, it still works exactly as it did the day I bought it. The blades are still […]
A perfect solution to the daily grind
The home coffee machine market is a saturated one. But there seems to be a sweet spot between ‘shove a pod in and press a button’, and ‘savouring the process down to the finest micron of the grind’. Ninja have always produced affordable products that also happen to do the same job as […]
A focus on style and comfort
Gaming headsets often go overboard. They feature large drivers, booming bass, and bulky designs that clearly signal they’re made for gaming. The Logitech G325 LIGHTSPEED takes a different approach. It stays light, simple, and user-friendly. Metropol’s Gadget Guy Ian Knott finds them so comfortable, he often forgets he has them on. The first […]
Small, but very crafty
The Cricut Joy 2 is a machine that becomes more valuable the longer you use it. At first glance, it appears to be a smaller version of a larger machine. However, in practice, it often becomes the one you reach for the most. Metropol’s Gadget Guy Ian Knott gets all kinds of crafty. […]
Mop it like it’s hot
Robot vacuums all claim to do everything these days. They vacuum, mop, avoid obstacles, empty themselves, and even dry themselves. Some might even make you coffee if you wait long enough. The ECOVACS DEEBOT T80S OMNI doesn’t introduce anything groundbreaking, but it does improve on a few important features, especially in mopping. Metropol’s […]
Click happens
There comes a time with gaming mice when marketing buzzwords lose their meaning. Everyone claims to offer ultra-lightweight shells, high-quality sensors, and no latency. The Logitech G PRO X2 SUPERSTRIKE only becomes intriguing once you put down the box and start using it. Metropol’s gadget guy, ex-game reviewer Ian Knott, fires up the […]
I feel the need, the need for Speed
You’d be excused for wondering why Metropol’s gadget guy, a 55-year-old bald man, would be reviewing the latest in hairdryers from ghd. But fear not, because my lovely wife has perhaps the thickest hair ever. The perfect proving-ground for the new ghd Speed. Her hair takes an absolute age to dry in the […]
Crafting with confidence
Crafting at home has always been popular in certain circles, but with the introduction of purpose-built machinery and software, a whole new audience has jumped onto the endless possibilities that crafting presents. Metropol’s gadget guy Ian Knott puts the new Cricut Maker 4 through its paces. The Cricut Maker 4 feels more like […]
