Top Tech 🏆 Testing Belkin's Latest 2-in-1 Charging Pad — Dreame X40 Ultra Vacuum Review

July 18, 2024

🔊 Fancy Gadgets

The theme for this week's list of reviews is fancy gadgets. I'm talking about Belkin's latest wireless charging pad with a surprise third charging port, the neat Oladance Sport open earbuds, and a nifty smart switch for fans and lights. We even reviewed a Linux laptop, so check it all out below!

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This 2-in-1 Wireless Charger Has a Secret Third Charging Port

2-in-1 Wireless Charging Pad with iPhone and AirPods

In the wireless charger space, even the most inconspicuous feature can make a device stand out. This comes in the form of an extra USB-C port for the Belkin BoostCharge Pro 2-in-1 Charging Pad with Qi2.

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Dreame X40 Ultra Review: A Throughly Fancy Robot Vacuum

Dreame X40 Ultra charging in its station

The Dreame X40 Ultra doesn’t look different from most other combo vacuum and mop robots. However, with a few small tweaks like its extending brush and mop pad, it has a much wider reach than most. It gathered crumbs and dirt even better than I expected.

These Wireless Earbuds Make Gaming on a PS5, PS Portal, or PC Better

Sony Pulse Explore Wireless Earbud being worn in a person's left ear

The market is flooded with wireless earbuds, but few are designed with gamers in mind. Whether it's lag, latency, or any other delay between the actions on screen and what you hear, there aren't many options for gamers who don't want to deal with bulky over-the-ear headsets. Sony hopes to address that market gap with their Pulse Explore wireless earbuds.

Chipolo’s New Trackers Prove That Google’s Find My Device Network Isn’t Ready

For three years, iPhone owners have had exclusive access to an affordable, simple tracker that "just works"—no third-party apps required. Finally, Android owners have an answer to the AirTag in the Chipolo One Point. In fact, they have multiple options, including the new Card Point. The question is, are they any good?

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Kubuntu Focus Ir16 Gen 2 Review: A Linux Laptop That Just Works

Kubuntu Focus Ir16 Gen 2 laptop on a desk with speakers and a headset in the background.

Sorting through the niche and varied world of pre-built Linux computers is challenging. If you just need to get some work done, one notebook-class laptop making your choice a bit simpler is the Kubuntu Focus Ir16 Gen 2. Its name doesn't lie; giving it a try I found myself pretty focused.

These Open Earbuds Test Whether You Prioritize Sound or Comfort

A pair of Oladance OWS Sports headphones on a wood table

The Oladance OWS Sports headphones offer the exceptional fit and ambient noise awareness I expected from an open-ear product, but I was none too pleased with the sound quality. I understand the limitations of buds that hang outside your ears (as opposed to within them), but I did want better from the Sports.

This HomeKit Fan and Light Switch Made Simplifying My Home Automations a Breeze

The TP-Link Kasa KS240 Smart Controller next to its app

TP-Link aims to do something different with its latest Kasa KS240 Smart Fan Controller & Light Dimmer switch. Combining fan and light control into a single unit takes up less space on your wall and delivers ample functionality. Here's everything you need to know before you buy one.