Category Archives: Gadgets

RSGB high-altitude balloon (HAB) Competition – update

Posted on August 6, 2025 by David

Sadly no contact made, but I now have a couple of Yagi Antennas to use going forward. On Saturday, 20 September 2025, at approximately 11 am BST, the RSGB will be launching a high-altitude balloon carrying a relay. The flight … Continue reading →

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Tobii Eye Tracker 5

Posted on August 31, 2020 by David

The latest version of eye-tracking from Tobii has improved the head tracking performance greatly.  I am writing this from the perspective of a simulator player where head tracking is, for me,  more valuable than eye-tracking. Before going any further it … Continue reading →

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Two weeks using a Chromebook

Posted on October 8, 2016 by David

For some time I have been considering a Chromebook. So a couple of weeks ago I took the plunge with a Lenovo N22 at around £100. At a price point less than many android tablets it seemed good time to … Continue reading →

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Roberts Stream 93i Review

Posted on July 21, 2015 by David

The Roberts Stream93i DAB/DAB+/FM/ Internet Stereo Sound System with 3 Way Speaker System is a great piece if technology. It offers DAB/DAB+,FM,WiFi,Internet Radio, Music Player ad Spotify Connect.  The sound quality is surprisingly good from such a compact device. Looking … Continue reading →

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