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Tom Richmond
Reviewer
Originally from the Isle of Man, Tom has been contributing for Techday for two years. He loves sport, tech and cars. In his spare time, you’ll either find him on the golf course, playing football or test-driving a new car.

Stories by Tom - Page 2

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Hands-on review: STM Dux Messenger laptop bag
Wed, 21st Sep 2022
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STM's Dux Messenger is a spacious laptop bag that offers protection and style. Available for $249.95, it's perfect for your commute or travel.
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Hands-on review: Airthings View Plus indoor air quality monitor
Mon, 19th Sep 2022
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The Airthings View Plus air quality monitor is a must-have gadget for health-conscious individuals, offering detailed data on indoor air quality.
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Hands-on review: Belkin 3-in-1 Wireless Charger with MagSafe
Wed, 7th Sep 2022
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Belkin's 3-in-1 Wireless Charger with MagSafe is a sleek and innovative accessory that will catch the eye of Apple enthusiasts. But is it worth the price tag?.
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Hands-on review: Bonelk Gaming Laptop Stand
Tue, 6th Sep 2022
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Bonelk's Gaming Laptop Stand offers a premium design with RGB lighting, making it a stylish addition to any home office or gaming setup.
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Hands-on review: Huawei Watch Fit 2 and Huawei Band 7
Fri, 19th Aug 2022
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Huawei releases new Watch Fit 2 and Band 7, offering affordable smartwatch and fitness tracker options for summer.
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Hands-on review: Huawei Watch D smart watch
Mon, 15th Aug 2022
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gaming
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The Huawei Watch D is a strong contender in the premium smart watch market, with innovative features and a sleek design.
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Xreart Studio - Turning old masterpieces into new ones
Wed, 13th Jul 2022
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smartphones
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consoles
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technology gifts
Xreart Studio repurposes broken gadgets into works of art, turning pre-loved smartphones and game consoles into conversation starters for your space.
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Hands-on review: BenQ GV30 portable projector
Fri, 8th Jul 2022
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gaming
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The BenQ GV30 portable projector impresses with its design and sound, but falls short in battery life and picture quality.
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Hands-on review: GoDice
Tue, 5th Jul 2022
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gaming
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smart home
Particula's GoDice aims to reconnect people through smart devices by transforming them into interactive board games.
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Hands-on review: JBL Quantum 610 Wireless
Tue, 21st Jun 2022
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gaming
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digital entertainment
The new Quantum 610 gaming headset is the latest addition to JBL’s Quantum range and the successor to its popular Quantum 600 model.
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Hands-on-review: Creative Outlier Air V3
Mon, 2nd May 2022
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gaming
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Creative has released the Outlier Air V3 wireless earbuds, offering ambient mode and noise reduction for an affordable price of AUD $59.95.
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Hands-on review: QuietOn 3 sleeping earbuds
Fri, 25th Mar 2022
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QuietOn 3 sleeping earbuds are put to the test in this review, with the journalist praising their noise cancellation and comfortable fit.
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Hands-on review: Belkin SOUNDFORM Rise and SOUNDFORM Freedom True Wireless Earbuds
Wed, 26th Jan 2022
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Belkin's SOUNDFORM Rise and SOUNDFORM Freedom True Wireless Earbuds are competitively priced and offer solid performance.
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Hands-on review: Google Nest Cam (Battery) and Nest Cam Stand
Fri, 12th Nov 2021
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gaming
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smart home
Almost eight years ago, Google purchased Nest Labs for a tidy sum of USD $3.2 billion who, at the time, specialised in smart thermostats and smoke detectors.
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Game review: FIFA 22
Fri, 15th Oct 2021
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gaming
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FIFA 22 perfectly demonstrates what we can expect from the next generation consoles - invigorating gameplay with outstanding visuals.
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Hands-on review: Tado Smart AC Control V3+
Wed, 13th Oct 2021
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gaming
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iot
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In a world that’s becoming ever more connected, it’s cool to have the option to control your home’s climate through your fingertips.
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Hands-on review: Bose Sport Earbuds
Fri, 20th Nov 2020
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The Bose Sport Earbuds are affordable, feature-packed earbuds perfect for active users, although not without their flaws.
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Game review: FIFA 21
Thu, 29th Oct 2020
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EA Sports has released its latest addition to the FIFA franchise, FIFA 21, with some welcomed additions and tweaks.
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Hands-on review: Microsoft Surface Book 3
Tue, 11th Aug 2020
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gaming
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data analytics
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martech
The majority of buyers of the Microsoft Surface Book 3 will undoubtedly be tempted in by the device’s versatility, and who can blame them?.
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Hands-on review: Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700
Tue, 28th Jul 2020
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gaming
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The 700s follow in the footsteps of the QuietComfort 35 II and are a must-have for travelling businesspeople and audiophiles alike.