About James Bruce
James has a BSc in Artificial Intelligence and is CompTIA A+ and Network+ certified. When he's not busy as Hardware Reviews Editor, he enjoys LEGO, VR, and board games. Before joining MakeUseOf, he was a lighting technician, English teacher, and data center engineer.
Latest Articles
Pimax Crystal Review: The Best Looking PCVR Headset Around, but Still Buggy
For sim enthusiasts with a high-end rig, you won't find better than the future-proofed and semi-modular Pimax Crystal.
Xreal Air 2 and Beam Review: This Isn’t AR, but It Is Cool
Offering a massive display that you can use all day, the only problem is figuring out what exactly you'll use them for.
Pitaka MagEZ Car Mount Pro 2 Review: Neat NFC Features, but Way Overpriced
For twice the price of regular MagSafe mounts, you get a set of three NFC tags to trigger your favorite shortcuts.
SmartWings Matter-Enabled Motorized Shades Review: Pricey, But Worth It
SmartWings automated Shades are highly customizable, and now support any smart home system thanks to Matter.
Govee Christmas String Lights Review: An Overload of Rainbow Twinkles
Finally, some holiday lights worth buying—but only if you're already invested in the Govee ecosystem.
Ugreen PowerRoam 2200 Review: The Best High Capacity Portable Power Station Yet
Despite the high capacity and ability to power anything, the optional trolley makes it easy to roll around.
Meta Quest 3 Review: Introducing the Magic of Mixed Reality
While the promised features aren't quite there yet, what we do have is a magical glimpse and a shift away from the isolation of typical VR experiences
XTool P2 Review: Forget GlowForge, This is the CO2 Laser You've Been Looking For
Ideal for hobbyists or a small business, the base P2 laser is versatile with user-friendly software, but the accessories take it to the next level.
Creality K1 Max Review: The 3D Printer of My Dreams Finally Exists
Large-format, fully enclosed, fast, and reliable. This is the 3D printer you've been waiting for.
SwitchBot Curtain 3 Review: More Powerful, Quieter, and Easier Solar Charging
There's no better way to retrofit your curtains for automation, but if you have double curtains you might find the price prohibitive.
AWOL Vision LTV-3500 Pro UST Projector Review: The Brightest Laser TV Yet, Perfect for Daytime Viewing
Experience unparalleled brightness with the AWOL Vision LTV-3500 Pro: the ultimate 4K HDR projector for both daytime and nighttime viewing.
InMotion V12HT is the Ultimate Hill-Climbing EUC for Commuting and Fun
With powerful motors that offer 188Nm of torque, this fun and stylish EUC will take you anywhere an ebike could go.
InnoCN 39G1R: Massive, Sub-$500 High Refresh Gaming Monitor
Though the 3000R curve is subtle, you can't beat the 39G1R for value, offering an enormous, high refresh, high contrast display for gamers.
Himiway Forest Cobra: Unbeatable Price, and Exactly What an eMTB Should Be
It's big, powerful, and heavy—but with a smooth, predictable, and safe ride, the Cobra offers a lot of adventure at a very reasonable price.
Is AliExpress Legit and Trustworthy? Is It Safe to Shop There?
What is AliExpress? Is it safe to shop on? Are there any security risks? We shopped there several times and here's what we found.
EcoFlow PowerStream Review: The World's First "Balcony Solar Plant"
Don't have room for rooftop solar and battery installation? The PowerStream might be just what you need: a cost-effective and DIY installation.
Insta360 Go 3: Tiny but Versatile All-in-One Vlogging, Lifelogging, and Action Camera
This tiny action cam offers one-touch recording, while the discreet design allows for great POV shots, along with easy-to-use AI editing features.
EcoFlow Wave 2: World's First Portable Heat Pump
No doubt it's a premium option, but if you need a portable aircon that can both heat and cool anywhere, this is it.
Xinfrared X2 Review: Add Thermal Night Vision to ANY Smartphone
Affordable, detailed thermal USB-C monocular with a versatile mounting system — the X2 is perfect for pest control or as part of your toolkit.
Govee Curtain Lights: An Entire Wall of Flashy LEDs
An innovative addition to the Govee line up, but you'd need quite an imagination to know what half the animations are.