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  Scalextric Mini Diamond Edition - Commemorative Triple Pack (productReview)
  Scalextric is celebrating 60 years of the Mini with the Mini Diamond Editon Commemorative Triple Pack - but it isn't cheap at about £120 (before you even buy the track). Each set is Limited Edition and comes with a card in the presentation box that tells you what number set yours is out of the 2000 made by Scalextric.
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  Review: Sphero Mini (productReview)
  The approachable introduction to coding also really adds an educational element to the Sphero Mini, which can help kids learn while having fun. In fact, this alone should sell you on the Mini if you have a kid that's curious in tech. After all, it isn't a high price to pay to get them away from that iPad they always seem to be glued to.
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  Review: Garmin Dash Cam Mini (productReview)
  One thing we learnt was that although it's tempting to tuck the camera away behind the rearview mirror, you do need to allow some room for manoeuvre to adjust the Mini's view. We also came across the problem of moving the angle of the camera when attempting to press the save button on the back. As with most dash cams, once the Garmin Mini is set-up, it's designed to be left alone.
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  Review: Sphero BOLT (productReview)
  Unfortunately, even with these instructions, understanding how to implement blocks of coding is still a bit muddled. Unlike the Sphero Mini we tested in 2017, the BOLT is most certainly for older kids. It's probably a good idea to get the Mini first, if possible, and then move onto the BOLT once you've mastered the basics. We all know it's what's on the inside that counts, so Sphero has also updated the BOLT with a few extra features that the SPRK+ doesn't have.
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  Review: Campingaz Powerbox Plus 28L electric cooler (productReview)
  Admittedly, it takes up a considerable chunk of boot space in a family hatchback, but once up and running it acts like a mini fridge, keeping food and drink cool for hours, even after you've disconnected the power. It'll also fit snugly in the corner of a camper van, while its 28-litres of storage will hold six 1.5-litre bottles of water or enough food to keep a family happy for a night at a camp site.
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  Review: Dyson V11 Absolute vacuum cleaner (productReview)
  For your £600, you get the top of the range V11 Absolute with a range of attachments - including the new Torque Drive motorhead (exclusive to the Absolute model), soft roller head, mini motorised tool, crevice tool, mini soft dusting brush, mains charger, docking station and wand storage clip. The Torque Drive head is a brand-new accessory for the Dyson premium cordless vac, working to increase the surface area and featuring a slider to increase or decrease suction.
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  Review: Tile Mate review (productReview)
  Conversely, if you lose your phone you can double press the Tile’s button to make your phone ring, even if it’s on silent. You can also run the Tile with Apple iPad from 2012 onwards, iPad Mini, iPod Touch and Apple Watch, and most Android devices running 4.4 or later and Bluetooth 4.0 or later. Tile Mate, alongside Tile Slim, are in the ‘non-Pro’ range of Tile products and so have the more basic specification.
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  Review: Ring RBGDC200 dash camera (productReview)
  That said, the power lead itself has an old fashioned DC connection at the camera end, instead of the usual Mini- or Micro-USB connector. That means finding a hard-wire kit is difficult. Once installed the dash camera works like any other. When it receives power it switches on and starts recording, then switches off again when power is cut.
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  Review: Topeak E-Booster Digital electric pump (productReview)
  That's where a good bike pump comes in, while if you're out riding they're an essential accessory in case of a puncture or loss of pressure. In the past, cyclists have packed a hand or mini pump with them, or if you're really conscientious about weight and speed, CO2 canisters. However, the last couple of years has seen a new type of pump appear - the electric pump.  While there have been numerous electric bike pumps appear on the market in this time, a lot have not always come from established brands, but the arrival of the E-Booster Digital electric pump from popular bike accessory brand Topeak has really caught the attention of a lot of riders. 
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  Review: Rewire Security Spytrack Nano tracker (productReview)
  width=500&height=333.33333333333337" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/389dab58958a4f3fa274453040376658" /> Charging it up only takes about four hours, which seems reasonable. A minor blip in the technological armoury of the Nano, though, is that it uses a USB Mini-B port to charge, rather than the more modern and ubiquitous Micro USB. Not a real problem but it just means you’re less likely to have multiple spare charging cables to hand from your other electrical devices.
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  Review: Aftershokz Xtrainerz (productReview)
  The earplugs may sound like an odd accessory for a bone-conduction headphone but as these are appealing to swimmers it makes a lot more sense. The earplugs look like mini trees and fit in the ear canal easily. They're also remarkably comfortable, but we're not sure we would use these unless we were swimming as they sort of defeat the idea of bone-conduction allowing you to hear your surroundings.
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  Review: Wahoo ELEMNT Bolt GPS bike computer (productReview)
  width=500&height=333.33333333333337" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/09c324d40f7647ed83830825a562a7f0" /> We care more that it looks pretty - while all the data you could possibly want is easy to access. It’s smaller than the ELEMNT, but bigger than the ELEMNT Mini, restricting how much can be displayed at once, however, it shows more than enough information for most riders. The unit has physical buttons, rather than a touchscreen, which allows you to adjust the display so that it shows more (or less) data depending on how many fields you want to see. 
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  Review: Mio MiVue C330 dash cam (productReview)
  There are lots of other dashcams out there that record in better quality and have more features, but for less than half the price.  The MiVue C330 features a dated Mini-USB port, a connector that isn't commonly used anymore. It comes with a moulded 12v socket on the lead, so if you want to use this with a dual USB adaptor (allowing you to charge something else from your 12v socket) you'll more than likely have to buy another lead unless you have one knocking about the house. 
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  Review: Zenbre Z8Plus bluetooth speaker (productReview)
  There’s also strap on the back for carrying it around or attaching it to a bag or the like on the go. In terms of sound, for the cost, we think it’s great. Compared to the Bose Soundlink Mini II we usually use, the Z8Plus is a lot louder. It holds sound quality at higher volumes too, which is great for the price-point. Despite its small size, the Z8Plus can deliver 20-watts of sound via its combination of two 57mm drivers, one 4-inch horn-loaded MF and one 4.5-inch subwoofer.
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  Review: Beeline Smart Compass (productReview)
  Fabulously easy to set up. You’ll get a small box containing the Beeline, its silicone mount and a mini USB cable. Download the free Beeline bike navigation app onto your phone and it’ll run you through the set-up process. The time-consuming bit is charging the Beeline up, but once you’ve done this it’s good for a solid 30 hours — which gives it a useful advantage over using your phone for navigation.
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  Review: Garmin DriveAssist 51 LMT-D (productReview)
  The sat nav unit has a five-inch screen is finished to a high standard; its design is relatively plain but it’s well finished and feels suitably durable. On the back you’ll find a Mini USB port for charging and data transfer, a microSD slot for video and still shot storage, a power button and the camera itself. On the underside of the unit is another microSD slot, which is reserved for additional maps.
• Review: Vespa GTS 300 (productReview)
  It’s that kind of sentimental throw-back feel that has kept Vespa selling scooters, so much so that it’s original looks have gone from being dated to become retro chic. Think of it as the two-wheeled equivalent of the modern MINI or Fiat 500 and you’re on the money. Speaking of cash, the Vespa GTS 300 rings the till at £4899, which is a lot of dough for something looks, well, a bit basic.
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  Review: AUKEY DR01 dash camera (productReview)
  In it comes the dash cam, a suction mount, a sticker mount, a dual-port USB 12V charger (meaning you can charge a phone or satnav at the same time as the dash camera), a 5V mini USB cable, some stickers, cable clips and some paperwork. The user manual states that a 16GB micro SD card is included, however, this wasn't the case with our demo model. The user manual recommends using a Class 10 micro SD card with a maximum storage capacity of 128GB, which is quite a lot bigger than most other cameras, which are usually only compatible with 32GB or 64GB cards. 
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  Review: Cybex Anoris T i-Size (productReview)
  width=500&height=333.46153846153845" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/b3e35a8e10b9419bb9415d22be55d519" /> We're testing the Cybex Anoris T i-Size in both our Skoda Karoq and MINI Clubman with 15 month old Reuben helping us. He is usefully above the 76cm minimum threshold, but does still seem quite small for a seat like this and he doesn't always look that comfortable with his arms on top of the impact shield.
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  Review: Char-Broil All-Star 120 B-Gas BBQ (productReview)
  On the underside of the shelves, there are some hooks to keep any BBQ utensils or tea towels you want to store out of the way. Other thoughtful design touches include somewhere to store a kitchen roll and a mini bin. The BBQ fires up instantly using the battery-powered, push-start Surefire Electronic Igniter.