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The new Romo P robovac from drone expert DJI has the most jaw-dropping obstacle avoidance I’ve ever seen

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DJI Romo P: two-minute review On the face of it, it’s a perfectly logical step for a highly established drone manufacturer like DJI to venture into the smart-home world of automated floor cleaning. After all, the Chinese company’s drones have been boasting autonomous navigation since 2016 and successful robot vacuuming is much more about accurate navigation and successful obstacle avoidance than it is about raw suction power. The Romo P marks an ambitious first step for DJI into the world of smart-home floor cleaning and I think the company’s tech bods have mostly hit the nail on the head. The Romo P’s key feature is its sophisticated navigation system combining dual fisheye cameras with solid-state LiDAR to enable precise obstacle detection — even for items as thin as 0.08 inches / 2mm. Believe me, this model truly impresses when it comes to avoiding obstacles of most sizes. (Image credit: Future) With a whopping 25,000Pa suction and extendable cleaning brushes and mops fo...
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Meze Audio's new closed-back headphones are gloriously green and expansive, but the soundstage isn't the only thing about them that's wide

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Meze Audio Strada: Two-minute review Visually, the Meze Audio Strada are more than a little reminiscent of the company’s much more expensive Liric II planar magnetic over-ear headphones. In terms of the most important technical aspects, they share quite a bit with the brand’s 109 Pro open-back model. But despite all this apparent cross-pollination, the closed-back, dynamic driver-toting Strada manage to be a distinct and individual proposition. And not only because they’re only available in a combination of ebony hardwood and a delightfully deep, slightly metallic green. The materials that have been deployed — magnesium, PU leather and memory foam as well as that good-looking quantity of Macassar wood — feel luxurious and utterly fit for purpose. The standard of build and finish cannot be argued with. It’s even possible to overlook the rather unsophisticated ‘adjustment rod’ mechanism that alters the fit — although it is not possible to overlook the fact that even at their smallest ...
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VistaPrint AI logo maker review: A simple AI design tool for small businesses

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AI-agnostic is how I'd describe myself. I can see how it might be useful in some fields, for certain tasks. But I'm no hype-man for artificial intelligence. I'm not sold on a lot of what AI tools can do (or claim to do). And I certainly don't think it's a replacement for human creativity, whether that's writing or designing. No, not even turning documents into slide decks. So, it was with some trepidation and skepticism that I approached VistaPrint's recently unveiled AI logo maker Now, right off the bat, I have to say, if you possess a degree of design nous, this isn't the service for you. I find it to be relatively basic overall - which is the idea. This is for small businesses who understand the need for company branding, but lack the time and knowledge to spend hours tinkering in creative apps like Photoshop or Affinity. You can check out the full service by clicking here (although I used the UK version here , it's an identical platform). ...
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I went hands-on with the Aqara Camera Hub G350: a powerful indoor security camera that's a wolf in rabbit’s clothing

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Aqara Camera Hub G350: two-minute review Owned by Shenzhen’s Lumi United Technology, and backed by Chinese mobile phone/EV giant Xiaomi, Aqara offers a wide range of AI-driven automation products including sensors, cameras and controllers. I’ve previously reviewed the Aqara G100, a versatile indoor/outdoor security camera which I was very impressed with. However, I was less impressed with the company’s battery-powered video doorbell, the Aqara G410 Doorbell Camera Hub , which not only looks big and clunky but isn’t waterproof — surely a failing for any doorbell camera? The Aqara Camera Hub G350 under review here is very different. Finished in white, it is — unlike the company’s doorbell camera — very well designed. Though the removable bunny ears may not be everyone’s idea of great design, it is at least good fun and does feel like a piece of tech you wouldn’t be ashamed to put on a bookshelf or fireplace. However, it’s much more than a pretty face. It’s also a heck of a powerful an...
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