About James Frew
James is an experienced technology journalist and was formerly MakeUseOf's Buyer's Guide Editor. His goal is to make tech accessible and safe for everyone. While graduated with a BEng in Mechanical Engineering, he's also passionate about mental health, sustainability, and music.
Latest Articles
The Best eReaders for Book Lovers
Digital books are convenient and portable. To read them, you need an eReader. Here are some of the best.
Does Tesla's Investment In Bitcoin Damage Its Environmental Credentials?
Tesla, the electric vehicle manufacturer, has invested $1.5 billion in Bitcoin, but at what cost?
Should You Worry About Your Health Data Now That Google Owns Fitbit?
In early 2021, Google completed its acquisition of Fitbit. So, what does this mean for your health data?
How to Enable Burst Photos on iPhone
Burst mode is perfect for capturing motion or ensuring you don't miss out on a great shot. Here's how to enable burst photos on iPhone!
Here’s What Spinach Can Tell Us About the Environment
Data collected from spinach plants can be used to monitor the environment. But, can spinach really send email?
5 Ways an Offline PC Can Be Hacked
Some people believe taking a computer offline makes it impossible to hack. These offline PC attacks show it's not as safe as you imagine.
The 5 Most Secure and Encrypted Email Providers
Fed up with government and third-party surveillance of your emails? Protect your messages with a secure encrypted email service.
The Best Wireless Earbuds for Sports
The best wireless sports earbuds let you enjoy music in the gym or while exercising outside. Here are several great options.
Is the Withings ScanWatch the Best Health-focused Wearable?
Alongside standard fitness-tracking, the ScanWatch can perform ECG monitoring, assess your blood oxygen levels, and perform respiratory scans.
The Right to Repair Association Crowns the Winners of the CES 2021 Worst in Show Awards
As CES 2021 draws to a close, it's time to look at the show's least repairable and most environmentally-unfriendly devices.
The OneLife X Is a Silent Air Purifier With Smart Capabilities
Most air purifiers are noisy and made from plastic. The OneLife X is silent, made from bamboo and recycled plastic, and can be controlled remotely.
HERE Technologies Relieves Range Anxiety for Electric Vehicle Owners
Location software company, HERE Technologies, took to CES 2021 to announce its new EV Routing feature.
Hedgehog Is a Privacy-friendly Digital Guardian for Your Home
Even modern routers make it a challenge to protect your network. Hedgehog, the digital guardian, aims to simplify your home security.
P&G Searches for the HolyGrail of Plastic Recycling
Single-use plastic is an environmental nightmare. The HolyGrail 2.0 project proposes a solution... digital watermarks.
Protect the Environment With the Hydraloop H600 Water Recycling Unit
As water supplies continue to strain under the weight of climate change, the Hydraloop H600 recycles your waste water for reuse around the home.
The Owl Wired Connected Home Security System Will Ship in Late 2021
The Owl Wired is a feature-packed connected home security device, capable of detecting smoke, carbon monoxide, and sensing motion.
The Mimic GO Is a Portable Alarm With Motion Detection
If you're after a motion-sensing, privacy-focused smart alarm, then you'll want to check out the Mimic GO portable alarm.
GardenStuff Wants You to Bring the Outdoors Inside with the ELIoT Smart Vertical Garden
At CES 2021, GardenStuff presented ELIoT, a connected indoor garden which can make plant management a breeze.
Tata Wants to Stop You Leaving Your Kids in the Car
The Tata Pad is a smart alarm with a three-tier escalation system to prevent you forgetting your kids in the car.
TOTO Showcases the Bathroom of the Future at CES 2021
TOTO hopes to monitor your overall health and wellbeing with the WELLNESS TOILET, a part of its New Normal Way of Life campaign.