About James Bruce
James has a BSc in Artificial Intelligence and is CompTIA A+ and Network+ certified. When he's not reviewing hardware and producing YouTube videos, he enjoys LEGO, VR, and board games. Before joining MakeUseOf, he was a lighting technician, English teacher, and datacenter engineer.
Latest Articles
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.
Lume Pad 2: AI-Powered 3D Tablet is Amazing, and Weird
The Lume Pad 2 features incredible hardware and in the right conditions, a stunning 3D experience. Yet it struggles to find a compelling purpose.
Goovis G3 Max Personal Cinema Display: The Best Private Big Screen Experience Yet
With 1440p per eye and up to 120Hz refresh rate, this versatile display can be your own private IMAX-like cinema or a desktop monitor replacement.
Bluetti AC180 Review: Big Power, Medium Capacity Solar Generator for the RV Life
With a larger than average capacity of 1152Wh, the standout features is 1800W of continuous output for those high power needs.
Engwe M20 Fat Tire "eBike" Review: A Superb Budget Version of a Super73
A robust and stylish fat tire ebike, with dual battery option for extended range, superior power, and gorgeous design, at an affordable price point
EcoFlow Glacier Review: The Ultimate Ice-Making Portable Party Cooler
Fridge, freezer, it makes ice, and it can even stay running on solar power. This thing is amazing.
Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights Review: Don't Buy Holiday Lights Again Until You've Seen These
These stunning and versatile outdoor lights are pricey, but worth every penny. Never put up holiday lights again!
Bluetti AC60 Review: Rugged, Expandable, Portable Battery
Versatile, portable, and durable—the AC60 and B80 are your ideal companions for off-grid living and adventures.
Mobile Pixels Geminos: Dual Stacked 24" Monitors for Productivity
There's no denying it's a productivity boost. But you could DIY the same with better gaming-level displays for much less, minor the folding hinges.