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
Donner B1 Bass Synth: Get Squelchy With This Low-Cost TB-303 Clone
The Donner B1 is an affordable analog bass synth echoing the iconic Roland TB-303. Perfect for live performances and beginners to learn on.
Charge Your Smartphone With Fire: BioLite CampStove 2+ Review
Charge your phone outdoors with renewable biomass while you cook dinner. Compact and efficient, ideal for camping, prepping, and outdoor adventures.
Biolite BaseCharge Home Emergency Kit: Great Value Prepping Package for Power and Lighting
While technologically nothing groundbreaking, the emergency kit offers minimum fuss and simple functionality at a great value price.
Kugoo Kirin G3 Pro Review: Affordable All-Terrain Escooter With Dual 1200W Motors
Experience the power of the KuKirin G3 Pro e-scooter with dual 1200W motors, incredible off-road capabilities, and unmatched value for thrill-seekers.
Sylvox 55-inch Deck Pro Outdoor TV: The Ultimate Backyard Entertainment Solution?
Perfect for your backyard or entertainment venue, the Sylvox Deck Pro offers a Netflix-certified Android TV OS in a ruggedized, weatherproof package.
SwitchBot Hub 2 Review: Matter Comes to SwitchBot
It's an improvement on the previous Hub Mini, and thanks to Matter support, now works with HomeKit... sort of. Matter is far from ready, yet.
Govee AI Gaming Sync Box: A Revolution in Ambient Desktop Lighting
Take your gaming to the next level with your own personal creative lighting director!
What Is Arduino? What Can You Do With It? Explained
The Arduino is a remarkable device for electronics tinkering. Learn what it is, what you can do with it, and how to get started.
PlayStation VR2 Review: An Almost Generational Leap for VR
The PSVR2 sets a new benchmark for quality, immersion, and ease of use—at an unbeatable price.
Himiway Escape Pro: Stylish Fat Tire Ebike With Serious Moped Vibes
The moped-like design and robust build quality make this a compelling choice, but be careful if you're outside the US, as the motor is weaker.
Snapmaker Artisan: 3D Print, Laser, and CNC—This 3-in-1 Maker Machine Does It All
A sound investment for demanding makers and small workshops with simple tool switching, but consider if separate machines would serve you better.
Tecno Phantom V Fold Review: Fantastic Low-Light Camera and Stunning Performance
An impressive folding phone, with a stunning camera system, innovative hinge system, and excellent performance.
Ulefone Power Armor 18T: Thermal Imaging and Huge Battery for The Professional
It's not the fastest performer, but the enormous battery and unique imaging features make this an ideal choice for professionals in the field.
InMotion V11 Electric Unicycle: Powerful, Responsive, and Utterly Insane
With incredible power and responsive handling, the V11 is difficult to learn, but crazy fun when you do. Just try not to die in the process.
Timekettle Fluentalk T1 Pocket Translator: The New Travel Essential
For everything from conversations to lectures, a built-in phrase library, and photo translation, the Fluentalk T1 does it all.
XGIMI Aura Review: Finally, a UST 4K Laser Projector You Can Actually Game On
For the price, the XGIMI Aura is exceptionally good quality, and features a 35ms low-latency gaming mode, too.
BougeRV Yuma 200W Flexible Solar Panel Review: Peel-and-Stick Power Anywhere
With exceptional performance in low light, the peel-and-stick BougeRV Yuma is perfect for awkward, curved surfaces like RVs or boats.
uThrone Gaming Massage Chair Review: The Royal Upgrade Your Back Deserves
Relax with an incredible massage after a stressful gaming session. Or make those Zoom meetings a little more bearable.
Blackview MP60 Mini PC: Expandable Storage but Unremarkable Performance
A stylish and competent mini PC for remote working and light office tasks, but abandon all hope of gaming.
Formovie Theater Review: Triple Laser 4K HDR UST Projector is Great... For Movies, In Your Home Theater
This triple laser UST laser projector produces stunningly bright and vibrant images, but you should avoid it for gaming.