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
Ivanky FusionDock Max 1 Review: This Dual-Thunderbolt 4 Docking Station Has ALL The Ports
If you can afford four 6K monitors, you can probably afford this too.
HTVRont Auto Tumbler Heat Press Review: Mixed Results
A larger machine for tumblers up to 30oz, but it's tricky to get perfect results.
Govee TV Backlight 3 Lite Review: This Affordable Ambilight Clone Is Much Better Than Expected
Despite using a webcam on top of your TV, this sub-$100 TV backlighting kit is virtually indistinguishable from an original Ambilight.
Huion Kamvas Studio 16 Review: Better As a Drawing Slate Than a Tablet
It's a shame that the combination of Huion driver and Windows 11 Ink features are so buggy, but this Surface Pro competitor fails to make the mark.
Apple Vision Pro vs. Meta Quest 3: What’s the Difference and Which Should You Buy?
The Apple Vision Pro and Meta Quest 3 are impressive headsets, but does one outweigh the other?
Freebeat MorphRover Review: Charge Your Ebike While You Work Out
The MorphRover is the first ever hybrid ebike that can transform into an indoor variable resistance exercise bike with a connected app.
What Is the New Nvidia App? How It Can Improve Your Gaming Experience
Say goodbye to the convoluted Control Panel and GeForce Experience; say hello to the unified Nvidia App.
Nanoleaf Skylight Review: Pricey but Professional Ceiling Lighting
They're not cheap, but it's a first-of-a-kind for smart lighting, and if you have the budget, you can build out something truly impressive.
How to Play Steam Games on Your Meta Quest
Official, free, paid, wireless, and wired—here are all the ways to play Steam games on your Meta Quest headset.
Bambu Lab P1S and AMS Combo Review: Affordable, Fast, Multicolor 3D Printing Is Now a Reality
This is the next revolution in 3D printing.
Glowforge Pro CO2 Laser Cutter Review: Superb Hardware, Let Down By Web-Only Software
Unlimited creative potential awaits, but an almost mandatory subscription and web-only software will frustrate some users.
Pimax Crystal Review: The Best Looking PCVR Headset Around, but Still Buggy
For sim enthusiasts with a high-end rig, you won't find better than the future-proofed and semi-modular Pimax Crystal.
Xreal Air 2 and Beam Review: This Isn’t AR, but It Is Cool
Offering a massive display that you can use all day, the only problem is figuring out what exactly you'll use them for.
Pitaka MagEZ Car Mount Pro 2 Review: Neat NFC Features, but Way Overpriced
For twice the price of regular MagSafe mounts, you get a set of three NFC tags to trigger your favorite shortcuts.
SmartWings Matter-Enabled Motorized Shades Review: Pricey, But Worth It
SmartWings automated Shades are highly customizable, and now support any smart home system thanks to Matter.
Govee Christmas String Lights Review: An Overload of Rainbow Twinkles
Finally, some holiday lights worth buying—but only if you're already invested in the Govee ecosystem.
Ugreen PowerRoam 2200 Review: The Best High Capacity Portable Power Station Yet
Despite the high capacity and ability to power anything, the optional trolley makes it easy to roll around.
Meta Quest 3 Review: Introducing the Magic of Mixed Reality
While the promised features aren't quite there yet, what we do have is a magical glimpse and a shift away from the isolation of typical VR experiences
XTool P2 Review: Forget GlowForge, This is the CO2 Laser You've Been Looking For
Ideal for hobbyists or a small business, the base P2 laser is versatile with user-friendly software, but the accessories take it to the next level.