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
AceBeam L19 2.0 Long Throw Tactical Flashlight Review: Blindingly Good
Running from a single 21700 battery, this lightweight thrower can reach up to 1.5km away.
The Innocn 40C1R is an Affordable 40" 144Hz Dream Gaming Monitor
Treat yourself to an immersive gaming experience with this affordable 40-inch superwide monitor.
AceBeam X50 2.0: 45000 Lumens USB-C Monster Flashlight (and Emergency Power Bank!)
With fast USB-C charging and the ability to act as a power bank, this is exactly the kind of powerful searchlight you want when SHTF.
What Is a Static IP Address? Here's Why You Don't Need One
A static IP address is one that never changes. Dynamic IP addresses do change. We explain why you don't need a static IP address.
Creality Sermoon V1 Pro Review: Safe, Simple 3D Printing for Beginners
Though not perfect, Creality has set the bar high for beginner-friendly printing, with an enclosed design, smartphone app, and built-in webcam.
Steam Deck Review: The Ultimate Portable Gaming Console?
With thousands of games and extensive input options, the Steam Deck is an incredible piece of hardware that can transform into a full gaming PC.
Oppo Find X5 Pro: Crazy Low-Light Performance and Flagship Performance
Oppo's flagship features an incredible rear imaging system and neural chip, resulting in the best photos and videos we've seen yet.
Vampire Devices Are Real, and How Much Power You're Wasting Will Shock You
Most modern smart devices and appliances sip power when not in use. But if you have a house full of them, it can certainly add up.
Fanttik X8 Apex: This Ultimate Emergency Tire Inflator Doubles as a Battery and Flashlight
A fast and smart portable tire inflator that deserves a place in your backpack or car.
EcoFlow Delta Pro: No Limits Portable Power
From a campervan to a family home, the Delta Pro is incredibly versatile and can scale to your needs.
SwitchBot Curtain Review: Make Curtains Great Again!
SwitchBot has shown yet again it can play a critical role in your smart home setup by making any dumb devices smart.
Magic Curie: Programmable LEGO-Compatible STEM Toy Review
Madame Curie reimagined in a LEGO-compatible remote control and ScratchJr programmable sports car. Just for girls, apparently.
Enobot EBO Air: The Ultimate Home Security Pet Robot Cat Toy ... Thing?
As far as "remote-controlled toys with a video camera" go, the Enobot Ebo Air is actually quite good—but it really needs to focus on one purpose.
Govee Glide Hexa Light Panels: Don't Buy Nanoleaf Until You've Seen These!
For accent lighting or streamer backgrounds, the Govee Glide Hexa light panels produce superb, bright, and vibrant displays.
Osheep "All-Terrain" 500W Modular eScooter Review: Promising City Scooter With Serious Problems
As long as you're only riding on flat city roads, it's lovely. Just don't veer off the beaten track. But did this really need to be crowdfunded?
Wowcube: It's Real, But Does It Really Wow?
The Wowcube hardware is incredible, but it remains to be seen if the games and other uses will be compelling enough to justify the price tag.
Cubicon Prime: Best 3D Printer of 2022 for Beginners
With an inductive self-leveling sensor and direct driver extruder, this well-built printer is fantastic for beginners, producing prints every time.
Innocn 27C1U: Basic, But Stunningly Good Quality Budget 4K HDR Desktop Monitor
The Innocn 27C1U is a great entry to the market as a mixed-use 4K monitor, with incredible performance and features for the price.
Govee Neon Rope Light Review: Your Room Needs This!
The Govee Neon Rope light can produce a stunningly distinctive central lighting feature, and the price is perfect.
Vivo V23: The Ultimate Selfie Phone
A combination of powerful software and fantastic front cameras make this the best phone for selfie-lovers.