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
The New DJI Robot is Insane: Introducing the Robomaster EP Core
The most powerful STEAM learning robot ever. A comprehensive education toolkit and curriculum for both Scratch and Python programming is provided, and further expansion is possible with various microcontrollers and sensors.
CrowPi 2 Is The Raspberry Pi Laptop and Electronics STEAM Workshop You've Dreamed Of
Simply the best STEAM learning package we've seen yet, the CrowPi 2 is packed full of electronics sensors that are easy to start programming with, in Scratch or Python.
Don't Buy a Pico Projector Until You've Seen The Nebra AnyBeam
Laser technology makes this the best Pico projector you'll find. With no built-in features, it does one job and does it well.
Pixoo Max: The Best Pixel Display Yet, at a Budget Price
A gorgeous pixel art display screen without any fluff, and at a great budget price point. If you've been waiting for the right time to grab a Divoom display, we think you'll like this one.
Annke BR200: Strobe and Siren Make This The Smartest Analog Security Cam Yet
With a terrifying siren and red-blue strobe, and reliable motion detection, the Annke BR200 is the smartest analog security camera you'll find and a budget price.
Maxoak Bluetti EB240: Massive Battery Storage, Budget Price
With one of the largest capacities on the market, the Maxoak Bluetti EB240 features integrated solar charging circuit and AC transformer. The 1000W output is the only limiting factor, but that should be enough for most people.
Synology DS220j Is the Best Beginner NAS (and Great As a Surveillance NVR Too!)
Simply the best entry-level NAS for beginners. DiskStation Manager is easy to use, and there's a wealth of software packages you can run on it, including the Surveillance Station for IP camera recording.
Flic 2 Review: The Ultimate Smart Button That Integrates Anything With a Web API
The smartest smart buttons money can buy, and very developer friendly. Which is good, because the APIs of the products it integrates with are often lacklustre, and you'll need to spend time on workarounds getting things to work as you want.
Maxoak Bluetti 1500Wh Backup Solar Generator Review: Be Ready for Anything
The Maxoak Bluetti 1500Wh is an affordable all-round great performing backup battery that stores an epic amount of energy. Combine with a solar panel or two (cable included) for complete electrical resiliency.
Is Popcorn Time Safe? How to Watch Safely
Popcorn Time is illegal. If you're thinking of using it, here are several things you should know before you put yourself at risk.
Oculus Go vs. Quest vs. Rift: Which VR Headset Do You Need?
You want a VR headset, but which do you choose? We compare Oculus Go vs. Oculus Quest vs. Oculus Rift to help you decide
XP Pen Note Plus is a Magical Paper Notepad That Scans Everything You Write
A clever concept that digitizes everything you write, works with any A5 notepad, and for an entirely reasonable price. But it's seriously let down by a buggy app.
Insta360 One R: The Modular Action Cam That Does Everything (and More)
An innovative modular design, AI editing and the best quality footage yet make this a must-buy for action camera and 360 fans.
Space 3D Review: Affordable Large Format Resin Printer
An all-metal design results in a sturdy device and reliable printing, with fantastic quality results. The build volume is unparalleled at this price point.