Owen McCarthy's stories

For as long as I can remember, Sony have been known as purveyors of quality sound. I leapt at the opportunity to review two of their latest products.>>

I don't believe that right on the cusp of Christmas, Twelve South swung into my ken. This mini USB hub has become part of my solution to a problem faced by many.>>

I have become more of a fan of earbuds since discovering my ears no longer have to ache, and they don’t have to continually fall out. JBL will be pleased to hear that no amount of head gyrating has managed to dislodge either bud.>>

Being a naturally curious individual, I was interested to see what customers had to say about Satechi’s products. This is my first foray into the world of the multiple device charger, and to start with I’ll admit to being slightly confused, quoting Manuel from Fawlty Towers with a confused, “¿Que?” >>

Ecovacs’ Deebot N8 Pro has wormed its way into my affections. I was initially unaware of a transformation gradually occurring, but by the end of the review, my heart had been won over.>>

JBL’s Live660NC headset provide you with peace and quiet in your own space.>>

Unless you are a device snob, you will be more than happy to own a device that won’t cost the price of a high-spec laptop but will provide you with reliable and future-proofed usage.>>

This product promises to encourage any prospective miscreant to hunt elsewhere for an easier target. >>

A few years ago, Dyson products began to change my life for the better. Constantly reaching for Kleenex and inhalers are now memories. >>

At around $630 to $674 at various resellers, it will be a go-to for many creative types, from the amateur to the professional. >>

The ConceptD 3 Ezel has features that will set your creative juices flowing.>>

Cricut has something to offer anyone who wants to add pizazz to their crafting projects.>>

The Mi 11 is designed for the visual creatives out there who will love its “on the fly” brilliance.>>

These mid-range models offer an economical alternative to some of their higher-priced competition.>>

Those of us who equate big sound with big speakers will be pleasantly surprised by the Go 3.>>

The Oculus Quest 2 is my first and long overdue foray into the world of virtual reality, and I've been having fun.>>

For the past few weeks, I’ve been going about my life with a grin on my face, thanks to these devices.>>

The Find X3 Pro has a juicy set of specs. After a week of playing with some of the features, they have hooked me.. again!>>

Dyson has taken its problem-solving approach and applied it to the problem of formaldehyde.>>

This is a great middle-of-the-road option, well worth a look for those of us constrained by space and budget but with an eye for ergonomics.>>

It offers a very cost-effective and versatile solution to your online meeting needs.>>

The 1TB hard drive is “set and forget” meaning you have free local recording for up to 12 months, “with no fees ever.” >>

Some of us love to celebrate through singing and playing music. The JBL PartyBox On-The-Go is designed for just such occasions.>>

Let’s hope that more of us are inspired to encourage the researchers who will face life-long challenges to unwrap the mysteries surrounding cancer. >>