REVIEW: SpongeBob SquarePants Craft Products
"Are ya ready kids...?"Whooooooooooooo....... lives in a pineapple under the sea? Obviously that would be a certain Mr Squarepants, who, for the past 20 years (and now in a brand new movie) has been...
View ArticleREVIEW: Creative Aurvana In-Ear3 Plus Headphones
Audio-Nirvana.To be terribly honest withyou, dear readers... here at The Test Pit we tend not to bother all that much reviewing in-ear headphones. General consensus 'round our gaff is that they are...
View ArticleREVIEW: iBeani Gadget Beanbag
It's a beanbag...Holding a tablet can be a right old pain in the bum. They might be great at bashing out the odd email, but doing anything with a tablet over a long period of time can be uncomfortable,...
View ArticleREVIEW: LEGO Jurassic World T.Rex Tracker #75918
Catch of the day.As anticipation for the film's release builds, dinosaur fever is gripping Test Pit Towers thanks to Jurassic World, the new sequel to one of our favourite all-time movies. We're so...
View ArticleREVIEW: Withings Home
Home body.There are so many home security gadgets out there right now that it can be hard to choose one over the other. Most allow you to stream video over the internet to your phone, so you can keep a...
View ArticleREVIEW: BT Dual-Band Wifi Extender 1200
Your toilet is now WiFi ready.Most of us have that awkward corner of the house where the WiFi just doesn't reach very well; be it in the attic, the basement, or - as an apparent increasing number of us...
View ArticleCOMPETITION: Win a Blue Microphones bundle worth £450!
Definitely not a blue day.We already know that the guys at Blue Microphones know a thing or two about sound. In the past we've reviewed items from both their microphone and headphones range, and are...
View ArticleREVIEW: De’Longhi Autentica Cappuccino Bean-to-Cup Coffee Machine
One-press espresso.The fact that we tend to do most of our product testing waaaaay past midnight should be some indication of the amount of coffee that is consumed here at Test Pit Towers. Recently we...
View ArticleREVIEW: Skullcandy Grind Headphones
Bump and grind.Skullcandy is a brand that is as much about style as it is about performance... or so we thought. Although you might expect to see a pair of Skullcandy headphones dangling around the...
View ArticleREVIEW: MiPow Power Tube 3000
MiPow-ered.We've previously had the pleasure of testing MiPow's range of smart lightbulbs, but adding a dash of colour to your home isn't the only thing the tech company dabbles with. Making sure your...
View ArticleCOMPETITION: Win a RAC Digital CarCam 02
By Royal command...If you're taking a road trip this summer, the most important thing (other than petrol, water, sun cream, money, and your children) is to be safe. More than just gadgets to record...
View ArticleFEATURE: Rainproof for the summer
Because this is Britain, after all...As we write these words we have, here at Test Pit Towers, just enjoyed the first fully sunny day of the summer... but by God, it has been a long time coming. If...
View ArticleREVIEW: Creative Muvo Mini Bluetooth Speaker
Muvo-ver.The only thing that makes a baking hot day that little bit sweeter is a gallon of water thrown over your head. Water sports, and by that we mean the 'safe-for-work' variety, are a great way to...
View ArticleREVIEW: Aldi Father's Day Range
Dad's the word.They've targeted anglers, they've set their sights upon cyclists, and they've well and truly aimed their guts out upon skiers and snowboarders. But now it seems that supermarket chain...
View ArticleREVIEW: LEGO Jurassic World Indominus Rex Breakout #75919
Break it down. Just as the movie itself is released in cinemas here in the UK, we decided to delve back into the frighteningly fun arena of LEGO's take on Jurassic World. This time round we're bringing...
View ArticleFEATURE: Running Headphones
Four pairs for fitness freaks.If all this summer sun has encouraged you to get out into it and improve your fitness, going for a run or a jog is the easiest way to get started. Troubles is, running...
View ArticleNEWS: Jurassic Park in LEGO is so much more frightening
Check out Macro LEGO Universe.If you've read our recent LEGO Jurassic World reviews you'll know that the Danish toymaker does a pretty job of capturing the look of real dinosaurs. But if simply looking...
View ArticleFEATURE: Summer Garden Fun
Three outdoor toys for the summer.Summer is awesome. We can happily say that, not just because of the longer days, the warmer weather, and the fact that you can look appropriately dressed in just a...
View ArticleFEATURE: Summer style
It's hot. Wear this.Summer, like its evil cousin Winter, is a time of year that demands your wardrobe's attention. No longer can you just throw on any old bit of kit, as that glorious sunshine and hot...
View ArticleREVIEW: Snooper 4Zero Speed Trap Detector
Zero to hero.With insurance premiums sky-rocketing for those caught speeding, it's no wonder than we might seek a way to know when a speed camera, or police laser gun, is on the road ahead. Instead of...
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