Audi’s long-anticipated Formula 1 project now has its official identity. The team will compete as Audi Revolut F1 Team when it enters the championship in 2026, following the fintech company’s title partnership announcement from July.
The team revealed its name and logo today, alongside confirmation that the full car livery will be shown at a launch event in Berlin on 20th January 2026. For those tracking Audi’s F1 preparations, this represents one of the final public-facing pieces falling into place before the season opener.
What the Partnership Actually Means
Beyond the naming rights, Revolut’s involvement extends into the team’s operational structure. The fintech will integrate its business banking platform into the team’s financial operations, while Revolut Pay will handle transactions through the team’s online store. For Revolut users, there are promises of exclusive benefits and race access perks, though specific details haven’t been announced yet.
This approach mirrors how modern F1 partnerships function, less about logo placement, more about operational integration and fan engagement through digital platforms. Whether that translates to meaningful benefits for users remains to be seen once the actual offerings are revealed.
The Structural Changes
As part of the formation, Sauber Motorsport AG, the Swiss team Audi acquired, will be renamed Audi Motorsport AG. The UK technology centre in Bicester gets rebranded as well, though the parent holding companies retain the Sauber name, acknowledging the team’s history.
The operational setup spans three locations: power unit development happens in Neuburg an der Donau in Germany, chassis development and race operations run from Hinwil in Switzerland, and the Bicester facility provides access to Formula 1’s traditional engineering hub in the UK.
Timeline and What’s Next
With the Berlin launch scheduled for 20th January and the first race of the 2026 season roughly 50 days after that, the timeline is compressed. The January event will be exclusive initially, with a public opening the following day for fans who want to see the car in person.
The team already showed the Audi R26 Concept in November, but that was a technical demonstration rather than the actual race livery. The Berlin reveal will show how Audi’s design language translates to a competition car that needs to meet both aerodynamic requirements and brand identity.
For anyone following the new regulations coming in 2026, which increase the electric component of the hybrid system to nearly 50 percent and mandate sustainable fuels, Audi’s entry timing aligns with these technical changes. Whether that provides an advantage for a new entrant or simply levels the playing field against established teams will become clear once testing begins.
The January launch should provide more concrete details about driver line up, technical partnerships, and those promised Revolut user benefits. Until then, this announcement primarily confirms what the team will be called when it shows up on the grid.
Myself and my siblings collect my Mam’s medication on a weekly basis. I picked it up today and was handed the usual blister pack. This pack is designed to make taking medication easier, but the last time I picked up the meds, I was informed the blister packs would be going away. While this decision has been overturned late on Friday, at least for now, we already had the perfect solution in place. The TabTime smart tablet dispenser.
Importance of Blister Packs and Medication Management
Managing medication for elderly relatives is one of those responsibilities that sneaks up on you. It starts simple; picking up a weekly prescription. But the stakes are high. Miss a dose of blood pressure medication or take something twice by accident, and you’re looking at real consequences. Sometimes these are dramatic and other times they can be subtle, impacting overall health and wellbeing.
Blister packs exist for good reason. They organise medications by day and time, removing guesswork from what can be a confusing routine. For someone managing multiple prescriptions, which is common for older adults, these packs create structure. Each compartment represents a specific dose at a specific time, which matters enormously when you’re dealing with medications that interact badly if taken incorrectly.
The threat of losing blister pack service highlighted something important: we’d become dependent on a system we didn’t control. Pharmacies face their own pressures, staffing costs, time constraints, regulatory requirements. When they announced the possible discontinuation, we were already looking at options, given even blister packs aren’t always secure enough.
What is TabTime Smart Medication Dispenser?
The TabTime is a circular medication dispenser. Like any pill box, it’s split up into compartments, and you can decide how many doses per day you need.
But while all of that sounds slightly underwhelming, the TabTime has a massive feature. We had spotted that medications were missed once or twice at home, so we wanted better oversight. A little research brought me to the TabTime box.
The TabTime manages the availability of medication, only allowing the user to take the right medication at the right time. Along with mechanically spinning itself to manage the availability of medication, the this pill box makes the most annoying noise to ensure you get up and take your tablets, only stopping after 30 minutes or when the box is tipped out to take tablets.
Honestly, I think this might be my favourite gadget of 2025 simply because of the problem it solves and how incredibly well it performs.
Limits of TabTime
There are some limits of the TabTime. First, it’s not connected. I put some of the success of this down to having supporting tech. We combine this with cameras and plan to add a sensor to the box that lets me know when it’s tipped. This would have been nice out of the box to increase the richness of the medication oversight.
The box is limited to 6 alarms per day across 28 tablet compartments. It can hold up to 18 aspirin sized pills, or 5 x Calichew sized tablets. For us, despite needing quite a few meds, I find it sizeable, but I’m sure certain combinations will be tough.
Early doors, it was sometimes a little unclear where the tablets would come out. The result was once or twice the tablets fell onto the ground, and some tablets can be bloody small. Maybe the white cover would help instead of the clear lid. We are waiting on the tablet tipper to see if that makes it even easier, but overall I can’t believe how much this has improved my Mum’s meds experience. She even loves it herself!
What has amazed me most about this box is how much my Mum promotes it, but how people have reacted when I told them too. It solves a problem and it solves it well.
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I love a good indie app. I love a good indie app that comes out of nowhere because someone decided to solve a problem that was personally annoying them. After picking up a single Pepsi for €3 and finding 3 Pepsi for €5 in the next supermarket one Redditor decided to make a supermarket price comparison app just for Ireland. It’s called Cisean.
Save Money While Shopping in Ireland
Cisean, the Irish word for basket, has a single goal. To make price comparison between the aisles of Irish supermarkets easier. While many supermarkets have battled hard to get you to do “the big shop” with them, the experience has become increasingly fractured. That used to be because Lidl didn’t have your bread of choice, or Tesco doesn’t have that specific milk you like. But now it’s because supermarkets have different deals to attract your attention, and more importantly your wallet.
That’s where Cisean comes in. The idea is simple. Users of the app update the prices of products as they buy them, crowdsourcing an Irish-specific database of price comparison.
In the app you can compare prices, few leaflets from supermarkets and check both single buy deals and multi buy deals. What I particularly like is the ability to save loyalty cards, quickly open a barcode scanner to submit a bargain you’ve spotted or, surprisingly hard to find a good app for, create and share shopping lists with loved ones.
Ultimately, the idea here is as you put something into your basket, you can scan and check the price in the supermarket you’re in, double-checking a walk up the road wouldn’t save you a small fortune.
Gamifying Shopping Data
Another initial weakness has been overcome by reactive, quick and clever developer work from the app’s creator. A natural limitation with Ireland is that we rarely have databases ready to go for projects like this. But the app’s developer has added games to the app. Barcode Hunter lets users verify prices and earn points to battle it out on a leaderboard. Match Maker asks users to duplicate products and merge them, overall cleaning up the catalogue.
Why would someone bother? Well, simply put the reaction to the app across two Reddit threads has been phenomenal. People see the necessity for an app like this and are eager to have it succeed. Should this succeed as a community-based project, the developer has potential to monetise that live database of products too. So I’m personally rooting for them.
My dedication to tech reviews knows no bounds. I’ll claim I lost my keys last week on purpose, all in the name of giving the Chipolo Loop tracker a proper review. I’ll be lying, but I’ll claim it. What the experience taught me, is that having a tracker on your keys or in your wallet is one of the best investments you’re ever likely to me.
What is the Chipolo Tracker?
Chipolo is a Slovenian company that makes trackable products very similar to Apple AirTags. They work with both Apple’s Find My network and Android’s Find Hub. If you lose your keys or your wallet, and you have a Chipolo tracker, you can open an app and in seconds see the last place your lost item was.
This might sound pretty neat, but the really cool part is that network element. If I’ve lost my keys across town, and someone who has the Find My or Find Hub installed on their phone walks by them, the network gets updated. That means you don’t need to be near your lost item to know where it is.
This is what saved my keys.
I lost my keys – Chipolo found them
I don’t know how this happened because I never lost my keys in my life – until I did. I’ve been using Chipolo for years, but it was to find my keys or my wallet at home while running out the door. But last week, I went to unlock my scooter lock only to realise I had no keys. After checking my 100 pockets 100 times, I accepted my fate.
Opening the Find Hub app on my phone, my heart sank. My keys were miles away. After a couple of refreshes, I could see they weren’t moving, and they were on the route I just scooted on. Fortunately, these trackers will technically work over any distance. You’ll see the last time your device was with you and up to date locations as long as someone else is near your lost item.
There was hope.
I walked, at considerable pace, towards the location. I couldn’t see my keys anywhere. Using the app I could zero in on their location, but still – no sign. Fortunately, I had one more Chipolo trick up my sleeve. In the Find Hub, now that I was connected to my Chipolo Loop, I could trigger an alarm to play. I could hear playing in a nearby shop; the Crest and Arms.
Sure enough, Adrian who owns the place, had rushed out into the street shortly after I dropped my keys and took them into his care.
Just 20 minutes after realising my keys were lost, I was reunited with them.
Is the Chipolo Loop as Good as AirTag?
Honestly, the latest Chipolo trackers are far superior to Apple’s AirTags, for two main reasons.
First of all, Chipolo’s latest trackers, the Loop and Card, are rechargeable. Apple’s AirTags require replacement batteries. The Chipolo Loop can simple be recharged using USB-C and the Chipolo Card can be charged using wireless charging.
Second of all, Chipolo’s trackers work with both iPhone and Android, but just one at a time. By that, I mean if you’re using your Chipolo tracker with an iPhone and the Find My network, it won’t show up on the Android’s Find Hub.
But this isn’t new or unusual, just worth noting for clarity after mentioning the trackers are operating system agnostic.
Given the trackers do the very same as AirTag, and offer more flexibility, I’m rating them as better.
For under €50, it can save you a small fortune, too.
We live in a time when many people are considering detoxing tech. But I’ll defend to the hilt that gadgets can be great, affordable and appealing to most. There’s value to be had, solutions to real life problems and, perhaps most importantly, the opportunity to tick a name of your shopping list – all thanks to tech.
After a year of reviewing the latest tech over on Goosed.ie, here are some of my tech tip gift ideas for Christmas this year.
Brick
Given my strong open there on people wanting to detox tech, I feel it’s only responsible for me to open with something that encourages that. The Brick is a fantastic little gadget that helps you manage your attention and social media usage.
The Brick is a physical object that you place somewhere in your home. For example, in my gaff I have it downstairs – away from my office.
Using the Brick app, you select which apps you want to lock down; think social media apps, YouTube and the likes. When you want to access these apps, you have to get up and go to where your Brick is and tap your phone off it. This gives you access to your locked apps for an allotted time – say 15 minutes.
After that, it’s back to work unless you go to your Brick again.
I don’t want to get drawn into a debate on iPhone vs Android, but historically, iPhone batteries have lacked power versus their Android counterparts. The iPhone 12 brought MagSafe into the world, a magnet on the back of all iPhones that lets you snap on accessories.
The most popular accessories are MagSafe chargers. These are clip on batteries that wirelessly charge your iPhone, usually up to doubling the time you need between charges. It can really get you out a bind and for that reason, it’s a great gift to give someone who’s always on their phone with a battery on 10%.
There are plenty of these on the market, usually under €50. I usually recommend Anker, uGreen or Energizer.
ThermPro Cooking Probe
This is probably the best value gift on my list and it’ll repay you 100 times over in great meals. I started cooking with a thermometer probe a few years back and it completely changed my understanding of how food cooks. I suddenly understood internal and external temperatures and got to make the perfect roast beef my auld lad had been trying to cook for years.
There are smarter versions of these available on the market too, but honestly, after trying that out I prefer just a simple digital meat probe. This will utterly change how you, or your loved ones, cook. Which is good news for you too.
Xiaomi Smart Band 10
New year, new them. Fitness trackers are offering more features for less money than ever before. The Xiaomi Smart Band 10 is packed with fitness and sleep tracking. You’ll get well over a week of battery life too in between charges.
Give some thought to ensuring you’re not offending anyone by getting them a fitness tracker for Christmas, but beyond that this wiil work with iPhone and Android without breaking the bank.
Chipolo Loop and Card
Chipolo is a Slovenian company that makes trackers, not all that dissimilar to AirTags. I was going to write about how I usually use this when I’m leaving the house in a rush and can’t find my keys or my wallet. That was until I lost my keys for the first time ever. My dedicated to testing tech products knows no limits.
Fortunately, my keys had a Chipolo Loop attached. I opened the Find Hub app on my phone and could see my keys were across the other side of Dublin. They’d fallen out of my pocket when riding my electric scooter.
The tracker can be pinged by other Android or iPhone phones depending on how you’ve set it up, so everyone passing my keys were giving me live updates on it’s location. When I got nearby I could connect and get my Loop to start making noise.
Adrian in Crest and Arms in Temple Bar had kindly saved them from the middle of the road and had them waiting for me.
This is the perfect gift for someone who’s always losing something, and unlike Apple’s AirTags these are now rechargeable too.
PagoPace Payments Ring
Every single time I use this I get the most amazing reactions. The PagoPace is a payments ring. When I pay for my morning coffee or a round of pints in the evening, I fist bump the card machine. It’s a very simple idea, but it’s mind-blowing at the same time.
Nearly always, this sparks the question of “what the hell did you just do there”. At times I feel I may have the only one of these in Ireland. Now, this isn’t my main use case, but imagine going for a run in the morning. You’ve left your wallet at home and want to buy a coffee. Lucky enough, you’ve got a payments ring on. Problem solved.
It doesn’t do fitness tracking nor does it ever need to be charged. The ring links to the Curve App where you can add any, and multiple, cards allowing contactless payments up for €50.
To gift this, you can order online. They’ll send you a sizer kit and a voucher so the person you’re gifting to can pick the style they like with the correct size.
Shokz OpenFit 2
Audio accessories remain one of the more reliable gift categories, there’s genuinely something worthwhile at every price bracket. If you’re shopping on a budget, JBL and Soundcore consistently deliver solid performance. Prioritise active noise-cancelling (ANC) if your shopping for someone that commutes regularly; it’s a game changer on public transport.
AirPods are predictably popular for iPhone users, and rightly so. She eco-system integration is seamless. Samsung’s Galaxy Buds offer comparable quality for Android users, with similarly tight platform integration. These are safe choices that rarely disappoint. But I’m recommending something else.
My personal favourite this year comes from a less mainstream brand: Shokz. Their OpenFit 2 takes a fundamentally different approach: open-ear design that loops around your ear rather than sealing inside the canal.
The design idea here is situational awareness. If you run, cycle, or commute on a scooter like I do, staying alert to your surroundings isn’t optional. I’s safety-critical. Traditional earbuds isolate you completely, which creates blind spots in traffic or on shared paths.
Here’s where these genuinely surprised me: they’re exceptional for sleeping. I know that sounds niche, but plenty of people struggle to find earphones that stay put through the night. These lock onto your ears so securely that even when I’m shifting positions constantly, I wake up with them still firmly in place. No other buds I’ve tested have managed that and I sleep like a rotisserie chicken.
The trade-off is obvious: open-ear means less bass response and zero noise isolation. If you want immersive sound or need to block out ambient noise, look elsewhere. But for specific use cases, active commuting, running, or overnight wear, the Shokz OpenFit 2 solves problems that traditional designs simply can’t address.
Loco Motion Pro Electric Scooter
I regularly navigate Dublin city centre, and during last week’s Uber strike, the chaos barely registered for me. The reason? I’ve been commuting on an electric scooter from Irish company Loco, specifically their Motion Pro model.
What makes the Motion Pro particularly relevant for Irish users is that it was designed explicitly around Irish regulations on weight and speed limits.
In practical terms, it gets me across Dublin faster than any alternative. Another big bonus is that this model is among the few genuinely rated for water resistance, which matters significantly in Irish weather. Loco backs this up with a replacement guarantee if water damage occurs. That level of confidence from the manufacturer tells you something about the engineering behind the IP rating.
Just be clear on the regulations: these aren’t suitable for anyone under 16, and you need to follow the standard road rules that apply to e-scooters. It’s worth checking the current regulations if you’re unfamiliar, as enforcement has tightened considerably.
Google Pixel Watch 4
I’ve been wearing the Pixel Watch 4 daily for several months now, and it’s become the Android smartwatch I’d actually recommend few caveats.
The essentials are covered comprehensively: fitness tracking with accurate heart rate monitoring, mobile payments, sleep analysis that’s genuinely useful rather than just novelty data, seamless control over smart home devices, and messaging from your wrist that doesn’t feel like a compromise. These aren’t revolutionary features individually, but the execution across all of them is unusually solid for the Android ecosystem.
You also get Gemini integration, which (fair warning) means AI is part of the package. I know that’s divisive. But being able to ask contextual questions or issue smart home commands directly from your wrist does work smoothly, and the capability will only expand as Google refines the integration. If you’re already invested in Google’s ecosystem (Home devices, Assistant routines), this feels like a natural extension rather than a gimmick.
This sits in the mid-to-upper price bracket, so it’s not an impulse purchase. But if you’re buying for someone who’s frustrated with their current Android smartwatch experience, or who’s been delaying getting one because the options felt underwhelming, the Pixel Watch 4 addresses most of the historical pain points including a slightly better battery life that usually covers about two days.
Nintendo Switch 2
The Nintendo Switch 2 is the big new console on the market for 2025. It released earlier this year and it’s great. The game selection right now – is a little limited, but the majority of the original Switch 1 catalogue is compatible with it.
This console is popular with everyone – gamers and families looking for a console. If people remember the Wii – this is the closest modern equivalent.
It’s a handheld console for mobile gaming, but comes with a dock for gaming on the TV with others. You can connect up to 8 JoyCon controllers, typically games support 4 players, so check that what you need for Christmas morning. You can play Mario Kart with friends, or explore the world of Zelda on your own in bed or on the bus.
The stock levels on this one could be a little tricky, so make your move early if you’re after this one. Also – internet connection is important for set up from updates to game downloads, so you might want to ask Santa to have some of the set-up done before putting the console under the tree Christmas morning.
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I’ve been testing the InFocus Quantum LED Apex Master after years with a Nebula Capsule II, and it represents a meaningful step-up for anyone moving beyond entry-level projectors.
Picture Quality
Picture quality is great. I’ve been using a Nebula Capsule for years, a 720p projector with funky software that didn’t really like Netflix and similar streaming services. I ended up connecting a Chromecast or Google TV dongle to it for most use, which isn’t ideal but common enough with portable projectors from that era.
The Quantum LED Apex Master is an upgrade on my Nebula Capsule II in every way. It’s fully 1080p, which makes a tangible difference when you’re watching anything with fine detail or text overlays. The picture is clearer, sharper, and brighter, all while being bigger. For context, 1080p gives you roughly 2.25 times the pixel count of 720p, you notice this immediately when watching modern high-budget content that’s designed to be viewed at higher resolutions.
The brightness improvement matters more than you might expect. It’s better when there’s light in the room, although no projector truly likes ambient light, that’s just physics. The LED light source helps here, delivering more consistent brightness than older lamp-based models without the warm-up time or gradual dimming over their lifespan. If you’re planning to use this in anything other than complete darkness, which most people are, the extra lumens make it significantly more versatile for evening viewing when you haven’t drawn all the curtains.
Software and Performance
The onboard software is considerably better than what I had before. It runs proper Google TV software, which means you can install any apps you like from the Play Store or through sideloading if you’re comfortable with that. This is a massive improvement over proprietary operating systems that often have limited app support and require constant workarounds.
The OS was respectably snappy and didn’t give any trouble during testing. Menus responded quickly, apps launched without excessive delay, and switching between sources felt fluid enough for daily use.
That said, I’ll still probably use a dedicated external box like a Chromecast with Google TV or similar device because those are always more powerful and receive updates more consistently. If you already own one of these dongles, you’ll likely default to it out of habit and performance preference. But for someone buying their first projector, the built-in software is genuinely usable without needing additional hardware straight away.
Audio
The sound is great, which is a big plus. Many portable projectors treat audio as an afterthought, tiny drivers that sound tinny and struggle with dialogue clarity. This model delivers surprisingly full sound that works for casual viewing without immediately making you reach for external speakers.
It won’t replace a proper soundbar or dedicated audio setup, but for bedroom viewing or situations where you can’t easily connect external audio, it’s more than adequate. You can actually hear lower frequencies, and dialogue sits clearly in the mix rather than getting lost.
One drawback is that the onboard fans for cooling are a little on the louder side. This is the trade-off with LED projectors. They generate heat and need active cooling to maintain brightness and lifespan. You’ll notice it during quiet scenes in films or when navigating menus in silence. It’s not intrusive enough to ruin the experience, but it’s there as a low background hum.
If you’re particularly sensitive to fan noise or planning to use this in a completely silent room, be aware. The Nebula Capsule had fans too, but they were less noticeable, likely because the overall brightness was lower, requiring less aggressive cooling.
Design and Physical Setup
I’ve got this mounted on a floating shelf over my bed, and it’s ideal for that use case. The base allows you to adjust the projection angle up or down physically, which gives you coarse positioning control. Then the auto keystone correction fixes the last little bit of alignment digitally, squaring up the image without you needing to obsess over millimetre-perfect placement.
Keystone correction isn’t perfect, it works by cropping and warping the image slightly, so you’re technically losing a small amount of resolution, but modern implementations like this one do it well enough that you won’t notice unless you’re projecting test patterns. For practical bedroom or living room use, it means you can set this up in minutes rather than spending ages with spirit levels and precise measurements. The build quality feels solid without being heavy, and the overall footprint is compact enough to leave in place permanently without dominating the space.
Value and Competition
At about €300, this is a very good projector. I know the price pales in comparison to the raft of projectors flooding TikTok Shop and similar marketplaces. Yes, they’re cheaper, sometimes dramatically so, but they’re nowhere near as good as this one from InFocus. Those budget models typically use inferior light sources, lower native resolutions (often 480p upscaled and marketed deceptively), terrible colour accuracy, and software that barely functions.
InFocus has been making projectors for decades, which shows in the execution here. This is a much better middle-of-the-road projector to buy if you want something that actually works reliably and delivers on its specifications. You’re paying for genuine 1080p output, decent brightness levels, functional software, and quality control. The gap between this and a €100 impulse purchase is enormous in real-world use, you’ll actually want to keep using this one rather than immediately regretting the purchase.
For someone upgrading from an older portable projector or considering their first serious purchase in this category, the Quantum LED Apex Master hits a sensible sweet spot between capability and cost.
I need to start this review with a couple of caveats. I rarely get caught up in buying merch, but the LTT Precision Screwdriver and bit set just caught my eye. I had been considering a decent precision kit for a while, and foresee myself getting into repairing my own tech in the not too distant future. But ordering this stuff from the States or Canada brings unique challenges. Yet, overall I have to say it was worth the effort, and maybe the price.
What are precision screwdrivers?
I’ve built my own gaming PC without a precision screwdriver, but I really would have rathered have one for such a job. These are smaller screwdrivers for niggly work or, as the name suggests, precision work. If you want to get into repairing technology, taking things apart or even tightening the tiny screws on a pair glasses, a precision screwdriver is a handy piece of kit to have.
Now, I bought the LTT Precision Screwdriver and bit set purely because, while I went most of my life not really into YouTubers, Linus Tech Tips finally got me into the streaming platform. I watch most of the Canadian tech YouTuber’s content and thought I’d support the channel and get myself a new screwdriver at the same time.
For what it’s worth, iFixit Moray Precision kit will likely do the job just as well for a fraction of the cost and is much more sensible for Irish or EU customers. But I’m not sensible, and so I set off on my journey.
The LTT Precision Screwdriver with bit set
While I wanted the LTT Precision Screwdriver, it was little use to me without the bit set which had been completely sold out for weeks when I was looking back in November 2024. Eventually, it came back into stock and I got it.
It still took some time to work it’s way through the delivery network. Actually, I shouldn’t skip over this. It was heavily delayed. Now, I did order during the Christmas rush, but the delays were substantial. At one stage, the package sat in Germany for over a week without budging. I will say the LTT customer care is great and highly responsive.
Eventually it arrived. If I remember correctly, I paid a pretty penny upfront for delivery, but the package got into Ireland without further customs issues – something I didn’t expect. My understanding was that if I ended up paying customs charges, LTT would have refunded the taxes paid during the checkout.
The screwdriver itself, one of a few tools that LTT produces, is really high quality, weighty and solid. It magnetises bits with quite a forceable grip on screws, and has a pop-up top allowing for the storage of 3 bits. Don’t underestimate a feature like this, because I loved having a SIM pokey, flat and Phillips head in there for quick usage.
The range of bits you get is comprehensive and the afore mentioned SIM pokey is arguably my most used given how many phones I test out. In the set you get 60 bits covering most scenarios you’ll encounter working with gadgets.
The Phillips selection runs from the tiny #0000 up to #2, whilst flatheads span 1mm through 4mm. Torx coverage is comprehensive, with twelve sizes from T2 to T25, plus eight security Torx variants (TR6 through TR25) for tamper-resistant screws. Hex bits range from 0.7mm to 4mm across ten sizes, and there are four tri-point bits (Y000 to Y1) for Nintendo hardware and similar devices. Apple users get three pentalobe bits (P2, P5, P6) for MacBooks and iPhones, alongside five square bits and three Pozidrive options.
The more niche offerings include three spanner bits for security applications, two gamebit sizes for retro console repairs, and five metric socket bits. Speciality pieces round out the collection: a SIM ejector tool, an iPhone stand-off bit, two triangle bits, and a 1/4″ to 4mm adapter for connecting to standard driver handles. It’s an genuinely thorough selection that covers consumer electronics, computing hardware, and most repair scenarios without needing multiple kits cluttering your workspace.
But the screwdriver had another feature, which I’ll have to admit is a really silly reason to have pushed my to click that buy button. No, not the fidget spinner top – which admittedly is pretty cool if not absolutely useless. It was the kit’s detachable magnetic lid. You can slap loose screws here, organised by section, and be sure they won’t go missing. Can’t explain the silliness, but it sold me.
Overall, when I ignored the delays in availability, slightly longer shipping times and the price, I was really happy with my purchase. It is a comprehensive set of precision bits that more that meets my requirements.
But I really can’t ignore the price completely.
Ordering from LTT Store to the EU (including Ireland)
LTT, part of the Linus Media Group, is all based in Canada. If I remember correctly, my screwdriver shipped from the States, but potentially ships from Canada now. I really had to switch of the logic part of my brain on this purchase.
Here’s what I paid to ship my LTT Precision Screwdriver to Ireland:
LTT Precision Screwdriver – $25
60-piece bit set – $24.99
LTT Stickers – Free
Shipping $17.99
Taxes – $15.64
Total – $83.62
That’s a substantial spend on a precision screwdriver with substantial “merch tax”. I could have bought myself that iFixit kit and been nearly as happy. The cost of buying LTT products in Europe is a common thread with channel supporters, but to be fair, it’s hardly LTT’s fault. Logistics cost money and if you find it too expensive, simply don’t buy it. I knew I was being silly and am sure others do the same thing (going by the odd piece of LTT merch I see floating around Europe).
Ultimately, the bottom-line here is that I bought this, knew I was paying over the odds, but still am quite happy with the overall purchase.
Overcoming the cost of LTT purchases
What some people are doing to overcome the “LTT Tax” is grouping their purchases. Basically, communities like Reddit form small group purchases for bulk orders. I’ve yet to come across one specifically for Ireland but I’m sure there would be an appetite for it.
Another approach is to simply buy other brands, like the iFixit kit or, if you’re after an alternative to the main LTT Screwdriver, this Hazat screwdriver that I bought.
Is the LTT Precision Screwdriver worth buying?
As I’ve alluded to, I don’t always make sensible purchases. This is one of those not-so-sensible purchases, but I absolutely don’t regret it. I watch a lot of LTT and on some level, beyond my attention on his videos, it was nice to support a smaller tool manufacturer.
As I’ve mentioned a few times, you really don’t have to buy this particular precision screwdriver to get the best tool on the market. But in the words of Marge Simpson, I just thought it was neat.
What bits are included with the LTT Precision bit set
It’s the smaller size and the use of 4mm bits (1/8th inch hex shank) rather than standard quarter-inch bits. At 106mm long and weighing just 33.4 grams, it’s designed for detailed electronics work rather than heavy-duty tasks. Think laptop repairs, phone screens, or tightening glasses rather than building furniture.
What is the best alternative to the LTT Screwdriver and LTT Precision Screwdriver
I’ve found the Hazat screwdriver to be absolutely excellent, with bit storage in the handle and everything. iFixit’s Moray Kit is the obvious and logical alternative to LTT’s Precision Screwdriver
How many bits can you store in the handle?
The screwdriver holds three bits internally using neodymium magnets. There’s also a bit clip that secures a fourth bit. This is surprisingly useful for keeping your most-used bits (like a SIM ejector, Phillips, and flathead) ready without opening the full case.
Will I get hit with customs charges shipping to Ireland or the EU?
It varies. I paid taxes upfront during checkout (€15.64) and didn’t face additional customs fees on arrival. LTT’s policy suggests they’ll refund the upfront taxes if you do end up paying customs, but international shipping remains expensive regardless.
I’ve been trying to get my hands on as many viral products from TikTok shop as possible, to give you the most honest reviews possible. The latest one to get sent to me is the shiatsu massager.
I’ve seen countless reviews from countless creators absolutely adoring the €40 neck massager. And after a few minutes with it, i can understand why. It’s not bad. The design seems clever, with arm loops that both give you a great way to rest your arms but also a natural way to ensure the massager has enough pressure to satisfy tired neck muscles.
Oh, how I wish this review could continue to go the positive route.
First, I have massive doubts about just how good the motors are on this machine. Whether or not they’ll last over a few months is anybodies guess. The massager has a heat setting, but while I’ve seen the red light, I’ve never felt any heat off it.
Far more concerning is the simple fact that TikTok shop sent me a massager that has a 2-prong EU charger. There wasn’t a proper Irish 3-prong plug, or even an adapter to make allow it to work. As it was shipped to me, the only way to make it work would have been bypassing socket safety – an obvious no no.
The power connector is bespoke too, not a common connection like USB-C, ultimately meaning that TikTok shop has stood idly by while a seller sent me a product in an unfit manner.
I contacted the CCPC for comment and they said, “electrical goods sold in Ireland must be safe and suitable for use in Irish sockets (Type G, 230V) under the European Union (Low Voltage Electrical Equipment) Regulations 2016 and domestic legislation on plugs and sockets. Mains powered appliances sold to Irish consumers must be compatible with a standard three-pin wall socket. If a product has a two-pin EU plug, it should not be sold to consumers in Ireland. Electric shavers and electric toothbrushes are exempt and may be supplied with a moulded-on 2-pin Europlug designed for the purpose of connecting to a shaver supply unit.
In relation to TikTok Shop, sellers must obey local regulations in the market where the product is sold. For Ireland, this means meeting CE conformity and safety standards for electrical products and meeting domestic requirements for the correct plug type.
If a consumer receives a product with an EU plug, it is not fit for purpose without a safety approved conversion plug being fitted, and they should report it to the CCPC and contact the seller for a refund or replacement under the Consumer Rights Act 2022″.
So. Can I call this a review? No. Because simply put you can’t nor shouldn’t be buying any of these.
There’s been scepticism online about whether Netflix’s “One Shot with Ed Sheeran” is actually filmed in one continuous take, as advertised. I’m firmly in the believer camp, but with some important caveats about what “one shot” actually means here.
The Director’s Track Record Says It All
The special was directed by Philip Barantini, best known for his one-take expertise in both the Netflix series Adolescence and the nerve-wracking restaurant thriller Boiling Point. This isn’t a director dabbling in a trendy technique, it’s someone who’s built their reputation on executing these complex shoots. That pedigree alone makes me believe they pulled it off.
The Evidence is in the Imperfections
The real giveaway for me is the janky camerawork during the Camila Cabello scene. As Ed and Camila drive through New York, the camera, presumably mounted to the vehicle or filming from a rig, bounces around noticeably. It’s rough enough that I’m convinced they would have reshot that segment if they were willing to break the one-take premise. Those imperfections feel like proof of authenticity.
Here’s where it gets interesting: what we’re watching isn’t the first attempt. Ed himself has confirmed they did multiple full run-throughs. So while it is genuinely filmed in one continuous sequence, they rehearsed and executed it more than once. That’s a crucial distinction.
The bus scene particularly struck me as evidence of this. The interactions feel rehearsed, and that fast-forward sequence offered a perfect opportunity for cuts if they’d needed one. The reality is that pulling off this shoot required careful choreography, with routes mapped, permits secured, and “spontaneous” encounters planned down to the second.
The Staged Authenticity Problem
My biggest criticism isn’t whether it’s technically one shot, it’s the way the special presents obviously staged moments as organic encounters. This is New York City. You don’t just film a major production without permits, closed streets, and carefully positioned participants. The taxi driver is suspiciously chatty for NYC, the proposal feels pre-arranged (though I’m sure the couple is genuine), and those “chance” meetings required serious logistics.
The proposee’s reaction particularly didn’t sit right with me, though I acknowledge people react differently to major life moments, especially with Ed Sheeran providing the soundtrack.
Is This Criticism Fair?
Probably not entirely. We accept this kind of theatrical staging in most entertainment. Pointing out that The Office is scripted doesn’t diminish its quality. The same applies here. What matters is whether the one-take execution delivers something special, and largely, it does. Ed Sheeran has genuine talent with his loop pedals, his street-performance roots shine through, and watching someone navigate a complex choreographed journey in real-time has inherent appeal.
The Verdict
Yes, it’s one continuous shot. No, it wasn’t spontaneous. Yes, it took multiple attempts. And that’s perfectly fine. What we’re watching is an impressive technical achievement that required meticulous planning and a performer comfortable enough to execute a 58-minute performance across Manhattan without safety nets.
It’s also a reminder that in our current media landscape, separating what’s “real” from what’s “performed” has become increasingly difficult, and perhaps less relevant than whether something entertains and impresses. On both counts, “One Shot” succeeds more often than it stumbles.
It’s wild to live in a world where my power bank now has an app. But what’s even wilder is that the Anker Prime 26K can charge two laptops simultaneously. This thing is an absolute beast, and after a few weeks of real-world use, I’ve found it genuinely changes how I think about mobile power.
Why I Actually Needed This
I recently picked up an ASUS ROG Ally and Nintendo Switch, two fantastic handheld gaming consoles with, let’s be honest, merely okay battery life. The Anker 26K effectively doubles (if not more) my mobile gaming sessions. But this isn’t just for gaming handhelds. It handles heavy-duty devices with up to 300W total output and 140W fast charging on a single port, meaning proper laptops and tablets aren’t a problem.
After just two days with my ROG Ally I was looking into the battery mod options. Then the Anker landed and I haven’t thought about it since.
The Details That Actually Matter
The built-in display is more useful than I expected. It shows remaining power, charge status, current power output, and even temperature warnings if something’s going wrong. This isn’t gimmicky, when you’re charging multiple devices or pushing high wattage, knowing exactly what’s happening prevents surprises.
Port configuration is practical: two USB-C outputs and one USB-A, covering everything from laptops to phones to wearables. No adapters needed for most scenarios.
The Airline Sweet Spot
The 26,000mAh capacity isn’t arbitrary. It’s deliberately sized to stay just under airline carry-on limits. You’ll need to carry it onboard rather than checking it, but that’s precisely when you want it anyway, on long flights or in transit.
Where this genuinely shines: hotel rooms where the only outlet is across the room from the bed. Charge your devices overnight, then plug the power bank in during breakfast. Shared workspaces where outlets are scarce. Train commutes where you need sustained power. It charges reasonably quickly itself, making the rotation practical.
The Trade-Offs
It feels impossibly powerful for something so small. But at the same time, it’s a sizeable accessory to carry and one worthy of considerable consideration when packing your bags.
Also, this isn’t a cheap purchase. And it’s not pocket-sized, this is a serious chunk of kit in your bag. But for travel, remote work situations, or anywhere reliable power isn’t guaranteed, it’s genuinely valuable. Not everyone needs 300W portable power, but if your use case demands it, alternatives fall short quickly.
