Tech Bench

CES 2027 Attendee Registration is almost here

CES 2027 attendee registration opens in September 2026 - here's everything you need to know about free entry, …

6 Sep 2026 · 5 min read

Apple has launched the Mac mini with M6 and M5 Pro. Here are the UK prices, release date, key upgrades and a full M6 vs …

25 Aug 2026 · 10 min read

The best car tech upgrades under £200 in 2026 - Mike's personal picks including dashcams, wireless CarPlay adapters, …

21 Aug 2026 · 8 min read

Best kids' tablets in 2026 tested and ranked - Amazon Fire, iPad, and Samsung compared by age, durability, parental …

14 Aug 2026 · 8 min read

Why car modification culture is about more than just cars - creativity, community, obsessive research and why it mirrors …

31 Jul 2026 · 8 min read

Modified Nationals 2026 at Lincolnshire Showground - a family day out guide covering tickets, kids' activities, car …

28 Jul 2026 · 9 min read

One year of Tech Dads Life - Mike reflects honestly on what worked, what flopped, what he learned about writing for …

21 Jul 2026 · 8 min read

London Concours 2026 at the Honourable Artillery Company - the standout cars, best of show winner, and why this event is …

7 Jul 2026 · 8 min read

UK aircon buying guide 2026 - portable vs split system vs heat pump, running costs, gotchas, and whether you actually …

29 Jun 2026 · 8 min read

Anthropic has raised Claude API rate limits for Sonnet and Haiku and simplified usage tiers. Here's what it means for …

27 Jun 2026 · 5 min read

Mike reveals the one tech product he would buy again without hesitation - the TerraMaster F2-425 Plus NAS, and why it …

22 Jun 2026 · 7 min read