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Portable Bluetooth Speakers Built to Last - Buy Me Once UK

Portable Bluetooth Speakers Built to Last

When it comes to electrical devices, particularly portable ones, we’re extremely cautious. But the made in the UK Minirig Bluetooth speaker had a remarkable billing – they call it the best there is.
Your phone is going to die. Is there another way? - Buy Me Once UK

Your phone is going to die. Is there another way?

No matter how much you spend and how delicately you care for it, your phone will have a death day. Phone lifespans average about two years at the moment, reaching their demise often without being repaired, refurbished or recycled. Is there a better way? We take a closer look.
Head to Head: BuyMeOnce puts the best knife brands to the test - Buy Me Once UK

Head to Head: BuyMeOnce puts the best knife brands to the test

A few months ago, we decided to finally take on what could be our toughest quest: to find the perfect kitchen knife. Many brands were considered, many were judged as unfit even for entry. The four brands on test here came out on top in online reviews, customer suggestions, solidity of guarantee and aftercare.

Car Parts Made out of Wood: Is this the Future? - Buy Me Once UK

Car Parts Made out of Wood: Is this the Future?

For millennia humans have been using wood to build and craft, but it’s looking like the humble tree might also be the building material of our future.  Researchers at Kyoto University are working to develop a material that uses wood pulp to create extra strong panels that they believe could be set to replace steel.

From Lightbulb to Smartphone: The Top 7 Built-to-Last Electricals - Buy Me Once UK

From Lightbulb to Smartphone: The Top 7 Built-to-Last Electricals

 A LIGHTBULB MOMENT Have you seen The Lightbulb Conspiracy? If you haven’t, consider adding it to your Christmas film list. Maybe you’ve already had your fill of outrage for the year, but persevere – take a deep breath, absorb the information and you can always fix yourself.