Feed aggregator

The Cambridge Audio MSX line lets you build your own audio setup, and it's seen a refresh.

The generative AI genie is out of the bottle, and the founder of an indie game publisher believes it's too late to turn back.

Laptop maker Framework cautions against getting carried away with a 'temporary reprieve' in RAM and SSD price hikes.

Google’s new offline AI dictation app makes voice notes and spoken ideas far more usable by cleaning them up into polished text

Arknights: Endfield dev says players are loving the 'sandbox' factory building and spending 'tens of hours' with the system.

AI promises revenue growth, but execution challenges threaten real business impact.

Investing in a smart home gym? Check out our favorite setups before spending a penny.

Invincible fans can't stop talking about season 4 episode 6's hilarious rug-pull of a post-credits scene.

We live in an always-on digital world where access to mobile connectivity is expected at all times.

The Blink Mini 2K+ is a great way to keep an eye on things while you're away from home — and it's on sale now at a bargain price.

Boulies EP200: One year on

March 2026: It's been a little over a year since I first reviewed the Boulies EP200 (published February 18 2025) - and I thought it might be helpful to offer a few thoughts after a solid 12 months' using this office chair.

First, this is still my daily driver. Unless I'm testing out another model, this is the chair I use all-day at work, which I think speaks volumes. I haven't felt any fatigue when using it, although ten hours is about my limit before I need a break.

Comfort and support remain excellent. And it's more adjustable than I originally thought - not as much as a premium seat like the Herman Miller Embody, but certainly more than, say, the Boulies OP180 I have downstairs.

Build quality was an initial concern - especially at this price-point. However, so far, the adjustment mechanisms show no sign of wear, and neither does the plastic or the rubberized armrests. Crucially, the mesh seating remains tight with no noticeable sagging. For the price, what more could you ask for, really?

It's a firm sit. If you suffer back pains or aches, this is ideal - it may sound counter-intuitive, but a soft seat office chair is the worst choice for chronic lower back pain, since it won't support the lower back or spine. Alright, it's not up there with a chair like the Steelcase Leap, but for mild aches, where you need a good amount of support, I find it works well.

Overall, a year on, I still find the Boulies EP200 to be the archetypal office chair for most people. It's relatively cheap, not overly engineered or designed (in a good way), and suitable for long hours in the office and home office.

--

The original, unedited review continues below

Boulies EP200: 30-second review

Supremely comfortable. That was my first thought after assembling the Boulies EP200 office chair and sitting down for the first time. And after a month of constant use - for at least eight hours a day, sometimes more - this initial assessment still holds true.

This is a delightful mesh seat which feels at all times supportive, relaxed, and one of the best office chairs I’ve ever tested. I’ve long been a fan of mesh office chairs, which are a lot more breathable and far less sweaty than fabric and leather (or worse, so-called PU or faux leather) options you’ll often find on even the best gaming chairs. If you’re using your chair for long hours at a time, to my mind mesh is the way to go. On this score, the Boulies EP200 ably fits the bill.

My real concern was whether that mesh seat would suffer from a general sagging or whether it would be too firm - either can lead to discomfort and fatigue during the work day. I’m happy to report that it hits the Goldilocks spot, neither too hard nor too soft, but just right.

There are a handful of features lacking here, which you’ll find on higher-priced desk chairs. Notably, the lumbar support is fixed to one spot - although you can move it back and forth, it isn’t height-adjustable to accommodate for taller users (as a man of average height, this wasn’t an issue for me).

Nonetheless, it does boast decent lower back support, 3D armrests, a pleasant headrest, and overall, I had no real problems positioning these to make it as comfortable as possible for all-day use.

Boulies EP200: Price & availability

(Image credit: Boulies )

The Boulies EP200 Series retails for $300 via the Boulies.com website by clicking here.

In the UK, the chair is available for £280 from the Boulies.co.uk site which you can visit by clicking here.

Right now, only the black cold-cured foam version is available in the US, while the UK offers both gray and black models.

At the time of review, this chair is currently discounted to $200 / £190, which is more in-line with budget-price office chairs - and an excellent price for what’s on offer, I feel. You can also pick it up from Amazon.co.uk and other online retailers.

Boulies EP200: Specs

Mesh

Cold-cured foam

Price (RRP)

$Unavailable / £280

$300 / £280

Seat height

45 - 53cm

45.5 - 55.5cm

Seat depth

49 - 51cm

49 - 54cm

Seat width

45cm

49.5cm

Backrest height

70 - 78cm

70 - 78cm

Recommended user height

5’5” - 6’3”

5’7” - 6’3”

Max weight load

120kg / 265lbs

120kg / 265lbs

Material

Mesh

Foam

Warranty

2 years

2 years

Boulies EP200: Design

Close-up of the mesh weave on the Boulies EP200 (Image credit: Boulies )

The EP200 Series is available in black or gray, with the choice of a mesh or a cold-cured foam seat. Both models possess a tightly woven, single-piece mesh backrest. I selected the gray mesh variant for review, which I found unimposing in the home office.

Design-wise, it’s of the classic office chair look, not dissimilar to the likes of the Sihoo M57 (read our review here). Smart and professional, it won’t look out of place either in the home or in the office, and I have no complaints with its appearance. At 51cm, the backrest itself is relatively wide compared to some at this price-point, giving it more utility for those with a larger frame.

Around the back, it’s similarly unfussy, with a Y-shaped plastic support where, within the nub, you’ll find the adjustable lumbar support. The only sign of decoration comes from a silver piece of plastic stamped with the Boulies signature. This is a separate piece, fitted post-assembly, and entirely optional depending on your tastes.

Boulies EP200: AssemblyBoulies Boulies

Taking around twenty minutes from start to finish, constructing the Boulies EP200 is about as simple as any I’ve tried. Plug the wheels into the aluminum base, bolt the backrest to the seat, then affix the contoured headrest. Connect the armrests, add the gas lift to the base, and rest the chair on top. All par for the course when it comes to office chair assembly.

While the box is admittedly heavy, I had no issues hauling it upstairs into the office, and assembling the entire unit on my own. The included manual is straightforward and easy to follow, and if you have any experience piecing chairs together, you’ll have no trouble here whatsoever.

Boulies EP200: Comfort & adjustabilityBoulies Boulies Boulies Boulies

I was impressed with the comfort of this office chair - in fact, I’d find reasons to sit at my desk outside of work hours just to use it. I found the suspended mesh seat firm without being too hard, and supportive in all the right places.

As a chap of average height and build, I didn’t struggle with finding the sweet spot here. Like all gas-lift office chairs, you’ll find a lever beneath the seat to adjust the overall height. Pulling this lever outward unlocks the backrest so you can recline - just push back with your body weight until you find the appropriate angle, then lock it into place again. Easy stuff.

A second lever beside this is where you can control how far back the seat can go, and I found I had to have it moderately far forward in order to get into the lumbar support in the correct position. After making this adjustment, the foam lumbar support pushing through the mesh offered consistent lower back support.

I was expecting the unpadded armrests to be a bind, akin to resting one’s elbows on a slab of warm concrete. However, I was pleasantly surprised to find the foam, while relatively thin and somewhat hardened, provided an excellent balance between comfort and support - much like the rest of the chair, to be fair. As typical 3D armrests, these can be moved up and down, backwards and forwards, and outward and inward.

However, I would’ve liked to see a few more adjustability options. Specifically, the lumbar support, which can be repositioned on the horizontal plane by turning the screw cap, but not vertically, which would be useful for taller users. The headrest, too, can be moved up and down, but won’t shift forward, back, or angled in any way. Perhaps I’m being greedy, since for the price, I don’t consider these deal-breakers.

Boulies EP200: Final verdict

If you’re looking for a decent ergonomic office chair that won’t break the bank, there’s a lot to recommend about the Boulies EP200. It might not boast all the bells and whistles you’ll find on chairs twice the price, and it would’ve been nice to have a few extra adjustability points here and there. But for a modern, uncomplicated seat, I found it supremely comfortable and ultra-breathable even when used all day.

Should I buy the Boulies EP200 Series office chair?Boulies Boulies Boulies

Buy it if…

✅ You want an affordable ergonomic office chair: Considering the price, the Boulies EP200 is extremely comfortable, offering good all-round support,with most of the key features I’d like to see in an office chair.

✅ You demand all-day comfort: I used this chair for at least eight hours a day for a month during testing, and never once felt fatigue set in. If you’re planning on being at your desk for work, rest, or play, it’s an effective choice.

Don’t buy it if…

❌ You need more adjustments: While you can reposition plenty of parts of this chair, it lacks height adjustable lumbar support, 4D armrests, and an angled headrest. That may be a deal-breaker for some.

❌ You need a padded backrest: Both versions in the Boulies EP200 Series of office chairs feature a mesh backrest, and while I found it snug and comfortable, many prefer a cushioned option for additional comfort.

For more workspace essentials, we tested the best standing desks for the home and office.

Aqara Camera Hub G350: two-minute review

Owned by Shenzhen’s Lumi United Technology, and backed by Chinese mobile phone/EV giant Xiaomi, Aqara offers a wide range of AI-driven automation products including sensors, cameras and controllers. I’ve previously reviewed the Aqara G100, a versatile indoor/outdoor security camera which I was very impressed with. However, I was less impressed with the company’s battery-powered video doorbell, the Aqara G410 Doorbell Camera Hub, which not only looks big and clunky but isn’t waterproof — surely a failing for any doorbell camera?

The Aqara Camera Hub G350 under review here is very different. Finished in white, it is — unlike the company’s doorbell camera — very well designed. Though the removable bunny ears may not be everyone’s idea of great design, it is at least good fun and does feel like a piece of tech you wouldn’t be ashamed to put on a bookshelf or fireplace. However, it’s much more than a pretty face. It’s also a heck of a powerful and versatile home security camera.

(Image credit: Future)

Unlike most indoor cameras, the G350 features a motorized base which provides a 360-degree field of view with zero blind spots. This is paired with a dual lens setup that allows you to track a subject (human or animal) using the wide-angle lens or zoom in to an area of detail using the telephoto lens. A 9x hybrid zoom is provided which really does allow you to get close up to your subject with reasonable picture quality.

Like all security cameras these days, setup requires downloading an app (the Aqara Home app) and scanning a QR code from the back of the device. However, rather confusingly, this camera features three QR codes — two on the back for setting up the camera with the app and with third party Matter devices (it supports Matter 1.5) and one on the base for Apple HomeKit Secure Video. While you can use the Matter QR code for connecting to Apple devices, it will currently only connect as a bridge rather than a camera.

(Image credit: Future)

Importantly, if you are using Apple HomeKit Secure Video to control the Aqara camera via your iCloud subscription you will only be able to view footage with a maximum resolution of 1080p. You will also not be able to access many of the camera’s features including its pan and tilt options. Instead, if you want full functionality you will need to use the much more advanced Aqara app instead.

Like many security devices these days, the Aqara G350 is packed full of AI features. This includes sophisticated on-device detection that can identify different types of motion, from humans and pets to specific hand gestures for home automation. Particularly impressive is the AI sound detection, which can recognize and alert you to specific audio events such as a baby crying or a dog barking. This makes it an ideal choice for parents and pet owners who want more nuanced alerts rather than generic ‘noise detected’ pings.

(Image credit: Future, edited by Gemini)

While Aqara provides a monthly subscription option for storing video clips for up to 90 days and some advanced AI functionality (including AI video search — see below), the good news is you don’t have to pay a fee to use most of the device’s features, as you do with some manufacturers. Instead, you can store video clips on a MicroSD card of up to 512GB (not provided) and still use most of the product’s extensive feature list. For those worried about storing videos of loved ones in the cloud for cybersecurity reasons, investing in a MicroSD card is not only a cheaper option but a potentially more secure one too.

Aqara Camera Hub G350: subscription options

HomeGuardian One: £3.99 (about $5.40 / AU$7.60) per month, or £39.99 (about $54 / AU$76) per year for a single device. Includes: 90 days of video event history, person, animal, vehicle, package, and fire detection.

HomeGuardian Unlimited: £7.99 (about $11 / AU$15) per month, or £79.99 (about $110 / AU$150) per year. Same as above but also includes Premium AI Event Detection including AI Video Summary (one sentence summary of videos) and AI Video Search (enter keywords to search video). Support for unlimited cameras in one home.

Aqara Camera Hub G350: price and availability

• How much does it cost? $139.99 / £139.99 / AU$249
• When is it available? Since March 2026

Generally, security cameras are not expensive to buy. For example, EZVIZ now offers a 4K indoor camera with pan and tilt for under £50 (about $67 / AU$95) on Amazon in the UK, so £139 (about $190 / AU$270) does seem slightly pricey at first glance.

However, one key difference is that the Aqara offers a dual lens system, complete with 133° wide-angle lens and 43-degree telephoto lens for zooming in to areas of detail. Another is that it’s more than just a camera. It’s really a central hub for your smart home, supporting Matter 1.5, Zigbee 3.0 and Thread formats. It also works with all the major smart home ecosystems including Apple Home, Alexa, Google Home and Samsung SmartThings. This makes it a truly versatile piece of kit.

While this level of integration might not be essential for everyone, for those building a smart home system comprising different components such as window locks, lighting, switching and smart locks it is extremely useful.

• Value score: 3.5/5

Aqara Camera Hub G350: design

• Solidly built
• Playful design with removable bunny ears
• Can be mounted on the ceiling (with additional hardware)

When thinking about this camera’s design, it’s difficult to overlook the distinctive bunny costume (the ears of which are bigger than those of its predecessor, the Aqara Camera Hub G3). Yet focusing extensively on its removable plastic cover is to do the Aqara Camera Hub G350 a major disservice as it’s actually a very well-designed camera indeed.

Not only does it look good (with or without bunny ears) for placing in your home, it’s also solidly built. One feature I like is the privacy mode which physically moves the dual lenses, which look like open eyes, to the back of the device’s ‘head'. These are replaced with two sleeping eyes with the MicroSD card slot forming a mouth underneath. Again, it’s a bit of fun but it clearly shows the camera is asleep (privacy mode can be scheduled for certain hours of the day — for example when you know lots of family members are going to be in the room).

(Image credit: Future)

A small button on the front is usually illuminated blue during operation, but turns red to indicate it is recording while next to the two lenses is a microphone for two-way communication (a speaker can be found on the camera’s rear). A USB-C port can be found on the base, and a USB-C to USB-C cable is provided, but you will need a USB-C plug unless you use a different cable.

Finally, for those looking to mount the camera on a wall or ceiling, the camera features a standard ‘tripod-style’ threaded screw hole on the base. However, the actual bracket and mounting hardware (wall plugs etc) are sold separately for non-bookshelf installation.

• Design score: 5/5

Aqara Camera Hub G350: performance

• 4K image quality
• Overly complex menus
• Very useful

It’s really when it comes to performance that the Aqara justifies its higher-than-average price tag. During testing I used the camera in my home office, where I wrote most of this review, and in the kitchen/dining room where my dog Poppy was recovering from a serious operation.

The ability to track her every move automatically using the pan-and-tilt motor was invaluable. I could easily check that she wasn’t getting her stitches caught in the furniture, even when she wandered out the initial field of view. What’s more, using my phone to draw a box on the screen, I was able to zoom in on areas of the frame I wanted to focus more clearly on.

Future, edited by GeminiFuture, edited by GeminiFuture, edited by GeminiFuture, edited by Gemini

Thankfully, the 360-degree rotation is nearly silent, which isn’t so much of an issue when monitoring my dog, but could be if you are using the camera as a baby monitor and you don’t want to wake a sleeping child.

Whereas many manufacturers now put their most advanced features behind a subscription paywall, the vast majority of those on the Aqara G350 are free — at least for now. For example, you can set up the device to get alerts if it hears a baby crying or dog barking, or if you want it to distinguish between different types of motion such as a person or a pet. It’s even possible to add faces to the device’s face management system so that it recognizes certain people.

Future, edited by GeminiFuture, edited by GeminiFuture, edited by Gemini

However, you will have to pay a subscription fee if you want more advanced AI functionality such as AI Video Summary that provides a one sentence summary of videos and AI Video Search that enables the device to find certain clips — for example someone wearing a red T-shirt or with blond hair.

Finally, while I mostly used the Aqara app to view images in stunning 4K quality and navigate hundreds of different menu options (including the ability to change the look and feel of onscreen menus) I also connected the camera up to Apple HomeKit Secure Video. Here image quality was limited to the much lower 1080p and I wasn’t able to use the pan-and-tilt or zoom features which are really useful.

(Image credit: Future, edited by Gemini)

However, it was possible to save and record footage using my iCloud+ subscription rather than using a MicroSD or subscribing to Aqara’s Home Guardian service.

• Performance score: 4.5/5

Should you buy the Aqara Camera Hub G350?Aqara Camera Hub G350 score card

Attribute

Notes

Score

Value

More expensive than many of its counterparts because you are paying for the device’s impressive dual-lens system and compatibility with various smart home ecosystems

3.5/5

Design

Much more than a camera in a bunny costume, the Aqara 350 is a solidly built unit which wouldn’t look out of place in any smart-looking smart home

5/5

Performance

The Aqara Camera Hub provides high quality images from its 4K wide angle and 2.5K telephoto lenses, as well as offering a wealth of useful AI features.

4.5/5

Overall

A versatile 360-degree camera that can be used either alone, or as a hub forming part of a complete smart home system. Combines great 4K performance with striking looks and advanced AI functionality.

4.5/5

Buy it if

You want to use as part of a smart home system

One of the world’s first Matter 1.5-certified cameras, the Aqara G350 is also compatible with all the major smart home ecosystems including Apple HomeKit.

You want to keep an eye on a child or pet

This dual lens 360° camera will track motion across a room and, thanks to AI, alerts can be set if a dog barks or a baby cries.

Don't buy it if

You are on a limited budget

Compared to other indoor cameras, the Aqara G350 is quite expensive. It also doesn’t include accessories such as USB-C plug and mounting bracket that some cameras provide.

You want a simple solution

Despite the cute design, there is nothing child-like about this camera. It is exceptionally advanced and the menus are quite complex to navigate.

Aqara Camera Hub G350: also consider

Aqara Camera Hub G350

Ring Pan-Tilt Indoor Camera

Blink Mini 2K+

Eufy 4K S330 security camera

MP

Subscription price

From £3.99 a month

From £4.99 a month

From £2.50 a month

None

Viewing angle

360° pan

360° pan

138° horizontal

360° pan

Network connection

Wi-Fi (2.4GHz/5Hz)

Wi-Fi (2.4GHz)

Wi-Fi (2.4GHz)

Wi-Fi/4G

Audio

Two-way audio

Two-way audio

Two-way audio

Two-way audio

Video

3840 x 2160 (wide angle lens), 2560 x 14440 (telephoto)

1080p

2K video resolution (2560 x 1440 pixels)

4K video resolution

Power

Mains

Mains

Mains

Battery, solar

Hardware price

£139

£35

£39

£189 (with solar panel)

If you're not sure whether the Aqara Camera Hub G350 is right for you, here are two other options to think about.

Ring Pan and Tilt

A good pan and tilt camera for the money. However, it doesn’t offer motion tracking, and you will need to subscribe to Ring for even basic functionality such as accessing video recordings.

Read our full Ring Pan and Tilt reviewView Deal

Eufy 4K S330 security camera

An extremely innovative battery and solar-powered camera, the Eufy can be used with the supplied 4G Sim card to capture recordings — ideal for those who live in areas with poor Wi-Fi/broadband.

Read our full Eufy 4K security camera reviewView Deal

How I tested the Aqara Camera Hub G350

• I used the camera indoors in two locations
• I installed it myself
• The camera was connected to the Aqara app and Apple Home

Initially, I set the Aqara up in my office to get a feel for how it worked and how to use the pan and tilt functionality to focus on certain parts of the room. However, it soon became apparent that this camera really thrives in a busy environment where you can really put the motion tracking to the test.

So, I put it in the kitchen where it could track other family members as well as my dog who was recovering from an operation. This perhaps wasn’t as straightforward as I’d hoped as it required reinstalling to operate on a different Wi-Fi network, but that didn’t take too long.

After a while, other family members began to find the camera a little ‘big brother-y’ in the way it tracks you with its eyes as you move across the room (though it is exceptionally quiet). However, it was highly effective at monitoring the dog while everyone else was out during the day and I placed it in privacy mode during the evening when everyone was home.

For more info, check out how we test, review, and rate products at TechRadar.

With 360-degree pan and tilt, plus a dual-lens system, the G350 is ideal for tracking people and pets across the room.

As AI agents gain autonomy, security risks escalate without proper safeguards in place.

If you're looking to make the most of your PlayStation Portal, then consider this one accessory that I absolutely love.

Asking if AI is overhyped is, 'one of the funnier questions I get', AWS CEO says.

IT infrastructure is no longer a background utility: it is a vital engine of growth, resilience and competitive advantage.

SOHO endpoints are being used as gateways into corporate environments, where credentials and sensitive data gets harvested.

Developer CD Projekt Red has released a new PS5 Pro patch for Cyberpunk 2077.

Learn how to select website templates that align with your brand identity and customize them effectively to create a unique online presence in 2026.