Pat Pilcher

1 week ago | witchdoctor.co.nz | Pat Pilcher

Summary If running/jogging and the whole fitness thing is your jam, then there’s a strong chance that you’ve probably already heard of Suunto. Their latest watch, the Suunto Run, is an affordable AMOLED sport-centric fitness tracker. Even though I am no runner (my exercise maxes out at pint lifting), I went wrist-on with it to see what it’s capable of.

1 week ago | witchdoctor.co.nz | Pat Pilcher

Summary I’ve long waxed lyrical about the benefits of LED lighting, and the introduction of Hue smart lights made it a colourful no-brainer for any smart home, including that of Cassa Pilch. Smart lights use less electricity than old-school incandescent bulbs and can switch to millions of combinations of colour and brightness. Best of all, they can be controlled using smart assistants like Alexa, Google, Siri, and others.

1 week ago | witchdoctor.co.nz | Pat Pilcher

It’s no secret that I love cooking almost as much as eating. The only trouble is that things can sometimes go wrong in the kitchen. Making mistakes is also my superpower. Here are some simple steps I follow when cooking that can help keep the fuck-up fairy away from your culinary concoctions. RESEARCH: Before I cook anything new, I spend time researching. New dishes or cuisines I’m unfamiliar with mean reading up on a new cooking technique or new ingredients.

2 weeks ago | witchdoctor.co.nz | Pat Pilcher

Summary Recently, I reviewed the oddly named Annke Wiffle Smart Doorbell and was impressed by the sheer amount of bang for the buck on offer, especially compared to more expensive big-brand products. So, when the chance came up to check out Annke’s WB300 solar-powered tilt/zoom outdoor wireless security camera (phew!), I leapt at it. A solar-powered 2K video tilt and pan security for a hair under $113? What’s the catch?

2 weeks ago | witchdoctor.co.nz | Pat Pilcher

Summary If you’re a headphone fanboy, the odds are good that you’ll have heard of the Sennheiser HD25 cans. Since their launch 20+ years ago, they’ve built a cult-like following in production and DJ circles. In the hi-fi industry, standing still is paramount to going backwards, and not being a brand that likes to be left behind, Sennheiser has updated its legendary HD25 to the HD 25 Plus. As you’d expect, the HD25 Plus is solidly built.