Tech review: the Hozo Cube may seem unnecessary but it does a great job
There's a certain type of home gadget that feels designed to solve problems no one actually has — usually pitched with a glossy video and a too-clever acronym. So when the Hozo Design M-Cube Anti Gravity Combo arrived, promising to revolutionise how you measure things around the house, I was ready to roll my eyes.
It's essentially a digital tape measure on steroids. More accurately, it's a modular laser measurement system, with a base cube (the 'M-Cube') that connects to a range of accessories, including a smart tape module, a laser measurer, and an 'Anti-Gravity Pen' that acts like a digital spirit level, protractor and marking tool rolled into one. This combo package includes all of the above, neatly packed into a foam-lined case that screams 'tech influencer tool', not 'just moved into a rental flat and need to put up shelves'.
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