Recently announced the Jabra Elite 65e have just landed with us and they look promising, Sporting ANC, IP54 rated which is dust proof and splashproof these are ideal for the sports enthusiast indoors or outdoors, Offering up to 8 hours battery life with ANC, voice enabled assistant and 3 mic -technology and the ability to customize your music we will be testing these out over the coming two weeks so if you have any questions in the interim feel free to ask below or on social media.
We have just got some cases for our Nokia 7 Plus from Mobile Fun the first case up which we look at is the Olixar Carbon Fibre Gel case. This is a simplistic case with a clean design and looks really well and feels good to hold in hand the finish looks good too and the case will last some time and it also comes with a two year warranty, You can check the images below and see MOBILE FUN for more and also check out their range of iPhone 8 accessories
The case reviewed can be purchased HERE and you can see the full range of Nokia 7 Plus cases
This sleek, smooth case brings a touch of professional chic to your Nokia 7 Plus. With a slim body and brushed metal / carbon fibre-style motif, this eye-catching case is a must have if you want to add some understated class to your Nokia 7 Plus.
Slim profile preserves the elegant contours of your phone
The carbon fibre case is made from incredibly slim thermopolyurethane (TPU), which wraps effortlessly around your phone. Covering the back and the sides of your Nokia 7 Plus, the case provides excellent protection against day-to-day bumps and scrapes. This stylish case wraps around your phone, providing slimline protection. This case is designed so that it preserves the slender form of your Nokia 7 Plus without adding any unnecessary bulk.
Superior shock and scratch resistance
This case won’t just augment the aesthetic of your Nokia 7 Plus. Solid and high-quality construction means this case also offers excellent protection from surface damage – scrapes, scratches and knocks – while also offering shock absorption thanks to reinforced edges.
Designed to give access to all ports and functions for easy use
Although this case offers fantastic protection from scrapes and drops, it doesn’t compromise on usability in doing so. All buttons, cameras, speakers and ports of the Nokia 7 Plus are readily accessible, so you’ll never have to take your phone out of its case in order to use it.
This is our second case in from Mobile fun and Olixar for the Nokia 7 Plus this case offers more in protection being dual layered and also comes with a kickstand built in and you have no need to remove your phone from the case at all to consume media which is great the case again feels good to hold with raised grips on the real for additional grip and the device again can be placed either face down or laid standard, check out the image gallery below and jump to the video afer the images, You can also check out Mobile Fun for greap iPhone 8 accessories too should you require any..
Case reviewed can be bought HERE and the full range of Nokia 7Plus cases can be seen HERE
Two layered case protects from bumps, scrapes and drops
This tough protective case has been designed for those with an active lifestyle. It provides great shock and impact absorption thanks to its lightweight TPU polymer with a precisely positioned hard skeleton for added protection. The design of the exoskeleton extends out to protect vulnerable parts of your Nokia 7 Plus such as the corners and sides.
Features an impact-resistant polycarbonate exoskeleton
This dual-layer case features a tough exoskeleton, which covers the back and vulnerable corners of your phone from damage. They are made from an impact-resistant, polycarbonate plastic shell protecting your Nokia 7 Plus from accidental damage – keeping it looking as good as it did when you bought it.
Textured grid finishing improves grip and comfort
Complementing the protective properties of the polycarbonate shell is a textured finish, which not only helps to improve grip when holding the handset, but also makes it more comfortable in the palm of your hand.
Portable flip-out stand for landscape viewing
The dual-layer case’s hard exoskeleton doesn’t just add strength to the shell, but features an ergonomically designed stand that pulls out to give the perfect viewing angle for watching media, web browsing and reading. The stand then simply clicks back into place and lays completely flat so there is zero extra bulk added to the case.
Cut-outs for the main ports and features of the phone
This tough protective case has been designed specifically for the Nokia 7 Plus and has cut-outs for the main ports and features of the smartphone such as the camera with flash. The power and volume buttons are covered, but remain functional while encased to give unbeatable protection.
The box looks sporty and funky, highlighting the key features in terms of sweat resistance and a battery life up to 9 hours. The unit earbud type is light and the sticky gels stand out; not your typical black or white earphone colours. The unit design allows the cable to be kept out of sight / harm’s way when travelling but allowing the cable to be pressed into a ͞passage along the top of the neckband.
Box Contains – Method Wireless, Three Pairs of Silicone Ear Gels (Small, Medium, Large), Micro USB to USB Charging Cable.
Product Details – Headphone type: Bluetooth in-ear – Speaker driver: 9 mm – Impedence: 16 ohms – Sound Pressure: 102 db at 1 kHz – THD: 3 per cent at 1 kHz – Product Dimensions: 185 x 133 x 35 ( L x W x H) – Item weight: 48 g – Shipping weight: 305 g – Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz – Bluetooth version: 4.1
UNBOXING
Features
Bluetooth wireless – cuts the cord; enjoy the convenience of Bluetooth wireless connectivity.
9-HOUR BATTERY – Listen longer and work harder with nine hours of rechargeable battery life.
FlexSport collar – the distinct FlexSport collar is comfortable and secure around the neck.
DualLock fit – stay put; the two technologies behind DualLock keep buds securely in your ear.
Sweat resistant – sweat strong; sonically-welded construction makes these buds fully sweat resistant Call, track, volume control.
Take control; integrated remote buttons put you in command of music and calls.
Connectvity – The setup was standard with Bluetooth connectivity, you can wander up to 10 meters from your mobile device while streaming music and calls (but walls, type of materials, etc. can all affect the range).
Warranty – The units come with a 2-year warranty. The 2-year warranty is great to see the manufactures confidence in their product with some units costing 3 times the price giving only a 1-year warranty.
Overview – The Skullcandy sport is a stylish neckband-style wireless headphone available is a few colours e.g. Navy, White. The wire to the ear appears light weight which has the potential to wear down. The build quality in terms of the plastic did not excite to touch, while the larger buttons was a bonus to operate.
The unit fitted snugly into the ear (using the correct size of Silicone Ear Gels), the audio quality from music and calls was impressive for the cost of the unit. The sweat-resistant design is a must for gym or active lifestyle and that they won’t fall off. The Skullcandy Sport has comfort and convenience of no dangling wires, with a good battery life that won’t break the bank.
Last year we reviewed the Garmin 65w dashcam and it is a nice piece of kit that captures detailed footage,this time aorund we have the 55 version which looks similar and has a nice rose gold rim around the lens. Today is just a quick unboxing and first look and if you have any questions in the interim while we test it feel free to ask below or on social media..
Compact and Discreet GPS-enabled Dash Cam
Small and inconspicuous when mounted on windscreen
High-quality 3.7 megapixel camera with 1440p video capture; works even in low-light conditions
Forward collision and lane departure warnings plus alerts for nearby red light cameras and speed cameras
Includes lifetime safety camera updates
GPS-enabled with automatic incident detection (G-Sensor) saves video footage on impact to show when and where events happened
Voice control allows you to start/stop audio recording, take a still picture and more, all with your voice.
The perfect companion for travellers has arrived: the Find.Exchange app finds and compares the best exchange rates for money transfer companies, travel money and soon, prepaid currency cards around the world – in real time. So wherever your journey takes you, you’ll always find the best rate and the nearest bureau. In an always-on world, it really can make a difference for everyone – from travellers, expats and students to businesses that are always on the go.
Money transfer made easy with Find.Exchange: Transferring money and spending abroad has traditionally been a minefield of hidden and confusing charges, and the volatility of fast-changing currency rates around the world adds to the complexity. With an abundance of money transfer options saturating the marketplace, users simply cannot easily identify the best deal for them. The app from Find.Exchange is transforming this experience. Positioned as the ‘Skyscanner’ of the money transfer world
Find.Exchange simplifies the process and finds the best rates by comparing banks, FX exchange bureaus, travel agents, post offices and online money providers and can, uniquely, provide direct live information from the merchant to the user – a vital component when speed and rates matter. It’s simple, easy, fast and does all the work for you. Taking the stress out of the travel money experience means you can relax, and spend the money you’ve saved on enjoying your holiday.
Features:
• Compare money transfer companies all in one place
• Find and locate Currency Exchange Bureaus with live up-to-date rates
• Choose companies that suit your needs easily with an elaborate filter system
• View live interbank exchange rates with the currency converter and live rates
• Create alerts so you’ll know when your currency reaches your desired rate
• Historical currency charts – track and compare any exchange rate pairs for the past week or month going up to ten years
• Over 160 currencies available for exchange
Top selling points:
It’s live: The easy-to-use currency converter is ideal for real-time live rates, analysing historical data, and creating alerts for specific currency pairs. Having all this in your hand, on the go, means you can stay one step ahead of the currency exchange curve and beat the ups and downs of unpredictable markets.
Its user-centric: CEO and founder of Find.Exchange, Ricky Lee was part of the founding team at Revolut and has architected apps for the major banks in the UK. His background is as a product designer in cross-border payments, gateways, FX and digital currencies – and his commitment to the user experience really comes to the fore in this app. With a user-centric approach, the app has a clean but fun interface that allows the focus to stay firmly on delivering on the promise: to find the best rates for you.
It’s convenient: It’s simple, it’s fast, it’s easy to navigate – when speed and rates matter, this is vital. There’s no clutter or gimmicks or flashy interface either – they’ve really worked to strip back the friction of a money transfer experience and make it a seamless journey.
It’s a next gen currency aggregator: Finally, a model for the money transfer world that is based on the ‘Skyscanner’s and ‘Booking.com’s of the world.
It’s far-reaching: Find.Exchange doesn’t just cover the typical currency corridors – but the harder to reach currencies too. In fact, there’s over 160 currencies available for exchange.
The CEO – Ricky Lee was part of the founding team at Revolut and has architected apps for the major banks in the UK. His background is as a product designer in cross-border payments, gateways, FX and digital currencies.
Who they are – in a nutshell
Find.Exchange is an innovative currency comparison aggregator – think ‘Skyscanner’ of the money transfer world: they help users compare and save, based on their needs – e.g. best price, fastest speed, method of payment.
So what makes this aggregator more enticing and simply better? Ricky Lee explains that they not only cover typical currency corridors however more harder to reach currencies as well. Also the volatility of exchange rates does mean that some services are going to be cheaper with some companies on some days and at different hours. Therefore while some might argue that traditional players like Western Union, Moneycorp or Moneygram… are expensive, this might not be the case, it’s a competitive market and Find.Exchange’s partners know this.
However the biggest difference is that it is simple, easy and fast, Find.Exchange does all the work for you.
Ubranista have announced their new Detroit Spring Green headphones,other colours available are also are Dark Clown and Cheeky Peach. Detroit is light and compact, it is the perfect travel companion that will be sure to turn heads as you navigate around the city with its voguish charm – keeping up with your wireless listening demands for 12 hours on a single charge. Urbanista also offer free shipping worldwide which is great news for all.
Runway ready, the Detroit headphones are stunning to look at with its matte finish and grain pleather earpads. And thanks to its straightforward button functionality, a few button presses is all that is required to start a music playlist or to answer a call. So whenever your outfit is missing that finishing touch, the Detroit headphones will complete your look with ease. For those who love all things stylish and require a simple but powerful listening experience.
The Detroit headphones are the answer to those with heavy listening demands and busy schedules thanks to its 12-hour playtime and standby time of 300 hours. However, there might be times you’ll find yourself listening to your favorite album with such focus that you will forget to charge your headphones, leaving you without music for quite some time. But thanks to the Detroit’s clever design, if you’re ever low on power and have 15 minutes to spare in between classes or if you’re nearing the end of your work break, you can use that time to charge your headphones and get up to 3 hours of playback time.
Recently we were invited along with other tech guru’s to take part in a survey on what gadgets would be used on a daily basis with thetrustcompass and there is a pretty broad list here which is very interesting to see what people use, For people like me over time these products obviously change and true to form the selection has changed since we participated in the survey, Take a look at the extensive list below and see if any are similar to what you would use and tell us if you like what your daily tech drivers are.
1. Smartphones
This gadget is on top of them because, without a doubt, it’s the most used one all over the world. Thanks to the huge variety of smartphones available in the markets, spread over a vast graph of features and price ranges, anyone and everyone can afford to own a smartphone. The only obvious difference would the features and quality that the device offers, with more expensive models offering more functionality and vice versa. Apple, Samsung, LG and many more are some of the global leaders in the smartphone segment and have newer and more updated models coming out every few months. With a smartphone one can do a lot more than just make and receive calls – sending emails, viewing videos, watching movies, listening to music and so much more.
2. Laptops and tablets
Tablets are more or less a larger version of smartphones, and a laptop is a portable computer. There was a time when PC’s were extremely popular but, for the sake of mobility and convenience, most of us today prefer owning a laptop over a stationary computer. Tablets too are great if you’re working on sheets or want to watch a movie on a bigger screen. Some models even offer voice calling and video calling features. And with a laptop, you can work from absolutely anywhere, and that’s its biggest advantage and if you are in need of devices being fixed also read more here at fruitfixed.com.
3. Power banks
Considering the degree of usage for each of these gadgets, running out of battery can be quite a significant problem. And, if there isn’t a power socket available nearby, or you’ve forgotten to carry your charger with you, you’re in quite a soup. This is probably why portable power banks have become such a necessity because they make on-the-go charging a possibility.
4. “Wireless” devices
Headphones, speakers, televisions, keyboards, mice – all of these gadgets and more have become wireless. They basically use either wireless internet to run or use Bluetooth to connect to other devices to be used simultaneously. Not having wires us like a “no strings attached” situation, allowing you to operate these gadgets without having to physically connect them with anything else.
5. Cameras
The camera has seen a lot of evolution over time, with smartphones being integrated with top quality cameras, both front, and back. However, professional photographers who still want to use “actual” cameras have a large variety of professional models to choose from, and there are also waterproof recording devices like the GoPro that is amazing for travelers and photography enthusiasts to use.
6. Gadgets for grooming
Gone are the days when self-grooming was a tedious task. Today, there are a number of gadgets available for both men and women to use at home with ease, especially when they’re short on time or don’t really want to visit a salon on a regular basis. Electric shavers, hair styling gadgets, epilators and so on come in many variants and also with instructions to make their usage simple and convenient. Most of these are chargeable and pretty easy to clean too.
7. E-book readers
The Kindle has got to be the most popular gadget in this category, but there are also other devices and applications which allow you to purchase, access and read books on devices. While some of us still prefer books, many people consider e-books to be a lot less troublesome and easy to carry around, and especially easy to use while traveling or on-the-move.
8. Fitness related gadgets
The wave if fitness has hit pretty hard in the past decade, and everyone is sailing in the same boat. The focus is more on staying healthy, working out and keeping fit, which is a great thing. Hence, different brands have come out with fit watches, bands, trackers and so on which assist someone who wants to have full knowledge of how fit they are, monitor with ease, and also track progress.
9. Smart watches
Who said a watch was useful only to tell time? Welcome to smartwatches, another regular device that has the “smart” tag attached to it, which completely changes its features and utility. Answering calls, remote access, weather reports, even video calling; you name it and the smartwatch can do it and if it doesn’t yet, you can expect it to be added very soon.
See the full list of peoples choices which is very interesting HERE
Following its global partnership announcement with Taylor Swift last week, FUJIFILM is delighted to announce a brand new sophisticated square format instant camera – the INSTAX SQ6.
The instax SQUARE SQ6 will hit the shelves on the 25th May 2018 with a RRP of €140 and comes in three unique and striking colourways; pearl white to suit any style, blush gold for an elegant touch and graphite grey for a cool and calm feel. It is the first SQUARE format analogue instant camera from instax, and the perfect accessory for capturing those real, un-edited and truly one-off moments.
The SQ6 has a variety of functions for everyday use. The camera has an automatic exposure adjustment function that is activated when the shutter button is pressed. It detects the ambient brightness and adjusts to provide the optimum shutter speed and flash light intensity. Even in a dark room, subjects and the background can be shot vividly and clearly. When taking a selfie, simply set the camera to Selfie-Mode and the settings will be adjusted to the optimum focus and brightness. There is also a selfie mirror attached to the side of the lens allowing you to check the shooting range.
There’s a tripod socket in the bottom of the main unit, so group photos using the timer function can be easily taken. To enhance creative photography, the camera has three further modes. The “Double Exposure Mode” allows two photos to be overlapped on a single film when the shutter button is pressed twice, the “Macro Mode” can take short-range photos up to a minimum of 30cm, and the “Landscape Mode” can be used to take long-range landscape photos.
The instax SQUARE SQ6 also comes with three colour filters, which attach to the flash. The filters allow photographers to add purple, green and orange overtones to their individual shots, instantly changing the atmosphere and mood of an image.
The instax SQUARE SQ6 combines the following key features;
Auto Exposure Control – This function enables the photographer to capture photos in dark or night scenes. The high-performance flash automatically calculates surrounding brightness and adjusts shutter speed to brighten both the subject and background.
Selfie Mode / Selfie Mirror – Making sure you always capture your best side, the SQ6 includes a popular Selfie Mirror from the mini 9 to assist when taking a self-portrait. The camera also automatically adjusts brightness and focal length to set the camera up for the ideal selfie.
Double Exposure Mode – Taking this popular function from the Mini 90, the SQ6 allows users to get creative with their everyday and superimpose two different images in one frame.
Lighten/Darken Modes – Creatively adjust the exposure of the shot with these modes to either create a low-key, normal or high-key effect; giving photographers three lighting options.
Landscape / Macro modes – To be able to make the most of the cameras combined functions the SQ6 has a landscape and macro modes to adjust depending on your photo opportunity to ensure the camera is optimised for every shot; close range or in the distance.
Jackie Farrell, Manager Marketing, (Imaging) Fujifilm Ireland, “The launch of the instax SQUARE SQ6 has been much anticipated and we’re excited to bring this analogue SQUARE format instant camera to market. The camera brings some of the best and most popular features from the instax family into one camera to create a product that is perfect for capturing everyday moments.”
DaisyLowe, Model and DJ “I love analogue instant cameras and was extremely excited to be given the opportunity to get hands-on with the instax SQ6. The cameras functions, from double exposure, flash colour filters and self-timer have allowed me to capture life on the go and get creative while doing so.”
SPECS
Film
Fujifilm instax SQUARE Film (available separately)
Lens
Retractable lens, 2 components, 2 elements, f = 65.75 mm, 1:12.6
Viewfinder
Inverted Galilean finder, 0.4 x, with target spot
Focusing
Motor-driven 3-range switching (0.3 m – 0.5 m/1 ft. – 1.6 ft., 0.5 m – 2 m/1.6 ft – 6.6 ft.,
2 m/6.6 ft. and beyond), Macro Mode (0.3 m – 0.5 m/1 ft. – 1.6 ft.) Normal Mode (0.5
m – 2 m/1.6 ft – 6.6 ft.) Landscape Mode (2 m/6.6 ft and beyond)
Shutter Release
Programmed electronic shutter release, 1.6 sec – 1/400 sec.
Exposure Control
Automatic, Interlocking range (ISO 800) : LV 5 – LV 15.5,
Exposure compensation: ±2/3 EV
Film Feeding Out
Automatic
Film Developing Time
Approximately 90 seconds (Varies depending on the ambient temperature)
Flash
In Macro mode: Built-in, automatic electronic flash
In a mode other than Macro mode: Always flashing
Charging time: 0.2 sec – 7 sec (using a new battery), Flash charging indicator, Effective flash lamp range: 0.3 m – 2.7 m/1 ft. – 8.9 ft.
Self-Timer
Electronically controlled, approx. 10 second delay, Can be stopped mid-run
