Watching television has never sounded so good whether it’s the big game, the latest blockbuster movie, or streaming music now that Edifier has introduced the S90HD 4.1 Channel Soundbar Home Theatre System with Dolby & DTS. Debuting at the 2019 Consumer Electronics Show in South Hall 3 at booth 30369, the S90HD features a wireless subwoofer, a wooden enclosure sound bar and two rear surround speakers with Bluetooth V4.1 with Qualcomm® aptXTM technology.
With a total output power at 202 watts, the S90HD checks all the boxes in home entertainment. Four mid-range and bass amplifiers and two titanium tweeters ensure balanced rich sound. Multiple inputs on the S90HD system allows for a wide range of connectivity options including AUX/Line in/Bluetooth/Optical/Coaxial.
At CES 2019, Edifier showcases its depth and breadth in audio for the masses. Edifier was the first audio brand from mainland China to break into the International market some 20 years ago. And, the company continues to challenge stereotypes and surprise professionals and audio enthusiasts from around the world through its consistent commitment to R&D, use of modern technologies, strategic partnerships and growth plans that has allowed the brand to become a mainstay amongst the best audio brands today. The Edifier audio experience is one that begins with one basic requirement – a sensory experience that encapsulates emotion in a very real sense of the word.
S90HD Specs
Power Output: R/L(treble): 12W+12W; (mid-range) 32W+32W
SR/SL(mid-range): 22W+22W; SW: 70W
Noise Level:•25dB (A)
Input Sensitivity: AUX input: R/L: 400±50mV; SW: 320±20mV
Line in input: R/L: 600±50mV SW: 450±20mV
OPT/COX input: R/L: 350±50mFFs SW: 220±20mFFs
Bluetooth input: R/L: 500±50mFFS SW: 420±20mFFs
Frequency Response: 40Hz –20Hz
Price & Availability:
The S90HD home theatre system is scheduled for release in Q1 2019 and will retail for £749.99. To view the entire Edifier speaker lineup, visit: https://www.edifier.com/int/en
Today, at the start of CES 2019, TCL Communication is officially unveiling the company’s newest Alcatel 1 Series smartphones. The Alcatel 1X (2019) and Alcatel 1C (2019) continue the Alcatel mobile brand vision of bringing modern smartphone features and making them accessible to consumers around the world. With new designs, features and software experiences, these all-new 2019 Alcatel 1 Series smartphones include the TCL-made Full View Display and are helping redefine the entry-level smartphone experience.
“We’ve always believed that quality devices with the latest technology should be accessible to all, regardless of your budget,” said Peter Lee, General Manager of Global Sales and Marketing at TCL Communication. “We’re proud that we’ve remained true to this commitment to our customers, and the all-new Alcatel 1X and 1C prove that having a modern smartphone doesn’t have to be determined solely by what you can spend.”
The Alcatel 1X (2019) provides one of the most immersive smartphone viewing experiences in the entry segment thanks to a 5.5” (18:9) HD+ IPS Full View Display. This is combined with two all-new organic finishes, Pebble Black and Pebble Blue, that provide a textured feel that is scratch and slip resistant. It will also come with a built-in fingerprint sensor (in select markets) and the company’s Face Key technology, which offers additional facial recognition security that enables you to easily unlock your device by simply glancing at the screen. Face Key breaks down each facial scan into over a hundred data points to ensure a more reliable match.
New camera experiences are also introduced in the Alcatel 1X (2019), which includes a dual rear camera (13MP + 2MP) with real-time bokehand new capture modes that allow you to take portrait style pictures. The secondary depth-sensing lens, combined with post-shot editing software integrated into the device, allows users to re-focus photographs and blur the rest of the picture.
The Alcatel 1X will be available in select markets in North America, Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Africa starting at under $120 USD/€120 EUR beginning in Q1 2019.
The emerging market smartphone no longer means a bulky design and tiny display thanks to the all-new Alcatel 1C (2019) featuring a 5-inch (18:9) Full View Display and modern design starting at under €70 EUR. It comes with a non-slip, textured finish available in Volcano Black, Enamel Blue and Blush Pink, ensuring a comfortable grip and sophisticated aesthetic. Coming to markets in Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, Africa and Europe, the Alcatel 1C (2019) also includes photo capture options like Beautification mode and Instant Collage.
Alcatel 1C (2019) is powered by Android™ Oreo™ (Go edition), which creates an entry smartphone experience that is optimized to make sure billions more can have reliable access to mobile connectivity. This includes popular pre-installed Google apps designed for increased speed, less demand on storage, and efficient data use, such as Google Go, Files Go, Google Maps Go, YouTube Go and Gmail Go, as well as performance optimizations to Chrome, Google Play and Gboard. It also features the Google Assistant for Android (Go edition), so Alcatel 1C (2019) customers can experience the convenience of the Google Assistant, whether they’re asking it questions or telling it things to do.
You can visit TCL during CES 2019 by coming to Las Vegas Convention Centre, Central Hall, Booth 12929.
For more information on the all-new Alcatel 1X (2019) and Alcatel 1C (2019), as well as other mobility devices from Alcatel, please visit www.alcatelmobile.com.
Today at CES, Shure unveiled the MV88+ Video Kit, featuring a digital stereo condenser microphone that provides content creators with an all-in-one solution for capturing professional-quality recordings on-the-go. The kit also includes a Manfrotto® PIXI tripod, phone clamp, and mount as well as iOS and USB-C cables for next-level compatibility and connectivity.
Built on the success and classic design of the MV88 iOS Digital Stereo Condenser Microphone, this latest addition to the Company’s MOTIV™ line of digital microphones and portable recording solutions delivers Shure signature audio quality for extraordinary content creation. Designed for podcasters, videographers, content creators, field recordists, and musicians looking to record immersive, rich, high-quality audio wherever, the MV88+ accentuates the power of flexibility, enabling you to transform your smartphone device into a professional-level mobile audio and video rig.
The MV88+ Video Kit provides multiple configurations straight out of the box,” said Matt Engstrom, Senior Category Director, Global Product Management at Shure. “You shouldn’t have to buy half a dozen products to film a high-quality piece of video content one day, and then an audio interview or field recording the next. With the MV88+, you don’t have to. We listened to you and worked to develop a superior microphone with superior accessories. This package gives you everything you’ll need to film in your studio, on-the-go, at home—or wherever life takes you.”
Compatible with iOS and other selected devices, the MV88+ Video Kit equips you with a variety of new and improved accessories, arming you with the tools and versatility needed for recording on-the-go. To ensure real-time audio assessment, a headphone jack lets you record with confidence. A convenient phone clamp and tripod stand multiplies the sort of environments you can record in. Whether jamming in your studio, filming your next YouTube video, or live streaming an interview on a crowded trade show floor, you can easily thread your devices into a mounted platform for uninterrupted and stable recording.
And it doesn’t end there. The MV88+ can also be used for standalone audio capture, replacing the need for field recordists to carry a portable audio recorder.
“The MV88+ takes into account the little things, too,” noted Engstrom. “We understand the value of efficiency and improved the design to seamlessly record with or without a protective smartphone case. The included phone mount is also compatible with your existing setup, allowing you to connect to any tripod with a ¼” connector. This empowers you to use the setup that best suits your needs. You’ll also be able to tap into the capabilities of the free Shure MOTIV Video and Audio Recording applications to access our state-of-the-art audio quality in tandem with the microphone.”
The MV88+ Video Kit retails for $249 / £199 RRP and is available for pre-order at select retailers. For more information, please visit www.shure.com.
It is CES time and there will be lots of new tech at hand and we cant wait to see what is on offer this time around with tech changing and progressing so fast.Jabra of course are present at the huge event and have some new tech to show us which we also look forward to..
Jabra launches Elite 85h headphones with SmartSound: exclusive AI technology for intelligent adaptive audio
Jabra takes challengers to task at CES 2019, with the launch of the newest addition to their Elite range of headsets: the Elite 85h headphones. The new headphones areengineered with Jabra SmartSound, based on audEERING context intelligence technology and include Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) and Jabra’s HearThrough technology, which enables users to decide how much of the outside world penetrates through to the listener. Whether you are commuting, need to concentrate or are in a crowded place, SmartSound ensures the audio of the Elite 85h automatically adjusts to your surroundings to offer the best calls and music experience.
The Elite 85h headphones set new standards across the board, with 32-hour battery life (with ANC activated), crystal-clear sound with advanced 6-microphone call technology, 40mm custom-engineered speakers for top-quality acoustic experience and industry-leading durability. Together with SmartSound and totally hands-free Voice Assistant Control – allowing for faster and easier voice assistant access on-the-go – the Elite 85h are the smartest ANC headphones on the market.
Like every Jabra device, the Elite 85h has been engineered to meet the challenges that users face in the real world. In today’s digitally-connected society, noise overload is considered one of the key factors affecting personal wellbeing2. Jabra’s SmartSound technology tackles noise pollution in a way like never before. Jabra has an exclusive part ownership of intelligent audio analysis company audEERING, the world leader in audio AI technology. The relationship allows Jabra to include environmental adaptation into the new Elite 85h headphones, creating a personalised audio experience that goes beyond current Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) solutions available in the market.
SmartSound, driven by AI technology
Jabra SmartSound is based on audEERING’s context intelligence technology, which uses real-time acoustic scene analysis of environmental sounds. The technology can detect more than 6,000 unique sound characteristics and uses this to adapt audio output to each specific context. This means that when moving from a noisy train station into a quiet train carriage, the context intelligence technology will take notice and will automatically adjust the audio to the changed surroundings. It will select one of the three moments: ‘Commute’, ‘In Public’ or ‘In Private’ to guarantee a consistent quality for your audio experience. Users can personalise their calls and music settings even further through Jabra’s Sound+ app, which will remember your preferred settings within the mode for future similar situations.
Dagmar Schuller, CEO at audEERING said: “audEERING’s AI based audio context intelligence technology empowers the new Elite 85h headphones by Jabra to deliver the best call and music experience on the market. Users can be sure to get the most sophisticated product there is with reliable and innovative AI technology made in Germany.”
100 per cent hands-free with Alexa
The microphone solution combined with the Jabra Sound+ app creates a 100 per cent hands-free Voice Assistant access experience. Users no longer need to touch a button on the headphones to interact with Alexa, Siri® or Google Assistant™ – all you need to do is speak, to be connected immediately. Jabra is the among the first to feature this capability, allowing users to access Alexa by invoking the wake word.
René Svendsen-Tune, CEO at Jabra said: “One of the biggest challenges for people on-the-go is consistency in voice, call and audio quality in every environment, whilst ensuring the best voice interaction and connectivity that allows for either total concentration or relaxation. Our Elite range represents the best-in-class products for calls and music. We developed SmartSound, to ensure we can continue to deliver quality calls and music experience wherever you are. The Elite 85h is a revolutionary headset that will change the way we experience sound and cope with noise in the future.”
Key features of the Jabra Elite 85h:
SmartSound: Audio that automatically adapts to your surroundings
100 per cent hands-free: Voice Assistant access without pushing a button
Four colour variations: Black, Titanium Black, Gold Beige and Navy
Battery: Up to 32-hour battery with ANC activated and 35 hours without ANC
Microphones: 8 microphones in total. 6 dedicated for calls, 4 for ANC and 2 hybrid mics for both calls and ANC.
Speakers: 40 mm custom-engineered speakers
Durability: Unique IP52 dust and rain resistance, backed by a 2-year warranty against water and dust
Personalize: Jabra Sound+ app for SmartSound features, including customized settings
Availability & pricing
The headset will be available in four colours (Black, Titanium Black, Gold Beige and Navy), incl. one exclusive to BestBuy in US & Canada (Black). Available from April 2019 at selected retailers at MSRP 279.99 GBP approx. Find out more about the Jabra Elite 85h and SmartSound at: www.jabra.co.uk/elite85h.
One of the leading wireless headphones in the below USD100 category just got better. At CES 2019, Jabra is launching the new Jabra Move Style Edition – an upgraded version of the acclaimed on-ear wireless headphones, Jabra Move. We checked out the last iteration of the Jabra Move in 2015 and they still work fine to this day and the new update looks really well and stylish
Engineered for wireless music on-the-move, the Move Style Edition offers an improved battery life of up to 14 hours, whilst offering the same great sound, comfort and light weight. It comes in three new stylish colours: Titanium Black, Gold Beige and Navy, replicating the colour line-up of another new Jabra introduction at CES, the top-of-the-range Jabra 85h.
Since the introduction of the Jabra Move, the headphones have been widely recognized in its category for their superior wireless sound and high-quality music experience. The Move allows users to control calls directly from the headphones. The comfortable and lightweight headband combined with soft on-ear cups is angled for great fit and immersive sound. And when you are out of battery or can’t connect wirelessly, the optional 3.5 mm cable has you covered.
“The Jabra Move is one of the most popular on-ear wireless headphones because it offers a great wireless experience for calls and music on-the-move at an affordable price. It has long been a customer favourite and by adding improved battery life and three new colour options to the existing great features, we expect the Move Style Edition to become must-have Bluetooth headphones,” said Calum MacDougall, SVP Marketing, at Jabra.
Key features of the Jabra Move Style Edition:
Sound: Superior wireless sound with music control
Battery life: Enjoy up to 14 hours of play
Design: Ultra-light headband tested to withstand life on the go
Stylish: New colour shades – Titanium Black, Gold Beige and Navy
Availability & pricing
Find out more about the Jabra Move Style Edition at: www.jabra.co.uk. The headset will be available from mid-January, 2019 at selected retailers, MSRP 89.99 GBP.
For those into mobile photography this is an ideal kit to have and priced reasonably well.
I have been testing out the Adonit PhotoGrip which is a new direction for the company and it is a handy bit of tech to add to your arson and this gives you the real feel effect of holding a DSLR or standalone camera and just attaches to your mobile phone also giving you a better grip but also letting you get better shots with stability. The package also contains a pouch and neck strap for carrying around your good and also comes with a mini tripod which is a nice addition.
Also included is a remote shutter and this is the jewel in the crown for many mobile photographers keeping things simple and easy as its small and just slides off the Grip case itself. This is something I can also now use for events and so on and ideal for anyone who does blogging etc, Check out the video below on how it works..
Key points to note…
One hand operation: Users can comfortably hold their phone out in front of them with one hand to perfect that selfie with ease thanks to the grooved grip mark, avoiding any accidental slips and resulting cracked screen.
Self-standing mode: Photogrip can be positioned upright for self-standing portrait mode, allowing users to FaceTime, live stream on Instagram, view recipes in the kitchen and watch videos with friends.
Bluetooth shutter remote: The detachable Bluetooth shutter remote can be used up to 10 metres from the phone whether it be on the Photogrip’s mini tripod or self-standing mode. With no timer required, users can simply click the remote when they are ready.
Edit photos: Photogrip allows users to immediately edit their photos and boomerangs before sharing with friends on social media with the mini precision stylus included.
The Adonit Photogrip is available from Amazon and Adonit for £44.99
Edifier is a company that prides itself with quality products and sound for its customers and I have tested many of their products to date and can certify that and this little speaker is no different and when I say little it is but the sound it packs is quite remarkable for its size as you will see in the video below.
Coming with simple to use features and also a micro SD slot you have all you need packed in this little unit and you will not be let down with how loud it is and it also packs decent bass to for bass lovers and this can be adjusted by your phones own EQ or app if you have one. Check out the video below for more.
Portability is another factor to add here and how robust this little guy is and it also comes with a strap to carry with you too and is also excellent for taking calls on and has an IP54 rating.
Galway-based medtech startup EnteraSense has achieved a double milestone, raising €1 million in a Seed round as well as securing €2.5 million through one of the latest European Union Horizon 2020 grants.
The combined €3.5 million will be used to help commercialise EnteraSense’s technology, build the team to nine members, and further the field of diagnostics.
Founded by serial entrepreneur and CEO, Donal Devery, EnteraSense has developed a capsule that can detect bleeding in the gastrointestional tract. Post surgical patients who are at risk of further bleeding can have the capsule attached to their stomach to monitor and detect bleeding and thus ensure they get appropriate and quick treatment if needed. To complement this, patients who present in ER and have suspected GI bleeding can swallow the capsule for a quick and easy diagnosis. This will mitigate unnecessary endoscopies which are invasive and in a lot of circumstances unnecessary.
Devery, along with EnteraSense MD, Daragh Sharkey and Programme Manager Chiara Di Carlo, has licenced the groundbreaking technology from Harvard University in Boston. The NDRC-backed company has successfully run initial trials to prove and validate the capsule. EnteraSense will move towards ‘First in Human’ studies by Q3 2019 and hope to be commercial with FDA and CE approval by mid 2020.
The two-year, H2020 EIC-FTI project grant – itself valued at €3.55m – is spread across four parties, with EnteraSense leading the research. Anecto, also based in Galway, Steripack (Poland) and a hospital in the Czech Republic are the other members of the project and will add significant expertise and value to the overall project aim of launching the product for patient use by mid 2020.
Each of these parties have specific and quantified deliverables with the overall goal of commercialising EnteraSense’s technology, and this grant significantly accelerates this process.
NDRC invested in EnteraSense in 2016, providing an integrated offering of knowledge, experience, expertise and a modest amount of capital to help EnteraSense attract follow-on investment. This initial funding validated the project and allowed EnteraSense to leverage the reputation of NDRC to attract further investment from valued shareholders.
EnteraSense’s current investor base includes physicians from the USA, a private equity fund based in Ireland, a Dubai based strategic investor and local Galway business people.
Donal Devery, founder of EnteraSense:“We want to improve patient outcomes and drive cost down for the health system. Each process and function within the deliverables associated with the grant will help us achieve this goal.
“The fact that physicians are among our investors shows just how exciting EnteraSense’s product is. The EU’s backing only underlines that.”
Daragh Sharkey, MD, EnteraSense: “The most important aspect of this grant is that the European Union has independently validated our project. EnteraSense ranked 4th out of 200+ entries and this shows the potential and value of the project.
“We are lucky to have such a strong and visionary team behind this project and now it is complimented by very focused and committed partners who believe in our vision and technology. This is further re-in forced by the early stage investors who we have on board.”
Dr Matt Ben, Gastrointestinal Physician New York, investor in EnteraSense: “As a GastroIntestinal physician, I could immediately see the potential of this unique technology. Upper GastroIntestinal bleeding has a high mortality rate and can cause serious problems for patients and a solution to mitigate this is very welcome.
We have just started a new year and many of us will have got a brand new shiny mobile phone or tablet for Christmas. We have been using cases from Noreve some years now and they are a premium case and each one is hand-made and comes in a wide range of colours and text textures to suit everyone’s needs.
We have teamed up with Noreve and can now offer you a 20% discount in your next purchase throughout their store and there is plenty to choose from. All you need to do is enter the code TECHBUZZ20 at the checkout to get your special discount. This is on offer from January 6th right through till the 20th of January.
Currently we are checking the Leather case for the Google Pixel 3XL which you can find HERE or you can just browse through their store HERE and the beautiful hand made cases on offer.
