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Employee engagement is the biggest challenge facing business leaders in 2022

Employee engagement is the top challenge for business leaders in 2022, according to a survey of senior managers by Fastnet Executive Search, one of Ireland’s leading executive recruitment and search firms. Of those surveyed, 88% cited employee engagement as the most critical challenge over other issues such as digitalisation, supply chain disruption and sustainability.

When asked what the key priorities are for developing employee engagement, responders — of which 80% are in the life sciences sector — listed the following in order of importance: connection to the organisation’s purpose (77%); autonomy and trust (67%); continuous learning (58%); and flexible working (57%).

Éimhín O’Driscoll, Managing Partner of Fastnet Executive Search, has been partnering with major employers in the life sciences sector for over 20 years, said: “In today’s dynamic environment, business leaders are facing unprecedented volatility in recruitment and retention, and we are not surprised that employee engagement is arising as the stand-out challenge. Jobs are more complex, organisations are transforming, and new talent models are emerging based on purpose and meaning.”

Éimhín added: “People want to work in organisations that are creative, empowering, purposeful, and passionate. In our experience, having the right leaders in place is crucial for the development and growth of high performing teams, elevating organisations from good to great. The right leaders create environments where learning is a priority, where ideas and feedback are shared authentically, and people feel a meaningful connection to the value they create during their workday.

“While job scope and reward packages continue to be key drivers for candidates making significant career choices, candidates are focusing more on the purpose and values of prospective employers and adopting a more thorough approach to understanding company culture from the earliest stages.”

The survey also found that 40% of respondents had worked in a different industry in their last role, highlighting a change in how companies value adaptable skills and culture fit over industry specific experience when hiring leaders.

“When conducting business critical searches for senior executives, our clients are increasingly seeing the benefits of attracting leaders from diverse backgrounds in improving employee engagement and trust and ensuring new perspectives and innovative thinking on their leadership teams.

Éimhín added it is widely accepted that the Workplace of the Future will be very different from what we have known, presenting both opportunities and challenges. “We have come through a period that has facilitated an exceptional chance for deep reflection and reassessment,” she said. “Rather than succumbing to the temptation of a ‘return to normal’, I feel it is an opportune time to be brave, innovative, and creative in defining our future way of working.”

Irish family business Kefron to create up to 40 new jobs in 2022 as it reveals €1m investment

Leading Irish information management and accounts payable automation specialist, Kefron, has today announced a new partnership with Exclusive Networks. This partnership will support Kefron’s growth strategy as it seeks to create up to 40 new jobs within the coming year.

Kefron was selected by Exclusive Networks, a global trusted cybersecurity specialist and solution provider, as their global accounts payable automation partner. Using Kefron’s innovative software, Exclusive Networks can reduce the amount of manual data entry effort associated with processing their vendor and supplier invoices as the cyber security specialist enters new markets.

Today’s announcement will see Kefron provide Exclusive Networks’ global finance teams with a cloud-based platform that provides an accurate snapshot of Exclusive Networks AP department.  The Accounts Payable (AP) platform has been developed by Kefron’s in house development team while also benefiting from the latest advancements in machine learning technology, supported by a team of data engineering specialists based in Kefron HQ in Dublin.

With this new partnership Kefron will be able to pursue its own growth trajectory, investing €1m to bring its AP platform to new markets and expand its global customer base. This will result in the creation of 40 roles in the areas of emerging technology, customer experience and support. They will join the existing team of 120 at Kefron based out of Dublin and London. 

Paul Kearns, Managing Director, Kefron, said: “We are very excited to announce this partnership with Exclusive Networks today. As well as supporting Exclusive Networks as they seek to digitise their invoicing processes, eliminate errors and save valuable time, this partnership aligns with our own growth strategy as we look to enter new markets and expand our portfolio information management solutions. The new jobs being created will further enhance our capabilities and meet the needs of our global customers. We are very proud to partner with Exclusive Networks and look forward to working with them as they look to a future of enhanced transformation.”

“We chose Kefron as our global AP automation platform partner because they were one of few suppliers who could support both of our key requirements which include AP Automation and E-invoicing globally” said Stephanie Riera, Group Director of Finance & Transformation. “E-invoicing is fast becoming a mandatory requirement in European countries. This means that by law, clients will need to submit documents in specific formats approved by government to do business in that country. Kefron’s integration with Oracle NetSuite was also a key factor for us as we have invested in NetSuite to support our global growth”, commented Riera. Kefron is a “Built For NetSuite” verified solution and achieved the status from Oracle NetSuite in January 2021.

By 2024, it is estimated that the global e-invoice market will be worth more than €16 billion. This strong growth is being driven by digitalisation and government policy in countries across the world.

The new partnership between Kefron and Exclusive Networks will see Kefron’s AP software used in Singapore, Belgium, Denmark and Norway and in early 2022 will become available in a further 21 countries. As Exclusive Networks continue to scale their business, the intention would be that every location in which they operate in will eventually use Kefron AP as their invoice automation tool, creating further potential for expansion into new markets.

To find out more on Kefron’s AP automation solution log onto www.kefron.com/accounts-payable-invoice-automation-solution/

History of Betting In Ireland

For as long as anybody can remember, the Irish and betting have been inseparable. The horse race is the most popular form of sports gambling in Ireland. As a matter of fact, Ireland boasts the most horse races per capita in Europe and is one of the world’s leading breeders of racehorses. Known for its horseback race events and prominent jockeys, the Isle Of wight is a racing hotspot n​​owadays. 

Racehorses aren’t the only thing you can bet on. In today’s day and age. You may wager on a variety of sports, including soccer, rugby, baseball, and more, in Ireland. Today, you can find fantastic Irish sports betting apps accessible for anyone across Ireland, including a few that are particularly noteworthy. England’s already-expanding gambling business got a major boost from the Irish. Despite the fact that the English had recovered control of Ireland, they were not in charge of enforcing discipline. Because of its relatively low visibility and lack of regulation, the gambling sector is doing well right now. There were no restrictions on the number of people who gambled on their preferred horses. Not if the British had not appeared in the eighteenth century, perhaps.

Here’s a brief history of how gambling evolved in Ireland.

Legislation aimed at limiting access to gambling

Until the internet revolution, gambling games in Dublin were illegal. The Irish government was looking for a means to help their own gambling sector grow as internet access and online casinos became more commonplace in other countries. With the Gambling Control Bill, this was the method of choice. While the Gambling and Lotteries Act prohibited some types of gambling, this law aims to ensure that games are played fairly, collect taxes, and safeguard participants in the process. The legislation does, however, limit the number of betting games offered to avoid the formation of mega-casinos. Irish officials were wary about encouraging the development of large-scale entertainment complexes a la Las Vegas.

Gambling has become more popular in Ireland

As a result, gambling has become almost a lifestyle in Ireland. Approximately €2.2 billion is expected to be generated in annual sales. 74  million are estimated to come from private clubs and resorts, 126 million from slot games, 8.5 from lotto, 290 million from raffles, and 295 million from land-based gambling. The growth of online gambling is a factor in the industry’s expansion. Until 2016, this practice was illegal in Ireland. Online gambling is estimated to be valued at around €200 million dollars, while exact figures are difficult to come by.

The fee on sales will bring in a large amount of money for the state. Some businesses are contemplating transforming pubs into amusement arcades in light of the rise in the popularity of betting. As a result, prominent players have recognized that their customers are increasingly resorting to internet gambling, which has resulted in more money for them than traditional gambling.

The use of gambling apps in Ireland nowadays

Both local and offshore gambling apps are available for use in Ireland. Particularly US gambling apps have become more popular than they ever were before. There are no two gambling applications that are identical, this means you’ll have options for a wide variety of gambling markets, as well as applications that specialize in different games.

Nowadays there are so many providers and it is crucial to be informed about the differences between all the gambling app providers since some can benefit the player more than others. 

Trustworthy informative sources such as Sportslens provide biased reviews and in-depth information so you will be able to literally start gambling at your fingertips on your chosen best gambling app.

The Betting Act of 1962

After a three-year battle between the IRA and Uk Army, Ireland regained sovereignty of its country in 1923. Afterward, the Betting Act of 1962 was passed to prohibit illicit sports bookies from operating in Ireland. According to the law, bookies were required to get a government-issued betting license. One should only participate at a casino website that is completely licensed and controlled, and these licenses are still necessary today. Online gambling firms entering the industry should all be lawful and a service that can be relied upon by players.

There was a fresh statute that would make it impossible for casinos to operate nearly 35 years after the legislation was adopted. Casinos and other non-sports and non-horse racing-related betting businesses were subject to the regulations of the Betting and Lotto Act. As a result, casinos continued to exist in everything but names in the form of private clubs. Nevertheless, it gave Ireland’s casino sector an image as a little bit of an underworld one.

The Irish betting sector is competitive and ever-evolving. Over the last several years, new regulations have been implemented and new techniques to bet safely have been developed. Betting has never been simpler or more fun. A raft of additional features has helped bring betting sites to life. This list is not meant to be all-inclusive.

Coin deposits and withdrawals may now be made at a large number of online sportsbooks that accept bitcoin. Coins like Bitcoin, Dogecoin, and Tether may now be deposited or withdrawn from a person’s crypto wallets. Instantaneousness and security are two of the benefits of adopting cryptocurrency as a financial tool.

Traditional casinos have also become more prominent as a new means of easing gamers into the world of online gambling. Whenever you play blackjack, poker, or baccarat at a casino, the experience is always set to be an amazing one. In spite of the fact that traditional casino gambling was only offered in Dublin for a couple of years, it has swiftly become very normal to find people betting this way.

 

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OPPO launches new flash charging and 5G CPE technologies at MWC 2022, while demonstrating strong global growth

On the opening day of Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2022, OPPO unveiled a lineup of new technologies, including 150W SUPERVOOC flash charge with Battery Health Engine that doubles battery lifespan, 240W SUPERVOOC flash charge that charges 4500mAh in 9 minutes and all-new OPPO 5G CPE T2 that converts 5G to extremely fast Wi-Fi.

OPPO showcased its flagship series of smartphones, the Find X5 Series, alongside the Find N, and a range of innovative technologies, such as MariSilicon X imaging NPU, OPPO Air Glass and more.

 

Global growth in mid- and high-end markets globally

Following the company’s continued R&D investment and commitment to delivering the best possible products, OPPO maintained its position as the world’s fourth largest smartphone brand in 2021, with YoY growth of 22% and a market share of 11% (Canalys). OPPO Find X3 Series shipments increased by 140% compared with the previous generation. As a pioneer in 5G, OPPO has ranked as the world’s second largest Android 5G smartphone brand for two consecutive years.

Billy Zhang, Vice President of Overseas Sales and Service, OPPO, said “Despite the many challenges we’ve faced over the past years, the telecommunications industry has still seen positive development, and we at OPPO have seen steady growth. Technologies like the 240W SUPERVOOC flash charge demonstrate our leadership in innovation, while devices such as the OPPO 5G CPE T2 highlight the new directions our business is heading. Through our new brand proposition, ‘Inspiration Ahead’, OPPO uses innovation and collaboration to collectively overcome challenges with our partners, bringing human-centric and inspiring technology experiences to users around the world.” 

All-new, record-setting SUPERVOOC flash charge technologies improve battery health

Since introducing SUPERVOOC in 2014, OPPO has led the development and innovation of flash charging technology, with over 220 million users globally experiencing OPPO’s efficient, safe, and rapid flash charging. OPPO’s new 150W SUPERVOOC flash charge uses direct charging technology with charge pumps and can charge a 4,500 mAh battery to 50% in 5 minutes and deliver a 100% charge in just 15 minutes.

The 150W SUPERVOOC flash charge integrates OPPO’s Battery Health Engine, which launched last week on the OPPO Find X5 series. The technology keeps the battery performing at 80% of its original capacity after as many as 1,600 charge cycles, doubling the current industry standard of 800 cycles.

OPPO also welcomed a new record-breaking charging technology with the arrival of 240W SUPERVOOC flash charge. As demonstrated at MWC 2022, 240W SUPERVOOC can charge a 4,500mAh battery to 100% in about 9 minutes, truly pushing the boundaries of charging power.

New 5G CPE T2 converts 5G signals into fast and stable Wi-Fi connections

5G CPE devices convert 5G signals into Wi-Fi or LAN network connections, allowing multiple devices to connect to a 5G service at home, in the office and more. In areas without existing broadband infrastructure, devices can get fast 5G internet by connecting to a 5G CPE device with a 5G SIM card inserted.

The new OPPO 5G CPE T2 features a Qualcomm® SnapdragonTM X62 5G modem-RF system and OPPO’s updated O-Reserve 2.0 smart antenna technology, allowing it to convert 5G signals into fast and stable Wi-Fi connections. With the new T2, OPPO has currently reached agreements with operators across the Middle East, Africa, Asia-Pacific, and Europe to empower even more people in more regions with the connective power of 5G CPE in the second half of 2022.

OPPO at MWC 2022

OPPO’s SUPERVOOC flash charge, 5G CPE T2, and the all-new Find X5 Series will be available to experience at the OPPO Booth at MWC 2022 booth #3M10, Hall 3 from February 28 to March 3. OPPO has created a virtual playground for tech enthusiasts around the world to experience the latest from OPPO from the convenience of their smart device.

Bitcoin: Everything You Should Know About It!

Bitcoin is a digital asset that operates without the central bank’s intervention and other third-party financial institutions. Free money runs on the digital market to create fast and secure transactions. It relied on Blockchain technology, which is peer-to-peer software and cryptography. This software records all the public ledgers around the world held on servers. Every transaction on Blockchain (the underlying platform for Bitcoin exchange) is present and can be easily accessed. These transactions are collected and added by crypto miners into the blocks in the blockchain.

This is like many ways of holding your asset in physical accounts. All the difference is bitcoin is saved under digital wallets and checked by miners instead of traditional money being saved and controlled by the central bank. It was previously known as Satoshi. But later, it was recognized as Bitcoin.  However, the public and private keys are used to access Bitcoin. Let us know more about it in-depth.

Can you convert bitcoin into cash?

Unlike the earlier times, exchanging Bitcoin for cash is now easier because of its wider acceptance. You will find various cryptocurrency exchanges applications on the internet where people can exchange cryptocurrency and make easy transactions from person to person and over various communication platforms. However, no official procedure or platform is set to convert Bitcoin into another currency. All you need to research online and find a reliable platform to make things easier.

The aim of Bitcoin

Bitcoin was created with the aim of making digital transactions easy and complete without third-party intervention. Other, its aim is to become the best alternative to a physical asset, money to make the payments. Since its introduction, it has seen tremendous growth, and people are enjoying its great value. Therefore, it may consider as the best asset to becoming global digital currency in the world.

Who invented Bitcoin?

The author, Satoshi Nakamoto, wrote about the problem with traditional currency on the white paper titled- Bitcoin, a peer-peer electronic cash system theory. And it was published in 2008 on the domain under .org. This cash system will be free from government bodies, unregulated, and free digital currency to use by anyone.  Then the following year described the software, and it was officially released on Network on 9 January 2009.

The author continued working on Bitcoin with various developers till 2010. Later, Nakomoto withdrew the project with developers and started work on its own devices. However, no one knows the real personality of Nakomoto as they have not made any public statements.

What risks are involved with Bitcoin?

Bitcoin has seen several criticisms, including mining to security. In fact, it has faced a ban and was considered equivalent to the tulip crisis, and much more. Cambridge University said that the mining system is energy-hungry. They have an online calculator to track the consumption of energy. In the year 2021 beginning, overall energy was estimated to use terawatt hours for a year, while in 2016, it was used 306 terawatts per hour. Besides this, cryptocurrency is also connected with illegal activities and frauds. This is mainly linked with the black market since there is no interference from the central bank. Its highly fluctuating prices are also a point of concern holding Bitcoin to gain the popularity it must have.

Is Investing in Bitcoin Safe?

Cryptocurrency is a high-volatile market. Thus, investing includes high risk. This is the right move if you are ready to make a great investment by undertaking risk. However, you will need to make sure you are buying bitcoin from the right source, visit Pattern Trader official app, so you can invest in safe Bitcoin. Therefore, for your clarification, one must know some facts that need to be checked before buying bitcoin. Read on.

 

Choose the trusted platform for investment

Know the industry

Join the online forums or take help o expert

Read cryptocurrency white papers

Invest when is the right time

Analyze the risk

Considering all-above facts can help you achieve good results. However, practicing and low investment opportunities can work best to make profits.

The Bottom Line

Bitcoin is the most trusted and demanded cryptocurrency that one should invest in. However, it is suggested to read on current market condition to enjoy the best profits.

 

 

Why Use a Proxy Server or VPN in 2022?

Both VPN and proxies appear to have become buzzwords in the world of internet security. Few people know the difference or which actual benefits either of the two options offers, though. Here’s why we’re offering you this article, which addresses the following questions:

 

  • What are the operating principles of VPN and proxies?
  • What are the pros and cons of each?
  • Why might you want to use VPN or proxies?
  • Why do people hunt for Australia proxies or UK proxies specifically?

How VPN Works

The acronym VPN stands for a virtual private network. It’s a solution that works on the level of your operating system, creating an encrypted tunnel that’s used to redirect the data you exchange with the internet. Any traffic passing through the tunnel is also encrypted.

It’s essential that VPN is applied automatically to all traffic generated by your operating system. A lot of people value the anonymity that it offers and, especially, the enhanced data safety. If you worry a lot about your data being stolen, this is probably the optimum solution to give you peace of mind.

It’s a misunderstanding that VPN’s primary purpose is to alter or hide your IP address. While it’s true that the identifier does change when you browse the web using VPN, it’s not all it does.

VPN is a relatively expensive and slow solution, but it covers a wide range of use cases and user needs. If you are looking for a more flexible approach, though, give proxies a try.

Proxies as an Alternative

Proxies are solutions that apply on the app level. That is, they are usually used as browser extensions and only work for data exchanged within the specific application. One benefit of this is that they can be faster and more affordable than VPN. On the flipside, however, you don’t get full coverage.

To find out if you need a full package or a set of proxies will do, you need to know what you are looking for. For those who want to go web scraping without getting blacklisted all the time, proxies are a great solution. They also work fine if you need to bypass geographical restrictions. This can be important for the purpose of verifying ads, in which case we strongly recommend opting for residential proxies.

Residential proxies are more legitimate and convincing than datacenter ones and come with almost unlimited locations. This means you can rely on Australia proxies to access Australia-only content.

VPN vs. Proxies: Coverage vs. Flexibility

VPN and proxies are both valid ways of bypassing IP-related restrictions and enhancing your anonymity. The latter is a more complex and costly tool that also offers data encryption and works on all levels. Proxies, by contrast, are flexible and affordable app-level extensions that also mask your IP. Our advice is that you stick to proxies unless you’re working with highly valuable data.

Do you have any experience with either VPN or proxies? Share your impressions in the comments if you do.

Tech Review – Garmin Drivesmart 76 Sat Nav.

Not so long ago we reviewed one of the other Garmin sat nav greats which was the Campervan where we showed you how the device works with a live drive of the unit and we also went through the features and we do the same here as stock image reviews with maps of another country on it just doesn’t cut it and is just lazy. From our feedback our viewers like to see a hands on experience as it gives them better context and this is what we do here.

The Drivesmart 76 is another slab one could say and comes in several variants the 66,76 and 86 which means 6 ,7 and 8 inch in size basically.These versatile sat-navs can guide the way for family weekend adventures thanks to detailed maps of Europe, while making the weekday commute a breeze with noteworthy features like environmental zone routing, hands-free calling, and built-in Garmin voice assist to ask the device for directions. You also have Alexa integration too which is fun and gives you on the fly information on the go which is excellent.

If you are a Garmin fan and own an older model you will be familiar with the UI which is simple to navigate and use, we of course go through this in our video review below as we did on the Campervan model and it is simple overall and a nice UI and not that difficult at all to set up.

Once set up you can input the data that you wish to have pop up on screen and like the campervan model you also have the speed zones warnings which is really handy and this will keep your driving in check too. You can connect this to your smartphone via the Garmin drive app and also allow social notifications come through on the screen not only this you can set this up in a way you can play via your car’s stereo system which is really cool.

Features

  • Access to real-time traffic, photoLive traffic cameras, weather and fuel prices when the sat-nav is paired with a driver’s compatible smartphone using the Garmin Drive app
  • Alexa Built-in3 enables asking for music, listening to audiobooks, hearing the latest news and more (on Alexa-version only, available in English and German languages)
  • Built-in Wi-FiÒ allows for easy map and software updates without the need for a computer
  • A USB-C vehicle power cable equipped with two USB ports (on Alexa versions only) to charge the compatible Garmin sat-nav and a second device

You can now buy the Drivesmart 76 from most leading retailers in Ireland and further afield

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Tech Review – Urbanista Los Angeles solar powered headphones

I love my earbuds and headphones and have a big collection and love to try things new and over the years we have seen new things come along and give more value to the customer, for example ANC and Hearthrough are two such technologies that have now become a staple feature and this have even creeped down to earbuds under the hundred euro mark whereas these where features you would pay much more for when they became a thing..

But what about solar powered headphones then you might ask and what is the benefit here over just plugging them in with a cable Thing is I have used these since launch and not ONCE have I had to use a cable to charge and this is just fantastic in my eyes and one less cable and socket to be worried about.

What is Powerfoyle

The patented Powerfoyle material harvests all forms of light, indoor and outdoor. It is commercially available used in the world’s first self-charging headphones, Urbanista Los Angeles and also the first self-powered bicycle helmet, POC Omne Eternal. So this basically means you can charge your headphones when you have light inside or outside as you will see demonstrated in the video below or you can see a snippet HERE from my headphones, this is really cool and I hope to see this implemented more in tech in the coming years.

 

 

Charging

Since I have got these headphones I have not had to charge my headphones once because of two things mainly then what happens naturally.. Seen HERE is my headphones on my bedside locker and then I have my window up top during the day and I work from my office table placed right beside my window which means the headphones are constantly getting a charged.

Urbanista now have an app

Finally Urbanista now have an app however it falls short on features which is a let down for me however I will let them off this time and hopefully they improve this over time and this for me will enhance the user experience and give them more qudos in the headphone space their products do sound great in general out of the box but having a better EQ experience would enhance the game altogether. The app is visually pleasing but that is as far as it goes and a start, so guys come on give us some more…

Build and fit

The Los Angeles take much of their design from the Miami only this time round the headphones have solar powered built in on top of the headband you can see both pairs side by side in the unboxing video. I felt these where a little tight to begin with however no seem fine and are a comfortable pair of cans to enjoy using for many hours.

Controls

Controls are clean and simple the main controls for me are small for my huge hands but I got use to them over time, all features are present for controls and we go through all this in the video review below everything is kept simple here and the fact I have big fingers should no affect most people who decide to buy these on my status overall they offer a clean experience with an easy tap to control your headphones.

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Battery

Not much to say here being frank, you are basically limitless on this which is just great

Sound

Pretty much the same as the Miami no complaints here and again the ANC works really well indoors and outdoors and from my usual test run they passed with flying colours, they do have some bass thrown in there too and for all my giving out about the app the listening experience is great to be fair they are loud, punchy and no distortion on max volume and no lag latency noted over testing for 3 weeks you will not be dissapointed.

Conclusion

If you liked the Miami you will like these but the thing is about upgrading from those to these, same design and similar audio experince but I have to say yes they are worth the upgrade with not having to charge them or worry about charging them at all and this not being biased it is embracing in the latest technology but Urbanista for me over the years I have been testing have always been a solid product and this puts them afront adopting new technologies and lets see who follows behind them, as of yet nobody has in the headphone space.

Urbanista Los Angeles Key Features

  • Virtually infinite playtime
  • Always charging when exposed to light, both outdoors and indoors
  • 80 hours of battery reserve
  • Hybrid active noise cancelling
  • Ambient sound mode
  • On-ear detection
  • USB type-C charging
  • Bluetooth 5.0
  • Siri and Google Assistant
  • Compatible with iOS, Android and Windows
  • Urbanista Mobile App Compatible
  • Available in Midnight Black (Black) and Sand Gold (Gold) 

BUY

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Tech Review – DIESEL true wireless earbuds.

DIESEL are a brand well known for clothes and fashion they also have really cool watches and now some of those are smart, and this is a new direction for them to take in the TWS market and the thing is people have been asking me is that is this just another bandwagon job into the saturated earbuds market and how good are they.. In short they are a great which I am pleased to report for their first shot.

The case alone grabs peoples attention no matter where I had them with me out and about and that is a good start, people thought it was some kind of skincare product until I opened the case and there is a pair of earbuds, the reaction was quite good and everyone shown was impressed but then the next question was do they sound as good as they look? in short the answer is yes they are great which I was hoping being a well know brand they are actually very good..

Design and looks

They are your typical stem design which some might not allure to anymore, they stand out too which for me is fine we are all to custom to seeing airpods in peoples ears and for me their days are numbered you do not need to spend that kind of money on a brand that is not handing up the goods like others, OK you do not get all the same features here but I will delve into that later, these stand out and make a statement and are comfortable to wear too..

DIESEL earbuds in red techbuzzireland

Controls

Controls are simple here and both sides do the work, we go through this in our video review although it is on the side of the box what you have to do, it is a simple affair here and there is access to your voice assistant which I did not find on the manual. The concave design of the earbuds make it simple to change tracks and so on and this is one thing I like, unlike others it is not a flat surface to tap or press.

Sound

These sound great putting is short, there is no app and so no EQ however I found there loud and punchy with nice bass highs lows and mids are fine and doing my ususal test loop they performed really well and for not having app access for EQ and so on they really did not need it in my opinion, they have done a solid job here I have to say.

Battery life is fine and on par with their claims at mid level volumes, on higher volumes like I tend to use you can expect an hour or less off the slated time.

Conclusion

These are great and I was hoping they would be, the looks make a statement and to have the sound to match makes them a win for the company and the consumer who need to wake up to the sheeps call an Airpods, I have said it for some time now and will keep saying it, the cost to performance ratio has come down on phones, there is no need to spend over a grand on a smartphone and the same applies to earbuds now..

Buy at  diesel.com, Amazon, and recognised fashion, telecom and electronics retailers.

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