Something that’s really difficult for most people is to wake up in the early mornings. In my country people normally wakes up at 5 am to go to work, and trust me! Some days can be really hard hahaha.
But now waking up won’t be as hard or boring thanks to Sony and their new “Smart Dancing Speaker” the BSP60.
Night Stand WatchStereo Speaker
It can be set as an alarm clock, used as Hands Free device and of course! As a speaker
The devices has multi-lingual voice control for people in not English speaking countries, besides that has a unusual but fun addition, a new “Dance Mode” which allow you to “dance with it”
Let’s take a look:
Some of the key features are:
Voice control NFC One-touch Bluetooth Alarm function
The devices works with devices running Android 4.4 or later and Sony announced it as the perfect companion for the new Z3+ (Z4)
Unfortunately the devices is only available in Europe at the moment and through pre-orders with a retail price of £220.00.
What do you think of ti? Are you goin to change the way of waking up every morning?
Do you ever dream of using your Iphone to get that awesome photos or videos you have seen of your friends with GoPros?
Well your dream is about to become reality! Let’s take a looks at the Rugged Iphone 5 and 6 cases from Hitcase. The guys at Hitcase start we a simple idea 2 years ago: “We need to keep two things together, our adrenaline addiction and our Iphones” And that’s how this Waterproof, Shockproof and Mountable Case came out. Let’s take a look, shall we?
You can find two version of this for the Iphone 6, the Hitcase PRO and the Hitcase PRO+ Action Pack
And Two Versions for the Iphone 5 (5s and 5c) the Hitcase PRO+ and the Hitcase SOLO
This cases are designed to protect your Iphone for almost any condition, giving you more than just a normal case.
They come with a interchangeable Lenses to help you out with that perfect shot.
They have a “ShootR Pole” accessory which is waterproof, lightweight and extendable; and more accessories to help you in practically any sport.
The Hitcase has been designed to be easier to open and close, but keeping the waterproof and shockproof power at max giving you up to 33 ft (10m) to dive and up to 6ft (2m) against drops.
Some other features are:
Lightning Port Access: Audio port seal technology to the Lightning port.
TrueTouch Screen: The TrueTouch screen is 25% thinner from previous models.
TrueLUX™ Interchangeable Lenses: Hitcase TrueLUX™ Superwide, Wide, Macro, and Flat lenses, choose the perfect combination for your memories.
ShockWave Audio: The new ShockWave audio seal provides 2x greater clarity and improved sound for both calling and recording video.
Railslide® Mounting System: “The Railslide® system enables Hitcase PRO to mount or disconnect “eyes free” in seconds, so users can mount, get the shot, and unmount easily as needed”
Apart from this which is already great! They also have their own Video App
Vidometer: This app gives you lots overlay options to choose from during or after you have captured the action.
Enough read, is better if we let the guys talk by themself
There you have it, the perfect companion for your Iphone adventures Unfortunately not everything is perfect, and this is not the exception, you can have it right now… But! You can pre-order yours and get within one or two weeks!
Are you one of those action fans? Let us know in the coments section below what do you think about this ruggedized and waterproof case and if you’re going to get one! Or Tweet us using #techbuzzireland
One of the many reason why I’m not a big Apple fan is hardware, specially the lack of the back button, I don’t like all my apps to run in the background.
Well, that particular reason is about to be useless thanks to the guys of Halo Back and their “Smart Screen Protector”.
The guys of Halo Back have been working on this for the last four years and they finally have it.
I have pretty big hands and even I have some troubles to reach the upper left corner of phone; I know that IOS has a “Back gesture” and the “Double tap on the Home Button”, but I always found way more easier just have it right where it should be.
This “Smart Screen Protector” is unique on its territory, besides protect your phone from even explotions (it was really cool read this) it add the only thing that all your Android and WP friends always make fun of you,
THE BACK BUTTON
But let’s take a look to what are they offering us:
How it works? is much easier than you think:
Our fingers conduct electricity, which is used to trigger the actions on “capacitive touchscreens” (the one that all phones have) and the guys of Halo Back, added a circuit layer to traditional glass screen protector.
It helps to lead current when you press lower left corner of the screen, so that’s how the “new back button” works.
Here’s an example of how to install and use one in your phone:
Here are the specs:
Compatibility: iPhone 6 | iPhone 6 Plus
Crystal Clear: High-grade tempered glass provides ultimate clarity. Its nano coating repels natural skin oils making Glass simple to keep clean and looking great.
Height: 130mm | 150mm Width: 59mm | 69mm Depth: 0.21mm Weight: 6g | 8g
As you can see they have thought a lot about it, and you can help they dream (and if you’re like me, yours too) to come true on our beloved Kickstarter for just $17.
And it will be nice taking in consideration the estimated retail price of $49
If everything works as it should it would be awesome! (and I’ll have to stand my Iphone friends for ages…)
The LG watch Urbane is one of the better looking Android Wear accessories (with the Huawei Watch) and now you can add another great function to it, make calls directly on your wrist!
Well, is not that easy as pick up your wrist and call, you’ll need your phone as the Urbane watch lacks cellular connectivity. what this app do is transform your smartwatch into a handsfree accessory.
Something strange happens this time though, this app is only compatible with the Urbane model. LG has two other SmartWatches but for some reason the app in not available for these.
Maybe they’ll made available for all latter, this decision has raise the wrath of plenty LG SmartWatch users that don’t choose the Urbane model.
The LG Urbane was launched in the Google Store for $349 has has some of the better android wear specs you can find.
You can grab an Urbane Watch HERE and the app HERE
Will you choose the Urban Watch now you know this? Or you have one right now and can enjoy this new app?
Let us know in the comments or Tweet us using #techbuzzireland
The Microsoft Comfort Headset now available for just €15 which is not a bad price,from the Microsoft store. Unlike many other headsets, the earpieces match the shape of the human ear. They’re designed to sit securely in the ear while maintaining maximum comfort—it’s a great fit for most people’s ears..
The earpieces direct sound deeper into the ear for minimum sound loss. Ergonomic design and a perfectly-placed earpiece speaker create a super-comfortable, high-quality listening experience.Pick the one that matches your personality. Add a bit of fun with bright orange, keep it neutral with white, or stay classy with black. Get outstanding sound quality and a colour that looks great.
Use the button to take calls with the headset on. And once you’ve answered, the built-in microphone lets you keep your hands free while you chat. It’s a small feature that makes a big difference.
We have had our Jabra headset just over a week now and its time to share my thoughts on these which proved a worthy headset considered its price bracket,i’m normally a fan of high end headphones but its nice to check out what’s new and thanks to Jabra they have sent use the Jabra Move Wireless Headset.. Aimed at the sports and fitness gurus here is what we think.
First off the packaging is not cheap and i would push it towards a more premium packaging,(see video for more) We are presented with a nice case and on opening we are then presented with the headset itself covered with plastic,surrounding the headphones is a nice foam cushion which protects the headset during shipping and personal use should you prefer to carry them in the case.Underneath the headset them comes some instructions,a USB cable for charging the headset and then a wired cable which can be handy if you should run out of power.Also included is a start up guide..
Cups
The headphone cups are comfortable to say the least and block out external noise,they nestle quite well on your ears and are not tight fitting like some headsets can be which make them non obstructive and they are not huge cups either they are probably just about right,the material is soft and durable and can be kept clean easily.There is some noise leakage but this can be expected depending on volume.
Adjusting the headphones is simple although you will at first need to apply some force as they are new,the strap is robust and made from metal and thin and the cable is not too long and does not interfere in any way nor do you feel it.
HeadBand
The HeadBand is thin and flexible and covered with robust mesh material so this will last quite some time and can be also easily cleaned,the material is tough but you don’t feel a rough feel from it and it does not snag in your hair so comfort here is optimum.
The controls are simple to use and small,one one side we have the volume toggle and multiplay feature buttons,these are small so it will take time to adjust to finding them once you use regularly you will naturally find them with finger,On the same side we have the 3.5mm headset jack which we can plug in to use them wired should you not have a bluetooth enabled device or if you are travelling on an airplane for example. On the other side we have the micro usb port where we charge the headphones,this is the only way they can be charged,there is also a switch to pair the headphones with your compatible device,there is a power and connection status indicator too,if you are wearing these and not connected you get an audible alert and the same applies when you do connect to a device.Call quality too was also crisp and clear so overall a good experience.
Connectivity
Connectivity is simple and these paired with many devices at ease which was great,,on your device you will of course see the name of the headset,if you are a user of many connected items this is handy to have,pairing is done in seconds,you just switch the button up and turn on your Bluetooth on device and follow the simple instructions,in all case it was just to confirm a number,this is the norm.
Conclusion.
Overall i was very impressed with these headphones,i am very picky and like quality,for the price you pay for these you are getting much more than expected,the sound is crisp and clear at all volumes and the build quality is also excellent,so these are worth every cent you pay for them in my view.Check out our unboxing and walkthrough below and if you have any questions fire off below..We would like to thanks Jabra once again for sending these over to us.
You can buy these direct from Jabra in the US or on Amazon AND Jabra UK
Echo Products are the guys who created the Echo Key which we reviewed in full some weeks ago which can be seen over HERE ,Echo Products are expanding their range of products and today two more have been announced,which go by the name of Echo Bassboomz which is a high quality bluetooth speaker and also Echo Bassbuds which are high quality earbuds,and they are available to buy today.
Echo Bassboomz
Coming in several colours Black, Blue, Pink, Purple and Silver Experience superior sound quality through the powerful built-in speaker giving depth and clarity to your music. Designed with an innovative Bass Expansion System for an impressive volume-to-size digital amplifier giving you deep, rich bass tones. Simply twist and release to activate an enhanced entertainment experience.
All Eco BassBoomz come with a built-in high performance Li-ion rechargeable battery, so you can hear your music at 70% volume for an amazing 5-6 hours. The solid aluminium construction with high grip base provides stability, reduced interference and vibration dampening when used on hard surfaces.
All this impressive design and technology is packed into a portable, pocket-sized high performance Bluetooth speaker for music on the go. The Echo BassBoomz also supports all devices connection through a 3.5mm audiojack.
HIGHLIGHTS
Explosive sound quality – twist and release the Bass Expansion system
Ideal for your smartphone, MP3 players, tablets and laptops
Compatible with all wireless devices with a Bluetooth connection
Compatiable with any audio device that has a 3.5mm audio jack output
Dual connectivity available – connect 2 BassBoomz™ together using the enclosed splitter wire for double the sound
Portable and pocket-sized for your music on-the-go!
These are also available in several colours Black, Pink, Platinum, Purple, Red and White.
High performance in-ear headphones; beautifully designed and made from precision cut aluminium and SWAROVSKI Elements crystal for a stunning, premium finish.
According to Reuters, TAG Heuer smartwatch should be announced today (March 19). The device will be a digital version of the “TAG Heuer Carrera”, one of the company’s best selling timepieces.
UPDATED
Guy Sémon, General Manager of TAG Heuer added: “The quality of Swiss watches is renowned worldwide. When this is allied with the creative technology and global power of two companies like Intel and Google, using the Android Wear platform and based on Intel technology, we can see the launch of a technological revolution in our industry, of which I am proud to be a pioneer today with TAG Heuer.”
David Singleton noted, “By fusing beauty with technology, the Swiss watch has inspired generations of artists and engineers alike—including us at Google. So we’re thrilled to be working with TAG Heuer and Intel to bring a unique blend of emotion and innovation to the luxury market. Together, and using the Android Wear platform, we can imagine a better, beautiful, smarter watch.”
The Swiss watchmaker has partnered with Intel to work on the new smartwatch (although it’s unclear if it would run Android Wear, but that’s the most likely OS choice) to compete with the Apple Watch.
TAG Heuer Chief Executive Office Jean-Claude Biver told Reuters:
“People will have the impression that they are wearing a normal watch,”
There is no word about price or when the TAG Heuer smartwatch will be released. But they should hurry up, the Apple Watch is target to April 24 and the pre-orders start at April 10.
P.D The intro photo is special edition of the Aquaracer Caliber 72 for the America’s Cup 2013. With this watch, the crew of the Oracle team had real time access to the boat’s speed, foil balance, sail pressure, and wind characteristics. Each watch was customised to the needs of the individual crew member.
Stay tuned for more info about price and availability.
Finally for those those seeking the Microsoft Band there is good new,With MS having a habit of containing things in certain regions the Band will now go on sale outside the US from the 16th of April.This means buyers from Ireland can have an easier time to purchase it either online or if you are travelling to the UK or have relations living there that can post it over.
Its also available on the Amazon US site now too you can see HERE
Today, Microsoft Band will be available in the UK for pre-order for £169.99***, from Microsoft stores along with key retail partners in the UK, including Amazon, Curry’s PC World, Dixons Travel, Harrods, and O2. It will go on sale beginning April 15th. We are excited to expand to an additional market, and to incorporate the feedback of more customers into our future product and service updates.
On the Microsoft blog.
We’d like to thank our customers for their response to Microsoft Health and Microsoft Band thus far. Our mission is to help them live healthier and be more productive – both through bringing our experiences to new customers, including those in the UK, and through our new partners in the US. We’re excited to continue delivering on our mission, while shaping our product and experiences regularly through customer feedback.
