Category: #Reviews

Tech Review – One Odio A71 Fusion Wired headphones. #OneOdio #Headphones #Tech

One Odio makes a huge range of headsets at affordable prices and has a huge variety to pick from, these headphones are slated as DJ headphones and are wired with no Bluetooth or App it is a simple plug and play affair and if you have DJ equipment you can tune to your needs that way but for personal use they just plug in with either of the cables provided and you then use your phone to change the volume and tracks which is fine.

On looking at these on the website they look more premium than they do in the hand however they are really comfortable to wear even for long term use. So if you want a simple plug and play pair of comfortable cans these are ones to check out, the build is plastic they are very very light and come with a nice travel bag to keep them clean and out of harms way, there is also several colours available so this is also good for the consumer.

What is nice here is you can use these on your TV or tablet too alongside your phone so for movies they are really nice they do not have controls as mentioned but you can use the volume controls on the device or TV/ Music system you are connected to and you are good to go and the quality of the sound is not bad at all considered the price check out the video for more below.

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Features..

  • Unique design for DJ: We are passionate about DJ headphones, FUSION A71 headphones implements swiveling earcups, comfortable headband, hi-fi stereo sound, portability and features reversible housing and a rugged adjustable headband for free-style and single-side monitoring . Moreover, we also created a jack lock system, so no matter how much movement there is, the cable will not get off the headphones’ port. This is a great plus for DJs and musicians.
  • Dual-duty cable & adapter-free: This is a unique cable, one of the ends there is a 3.5mm jack and on the other end there is a 6.3mm jack. This great feature allows free exchange and most importantly: it’s adapter-free! Perfect for mixers, electric guitars, keyboards, and more.Dual-duty cable our solution for an adapter-free life— there are gold-plated 3 5mm & 6 3mm plugs on each end of the audio cable just simply plug in according to your needs and no more trouble finding a single adapter.
  • Superior Hi-Fi sound quality: Enjoy clear sound and powerful and stylish high definition stereo with FUSION A71 headphones. 40mm large-aperture drivers deliver riveting sound and a thumping bass. It is designed for stereo headphones. Offering clear, natural, and balanced audio quality that’s decent for most music genres.
  • Unmatched wearing Comfort & foldable design: The oval earpad design with pressure-relieving cushions has been engineered to match the shape of your ears, ensuring a secure fit with minimal sound leakage.The headband is adjustable and stretchable .Ultra thick earpads with seamless 3D sewing seal in sound, reflecting acoustics back towards your ears. As a result, you’ll hear more of your music with less outside interference. It is specifically suitables for monitor and DJ.

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Tech Review – Konftel Ego bluetooth speakerphone #Konftel #Tech

Having the right tools be it in the office or on the move is an important factor for many folk including myself and being in the tech space I consider myself lucky to have that equipment and get to test such out. Over the years I have tried many conference speakers and as expected they are getting better, more compact and more features and of course the price is getting better too which is a win for the consumer.

The Konftel Ego is the latest to drop on my desk and this is ideal for home use and indeed the office and with the work from home trend boom it is an ideal kit to have for more than just work duties this can be used in a personal capacity too for playing music on so you are not just buying a product for one use case scenario but two and to top it off it is portable and it is one of the slimmest ones I have used and the shape and design of this speaker is something different compared to the circular models which are popular and it stands out, several people have asked what it is here in the house and they all agreed with my thoughts on it. You can see the unboxing over on our You Tube

You get a travel pouch to store it in and the required cable to connect to your pc/laptop to charge up then you have the bluetooth connection of course keeping things wireless which I like and if you are one to be doing lots of zoom calls etc and you have the Konftel Cam 10 you have the ideal kit be it at home or if you are travelling and so on you have the ideal kit right here. It also works with works seamlessly with Microsoft Teams, Cisco Webex, Zoom, Avaya IX Workplace and many other collaborative tools.

There is a cool LCD screen underneath the grille on top that shows status/function alongside the LEDs on the side in different colours to indicate the function and then you have the simple controls on the left and right which makes it a non complicated tool to have at your disposal.

You also can connect to a smartphone or tablet so it is not just a pc based product it can be used almost anywhere, the sound that comes from the speakerphone is omnidirectional so a meeting with up to six people in a room is a breeze for this and you can hear crystal clear and the sounds pack a punch too when playing music and if you want you can connect your headphones so overall it is a win win for both office and home use and then the portability factor just tops it off for having such a compact tool that looks good and gives a great audio experience for you or anyone in your meetings.

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Tech Review – Gamesir X2 Mobile Gaming Controller. #Gaming #Tech

I have checked out several game controllers over the years and this one is easily the best I have tried out to date, Yes it does resemble a Nintendo Switch but so what this works and looks great and makes gaming on mobile a joy. I am not a massive mobile gaming fan but with this it changes everything for me. It is simple to use and set up it is comfortable in the hand and makes gaming much easier than using on screen controls which I m not a huge fan of.

Designed to provide a full array of controls and minimise lag to maximise your gaming, the GameSir X2 uses a wired connection. Using an innovative, movable Type-C plug which has an adjustable range of up to 51° allowing you to plug and unplug your mobile phone with ease to protect it from damage, the GameSir X2 virtually eliminates delay input allowing you to stay in control of any gaming situation at all times.

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The GameSir X2 features a split design – on each side there is a single joysticks along with a set of 4 buttons. The control buttons come with a service life of up to 3 million pushes – you can be sure that your thumbs will get worn out before the GameSir X2 does! The simple design ensures that your phone is held securely thanks to the durable stretch design, and the well thought out features – such as the soft rubber grips and gap between the phone and X2 unit to ensure air circulation will make sure that you get the best gaming experience at all times.

The X2 supports Microsoft xCloud, Google Stadia, Vortex and so on.

Available from Amazon.co.uk for £69.99

Tech Review – CareCam home security pan and tilt camera. #CareCam #Security #Tech

Home security is a must have and it is now more affordable than every with great cameras and features costing less each year, In the tech world the cost to performance ration has been of huge benefit to consumers giving us more choice and value for money this has been noticed in smartphones and true wireless earbuds and so on but this has drip fed down into the home security market too and there is much more feature sets coming on such cameras and lower prices meaning a win win for the consumer, this new camera from CamCare is one such camera offering great features for the price and it also looks well too blending in with home.

This camera is wireless comes with an sd card out of the box and works both on Android and iOS with a simple to use App with a nice easy to navigate UI so it not too difficult to get to grips with. As usual we go through the features and show you how to use the camera in the full video review below and you can always ask us if you have any issues. This camera is also part of a wider ecosystem which you can also check  out on their site 

carecam security camera

The network high-definition shaking machine, based on standard Smart H.264 technology, supports 1080P resolution, support standard ONVIF protocol, compatible with mainstream NVR devices, with wifi module, TF card slot, to build wireless connectivity and local recording capabilities, support independent mobile phones, computer real-time monitoring.

 

Tech Review – Stop identify theft with Secure Card with RFID protection. #identitytheft #securedata

Most of us today now use cards to make payments everywhere which is great also we use our smartwatches and smartphones to do the same but for now the majority is on cards, most if use several cards and carry these in our wallets and that is as far it goes we think no more about it but now we are at risk from these cards being read by RFID readers/card readers which can get information from your card without you even knowing this.

I have several RFID wallets and card holders here at home and use them daily though some of these are bulky but they work and I must add you should still use them but again there is many out there that have their cards slapped behind their case on their phone use a phone case that can carry several cards which I detest especially those folio typed cases where you can also carry keys and basically leaving yourself open to having everything swiped in on go.

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In short this is a super affordable item to have at your disposal and you should have to protect yourself in these challenging times and since the huge HSE cyber attack we are now going to be open even more to scams and so on, yes this might be in a different context however the more barriers in place for any form of identity theft the better..

RFID-Blocking Credit and Debit Card Protection
Protect your identity from your wallet

  • In-Lab Tested & Audited (NTS Certificate #: PR053811-ACT1005612)
  • Any credit cards within its 10mm e-field are made invisible to a reader
  • Fits in any wallet or money clip
  • Will last 3-6 years
  • Doesn’t require batteries or charging
  • Simply carry this card in your wallet or money clip and all cards within range of its electric field will be protected
  • Customizable appearance

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Tech Review – Joby Beamo Ring Light 12″ #Tech #Joby

Need some new lighting to enhance your video skills for only fans vids well this might be the one and of course can be used for other blogging material to give a better look to your video making.. There is many similar products out on the market today and I have some here in my studio and being honest this model wipes the floor compared to ones I got from Amazon to try out. The brightness on this unit is what you want this one for..

I keep a simple operation here but lights are important for some and this is a very flexible light to use with simple controls but I feel you should have the whole kit to got with it to get the ultimate finished product we did feature the news on the rest of the products seen on the packaging but yet have to try these out so as whole package I really thing the light on its own is not enough for more high end users of such material.

Mix things up with up to 10 different brightness levels and three colour temperatures to change the mood. Choose from 3000K, 4000K, or 5600K to give a soft, warm coloured effect, or go for crisper, blue-toned lighting. It comes with four cold shoe mounts that enables the microphone to be positioned at different points around the phone or camera for premium audio capture, and a cold shoe adapter for easy device mounting. The JOBY Beamo Ring Light 12” is compact enough (30.6×30.6x3cm) and incredibly lightweight (330g) to take on any trip or to keep it ready-to-use in a home studio or workspace. Ready to use right out of the box and compatible with existing JOBY products, the Beamo Ring Light 12” is perfect for all kind of content creators.

The JOBY Beamo Ring Light 12” can be bought  in a bundle or as an individual product. For more information see:

https://joby.com/uk-en/beamo-ring-light-12-jb01733-bww/

Tech Review – Beemoon Bike Phone Mount. #Tech #Beemoon

Need a handy universal bike mount for your phone well here is one to check out and this can also be used on motorbikes and escooters too and will keep both your hands on the wheel so to speak this is why we have such inventions for cars too and why we all should have both hands on the wheel at all times.

This is a simple add on to your handlebars and requires no tools to set up which is great, it takes two minutes to install and the job is done and you can set the angle to your liking and away you go. This comes with great protection too and holds most of todays mobile phones and they are really secure in this bike mount and I have tried this myself. Check the video below for more.. This makes life much easier for calls maps and more…

beemoon bike mount
Beemoon bike mount

Features

  • 【Sturdy & Secure】The corners are rubberized on the inside to prevent damage to the device, holding the phone better and absorbing shock. Holder pivots in all directions easily, but hard where motorcycle phone mount will move when riding on bumpy surfaces.
  • 【Easy Installation】This bike phone mount is easy to install with no tools, the phone bike mount includes some small rubber parts to adjust to the width of your handlebars. Very sturdy that will work on a mountain bike in tough Terrain and on a dirt bike.
  • 【One-hand Operation】The motorcycle phone mount is designed to operate with one hand. Easy to unlock and remove to take a quick picture of some nice views and then re-attach and set off on your way.
  • 【Free Rotation】The ball joint allows you to place the phone in your preferred viewing angle. The whole bike phone holder takes up very little room and can easily be adjusted from portrait to landscape for your phone.

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Tech Review – Konftel Cam10 webcam. #Konftel #Webcams

Webcams are back on the scene in a big way these days thanks to the pandemic but even before this the work from home debate was leading toward it being a new way of life and probably better for most and also it offers workers a dual format to split being at home or in the office and it was heading this direction anyway for some time due to better infrastructure with WiFi which in Ireland is debateable particularly in rural areas where business lack good internet and only now we are seeing a development here, the problem for years is all big corporates want to move into the city centre and the docklands where I have been saying for some years why not split up around the country into smaller hubs an bring life back into country settings and create high tech jobs there which is why we have a shortage of such talent in Dublin because people are not willing to travel hours a day which again is costly here.

Moving back on to this webcams they are seeing a rise in popularity again due to the fact we are working from home and in most instances your laptop or desktop PC webcam is generally brutal especially in a professional capacity and we now use the likes of teams and zoom more than ever with a massive hike in use since the pandemic began they are now pretty much an every day platform to use even for me who never used either until I started working from home two years ago. I have tried several webcams and more here to review and this one is really nice, well made looks well and has a shutter/privacy slider which none of the other have and this is important for those with privacy issues but you can just unplug too.

The Konftel Cam10 combines big performance with compact styling and has been designed for today’s hybrid working trends – where more and more business critical meetings take place online. The stylish device features a wide 90° field of view, two built-in microphones, 1080p (30fps) full HD picture quality and a 4 x digital zoom. It’s a perfect home and traditional office companion, or for wherever people are working.

 

The Konftel Cam10 uses a standard damping bracket for easy and stable installation, whilst there’s the option of tripod mounting for alternative camera placement. You can basically use this camera anywhere in any position rather than having a fixed perspective an it is a simple plug in and go with no software required. The webcam’s two built-in microphones deliver impressive audio pick-up, supported by noise suppression technology. In a common scenario the screen speakers often perform as audio output but an improved option is to complement the Konftel Cam10 with the professional speakerphone Konftel Ego, creating an enhanced experience through Konftel’s renowned OmniSound audio technology.

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Tech Review – EKSTER magsafe card holder for iPhone 12 #EKSTER #iPhone

Need a new accessory for you iPhone well perhaps the EKSTER MagSafe card holder might just be the thing and cheaper than what Apple have to offer with a better magnet to boot, slim and packing auto aligning magnets this is for the minimalist and fits nicely on the rear of the device giving you a better grip and also allowing you to hold up to three cards and some cash but from using it myself two cards and some cash would be better suited.

We have seen and head about the MagSafe charger which call drop off easily but this is not the case with this cardholder this remains firm and in place when removing from you pocket too. this also works with MagSafe compatible case and skins however if you have thicker cases well the obvious happens, the level of magnetism gets less which makes it less secure. Overall this is a really clean design with great quality and ideal for the minimalist who likes to keep things simple and is affordable, it is very thin and has a thumb hole on the rear or it can be slid to the left or the right to remove your card or cash. Check out the video below for more.

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