Podsbay is a company offering cloned products just like many others but some of those other have vanished overnight and offer pure rubbish for the money then there are some good ones and like anything else on the web there is a risk factor to consider but this company is not one of those to get your product but I have to say how long they last is another matter but you get your product and the product this time around is good and works well.
They look great out of the box so that is a good start but is that all there is to it? No it is how they sound and perform is what is important and these pass the test and work fine to this day and I have given them a good run the last while and I was happy with the performance and so will you.
They are cheap look good and sound good with a nice bass level too thrown in which is what many like to see, Good sensitive controls that offer play,pause and skip tracks and these also have auto pause which is not what you get wit lots of other copies out there so that was a bonus,they are also loud and louder than the real thing from Apple.
Comfort is great too and a great fit they will offer as much isolation as tipped earbuds but do a good job and stay put too in the ears once you are not over exerting yourself. Battery life is also good for the money here with the average 4 hours plus the additional charging you get from the case which for me was consitent.
Sound is quite good and well balanced with highs lows and mids and they are loud, they have a great bass level too and the average user will be easily pleased with these it is safe to say.
For the money you cant really complain but the market is now getting tough even at this price point now due to the influx of such product and current known brands, Check the video for more below.. Also check https://podsbay.com/products/blackpods-tws
Speck is a brand I have been using for a few years now with my mobile phones and a brand I can easily recommend if you are in the market for a new case and in particular an iPhone case as a new screen or rear panel is costly with Apple as we all know.
Speck have sent us three cases to check out for the iPhone 11 to look at and they all serve their purpose in every respect and protect your device from all side and angles so if you drop your phone you are protected 100%
The cases we have are the under the Presidio moniker and there is a wide range of cases to pick from and something for everyone’s pocket and fairly priced, Some might think cases are a bit expensive but like I always say it is a small investment and if you are one of those who like to go naked there is clear versions and if not you can remove the case when at home or in the office but you should always “case up” when going out in my book.
FOLIO CASE
We have the FOLIO / GRIP and PRO cases here and all come with dual layered protection. The Folio case offers some more though with a card slot inside the case and can also act as a media stand for your smartphone which saves you in the long run to go buying extra like stands so this one is great value for money covering everything and protecting your phone at the same time.
The grip and pro cases are your standard case offering the same level of protection with extra grip and a great look, all case have a lip on the front which allows for you to place the device face down and of course the rear offers optimum protection too with the camera lens below surface level, All keys are tactile and work perfectly fine with nice travel and you also have access to your silence switch and charging port and the speaker remains free too allowing sound to get out, All three cases work with wireless charging which is great for those who use it and everyone should be and means your case does not have to be removed and you can just place it on whatever model of wireless charging unit you have.
GRIP CASE
Check out the video below on all three cases and let us know if you will be picking one up.
Features
13-foot drop-protection with IMPACTIUM cushioning
When dropped, IMPACTIUM, the protective material on the inside of the case cushions your phone like an airbag to absorb and disperse shock. This case has been dropped from 13 feet multiple times by independent labs and was designed for impact.
Adjustable viewing stand – Folio cases only
The cover of Presidio® FOLIO converts into a stand for easy hands-free viewing.
Secure & convenient credit card slot – Wallet and Folio case only
An interior, hidden slot safely holds up to 3 cards for quick access when on-the-go.
Two durable layers of protection
We fused a durable, polycarbonate outer shell to an inside layer of IMPACTIUM cushioning to provide two layers of protection in a slim and pocket-friendly case.
Raised bezel screen protection
This added bit of protection is designed to resist screen shatters or cracks for those times when your phone falls and lands face-down.
Allows for easy wireless charging
Presidio® SHOW was designed to be thin enough to allow for easy wireless charging.
3rd party tested & approved
Independently lab-tested for multiple real-life situations, including extreme drops and temperatures, chemicals, antenna interference, cracks and abrasions, device bending, and more.
Lifetime Warranty
Each Presidio® FOLIO case is backed with a lifetime warranty. Yep, it’s awesome.
This camera is a first with some of the capabilities on board and for the price those capabilities are something we need to see in more home security cameras of its type and those features are the 360 rotation and AI built in which enables the camera to follow its subject anywhere in the room depending on where you place it of course but having said that it tracks you from any angle and as soon as you walk into the room you will be followed which is really cool.
There is some cameras out there today that indeed do this but with limitations and this camera beats them in some with its pan and tilt option and again you can track things from your smartphone too using the feature in the app. For the price you pay for this is its really good to see and I feel we will see more,there is others out there I have not tried yet personally but I like what I see here at this price.
Set up is simple you just need to download the app and connect to your Wi-Fi and what was nice here the camera will speak to you on the set up process which makes life easier for those who are no tech savvy In short once both connected you will point a QR code on your device at the camera and then you are good to go.
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The camera can be placed anywhere in the home but this is a wired indoor camera but does not require a hub and the app is simple to use which you will see in its full in the video below and placement of the camera can be anywhere once you are near a power socket, You will require and SD card for file storage and you can access files and the camera on the go from you mobile phone and control the camera itself if you just want to check on things should you wish.
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Quality itself is good this will depend to on your Wi-Fi connection like any other security camera when it comes to lag and so on which I suffer from time to time due to the amount of connected devices I have here at home at any given time. Build quality is solid and given this is a rotating ball so to speak its not in any way loose or any rattles and it is also quite when its doing its thing moving around.
For the money you pay here this one is certainly one I would suggest looking given its features however everyone is different but the ability here with the tilt and zoom options and this also ideal for those with kids perhaps and want to keep an eye on pets too and more,Head on down to the video for a detailed look at what you can do.
Features..
Remote Viewing Automatic Alarm
The Mijia APP can not only view real-time video remotely, but also make two-way voice calls. When the watching home mode is turned on, the camera detects an abnormal situation and automatically records the alarm video and pushes it to the mobile phone.
– AI Humanoid Detection
After the Mijia APP has turned on the housekeeping mode, the camera detects an abnormal situation, automatically records the alarm video, and pushes the message to the phone. Combined with AI technology, the algorithm is optimized for the target, effectively reducing the invalid alarm and making the alarm more accurate.
– HD Panoramic Night Vision Enhancement
With dual motor drive, the control unit 360° horizontal rotation adjusts the angle of view, high-definition picture quality allows the picture to retain more details, noise reduction infrared night vision, even at night, can present a clear picture
– Watch Smooth And Save Space
Adopting H.265 video coding technology, the viewing is smoother under the same network conditions, and the video takes up less space.
– Smart Linkage, Security Upgrade
With Mijia APP, you can mix with other Mijia smart products, you can customize your own personalized scene to better protect the privacy of individuals and family.
– Support Multi-person Terminal Remote Viewing
Support mobile phone/tablet remote viewing, and share real-time pictures to family and friends at the same time. For historical video recording stored in Micro SD Card, support 1x/4x/6x double speed playback, which can be quickly searched, saving time and effort
The Modius headset looks to transform weight loss via a different method. We have been taught make sure calories in are less than calories out which works for weight loss, we have been advised eat less, exercise more and good sleep. This does not appear to be working as in Ireland and the UK, we have a population of 37% overweight and a further 23% obese. This is expected by 2030 – Ireland is set to be most obese country in Europe, WHO says. This is where Modius comes in as the reason everyone loses weight at different rates is that we all have different metabolisms which are largely predetermined by your gender and genetics.
How Modius works
Modius use electrical pulse fitted via the headset connected to a nerve behind your ear, the pulse can be adjusted to 5 different settings. The pulse stimulates nerve which positively influences brain stem to reduce cravings, decrease appetite and makes you feel fuller, quicker.
Contents
Modius Headset
150 pads and 100 alcohol wipes (enough for 75 Modius sessions)
Charging cable and adapter
Modius User Guide
Setup and use,
Download the Modius app and connect via Bluetooth to your phone.
Turn on by modius power button for 2 seconds
Pair modius with your phone
Using the supplied alcohol wipes Clean at the back of the ears.
Attach the gel pads
Remove plastic gel pad from the cover and stick to your ear
Place the headset on your head with the power button on
Use for 45 minutes per day, (default timer is 60 minutes)
Fact / Science /marketing
Modius advise users have reported
Verdict
The statistics of weight gain is this country is getting unhealthier with overweight and obesity increasing. The Modius used a different approach using electrical pulse which is a real positive as the current beliefs do not appear to be working, Setup and use are easy with minimum skills required, the effort in use is minimum.
The unit does not promote exercise but if weight loss, (Eat less) can be achieved then the feel-good factor of doing exercise and sleep should follow. This has been used for a few weeks for 60 minutes on various power levels. The first observation was making you feel fuller, quicker was very noticeable, typically on finishing a dinner there is always room for more. This has resulted in been full allot quicker, this may be a placebo effect of using the Modius but is a definite reaction to using the Modius.(Jim himself felt no change after using it) This product is not cheap as falls into the medial category but having for 45 days, risk-free. (get your money back) gives you the option to try out. If losing weight is your thing, with other options/diet not working this is an alternative approach that I have noticed worked for me in terms of makes you feel fuller, quicker.
GDPR is a word we here so much of these days and loosely thrown about for both good and bad but is anyone paying attention be it at any level? Most likely some but not all and according to the news there is lots going on but little action for now but dont let that fool you or get somewhat relaxed when it comes to securing your data and there is ready made products there at hand, Secure Drive is one such company who have jumped in leaps and bounds since they launched and we have tested there Bluetooth Drive recently and today is a smaller tool in the form of a USB key.
This comes in two forms, One with just the keypad and a BT version and several storage formats so there is something for everyone here and at several fair pricepoints,regardless of what one you pick you are safe,your data is safe therefore clients or personal information is safe, both again an cross platform compatible so this means no software or app required which is great.
There is not a whole lot you can say for a simple product like a USB key but there is much to say regarding how secure the product is and if it is worth the spend, Some perhaps see such as too expensive but look at it this way if your data gets out on your own merit or if you happen to leak data belong to your company you are in serious trouble.
OS/Host Independent. Works with any device with a USB port
Hardware Encryption – AES256-bit XTS
Interior Parts Covered in Epoxy – No intact media removal for hackers
User Authentication via on-board Alphanumeric Keypad (7-15 Digit PIN)
Admin/User Mode, Read-Only Mode, Auto-Lock
Preloaded with DriveSecurity® ESET Antivirus (1 Year License Included)
Built in battery for convenient Pre-plug PIN entry
4GB, 8GB, 16GB, 32GB, 64GB and 128GB options
3 Year Limited Warranty
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Still not bothered?? Well you should because down the road when GDPR fines start getting issued out you will and you need to be safe and secure, given its size it has the tools YOU need to protect you and your company or your own personal material,it is simple to set up and use and fast data transfer there is no excuse so check out this company’s products today.
The Aukey T10 True Wireless are a new pair of true wireless to consider if you are in the market for a new pair. Here we test countless pairs and what you get for the money here is good and they also look great and have a unique charging case which I really like. Not only this you get wireless charging and USB-C charging too and these are often features left out of more expensive earbuds and it is what people like and for the price this is good having these features out of the box.
The fit is great and they hold down really well and do not budge, coming with the extra wings and tips you are sure to find the right size for you to get that all important seal you need to get the best sound from your earbuds and once you have got this these shine and are loud and if you are into fitness you need not worry about them falling out either they have a really great fit and to top it off you have got IPX5 water rating.
Build quality is also great here and the feel too and they do not stick out too much either compared to some earbuds out there they look good and feel good and if that is what you want this is what you get here with a clean look and finish.
When it comes to battery life these are also up there with offering 24hrs charge off the case and around 7 hours on one charge which is at the higher end of battery life with earbuds off one charge so for those who commute these are ideal and better than some others out there including headphones and this is great considered the size of them packing in this much battery life. Also lets not forget the unique case you get here which I have not seen on any other earbuds yet that crossed my review table and this case offers protection with the swivel top ensuring your buds do not fall out given they already have a good magnet holding them in as you will see in the video.
When it comes to sound they do quite well,they have no aptx though and use 6mm graphene drivers that do quite well overall considering, I did find the music rather close however but not a huge deal,decent dynamic range and there is a good level of bass here for the bass lovers, Everything else was well balanced with nothing crossing into each other,good on instruments, vocals and all the usual genres and sound stages I usually test. When it comes to You Tube and Netflix again they pass the test but again I found things close rather than being more distant or with direction but at full volume they will be a treat for anyone.
An important thing to note is there is no lag latency here on both You Tube or Netflix which is always a plus for anyone and after a long period of testing over the Christmas these got a good long run and more so than others I have tested and I was more than pleased at the overall result here. With the Bluetooth 5.0 connection I had no issues here either given the average 30-40 ft distance test and they remained connected and for call quality again they are fine a clear both ends. One thing to keep in mind is they cant be used independently but you can use the right side on its own but not the left,again this is quite common but needs to be pointed out. Having said that they can be used on their own once opposite side is not placed in the charging case.,there is also no auto pause on music when either side is removed from your ear.
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For the money you cant complain,there is no aptx and no app but again this is common with true wireless but you get wireless charging, USB- C charging ,great battery life, an IPX5 rating and they look great and come with a really cool case and I can easily recommend these to check out rather than waste your money on Airpods.
I have been using the Sony Xperia 5 for some time now and overall the device passes the test but still this phone is not going to be for everyone, I will not bore you with specs as we all know them by now but you can read them all here as well as purchase the device sim free. Which brings me to the first thing,the price,the phone is expensive and with the market offering the same or better specs cheaper it is a hard sell for anyone looking to buy a new phone but the Sony fans will like it.
I go through the device features and UI below if you have not seen it yet.
The build quality of the phone is nice with a glass front and back and it is a heavy phone which does not bother me I will give it that and the new tall display is again not going to be for everyone but it has grown on me given it can get in the way sometimes depending on what you are doing and being a power user it bugged me but you get over it and the tall display can work to your benefit too like watching movies and so on or You Tube, Yes you get black bars and can pinch and zoom the screen and loose a bit of content but it is no huge deal,for using social media for example you gain here with more on your feed at one glance and this works in several instances when reading text and emails and more.
The display itself is nice at 6.1 inches and OLED but not 4K but again this is not a huge deal we cant really tell the difference so again not a huge problem for me but for the price some will argue that. It is great for watching Netflix and You Tube which is what I mostly do on any phone I get and many folk are the same and you will not be disappointed here at all in fairness and you have good screen estate too…
You have your vertical 3 camera setup on the rear which is the standard until now we see the new 4 camera set up on the back squared off which is getting boring now with many manufacturers following suit which is of course expected and a trend but the camera and video is probably what people buy a phone for these days now and overall it does quite well but I found at times it did take grainy dull images especially in daylight which was odd but again this can happen any smartphone. Then again you could blame the person using it.
This device has all the keys on one side which is fine and easy to access and having a tall screen is not an issue for reach as you can reduce it down as seen in video above. The fingerprint sensor is placed on the left with the volume keys below and above and the power key below and there is a groove to let you find this easy by thumb memory given it is hard to see as all the keys are black and on the small side, You can use your pin/pattern and face unlock of course which for some is less secure but it is my preferred method to open my device which is convenient and lets remember that word because it is just that and nothing more,each to their own on that one.
When it comes to power this has it and that is one thing I will also praise it for and for multitasking you will fly through no worries at all here and if you are a power user you will love it and for someone like me who spends too much time on phone due to work and other things switching between countless tabs and apps open at any given time it was fast and no lag at all and as mentioned earlier you have more information at a glance on the screen which means for me I can work faster.
On speaking of working, over the last while I have shot every video review from this phone and in this respect it worked well but again sometimes giving me a dull look in some conditions,mostly at home of course where light at the time of video was low in my house but you can see clips of the device with the camera and images and judge for yourself what you think, I am no camera expert nor claim to be one but overall the results mostly good even in low light outdoors it impressed for the most.
The biggest annoyance on the phone for me was side sense which I had to turn off, Now that maybe down to my meat hook hands and having no case, I usually have a case on all my phones but none here from my usual suppliers who just dont make cases for Sony but it had to be turned off. Given that you have one handed mode which many people seem to forget and moan about how tall the phone is and even forget to mention it, I found this of great benefit sometimes and a great feature to have on a phone of its calibre.
Sound quality is great from the speakers here too which really immerse you into what you are watching and this goes with headphone or true wireless earbuds and you also have the dynamic vibration present once again as in previous devices.
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Shortcomings at this price range is no wireless charging but it is not uncommon either and you have no headphone jack,again an argument for another time but overall it performs well for a daily driver and fine for a heavy user,battery life is not the best out there but this charges very and I mean very quick with the mains charger so it is up to you from there if you think it is worth its asking price.
The Sony Xperia 5 is now widely available in Ireland and online and prices vary.
Tronsmart offer really cool tech at an affordable price and recently we have tested some of their products including true wireless earbuds and their T2 bluetooth speaker which gives a great punch to your sound with some great bass, The same applies to this model the T6 mini and gives you a 360 degree sound and has again a great punch to the sound with good bass again.
This is a portable speaker as before with the T2 but a cylinder shape giving you sound all around no matter where it is placed in the house or outdoors for that matter and it is also loud, it can also be hung up or tied somewhere with the removable strap provided in the box.
This speaker is also IPX6 rated which gives you protection outdoors or by the pool, we also have SD card support which is a real bonus and USB-C charging all features which should be a standard today on such products, Build quality is excellent and robust just like the T2 version and comes with a nice tough fabric surround on the unit itself which is easy to maintain and clean if needed.
Controls are easy to use,again just like the T2 we have power on/off and pairing button,play and pause button and skip,reverse tracks all easy to use slightly raised keys that work every time and there is also a small circular LED to give you the current status.
Sound is great with a real punch to it with nice bass which most people enjoy these days and also the speaker is loud with a 100ft range and on my testing I got at least 80 ft from my home testing between front and back of house with no loss of connection or distortion of sound. Battery life is on par too with the claims and more than enough for a night or two away for playing those tunes.
Groov-e is a brand that brings affordable tech to the masses and does not dip on quality either for the price bracket, their latest headphones have just dropped and I have been testing these out for some time now and for the money if you like a little bass and super easy to use controls these are worth a look. Comfort is another factor here with soft cups that give great isolation off the bat.
Mostly made with plastic they do feel a bit cheap but light but overall you cant complain they deliver a nice tone of sound mostly being deep and with bass with 40mm drivers they are loud and pleasing overall no matter what you might listen to be it music, Netflix or You Tube also to note there’s no lag latency. What I love most on these it the controls which you will see in the video below and how easy they are to use, none of this double triple tap rubbish to change tracks and volume etc. You get around 30 hours of music playback and you can of course opt in for a wired connection should you run out but these also come with wireless charging which you don’t see at this price, Simply placed on a wireless charger and you are good to go. Wireless charging with the Apollo light is one example and lives at my bedside locker and is designed to be as easy as possible. Users simply place compatible devices on the 5w charging pad to start powering up the battery immediately.
Apollo’s light utilises three LED modes; warm, warm white and cool white enabling the user to tailor the light tone as required. Whilst, a dimmer function means the brightness can be adjusted up or down too. For those that like tunes before bed or to get them through the working day – Apollo also has an integrated Bluetooth speaker.
