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Review – The Gaston Luga Backpack. Bags with fashion,style for men and women. #anywherewithGL

We have reviewed multiple tech bags here and one thing in common is they do serve their purpose but some look a bit plain and boring but this bag is different. It will stand out and it looks more expensive than one would think and Gaston Luga reached out to us to check one out of our choice and I picked something that looks really nice and fashionable and does the job but looks even better doing it and it would not pass for a tech bag a such but it is in one sense but can be used for multiple things asides just the tech user who likes to travel.

Gaston Luga backpacks are unique as they feature highly structured internal divisions and a clean, streamlined shape – typical Scandi design. They are also assembled from strong, resistant fabrics such as cotton canvas and metal buckles. In addition, their backpacks are made from vegan leather that maintain a high quality feel.

The company has a fantastic range of bags and priced well and something for everyone with a range of accessories to match. They have included unique details like a concealed passport pocket, address tags, subtle colors, metallic hardware, and metallic feet and combined them with elements of Scandinavian minimalism like smart storage and the use of long-lasting materials. In this way, they have created a collection of backpacks that are perfect for any occasion.

There is a MEN and WOMENS section to narrow things down you should check out what is on offer. Check out our video review below.

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We also have a discount code for our reader so ladies and gents shop away and tell your friends there is also free shipping and returns, what is there not to like. Check out the hash tag #anywherewithGL  too on social media

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Review – The noreve custom made leather back case for the Blackberry Key2 #noreve #Tech

The good folk at noreve has sent us over a case to check out and it is not the normal case we typically receive from them for our case round ups on mobile phones. As mentioned with every review we have done for noreve you can customise your case to your specific needs but now there is more options available for customers leveraging the look to your smartphone giving it a real professional look and also feels good to hold too and not only that adding protection to your smartphone. Check out the images and video review below for more and check out the range on offer at noreve and give your smartphone a new professional look.

 

With an elegant and functional cover designed by Maison Noreve, provide optimum protection to your Blackberry Key2. It reflects the French know-how with a note of glamour signed by Saint-Tropez. This luxurious handcrafted cover has been developed from high quality leather. It has a thin and light design, perfectly fitting the shape of the Blackberry Key 2. It covers only the rear of the mobile and has a thermoplastic frame inside. The edges of the camera are also protected and a cut-out has been provided for the headphones as well as to avoid removing the accessory when you will use the camera. The leather will allow you to cushion any falls and avoid scratches and cracks that could damage the aesthetics of your Blackberry Key2.

 

Various finishes are offered to enable you to change the leather texture, for example: to change from the smooth one to the granulated one, or to opt for synthetic leather. You can also choose the colour: choose a sober colour for a chic style, or prefer a bright colour for a good touch of brightness. You will find the Noreve logo engraved on the inner lining. You will then get an authentic model to wrap your Blackberry Key 2 with charm and elegance.

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Review – The Activ5 handheld gym in your pocket. #Activ5 #Tech #Health #Fitness

The Activ5 is small handheld gym in your pocket, this is spongey pad that has pressure applied linked to your Smartphone, via Bluetooth. This used Isometric exercise for strength-training for your body muscles. The unit is powered via a 1 x AAA battery which last 6 months, The unit felt strong and  durable able to take a knock or too.

 Setup and use,

The Avtiv5 is connected via the Activ5 training app and connected via Bluetooth.  Once the app is installed and registered this has the option of 100+ exercises which tracks your performance gains. Most of the workouts are tailored to the individual given the option to test your strength, the training workouts are of 5 minutes, there is a variety of types of workouts, e.g. upper body, get strong, car plane and watching TV. There is an option to download 6 free Activ5 casual games to increase the variety of workouts. 

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Isometric Exercise

The Isometric exercise Is where one side of your body applies opposing pressure to the other, acting as resistance weight. The Activ5 isometric workout used various muscle groups in their workouts.

 Science or marketing

Activ5 advise Just 5 minutes of Activ5 exercises, 3 times a day has proven to increase strength by an average of 30% over 6 weeks.

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Conclusion

The Activ5 is a portable smart device  which fits perfectly in your hand or pocket, this required only  your smartphone only to have your gym at hand, no extra charging cables required, the Activ5  has a personalised workout as adjusts to your individual strength, the 100+ workouts  are easy to use with clear pictures of the motions, each workout has the option to test your strength to your fitness level, tracks your progress and allows you to exercise while playing games. As with any exercise will power is required this device can turn the exercise into a game which can be done at home in the office, watching Tv. Any device which makes exercise easy and fun is a champion product specifically when this can be carried around with you.

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Unboxing and Review. The Urbanista Sydney Bluetooth speaker. #Urbanista #Speakers #Tech

Urbanista recently announced  some new products and now they are starting to surface and the first up is the all new Sydney Bluetooth Speaker which is smaller than their previous speaker we reviewed some time ago..  This speaker is half the size almost and packs the same punch but only better and has nice bass to it too which is welcome.

With a choice of colours at hand too there is options and we opted for the Olive Green being Irish and all that and out of the box it looks well and this speaker has a fabric covering which is really nice and a break away from the typical metal finish many speakers have these days but it is noticeable that many manufacturers are now using fabric coverings which is good.

The speaker has got simple controls too which is nice and up top you have the power on/off button,bluetooth button and plus/minus volume keys. On the back there is the i/o with Micro USB ports and aux. On the underside there is rubber feet to keep it still and it does not move at max volume as you will see in the video review below.

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Sound quality is great here and so is call quality you can also connect to the speaker with your phone if you like with 3.5m cable. This speaker is very portable and pocketable too and can be used anywhere from your own personal space such as your bedroom or be brought on a picnic or camping and sit back and enjoy the clear sound and especially the bass.

Specs

Driver unit: 40mm
Driver power: 3W
Sensitivity: 80dB+/-3dB
Impedance 4±3﹪Ω
Frequency: 80 – 20.000 KHz
Working time: 5 hrs
Charging time: 1.5 hours
Stand-by time: 30 days
Charging Type: Micro USB
Battery type: Lithium-ion battery/600mAh
Battery watt hours: 2.22Wh
Bluetooth Version: V5.0
Working Range: >10
Mic Distance: 0.5m
Supporting codecs : SBC, MP3, AAC

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Review – Skyroam Solis X. An ideal connectivity travel solution. #Skyroam #SolisX #Travel #Tech

Skyroam has been around a while now and we have checked out their previous model which again like the current offering ideal for those who travel and saves you the hassle of looking for local sims and so on this one has some upgrades but the principal remains the same which is keeping you connected wherever you go and it does just that, Hotel WiFi is not trustworthy in my book as it wants to know too much regardless of GDPR rules, Avoid it if you can and below is an example why in this tweet. 

The Solis X has now mics a camera and a flash and some new connectivity options with IFTTT which will be of benefit to some. The camera for me is more a security aspect to an extent, You could leave it in your hotel room for example or anywhere but the idea of skyroam is one of portability for connectivity so you would carry it with you??  You can take videos and images which store on the app and you have a 4GB allowance. I can also see a need for the camera but limited to an extent and would be use case dependent for me, One example would be to keep an eye on my hotel room when not in it but if travelling abroad you buy this for the purpose of staying connected but you get the idea. I would have liked to seem a bluetooth speaker brought on board here as it is ideal for it.

The app works well and is simple to use and I go through this in the video review, Skyroam has day passes and monthly plans but you are not allowed carry over unused data and some are under the good old FUP fair usage policy, this will vary by region and agreements so you need to be careful there as data roaming now is a cash cow for vendors when you go over limits on any plan and the same applies to mobile phones as we all know.

Moving on I love this product and it also allows you to connect up to ten devices,my average is 4 when I travel and I notice no slow down in speeds either so I can continue to work solely of the one device with no issues at all and there is also the added bonus that you have a built in battery bank on board should your phone or tablet run low on juice. Using the device on my testing with Three devices connected all day seen me from 8am to 6pm.

Find out more on skyroam for plans and pricing. http://www.skyroam.com/uk

Unboxing,Set up and review – The Google Nest Mini. #madebygoogle #NestMini

The Google Nest mini is the next step up from Last years model which has a few improvements over the last gen. Smaller and greener it has a few new features and upped specs and is a nice addition to your home or even an upgrade from last years model.

 

As we know from the launch the Assistant has been upgraded which also applies to your mobile phone and this is welcome as it has now deeper integration there is some features however which is only available in the US for now and hopefully we will see them this side of the world soon.

There is also now an option to wall mount your nest mini which is a great idea if you need the space but you will still need this to be powered in to work as it has no built in battery as before and perhaps that might be a change come the next model but I think it is fine as is as it just left there and powered off when not in use just like my Alexa products and this is a fear many have with the likes of this tech apparently listening to you all day long, simple way to fix that is when not in use just unplug and get along with it.

If you have another one in your home you can also stream music and connect both together giving you stereo sound in one room or have the same music playing in other rooms in your house which is handy and now there is more bass to the music and sound too which is a great addition and most will appreciate this as many people like bass,the same applies to earphones and so on.

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New features also on the Nest mini is capacative buttons which allows you to play and pause and higher and lower the volume, you will see these as seen before under the cloth covering you touch the centre or the sides to adjust so this brings a certain level of interaction with the device unlike the previous model which is nice.

You can read more on the nest mini here and check out below the unboxing,setup and the nest mini in action.

Review – Tech 21 Evo Check case for the Google Pixel 4. #Tech21 #Pixel4 #TeamPixel

The Tech 21 Evo Check case is one that is minimalist to one degree but comes with extra coloured buttons which is a new one on me but love the idea and it is perhaps something that could be carried over to more devices going forward. The case adds additional grip to your Pixel 4 and both sides can be placed flat on a surface and it takes the hump of the rear of the device which is welcome and protects it form getting scratched, The keys work a treat to and have good feedback and the case is drop tested up to 12 feet and has germ killing protection so what is there not to love.

Check out the video below of what to expect and stay tuned for more case reviews coming for the Pixel 4 in the coming days..

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Like to mix things up a little? Interchangeable coloured buttons and our bestselling check pattern should do the trick; while germ-killing ingredients and our strongest materials work hard in the background.

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  • Protects from drops of up to 12 feet (3.6 metres)
  • Germ-killing protection for a hygienically clean case
  • Personalise your case with mix and match buttons
  • Super-slim profile

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Review – Ringke Fusion X cases for the Google Pixel 4. #Ringke #Cases #Pixel4

Ringke have sent us some cases to check out for the Google Pixel 4 which will add great protection to your device, We also have some cases done for the Pixel 3a if you missed that over HERE.

The Fusion cases are simplistic in design and not bulky yet add maximum protection a case should offer for your smartphone. With a tapered lip around the front of the device from top and and bottom inward the phone can be placed face down and on the rear the raised camera hump is well sorted here and this is below surface level which protects the entire hump so it is also great for those who like to keep their device face up.

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With the edges of the case also tapered it gives you better grip and is comfortable to hold and the keys are also angled inward making it easy to navigate them, With small bumpers on each corner you are fully protected. These also work with Wireless Charging.

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Review – The Adonit Photgrip QI. #Tech #Adonit #WirelessCharging #Tech

Last year we tested out and reviewed the Adonit photo grip which enables users to get a better grip on their smartphone yielding better results and also giving the user to use their device remotely with a small remote control that comes attached to the unit, This time around the Grip has got bigger,better and now comes with Wireless charging built in too so you will be sure you will not run out of juice on the go with the 3000 mAh battery on board, the same features have not been removed bar there is not Adonit pen on board, You can still capture video and images remotely on the go using the tripod that comes in the box, This is really a great idea giving you more flexibility on the move in one small package.

Product Features:

  1. One-handed Hold：

Ergonomic design and a non-slip finish keeps your hand steady. Say goodbye to blurry photos!

  1. Qi Wireless Charging :

Eliminate power worries. Photogrip Qi is also a power bank with wireless Qi charging.

  1. Bluetooth Shutter Remote：

Slide off the Bluetooth shutter remote to take photos from up to 10 meters away. No need to set a timer, just click to snap the perfect shot.

  1. Self-Standing Base ：

Shoot portrait and landscape images without a tripod.

5.Bonus Travel Pack:

PhotoGrip Qi comes with a mini tripod, carrying pouch and neck strap.

ADONIT PhotoGrip Qi is available in Black and white at Amazon and Adonit