The ASUS Zenfone 10 is certainly one beast of a phone and we have one here and continuing out testing as we speak and so far I am mighty impressed.Luckily enough we also have some cases for the phone and accessories to test out with it and they are important to protect your phone and make life easier especially with the accessories pack we have in our next review.
As cases go this is a simple case to apply to your phone and works really well giving you additional grip and protection of your shiny new phone that you should keep protected as we all know a drop can be expensive. The case protects the front of the device with a nice lip going around the screen with extra depth ports giving additional protection yet any cable with fit through as with some case the charging port would not allow thicker cables in this one does and you will see what I mean in the video review below.
The keys are angled making it easy to navigate and there is a sloped cutout where the power on/off key is, the camera lens is also raised as there is two different sized humps here and it also stops the rocking on a table effect, the case has a nice carbon fibre look finish to it and will work with wireless chargers, you should pick one up.
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When it comes to accessories for our smartphones there is plenty to pick from but none like this set which is modular and allows you to pick between to pieces to suit your needs at a given time which is kind of a neat idea I must add and not seen before in this format. This is kind of a 3 in 1 kit giving you a protective shell and then two pieces that can be added by clipping onto the case itself hence being modular.
The shell alone does a good job protecting your device albeit a bit on the glossy side on the rear and slippy and it has lots of perforations on the case to allow you to stick on either the card holder or phone stand which is neat. The card holder is neat and made with a nice material and will hold at a guess up to three cards from my testing and keep them secure, the texture of the cad holder also gives you additional grip on the case too and if one card is in it or even three in my testing they will not fall out so it is for most people out there today who carry card and it looks much better than those wallet styled cases that are bulky and cumbersome..
ASUS Zenfone 10 – Connex accessories set – techbuzzireland
Overall this is the ideal case for those who want that bit more from an accessory pack giving them more than one option and it is certainly worth investing in. Check the video below for more.
The Edifier WH820NB plus are an affordable pair of headphones with a bit of punch thrown in when it comes to the audio experience, over the years we have being checking out the tech from the company they have been consistent when it comes to audio at all price points and in short there is no cheap take on it when it comes down to how your music is delivered to you via their products
The headset itself this time around comes in several colours which is a good start and might look and feel a bit cheap but still it is robust and it is a headset that can be worn for hours on end with no clamping effect and sweaty cups, I have tested these on my travels to Milan recently and with the humidity over there they did not cause any issues for me and the fact they are so light makes them super comfortable over hours of listening to music or even gaming if you wish as these have a gaming mode included.
The buttons on the headphones are on the small side but work well and all is kept to one side which makes navigation simple and after a few minutes use you will have no issues using them and they are tactile and work really well dishing out the commands you want with no mistakes so in that department all is good. On the buttons you can control your listening mode volume levels track selection and so on.
With the audio aspect again the company has delivered here with an excellent pair of cans with 40mm drivers and a great audio experince in gaming music and more so for those who want to take a punt you will not be sorry, during my usual test run they surpassed all expectations with nice volume decent ANC was noted, no distortion on maxed out volume and overall the highs lows and mids and no matter what genre was listened to they done a superior job and I would not expect anything less from the company anyway at this stage. Calls also done really well for me on my testing and from the few calls I tool people could here me clearly and same on my end and you have built in DNN which aides the quality.
Battery life is also excellent here on the headphones and at the higher end of the tier for longevity
The app as seen below is again available for the headphones and works really well and is simple to use you can also avail of their widget too if you wish, check out the video review for more where we take a look at the app and discuss the features and more and you get to see what value you get for your money here.
Features of the WH820NB Plus
Hi-Res Audio standard for a rich listening experience
Active noise cancellation technology isolates unwanted noise
Ambient sound mode allows you to hear environmental sounds such as traffic or flight announcements
Built-in microphone with DNN (deep neural network) noise cancellation for clear phone calls
Large driver with titanium diaphragm delivers crystal-clear sound
Low latency for game mode gives players an immersive gaming experience
Sprucing up your home can be done in many ways these days and lighting is one way to do it and very popular, even here at home we have soundbars with RGB lighting and so on and some other products such as light bulbs and photos to do it so there is no shortage of options out there, today though we have a simple option that goes behind your TV or desktop and brings a nice effect to your home or workspace and what I like about this LED striplight from GHome is that is is not static and can dance to your voice music or whatever you might be watching or playing on your games console and can be used and set up in a variety of ways to give you the desired effects as seen in the video review below.
It will take about 5 minutes to set up and away you go, download the app and go through the features on board and check out the array of colours and other options you have at your disposal, there is even a small control just to do the basics built in which is also handy for those who want to keep it simple, Overall this is a simple product to use and set up and add some additional effects to your home and can be voice controlled to, check it out below.
Home page
Colours
Moods
speech
timer
Features
Smart App_go_sund_Control: Connect to 2.4GHz WIFI download App operation, easily control turn on/off, change color and brightness, personalize multiple lighting modes and scenes with smartphone(Note: Only for 2.4GHz WiFi)
Voice Control: The TV LED Light work with Alexa and Google Home. Hands-Free to adjust color, brightness and modes, conveniently control all of TV light strip by simple voice commands
Music Sync: The brightness and color of the LED light can be changed simultaneously through the music and sound heard by the TV built-in microphone. Changeable colors and contagious music beats bring ultimate lighting experience
8 Scenes&16 Million Colors: With the scene modes and 16 million rgb colors, change TV backlight strip colors to create custom scene modes for different everyday ambiences
Timer& Schedule: Set daily schedule for your LED TV backlight to turn on and off automatically, smart control of lights. With the adhesive tape on the back, can be sticked firmly on the back of 30-60in TV
The App can be downloaded by scanning the QR code of the product manual with smartphone. If your router is dual-band, ensure that 2.4G and 5G networks have different network names – SSID
Portable Vacuum devices are kinda popular these days and we have reviewed some here before on the site and they do a good job and can be used at home or in the car, this model here can be used for both and most geared towards your car in my opinion and it will not be as strong as a convention hoover you would have in your house.
That being said it has enough power to clean up a mess really quickly in a hurry and get the most of it up and is ideal for removing dust from shelves and so on, even more it is great for cleaning you keys on your computer which is where I spend much of my time and it can get grubby with crumbs and other bits of food which is a habit I need to drop but now this little guy is here to save the days o that habit may not change after all..
This is a simple to use and clean product and very portable and is charged with USB-C which is good to see and you get two parts inside the box to get to work straight away, the top simply flips open and you can empty the tray and the job is done without getting your hands dirty, the filter comes in two parts and can also be removed and washed so you can use it again and again though over time it might be an idea to change the inner filter as the outer one prevents big particles getting in and the inside on stops the particles, it is a clever set-up.
You will get about 30 mins use out of it (10 continuous) which is not bad considering its size and it can be stored anywhere, even in your car glove box and can be charged via your own charger inside your car via the cable provided. So for me it is handy to have it and will most likely stay in one of my vehicles here not worried about having to move it into the home either for doing the more delicate dusting jobs.
It is not as quite like most hoovers are and it’s not the loudest either from what I have tested before and in fact quieter than the previous ones reviewed. Overall it is a handy little gadget to have at your disposal and looks great to as when people first seen it here they could not figure out what it was until I revealed the details on the bottom of the box..
The HUION Inspiroy Dial 2 professional-grade drawing tablet with and slim design with 6 buttons which can be configured and 2 dials. The two dials can be set to cycle between three different controls (scroll, zoom, and brush size) by pressing the dial. The texture of the tablet is similar to paper without the rubber feeling you might expect.
Accessories
Setup and use:
The setup is standard in terms of plugging in the USB cable to the laptop and downloading software from the website with the supplier user guide giving clear instructions. Alternatively, this can be connected via Bluetooth 5.0 with a range of 10 meters. The Bluetooth while good to have seems impractical as to use the drawing tablet required the use of a monitor to view the work.
The supplied software allows the configuration of the dual dial controllers and supports the quick-access Windows Radial Menu. These can be programmed with a menu of options in terms of Zooming in or out, changing the brush size, scrolling through the pages, adjusting the volume and my favourite – Undo.
The software allows the configuration to allow for “Left hand / right hand “ use, & the monitor to use as a selected area, if using dual monitors
The tablet came with a pen that is responsive and accurate, making it easy to create detailed and intricate drawings. The holder stores 5 standard pen nibs and 5 felt pen nibs made of fibre, the latter of which can provide a greater level of resistance, thus making you feel like you are drawing with a traditional pen.
Warranty This came with a two-year warranty,
Conclusion
The HUION Inspiroy Dial 2 is solid, slim and lightweight ( 10.5 x6.5″active area is ideal. 0.3″ ultra-thin design) while does not come with a travel case if moving in a laptop bag etc, the drawing tablet allows a multitude of configurations in terms of the 2 dials and 6 buttons which can be configured via the supplied software. The setup in terms of the mechanics is standard with no latency noticed in the pen use. Once set up this works but required a lot of practice to allow drawing on the tablet while viewing a separate monitor to see where the pen is located.
The drawing tablet does have coordinated listed when the pen is located and is compatible with Windows. Mac, chrome, Linus, and Android allow for a versatile experience with 18 hours of battery life if used via Bluetooth, this can be used with most creative software like Adobe Photoshop, Clip Studio Paint, SAI, Lightroom, Affinity Designer, ZBrush, etc
Overall a response drawing tablet with a multitude of configuration options with a pen-like feel of a standard pen used with an array of options to provide a delightful drawing experience.
Neckfans might not be for everyone but I have tried a few here over the years and believe me they work, they may be cumbersome however it is a trade-off to keep you nice and cool, this one however is one of the lighter non cumbersome models I have tested and works really well with plenty of cooling power for the hot weather and during my testing of this model and the portable hand fan I had the perfect weather to try these out and they work a treat.
With two simple controls on the device one being the power button and one being the speed it is simple to use and you can set the desired power you need, there is an LCD display on the same side as the power button which tells you your battery life and the speed the fan is at so it could not be easier to use..
It is comfortable to wear for hours on end and does not feel weighty like others I have tried and this could also be packed into your travel bag too as it is not particularly large in size, in fact around the same size as a standard pair of headphones. It also comes in several colours too which is nice and overall a simple effective product that is not too expensive either and you can be cool all you like at the speed you like.
Specs
Brand JisuLife
Color Moonlight/Sakura/Deep Ocean
Electric fan design Wearable Fan
Power Source Battery Powered
Product Dimensions 9.13″D x 2.64″W x 11.02″H
Material Plastic
Item Weight 11.64 Ounces
Special Feature Breathable Neck Collar, 100 Speeds Turbo Air Duct, LED Display, Stepless Knob
Features
Industry Pioneer: 100-speed stepless hurricane technology, personalized wind power, adjustable as you like.
Healthy Wind: Four air ducts to supply air in different areas, with a soft wind feeling like clouds.
Super Battery Life: Power and wind conditions are always informed.
Stylish and Lightweight: Mini fashion design, 322g ultra light and no burden.
The UGEE S640 is a portable drawing tablet designed with an active area of 6.3’’ X 4’’. The tablet is slim and light (280 g) and comes with a battery-free stylus. The tablet has 10 Customized Press Keys, which are customizable via the supplied software. This kit comes from the UGEE brand which was founded in 1998 and a pioneer in the development of handwritten digital hardware and software technology.
Contents
Note: This model did not come with a Wireless receiver.
Key features
【Widely Application】This easy-to-use pen tablet is perfect for kids and beginners for drawing, animation,photo-editing or design work in most programs including Adobe Photoshop, paint tool sai, illustrator, Corel draw, corel painter, sketchbook, manga studio, clip studio paint and more, meet all your needs for every subject with online tutoring software: Power Point, Wrod, OneNote, PDF etc.
【System requirements】Pen tablet support Mac/Windows/Android: Not only compatible with Mac,Windows and Linux, UGEE S640 drawing tablet also supports Android 6.0 or later via an included OTG adapter to turn your phones or tablets into a digital drawing canvas.
【Portable】Drawing tablet is slim and light design that allows you to take it anywhere like classroom, business trip,etc. UGEE S640 graphics tablet is a convenient tool for e-learning and remote teaching. It will help you engage in an interactive virtual classroom anywhere, anytime. UGEE S640 only needs 2 hours for charging, enough for 10 hours of full-time drawing.
【Digital pad】Customizable Shortcut Keys – Drawing tablet with 10 Customized Press Keys, all customizable and easy to set up. 6.3×4 inches sufficient compact working area. Digital pad with USB-C interface, simpler and faster connection. Anti-slip Mats on the back can prevent the drawing tablet from dropping easily down when you focus on drawing.
【Batterry-free digital pen 】Digital stylus is always ready whenever you want to create. 8192 levels of pressure sensitivity and virtually no lag delivers both precision and control to your drawing and writing. 60°Tilt control bring more natural lines and enhance creative performance, provide you better pressure detection and accurate cursor positioning with different angles, restore the true feeling of painting. You will feel like your are using a real pen.
Setup and use
The set is standard allowing the tablet to be plugged directly into a laptop and used with the option to use a dual monitor. ( Downloading of required free software required )
The stylus is battery-free while the tables require 2 hours of charging to facilitate 10 hours of drawing. During the use of the tablet, there was no noticeable latency from drawing to screen capture with a comfortable feel pen, while the nips supplied did not come in a case and were easily lost if not put away tidily.
Some models come with a Wireless receiver but during our testing, this is not a requirement as to use the tablet required to be placed in front of a monitor to see what you are drawing.
Compatibility
Warranty 1 year
Conclusion
The tablet looks good and feels solid with an anti-slip mat but is let down by the packaging of the replacement nibs which are sure to get lost if used by a younger person. The supplied adapters, USB-C allows increased functionality to connect to an Android device with the customizable shortcut keys great allowing for a truly customised experience. The drawing tablet takes time to become familiar with, though handy to have a dual screen option to see the actual options of the shortcut keys (or required a play around with to become familiar with all shortcuts)
The product is designed for beginners for drawing with the setup easy to use but requires a lot of practice in terms of hand-to-eye coordination and memory of the short key is used,
An ideal started Drawing tablet that won’t break the bank that has multiple customised options and uses.
Features
Active Area: With a 6×4 inch active drawing area, the S640 provides ample space for your creativity.
High Accuracy: The tablet comes with a high-precision passive pen that offers 8192 levels of pressure sensitivity, making it ideal for drawing, sketching, and painting.
Compatibility: The S640 drawing tablet is compatible with both Windows and Mac operating systems, and can work with popular creative software like Photoshop, Illustrator, and Corel Painter.
Battery-Free Pen: The pen that comes with the tablet is battery-free and requires no charging, making it easy to use and always available when inspiration strikes.
Easy to Set Up: The tablet is easy to set up and use, and comes with a quick start guide to help you get started right away.
Supports., Windows 11/10/8/7, Mac OS X 10.13~10.10, Chromebooks (Note: Chrome Os 88.0.4324.109 And Newer Versions Are Required), Android 6 (or latter) and Linux systems. Support Medibang, Clip Studio Paint, SAI, Adobe Photoshop, , Illustrator, Corel Draw, Corel Painter, Sketchbook, Manga Studio, Etc.
The FiiTii HiFiDots are the latest earbuds from the company which we have been testing for around a month which gave us plenty of time to get our ears around which is an excellent lead time it must be said to go over a product inside out and that is what we did with these having came on several trips which included one to Milan and here is where it all began and it was with the ANC alone that gets these in my top 5 earbuds this year.
The case is one of many things, how it opens and how it is built, the case has a small button to release the lid and it pops upward which is really cool and something new compared to most earbud cases out there today, the case is one of the most solid earbud cases you will find and due to its build and the materials used you are missing out on wireless charging which for me is no huge deal because of the product overall although I do prefer cases with wireless charging I will let them away with it.
The earbuds themselves are small but mighty they look cool fit well and are simple to use when it comes to the controls and being so small I thought my clunky fingers would be an issue but this was not the case at all. They are simple to control and easy to use and we go through this in the video review below along with a look at their app.
FiiTii HiFiDots by MIFO – techbuzzireland
How these sound of course is the main course for these and these are simply fantastic. When at first I got these I was delighted to see they had an app to go with the earbuds and something I suggested before with the MIFO S Active we review which again where tiny but might and these had no app so does the app make a big difference? Indeed it does and these sound great, the volume the highs lows and mids and the ANC is one of the best yet I have tried this year and gearing toward headphones status.
Once these are turned up to the max you can forget about what is going on around you even on a plane train or a bus, yes I have been on them all in my testing this time as lots of travel was going on which came in handy for testing these and another pair of earbuds and these clearly won right out in most aspects. Calls also excellent on these as at the time I again had to take many and clear both ends, no lag latency either noted.
The App
The earbuds feature a bass dynamic driver that is 10mm, with 2 layers of diaphragm, PU-DLC. This double-layer structure allows magnetic flux to increase by a significant 20%-resulting in lush, full mids and potently dynamic bass.
HiFiDots’s meticulously designed internal structure features 2 exclusively customised BA drivers. These BA drivers are placed closer to the opening of the sound tube for less treble loss. Overall, thanks to its design, not only do the A’s 2 BA drivers sound transparent, they also work perfectly with the bass dynamic driver for a cohesive sound, without disjointed treble and mids.
With Passive Crossover processing technology(2 years of audio debugging by audio engineers), it not only achieves strong balanced performance on treble, mids and bass, but also has no frequency division trace feeling. It meets the requirement of Hi-Fi digital, to be capable in recognition of its ability to bring you accurate high-fidelity audio as the artist intended.
Overall these earbuds are a clear winner for me and does what they say on the tin and the lack of wireless charging or auto play and pause can be easily forgiven. Check the unboxing below and we also check out the app and go through the earbuds in detail.
Features
2BA-1Dynamic speaker drivers
Lossless audio
Bluetooth 5.3
MAdaptive active noise cancellation
6H battery life 30H with case
2C/3C fast charging
Noble metal case design
APP support
Personalized sound
IPX7 waterproof
Specs
Transmission profiles: HSP/HFP/A2DP/AVRCP/SPP
Battery life: Moderate ANC 6H Strong ANC: 4.5H
Transparency: 4.5H
Bluetooth codec – SBC/AAC/Aptx-Adaptive/ Aptx-Lossless
Weight(earbuds): 4.2g 2
Waterproof: IPX7
Speaker Frequency: 20Hz-40KHz
SPOR Full Charge(earbuds) -45 mins (2C fast charging)
Battery capacity(the case): 460mAh
Bluetooth vers 5.3
Battery life with the cases Approx 30 hrs
Full Charge(the case) -1 hrs (3C fast charging)
Battery capacity(earbuds) 35mAh
Weight(the case): 98g
Product size(earbuds) 20.4 26 17.3mm the case 52 62.5 32.6mm
