We have been heavily focusing on true wireless of late and not done there yet but we have a few headphones to check out in the coming weeks and we are starting off with Kitsound UK, This is our first product from the company and I look forward to putting these to the test As our readers know I am a huge headphones fan and true wireless fan and we have the biggest range covered here with real hands on review, I will be sharing my thoughts in the coming week or so about these but on first impressions I am impressed but time is needed to get a better picture on how they perform.
These are also an affordable pair of headphones an as I have said before,the cost to performance ratio is coming down which is a win for the consumer so will these fit into that bracket for under a €100, find out soon and if you have any questions feel free to ask in the interim.
Silent Disco King, the world’s leading provider of wireless headphone technologies recently supports Lenny, the dementia friendly barber, whose work utilises the power of music to recreate the full ‘men’s room’ experience. According to Alzheimer’s Research UK, almost 850,000 people are estimated to be living with dementia in the UK. Globally a figure of 50m in 2018 will rise to 152m by 2050, a 204% increase.
Lenny, the Northern Ireland based barber has built a remarkable and rewarding career in the care home industry. Starting his work as a barber in December 2016, Lenny creates a unique barber service experience for gentlemen suffering with dementia. Lenny recognised the need for a male resident centred service commenting; “The ladies were often taken care of with beauty treatments within care homes but there wasn’t anything specific for gentlemen. Something was missing for them and I wanted to create a way in which men suffering with dementia could get together, this is where the Dementia Friendly Barber concept was born.”
A pop-up barber’s shop is what Lenny aims to recreate with every visit. Each care home dedicates an area for him and his customers. Demand for Lenny’s services now sees him in over 60 different care homes on average, every 6 weeks. The barber shop is designed to be a sensory experience, which helps transport and trigger the emotions of patients who’s memory, mood and behaviour has sadly been affected by the neurodegenerative disease. The pop-up shop gives them a chance to see, feel and hear everything you would expect when you go for your hair cut. An experience people who do not have dementia, may take for granted.
It is extensively researched that music is revolutionary when it comes to triggering the mind and in particular, a person’s memories, and Lenny has designed his service to achieve just that.
Experienced originally in a Silent Disco setting, Lenny contacted Silent Disco King to explore how the product features and technology could work for his care home customers. It was clear that the products would enhance the experience Lenny was trying to create but the true endorsement came when he saw the reaction from his customers, he then knew he’d made the right decision.
“Silent Disco King headphones were the product of choice for my barbers shop experience because the features were perfect for my rather ‘different’ application. They are quick and easy to set up and transport. Not only can patients listen to music whilst they are queuing in the barbers, but I can also have fun with them, speaking to the residents through the headphones and personalising the experience for each customer dependent upon hearing capabilities and preferences.” Lenny continues; “It is something quite extraordinary to see the life that comes back into the care home patients when they listen to music, they can often remember the words of all the songs and enjoy a sing along with their friends. The music and memories from their era bring the care home patients together, conversations and a feeling of togetherness that they might not have been able create otherwise.”
Paul Gillies, Managing Director, Silent Disco King adds “It’s truly inspirational to see our headphones used by Lenny the dementia friendly barber. It is an honour to be a part of such an important and special project. The power of music in triggering memories is one of the most powerful ways we have seen our products and technology used to date. We look forward to continue working with Lenny and his project now and in years to come.”
Another day and more true wireless in the house and watch out for more…This time around we have the new Backbeat PRO 5100 from Plantronics and they do look good. The 5100 offer many features you would expect and Plantronics are really good in the audio field and these also come with an App which I really look forward to testing out as an app can really help with the settings for the end user and fine tune their true wireless earbuds.
We will take a quick first look today and whilst we test these out feel free to ask any questions in the meantime if you are in the market for a new pair of true wireless..
I have been using the MX 2S for the last few months and from moving from using my laptops and their trackpads be it on the go or at home this mouse does not leave my side as in enhances your speed and productivity and the ability to customise it just makes it better.
MX 3
MX3 VS MX2S
The new MX 3 has arrived and I look forward to seeing what this can now offer over the MX 2S and we take a quick look and comparison in this video,there is some subtle differences between the two and this time around we have USB-C charging and you can charge this guy up for 1 minute to get 3 hours of use which is really good.
Any questions in the meantime feel free to ask and check out our 2S REVIEW ..
There is a wide variety of dashcams on the market today to suit all pockets be it cheap and cheerful and 4K options but in this field you typically get what you pay for but again this differs per brand. With Nextbase you get a good product no matter the price even if it is at the lower end which this one fits into.
Setup is as simple as ever however this one is not touch screen has a simple UI with a watered down software version of its superior yet easy to use and navigate, You can check out all this detailed in the video below and how to setup.
As mentioned this is not a touch based dashcam it is all manually controlled with simple well marked keys and easy UI ,You have your power key menu and mode on the left and behind those on the side your Micro SD card slot and on the right you have your up/down and OK key which is used to select a menu and navigate through it. An in typical Nextbase style you have the nextbase button which turns red to start recording footage on the go which you can then find on the device or when plugged into your PC to access files to share or save,there is no app compatibility here so no fussing around in that department. You also get intelligent parking mode to notify you of any bumps etc whilst you have been away from your vehicle,this is a handy feature.
DAYTIME FOOTAGE
Overall if you are new to dashcams you will find your way around with ease to use this, Given the quality is down to 720 footage here it is still good and reliable footage which can be used in any case given catching something special or just catching an accident on the fly once you hit the record button the file is saved and you have your footage at hand, this is on the cheaper end but a more reliable well known brand and it is worth the spend over sub 50 euro cameras because of the quality and assurance you have the footage and it does not get corrupted as is often the case in cheaper dashcams.
The 122 fully establishes itself as the standard entry-level Dash Cam, with improved 720p HD recording on a 5 layer glass lens and a 120° viewing angle, making it ideal for the younger or first-time driver. With free cloud video storage at mynextbase.com, be assured your footage is protected to a secure location. Our eyes on the road, your mind on the journey.
Key features: 720p HD resolution at 30 fps, 2” high-resolution screen, 120° viewing angle, free cloud video storage at mynextbase.com
The Sony Xperia 5 has dropped in just in time for Christmas to check out which follows the same design language as the previous Xperia 10 with the tall and thin shape that might not be for all but this design is growing on me but I can see why it is not for all.
Today we check out the Sony Xperia 5 and have a look at the device and see what comes with it and we will have a review in a week or two so check out the video below,the Xperia 5 is now widely available and you can see more HERE
I have countless wireless chargers here in the house but still I find the uptake rather slow here in Ireland, It is convenient yet a slower charge but no messing with cables and saving wearing your port down what have you to lose with your phone charging overnight??
Presentation to begin with here is the best I have seen in such an accessory in a long time and that alone for me is a great start with any product this comes in a quality material box and also comes with some branded stickers inside and we get USB-C out of the gate.
Like I say this is premium and there is a difference between such and cheap wireless chargers and for me having a good look is worth every penny and in this case this you get quality materials on top and no cheap plastic housing or anything like it.
This is made with Leather and Chrome and it has some weight to it which is a good thing you can feel the quality throughout. This is an upright charger so you cant have your device in landscape mode to consume media but you can still do all the things you need to do in portrait mode so no loss there, the phone will not move or budge once placed on the unit and look good doing so.
There is a nice trick up this units sleeve too with the removable oval piece which can be place flat on any surface giving you some flexibility too and not only that you can charge your Airpods or any other QI enabled device. The charge rate is up to 10-Watts but this is the norm however like I said most cheaper alternatives give you just 5-Watts and you can of course leave your case on your smartphone too which is ideal.
The question here is it worth the price, For me it is and owning multiple wireless chargers most of which are cheap and cheerful or ones that came with devices of old this will stand out and look good at any office desk or bedside locker unlike others on the market, After that it is up to you but this looks good has got a superb build and is multi functional and portable.
Elegant chrome and leather stand holds phone upright and visible on your desk
HiRise Wireless transforms to a desktop charger for the latest AirPods
Remove Power Disc to create a portable wireless charging pad for travel
Fast wireless charging up to 10-watts, even through most phone cases
Includes a 1.5-meter USB-C to USB-A removable power cable
Works with Qi wireless charging phones, including iPhone, Galaxy, and more
Tronsmart have sent us their latest True Wireless earbuds with a catchy name called the Spunky Beat,We are in peak true wireless mode right now and have many more to cover before the Christmas season and we will be giving you our views on what is hot and what is not.
The Spunky Beat are an affordable pair of true wireless but come some new technologies starting to creep into true wireless earbuds and we look forward to checking out how these perform and sound. Check out the speck list below and see what is on offer and in the interim hit us up with any questions.
【Adopted Qualcomm Chip】The chip we use in the earbuds is Qualcomm QCC3020, it’s the most advanced TWS earphone chip there is. Which means the most stable signal connection, better sound quality, lower power consumption. Bluetooth 5.0 and HD rendering technology, producing incredible high quality sound with deep bass.
♫【aptX / CVC 8. 0 Noise Cancelling technology】Thanks to the Qualcomm aptX/CVC audio technology, Tronsmart earbuds will allow you to enjoy perfect 3D stereo sound quality. It can block a range of surrounding noise and avoid wind noise during running, cycling, jogging, etc. Particularly suitable for driving, running, traveling and other indoors or outdoors activities.
♫【7 Hours Continuous Playing TIME】The most advanced Qualcomm chips have lower power consumption, which means that the earbuds can be used continuously for 7 hours(50% volume) after being fully charged. The charging case provides up to 2.5 times more charge for the headphones, in total up to 24 hours. Besides, there are two charging solutions for choose, integrated USB-A cable or the coming with USB-C cable.
♫【IPX5 Waterproof Ergonomic Design Superb Compatibility】Thanks to the IPX5 Waterproof, protects your headphones from rain, splashes and sweat for undisturbed use. Small and lightweight Bluetooth headsets, Ergonomically designed, Snug & comfortable wearing, Fits perfectly in the ears with different sizes S / M / L high quality silicone earplugs and firmly attaches the headphones in the ears, never falling out even when you are working out, Works with almost all Bluetooth devices.
♫【Two Mini Earphones with Unique Touch Function】All functions in a touch key, the operation is more simple and convenient. The headphones can be used separately or together. Intuitive gesture controls allows users to listen to music and answer phone calls on the go without worry of wire entanglement. And the built-in microphone is compatible with Siri, as well as Google Assistant. [1 Year ] if you have any problem please contact our customer service to get help.
You may of heard of Blackpods of late which are an affordable pair of true wireless that have a H1 chip built in and less then half the price of Apples overpriced version, The new Version 3 have just arrived today and come in a glorious matt black finish which Apple fans will adore as Apple just dont do black.
Today we check these out before we give them a test run and you get the full hands on experience with us and less of the “Hands On” with stock image two paragraph “reviews” that we are seeing to much of,of late,so if you have any questions in the meantime feel free to ask below or on our social handles.
