Recently a new suite of headphones was announced by Plantronics which includes the new Savi 8220 headset which we have got in today. This headset offers quite alot and has countless features on offer with a huge bluetooth range to spanning up to 590ft which is impressive. ANC also comes on board which is quite useful in an office environment to concentration on your current work flow. There is multiple connectivity options too rather than the basic offerings we tend to see on such headsets.
We will be testing these out in the coming weeks so if you have any questions feel free to ask as per usual..
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The Savi 8200 Office and UC Series headset systems help you achieve peak performance and productivity with a range of communication features and roaming capabilities – up to 590ft/180m. One-touch controls – such as call answer/end, volume up/down and mute – let you manage calls from any connected device within roaming range. Convenient voice prompts notify you of mute status, roaming range limit, and more. And with models supporting up to 13 hours of talk time on a single charge and even unlimited talk time, Savi 8200 Office and UC Series headsets are ready to work whenever you are.
Recently here we reviewed the JBL TUNE 120 which are bass heavy and give off a great sound and bass fans will like them and today I still use these personally along with some others for my daily listening routine. New in from JBL is the Reflect Flow True Wireless which come presented really well and are fully featured and this time around we have Ambient aware and walk through present which is an additional bonus..
We will be testing these out in the coming weeks as it has now hit the festive season we are very busy with reviewing products so if you have any questions feel free to ask in the interim.The JBL Reflect Flow are IPX7 rated with 30 hours battery life and speed charge so there is plenty on offer here check them out HERE
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:
One-handed Hold：
Ergonomic design and a non-slip finish keeps your hand steady. Say goodbye to blurry photos!
Qi Wireless Charging :
Eliminate power worries. Photogrip Qi is also a power bank with wireless Qi charging.
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.
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
PACUM is the ideal kit for those who travel and again people going on holidays,this portable unit is a must have simple as that. Packing is a pain and so is the inclusion of purchases when we are away and run out of space and this simple device fixes that and better than I expected.
One handed use and minimal buttons you can not go wrong using this. There is several fittings included and one to use on other similar bags out there today. You can also inflate things with PACUM which is an added bonus as an example if you where to bring an inflatable toy on holidays you could pack it up and inflate when away and saving you looking for one to buy there is lots of options here.
The only downside if you will is the noise level but it is not that bad and better than a conventional hoover which most people would use to pack things at home such as I would but other than that this is a must have if you travel. See the video below for more and how it works.
Functions and features
Panel lights indicate the function setting
2 pump modes. “Eco-mode” & “Boost”
Pacum stops automatically
Double packing capacity in just over 1 minute
Height:86mm width:43mm depth:43mm Weight : 145g
Pacum is available now on the Masterspace website for GBP £49/USD $59.99 including shipping.
Anyone living with a disability who can and wants to work must be empowered to do so, and technology may be the solution. That was the message at this year’s Education and Technology Conference hosted by the Léargas-run EPALE Ireland programme and the Rehab Group at Tangent, Trinity’s Idea Workspace, earlier this week (16.10.19).
Managed in Ireland by Léargas, the national agency for Erasmus+ in adult, school and vocational education, EPALE (the Electronic Platform for Adult Learning in Europe) seeks to connect those working and volunteering in adult education across Europe. By working in partnership with the Rehab Group, a charity that champions the value of inclusion for people with disabilities, EPALE hope to put educational technology into the hands of both educators and students.
Discussing the importance of sharing learning and best practice in educational technology, Laura Austen-Gray, EPALE Ireland Coordinator at Léargas said “On the EPALE website we explore ways to make education more inclusive. Educational technology enables us to include new groups in education and in deeper ways. Therefore, we are delighted to work with Rehab Group on this conference, to bring new ideas about harnessing technology to educators”.
Reflecting on how technology could impact on learners Mo Flynn, CEO of the Rehab Group, told the event of a National Learning Network student, a woman with mobility and verbal challenges who can independently control her environment using Tobii Eye Gaze, eye-tracking software which enables her to operate a computer using only eye movements.
Flynn said: “For National Learning Network students with disabilities, technology offers an opportunity for them to be active participants in their classrooms and online-based learning activities and to make meaningful progress on their educational journeys. Attitudes now need to spread more readily from education into employment, the next frontier of change, but education is shoring up its transformation.
Technologies in education, when used appropriately, are tools that can promote inclusivity, collaboration and enable all of our student body to reach their educational potential, whilst having fun in the process. We at Rehab Group are exploring these technologies and believe innovation is a key strand of day-to-day work.”
Conference delegates attended workshops on Educational Technologies in the Classroom, Eportfolios in Education and heard from Stephen Howell, Academic Evangelist and Accessibility Lead at Microsoft Ireland, on how accessibility can be improved using Microsoft Translator, a software which instantly turns speech into text, an invaluable resource which enables deaf or hearing impaired learners to follow a lesson via subtitles.
Other speakers at the event included Minister Finian McGrath, Minister for Disabilities; Dr Mark Glynn, Head of the Teaching Enhancement Unit at DCU; and Roisin Doherty, Director of Active Inclusion at SOLAS.
I have been testing the Edifier TWS1 and TWS5 over the last while and have also compared them. My result is based on my own ears and subjective if you will as everyone’s ears are different but from testing countless true wireless now I have a decent opinion to offer on such products which is fair and balanced and overall both these round up well for the price you pay for true wireless earbuds and these are my first two pairs to test from Edifier..
What are the key differences?
1. Chipset
The main chipset of TWS5 is QCC3026, which is sort of better than QCC3020 of TWS1. QCC3026 is the representative model of Qualcomm’s QCC series chips. QCC3026 adopts WLCSP packing which is smaller and highly integrated, which is helpful for the design as well as the implementation of the sound cavity and antenna system, as 3026 is even more difficult to produce.
2. Diaphragm(Sound)
TWS5 adopts wool felt diaphragm, and therefore the sound quality is closer to the balance of the low/middle/high frequency and performs more outstanding in audio resolution and dynamic, compared with TWS1.
3. Antenna
TWS5 adopts LDS radium antenna, which guarantees the RF signal.
4. Charging Solution
The playback time is basically the same but the three touch-pin charging solution of TWS5 (TWS1 only has two pins) ensures better battery management of the charging box.
5. Size, Weight and Design
The size of TWS5 is larger than TWS1, and it is about 57.2g versus 41.1g of TWS1. This matters according to different user’s preference. Some may prefer smaller ones while others focus on material texture. TWS5 uses metal spray paint to enhance the texture of charging box, the indicator on it also looks better.
Things to note here is there in no USB-C and no app and the latter is something I think Edifier need to start looking at, not taking back their quality sound or products an app can give the user more control over sound and with Edifier offering quality sound in general this can only be a win for both the consumer and the company, USB-C is not a huge gripe with me but again a trend thats changing but these are older products so no huge deal to be honest right now Edifier can only excel from here on in.
Check the video below for more In short the TWS1 take the win from me by that is from my testing and my ears so some might not agree but in the long run for the price BOTH come in at you cant go wrong for your money in comparison to whats out there price much higher, I have been asked to compare both and these are my genuine thoughts and before testing I expected the TWS5 to win but the sound on the TWS1 was deeper louder and had good directional audio for me with a nice touch of bass..
A new pair of true wireless earbuds have dropped in for review and this one of the well known TWS range that is on offer as there is plenty, Recently we reviewed a single TWS earbuds which came from an Amazon seller and it was utter trash right from the get go but I have some more hope with this pair off the bat but time will tell as we check them out in the coming weeks as we have many to get through and more on the way but stay tuned.
For now though these cost around 50 euros which is not bad compared to some I have seen on sale here in Ireland at 40 lids a pop which is simply not worth the price these offer wireless charging and it works out of the box which is a good start it has to be said and they are a little smaller than the average Airpod type if you will given they look quite alot like them, People are now even buying FAKE airpods that have no internals but those individuals are just sad. On an initial first quick test I am happy to say these are not like the other TWS branded earbuds I have seen and tried out and have a good sound.
Any questions in the interim hit us up in the usual spots and we will gladly answer.
▶ The Power of 15-hour Battery Life
i500 delivers a 4-hour of listening time-all on one charge. And they’re made to keep up with you, thanks to a charging case that holds multiple charges for more than 15 hours of listening time. Need a quick charge? Just put AirPods back in the case for 45 minutes to get up to 4 hours of listening time and 2 hours of talk time.
▶ In-Ear Optical Sensors
i500 TWS Headphones have similar features with the original one such as Optical Sensors,they sense when they’re in your ears and pause when you take them out.
▶ Wireless Charging Case
i500 comes with a Wireless Charging Case, which is used for both charging and storage purposes so it won’t get lost. The Charging Case is about the size of a container of dental floss, so it’s easily pocketable. A Lightning port at the bottom lets the i500 and the case be charged with the Lightning cables you already have on hand, and the Wireless Charging Case lets you charge with a Qi wireless charger.
Following the Google Pixel 4 and 4XL launch, tech21 have announced its latest Google Pixel portfolio, launching three new cases and its self-healing screen protector. Tech 21 have been a feature here some years and we look forward to showing you what is on offer soon for the all new Google Pixel 4 so stay tuned for reviews soon.
Evo Check – tech21’s most popular phone case, complete with drop-after-drop protection
The Gaston Luga brand takes its inspiration from a French traveller who had customized his backpack to combine functionality with a stylish exterior. In the same way, our brand aims to design backpacks that bridge the gap between fashion and function. To do this, they focus on sleek designs that fit perfectly into an adventurous lifestyle.
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.
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.
At techbuzzireland we like to check out all kinds of bags that can carry technology and dont just look boring we also like to take a look at bags for the fashion conscious and that have style and these bags are just that, Stay tuned for a review soon and we also have a special discount code for our readers so pass it on to your family and friends.
The code is TECHBUZZ15 which you use at the checkout for a 15% discount. So head over now to https://gastonluga.com/gb/ and check out the fantastic range available,also to note,Right now they will gift a free Ärlig travel bag with every backpack purchase and they a new range called the Biten
