Poco has some new phones on the market and today we are checking out the Poco X5 5G, POCO make affordable devices and gives people more features for their money which is a good thing and for me personally have seen many now in resellers here in Ireland and priced well and a good few models at that so there is something for any budget from my findings and that is what it is all about and the cost to performance ration has come onto mobile phones now some time. The last POCO device was the X4 Pro 5G s0 it will be interesting to see what has changed since then.
Today we unbox the latest on offer and take a tour of the device so if you have any questions feel free to ask as usual and we will gladly answer any questions you might have and stay tuned for more soon.
The POXO X5 5G comes with the processor Snapdragon 695 which provides an uninterrupted user experience for high speeds and performance, as well as high download speeds. The device offers the perfect combination of RAM and ROM to keep content smooth and enjoyable. Users who “run” many functions at the same time can switch from one application to another thanks to Dynamic RAM Expansion Technology 3.0 which allows more apps to stay active in the background.
Thanks to the battery at 5000mAh you can go from work apps to gaming, listening to content, surfing social media without a problem. No need to worry about low battery when you can watch videos on YouTube for 21 hours. The device charger at 33 can fully charge the device in just 68 minutes , that is, as long as it takes a break to eat before you continue gaming or the latest episode of your favorite series. A fully charged device gives you surfing and social media interaction up to 12 hours
Skullcandy are on a roll with collabs of late and their latest offering again is limited and called the Grind Haze, The 420-focused Grind HAZE True Wireless Earbuds are backed by Skullcandy’s voice-driven platform, Skull-iQ and if you have not tried Skull-iQ it is a great feature to have on your earbuds and basically lets you control them by giving a command “hey skullcandy” and what you want done and it is a feature that works really well as we have tried and tested in on several pairs of earbuds from the company now.
Derek Steiner, director of global brand partnerships comments “Leaning on the iconic Purple Haze strain for inspiration, it’s no coincidence our 420 limited-edition Grind HAZE buds look good enough to smoke. They also pass the vibe check thanks to hands-free voice control, which makes it easy to maintain a chill atmosphere while mellowing out to a relaxed playlist.”
Today we bring you a hands on first look at the latest earbuds and of course if you have any questions feel free to ask and we will answer as we always do and stay tuned for that full hands on review soon here and on our YouTube very soon.
Skullcandy Grind HAZE out of case – tecbuzzireland
Skull-iQ Smart Feature Technology – Issue simple, hands-free voice commands to take calls, change tracks, adjust volume, turn on Stay-Aware Mode, activate device assistant, launch Spotify Tap, and more
Over-the-Air Updates – Update earbuds via the Skullcandy App to add new features for enhanced functionality and to extend the life of the earbuds
Premium Audio Quality – Experience supreme sound thanks to expertly-tuned acoustic drivers, dual noise-reducing microphones for natural and clear call quality and a noise-isolating fit
Up to 40 Hours of Battery Life – Listen longer with 9 hours of battery life in the earbuds and 31 hours in the charging case
Personal Sound – Tune your audio experience to your unique hearing ability via the Skullcandy App by taking a real-time audio test to create a Personal Sound Profile for optimized audio levels
USB-C Rapid Charging Case – For 10 minutes spent in the case, receive 2 hours of battery life
Auto On/Connect – Enjoy automatic turn-on and pairing with the last device used
IP55 Sweat and Water Resistance – Go on any adventure without missing a beat
Built-in Tile™ Finding Technology – If an earbud is misplaced, simply ‘ring’ it from the Tile app
The Grind Haze can be bought for £69.99 MSRP on Skullcandy.com
Edifier has new cans and I am all excited as over the last while we have been doing way to many earbuds and it has been a while since we have seen some decent cans arrive not forgetting the last installment from Edifier the WH500 which are a great pair of headphones if you are on a budget.
The latest from Edifier called the WH950NB have landed in for review and first impressions are good out of the box with the choice of materials and the specs sings to a good tune, but how will they sound, we will find out over the coming week or two with a full hands on review and of course checking out the Edifier Connects app. If you have any questions drop em below or on our social media accounts and we will gladly answer them.
The WH950NB is certified to both “Hi Resolution Audio” and “Hi Resolution Audio Wireless” standards with LDAC certification. The headphones have been expertly tuned by Edifier’s world class audio team to deliver professional studio grade sound. The headset reaches a frequency response of 40kHz and output high quality audio quality. Whether it’s listening to music, audiobooks/podcasts, gaming, using for conference calls or travel, the Edifier WH950NB provides exceptional levels of control and audio as users utilize a selection of highly competitive features.
Main Features:
Active Noise Cancellation + Ambient Sound selection
LDAC codec with Hi-Res Audio Wireless certification
Advanced 4-Mic ENC for the best voice clarity
Personalization EQ and select various music modes in Edifier Connect APP
Supports Google Fast Pair for Android users
1.5 hours fully charged for at least 34 hours playtime (ANC ON)/ 55 hours (ANC OFF)
Fast Charging: 7 hours play back in just 10 minutes
40mm dynamic driver
Double Protection for safe hearing: Volume less than 85dB and a cut off timer
Foldable and lightweight design. Ideal for daily use, conference meetings and travel
Collaboration tools are a thing now and we have covered many tech solutions for this over the last year and we have a few to look at now and the first one up is a new name to many probably more so in Ireland that overseas and the company is Boom Collaboration which has set out to make live easy in these workplace or home meeting scenarios and not only that I know many who have now converted garages or a room into an office at home too and again at tool like this is ideal to carry out such tasks with ease.
The Boom UNO is a complete conferencing system that combines a 120° wide angle full HD camera with a 360° omnidirectional microphone and built-in speaker. The compact stylish device has plug-and-play functionality via one USB cable and is available in black and white color variants. It is compatible with Zoom, Teams, Webex, Google Meet and all the major meeting apps.
A status light is complemented by full duplex HD audio, a vertically adjustable lens and touch keypad with volume and mute controls. Boom Collaboration was created in 2020 by founders Fredrik Hörnkvist and Holli Hulett, in a bid to disrupt the sector and stand out from the crowd – creating high performance, high value advanced products.
Check out what this new kit looks like and if you have any questions feel free to ask.
The latest from Jabra has dropped in and only recently announced their latest product to hit their portfolio is the all new Jabra Elite 4 which is aimed at those who work and play and looking a the features given here they certainly seem to fit the bill but what is notable here is the price they come in at with all these features listed below.
Calum MacDougall, SVP at Jabra, said: “The modern earbud user is looking for tech that’s ready for work and play at their fingertips, whilst not compromising on key features. The Elite 4 offer a solution to this and is the perfect all-rounder, designed to help users to concentrate, connect, and call without distractions. It is the ideal companion to balance work and life.”
So as per ususal we will be putting these to the test as always and if you have any questions feel free to ask on all our social etc and we will answer and have a full hands on review soon and check them out towards the previous models we have reviewed in the unboxing video below.
Key features of the Elite 4:
· Bluetooth® Multipoint means seamless switching between calls and apps
· Fast Pair and Swift Pair ensure instant connections to laptops/phones
· Active Noise Cancellation blocks out background noise
· Comfortable fit for all-day wearing
· 4-microphone technology for optimised call clarity
· Up to 22 hours total battery with ANC on (28 hours ANC off)
· Go solo feature to use either earbud for listening or taking calls while the other charges
· Spotify Tap playback
· Qualcomm® aptX unlike competitors
· IP55-rated rainproof protection, plus 2-year warranty
The Jabra Elite 4 is available in selected retailers, MSRP £99.99 / €99,99
Recently Skullcandy launched another collaboration and this time it is with Burton, in recent times the company has had several collabs which we have been delighted to cover and have a hands on experience with and long may these collaborations continue, For example there was the Doritos editionCapcom Street Fighter edition and Skullcandy Inequality Crusher headphones.
“Jake Burton Carpenter spent more than four decades advancing snowboard design and fighting for lift access for snowboarders at resorts around the world. Skullcandy was born on one of those chairlifts. Without Burton, snowboarding wouldn’t be what it is today. In a way, Skullcandy might not be either,” said Derek Steiner, director of global brand partnerships, Skullcandy.
Both a Skullcandy and Burton ambassador, Olympic Gold Medalist and three-time female Snowboarder of the Year Anna Gasser, lends her image to the Skullcandy x Burton collaboration. She not only drives progress in her sport but in her community as well, pushing boundaries and inspiring up-and-comers to follow their dreams.
“With similar backgrounds and philosophies, this collaboration with Burton has been a long time coming,” Steiner continued. “A collection with a look this loud, needs serious performance to back it up and Skullcandy’s Crusher Evo, Push Active and Mod deliver just that. We hope this unique collab inspires our fans to express themselves on the mountain and in life, always daring to venture down the road less traveled.”
Today we have a first look at the latest and if you want our full review we shall have one, again these are products that we have reviewed on site before however freshened up wit their latest collab and look really good.
Features
Skullcandy x Burton Push Active True Wireless Earbuds – £79.99
Skull-iQ Smart Feature Technology
Hands-free voice control
Up to 44 hours total battery + rapid charge
IP55 sweat and water resistant
Flexible, over-ear hooks for a secure, exercise-focused fit
Update features with the Skullcandy App
Built-in Tile® finding technology
Skullcandy x Burton Mod True Wireless Earbuds – £54.99 RRP
Multipoint Pairing
Clear Voice Smart Mic
Adjustable Stay-Aware Mode
Customization via Skullcandy App
Up to 34 Hours of Battery Life + USB-C Rapid Charging Case
SwitchBot is passionate team dedicated to building products that help enrich people’s lives by making the world around us more interactive, fun, and accessible and they are conscious that sometimes completely re-fitting a home with smart products is neither economically viable, nor is it great for the environment and their mission is the fill this void and offer products that are made for people from all walks of life, across the world, one SwitchBot at a time.
Switchbot is not new for those who have not heard of them either in fact we reviewed some of their products in the past and rather than bin old stuff they can change it with tech or upcycle it which is great and the company has been around since 2016 and their product portfolio has grown to give your house a full overhaul inside and out having the latest features on board to making this a very good ecosystem to look at should you be in need to change things around, I prefer to have one ecosystem in house but due to my work it is hard to do and having multiple apps is a pain controlling your home.
This setup here is for inside your home and I have heard so called Irish security experts on radio stating it is pointless having indoor security in your house which is utter rubbish as indoor cameras can serve in well in several instances such as keeping an eye on pets your elderly relatives and more.
Today we take a look at the set-up we have been sent to check out and stay tuned for more to come from the company and if you have any questions feel free to ask and again if you have any concerns regarding security in your home or need advice please ask.
FUJIFILM Europe GmbH, Imaging Division, has launched the new INSTAX MINI 12 Instant Camera (hereinafter “MINI 12”). Built with all the best bits of the popular INSTAX MINI instant camera series in mind, plus impressive upgrades, MINI 12 combines a fun aesthetic and enhanced features in a camera designed to fill the world with joy.
With its inflated, bubble design, MINI 12 carries over the main features of the most recent INSTAX MINI 11 Instant Camera (launched in 2020), including Close-Up/Selfie Mode and Auto Exposure adjustment capabilities, but also features a new Parallax Correction feature, in which the camera’s viewfinder aligns with the lens when using Close-Up Mode, reducing object shifts, resulting in a centered photo. MINI 12 also features automatic flash control, which helps create beautiful images in both bright or low-light situations.Its updated lens structure provides intuitive steps for both powering the camera on and off and accessing the popular Close-Up/Selfie Mode with a simple twist of the lens.
“The INSTAX MINI series has long been an incredibly popular choice to introduce the fun of instant cameras to photography lovers, old and new, thanks to its playful design, ease of use, and affordable price,” said Shin Udono, Senior Vice President, Imaging Solutions, FUJIFILM Europe. “MINI 12 takes this series to the next level with an iconic bubble design that pops with joy and creativity. How you see the world is shaped by the lens you see it through, and MINI 12 brings users a new unique perspective.”
Five exciting colorways
MINI 12 will be available in Blossom Pink, Mint Green, Clay White, Lilac Purple, and Pastel Blue. It is expected to be available from 16th March 2023 at a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price of €90.00. The INSTAX MINI 12 will be available for purchase at FUJIFILMI stockists nationwide. For more information, please visit www.instax.ie/cameras/mini-12
And that’s not all – FUJIFILM Europe GmbH, Imaging Division, have also
announced the launch of Fujifilm’s free, downloadable INSTAX UP! Smartphone App (hereinafter “INSTAX UP!”), designed for INSTAX instant photography fans to digitally scan, store, and share their photos in one place.
With INSTAX UP! users can:
Scan their INSTAX prints and store them digitally in one place
Organize their photos by category/list views for easy locating
Easily share stored photos and collections via social media or text
Import photos from other INSTAX apps (INSTAX mini LINK, INSTAX Link WIDE etc.) into the INSTAX Up!
Keep informed about the latest INSTAX updates, tips, and other creative content
INSTAX UP! has been developed with the help of consumer feedback; where users wanting to digitally store and share INSTAX prints have previously used simple smartphone picture taking of photographs. This technique can result in the glossy surface of the print to cause reflections, as well some distortion including loss of texture of the border film. INSTAX UP! simplifies and improves the process for storing your favourite INSTAX prints digitally and turning them into shareable posts.
“INSTAX UP! is a new solution that solves the problem of easily digitizing and sharing high-quality INSTAX prints,” said Shin Udono, Senior Vice President, Imaging Solutions, FUJIFILM Europe. “Enhancing the overall INSTAX experience, INSTAX UP! will enable instant photo fans to digitally organize and archive their creativity, and easily share their photos with the world, helping preserve special memories and inspire more.”
Tranya have just dropped a new product onto their portfolio of tech and it is geared towards the fitness folk and much more and they are the all new X5 sports earbuds. Well these do wrap around the ears giving you a better secure fit and are packed with features for the fitness enthusiast only that there is more on offer when it comes to the spec sheet for those who are into the specs.
Check out the features below and while we test them as always feel free to ask any questions you might have and we will gladly answer and stay tuned for a full hands on review soon on our YouTube channel and of course here.
