The Nokia 5.3 to go on sale with Harvey Norman,Power City and Tesco Mobile. #Nokia

HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, today announces the availability of the all new Nokia 5.3 in Ireland. Featuring a number of Nokia smartphone firsts for phenomenal value, the Nokia 5.3 features a quad camera, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 Mobile Platform and the signature two-day battery life,the device it to hit shelves next week in Ireland

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The AI-powered quad-camera helps capture the perfect shot no matter where you are, even in dim light, thanks to Night mode. Wide-angle and macro lenses help you capture close-ups, or wide, scenic shots. And with its large 6.55” screen, the Nokia 5.3 helps make the most out of streaming your favourite shows and playing games all day long. The Nokia 5.3 has a durable yet stunning, Nordic-inspired design, comes with Android 10 and gives fans faster access to Google Assistant via the dedicated button.

 

Juho Sarvikas, Chief Product Officer, HMD Global: 

“The Nokia 5.3 is unique for us because it features a lot of firsts for a Nokia smartphone at this price-point. Our goal with the Nokia 5.3 was to give fans a robust device, that allows them to both create and enjoy content in a different way. The Nokia 5.3 is an exciting opportunity for us to bring an entertainment and creative powerhouse to more people across the world.” 

 

Quad camera with innovative AI imaging to capture it all 

Discover new ways to capture moments. The Nokia 5.3 is the first Nokia 5 series smartphone to feature an innovative quad camera setup, delivering stunning photography. The main 13MP camera allows you to get great shots in any situation while the macro and ultra-wide lenses let you get up close or snap the whole scene. The Nokia 5.3 also brings AI imaging and smart tools for great shots every time. Night mode lets you capture the winning picture in low light. Portrait mode combined with enhanced bokeh effects and a depth sensor, helps your subject truly pop out in portraits.

 

Built for speed, refined for play

Bringing a big screen that transports you to a different world, the Nokia 5.3 lets you enjoy your movies and apps on a larger scale. The huge 6.55” screen fits comfortably in your hand, while letting you immerse yourself in your favourite videos or games. Enjoy silky smooth graphics and easily switch between apps with the help of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 Mobile Platform – a first for a Nokia smartphone. 

 

Plus, fans will be able to do more and charge less by taking advantage of the Nokia 5.3’s signature two-day battery life. The 4000mAh battery and AI-assisted Adaptive Battery feature, help you stream shows and play games without worrying about charging.

 

Nordic inspired design – powered by Android 

Durability never looked so good. The Nokia 5.3 comes with a sleek glass front with a durable composite back that’s designed to honour its Nordic design heritage and inspired by the land of a thousand lakes, is available in three beautiful finishes – Cyan and Charcoal.

 

The Nokia 5.3 just keeps getting better with two years of Android upgrades and three years of monthly security updates. It will also come ready for Android 11 and beyond. Pure Android delivers a software experience with a streamlined interface and no bloatware. Plus, the Google Assistant button gives you a little help wherever you go. Keep up with your fast-paced life with Google Assistant – ask questions, see your schedule and even dim the lights.

 

Pricing and availability 

The Nokia 5.3 will be available nationwide in Harvey Norman, Powercity and Tesco Mobile and comes in Cyan and Charcoal with the 4GB/64GB RAM/ROM configuration priced at an average retail price of 199 Euros. The device is already listed in Littlewoods and Argos too sim free.

Review – Google Nest hub. Goes on sale in Ireland today for €89.99 #GoogleNestHub #Tech

The Google Nest hub has been around some time but now it goes on sale in Ireland today which is welcome news this comes a day after the Google Pixel Buds went on sale which I am enjoying and you can see the full hands on review HERE.

The Nest hub is basically a mash of a google home and a tablet but it just works, You get visuals rather than voice which is more realistic because sometime I feel like an idiot talking to a speaker and the same applies to all including my Alexa gadgets in the house but hey it makes like easier and so does the Google Nest hub and the integration into the home is just great if you own multiple products like lights,security cameras,tv and more and you can control them here too as you could do on your previous gadgets but its the screen that makes it more real for me.

This is a well built kit and comes wit a decent speaker that sounds good too and can be paired up with existing google products which is a seamless process I might add. There is a volume key on the rear and a switch to turn of/on the mic and that is it,the rest can be done on screen by voice or by using the simple UI and you can customise it too by using images from your smartphone or pre installed ones and use the nest hub as a image carousel which is nice in the home setting,this can be ideal for the kitchen,sitting room or perhaps beside your bedside locker the choice is yours its not too big or intrusive and blends in anywhere plus you have an ambient display which adjusts the screens brightness to fit the current setting and works well. I have been using this all over the house to see how it worked and it works perfectly fine no matter where I place it or what the light situation is.

The Nest hub does allow calls but you cant be seen which might be a downside for some and there is no keyboard like there is on the echo show and no built in browser so to speak but you do ask google and it does the rest it is a bit more refined and feature rich than the echo show which I still use, the echo show offers these two omissions but it is no huge deal as google’s voice detection is class and gets it right most times,they are two great products being honest and do their jobs well and priced fairly, One thing I do not own any nest product and would like to have a complete singular ecosystem in the house from one manufacturer so it can all work seamlessly and not all home security systems work with it just yet.

Overall it is a great product to have in the house to make life much more simple you can even plan your commute,get tips listen to music and much more and all done by voice and you get all your information at a glance. For 89.99 this is a bargain for someone who is yet to delve into home IoT or perhaps someone looking to add to their setup.

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10 Things to Know About Google Nest Hub Smart display  

 

 

1. Introducing Google Nest Hub 

Google Nest Hub brings you everything you love about Google Home–now with a 7” display to give you help at a glance in any room at home. With the Google Assistant built-in, you’ll always see your best and latest shots from Google Photos. Plus, view and control your compatible connected devices from a single dashboard. Simply use your voice to watch YouTube and play songs from YouTube Music on a crystal clear speaker*now. And with Voice Match, get your personalised calendar, answers from Google, and more. Hub helps with the little moments so you can enjoy the big moments.

2. Thoughtfully designed for any room  

Google Nest Hub’s design is compact, so it fits in any room–like your kitchen counter or nightstand. And, with its Ambient EQ Light Sensor, Hub adjusts to match the colours and lighting in its environment, so photos on Hub seamlessly blend in with your home decor. The display is big enough to get visual, immersive answers from Google, and watch helpful videos from YouTube, all with a full-range speaker that delivers crystal clear sound. Available in two colors from the Google Store—Chalk and Charcoal.

3. Get help at a glance 

With the Google Assistant built-in, Hub brings the best of Google right to your display–see your family activities with Google Calendar, watch how-to videos from YouTube. Plus, ask questions and find visual, immersive answers from Google on recipes, local business info, sports, weather and more. Getting ready for a party? Just say “Hey Google, show me how to tie a bowtie” to learn something new. 

8. Get hands-free help in the kitchen [OPTION 1]

Discover recommended recipes brands like [insert local partners], follow step-by-step directions, set timers, conversions completely hands-free and at a glance. And for those moments when you’re not quite sure how to dice an onion, a simple “Hey Google, show me how to dice an onion” will stop the recipe and play a how-to video from YouTube to help you get it right. 

8. Find your own balance [OPTION 2]

Our Digital Wellbeing tools make it easier to focus on your friends and family. Downtime lets you block your device from responding between certain hours, like after bedtime and during dinner. Filters ensure everyone in your home is enjoying family-friendly content.

9. Your helpful home3

When you combine Google Nest Hub with Nest products, like the Nest Hello Doorbell, Learning Thermostats, and Nest indoor and outdoor cameras, you get the best of Nest and the power to control your home with your voice or from the home view screen. “Hey Google, show me who’s at the front door” immediately shows your front door on Google Nest Hub. You can lock the door from the Google Home app or with swipe on Hub. We’ve made having a thoughtful home easier than ever. 

 4. Relive your memories with Google Photos

Google Photos was created to help you store, organise, relive and share your memories. On Google Nest Hub, you can use your voice to show pictures you’ve taken in Google Photos and see your favourite albums even when the display is not in use. Thanks to machine learning, With no uploading hassles, Google Nest Hub is a great gift for grandparents and friends that enjoy sharing your memories.  

5. Control your connected home in one view1

The Google Assistant works with hundreds of devices and now Google Nest Hub makes it easy for all of those devices to work with each other. With Google Nest Hub’s home view, now you can see and control compatible devices in one place, by touch or by voice. Just swipe down to monitor cameras, dim the lights, control the TV, and more from a single dashboard–no more switching between apps. See who’s at the front door with the Nest Hello video doorbell and check in on the kids with Nest Cam Indoor security camera.2 Even when you’re away from home, thanks to the new Google Home app you can still manage your home.

6. Get hands-free help with YouTube 

Enjoy YouTube’s video catalogue directly on your Google Nest Hub. While you’re cooking in the kitchen or getting ready in the morning, you can watch sports highlights, YouTube creators, cooking clips, and how-to videos with just your voice. Plus, play your popular songs and music videos from YouTube Music in crystal-clear sound. You’ll see recommended YouTube videos on your home screen–personalised just for you.

7. Better together

Google Nest Hub is designed to work seamlessly with Made by Google devices. See who’s at the front door with Nest Hello video doorbell, view your best and latest photos as you capture them on your Pixel 3, and send your entertainment straight to the big screen with Chromecast devices.4 And with multi-room, play popular songs from YouTube Music, Spotify and local radio stations across Google Nest Hub and Google Home speakers.

10. Peace of mind while you’re away with the Google Home app

With just a tap, you’re always in control of your connected home. No matter where you are, you can use the Google Home app to monitor and manage devices easily—including compatible lights, cameras, TVs, speakers, and more.5 You can even customise Routines to do what you need at just the right moment. (Available on both Android and iOS.)

Check out more features and commands at g.co/hub/explore 

Google Nest Hub Requires WiFi and a compatible mobile device.

1 – Controlling certain devices and features in your home requires a compatible smart device, such as compatible smart cameras, lights and TVs. 

2 – Nest Hello Video doorbell and Nest Cam Indoor security camera sold separately.

3 – Chromecast sold separately.

5 Controlling certain devices and features in your home requires a compatible smart device, such as compatible smart cameras, lights and TVs.

Google provided us with the Nest hub and we did not get any compensation for our review they are also seeing this review for the first time and had no copy approval.

Review – The Creative SoundBlaster X3. #Creative #Gaming #Tech

The first Impressions of the SoundBlaster X3, looked spacious and appealing to the eye once taken out, the first feel was a plastic frame with 3 buttons that didn’t feel out of place with an LED in the middle. It consisted of a volume wheel which was made from metal giving it a better look and feel of weight. The wheel is also a button for different modes and to connect to Bluetooth which will get to later.  The quality of the feel of the X3 felt solid, with good  packaging, made out of solid  materials  as compared to the previously reviewed Creative Sound Blaster G3, which we listed as “plastic seems flimsy”   https://techbuzzireland.com/2020/05/08/review-the-creative-sound-blaster-g3-usb-c-dac-creative-gaming-tech/

The SoundBlaster X 3 includes a USB type C to type A converter which would suit modern-day technology, it comes with a lot of connection choices on the back of the blaster such as a front, side, rear and C/SUB line out so plenty of options but does not come with any of the other types of connections. The USB cable was extra-long which is great to allow connections a distance away.

Once turned on the SoundBlaster x 3 was appealing as the LED lights turned on behind the wheel which gave it a look of intensity, portrayed as a powerful Sound blaster.

 

Package contents,

  •         Sound Blaster X3.
  •         A USB type C to type A converter.
  •         Quick and easy set up guide.
  •         Leaflets & Instructions of more in detailed instructions
  •         Warranty Guide

Warranty – 2  Years

 

Compatibility:

 

The compatibility of this particular SoundBlaster X3 it is more aimed in the direction of PC players rather than consoles like the PlayStation 4 and Nintendo switch. This was used with a PlayStation 4 on our tests.

Apps,

SoundBlaster command,

And for the X3 in particular SXFI app,

Setup.

In the case of the PS4, the set up was pretty basic as all that was needed was the USB type C to type A converter to connect the SoundBlaster X3 to the PS4 which can be done on the Nintendo switch the same. Then plug your headset/ (headphones and mic) to the aux for the headphone and if the mic is separate there is a mic aux connection too.

 

 

To set up on the PC all of the connections from your normal speakers can all go into the back connections on the SoundBlaster X3 and will come through the headset with the aux connection on the front of the sound blaster a mic can also be connected separately to the headset/headphones.

The setup is similar for all the consoles, which can be set up for your gaming, movie and music experience by the different colour LED lights.  We observed to get the full benefit of the SoundBlaster X3 you should then download the 2 App to your smartphone above or to your PC.

In this case, the consoles and app were used on the PlayStation 4 slim & the Samsung s10.  Connection to the phone and Soundblaster via Bluetooth required the download of the sound blaster command app and set you, blaster, in Bluetooth mode.  The connection was via the Search for the X3 in the app and put the X3 in pairing mode by holding down the volume wheel until it flashes its white LED.

SXFI app

The Install of the App was easy, scan the QR from the box follow the link and download the app. Once connected the SXFI app goes through a tutorial to select your headphone and will ask to take a picture of your ears and head to customise your headset for your gaming experience, ( This part of the installation is unusual without leaving a logic for its purpose on the install ). Once finished go to the SB command app and the data will link and the command app will give the option for music and different types of games which is a great feature and once the SXFI is activated on the app your experience gets a whole lot better.

SXFI technology has done a great job at creating a 3D surround sound out of your headset which is enjoyable for players and all music and gaming experiences.

                         

Overall:

There are a few hiccups with the app as if you click of the app the SoundBlaster will have to reconnect when the app is turned back off but once the setting is done it won’t change until the phone tries to reconnect but only a small error wouldn’t be too much bother. Other than the plastic case and buttons the SoundBlaster X3 overall is a great audio experience when connected with the apps. The mic sometimes echoes but is not a huge problem for the user and can be solved but it is full of options and great settings for all sorts of games.

The pre-set options for numerous games, default earphones and the options to change the audio experience is a delight for gaming, a setup in the right direction to enhance the audio gaming experience.  BUY HERE Price £109.99

Review – Google PixelBuds. Earbuds done right. Now on sale in Ireland #PixelBuds #Pixelbuds2 #Google

Google Pixel buds go on sale today in Ireland for  €199 and I have been testing these out for a week, given I own a pretty large collection of TWS earbuds in all shapes and sizes and including strange cases which is fine it is nice to have a variety and to see what is on offer but the latest offering from Google the new pixel buds 2 is something different, That begins with the matte white finish case,I can’t let go of it,it is shaped like an egg and is robust with 2 LED lights and comes with wireless charging and then the buds which look like mints in your ears but so what, they deliver in all respects..

Pairing to your smartphone is simple and there is an app and the app is also a great feature underpinning their functionality giving you choice on how to use them,it is an excellent app with great visuals for those who are not tech savvy on how to control the buds and this I really like and something we should see more of in the future.In fact it was the most enjoyable set up app I have used in a long time. The only thing missing from the app is an EQ setting but to be honest you do not really need it here.

The buds themselves are small and light and fit really well in the ears you will forget they are there after a few minutes but they fit tightly and snug and there is extra tips to suit all ears so it is a matter of finding the right size for you, they do offer some noise isolating too from the get go but you also get adaptive sound and in ear detection too.

Controls are simple swipe gestures which you will need a few minutes to get use to due to the small footprint of the surface just like many other earbuds out there but once you get use to it you will be a pro in no time getting the commands right.. We take a look at this in the video and you have all the controls you need,volume,skip,reverse track,play and pause and manage calls and of course you have google assistant on tap here too. Lost your pixel buds ?? No problem

When it comes to sound these really shine,better than expected,the pixel buds have 12 mm dynamic speakers, I did not check the previous pair out so can’t say if they are better but if you just happen to pick these up you will not be dissapointed, I test many earbuds and these really did deliver  with all my usual testing tracks,You Tube and Netflix and also great on calls  with beamforming microphones that focus on your voice, plus a voice accelerometer to detect the vibrations of your jawbone . No lag latency noticed either… Well balanced is the best word to sum them up.

One thing I also love with these is the option to respond notifications without touching your phone, example I use WhatsApp and Messenger alot and if I get a message I am notified by voice on the earbuds and can listen to it and also respond via the earbuds by voice,this is truly a great feature and saves time.. Also you can get real-time translations right in your ear should you wish say on holidays for example. If you are on the go they come with an IPX4 rating so you are good to go for activities outdoors and so on again helpful and no need to get your phone out.

Should you buy these? Yes if you are in the market for a new pair of earbuds get them, There is too much banging on about Airpods that are overpriced and simply not worth the money and there is better out there for less.

TEN THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE PIXEL BUDS

1

Brilliant sound, all around

 With custom-designed 12 mm dynamic speaker drivers, Google Pixel Buds deliver rich, high-quality audio. A unique hybrid acoustic design combines the best of in-ear and earbud styles. The eartips gently seal the ears to isolate loud outside noises and deliver powerful sound. The spatial vents reduce that plugged-ear feeling, and let through just the right amount of environmental sound so that you can stay aware.
2

Iconic design

 Pixel Buds were designed to sit almost flush with the ears for a low-profile look, so they’re not easily knocked out when putting on a hat or removing a jacket, and you can wear earrings without worry. The charging case is small and pocketable. Soft and smooth, it even doubles up as the ultimate fidget toy. Pixel Buds come in Clearly White.
3

Comfortable and secure fit

 Because everyone’s ears are shaped differently, we scanned thousands of ears to create a design that’s comfortable for as many people as possible. Eartips in three sizes ensure that your earbuds can be customised to best fit your unique ear shape. Each earbud’s stabiliser arc gently tucks into the ear, and together with the soft-fit eartip, helps Pixel Buds to stay put securely and comfortably, even when you’re exercising. 
4

Clear calls, anywhere

 Each earbud has dual beamforming microphones that focus on your voice, and a voice accelerometer to detect the vibrations of your jawbone when you’re talking. These features help you to sound crystal clear on calls, even in noisy and windy conditions, such as when you’re running or cycling.1
5

Adaptive Sound

 Adaptive Sound dynamically and subtly adjusts the volume as you move between quiet and noisy environments, so you don’t have to constantly raise or lower the volume. This comes in handy if you’re moving from the quiet of your home or office to somewhere noisy, such as a city street, a busy café or public transport.2 Adaptive Sound adjusts for sustained noise, rather than one-off background noise, to ensure a non-disruptive listening experience. And if you manually adjust the volume, Adaptive Sound will be temporarily disabled to respect your settings.
6

“Hey Google”

 Talk to the Google Assistant hands-free to start your workout music, continue a podcast, or send a quick reply – just say “Hey Google” or touch and hold either earbud while you speak.3 
7

Real-time translation

  

Get real-time translation right in your ear while using a Pixel or Android 6.0+ phone.4  Say “Hey Google, help me speak Japanese” to start a conversation. Whether you’re finding your way around foreign countries or connecting with multilingual family and friends during the festive season, you can easily understand and be understood.
8

Touch controls

  

Important controls are a touch away, so you don’t have to pull out your phone. Tap your earbud once to play/pause, twice to skip, three times to rewind, or swipe to adjust the volume. Controls are identical on both earbuds, making gestures easy to remember.
 
9

Water- and sweat-resistant

 Google Pixel Buds are water and sweat-resistant, so rainy days and sweaty workouts are no problem.5
10

Battery life and
wireless charging

 Get five hours of listening time on a single charge, and 24 hours with the case. A 10-minute charge in the case gives you two hours of listening time, and an hour in the case will give you a full charge.6 Google Pixel Buds is Qi-certified, so you can easily charge them without reaching for a cable. Just place the case on a compatible wireless charging pad.7

 

Google provided us with the Pixel Buds and we did not get any compensation for our review they are also seeing this review for the first time and had no copy approval.

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Amazon Prime subscription scam call renewal to watch out for. #AmazonPrime #Fraud #Scam

This morning we had two calls from the same guy who claimed to be FRANK MURPHY from Amazon PRIME services and saying our Amazon Subscription should be renewed at a cost of €79.99 These calls are automated though,however on the second call we got an operator called Frank Murphy who claims to be from Amazon but obviously not who then asked for some information which you can guess by now is credit card details. This scam has been going on a while in the UK. Earlier in the year this was happening here in Ireland but now seems to be back in action.

After being asked to press 1he said calls are recorded for training and quality purposes which is utter bullshit and once telling him the same back he then hung up, Above is the two numbers you need to watch out for and just block them on your house phone or mobile phone. Other incidents on similar scams would be to download software onto your PC and this gets them access to everything, Amazon never ask for such information or call you either to renew subscription so be aware it has already cost people millions. These calls came in on our senior posters house phone but we will try record them in full should they come back or call my mobile as I have call recording software on it,that will be interesting.

If it happens to you head here

Update. Called back again. Have a listen https://youtu.be/k0r08sScbt0

The Nokia 5.3 now available in Ireland. #Nokia

The Nokia 5.3 is the latest device to go on sale here in Ireland following the 5310 and 1.3  in which there has been lost of interest on site but we will be still waiting a while for the top of the crop 8.3 5G. The 5.3 comes in at €179.99 on Argos and €194 with Littlewoods and no surprise there with the extra few quid thrown on there for good measure.

Featuring a number of Nokia smartphone firsts for phenomenal value, the Nokia 5.3 comes with a quad camera, the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 Mobile Platform and the signature two-day battery life. The AI-powered quad-camera helps capture the perfect shot no matter where you are, even in dim light, thanks to Night Mode. Wide-angle and macro lenses help you capture close-ups, or wide, scenic shots. And with its large 6.55” screen, the Nokia 5.3 helps make the most out of streaming your favourite shows and playing games all day long. The Nokia 5.3 has a durable yet stunning, Nordic-inspired design, comes with Android 10 and gives fans faster access to Google Assistant via the dedicated button.

14 Free apps for the senior community. #Apps #Help #Seniors

Technology doesn’t age discriminate. Its usefulness and practicality is undeterred by your life experience or the color of your hair — whether it’s full of color or beginning to gray. In recent years, record numbers of seniors have opted to live more digitally connected lives.

About 42% of seniors (65 and older) own a smartphone, according to the Pew Research Center, and that number has more than quadrupled over the last several years. Additionally, the vast majority of seniors — 67% — use the internet.

Still, that doesn’t mean that the days of asking grandchildren for a little help with setting up a new tablet or downloading an app have disappeared. Almost 75% of seniors say they need at least some help setting up new electronic devices.

If you’re the owner of a new smartphone or tablet or you’ve had a device for some time and want to learn more about how it can make life easier or more meaningful, here’s a guide to the best apps for staying connected with friends and family, remembering to take medications, exercising the mind and so much more. Wikibuy have sent us this inforgraphic to share check it out.

JAM Audio launches TWS Athlete and TWS Exec earbuds. #JAMAudio #TWS #Tech

JAM Audio today announced the release of the TWS Athlete and TWS Exec true wireless earbuds, two affordable everyday options designed to deliver truly wireless freedom from active workouts to business on-the-go.

Free from wires, free from worries, TWS Athlete and TWS Exec true wireless earbuds provide total freedom and isolation from the noises around you.  Each new release to JAM Audio’s true wireless collection of under £100 earbuds deliver a full set of features to prove you don’t need to spend a fortune to get professional, true wireless freedom.

“Featuring our first ear hook design as well as our first stem design, we are excited to expand our true wireless family with the TWS Athlete and TWS Exec by offering an affordable true wireless option for both athletes and professionals,” explains John Mikkola, JAM Audio Director of Consumer Electronics Sales. “We know that fit is key when it comes to true wireless listening and we have listened to our customers by offering two new fit options for the budget friendly listener who is not looking to compromise style or sacrifice functionality.”

TWS ATHLETE

Ideal for getting your sweat on anytime, TWS Athlete features an ultra-flexible ergonomic ear hook design to ensure a secure fit that moves with you and won’t come loose when you really start moving. With an IPX5 rating, the TWS Athlete sweat-resistant materials are all-weather ready. The earbuds feature a 6-hour on-board battery life and up to 30 hours total with the charging case. The simple, one-button controls on each earbud make hands-free calling even more comfortable and convenient. Premium full-range drivers offer booming bass to get the blood pumping and keep the music flowing during even the toughest of workouts.

PRODUCT FEATURES

  • 6+ hours of playtime, 30+ hours total with charging case
  • IPX5 sweat resistant and all-weather ready
  • Over-ear hook design for ultra-secure, comfortable fit
  • USB-C charging
  • Three size ear tips (S, M, L)
  • Bluetooth® 5.0
  • SKU: HX-EP525
  • RRP £49.99

TWS EXEC

Designed for business, travel and everyday convenience, the TWS Exec makes workdays at home and on-the-go more professional and convenient. Dual microphones minimise ambient background noise so you can make and receive crystal-clear calls to stay focused.  Rare earth neodymium magnets deliver rich, full sound, packing punchy bass, clean mids and crisp highs all while using less power and keeping the buds lightweight. The stem design form factor ensures a secure and comfortable fit to keep you moving. Intelligent touch controls and seamless pairing offer convenient functionality to take your business to the next level. The TWS Exec earbuds deliver 8 hours of on-board playtime, with up to 32 hours total with the sleek, circular charging case.

PRODUCT FEATURES

  • 8+ hours of playtime, 32+ hours total with charging case
  • Dual microphones for background noise reduction and call clarity
  • IPX4 rating for sweat-proof and weather-resistant design
  • Intelligent tap touch controls
  • Micro USB charging
  • Three size ear tips (S, M, L)
  • Bluetooth® 5.0
  • SKU: HX-EP625
  • RRP £69.99

TWS Athlete and TWS Exec are available now at uk.jamaudio.com, Amazon and select retailers nationwide.

RHA launches the True Connect 2 True Wireless. #RHA #TrueConnect2 #TWS

RHA has announced a second generation of its award-winning TrueConnect true wireless earbuds. With a 44-hour battery life, powerful and immersive audio, crystal clear calls, and new touch controls, you can experience the world at your fingertips. Available in Carbon Black and Navy Blue for £129.95/ €159.95/ $149.95/ $169.95. We have reviewed their first installent and they have been a great pair of true wireless with that unique charging case that I love and also the build quality is something to note here. See that review in full HERE 

 

GO FURTHER

 

Imagine what you could get done in nine hours – and now imagine what you could get done in 44. The TrueConnect 2 is a huge step up in efficiency. With nine hours per charge you can get more done throughout the day, and our signature flip charging case brings the total to 44 hours. Sticking the empty buds in the case for just 10 minutes gives over an hour of playback.

 

BE TRANSPORTED

Be totally immersed in your audio. The TrueConnect 2’s refined sound signature produces clear sound with balance and increased power.

YOUR WORLD, ON DEMAND

Along with new touch controls, the TrueConnect 2 is compatible with Siri, Google Assistant and Alexa. Simply touch the earbud and speak to access a world of connected features.

STAY CONNECTED

 

Using Bluetooth 5 tech, the TrueConnect simply stays connected. Immerse yourself in your playlists, or catch up with your friends without fear of dropouts or interruptions. No more ‘can you hear me?!’. The TrueConnect 2 also uses noise-reducing mics on both earbuds to remove background sounds when you make or take calls, ensuring that outgoing audio is clear.

 

Available online and instore for GBP129.95, EUR159.95, USD149.95, USD International169.95, the TrueConnect 2 keep you connected wherever you are.

 

Global Marketing Manager, Colum Fraser, said: “We wanted to make a pair of earbuds that could be used for every part of our day – whether that’s commuting, working, exercising, or chilling on the couch. We’re really chuffed with how the TrueConnect 2 has turned out – same great design as before, and now built for more.”

 

ACCESSORIES

 

  • Charging case
  • Ear tip holder
  • USB-C charging cable
  • Dual density silicone ear tips

 

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

 

Battery (buds) 9 hours 30 minutes
Battery (case) 34 hours 30 minutes
Noise Isolation Passive
Environmental Resistance IP55 rated
Driver 6mm dynamic
Range 12m
Weight 6g (earbuds), 91g (case)
Interface Capacitive touch
Sensitivity 97dB
THD ≤1%
Earbuds Operating Temperature -20 – 60 Celsius
Charging case operating temperature 0-45 Celsius
Warranty 3 years, international