Review – Rocketbook Everlast – Your digital notebook. #Tech #Digital #Notebook

This initial view of this looks like a standard notebook with a pen. This comes with 32 pages to write different types of notes. At first glance, this looks like a typical A4 diary, nothing special spiral notebook.  The first page has 7 different categories which are organized to create images in specific folders, this allows you to write/draw on the sheets, then using an app, an image is taken of the text which is then electronically stored as a PDF or Jpeg.

 

Features:

  • Erase with a Damp Cloth – Use Everlast with pens, highlighters, and markers from the Pilot FriXion line. Wipe pages with a damp cloth, and watch them erase
  • Environment-Friendly – Quit wasting paper and throwing away old notebooks. Everlast is endlessly reusable—the last notebook you’ll ever need.
  • Blast to Eight Hot Apps – Rocketbook is integrated with all the cloud storage services you already use.
  • Always in Airplane Mode – Power up your Rocketbook anywhere, even where other electronics have to be powered down.
  • No Whiteboard Required – Share notes and sketches with colleagues even if they weren’t in the meeting, or even if there was no meeting at all.
  • Organized – Students, engineers, designers, managers use Rocketbook to be more organized, creative and productive.

Practical use:

The Rocketbook System allows standard writing on one of the 32 pages. Once the text/artwork etc is completed, one of the 7 symbols at the bottom of the page can be marked. A standard smartphone using the App (iPhone 6 was used on this review) allows a digital image of the page to display on the smartphone. This image was scanned automatically via the phone camera via the app. The iPhone was held above the Rocketbook, with the pages manually turned over and scanned automatically.

1 / 8

The app used machine vision to search and scan the page (There’s was no need to push a button). To scan the text/ art the app distinguishes the symbol marked (one of 8 symbols) and sends the image direct to the pre-set folder in a variety of locations.  The Rocketbook allows integration to a variety of products, Google Docs, Dropbox, iCloud, Evernote, email and more using the quick to setup app.

The App:

The Rocketbook app has got good feedback with 4.4 out of 5 for over 2000 feedback. The setup on the iPhone was standard with no issues. The Rocketbook app allowed writing in a traditional paper and pen notebook, then with the use of a smartphone digitizing all notes and sending them to the chosen destination. The Rocketbook app allows integration to a variety of products. The app requires setting a destination for each symbol, which can be Email, Google Drive, Dropbox, Evernote, Slack, Box, and iCloud.

If you have an apple watch, you can create a picture/text on the Rocketbook and store this as your Apple watch face. There is a variety of these types of options on the app.

2 / 9

Note:

  1. This is not recommended for a lefthander, this is due to the smudges of the text when writing from right to left.
  2. Don’t leave the text on any page for over a month, as this may leave the text difficult to remove.
  3. The Pilot Frixion pen range can be purchased in most stationary shops, (a little bit more expensive than your typical pens but can be under €5).  These pens can write on a normal sheet as a pen and erase as required like a typical pen. I have used these pens for over 5 years removing the need for tipp-ex correction fluid.
  4. This may sound strange but if the notebook is left in a hot environment like a car in the sun the writing may seem faded, as at 60 degrees Celsius the writing disappears due to the ink, the notebook can be put into the freezer to cool down and the text returns, something from Bond! (but works)

Conclusion:

This is a product changing from Analogue to digital with ease in organizing handwriting/art via a standard looking spiral notebook and smartphone. The Rocketbook features advise that the text/ art can be scanned and forgotten, – This does what it states on the packaging The Rocketbook is like a notebook, well-built and sturdy, writing is standard (except for left-handed persons). The book is easy to clean but requires cleaning via a damp cloth (included).  The smartphone via the app detects pages and stores them in chosen destinations in an appropriate format.  This can integrate into a variety of products via the app including Google Docs, Dropbox, iCloud, Evernote, Slack, OneNote, and Email.

If this could convert the handwriting to text on your laptop, this would be the number one product of the year.  This has practical applications whether as a student, engineer, designer, or managers minutes, which can be organized easily and stored. This is an interesting technology bringing handwritten notes/pictures into the digital area stored and organized easily.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Rocketbook-Everlast-Reusable-Notebook-Journal/dp/B071Y3MSRK/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1533766173&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=rocketbook+everlast&psc=1

Price:     £34.99

Review – Garmin 55 Plus dashcam. #Garmin #Dashcams #Motoring #Tech

The Garmin 55 plus is the latest installment from Garmin which brings us much the same as previous iterations offering a simple UI easy to install unit and good footage all caught on a not so attention seeking piece in your car window.

Features

  • Small and inconspicuous when mounted on windscreen
  • High-quality 3.7MP camera with 1440p video capture that works well in bright and in low-light conditions
  • Advanced driver alerts include forward collision and lane departure, Go Alert, red light and speed camera warnings
  • Includes lifetime safety camera updates
  • Incident detection (G sensor) automatically saves footage of incidents on impact
  • GPS records location, direction, speed, date and time to show exactly where and when incidents occurred, plus built-in Wi-Fi for wireless video sync
  • Voice control allows you to start/stop recording, take a still picture or start/stop the Travelapse photo capture feature
  • Quick and secure magnetic mount, easy to stow and go

UNBOXING

If you are going to invest in a car invest in something like this and if you are buying a new car ignore the bullshit 360 external view from your internal screen which is not worth a flying hoot should you be in a car crash this is not the selling point in cars alongside Wi-Fi which is a lame atttempt for mobile operators to get you in on another bill most of us have mobile phones which are Wi-Fi hotspots by default.

Setting up is simple as before and as I had part of it already there it was even easier so for those moving on to it will be happy, You get a sticky pad with a magnet two come in the box should you make a haimes of the first job as they are hard to move and re fixing them is pointless as they simply wont stick again. You also get a generous cigarette charger which should be a thing of the past now and we should be looking at USB options and USB-C in the units themselves.

 

The UI here is the same as before and the same changes still need to be applied some safety features are a bit sensitive and create false negatives especially the voice commands which pick up soundbites from conversation in-car or on the phone and also your radio or CD/Media player taking up valuable space on your memory card.  I have done a video on this and the UI before which is in-depth.

The unit itself is also again small and will not draw attention to your car and can be placed cleverly depending on your car windows angle there is still today some idiots who smash car windows to nick your dascham but this one will not draw attention and I like that idea.

All that matters here with these really being short is how the footage looks and it does a great job with no fishbowl effect with 1440p its great I have already garnered much attention with some clips taken which are on my you tube channel.. The footage is good crisp and clear even looking in at a distance.

The price on this is what might put some off but for gods sake it’s a worthy investment. Most of the sub  €100 dashcams on sale now at discount stores are piles of dirt your footage is crap your card gets corrupted and build quality is lame so go spend the extra money shut up moaning and you will one day thank me for it.

HALFORDS    CURRYS/PC WORLD

Review – BT Mini Wi-Fi Home Hotspot 600 Kit. #BT #WiFi #Home #Tech

The Mini Wi-Fi Home Hotspot highlights the ability to provide fast reliable broadband using the home power socket to create secure Wi-Fi. There is no requirement for additional wires required. The box came with what looked like 2 larger plugs with network sockets attached. The principle is to extend the Wi-Fi range in the house with a secure Wi-Fi hotspot with a strong signal.

Dimensions:

  • BT Mini Wi-Fi Home Hotspot 600: 76 x 66 x 70 mm (H x W x D)
  • BT Broadband Extender 600: 76 x 65 x 63 mm (H x W x D)

Broadband Extenders & Home Hotspots:

  • Uses your home electrical wiring to extend your broadband network anywhere in the house
  • Works with all broadband providers
  • Link with other Home Plug AV powerline adaptors
  • AV600 powerline & N150 wireless technology
  • Compatible with AV200 and AV500 technology devices
  • Uses latest AV600 technology for smooth multiple HD / 3D streaming
  • Secure wireless network – no configuration necessary
  • Simple push-button Wi-Fi connection set-up with hotspot
  • Two Ethernet ports for multiple wired devices
  • Available as a kit or a multi kit

Warranty – 3 Years Warranty

Setup:

The setup was very easy, plug in the Wi-Fi extender then a cable to the standard router / hub using the supplied network cable. The other plug (Wi-Fi-home hotspot) the other plug in another room.  Once plugged in after a few minutes the light turns a steady green.

There was an option to connect the laptop etc via an ethernet cable also, this was not required using the Wi-Fi option worked well. This was plugged into an external shed at the bottom of the garden having no Wi-Fi coverage, once the setup was done Wi-Fi was available. There was a small drop in speed as tested on speed test site, but a minimal loss.

 

Note The BT Mini Wi-Fi Home Hotspot 600 Kit will only transfer the speed coming into the home, it will not increase the speed rather extend the speed  in to the home, this can be tested using a speed test site, e.g. www.fast.com,  The Mini Wi-Fi Home Hotspot is recommended to plug directly into the mains socket , not an anti-surge socket or extension cable.

Conclusion:

The standard router supplied by the networks should suffice for a typical home but thick concrete walls, or foil back installation on walls may block Wi-Fi signal’s. The BT Mini Wi-Fi Home Hotspot 600 Kit is a simple product that works, (provided you are on the same internal electric mains connection in your property). The setup is quick with minimal technical knowledge required.  This allows Wi-Fi in parts of your property that your standard router (as supplied by your network provider) does not cover.

The key to this product from BT, is that it works to extends your broadband for access in those hard-to-reach places. This can be got in 2 / 3 plugs to extend the range. If Broadband is limited or patchy in parts of your home this is a reasonable inexpensive method to extend the Wi-Fi that works. This is an easy decision to make on a quality BT product to extend the range.

BUY – https://www.amazon.co.uk/BT-Wi-Fi-Hotspot-wired-Powerline/dp/B015E3MJY2/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1532719579&sr=8-3&keywords=bt+wifi+600+hotspot

Review – BT Elements 1km Single IP67 Rated Cordless Phone with Answering Machine

The BT Elements 1 km Single is an IP67 Rated Cordless Phone with Answering Machine and Nuisance Call Blocker. This cordless phone looks albeit like a normal cordless phone but has one unique feature above most other phones the 1 km Range. The unit is built solid protected from dust and capable of withstanding water immersion between 15 cm and 1 meter for 30 minutes. The phone is slimmer than many phones which has builders feel to the phone.  The Cordless Phone has an answering Machine and Nuisance Call Blocker.

 

Box Contains

  • 1 x Remote base unit
  • 1 x Handset
  • 1 x Charging pod
  • 1 x PSU
  • 1 x Telephone line cord
  • Rechargeable batteries
  • Quick start guide
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Note: the phone comes with a UK telephone lead, compatible adapters or Ireland cables are freely available at minimum cost.

 

Dimensions:

Weights (g)

  • Base: 161   Handset: 172    Charger: 82

Dimensions (cm)

  • Base: 12.6(H) x 12.8(W) x 6.5(D)
  • Handset: 19.6(H) x 5.5(W) x 3.1(D)
  • Charger: 4.5(H) x 10.8(W) x 7.9(D)

Features:

  • Long cordless range (50 m indoor 1 km outdoor)
  • IP67 rated (protected from immersion in water and dust proof)
  • Nuisance Call Blocking technology installed
  • Built in answer machine and text messaging
  • Robust handset with belt clip

Other useful features include a 200 name and number directory, a handy 6-line mono display which is backlit and has contrast control, 50 number calls list, 30 number redial list and call waiting indicator. This phone also has 10 polyphonic and 5 standard ringtones to choose from, a VIP indicator, 9 quick dial memories, a keypad lock and secrecy function. The text messaging option is not available in Ireland due to the networks.

Warranty:

Disappointing warranty with a 1-year manufacturer’s warranty, for an environmentally sealed cordless phone that can withstand water ingress and take a knock or two, 1 year is minimal.

Setup:

The Setup is minimal, plug in the phone and connect the cable to the base station. The cables are designed that they cannot be inserted incorrectly. The time and date require setting initially with a few different menu. There is an abundance of features, the Nuisance Call Blocker is a handy feature to prevent unwanted calls. The long cordless outdoor range is the unique feature of the phone allowing call made and receive up to a range of 1 km and up to 50 m indoors, this is ideal for the end of the garden, farm, or used in a business in a workshop, or large warehouse.

The belt clip initially seems a waist but over time this was perfect saving the hassle to carry the phone in your back pocket, the cordless phone required little charging with 13 hrs talk time, up to 160 hrs standby time. The features clock, calendar and alarm are easily setup. The cordless phone is GAP compatible which means when other handsets can be registered to other base systems allowing you to receive incoming calls and to make outgoing calls.  The contact address book copies between the BT handsets.

Call quality:

The call quality can’t be faulted. This was tested in the house and walked a long distance away from the house, the audio to the caller and receiver was perfect albeit a slight distraction from external noise.

 Conclusion:

This BT Elements 1 km has all the features you would expect form a cordless phone but has the extended range, perfect for a business area in a large office, warehouse etc This has an answer machine, (up to 30 mins recording time) Nuisance Call Blocker built to withstand a knock or 2 and waterproof. The Speakerphone for hands-free calling is great when on hold. The cordless is not the most visually appealing handset (hefty and wider than typical BT cordless phone) but makes up for this in terms of functionality, range and build.

It may be beneficial to look toward a double / triple handset to ensure you are within range of a handset.  Additional handsets are available to expand the telephone system. This can be used for domestic or business but if your current phone does not cover the area required, this is a definitive choice for the extended range.

BUY AT  https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00Q66HP96/ref=twister_B00S163KJS?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Smart Bicycle system Blinkers makes you visible and gives you tips. #Blinkers #Cycling #Tech

With the Autumn Equinox around the corner, falling on the 23rd September this year, the cooler and darker nights are starting to set in which means waving goodbye to what has been one pretty outstanding Summer! However with the recent weather events and more expected its time to get visible for cylcists due to the shorter evenings and darker mornings.

Thankfully for those who wish to continue cycling in the dark, Blinkers offer a multi-functional Smart Bicycle Lighting System with front, rear and laser lighting available allowing users to indicate left or right using a wireless remote control on the handlebar and display a rear light when they are braking/slowing down to make those darker commutes, evening training sessions or just the freedom of early morning or late night cycling that bit safer and enjoyable.

Armed with a set of Blinkers and the below handy tips on cycling in the dark, the transition from summer to winter cycling will be smooth & seamless process.

Blinkers smart lighting system aims to make communication between cyclists and other road users as simple and effective as possible and therefore increase safety. With front, rear and laser lighting available it allows users to indicate left or right using a wireless remote control on the handlebar and the rear light shows when the cyclist is braking/slowing down.

With the laser set, a circle shows around the bike so that there is no question about where the cyclist space is and aims to reduce the numbers of accidents that occur when a driver drifts or turns into the cyclist’s lane. They are designed to be used for up to 20 hours so whether on a daily commute or a leisurely ride, Blinkers will keep going as long as you do.

Blinkers have also kindly put together seven top tips for cycling in the dark for new cyclists. Feel free to use any of the below.

TOP TIPS FOR CYCLING IN THE DARK

 

1. LIGHTING

Having adequate lighting on your bicycle is a legal requirement when cycling in the dark. Not only are lights vital for being seen by other road users but they can also offer better understanding between cyclists and vehicle users due to the increased functionalities such as turning indicators, brake lights and laser projection.

2. CLOTHING CHOICE

Clothing choice should have the dual function of keeping you warm as well as making you visible to other road users. Pack layers in anticipation for a temperature drop, waterproofs for those damp days & don’t underestimate the value in having reflective panels, fabrics & designs on your clothing.

3. REFLECTIVE ACCESSORIES

Invest in some reflective accessories such as wrist bands, ankle bands, reflective strips, stickers or tape to enhance visibility & add to your safety.

4. EYEWEAR

A pair of clear glasses are a wise accessory to have to reduce the loss of visibility and protect your eyes from debris, mud & grit thrown up from the road, strong winds and spray on those wetter journeys.

5. ROUTES               

If you have a choice, try and stick with routes you are familiar with to avoid any unknown obstacles, poorly surfaced roads or complicated junctions. Testing the route out in daytime & planning your journey is beneficial to make you more at ease with night cycling.

6. BUDDY UP

Night cycling can be daunting, especially in the beginning, so buddy up with a friend or join a local organised cycling group. You will be grateful for the company & help should you ever unfortunately develop a mechanical problem.

7. STAY VIGILENT AND NEVER ASSUME

Cycling can be risky at the best of times, never mind in the dark. Stay vigilant (as you would in daytime cycling) for any hazards and never make the mistake of assuming, even if lit up like a Christmas tree, that a driver has seen you when completing a manoeuvre.

Fujifilm launches “instax SQUARE SQ6 Taylor Swift Edition” #FujiFilm #TaylorSwift #Tech

FUJIFILM recently launched its’ ‘instax SQUARE SQ6 Taylor Swift Edition’ and ‘instax SQUARE Film Taylor Swift Edition’. The two products, designed by instax global partner, Taylor Swift, are the latest additions to the instax lineup, which allow users to shoot and enjoy on-the-spot photo printing. Taylor Swift fans will certainly love this piece of tech in their bag and you can grab it right now..

The ‘instax SQUARE SQ6 Taylor Swift Edition’ features a gold-colored newspaper pattern on a black base for a stylish body with a design similar to Taylor Swift’s latest record-breaking album reputation. The metallic ring around the lens goes well with the gold design pattern, giving a luxurious finish. An authentic reproduction of Taylor Swift’s autograph is printed on the back of the body, and it also includes Taylor Swift original camera strap and film case. Original Taylor Swift Edition film, featuring a print of Taylor Swift’s autograph on a black frame.

The ‘instax SQUARE SQ6 Taylor Swift Edition’ and ‘instax SQUARE Film Taylor Swift Edition’ are currently on display as part of the instax Experience Booth located at each stop of the critically acclaimed “Taylor Swift reputation Stadium Tour,” which has broken multiple records to date and will culminate in Japan at the Tokyo Dome November 20 and 21. The products of instax series have been widely used all over the world since its first launch in 1998, and cumulative shipments have exceeded 30 million units across the globe. Fujifilm will continue to spread the instant photo system “instax,” which allows everyone to “enjoy printing photos as they take them,” around the world.

The instax SQ6 Taylor Swift limited Edition RRP€180.00 and instax SQ6 Taylor Swift film (10 PK) €13.00 are available at FUJIFILM Stockists nationwide.

Amazon Announces New Echo Devices in Ireland—New Ways to Add Alexa to Every Room. #Alexa #IoT

Today, Amazon introduced a new line-up of Echo devices, Echo companion devices, and a new Amazon Smart Plug, making it even easier to bring the features and convenience of Alexa to any room in the home. If you have not used something like this you are missing out on tech that makes life much easier around the home they are really great and a popular tech item today and make ideal gifts for the tech partner in your life. I was a bit dubious of this kind of tech in the house but use it still today but there is those whom have security issues but hey just turn em off when not in use.

New Echo devices include:

All-New Echo Dot: The easiest way to bring Alexa into your home, now with a new speaker for louder and crisper sound, an updated fabric design, and still only £49.99. The next-generation Echo Dot features a new fabric design and more powerful sound—and it is still the best way to add Alexa to any room. With an all-new curved shape and fabric finish.

Echo Dot is available in Charcoal, Heather Grey, and Sandstone, letting customers easily mix and match. Echo Dot now has improved sound and a new compact design. Put an Echo Dot in every room to ask for information or for the weather, play your favourite music in a multi-room music grouping, set timers and alarms, and control compatible smart home devices.

 All-New Echo Plus:  Drops in at £139.99.   Just say, “Alexa, discover my devices,” and Echo Plus will automatically discover and setup compatible lights, locks, plugs, switches, and more without the need for additional hubs or apps. Echo Plus now includes an embedded temperature sensor, so you can set temperature-based routines using other smart home devices. For example, when the living room reaches 26 degrees, Alexa can turn on a fan connected to a smart plug.

Echo Plus has a larger 3” Neodymium woofer and increased back volume so that the bass feels stronger and the mids and highs are clearer. It also features an all-new fabric design and is available in Charcoal, Heather Grey, and Sandstone.

All-New Echo Show: An all-new design, upgraded speaker, a stunning 10-inch HD display, and a built-in smart home hub, plus all the glanceable features customers love about Alexa for £219.99.

“Customers tell us they love the convenience of being able to ask Alexa to show them things,” said Jorrit Van der Meulen, Vice President, Amazon Devices International. “Today, we’re making the voice-first, visual Echo Show experience better in every way by adding even more experiences to delight our customers—a dynamic and vivid display makes watching videos even more enjoyable, new speakers for music and music videos, two-way doorbell video calling, simple set-up and control of smart home devices, Skype calling to friends and family, and all-new visual features.” 

The all-new Echo Show is completely redesigned with a vibrant 10-inch HD display that shows colourful, fresh, and compelling visuals. So when you ask Alexa to show you the weather, watch a video or display your shopping list, the experience is even more delightful.  The screen is complemented by dual, side-firing 2-inch Neodymium drivers, a passive bass radiator and Dolby processing to deliver expansive sound with deep, powerful lows and crisp highs, perfect for listening to your favourite music. Just ask to play Amazon Music, Spotify, TuneIn, BBC Radio and more—plus, with Amazon Music see the on-screen lyrics play along with the music.

The Perfect Sous-Chef for your Kitchen

Cooking with Alexa makes the all-new Echo Show even more useful in the kitchen. Simply ask Alexa for step-by-step cooking instructions. Once you have chosen a recipe, say “Alexa, let’s start cooking.” Alexa will then walk you step-by-step through your favourite recipe with visuals; and there is no need to touch the screen with wet or dirty hands from cooking, you can use your voice to cue next steps in the recipe. Enhanced step-by-step cooking is rolling out to UK customers later this year, including improved visuals, the ability to set timers and more recipes.

 

Video Doorbell and Built In Smart Home Hub

Coming later this year, customers will be able to use a new video doorbell integration that works with Ring doorbell cameras. Customers will be able to ask Alexa to play a chime and make an announcement when someone rings their doorbell. When the doorbell rings, just say “Alexa, answer the front door,” to see and talk to whoever is there without having to open the door. You can also use Alexa Routines to play custom announcements when the front door camera detects movement or someone rings the doorbell.

Echo Input:  £34.99. Echo Input lets you add Alexa to your existing speaker. Echo Input connects to your speaker through a 3.5mm audio cable or Bluetooth, and features a four-microphone array so you can talk to Alexa from across the room. Echo Input is just 12.5mm tall, so it blends easily into every room.

Unlike Echo Dot, which has a built-in speaker, all audio is played through the connected speaker rather than through Echo Input itself. When connected to Echo Input, your speaker can be added to a new or existing multi-room music group. Echo Input will be coming later this year and will be available in Black and White.

Echo Sub: Add deep, rich bass to music playback on Echo devices for £119.99. Echo Sub is the first wireless Echo subwoofer for those who want to pump up the bass when listening to music on their existing or new Echo devices. You can connect Echo Sub to compatible Echo devices to create a 1.1 or 2.1 pairing for stereo sound. Plus, with the equaliser feature you can adjust the bass, mid-range, and treble using the Alexa app.

“We want you to have access to Alexa everywhere—in your kitchen, in your living room, in your office, and more,” said Jorrit Van der Meulen, Vice President, Amazon Devices International.“Today, we’re excited to expand the number of ways that customers can add Alexa to their homes, so they can use Alexa to make their lives more convenient and easy.”

Amazon Smart Plug: Control compatible lights, fans, coffee makers, and more for £24.99.

With the Amazon Smart Plug, you can use your voice to control your lights, fans, coffee maker, and more. The Amazon Smart Plug is the first Wi-Fi smart plug to use Wi-Fi simple setup, making it easier to start – and expand – your smart home with connected devices.

 

All you need is an Alexa-enabled device like Echo, Fire TV, Fire Tablet, Sonos One, or even just the Alexa app on your phone to get started. From there, easily set a routine that turns your lights on at 6:00 a.m. and your lights off at 10:00pm; and with multiple Amazon Smart Plugs, you can control multiple outlets.

Availability – Echo Dot, Echo Plus, Echo Sub and Amazon Smart Plug are available for pre-order starting today and will start shipping next month. The new devices announced today join the all-new Echo Show, Echo, and Echo Spot to create the Echo family of devices

ProtonVPN expands to Ireland offering a better choice for online security. #VPN #Tech #Security

The ProtonVPN map continues to grow — this week they have added Ireland to the list of countries where they offer an IP address. Ireland was the sixth most popular country a recent community poll, further proof that everyone loves the Irish. ProtoVPN now have servers available in 25 countries, including Ireland and still have big plans ahead.

The four new servers in Dublin are reserved for users with one of thier paid plans. ProtonVPN works on various desktop and mobile clients: Android, Windows, macOS, Linux, and iOS.

These servers will allow users to access some of their favorite streaming sites, such as ITV, Channel 4, Hulu, and now, the Irish channel TG4. With these new VPN servers in Ireland, users with a paid account can browse the Internet with an Irish IP address, letting anyone follow their favorite Irish shows from anywhere in the world.

See HERE for more details.

 

Review – Soul Transform Wireless headphones. #tech #headphones

If you want something that’s light,sounds good and does not sweat your head or ears these are the go-to headphones right now.

I go through and use headphones quite alot be it for testing and personal use and the common theme particularly with fitness most will give you the sweaty ears and head treatment which is annoying and for the most part unavoidable with leather cupped cans. These Soul Transform seem to avoid this due to the design and materials used and another factor to include is how light they are.

Build quality here is great alongside looking good with a flexible band and strong joints these should last some time, Joints are an issue with many headphones but how they are executed is the issue but these are executed well and are robust and I can see them lasting.

Battery life is 18 hours and this lived up the manufacturers claims by multiple charge tests so this is a good USP here for not only those who will use these for fitness but those who have long commutes, You don’t need to be a fitness head to just use these anyone can. They also come with a carry bag which is great.

The headband has a typical plastic top but its got three areas cut out for breathing and on the underside another layer of rubber which is well vented to allow your head to breathe. The cups impressive,light and as soul have claimed “times of sweaty headphones have now come to an end: The earpads are removable and washable and the specially designed headband is also breathable due to its small air holes. The materials used for these over-ears make them almost as light as a feather with only 155 grams”.

The speakers of these headphones range from 20Hz – 20kHz and have been developed according to the proven Soul Signature recipe. This sound ensures the right balance of powerful bass and clear mids and highs. Thanks to Bluetooth 4.0 the over-ears connect to a smartphone in just one second. Trying all genres lows,mids and highs these sound great and also have good bass which many folks like to have these days  but again you can adjust via your smartphones media player. Also to take note call quality is as you would find on your smartphone and was crisp and clear.

Controls are all on one side which makes life easy with raised easy to navigate controls keeping things simple and these work well too and I have had no issue here with them at all. Also on the same side (R) we have a mic LED light, 3.5mm port and micro usb charge port. This set up is best as having controls and ports divided between two cups is annoying but that’s my POV.

Would I recommend these? Yes especially for those into fitness. Not only that anyone that has long commutes and prefers something light and that has good sound these are ideal. They come in two colours Black and Red but perhaps more will come along in the coming weeks which would be nice and give the consumer a choice.

BUY HERE