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Tech Review – Tudia Products Built in Magnet and Dual Shield Merge Grip cases for the Google Pixel 8 Pro

Tudia Products again are one of the first to drop some decent cases for the all new Google Pixel 8 series and there is two that you can pick from, one is their standard Merge Grip case and they also have a case that has a magnet built in which makes it MagSafe compatible which is excellent news for those who may cay both Android and iOS devices like me and makes them all work together with accessories.

The cases are built Rhino Technology and can take drops galore and do not add much built to the phone, I have been using the companies cases for some years now and almost always end up with their case on my phone full time in between testing other cases as we do.

You have dual layer drop protection with a soft TPU edge and this is what I like about these cases and then you have the additional grip factor the case offers which is why these have become one of my favourite case makers over the years for my phones.

You have raised edges front and back to protect the screen and camera array do the device can be placed face or back down and knowing it will not get marked on a flat surface.

The back of the case is anti- slip with extra grip so you can be sure your device is safe in your hand and on the surface it is left on. The cases are magsafe compatible and gesture compatible and the keys also work really well and overall makes these cases on of the first you should look at if you are picking up any of the new Pixel devices this year, they also cater for other brands and of course older Pixel devices.

Check out their range of Pixel cases here and the rest on offer here, then check out the video review below.

Video Review 

Healthier cooking and baking – with the new Series 8 ovens from Bosch

Anyone looking for a new oven for their kitchen should consider a Series 8 oven from Bosch.

Create flavoursome dishes in your oven

Steam cooking up to 120°C is possible with the Series 8 ovens. The clever combination of hot air and steam prepares, for example, potatoes, beet or beans faster than with classic steam cooking. In addition, up to 54 percent more nutrients and up to 25 percent more vitamin C are retained. Steam cooking leads to a perfect taste experience in every respect and saves time at the same time. In addition, the Air Fry function is part of the basic equipment of all Series 8 ovens – this means that foods that previously required a lot of fat in preparation can now be crispy and aromatic even with little fat. Simply place the prepared food on the specially developed Air Fry and grill tray, select the Air Fry function and enter the desired temperature. The oven does the rest.

The perfect cake at the touch of a button

Whether cake, muffin or quiche – in addition to a delicious taste, the right consistency is also an important criterion. Thanks to PerfectBake Baking Sensor Plus in the Series 8 ovens, this is easy to achieve. For example, “cake in shape” can be selected in the display and the oven does the rest on its own. This means that there is no longer any need to worry about the heating mode, temperature or baking time. The highly sensitive sensor continuously measures the moisture content in the oven and switches off automatically as soon as the cake is perfect. Thanks to artificial Intelligence, the oven tells you how many minutes the kitchens still need.

Smart assistance from the app

Anyone who links their Series 8 oven to the Home Connect app benefits from practical options. The oven assistant quickly and easily finds the right program for many dishes – matching the functions of the new oven. And it does so both in the Home Connect app and via Alexa voice control. In addition, the associated settings on the oven can be started directly from the diverse recipes in the app with one click. In the meantime, you can monitor and control the baking process in the app if you want to move on to the next course.

Premium design and operation

These premium ovens also set standards when it comes to convenience and design: they feature an eye-catching large TFT Touch Display and grooved Digital Control Ring. Together, these two features are an extremely simple and intuitive way of operating the appliance. They enable you to fully maximize the potential of the premium models: all the available appliance functions can be selected using the Control Ring, while the TFT Touch Display continually provides a perfect overview of which function is currently active. There’s no need to worry about fingerprints: Both the all-glass surface of the display and the control ring can be easily cleaned with a wipe.

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PSB Announces the M4U 8 MKII in Espresso Brown

PSB Speakers, long renowned for affordable excellence in loudspeaker and headphone design, announces a new Espresso Brown colourway for the M4U 8 MKII wireless ANC headphones at the CanJam premier headphone and audio show in New York City, New York, ahead of the public release. The advanced, wireless active noise cancelling headphones are the company’s leading headphone product and the new finish option will be made available across PSB sales channels in the spring of 2023.

New Colour, Same Great Sound

PSB has a long-held reputation since 2011 of creating award-winning headphones. The M4U 8 MKII implements advanced personalization technology by Audiodo Personal Sound™ along with a comprehensive set of features. The new Espresso Brown colourway continues this legacy while bringing added luxury to the mobile listening experience.

Personalised Sound with Audiodo™

Using breakthrough technology and a non-replicable set of algorithms, Audiodo Personal Sound™ calibrates the headphones to adjust to the unique hearing of every listener, revealing the “True to Nature” sound signature which PSB Speakers is known for. Through a quick and easy hearing assessment, Audiodo Personal Sound™ maps out a precise and thorough understanding of the listeners hearing, calculates what changes need to be made based on personal sound perception and hearing abilities, and creates a unique profile for every user. All customisation options, including Audiodo Personal Sound™ profiles, are accessed through the PSB Headphones app, a full-featured app that regularly keeps the headphones up-to-date with the latest firmware updates and codes.

M4U 8 MKII in Espresso Brown

Feature and Comfort Rich

Enhanced battery life, aptX™ HD Bluetooth, the latest active noise cancelling technologies and more highlight the M4U 8 MKII listening experience, while PSB’s immersive RoomFeel™ technology delivers the clear, natural sound of a live performance and stunning musicality overall. To ensure fatigue-free listening over long periods, the two-way adjustable ear pads are gyro-suspended for optimal ergonomics and supreme comfort. Soft foam ear pads, an adjustable, expandable headband and a lightweight design provide a customised, unrestrained fit so that nothing stands between users and what they want to listen to. Whether for work or play, the M4U 8 MKII headphones bring comfortable and noise-free extended listening to any hi-fi lover on-the-go.

Key Features of the M4U 8 MKII

Bluetooth HD wireless connection with aptX™ HD and Qualcomm® cVc™ technology
Separate Active Noise Cancelling (ANC), Active, and Passive Modes
All-digital ANC with digital MEMS microphones decreases audio conversion error
PSB’s latest RoomFeel™ technology with greater detail and better imaging
Personal Sound by Audiodo™ through the PSB Headphones app
Access additional features, settings, and over-the-air updates using the PSB Headphones app
NFC pairing for supported devices
Over-ear, amplified, closed back design
Physical controls for volume, playback, and mode selection
Unique dual 3.5mm input connections (left or right side)
Tangle-free cords for analogue wired and USB-C connection
1/4” stereo and dual-input flight adapters
Runs on included rechargeable battery power
Up to 25 hrs battery playtime in Active Mode
Gyro-suspended ear pads
Carry case and easy folding for travel and storage