Recently Doro introduced a new trio of devices to their portfolio for 2025 which was the Aurora A10 Aurora A20 and the device we have here today the Doro Aurora A30 the top of the range device.
Aimed at more capable seniors you could say this is a fully fledged Android device with their own Doro Easy Interface on top which you can easily switch around from one to the other and an important feature on board is TeamViewer which enables others to access the phone in real time for those in need, we can look at this later on.
A recent Doro study revealed that 51% of seniors worry about pressing the wrong thing on their devices, while 49% struggle with app navigation. To address these challenges, the phones feature three physical buttons for easy calling and a dedicated home key, making navigation simpler for all users, including those with impaired sight or dexterity. The devices, with the buttons and their streamlined interface, also provide quick access to Google Gemini features. With loud and clear sound quality powered by Doro ClearSound, they ensure crystal-clear communication.
Over the next few weeks we will be testing this device out and if you have any questions need answering feel free to ask us on all our socials and do check out the unboxing video below for more and watch out for more videos..
Doro Secure™ Button – One-touch access to immediate support and assistance.
Doro Easy™ Interface – A simplified smartphone experience tailored for all users.
Loud and Clear Sound – Doro ClearSound ensures optimised audio for enhanced clarity.
Remote Support – Loved ones can provide assistance remotely, reducing stress and ensuring a seamless experience.
Eco-Friendly Design – Crafted with recycled materials, reflecting Doro’s commitment to sustainability.
Easy charging – The Doro Aurora wireless charger makes charging easy and seamlessly blends into the home environment. It is ideal for hands-free video calling and comes with a dimmable light to be able to see at night easily. Available for purchase separately to the phones or as a bundle.
It is coming in the Winter months now and it already has some reach for their electric blankets and turning on their heating which is what we do and no better time to check out a new Premium Eco Smart LED Heater from Aeno. This is the latest piece of tech for the home we have been testing out over the last while coming up to the Christmas Season.
This heater can be placed on the ground or wall/ceiling mounted so there is choice and does not have to be a fixed heater, today most people tend to use portable heaters and this is certainly portable and not only that it does no look like a heater at first glance, it literally takes two minutes to set up on its legs if you are leaving it on the floor and the job is done and you can still move it around the house should you wish to do so.
The design is quite nice it is thin 11mm to be exact and light and looks like a wide monitor PC screen when you first take it out and set it up, there is controls on the sides but you have an app to do other changes and set things up to your needs which is handy and we take a look at this in the video review below.
One of the standout features of AENO Smart Heaters is their ability to SMART Mode when it is needed to maintain a configurable comfortable temperature without loss of electricity to the air. All models of AENO heaters are more efficient than other types of heaters and heating methods (convectional heating, air conditioning, floor heating, central heating). The heating is done through infrared rather than convection.
The AENO app – techbuzzireland
Quickly and effectively uses the whole 700+ Watts of power without wasting heat and money. Panel temperature can be changed through the application from 120 degrees Celcius to 60 degrees Celcius change the range of temperatures from 700W+ to 150W+. It cost me about 8 euro a week to run.
It is twice as efficient as a conventional heater. Once the room is heated to a set temperature, the heater automatically switches off, not wasting electricity, while upkeeping the room temperature (in SMART Mode). Upkeeping the room temperature is always cheaper. You can save energy and money and stay warm for the entire heating season. Traditionally the portable heaters you find in electrical stores today are not very economical on your electricity bill and don’t tend to be too expensive and this is the reason why so if you want to save money and have a stylish looking heater spending the extra money pays off in the long run.
Finally being able to control this with an app you can have your room heated before you get home a the tap of a button if you have not set a timer which in the Winter months is a win and checking my costings on my meter vs this it does save money and does not have to be left on all day and you are total control.
Aeno Premium Eco Smart Heater | 240-AGH0004S | Black
Features and benefits
The perfect combination of fast heating and energy savings
Safe for children and animals Fall/Tilt sensor – auto power-off if fallen and notification to APP
WIFI Compatiable with IOS and Android – Set up wintin 1 minute
Efficiency – 100% uniform distribution of heat in the room, and as a result, energy saving
Infrared + convection heating method – Heat the Room up to 30 m3
Eco packaging and Eco friendly materials – safe, natural, durable AND only 11mm in width
Low power consumption – 160 Watt-hours to 700+ Watt per hours – Adjustable panel temperature 60 °C – 120 °C
Ambient Room temperature sensor in cable Provide a more precise room temperature reading for more comfort
Smart Control – AENO Mobile application – time setting, room heating temperature selection
The AENO Smart Heaters are available from Harvey Norman
Need to spruce up your shiny new iPhone all from the one brand well QDOS has you covered here with their latest range of accessories for the all new iPhone 15 range, the have sent over a case and screen protector for us to check out and they will certainly keep that expensive purchase in good order.
The QDOS TOUCH PURE + SNAP Case and OptiGuard ECO GLASS PLUS for the iPhone 15 Pro will not cost a lot of money and is a worthy investment so don’t be shy protecting your phone and you can buy the latest and greatest from Apple you can afford to keep in in top shape as I always say.
The case to start with is super comfy and soft in the hand and gives you additional grip which is vital in my opinion and I say this all the time with good cases like this they are worth the spend, the camera nump is protected and there is a lip around the front of the device too so the device can be placed face down. The keys are tactile and work well too and you can see that in the video review below.
The screen protector is also nice and has a black edge which matches up well with the case and phone giving it a seamless look and is now three times stronger than regular tempered glass and overall both will keep your shiny new iPhone protected over the next year or two. Check out the video below for more and stay tuned for much more for the iPhone 15 Pro.
HYBRID SOFT + SNAP Case
FeaturesRecycled liquid silicone case:
• Premium, sleek and elegant design
• Soft to the touch, easy to grip
• Dust and splash resistant
SNAP: MagSafe compatible, optimised for 15W charging
PURE: Permanent antimicrobial treatment that eliminates up to 99.9% of bacteria
• Crystal clear high aluminosilicate curved glass with edge-to-ege black frame.
• Recycled glass made from 44% recycled silica sand
• 3X stronger than regular tempered glass
• Ultra strong impact protection of 64g steel ball, from 180cm height
• Safe and relaible shatter-proof design
• Easy-Application tool made from recyled polycarbonate, for a perfect hassel free installation.
• Contains antimicrobial properties to fight against 99.9% of bacteria
• Full glue guarantees a secure adhesion between the tempered glass screen protector and your iPhone 15/ iPhone 14 Pro
• 9H scratch and impact resistance
• Curved edge-to-edge design for maximum screen protection coverage
• Oleophobic coating repels fingerprints and oily residue
• Super-smooth, super-responsive touch sensitivity
• Fast absorbing AB adhesive
• QDOS case friendly design
• Lifetime warranty (terms and conditions apply)
As we look to invest in our planet this Earth Day, why not take the first step by investing in planet-friendly audio? Made with sustainable materials, the JBL Go 3 Eco and JBL Clip 4 Eco, and Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 8 are a great solution.
The JBL Go 3 Eco and Clip 4 Eco are the latest iterations of the popular portable speakers, delivering the same great sound and features, sustainably. Built with 90% PCR (post-consumer recycled) plastic and a 100% recycled fabric grille, the new portables reduce plastic waste and the product’s overall carbon footprint, so you can take the party anywhere while reducing your environmental impact.
Make a beautiful impact in your home without dramatically impacting the environment or compromising on sound with the Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 8. Stylish and sustainable, this portable home speaker uses recycled aluminium for the handle and recycled polyester yarn for the grille for a premium yet eco-friendly finish.
The JBL Go 3 Eco, Clip 4 Eco and Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 8 are also packaged in eco-friendly FSC-certified paper-based packaging and printed with soy ink, so you can enjoy truly sustainable sound from packaging to product.
New innovative eco-friendly design. Same rich JBL Pro Sound performance. The pocket-size JBL Go 3 Eco is the ultra-portable speaker in the JBL range. Power it up and prepare to be surprised. This mini speaker plays on for five hours on one charge, delivering rich JBL Pro Sound and punchy bass. At the beach or in the park, the IP67 waterproof and dustproof JBL Go 3 Eco never fails to set the stage for fun. The compact JBL Clip 4 Eco packs 10 hours of playtime and big bass performance into a compact and convenient speaker. The integrated carabiner clip can take whatever life throws at it, so hook it onto a backpack or bike as the Clip 4 Eco supplies the soundtrack for your adventures. The JBL Go 3 Eco and JBL Clip 4 Eco will be available in Forest Green, Ocean Blue and Cloud White
Stylish and sustainable, the Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 8 speaker is crafted from recycled materials, combining eco-friendly choices and beautiful design. When moving the speaker from one room to another, the Onyx Studio 8 automatically calibrates itself to optimise the audio performance once turned on. Use Bluetooth to pair two devices and take turns playing your favourite music. Or, wirelessly pair two Onyx Studio 8 speakers together for a wider, more detailed stereo sound experience. Whether you’re conferencing with clear, hands-free calls or unwinding to your favourite playlist, never miss a beat with 8 hours of battery life.
Imagine you’re planning a day trip from your home in Athlone over to Limerick – over an hour and a half journey. To decide how to get there, you open Google Maps — which offers multiple navigation options including walking, cycling and public transit directions. Given the length of the trip, it makes the most sense to drive, and you immediately search for the fastest route.
But what if there were other options: A route that would take nine minutes more, but would save nearly 30% of your expected fuel consumption?
Now rolling out: Eco-friendly routing across Europe
This is now possible thanks to eco-friendly routing in Google Maps, which starts rolling out in nearly 40 countries across Europe today. With eco-friendly routing, you can choose a route that’s optimized for lower fuel consumption, which helps you save money on fuel and reduce carbon emissions — something that’s top of mind for many Europeans. And this is a real concern – according to Statista’s 2022 report, road transportation is the largest source of carbon emissions throughout Europe.
Now, in addition to showing the fastest route, Google Maps will also display the one that’s most fuel efficient, if it doesn’t happen to also be the fastest. With just a few taps, you can see the relative fuel savings and time difference between the two routes and choose the one that works best for you. Always want to choose the fastest route, no matter what? That’s okay too — simply adjust your preferences in Settings.
Eco-friendly routing is making an impact around the world. Since launching in the U.S., Canada, and Germany, it’s already estimated to have helped remove more than half a million metric tons of carbon emissions — equivalent to taking 100,000 fuel-based cars off the road.
Get the most fuel-efficient route based on engine type
The most fuel-efficient route will vary based on what type of engine you have. For example, diesel engines are usually more efficient at higher speeds than petrol or gas engines, while hybrid and electric vehicles perform better in stop-and-go traffic. That’s why, in the coming weeks, we’ll make it possible for drivers using eco-friendly routing in Europe, the U.S. and Canada to select their engine type — petrol or gas, diesel, hybrid or electric vehicle (EV) — in order to get the best route and most accurate fuel or energy efficiency estimates.
This technology is made possible thanks to insights from the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and data from the European Environment Agency. By pairing this information with Google Maps driving trends, we were able to develop advanced machine learning models trained on the most popular engine types in a given region.
Helping you make sustainable choices with Google Maps and beyond
Whether you’re staying local or traveling, Google can help you get where you need to go more sustainably with a few helpful tips:
It’s electric! If you have an electric vehicle, just search for “EV charging station” on Google Maps to see charging stations nearby, along with helpful details, like port types and charging speeds. And for some stations, you can even see if a charger is available right now, helping you avoid the wait and save valuable time.
Swap four wheels for two. Often, the most sustainable choice doesn’t involve a car at all, and Google Maps can help you with alternate ways to get around. We recently announced more cycling route information, including a more detailed breakdown of your route and whether you’ll encounter heavy car traffic, stairs or steep hills on the way. And you can find nearby bike and scooter shares in over 500 cities around the world including Barcelona, Berlin, London, Paris, and Rome.
Walking the walk: Google Maps offers turn-by-turn directions for pedestrians. To ensure you’re not walking the wrong way, Live View uses augmented reality to display arrows and directions clearly overlaid on the map. Plus, you can preview your walking route with Street View.
Navigate public transport with ease. By tapping on the transit icon in Directions, you get directions to your destination by bus, train, subway and even ferry. When available, you can see real time arrival and departure times, transfers, and service delays. And Google Maps gives you all the information you need to be prepared, like how crowded your ride will be, what the temperature is like, and if there are wheelchair-accessible routes available.
Sleep more sustainably. Google Search helps you find hotels that have made significant commitments to green practices. Hotels that are certified for meeting high standards of sustainability from certain independent organizations, like Green Key or EarthCheck, will have an eco-certified badge next to their name. This helps you understand their eco-friendly practices, from waste reduction to energy efficiency to water conservation measures.
All this is part of their commitment to empower 1 billion people through Google products by the end of the year – by making the sustainable choice an easier choice.
