Tech Innovations to Elevate Fan Experience at Amgen Irish Open

The Amgen Irish Open 2025 returns to The K Club’s Palmer North Course from September 3rd to 7th, bringing with it not only world-class golf but also a cutting-edge line-up of technology and innovation experiences designed to engage fans of all ages.

Leading the way is The Academy, where visitors can step into an interactive coaching environment led by PGA professionals. Fans will be able to receive expert tips, analyse their swing, and learn from some of the game’s most respected coaches, making it the perfect stop for those looking to sharpen their skills or pick up a club for the first time.

Fans can also get into the swing of things at The Arcade which turns golf into an immersive digital experience. Visitors are offered a mix of virtual reality and golf gaming, delivering a next level experience ideal for young adults and anyone who wants to combine golf with cutting-edge entertainment.

Celebrity Pro Am

The technology attractions are just part of a wider programme at The K Club. The week begins with the Celebrity Pro-Am on Wednesday, September 3rd, featuring a line-up that includes rugby star Josh van der Flier, former Irish rugby internationals Johnny Sexton and Tommy Bowe, All-Ireland winners, Tipperary’s Ronan Maher and Kerry’s David and Paudie Clifford and lifestyle influencer Dearbhla Silke.

World-Class Golfers

Fans can watch Rory McIlroy fresh from his Grand Slam season and Masters victory, alongside Shane Lowry, Pádraig Harrington, Séamus Power, Ryder Cup Captain Luke Donald, defending champion Rasmus Højgaard, 2016 Masters champion Danny Willett, 2018 Open winner Francesco Molinari, Venezuelan Jhonattan Vegas and American Ryan Gerard, will compete for the title, as they battle for one of European golf’s most prestigious titles.

Paul Gillmon, Tournament Director of the Amgen Irish Open, said:

“Fans can expect a lot more at this year’s Amgen Irish Open. We’re embracing innovation in a big way. From interactive coaching at The Academy to immersive experiences in The Arcade, we’re creating spaces where fans of all ages can engage with the game in exciting new ways. It’s all about enhancing the fan experience and making golf more accessible, interactive, and fun, whether you’re a lifelong player or just discovering the sport.”

Music

Off the course, the Village will keep the festival vibe going with live music headlined by The Stunning on Saturday night and Simple Things on Sunday evening, plus premium food and drink, family fun, and activations from top brands.

A limited number of General Admission and select Premium Experience options are available. To purchase tickets see tickets.europeantour.com.

9 Must-Have Travel Gadgets to Smoothen Your Next Adventure

Technology: we use, live, and breathe it every single day. Not only are our favorite tech gadgets used as a form of entertainment to help pass the time, but they can also convenience us when traveling.

If you’re looking for some affordable tech to take with you on your next trip, whether you’re going a few hours drive away or vacationing overseas, below are some gadgets you should consider bringing with you.

1. Apple AirTag

Worry no more about lost luggage or other belongings when you make use of Apple AirTag technology. AirTags can help you track down your personal items, whether they become misplaced or stolen.

2. Travel-Sized Iron

Tired of wrinkled clothing when traveling? A portable, travel-sized iron allows you to spruce up your clothes out of your suitcase before heading out. This gadget is especially useful for those traveling for business or for formal events like weddings.

3. Portable Safe

Water activities and beach trips call for a portable safe you can take with you anywhere. Precious belongings like jewelry, money, and car keys can be kept safe in these. For extra security, consider adding an Apple AirTag inside the safe.

4. RFID-Blocking Wallet

While it’s true that many vendors around the world offer the best payment processing for travel industry to keep transactions safe and secure, consumers should take extra measures to protect their money from digital pickpocketing.

RFID-blocking wallets are an excellent option, helping consumers block radio waves that could trigger unauthorized scanning of their cards when traveling, especially abroad.

5. Luggage Scale

During your trip, you may accumulate more items than what you left home with. A portable luggage scale comes in a clutch, allowing you to weigh your suitcase or carry-on bag to help you plan ahead before you hit the airport.

6. Travel Adapter

When you’re traveling abroad, keep in mind that the electrical outlets may be different from the one in your home country. Bringing a travel adapter with you can ensure you’ll still be able to charge and use all your crucial tech, from your cell phone to your hair straightener.

7. Portable Speaker

Traveling somewhere outdoorsy like a beach, the lake, or the mountains? What you need is a lightweight, portable speaker. This way, you can listen to your tunes or favorite podcast at your convenience.

8. Mini Vacuum

Who doesn’t need a mini vacuum for a trip? From getting sand out of your rental car to cleaning up crumbs in your hotel bed before you wind down for the night, a portable vacuum can surely come in handy for any trip.

9. Handheld Fan

Traveling to hot or humid areas calls for cooling technology, like a handheld fan. There are a wide variety of options, with some being USB-powered while others operating on batteries – or even both. They come in a variety of styles and colors. Some can be wrapped around a stroller or even conveniently worn around your neck or clipped on the neckline of your shirt.

Conclusion

Just when you thought you had enough tech for your trip, you discover nine gadgets to make your trip funner and more convenient than ever before. From an RFID-blocking wallet and a travel adapter to a portable speaker and travel-sized iron for clothes, there is a wide variety of tech options to consider for travel enthusiasts.

 

Tech Review – Savior Cool Handheld Cooling Fan

The Savior Cool Handheld Fan is a product that everyone needs this Summer, after checking out several similar products over the years there are now a popular gadget to have at your disposal.

With tech so simple here you do not need an app and all you need to do is charge the device once the battery runs low but you will get a full day out of it using it on a regular basis and it is light and can be used or placed anywhere, this can also tie onto your bag or pocket and be sat on your office desk or bedside locker

There is three modes and an ice blast mode which is super cool not excusing the pun here because it is and works very effectively and fast.

There is just two buttons on the device which does all the work the top button turns the fan on and off and changes the speeds and the bottom one delivers the ice blow which is what you will want all the time once using on a warm day.

How it works –  It features a built-in 1.4 inch semiconductor cooling plate, which can achieve rapid cooling within 3 seconds through forced cooling with ice balls. When the semiconductor cooling plate comes into contact with the skin, the temperature drops instantly by 41℉!

With a maximum wind speed of 12000 rpm, it effectively reduces the ambient air temperature, providing a fresh and cool breeze for your skin. Compared to many products on the market, it not only boasts higher wind speeds but also has a 3000mAh battery capacity, providing an ultra-long battery life of up to 390 minutes.

If you are looking for an inexpensive fan to cool you down and not rubbish you will find in euro shops this is something to look at and check out and a worthy investment you can also take with you on holidays.

Features

• Turbine silent wind gathering high-speed motor has low energy consumption, low noise and increased speed

• Small body, large air volume, 140g, easy to carry

• Low noise, silent operation, quiet and non-disturbing

• The bottom hanging ring design can free your hands and turn into a desktop fan in seconds

• The mountaineering buckle is easy to carry and makes travel zero-burden.

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Meaco unveils evolutionary fans moving more air, creating less noise and lower bills

The UK’s leading air treatment brand Meaco, has launched the new MeacoFan Sefte range. The first two models to be released are the MeacoFan Sefte 10” Table Air Circulator and the MeacoFan Sefte 10” Pedestal Air Circulator.
The new models are the most powerful, yet quietest and most energy efficient fans available from Meaco.
Key features and benefits of the new fans include high-efficiency brushless motors that spin at 1450 RPM, enabling the fan’s deep draw blades to propel 19m³ of air per minute at sound as low as 25dB. The result is more air, moved further and faster, all while making less noise.
New oscillation motors enable 65° vertical and 120° horizontal movement. These combine to help reach every corner of the room, while new Air Beam Precision allows users to precisely position the airflow between narrow, medium and wide angles. These features can be effortlessly adjusted from a glow in the dark remote control, helping people to rest, relax and sleep at the touch of a button.
Chris Michael, Managing Director of Meaco says, “Meaco has re-designed these new fans from the ground up, incorporating customer feedback from its best-selling, multiple award winning MeacoFan 1056 and MeacoFan 1056P models.
Every detail of these new air circulators has been meticulously thought through and re-examined, resulting in new models that build upon and surpass the quality and performance of their predecessors.”
He adds, “The launch comes before what is expected to be the hottest British summer on record. People are increasingly aware of the benefits of air circulation to help keep them cool when working, studying, at leisure and most importantly, when trying to sleep during those hot, sticky nights. We are proud to provide consumers with even greater quality, low energy, low noise fans for unsurpassed cooling comfort.”
Stay tuned for our next review
Availability 
The MeacoFan Sefte range are available from Meaco, Amazon, John Lewis, and CostCo.
Links
Table YouTube video: https://youtu.be/a_vudOC6Bw8
Pedestal YouTube video: https://youtu.be/omT2GGfNjAk

Tech Review – X/Layout X-Turbo Wrist Rest With Fan

The X/Layout X-Turbo Wrist Rest With Fan is an ideal kit for those who work long hours at home or in the office on their laptops/pc or even those who game, as is for me I just sit at my desk with no padding underneath my arms or wrists and it does get tiring and sometimes I end up with cramps so not an ideal situation for someone who sits at their computer for many hours a day.

This gadget however can help you out with this problem and change things up giving you a fresh wind blowing on your wrists and also the unit can be adjusted 30 degrees either side making it ideal to get the right comfort level for you be it for gaming or just typing.

There is one switch on the left side which controls the speed and you do get two different colours for the speed and the fan is not that noisey either, overall this for me is an ideal solution to the boring soft gel pads we see and much more comfortable all round but giving you some light effects and an extra layer of comfort and a cool breeze on your wrists,check out the video review for more.

X/Layout X-Turbo wrist fan – techbuzzireland

Specs and dimensions

 

Blue light &Low air flow speed mode: 29dB(A)
Red light &High air flow speed mode: 32dB(A)

 

Tech Review – Jisulife Neck Fan Pro 3

Not so long ago we had a scorcher of a few weeks and hopefully not the last but now as this review goes out it is on the cool side which is is what the latest from Jisulife has on offer with their Neck Fan Pro 3 earlier we tested out the Handheld Fan Pro 1s and Neck Fan Pro 1 which literally saved my life as I am not a huge fan of the heat and they worked a treat and anyone that seen them first knda scoffed them however once they tried them out they quickly changed their mind which was funny.

So now we have the newer model Neck Fan Pro3 which has of course additional features thrown in and all for the benefit of the user, the design is similar but some aesthetic changes yet still comfortable to wear and we still have the same top fan speed which is what keeps you cool and I mean cool these products really work folks trust me.

This time around we have got a four dimensional balanced air duct, air negative ions which purifies the air, reduces particulate matter by 99.99%, removes allergens,pollen, dust mites and more and kills bacteria with a steraliation rate of 99.98%, now I can’t prove this but you can certainly feel the air and it feels clean with no smell and better noise reduction this time around.

 

We have also got an infinite 100 toggle setting so you are in control to what suits you best but from using it top speed is best for me and of course it will have an effect on the battery but this time around we have got fast charge with 18W and a 6000 mAh battery to give us a longer time of use.

There is two buttons, one each side and a speed toggle and of course a USB-C port to charge and that is it nothing complicated no app just turn on and go and that is all there is to it and of course enjoy the cool clean air. The switches are for turning on the negative ion which also has an indicator light and the other for speed as mentioned with an LED display but this time the cover seems frosted and not as easy to see.

Negative ions, also known as “air vitamins,” can be generated in forests through waterfalls, streams, photosynthesis of plants, and ultraviolet rays from the sun. Negative ions have benefits for the human body, including purifying the blood, activating cells to enhance immune function, regulating the autonomic nervous system, and eliminating insomnia, headaches, and anxiety while preventing arteriosclerosis.

Features 

  • Millions of air negative ions, purifying respiration.
  • 100-speed infinite variable speed, customized to your preference.
  • Ultra-high battery capacity + super fast flash charging.
  • Ergonomic design, pressure-free and comfortable to wear.
  • Sound attenuation and reduction evaluation technology.

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Video Review

Tech Review – JISULIFE Portable Neck Fan Pro1

Neckfans might not be for everyone but I have tried a few here over the years and believe me they work, they may be cumbersome however it is a trade-off to keep you nice and cool, this one however is one of the lighter non cumbersome models I have tested and works really well with plenty of cooling power for the hot weather and during my testing of this model and the portable hand fan I had the perfect weather to try these out and they work a treat.

With two simple controls on the device one being the power button and one being the speed it is simple to use and you can set the desired power you need, there is an LCD display on the same side as the power button which tells you your battery life and the speed the fan is at so it could not be easier to use..

It is comfortable to wear for hours on end and does not feel weighty like others I have tried and this could also be packed into your travel bag too as it is not particularly large in size, in fact around the same size as a standard pair of headphones. It also comes in several colours too which is nice and overall a simple effective product that is not too expensive either and you can be cool all you like at the speed you like.

 

Specs

Brand JisuLife

Color Moonlight/Sakura/Deep Ocean

Electric fan design Wearable Fan

Power Source Battery Powered

Product Dimensions 9.13″D x 2.64″W x 11.02″H

Material Plastic

Item Weight 11.64 Ounces

Special Feature Breathable Neck Collar, 100 Speeds Turbo Air Duct, LED Display, Stepless Knob

Features 

  • Industry Pioneer: 100-speed stepless hurricane technology, personalized wind power, adjustable as you like.
  • Healthy Wind: Four air ducts to supply air in different areas, with a soft wind feeling like clouds.
  • Super Battery Life: Power and wind conditions are always informed.
  • Stylish and Lightweight: Mini fashion design, 322g ultra light and no burden.
  • Product link:
    Amazon- https://amzn.to/3pvJPzS
    Official website- https://jisulife.com/en-sg/products/neckfan-pro-1 (20% coupon – JISU20PRO)

Video Review

Tech Review – JISULIFE Handheld Fan PRO1 S

Portable fans are very popular and I have several fans in the house that are portable but on a bigger scale I have one at my desk and one on my locker but not ideal for carrying around, this one however is and is fantastic, pun intended and make with aluminium and not cheap plastic and is very robust yet it is also light and looks cool.

There is one switch on the rear and a wheel on the front to turn the power up of the fan and you can feel it instantly and the air is cold as expected, there is a USB-C port on the rear and a strap to hold it to make it more secure. As said there is many fans on the market we can carry around but this one here is the best one I have seen yet and the quality alone is superb which makes it an ideal kit to carry with you on hot summer days and so on.

What I also like is the information on the front of the device which again is something you do not see too often with these gadgets and it just makes this portable fan even better and it also has great battery life of up to 15 hours which means you can easily get a day out of it on an extreme hot day unlike others on the market.

 

 

Features 

  • A New Peak of Powerful Wind Force: The wind speed reaches 9m/s, accelerating the cooling rate threefold.
  • Category 100 Hurricane Technology: Personalized wind power, adjustable at will.
  • 1.5-hour Lightning Fast Charging: 18W fast charging, coolness without waiting.
  • Superior Battery Life: 15 hours of powerful battery life, effortlessly lasts the whole day.
  • Aluminum Alloy Aesthetics: Smooth body, excellent tactile sensation.

Specs

Brand JisuLife

Product Model Handheld Fan Pro1 S

Rated Voltage Current: 5.0V 2.0A/9.0V= 2.0A /12.0V1.5A

Battery Capacity 2500mAh (18.5Wh/7.4V)

Cell Li-ion Battery

Product Weight About 260g

Charging Time 1.5-2h(18W fast charging input) /2.5-3.5h(5.0V-2.0Ainput)

Operating Time 3-15h(depending on different gears/usescenarios)

Product Size 59(L)x61(W)x157(H)mm

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Video review

Meaco launches its first pedestal fan as the hot summer weather continues. #Meaco

2020 is likely to be a record-breaking year for high temperatures. April was the sunniest on record for the UK and May continued to bring the sunshine. Long range forecasters have predicted that 2020 will be one of the hottest on record, with the peak coming at the end of July. Meaco has seen an exceptionally high demand for fans this spring, partly due to this weather, and in part caused by the lockdown with more people working and exercising from home. It is therefore timely that Meaco has launched a new pedestal fan, to join its award-winning range of Meaco fans.

The MeacoFan 1056 Pedestal air circulator is the first pedestal fan for Meaco, developed and built following customer demand.  According to Chris Michael, MD of Meaco “customers were looking for a floor fan, as they had no spare furniture space to place the current 1056 model on.  They can now use their floor space, and also have the fan above the height of objects that might otherwise have obstructed the airflow.  This makes it perfect for the bedroom or a home office setup.”

 

The 1056P has the same features and benefits as the award-winning table-top model, circulating the air within a room efficiently and quietly.  The fan head moves side to side, up and down bouncing the air off the walls and ceiling to create a pleasant breeze rather than just blowing the air in one direction.

Low on energy consumption and extremely low on noise levels, the 1056P has been awarded a Quiet Mark. Its low energy DC fan motor ensures the ultra-low noise, making it perfect for use in bedrooms, and home offices.  You will hardly know it is on!

The MeacoFan 1056P comes with a magnetic remote control and a display in the base to show the room temperature and selected fan speed.  In ECO mode the fan speed automatically changes as the temperature in the room changes; at night the Off Timer will silently turn the fan off and the display light can be turned on or off as required. For help with operating the remote at night, there is a spotter lump on the down speed button to help you work out where you are on the remote in the dark.

Finishing touches include a stylish design with faux “leather” handle.

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