The Skullcandy DIME 3 just got announced recently and just when you think the DIME 2 where small you would think could they get any smaller, well they can by the looks of things and it is great to see, while the case itself is smaller the earbuds themselves look fractionally smaller but nonetheless it is a nice discreet pair of earbuds that are still packed with features at an affordable price and runs alongside their recent releases the RAIL and SMOKIN BUDS we just reviewed.
Any questions on the DIME 3 ask us and we will answer and stay tuned for lots of really cool tech reviews on the way and on the run up to Christmas.
Skullcandy DIME 3 earbuds – techbuzzireland
20 Hours of Battery Life + Rapid Charge: Enjoy up to 8 hours of battery life in the earbuds and an additional 12 hours in the charging case, ensuring extended listening sessions without interruptions.
IPX4 Sweat and Water Resistance: Fearlessly embark on any adventure without worrying about sweat or water damaging your earbuds.
Multipoint Pairing: Seamlessly connect to two devices at once, regardless of platform or manufacturer.
Skullcandy Supreme Sound: Unique audio-tuning process enhances sound depth and detail, providing an exceptional listening experience.
Stay-Aware Mode: Stay connected to your surroundings without removing an earbud.
Built-In Tile™ Finding Technology: Easily locate misplaced earbuds using the Tile app.
Preset EQ Modes: Select your preferred EQ mode for music, bass boost, or podcasts.
Full Suite of Media Controls on the Buds: Manage calls, change tracks, adjust volume controls, and activate native device assistants (Google, Siri, etc.) without touching your phone.
Integrated Lanyard Loop: Secure portability that protects the charge case and earbuds from accidental drops.
Noise-Isolating Fit: Ergonomically redesigned ear gels provide all-day comfort.
Microphones in Each Bud: Use either earbud individually without sacrificing call functionality.
The latest and greatest from Apple is now here and in short what he have is some slight speck bumps and some new features, the new iPhone 15 pro is the phone of choice for us and the devices are now made with titanium and the feel of the phone in hand is much better than last years iteration and feels much lighter to hold in the nad and has a nice feel to the rear of the device.
The Watch 2 however was said to come in a Black colour this year which I would have preferred and there is literally no difference to the look of the device this year and there is some new features to arrive on it soon which is an odd move from Apple.
We will be doing many reviews in the coming weeks for cases and accessories for both the Watch and Phone and have many in the works now so if you have any accessories and cases etc do let us know and if you have any questions on the products themselves do get in touch.
Kids headphones are a thing you know and we have covered many over the years and in fact Puro has been featured here many times and today we have the latest model which is the BT200 Plus model headphones for kids with volume control, previously review here was the previous model the BT2200 and check out the review here.
OK so these are for kids but that does not stop me trying them out then my daughter tests after me it is how it goes here and how I give my final thoughts and being a kids/teens pair of headphones there is not much technical knowhow on how to use them and use the features, there is no app and all you do is just connect via bluetooth and the job is done it is that simple.
The build quality is excellent the padding is soft and plush with two sets of cups one for over ears and one standard set so you have the option to pick which suits you best or most likely your child in this instance, for me the larger cups obviously done the better job when it comes to noise isolation and the same applied to my daughter with the smaller cups so on that front they do a good job here not having ANC and so on.
The headband is comfortable to and like the cups soft and plush and they are made from vegan protein leather and can be worn for hours on end be it for music or gaming and knowing you are keeping your ears safe from harm, the extension arms are solid and do not move and stay fixed as set when you put them on first.
The controls are simple to use here and there is limited options here to control things including calls which is done by the bluetooth button, you have a power on/off switch and a volume up and down buttons all which are nicely raised and tactile to use, the is no skip or reverse tracks no voice assistant etc and no app, you can play and pause your music again via the bt button and that is all there is to it nice and simple they are for kids after all.
The sound quality is quite good and better than you would expect from kids headphones even the volume is decent given the target market and keeps things well balanced overall with nice highs lows and mids some bass too and no distortion on top volume either here and overall a pretty clean audio experience and it does not sound cheap either.
Features
LIMITS VOLUME TO 85dB: Made to protect young listeners’ eardrums from early hearing damage following the World Health Organization’s recommendation of an 85dB limited volume range.
STUDIO-GRADE AUDIO QUALITY: Our patent-pending Puro Balanced Response Curve provides them with the finest genuine studio sound, including clear, crisp vocals and full dynamic bass–all within the safety of 85 dB.
BACKGROUND NOISE ISOLATION: Our product features a fully passive design that blocks 83% of the ambient noise @ 1 kHz just by wearing them.
INTERCHANGEABLE EAR CUPS: Turn on-ear to over-ear for a better seal and more comfort.
HIGH-QUALITY DESIGN: Durable, vegan protein leather ear cushions and headband. Designed for a comfortable listening experience.
Specs
Type of headphone: On-ear headphones & Over-ear Volume limiting: 85 dBA sound Limit Ambient noise reduction: 83% of noise Daisy Chain Cable: For two Puro headphones to share one device Wireless: Bluetooth® 5.1 wireless capability Wireless range: Up to 30 feet from Bluetooth® source Battery life: 20 hours playback; 200 hours standby Battery type: Lithium ion rechargeable Charging: USB-C Charging
One might recall when compact devices where a thing any Sony once ruled the roost here and today it is a debatable topic which is well and good and yet again the iPhone seems to get dragged in somehow and that being the mini which apparently is not popular today but I disagree here and this is coming from a person who preferred bigger phones and has been using them for many years, now however I like the smaller phone now as a daily driver which has one obvious bugbear having the smaller screen however I can now live with this and the ASUS Zenfone 10 has been a super solid phone to use the last while and it could be phone of the year.
Being a compact device one would think it has cut corners but not here even with the battery being smaller the optimisation of the phone is excellent yielding an easy day and half for me being a power user but for the average person it is a two day or more phone, the next main thing is the screen which is glorious with an AMOLED panel with a 5.9 inch size and can go up to the much pointless tech speak of 144 Hz in gaming and 120 Hz refresh rate standard and has 800 nits with a peak 1,100 nit and makes for fine outdoor reading.
Here for some though is the screen size issue for those who want to consume media and for me in all fairness it is not that bad on a smaller screen and if I want to go large I just stick on my projector at home I would not be one to consume media much on the go as it would be in a hotel for example and I would cast or use another product or means to do so from my phone but overall the experience is crisp and clean with excellent sounding speakers thrown into the mix.
The build quality of the device was solid for me and perfect in the had which was mentioned in the unboxing video, my review device colour was bland but it comes in more eye catching colours which I really like and we have polycarbonate materials here which are solid and eco friendly.
When it comes to getting the job done be it gaming social media emails and all that kind of stuff in which I have other apps and some heavy hitters this phone sailed through with no problems at all it performed better than my Pixel 7a and iPhone 14 pro at most tasks and this is an important factor for many if like me use their phone daily and power user, this device just done it simply and effortlessly.
Unboxing and Walkthrough
The cameras are powerful although this is not the main feature I tend to look for in a phone they all claim to be great but just wait and see the comparison to another review device I have in claiming all the bells ans whistles and the camera alone was poor never mind the performance but the camera and video on this device is up there with the other top tier devices out there and in some cases better, this is subjective mind you but from testing many phones over the years and buying multiple other devices this phone packs a punch in the day and night with both video and camera shots and there is samples below taken with this device and you can be the judge, as in all phone reviews I never claim to be the camera expert or portray myself as one but I do know good results when I see them and here I was impressed overall and remember we can shoot up to 8k on this device.
Battery power is excellent as mentioned above and will see most through a solid days work my workload would be heavier than most and I would be more demanding with some gaming but not as much as I would previously would through at a phone in recent years I am gone beyond that gaming stage now being honest but I do have several games there for travel or toilet purposes when bored.. We have wireless charging of course and this comes in at 30 watt fast charging and 15 wirelessly charging.
Overall this is a little powerhouse of a phone and I enjoy it immensely and it does everything it says on the tin and it is also a phone that delivers results on cameras and performance it might be on the smaller size for some but get over that caveat and we have a contender for phone of the year though again when it comes to price this might be another caveat for some and like that you can’t please everyone can you..
Photo and video gallery on the ASUS Zenfone 10
Specifications ASUS Zenfone 10
Processor Qualcomm® Snapdragon® 8 Gen 2, Octa-Core, 3.2GHz
GPU Qualcomm® Adreno™ 740
UI Android™ 13 with new Zen UI
Display 5.92″ 20.4:9 (2400 x 1080) 144 Hz (only available in games) 800 nits outdoor readable brightness 1,100 nits peak brightness Avg Delta-E < 1
Dimensions 68.1 x 146.5 x 9.4 mm
Weight 172 g
Battery 4,300 mAh (typical)、Wired 30 W HyperCharge、Wireless 15 W Qi-certified charging
Memory Up to 16 GB LPDDR5X RAM
Storage Up to 512 GB UFS4.0 ROM
Sensors Accelerator, E-Compass, Proximity, Ambient light sensor, Side fingerprint sensor, Gyro (Support ARCore), Hall Sensor
GPS GNSS support GPS (L1/L5), Glonass (L1), Galileo (E1/E5a), BeiDou (B1/B2a), QZSS (L1/L5) and NavIC (L5).
I/O Ports USB 2.0 Type-C®, supports QC4.0/PD 3.0 Charging 3.5 mm Audio Jack – Head phone
Camera Front Cam: 32 MP, RGBW, pixel binning technology. Rear Cam: 50 MP (Main camera Sony® IMX 766) 13 MP (120° ultrawide-angle lens)
Voice Wakeup Yes
Speaker Receiver (as top speaker) 10 x 12 5-magnet Speaker 11 x 15 External Smart Amplifier x 2
Splash, Water, and Dust
Resistant IP65 / IP68
NFC Supported
Color Aurora Green, Midnight Black, Comet White, Eclipse Red, Starry Blue
AVAILABILITY & PRICING
ASUS Zenfone 10 will be available for pre-order from June 29th to July 31st in United Kingdom from ASUS official online store. Please contact your local ASUS representative for further information. – ASUS Official Site Link: https://www.asus.com/uk/mobile-handhelds/phones/zenfone/zenfone-10/
PAMU is a brand we have been testing earbuds with some time now and have been solid with their products over the years and they where on of the first to bring more specs and value plus an app for you money some time ago and since then that trend has continued since with other brands.
The latest buds we have in we have been testing some weeks ahead which gave us time to see what is on offer this time around and as you can see it is a nice looking new pair of earbuds with a nice small case and one of the smallest I have held in some time and the overall package looks great but what have we got inside and what do we not get. well there is a that goes on for ever to begin with which spec junkies like.
The case is small but the earbuds no so.. The earbuds will be not be for everyone due to their fixed set-up with built in wings and tips but the design is cool overall, I love the colours and the glossy white finish they have with the black tip and wing which is of course rubber and these are comfortable however it took a bit to get them to settle in my ears and here is where they will not suit all ears especially those with small ones and the company does say it will fit up to 70% of users so my assumption would be correct here.
Once I got use to them and the fit they offer a good seal from the outside world which is a good start and when there is no app access this time around I got a bit concerned but it is PAMU we are dealing with and the sound was good from there on. Bassy and deep is the tone you will find overall and by no means bright either, highs lows and mids are fine calls are also fine and no distortion or tinnyness on maxed out volume which is how I always use my earbuds and headphones. ANC of course is present and decent it must be said and they score it at around 20db which is fine for most.
The earbuds are also catered for the gamers too which many manufacturers are now accommodating on their earbuds and headphones which is a great move again and again it worked well during my testing. The controls are also great and the earbuds are designed in such a way your finger will setting nicely on the earbud itself when you go to change something and I had no issues here either.
There is no auto play or pause on these no wireless charging and no app but everything else is present so for those who are not fussy it should be a pair of earbuds to look at which look great and come in a super cool charging case.
Pamu Fit and case – techbuzzireland
Comfortable Noise-Cancelling, Half-in-ear + ANC, Reduce noise up to 20 dB Pamu Fit adopts the latest active noise-cancelling technology, combined with a semi-in-ear design, making it the new benchmark for active noise-cancelling wireless earphones. According to laboratory test data, the noise reduction can reach 20dB, delivering an unparalleled noise-cancelling experience in a variety of environments such as public transport, subways, buses, etc,.
Dual-mic noise reduction and Advanced AI noise reduction Pamu Fit uses the AINR algorithm dual-microphone noise-cancelling technology. Thedual microphone array precisely calculates the direction of the speaker’s voice while effectively suppressing various environmental noises. The AI technology ensures high-quality call performance and clear voice recognition, even in noisy environments, Pamu Fit can deliver a clear voice experience, providing an excellent communication experience.
Comfortable and secure ergonomic design As we know, headphones are often defined by their method of wearing, such as wired earphones, over-the-ear, in-ear, semi-in-ear, neck-mounted headsets, etc,. Each type has its own advantages and disadvantages, such as the discomfort of in-ear headphones, the lack of bass in semi-in-ear headphones, and the inconvenience of wired headsets. Pamu Fit offers a comfortable and stable fit for the majority of users, including those with different ear sizes.
1) Pamu Fit uses a fully ergonomic design with an elastic material that perfectly fits the ear canal, tragus, and helix.
2) The adaptive ear hook is designed to fit different ear shapes, making it easy to wear for extended periods without discomfort.
3) The semi-in-ear design ensures a stable fit and comfortable wearing experience. 4) Pamu Fit has a custom-fit for up to 70% of users, making it a perfect fit for the majority of people.
5) Antimicrobial coating for skin-friendly design
6) Pamu Fit is Lightweight, with each earphone weighing just 5.5g, making them easy to wear without feeling burdened.
Unprecedented Comfortable Sound Quality – Taking Your Audio Experience to a New Level
1) Customized for Pamu Earbuds – Unlike traditional Bluetooth earphones that use standard speakers, Pamu Fit earbuds have a custom-designed dynamic driver unit that is optimized for the earphone’s acoustic chamber structure. The 13mm driver unit with a titanium alloy composite diaphragm and four-layer voice coil, as well as a precision magnetic circuit design, deliver excellent sound quality with clear highs and deep bass.
2) Four-Layer Coil + Precision Magnetic Circuit Design + Titanium Alloy Composite Film – The rare and precious metal titanium, which is difficult to extract from nature, is used to make the composite film. This enhances the clarity of high-frequency sounds, while the precise magnetic circuit design ensures high bass efficiency with deep bass extension for an immersive listening experience.
3) Experience a wide soundstage – Pamu Fit’s ultimate pursuit of music sound quality has never compromised its high standards. It delivers a comfortable audio experience with stable low-frequency design, producing consistent bass whether worn loosely or tightly. Additionally, the bass dives deeply, delivering “super bass”even when worn halfway in the ear.
4) Open Sound Field Design – Enjoy a Realistic, Experience Comfortable Sound Feeling.
5) Versatile performance – Pamu Fit delivers excellent performance for a variety of music genres with a well-balanced, comfortable and durable listening experience.
13mm high-power speaker: Pamu Fit earphones feature a 13mm high-power speaker that delivers rich and immersive audio. The speaker is designed with four-layer voice coils, a precise magnetic circuit design, and a titanium alloy composite diaphragm that delivers accurate and high-quality sound.
Dual host switching
Pamu Fit earphones come with a dual-host switching feature that enables you to use either earphone independently. Each earbud can automatically connect to the device when taken out of the charging case, providing a convenient and fast user experience.
PamuFit Vs Other Earphones
Ultra-low latency game mode, as low as 70ms Pamu Fit earphones come with an ultra-low latency game mode that offers adelayaslow as 70ms. This feature ensures that audio and video are synchronized, making it perfect for gaming and watching videos. Plus, the game mode also adjusts the sound output to reduce auditory fatigue.
Slim charging case 20mm
Pamu Fit earphones come with a slim charging case that is only 20mm thick. The case has a minimalist design that is environmentally friendly and easy to carry.
Bluetooth 5.3
Pamu Fit earbuds use Bluetooth 5.3, which provides faster and more stable connectivity, lower power consumption, and improved anti-interference.
Low power consumption, 15h long battery life Pamu Fit earphones have a long battery life of up to 6 hours on a single charge, andthe charging case can recharge them twice, providing a total battery life of up to 15 hours.
IPX4 waterproof rating
Pamu Fit are rated IPX4, making them resistant to sweat, rain, and splashes. You can use them during workouts and outdoor activities without worrying about water damage.
LED battery indicator
The charging case has four LED battery indicator that shows you the remaining battery life, ensuring that you are never caught off guard. Each indicator light represents 25% power.
Conclusion: Overall, Pamu Fit Bluetooth earphones are a fantastic choice for anyone looking for high-quality audio and advanced features. With its ergonomic design, active noise cancellation, dual-mic noise reduction, and AI noise reduction, these earphones offer an unparalleled audio experience. They are also durable, waterproof, and come with a long battery life, making them perfect for outdoor activities and extended use the only thing missing is the lack of an app which they have and is excellent so perhaps this might change down the road.
1. 30% off for the first three days. (From May 20th to 23th)
2. Customers will receive a $10 coupon for the next purchase if they share photos of themselves using PamuFit on social media by using the hashtag #pamufit and tagging @INS@padmate orFB@padmatetech
Casekoo have a range of new cool cases for the iPhone 14 range and with us having the iPhone 14 Pro we have their latest MagicStand cases which allow you to use your device in more ways than one and not only that you can also pay with Klarna which allows you to buy now and pay later which is really cool, and even more we have a discount code below for you to avail of which saves you even more money.
The Invisible MagicStand design brings a better experience on hand, very stable in use, and supports multi-angle. With the strongest N52 Magnets, our cases have more magnetic than other cases with MagSafe rings. These cases are not only available iPhone 14 series but also the 12 and 13 series.
The cases have a super strong magnet and can be used horizontally or vertically so you can watch movies and more without the need to remove the case and the same for wirelessy charging the device too, the ring can be also a bit of security as you can use this to slip finger through whilst on calls as we are aware we have many phone snatchers who try to steal phones from people when making calls etc whilst walking down the street, overall these cases are clean cool and look good and give your device the protection it needs to save you a hefty bill if you drop it with no case on board.
Features
With the invisible MagicStand design, the stand function is not visible, but there is a hidden stand on the back of the case, making it silky smooth, and easy to carry around. The adjustable stand allows you to use it at a different angle
Between 40°~120°. Gives you the perfect angle for making video
Calls at work and watching food recipes while cooking
Arranged with CASEKOO’s array technology, making its magnesium STRONGER than others. Excellent charging performance works both on your MagSafe
New Pixel means new case and yes more to come but today we have the Original Pixel case for the new 7a and it is a nice one and will be welcomed by users of the new phone and we have tried it out and we like it alot..
It is a case and after all so it will be a short review and you can see more in the hands on video below and what to expect when you pick your up from the store in which there is several colours to pick from matching your device which is nice. This case will offer protection for your device all round and has a nice lip around the front too making it blend in the the front of the screen and also gives you additional grip which again is welcome, all ports are accessible and you can still use wireless charging with the case on. The keys are excellent too and have good travel and makes using the keys better in my opinion.
Your charging cables should be fine and the speaker ports are also clear so you have no interruption of functionality here at all. The only one downside I can see is perhaps the same as last year is dust building up at the end of the camera bar if kept in pockets and so on but no huge deal it can be cleaned off with a cloth.
Materials
Case made with over 35% recycled plastics based on product weight
The external portion of the case’s power and volume buttons is made of 100% recycled aluminium
Case has a polycarbonate shell made with 75% recycled plastics
Extra protection, edge to edge.
Featuring durable, stain-resistant silicone material and raised edges, the case helps to protect your phone in all those ‘oops’ moments.
Thoughtfully made. A smooth feel.
It’s made with over 35% recycled plastics, and the soft silicone puts premium comfort in the palm of your hand.
The Jabra Elite 4 are a familiar looking pair of earbuds which comes from their current portfolio keeping things clean as usual and inline with past models making them fit right in on the range at an affordable price and these are aimed at those who want a seamless connection offering multipoint connection, fast and swift pair so moving between devices such as laptops and phones which many of us do today and effortless experience and this is what you get with these affordable earbuds and they do not lack in features either.
As mentioned the design is not new and consistent with past models so they fit well with the right tips which you should always check and also go through the sound test in the sound plus app to get them set up to your satisfaction. We have buttons again each side rather than touch sensitive controls which I prefer and these work well and always have with Jabra anyway so it is a win there.
Calum MacDougall, SVP at Jabra, said: “The modern earbud user is looking for tech that’s ready for work and play at their fingertips, whilst not compromising on key features. The Elite 4 offer a solution to this and is the perfect all-rounder, designed to help users to concentrate, connect, and call without distractions. It is the ideal companion to balance work and life.”
So is the above correct? Well in short it is and we share how we found these new Elite 4 overall..
When it comes to sound you get the same quality and features as we have previously seen which is no surprise and there is not much to complain about in fact there is nothing on my findings and sometime of testing the sound is great and as expected alongside with call quality which was clear both ends. You have your controls at hand to customise them and also the app to customise the sound profiles and create your own and we will go through this in the review, what is different this time is the actual level of customising the buttons when it comes to controls as they are fixed this time rather than you being able to change them as you will see below and in the full video review after that.
So some may feel a bit inconvenienced because the controls are fixed this time around but the thing is all the controls are there as you would have seen in past earbuds only fixed but those familiar with Jabra might be a bit more custom to setting their own up and in reality it is not a huge deal being honest you have great sound as before great call quality and a long standing brand that delivers all the time with earbuds.
No lag latency was notice at all as expected decent volume too and for gaming they passed the test as many earbuds now cater for both audio and call fans and now gamers is a new feature we now see more of in earbuds. You have aptX but no AAC here too which is an ask people like in general and the battery life here is not the greatest in the world which is up to 28hrs with ANC off depending on your personal settings however as a whole at the price they come in at you cant really complain. There is no wireless charging which is a cost cutting measure but unlike me it is still something not massively adopted here and no big deal either.
If you are on a budget and do not want to fork out on the next tier or earbuds these fall into the mid-tier section but have good attributes gearing toward higher end and do not sound cheap either with no distortion on sound at max volumes. You can also use one earbud at a time too which is handy and something I do quite often these days. Check the video review below for more.
The App
Key features of the Elite 4:
· Bluetooth® Multipoint means seamless switching between calls and apps
· Fast Pair and Swift Pair ensure instant connections to laptops/phones
· Active Noise Cancellation blocks out background noise
· Comfortable fit for all-day wearing
· 4-microphone technology for optimised call clarity
· Up to 22 hours total battery with ANC on (28 hours ANC off)
· Go solo feature to use either earbud for listening or taking calls while the other charges
· Spotify Tap playback
· Qualcomm® aptX unlike competitors
· IP55-rated rainproof protection, plus 2-year warranty
Projectors have come down in price over the last two years which now means you can pick them up fairly cheaply however that depends on what you want, be it picture quality and more, this little minion type one that everyone has said is one better off for the kids or perhaps gamers and serves a 1080p experience which is decent with the right conditions which is a dark room and a good background to project onto the lumen count is another factor to look out for, I currently use 4K projectors and this whilst it supports up to 4K does not transcribe when it comes to the picture quality but with the right conditions it does fine with 1080p a big 120 inch screen and decent sound.
Another point to make is the noise level, some are loud just like gaming consoles but this one is actually quite which again is a benefit, You get an app store to download apps which most are there if comparing to the play store and the remote is simple to use as well as the UI is to navigate so all in all an easy experience overall and one to keep the kids quite for a few hours, it is also portable enough to bring to hotels or friends houses and also doubles as a bluetooth speaker and powerbank. You can also cast to the projector which is also handy be it on Android or iOS.
Check out the video review below for more as this is a more visual aspect and we don’t do stock image reviews with no context and context is what it is all about here. If you missed the unboxing you can see that
The key features of Boxe are:
Native 1080p resolution and supports 4K
Lightweight and portable for entertainment on the go
Easy Wireless Bluetooth iOS & Android Phones casting（in-app cast as well）
Flexible picture size of 40” – 120” with a 1.34:1 throw ratio
Built-in 7800 mAh battery for up to 90 mins playtime without external power
Keystone correction options for quick screen adjustments, fine-tuning, and reset
FengOS – Intuitive and smart OS design
Light diffusion for better eye protection
Quiet whispering for immersive TV& movie experience
