I have tested a huge range of dashcams here in Ireland the most from any tech site anyway and this is the first time to test out the brand VANTRUE and today we have the N2S dual dashcam which is ideal for any driver and particularly those who carry passengers ie taxi men etc. But yes anyone can use this dashcam and everyone should have a dashcam.
First thing here to note is you will need to buy an SD card and do not cheap out here either you will need a class 10 card up to 256GB, the more storage the better due to the options on this cam the higher the setting the better the quality the more space it takes up however it does not overwrite protected files your normal recorded files are like any other dashcam but it is better to be safe than sorry buying cheap SD cards go and buy a good branded one rather than something cheap of Amazon.
The dashcam has plenty of features but no app which is shame but still it works really well and simple to use we go through all this on the video review anyway so you will be able to navigate through it. So we have two cameras in operation here that can be set to a resolution your prefer.
In Dual Recording mode:1440P+1080P(30FPS); 1080P+1080P
(30FPS): 1080P+720P(30FPS); 720P+1080P(30FPS); 720P+720P(30FPS); IN SINGLE FRONT CAM RECORDING mode, 2592x1520P(30FPS);
Other features included are loop recording, time lapse, parked recording inside and out with sensors, heat and cold resistance, wide angle, GPS player which you will need to download.
Set up is easy we go through this in the video review, you have some buttons up top for navigation and an emergency key to record on the back so once hit file is recorded and protected. You can adjust both the inside camera to your needs so it is not a fixed camera like the front but there is a ball and socket joint to get the angle you prefer this will work in any vehicle.
Once it is set up that is it job done just leave it there and let it do its job.
Overall this is a great dashcam coming in much cheaper than its rivals minus the app it is not a touch screen either but the controls work well and it is easy to use and the menu structure is not exhausted either by sub menus galore..
Recently I checked out this companies headphones the Soundcore Life Q30 and was really impressed with them and they are value for money and people have been asking how did these TWS earbuds work out and again the story is the same and I cant fault them at all and they have earned a place in my top 5 in fact.
From the presentation to the product you are getting quality here all round with the feel of the charge case and a kind of textured feel on the earbuds both combined is really nice and they look great too once again putting Apples to shame which so many tech journos froth at the mouth over. I will say it again “you do not need to spend that much money on Apple products when there is better for less and these without doubt are an easy win here”. No disrespect to Apple they make nice products but their pricing is just wrong.
When it comes to comfort again it is great and the fit is really nice and they wont budge, I have started listening to podcasts lately and use these to help me fall asleep and when I wake up they are still there. I tend to listen to lots of music and TV in bed at night when testing headphones and earbuds and it is hard to find earbuds that stay put, headphones are obviously out of the equation here when trying to get asleep.
Controls are great and a simple tap or two and you can change whatever is required including the sound profile and a double tap to turn on/off the ANC we go through the rest in the video but overall with their own app they are yours to set up as you see fit and not stuck at a stock setting which is great for personalisation which is what consumers like these days.
How they sound is what everyone is here for and in short they are excellent for the price. Great on voice, voice calls, instruments and direction with no lag latency either, when doing my usual test loop they easily pass when watching Netflix and You Tube etc. With the choice of having ANC/Transparency mode and Normal a click away you are in control. You should by the way do the sound test to get the best results it it will take around 4/5 mins to complete. These are also decently loud too which for me is great, Selecting custom mode is worth a view too and with the options in there again you are in control. In transparency mode you have fully transparent and vocal mode..
Battery life has been rather good on these and stand up to their claims obviously with high volumes and ANC on it hits the juice but you can quickly charge up,10 minutes charging earbuds = 2 hours of playtime and use wireless charging I actually use this more than I do on my phones and usually have my earbuds on charge from the selection I am currently using. You can use these independently too so if one is charging you can still use the other.
Overall these are an easy pair of earbuds to recommend and for the money here I cant say one bad thing about them and that is a rare thing to say and from testing the biggest range of TWS in Ireland I know what I am talking about.
KEY FEATURES
● PureNote Driver technology with 11mm drivers for accurate sound and clarity at all frequencies.
● Multi-mode ANC with Transport, Indoor and Outdoor settings for customizable usage levels
● Two transparency modes enhance the environment including voices without removing earbuds.
● 7-hour battery in earbuds with ANC off / 6-hour battery with ANC on
● Qi wireless charging case with 26 hour battery with ANC off / 21 hour battery with ANC on as well as USB-C charging.
● Anker Fast Charging technology – 10 minutes charging earbuds = 2 hours of playtime
● Premium call quality using 6-mic uplink noise reduction helps optimize voices and minimize background noise.
● Customizable user touch controls to set preferences for play/pause, track advance, volume, etc.
● Voice-assistant compatibility with Siri at launch and other popular voice-assistants in the future.
● Nine sets of silicone ear tips, ranging from XXXS to XL and L+ in ensure a proper fit.
● Bluetooth version – 5.0
● Waterproof rating – IPX4
● Available in Four Colors: Onyx Black, Titanium White, Sapphire Blue, and Crystal Pink
● Earbud size // Case size – 1.47” x 0.87” x 0.91” // 2.44” x 2.35” x 1.18”
● Earbud weight / Case weight – 0.37 oz // 1.78 oz
The Liberty Air 2 Pro now available in four colors including Onyx Black, Titanium White, Sapphire Blue, and Crystal Pink with an MSRP of $129.99 at Amazon.com, Soundcore.com and BestBuy.com. Additional retailers will be added in the coming weeks. the Liberty Air 2 Pro are available in the U.K for £129.99; Europe for €129.99 and Canada for $169.99 (CAD).
Need a simple case for your Pixel 5 that is totally clean and simple well the MNML case might be one to check out, Without adding any thickness like other cases this is super thin and offers protection on the sides and rear and of course the camera hump gets some loving here too. They do not protect the screen but again they are designed for those who want something simple and not bulky, they are not a fingerprint magnet and cut-outs are perfect and nothing is obstructed. These cases are also not fingerprint magnets either like some cases can be and certainly phones and thankfully the pixel 5 is not a fingerprint magnet in the colour we have.
These cases are simply just minimal as the the brand name suggests and that they are they do not offer the ultimate protection for your device but give it a clean look and if like me and not out to much lately an ideal case for keeping it simple and looking good with no bulk and access to everything as you would expect.. Check out the range of cases on offer and our past reviews here on techbuzzireland and their site..
The good folks over at SOUL have sent us over three of their latest true wireless earbuds in to test and straight off the bat I love the colours on offer here which moves away from the traditional Black and White offerings which is all but to common these days, these colours really pop and remind me of the Nokia Lumia days when they where a thing with those eye popping polycarbonate colours which I have plenty of still here.
The SOUL NANO are the smallest of the trio we have here but pack a punch, these are the first pair I am currently testing and at first look I am impressed and the tiny case is a popular hit here in the house and have asked about them on social media. Read more on them here
The SYNC ANC come with fast charging ACC codec and much more and again affordable in comparison to features you get in more expensive earbuds, Read more on them here
The S-FIT which again are affordable are for those who lead the more active life and the design language shows the difference here between the other two with FREEBIT which is a built in wing for a secure fit, Again these are packed with all the latest features and affordable, see more here.
Any questions feel free to hit us up below or on our social handles and watch out for our real hands on full reviews soon and enjoy the unboxing experience below.
Yesterday an new update rolled out for the Jabra Elite 85t and I have been testing it overnight and it enhances the earbuds which are one of the best on the market today. The update offers a more enhanced experience with more features dropped to give you the best feature set available today on true wireless earbuds, we go through this update below in the video review and you can see what you get in the latest update which takes about 10 minutes to do in total and then you can personalise to your needs afterwards, You will enjoy it. One of the best new features here is the MY FIT option which tells you the correct buds you need for the most optimum experience. Check out the full review HERE and see what the update is all about below..
Announced just the other day the Soundcore Liberty Air Pro 2 earbuds are one of the latest earbuds to hit the market and have just landed on our review desk. The TWS market is heating up right now when it comes to cost to performance ratio and with all the features thrown in on these they certainly hit the spot saving you money and giving you value.
Today we will give you a first look and unboxing and while we test these out over the next week or two feel free to ask any questions you might have here or on our social and You Tube channel.
KEY FEATURES
● PureNote Driver technology with 11mm drivers for accurate sound and clarity at all frequencies.
● Multi-mode ANC with Transport, Indoor and Outdoor settings for customizable usage levels
● Two transparency modes enhance the environment including voices without removing earbuds.
● 7-hour battery in earbuds with ANC off / 6-hour battery with ANC on
● Qi wireless charging case with 26 hour battery with ANC off / 21 hour battery with ANC on as well as USB-C charging.
● Anker Fast Charging technology – 10 minutes charging earbuds = 2 hours of playtime
● Premium call quality using 6-mic uplink noise reduction helps optimize voices and minimize background noise.
● Customizable user touch controls to set preferences for play/pause, track advance, volume, etc.
● Voice-assistant compatibility with Siri at launch and other popular voice-assistants in the future.
● Nine sets of silicone ear tips, ranging from XXXS to XL and L+ in ensure a proper fit.
● Bluetooth version – 5.0
● Waterproof rating – IPX4
● Available in Four Colors: Onyx Black, Titanium White, Sapphire Blue, and Crystal Pink
● Earbud size // Case size – 1.47” x 0.87” x 0.91” // 2.44” x 2.35” x 1.18”
● Earbud weight / Case weight – 0.37 oz // 1.78 oz
The Liberty Air 2 Pro now available in four colors including Onyx Black, Titanium White, Sapphire Blue, and Crystal Pink with an MSRP of $129.99 at Amazon.com, Soundcore.com and BestBuy.com. Additional retailers will be added in the coming weeks. Additionally, the Liberty Air 2 Pro will be available in the U.K for £129.99; Europe for €129.99 and Canada for $169.99 (CAD).
This is the time of year you need to step up the game with home security and you need to get moving on it if not, with the shorter days and longer nights it give thieves and opportunists alike to keep an eye on your home and watch routines and so on but with the thanks to tech we can curb theft anywhere and security cameras are no better way to do so internally and externally for good measure. Recently I heard a so called security expert saying there is no need for internal cameras which it utter rubbish and whilst we can prevent access from outside if the crooks get in we can also get more footage from them so how this person came to this conclusion is beyond me.
We already have the eufy video doorbell and it has been a gift to have it installed as it has an excellent camera and is great for couriers for example if you are not at home and works a treat and still serves me well today and better again with the dark evenings and so on and again has great night vision the new 365 day battery life outdoor security camera is no different here and you will see in the video review below what I mean it is a great system to have and a great eco system to have in your home all in one app too rather than splitting your security requirements with several products and apps. You can also check out what Gold Years has to say about the product.
I have mine out back where I am building a new office and one on the side gate but we will focus on the back garden one and in the video samples below you will see the excellent clarity, the alarm sound and voice alerts and it is very clear and loud and the alarm is piercing, you can also zoom in on anything set your zones to stop false notifications and when it comes to notifications they are swift and give a thumbnail if a human is detected for example which is excellent all this again is present in their video doorbell.
Features
EufyCam 2 Wireless Home Security Camera System
The EufyCam 2 Wireless Home Security Camera System allows you to live-stream and record footage in crystal clear 1080p HD, so you see exactly what is happening in and around your home.
A Year’s Security from One Charge
Avoid frequent trips to charge the battery and enjoy 365-day battery life from just one charge.
Zero Hidden Costs
Designed to protect your home as well as your wallet, EufyCam 2 is a one-off purchase that combines security with convenience.
Advanced Night Vision
The state-of-the-art Sony sensor allows for detailed recordings and streaming in low-light scenarios.
Ready for Any Weather
With an IP67 weatherproof-rating, EufyCam 2 is built to withstand the elements.
The eufy security video doorbell is more than just that, it also serves as an excellent security camera as I have tested this in two capacities,one as the doorbell itself and a security camera out my back garden as when using it I noted the potential to serve in this capacity too due to the range and excellent footage which comes via a Sony 2K sensor and professional-grade lens.
I have tested many similar products here and they do a great job this one however for me so far ups the game a bit but we have more to test and compare here at techbuzz as we are now coming into the dark evenings closing in and we are getting back to work we need to remain vigilant on our security checks as people probably have turned off their cameras due to being at home like me for instance so it made perfect timing to get back in the game and check, Mostly I have couriers calling to the house and it worked a treat every time with super quick notifications and fast reaction time with no lag which some products give you.
The bell is rather on the large side but this is not a bad thing and a warning to anyone and yes it is great for the cold callers to your door even though you have a sign on the window telling such not to call you can just fob them off from your couch, same applies if you are out I find the repsonse time quick and of course you get the clips to match so you know who is there before you even consider talking to anyone. WIN!!!
Installation is easy once you have an existing bell you might need to drill a new hole to align it and make it secure because there is little naughty folk out there who like nicking bells for the laugh yet not realising they are caught on camera which is nice with a nice mugshot before they even get close,this is what this video doorbell does good,you can set the parameters on how far you want the detection to kick in which is great so you can avoid false negatives with people walking by your door etc this does depend though on how your front door is situated. You have the expected set up here with two wires,not needed in this case but there if required and you have the option to use a mechanical or digital chime plus you can change the tones too which is nice since doorbells are typically boring with a ding dong,not the case here. It is like a phone to, you can customise and I am all for that.
I live in a small private cul-de-sac but it has a gap for folk to walk through and this was an issue at the start but I was able to configure the doorbell to eliminate such activity and stop setting my phone off, you can snooze alerts in the app too but I find that pointless to some degree but it is a good feature to have due to the range on offer and what it can pick up from a further distance, Those with backdoor entrances for example in the country which is typical would love this as it can capture more than just the surrounding area but a wide area of coverage too which I like, it can effectively work as a standalone security camera in my view.
The app is simple to use which we go through below in the video review and works well on both iOS and Android as i tested on both to get a real idea as some variances can be present on different operating systems but overall this worked well on both and never missed a beat.
This company too offers more than many when it comes to other selling points, Brian from the company tells me,
Some of the things that make us different – we focus on user privacy by storing all footage locally on the device, so only the user has access to their footage. We also do all of our processing on the device which means that users get features including motion detection and geofencing at no extra cost. And since most of this takes place on the device, there’s no required monthly fee to use the doorbell.
Very important selling points and giving the consumer some assurance when it comes to privacy issues which is a huge cause for concern in the current climate. Would I suggest you buy one,well yes but they are a bit more expensive however you get excellent features which I would pay for and then the peace of mind behind with the company’s ethos.
Night time. Makes people aware you are being watched
Features.
2.5x the Clarity: The built-in Sony 2K sensor and professional-grade lens allow you to view activity in picture-perfect resolution. See visitors in sharp detail as they approach your door.
No Monthly Fee: Designed to protect your home as well as your wallet, eufy Security products are one-time purchases that combine security with convenience. All your data is stored locally meaning you will never have to pay for cloud storage.
Dual Power Options: Half a year of coverage from one charge or non-stop power supply via a wired connection.
Expanded Field of View: The increased 4:3 Aspect Ratio ensures you get a head-to-toe view of anyone who approaches and gives you the perfect viewing angle every time.
Next-Level Detection: Have total control over what is detected through the use of the motion sensor, smart human detection, and activity zones. Receive real-time alerts when anyone approaches so that you never miss a delivery or keep guests waiting.
If you have purchased the latest iPhone QDOS has now a full range of accessories for your device which is not cheap and investing in screen protectors and cases is an expense worth paying and perhaps an investment in the long run.I have not been a fan of screen protectors for some time and this was due to curved screens and they never lasted but I now use them on flat faced screens and they are a must have…
QDOS has a full range of these for most of todays mobile phones and you should pick one up. Recently I dropped my Pixel 5 which now has a mark on it was saved by a screen protector and would have been an expensive fix should I have not had a screen protector on board, this takes two minutes to install and the job is done and you are good to go, check out the video for more below
