The Jabra Evolve85 3 have been part of my daily routine now for some weeks alongside other cans and earbuds which is great for comparing to the latest on the market and at several price and feature point, with the cost to performance ratio dropping each year it is now a hard sell to sell expensive headphones, for example Apple have launched new headphones that are overpriced for me but these Jabra Evolve85 3 are also not cheap but target a different market.
The Jabra Evolve85 3 are a hybrid pair of headphones that offer the best for teams type calls and more but not only this phone calls and your music allowing you to hear more than you expect in some instances which is something I have only experienced once before with a pair of gaming earbuds not headphones.
For those who work in the office space or open office these are where it is at right now and the same applies to those who work from home they are for commuters if you commute to work they are for gamers and also general music and movies end of story making these a more versatile product than ever before.
For the professionals on calls such as teams which I often use alongside other platforms the call quality is excellent you can hear more than before and often things you may not of heard like background noise outdoor noise etc with adaptive ANC which suprised me you might also hear things you are not meant to ( in a bad or good way) but this can be tuned to your needs in the app and me being me I am all ears I want to hear it all and crystal clear as you do with these.
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The Jabra Evolve3 85 has no boom mic which for me is great not a huge fan but not an issue but the mics perform well on calls and teams calls etc with excellent clairty.
There is a simple button layout again for me great all work well all tacticle and the instant connection to teams which is a winner if you use that platform often which is about half my online calls to be up front on that however it still works great on all platforms it must be noted, these also perform excellent on Zoom and Google Meet for example.
Wireless charging is another bonus for me as I have fully adopted this at home all round the house so for those who are worried fear not also to note in general the battery life alone is excellent here and much improved.
Overall for me the new Jabra Evolve3 85 is an excellent hybrid headset that is a winner for online calls music and movies all round, the price for some might be a turn off however if you want it all in one headset this is where it is at and for me having the best in the game is often costly but this headset is worth it with all the technology packed inside.
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Jabra Evolve3 85 (Over-the-Ear) Key Features
· Over-ear design for maximum immersion and noise isolation
· Ideal for professionals needing full focus in louder environments
· Extended battery life for 25 hours of call time or 120 hours of listening to entertainment (with ANC/busylight off) and 10-minute fast charge for 10 hours of use
· 35% slimmer and 23% lighter than Jabra Evolve2 85
As the year draws to a close, Google’s Year in Search reveals the questions we asked Google, the people who caught our interest, and the everyday curiosities we wanted to solve.
For a country obsessed with weather it’s no surprise that the record breaking Storm Eowyn, was the most searched term of the year. The storm which hit Ireland in January was one of the most powerful and widespread wind events to hit Ireland since the 1800s. People also turned to Google to find out how to pronounce the storm’s name with ‘How to pronounce Eowyn’ as the third most popular ‘How to’ search term.
Asking Google questions is an everyday occurrence for most people. In a year where Ireland welcomed a new President for the first time in 14 years, the election had a big impact on the most searched lists. People used Google to not only find out more about Ireland’s new President, Catherine Connolly, who was the third most searched overall term and most searched person this year but also the presidential election in general. Ireland’s presidential election featured on the most searched list and in the ‘How To’ list, ‘How to spoil your vote Ireland’ was the second most searched term while ‘How to register to vote in Ireland’ was the fifth most searched term.
2025 was another huge year for sport. The Ryder Cup, in which Europe was victorious, was the second most searched term overall and football and rugby also featured on the most searched list. Champions League is the fifth most searched term, the Club World Cup is the sixth and Ireland v France rounded out the list.
The Top 10 Most Googled recipe list gives us a glimpse into what Ireland has been up to in the kitchen. This year Ireland leaned into comfort and creativity with coffee topping the list followed by the social-media hit, Dubai Chocolate. Three cocktails bubbled up the chart; the Pornstar Martini, Hugo Spritz and Pimms. Pancakes, Gooseberry Jam and Cupcakes also featured on the list.
2025 was the year of TV shows people couldn’t stop talking about or searching. Monster: The Ed Gein Story and Adolescence were the most searched TV shows and they also featured on the overall most searched list showing their popularity. Google Search also helped people decide what to see in the cinema this year with Nosferatu, 28 Years Later and Superman all featuring at the top of the most searched Movie list.
Everyday questions and timely answers are what millions of people seek on Google every day. From health and wellbeing to social media trends and sports, Search helps Ireland navigate the practicalities of daily life and understand what’s shaping the news .‘What is Listeria?’ topped the ‘What is’ list and other trending questions asked by the Irish public were ‘What is 6 7?’ and ‘What is a tariff?’.
Search can help you find a world of information – and the way people use Search can be a window into the world. Take a closer look at this year’s trending lists at yearinsearch.google
-Top trending searches refer to queries with the highest amount of traffic over a sustained period in 2025 as compared to 2024.
QCY, a global leader in wireless audio industry, today unveiled the H3S, the latest evolution of its popular H3 headphone line. Building on the strengths of its predecessor — powerful noise cancellation, immersive sound, and all-day comfort — the new H3S introduces meaningful upgrades in ANC, audio performance, endurance, and ergonomics to set a new benchmark in flagship headphones at an accessible price point. We have been testing these out for a few weeks and they deliver..
Flagship-Grade ANC & Call Clarity
The H3S features adaptive –56 dB active noise cancellation, powered by a 7-microphone array (6 ANC mics) and a DNN Neural Network Algorithm. This intelligent system reduces subway noise by up to 92% and filters 85% of background chatter. For calls, three anti-wind microphones combined with the DNN algorithm improve clarity by up to 80%, even in crowded or windy conditions. Multiple ANC modes — including Commute, Indoor, and Anti-Wind — ensure a natural, pressure-free listening experience in any environment.
Studio-Quality Dual-Driver Audio
With its dual-driver architecture, the H3S combines a 40 mm titanium-coated diaphragm for powerful mids and bass with a 13 mm tweeter for crisp highs — perfect for music lovers. Certified for Hi-Res Audio and Hi-Res Wireless with LDAC support, the H3S covers a frequency range of 20 Hz–40 kHz, delivering every detail — from the punch of EDM to the spacious textures of orchestral scores.
Ultra-Light Comfort, Extreme Endurance
Weighing just 240 g, the H3S is built for long sessions. A 13° angled speaker mesh improves projection and passive isolation, while deeper earcups fit larger ears without pressure. Soft protein-leather cushions and a padded, adjustable headband ensure lasting comfort. Rotatable, foldable earcups and an IPX5 water-resistance rating make the H3S equally ready for commutes, workouts, or long-haul travel however no carry case is given with them.
On battery performance, it leads the category with up to 102 hours of playback (58 with ANC on). And for those always on the go, just a quick 10-minute charge powers up an impressive 7 hours of listening, keeping music flowing without interruption. Real time battery life will vary per users settings and this is the norm for all earbuds and headphones.
Smarter Connectivity and Controls
The H3S is designed for seamless everyday use. It supports Bluetooth 6.0 with dual-device pairing, enabling smooth switching between phone and laptop. Users can also choose between wireless and Type-C wired listening, with ANC available in both modes.
The QCY App enhances the experience with customizable EQ, Adaptive ANC, Transparency mode, and dedicated Music, Movie, and Gaming profiles. OTA firmware updates ensure the headphones continue to improve over time. On-device controls provide quick access to playback, calls, ANC modes, and a low-latency gaming mode.
Availability
The QCY H3S will be available in Black, White, and Gray, starting late October 2025, priced at USD$ 49.99 via QCY’s official store (www.qcy.com) and through authorized retailers worldwide.
Maintenance & Troubleshooting
How to reset the H3S?
Press and hold the power button and volume-up button together for 10 seconds until the LED flashes red-white. The headphones will automatically power off and reset.
How to maintain battery health and product longevity?
Use the headphones at least once a month to avoid deep discharge.
Clean ear cushions, ports, and headband with a dry or slightly damp cloth.
Avoid extreme temperatures and direct sunlight.
Wipe dry immediately if exposed to liquid.
Can the ear cushions be replaced?
Yes, the ear cushions are replaceable. QCY will offer compatible replacement cushions through its official store for long-term maintenance and comfort.
Early-Bird Offer
Pre-orders open October 25 – November 10, 2025, with a 15% discount, bringing the price to $42.49 on both Amazon and QCY’s official website.
Where will the QCY H3S be available for purchase?
The H3S will be available in Black, White, and Gray through: starting October 25, 2025, through the official QCY website, Amazon, and AliExpress, offering convenient global shipping.
They will be accessible in a wide range of countries across North America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Oceania, including:
North America: United States, Canada, Mexico
Europe: United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Ireland, Bulgaria, Croatia, Poland, Sweden, Greece, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Austria, Denmark, Finland, Malta
Brand Overview
What is the QCY brand? What are its core advantages and historical achievements in the audio field?
QCY is a global leader in the wireless audio industry, committed to delivering cutting-edge audio solutions at accessible prices. By staying ahead of market trends and leveraging in-house R&D alongside strong supply chain capabilities, QCY makes high-quality audio technology available to more people around the world. QCY’s vision is to become the go-to audio brand for young, tech-savvy individuals worldwide.
Driven by innovation and guided by the evolving needs of our users, QCY continues to grow as a trusted name among audio enthusiasts globally. We are not just creating products—we are building lasting connections. With a deep focus on user experience, we strive to exceed expectations and become an essential part of everyday life.
How does the launch of H3S fit into QCY’s long-term brand strategy?
The H3S represents the next step in QCY’s strategy to democratize premium audio experiences. Building on the success of the H3, the H3S introduces major upgrades in ANC performance, sound quality, comfort, and battery life—cementing QCY’s leadership in accessible high-performance headphones.
11 February 2023 marks Global Movie Day, which was established to celebrate our favourite films, and sits alongside the Oscars. With smartphones driving the digital world, the film industry is also taking notice of how phones can capture award-winning videos.
As early as 2011, movies like “Olive” which was created on a Nokia N8 smartphone were Oscar contenders; while BAFTA recognised a short film Missed Call shot on iPhone X. More recently oscar-winning filmmaker, Charlie Kaufman shot a short film called Jackals and Fireflies, using Samsung’s Galaxy S22 Ultra smartphone.
Every year on the second Saturday of February, people share their excitement over movies with the hashtag #GlobalMovieDay and you can join in too, with inspiration from gimbal and lighting manufacturer Zhiyun. The firm recently launched its Make It Real short film collection and here outlines 10 must-try tips on taking better smartphone films.
Bring subject and scene to life with natural lighting
Lighting the subject and the scene is everything. This does several things, like drawing the viewer’s attention, establishing the mood, and also ensuring the audience can see what you want them to see. You can do that either using natural light or by creating a basic lighting setup that illuminates your subject sufficiently. Take a test shot after your frame is set to determine how it looks on camera.
The easiest lighting option is to use the sun; both powerful and free. Letting the sun illuminate your subjects provides a beautiful, even light that helps hide blemishes and brings out the colours in their eyes. However, the sun isn’t always available, whether hidden behind a cloud or shooting in the dark, so film makers should use whatever light is accessible to capture the most flattering shots. Shooting on cloudy days or in the shade or using a very sheer white curtain can help soften sunlight if it’s too harsh.
Use LED lighting in indoor and low light set ups
There are key lighting don’ts to avoid if you want the best possible shot of subject and backdrop. While the sun is an awesome tool to illuminate your subject, it can cause unwanted shadows. Ensure your back is to the sun to avoid your subject ending up as a silhouette. On the topic of lighting your subject, avoid heavily backlit-settings. Smartphone cameras without advanced HDR capabilities usually can’t see the same detail that the naked eye can and in playback, will output footage with a bright light haloing a dark figure with often no discernable features. To avoid this situation, try configuring a basic light setup.
If you don’t have access to natural light, it may be tempting to use bright LED flash from a phone. However, this can result in overexposed images and washed-out colours and should be avoided. As an alternative, use some fill lights that are designed to render colours faithfully.
Finally, avoid mixing all your light sources. When setting up video lighting, fight the urge to use everything you have. Using competing colour temperatures (think: warm light from a lamp combined with cool sunlight) isn’t ideal as your camera will try to adjust to the new white balances. As a solution, daylight colour bulbs (5,000-6,000K) are available but when in doubt, stick with natural lighting.
Focus on the detail
Think about your story telling. What do you want to portray and how could that be done through imagery that adds interest and depth to your narrative?
For instance, as well as light, our eyes are drawn to reflections. Look for opportunities to play with them in videos such as puddles, larger bodies of water, mirrors, sunglasses, drinking glasses, and metallic surfaces are just a few. Elsewhere, close-up images that capture small, intricate, and delicate details can add interest to scenes. Explore textures and patterns like peeling paint, rough tree bark, a serrated rooftop or a dirt road.
4. Change up how you frame each shot
Placement of your subject in a film is important. Completely fill the frame with your subject or for added interest film them slightly off-centre to create a more visually interesting scene. Play around and see what looks best. Let’s look at one of the most basic principles of film composition; the rule of thirds.
Picture a 3-by-3 grid laid over the field you’re filming. Instead of placing your subject right in the middle of the shot, you should place your subject along one of the lines of the grid. The points where the lines cross are particularly strong areas of visual focus, so if you can, do place important elements of the video there.
5. Unleash creativity with smart editing
You can edit footage directly on your phone if it already has editing software built in or by downloading an editing app. For those of you using a gimbal, there are plenty of apps with a bunch of clever effects that come with them.
The ZY Cami app for example can provide an intuitive solution for the creation and editing of video content. Why not let your imagination run wild with a 4K video recording at 60 frames per second? Alternatively, explore panorama mode to capture the beauty of landscapes. Timelapse, hyperlapse, and motion lapse modes add dimensions and perspectives to your movie.
6. Accessorise with add-on lenses
There are so many great accessories available now in smartphone video kits which can enhance your footage with new effects.
Add-on lenses are a great place to start. A filtered lens will give a tint to the scene, and incite a certain emotional response from your audience. Certain add-on lenses can bring cinematic depth of field to your shooting, others can create a fishbowl effect, which is often used in action sport filming like skateboard videos.
7. Stabilise your shots
A gimbal is essential for smartphone filmmaking and essential to avoiding shaky footage that looks amateurish and disorienting and will take hours to correct in post-production.
The gimbal head is an accessory you can purchase to add to your tripod, giving you the ability to move the camera around the scene while maintaining that necessary stability. The grip rig is slightly different as it is a handheld accessory with a similar purpose—stabilise the image. This type of device may be better suited for videos that require a lot of movement or action.
For example the SMOOTH 5S gimbal has helped filmmakers simplify their shooting and unleash their creativity, especially for small teams with limited budget. You can also find more film inspiration to help you create here.
8. Create cinematic sound
Sound is crucial if you want to keep your audience engaged. There are many options allowing you to capture quality audio externally for your smartphone footage. The simple addition of an audio recorder, boom mic, and even wireless microphones can make a huge difference to sound quality.
Audio recording devices can pick up every little sound, even an air conditioning unit or a train in the distance. With this in mind, as well as audio enhancing tools, pay attention to the locations where you are shooting. Locations with high background noise such as train stations will mean you have to deal with train and announcements noise. When indoors, check for echo and reverberation from the hard surfaces or other distracting sounds.
9. Bring extra charging power
Be aware that your smartphone battery is not going to last for a full feature film– especially if you’re spending hours shooting footage. The last thing that you want is your phone dying in the middle of a crucial scene.
Before filming, ensure that your phone is fully charged. Pack a backup charger, preferably a wireless one to allow yourself to continue filming even if your battery starts to get low.
10. Back it up
Always back up your footage onto an external device just in case you lose the movie saved to your smartphone. Simply use an external memory card or upload your film to your computer and create a copy of everything for extra assurance. An external memory card will also give you extra storage space if your phone is short on it.
The contest was hosted by Zhiyun, with Nikon as the title sponsor and partners including RØDE, Aputure, YC onion, Desview, SmallRig, iFootage, and Lexar, among others. The 2022 version attracted 1,429 entries, and 25 groups of entries awarded prizes and now we are excited to see what 2023 will bring.
