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Tech Review – HIGHEVER Bluetooth Beanie for sleep and sports #Tech #Sports #Sleep

I have reviewed several beanie hats in the past which are an effective idea and simple mostly used in the Winter but this model here can be used in both sports and used as a sleep aide. This is a really comfortable beanie to wear and is washable too which is nice of course and has simple to use controls on the front identical to controls I have used in similar beanie hats before. You can listen to your music radio and take calls which is handy and it can be also used as a sleep mask which again is handy with the early bright mornings we have now in the Summer.

Having tested in all scenarios this is really comfortable and does not clamp on your head and the speakers are placed either side and can be removed. The thing I find most interesting is how good the sound is with this and much better than I expected, it will not blow you away like some earbuds or headphones but the sound quality is pretty decent and is nice to see. This is ideal for those who like sports and like sleep and is not expensive either and worth a look in my book to try out and costs around 18 euro so for the price it is a nice gift to start with or just something to have at hand at home.. See the video for more below…

3 in 1 Multifunctional Bluetooth Sleeping Headphone: HIGHEVER Sleeping headphone headband combines the 3 functions of Sleep Headphones & Sleep Mask & Sports Headband, Sleep headphones feature a headband design with wireless speakers inside, ear muffs for sleeping noise cancelling. Bluetooth mindband sleep headphones are suitable for sports, yoga, running, biking, sleeping, It is also good choice for Gifts for Men and Women, Fathers day gifts, Birthday Gifts, Secret Santa gifts, Stocking Fillers
Ultra-soft Comfortable Washable Material Sleep Headband: HIGHEVER Sleep Headband is made of Ultra-soft, comfortable, high-quality washable fabric material, Noise cancelling for Bluetooth sleeping headphones offer a breathable mesh lining, easily stretch to fit most head sizes. The Bluetooth headphones are thin and compact, just in the ear position, no matter what sleeping position you adapt to fall asleep, it will not cause discomfort to your head and ears, It is a good choice for good sleep
HD Hi-Fi Audio Sound & Broad Bluetooth-compatibility: HIGHEVER sleep headphones built-in stereo speaker and microphone, provide high-quality digital sound, The sound of the headphones will not affect the outside world, The Bluetooth of the headphones’ headband can cover a radius of 10 m, It can be compatible with any version of Bluetooth devices. The sleep band with Bluetooth headphones not only gives users a stylish look but also brings them superior sound quality when sleeping, running, yoga

Enjoy High Sound Quality and Long Battery Endurance: HIGHEVER sleep headphones offer a rechargeable battery that lasts up to 10 hours. Headphone headband can be used all night, The sleep headband has a built-in high-quality chip that can output lossless high-quality sound quality, There are built-in microphone and volume control buttons that enable users to answer hands-free phone calls and handle previous/next song without having to use your phone. Using sleeping headphone can reduce tinnitus
Professional 24 After-sales Service: Sleep headphones headband made of breathable and skin-friendly fabric material, Sleep headphones headband is Personalised gifts for men and women designed as one size fits all. We are confident that you will find it an essential gadget in daily life. If you have any problems with HIGHEVER Sleep headphones headband, please feel free to contact us.

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Tech Review – Actigun percussive massager. #Actigun #Sports #Health

Actigun is a personalized massage gun with an AI Chip installed -it is made for your physical needs and applicable to all your body parts. Once Actigun is started, the AI chip will react to the condition of your muscles and provide the exact percussive strength you need with a humanized-interactive experience. It comes with 4 and 6-speed settings, 20-gear controls, and 5-replaceable massage heads! This being my second such product I can see the rise in popularity with these.

This is an affordable option as there is many out there that can cost much more and there is two models available from the company this being the cheapest option and they are ideal for those into sports percussive massagers which can be great for recovery and maintaining their health. Packed in a nice case too all the fittings you need are present and the battery life on the unit is pretty decent too and it is simple to use with no tech knowledge to get it going with just a power on/off switch with a touch sensitive digital display on top. I have had comments like it looks like a hairdryer or speed gun but this has been said about the previous one I tested and it is what it is for now with the design and there is always some form of tech that looks like something being honest and will be labelled.

This is well built and solid with a matt finish and grippy rubber so you will not let it drop and if you do I would say it will take a beating anyway it is robust all round.

Depending on your needs there is several pieces in the case that can help you out and pretty much everything is covered from the get go. I am no massage gun expert but from trying two models you can feel the benefits it must be said after not using one until now I can see and feel a difference and the benefit these products offer the user. As mentioned there is two options available and there is cheaper out there so I cant compare to those just now as it would be unfair but it is not a bad price to pay but there is more expensive ones and being honest it is hard to tell just what the differences is between those and the two I have tried unless I test them personally but for your money hear you cant really complain.

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What do you get in the case

6 MASSAGE HEADS INCLUDED

M & L Ball Head for bigger muscle groups, like arms, thighs, back, buttocks and calves.

U-Shaped Head for massaging the neck, spine, and Achilles.

Rubble Gas Head for all parts of the body.

Flat Head for muscle relaxation on all parts of the body

Bullet Head for deep tissue

WHAT IS PERCUSSION THERAPY?

Percussive therapy is popular in the world of physical therapy and derives its benefits from penetrating deep into the muscle

tissue with a series of rapid, concentrated pulsating strokes. This type of therapy can help increase range of motion, treat muscles, and promote healthy circulation (results may vary from person to person), the best way to benefit from percussive therapy is with a percussive therapy device such as Actigun-the smartest and most affordable percussion massager.

Gain back control of your body with Actigun, the smartest and most affordable percussion massager!

WHAT CAN ACTIGUN DO FOR YOU?

Reduce tightness and knots

Encourage circulation

Increase range of motion

Accelerates regeneration

Releases tension

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Tech Review – Tronsmart Apollo Air Plus earbuds #Tronsmart #ApolloAirPlus

The tronsmart Apollo air Plus are near identical to the Apollo air we just recently checked out, They come with a nice sized case too and fits in any pocket giving you around 20 hours in total playtime with case and around 5 hours with one charge this is less when you use ANC and high volumes, there is wireless charging here which is great as I have adopted wireless charging around the house.

The earbuds are a comfortable fit but slight protrude from the ears with a long chamber but this is normal and there is others out there that stick out much more and this to be honest doesn’t bother me. For calls these are also good but it is the music and how it sounds is what is most important. When it comes to modes we have three options here and they are ideal for indoors outdoors and commutes and so on giving you ambient mode ANC on/off.

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These really do get loud highs lows and mids are good, listening to music is great and also for films You Tube and Netflix etc they really shine in action movies with great direction and they give a near like headphone experience. The app as mentioned above really enhances the overall experince here with choices like 3d,deep bass,vocal,rock and much more to choose from you will see the full details in the video review. There is no lag latency to be noted either during my testing.

Controls are a breeze to use here given you might find them sensitive to begin with, everything is here from skip and reverse tracks .volume control and voice assistant and you can adjust the settings to your requirement in the app. There is no difference between the app set up here with the Apollo air all things remain identical throughout.

Features

35dB full frequency hybrid active noise cancelling.
Industry-leading Qualcomm QCC3046 chip.
High-quality Qualcomm® aptX™ audio decoding.
Customized graphene driver for better sound quality.
Three modes switching designed for different usage scenarios.
Six mics with cVc 8.0 technology for crystal-clear calls.
TWS+ binaural synchronous transmission technology.
Bluetooth 5.2.
Ear detection
Wireless charging

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Tech Review – JBL Live Pro+ review #JBL #Tech

JBL have a nice new pair of TWS earbuds here and they certainly tick all the boxes after testing these out for a few days and in short they are a super pair of earbuds that deliver. Having tested the biggest range of true wireless earbuds in Ireland these are in my top 10 right now and that is no mean feat. You can see the unboxing experience over on our You Tube

With the new model here you get great adaptive ANC which is great and wireless charging, these are by no means new to the market but features that stand up the Airpods and Freebuds hype we constantly see, A familiar trend I might add but I dont buy it at all.. A familiar design language yet comfortable they fit well and with the right tips on they isolate pretty well. In the app you do get to check your best fit and you should do so to get the most out of them.. You will be asked to put on the earbuds to get this right from the start.

Controls are sensitive here but you will not have any issues missing a beat with the controls once you get use to them and again in the app you can personalise these to your taste, On the main homepage of the app you get your battery status ANC, ambient sound and smart Audio and video settings and all these allow you get more from the earbuds. We go through the app below anyway so you can see what you are in for and it is all good.

Sound is great here too, nice bass good separation, punchy and direction even great for movie watching and they work a treat for music Netflix and more and after my usual test loop I am well pleased with how these sound and they also have decent volume too which I like. If this is perhaps your first pair of true wireless you will be really impressed and if not and one who changes up every year or so you will be equally impressed if you don’t fall for the continuous praise for the the aforementioned.

JBL SIGNATURE SOUND: These wireless earphones provide the best audio solution for any device, Live Pro+ TWS headphones are small but powerful, with 11mm dynamic drivers for extraordinary JBL Signature Sound all day, every day.
ADAPTIVE NOISE CANCELLING: Zero distractions when it’s time to focus on your studies or get your groove on from these Bluetooth earbuds. And if you want to hear the world around you without removing your headphones, Smart Ambient sharpens the sounds of your surroundings.
CLEAR MICROPHONE: The Live Pro+ TWS wireless earbuds feature 3-mic technology, so you get perfect call quality. A feedback mic ensures wind suppression and environmental noise reduction, dual beamforming mics to capture your voice with crystal clarity.
UP TO 28H OF BATTERY LIFE AND WIRELESS CHARGING: These Bluetooth earphones feature to 7 hours of playback plus 21 in the case and JBL Live Pro+ TWS Speed Charge means your audio stays with you all day long. Power up super easily on the go with JBL Live Pro+ TWS Speed Charge and Qi-compatible wireless charging
HANDS-FREE HEY GOOGLE AND AMAZON ALEXA*: Get help from your preferred voice assistant using your voice or with a tap on the earbud. Activate ANC or Ambient Aware, check the battery life or power off your JBL Live Pro+ TWS simply with your voice with Hey Google. Use the all-new JBL App to easily set your preferred voice assistants.
*Android 6.0 or higher is required for full access to Alexa features when using this device

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Tech Review – Tronsmart Apollo Air ANC earbuds #Tronsmart #ApolloAir #Tech

Tronsmart have sent us some of their latest tech and the first in is the Apollo air which we have been testing out the past while and these are an excellent pair of earbuds to own. They do have another version of these but we will come back to them at a later date. The Apollo Air will run you around 60 euro which is not bad and the sound quality here with these are excellent and to top it off they now have an app which enhances the soundstage even more and also these a nice and loud.

They come with a nice sized case too and fits in any pocket giving you around 20 hours in total playtime with case and around 5 hours with one charge this is less when you use ANC and high volumes, there is no wireless charging here which is fine but would have made these more a sweeter deal but still great value for money.

These really do get loud highs lows and mids are good, listening to music is great and also for films You Tube and Netflix etc they really shine in action movies with great direction and they give a near like headphone experience. The app as mentioned above really enhances the overall experince here with choices like 3d,deep bass,vocal,rock and much more to chose from you will see the full details in the video review. There is no lag latency to be noted either during my testing.

For the money here you cant go wrong and they come in two colours.

35dB full frequency hybrid active noise cancelling.
Industry-leading Qualcomm QCC3046 chip.
High-quality Qualcomm® aptX™ audio decoding.
Customized graphene driver for better sound quality.
Three modes switching designed for different usage scenarios.
Six mics with cVc 8.0 technology for crystal-clear calls.
TWS+ binaural synchronous transmission technology.
Bluetooth 5.2.

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Tech Review – Soundpeats T2 true wireless earbuds. #Tech #SoundpeatsT2

The Soundpeats T2 earbuds are an affordable pair of earbuds in a now crowded market but bringing ANC into the mix at this price is where we are at now and when it comes to choice the consumer is now spoiled for choice which is not a bad thing and now even cements more what I have been saying for a while now there is no need to spend silly money on Airpods and so on.

These are on the large side but fit well and comfortable but stick out a little so if you are one to like earbuds that remain unseen from the front you might want to look elsewhere. The controls are quite good and not overly sensitive here with most of the features in board though you are missing the previous track which is quite common on earbuds but you can ask your assistant to do that anyway so it is no huge deal for me. You can skip tracks, play and pause take calls and of course access your voice assistant we go through all this in the video review below anyway.

The timing on the controls is rather odd with 1.5 seconds and so on when 1 or two is the norm and can make you take a different task at times until you get the hang of them but overall they well when you get the hang of it and for me with big hands and fingers it was fine after a few hours of use.

There is no app here but they could use one in fairness and to be honest the sound that comes out of them is not bad at all considering the price you pay here which is 35 quid at the time of the post so what do you expect, you will not get the best quality seen in more expensive earbuds but overall a decent audio experience it has to be said and you cant really complain here for the price with ANC on board which is decent enough and you also get hybrid ANC/ Transparency mode.

You will get around 30 hours of use with ANC off and around 22 with ANC on so depending on your use case this is something to take note which still is not bad at this pricepoint. Another good factor to take note is they can be used individually too which is left out of many earbuds including ones you pay a pretty penny for so this is a nice inclusion here.

Overall the sound is good they are loud with a balanced approach with highs lows and mids and a level of bass thrown in for good measure they performed well watching You Tube Netflix and on music with my usual test loop..

See the video below for more..

Features

[Active Noise Cancelling & Hybrid ANC] – Hybrid noise cancellation relies on microphones to seek out ambient noises and then cancel them out. With 2 noise cancelling mics in each earbud, one of them works for both noise reduction and phone calls, the SoundPEATS T2 wireless earbuds can effectively suppress ambient noise in a large range by up to 30dB.
[Transparency Mode & Touch Control] – This mode supports picking up and amplifying the surrounding sound through the mics. It lets the outside sound in and allows you to talk to people nearby and be aware of things happening around you without taking off the earbuds. The sensitive touch control ensures your easy switch between ANC and transparency modes.
[Bluetooth 5.1 & Unbreakable Connection] – Adopt advanced chip to provide stable, fast and reliable connection without distortion. Simply open the charging case and turn on the Bluetooth to build connection. The T2 wireless earbuds support working with either one earbud separately or both earbuds together.
[30 Hours & LED Indicators] – Ultra long playtime up to 10 hours with single charge (8 hours with ANC mode on), and another 2 recharges provided by the charging case to ensure your daily or weekly use. Equipped with Type-C charging port for your convenience with wide applicability. The LEDs on the charging case tells you clearly the power left.
[Pleasant Sound & Large Driver] – While focusing on noise reduction performance, the T2 earbuds also value your experience on sound. It adopts 12mm large driver and advanced audio processing technology to provide you incredibly high quality sound and deep bass with rich details while immersing yourself in the quiet private world.

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Tech Review – Creative Pebble V3 USB-C bluetooth speakers. #Creative #PebbleV3

Speakers in general on your pc or laptop are not the best and the same applies to your TV and in that instance most of us opt to buy a nice big soundbar but what about your laptop etc. The Pebble V3 are an affordable solution and they can connect to anything with Bluetooth and they are charged with USB-C which is great and not lagging behind there.

These are angled at 45 degrees which is also better than your traditional set up which most of us have and thats either upwards or out the sides depending on what you might have so there is better direction of sound, the shape and design is kept simple here and they are well built with rubber feet underneath to stop them from moving and even in my testing at full blast they did not budge nor vibrate and also to note no real sound distortion when maxed out either.

They are solid and built with plastic with a gain button on one side and that is it quite a simple affair just plug and play and job done. I like the overall design here which blends in anywhere really which brings me to my next point.

These can be used anywhere and not only for your home pc etc they can be used with your mobile phone or tablet which is practical for the user and having said that they sound great, tested both on pc and mobile my end they sound perhaps better from a mobile phone than they did on my chromebook which I use now as I switched away from windows and the results you will see in the video review below will let you hear the difference and the benefits of having these speakers at hand to enhance the sound quality over the dull pc/laptop speakers you get though my speakers on my chromebook are quite good these make it sound much better.

Overall these are ideal for your pc for music gaming and more and the same for your mobile phone and the price you pay it is a no brainer really.

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Tech Review – The JBL Charge 5 Portable Waterproof speaker with powerbank. #JBL #Charge5 #Tech

Need a new speaker and one that is suitable for outdoors well this one in my book is certainly one to look at and if you have the money I would suggest picking up a pair of them, One on its own is more than adequate to get the sounds pumping with the sounds being heard wide and far enough but two would really enhance the game and you can pump out the tunes with great sound too.

Built like a tank this speaker can be used indoors and outdoors but with most of us now in BBQ mode like me it has been tested in both scenarios and outdoors and has a great soundstage for all fans including a nice bass level here. This is well built and has simple to use controls up top which makes for easy commands and besides using this for music it is great for phone calls too should you wish to use it for them. On the rear there is a USB-C port and a USB port which enables you to charge other devices on the go so it could save you some day if at the beach or out at a picnic and your smartphone runs low on juice.

Like I said earlier this comes with JBL boost which enables you to connect more JBL party boost compatible products together of these which would be some set up but for the most 2 would be enough, though I would love to see 4 in action it would be some sound experience. This is know as daisy chaining in the industry and many manufacturers use this today.

You will get around 20 hours of use with this speaker and of course it has got IP67 rating which means you can take it anywhere, Overall I was impressed with this speaker and can easily recommend it.

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Tech Review. The Poly Voyager Focus 2 UC. #Poly #Tech #WFH #Office

The Poly Voyager Focus 2 comes in a distinguished colour with a leatherette ear cushion which has a soft memory foam with a metal headset cushioned for strength and comfort. This can be used for noisy environments connected to a Laptop or phone utilising the multipoint connectivity, which connects to two devices at the same time. This can be hardwired for connection if required albeit a step back from the wireless options. The supplied charging stand on the model gave a place to store the headset and charge at the same time. This unit did not come with the team logo but functioned as expected for Zoom & Teams calls. Recently we also checked out the POLY 7320

Contents: (These vary subject to the model)

Battery:

Talk time: Up to 19 hours (ANC off), Up to 16 hours (ANC On)
Listening time: Up to 40 hours (ANC Off) Up to 24 hours (ANC On)
Charge time: Full charge 2 hours. Standby time: Up to 30 days

Headset weight: 175 g Warranty: 2-year warranty

Setup and use:

The manufactures recommend connecting the USB adapter directly to the laptop and then power on the handset, this worked seamlessly on various laptop tested. When used on a smartphone connection again worked via the Bluetooth option.

The option to download the software via https://www.poly.com/be/en/support/downloads-apps gave additional features allowing the headset to auto-answer calls when picked up or ensure a ringtone was heard when a call came in, and the headset not close by. This free personalised software options have great features but involve various software for different poly models, this difference can be seen on the charging stand, Plantronics vs the Poly logo on the headset which would appear a standardised approach has not been agreed upon. When only using one model this is not noticeable while a company with 5 or 6 different poly models could find a challenge to ensure the correct software is in use for the correct model.

The headset can be used on the left or right ear with the boom allowing movement both ways. When the boom is up, this mutes the call with the USB Bluetooth adapter changing colour to reflect this.

Compatibility:

Poly state – All Poly USB headsets and personal speakerphones are compatible with the most popular voice platforms.

Active Noise Canceling (ANC):

This has 3 settings, Off, which would be recommended for only when e.g., listening to music or podcast or similar. When making calls the ANC switch can be set to Low for general office use or High for noisy /loud environment to reduce the background. This is strongly recommended to be kept on as may drain the battery a bit but well worth it from this quality headset to reduce external noise.

Overall:

This is a multi-purpose handset which multipoint connectivity, which can connect to devices simultaneous and remember up to 8 devices. This is a key decision-maker for me when using a phone and a laptop during the day. The option of using both left and right ear is a bonus with the optional software giving a personalised approach to its use. The options in terms of setting the headset to ring loud while not on your head is great to ensure calls are not missed. The range at up to 50 m ensures taking the headset for a coffee while still connected is great with the ANC option a must in a noisy environment.

As always from the Poly family of the headset, build quality is excellent, audio quality excellent, battery life ok, heads set controls in terms of call answer/end, mute, volume +/-, power ON/OFF/PAIRING, ANC OFF/1/2 is excellent and connectivity every time on-call was noted, ( many inferior headsets when not in use for a while often drop the connection required to power down and on again ) this was not the case with this model connected every time even when swapping between various laptops.

Overall, one of my favourite handsets sets this year with a slight personal niggle on the lack of a USB C connection and various software for different models, Overall quality, comfortable, voice alerts and work as they were designed, a stereo Bluetooth headset to give superior call quality every time. Starting at £267.95

https://www.poly.com/gb/en/products/headsets/voyager/voyager-focus-uc

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