Tag: #tech

SMARTY Doubles Down on Data this Black Friday

SMARTY Mobile has launched a double data offer for Black Friday – 32GB for just £8. With tons of data, unlimited calls and texts, this is one of the best-value SIM-only deals out there, so customers can save ahead of the ‘stress-mas’ of the festive season.  

Black Friday can be a mind-boggling time for Brits trying to find the best deals amongst the malarkey, and avoiding the temptation to spend on items they don’t really need or will only use once. That’s why SMARTY is offering zero stress and double the data in their 32GB for £8 offer – twice the data of the standard £8 offer. Skip the queues on the high street and order online, and know that as the Which? Recommended Provider of the year for the third year running, SMARTY offers the best value, all year round.   

SMARTY Mobile is the low-cost SIM-only mobile network keeping things simple, offering exceptional value and a host of other benefits for consumers including no annual price rises and no contract, all on the flexibility of 1-month plans.  

All SMARTY plans come with EU Roaming included up to 12GB – perfect for anyone after some winter sun or preparing to hit the slopes, 5G as standard, and unlimited calls and texts.  

Customers can pause, change or cancel their plan at anytime, giving them the freedom and control of their commitment-free SIM plans.  

SMARTY Mobile’s Black Friday deal and is only available for a limited time. For more information and to sign up to SMARTY mobile, visit www.smarty.co.uk  

Tech Review – transmitg Luxury Leather Stand iPhone Case for iPhone 15 Pro

If you are looking to spruce up your iPhone 15 Pro and not got a decent case yet well here is one to try out we have just got to check out, If leather is your thing this might be it, there is a wide range of colours and design and also not just from iPhone from the company transmitg which is new to us, the case oozes style and class feels good in the hand and will catch eyes when sat on a table.

Prefer genuine leather? See our best leather iPhone 15 Pro cases for patina, grip, MagSafe strength, and long-term wear.

All buttons works fine you can still charge your device without the need to remove the case and consume media it both portrait and landscape mode on your phone with the built in kickstand, the leather wraps around most of the device and gives you some extra grip too and not adding much bulk to the phone, the camera lens is protected with a raised edge and there is a small lip on the front so the device can be placed face or back down.

Overall a nice case giving your iPhone a more expensive look at a decent price compared to others out there, how long it will last is not something I can answer now but will revert in a few weeks time and see how it holds out.

transmitg iPhone 15 Pro luxury leather case – techbuzzireland

 

 

💎【Elegant and Professional】 : The new stand phone case combines solid color and premium leather, creating a sleek and sophisticated look that is perfect for business professionals. The sleek design and smooth texture exude a sense of style and professionalism.

 

👍【Versatile Stand Function】 : Designed with a built-in stand, this phone case allows you to conveniently prop up your device in landscape mode, providing a comfortable viewing angle for video calls, watching movies, or browsing the web. It’s a practical feature that enhances your overall user experience.

 

🏆【NO.1 Strong Magnetic Power】: The built-in super magnets can strengthen the magnetic connection and ensure auto-alignment to make wireless charging faster and safer than before. It’s compatible with all Qi-certified chargers, wireless chargers, and car mounts. Our iPhone Case will not fall, no matter how it shakes.

 

🔰【Superior Protection】: Crafted with high-quality materials, this leather case offers reliable protection for your phone against scratches, bumps, and everyday wear and tear.The sturdy construction and precise cutouts ensure easy access to all ports and buttons without removing the case.

 

✔️【Camera Protection】: Raised edges for the screen and camera will protect your phone from scratches when you put your phone down on the flat surface.

BUY

Video Review

Tech Review – Ringke Google Pixel 8 Pro Clear Case | Fusion

Next up from Ringke is the Fusion clear case for the Pixel 8 Pro if this is not for you perhaps try the Onyx Case instead which is my favourite of the two but that is just my choice. This case is for those who like it clear but still protects your device all round and giving you additional grip. Again we have raised lips around the front of the device meaning it can be placed face down and of course on the rear with the camera bar being fully protected too which is great as it is prone to scratches.

All ports are accessible and you have an option to add neck or lanyard straps if needed which the company also sells, the case is also fine with wireless charging so no need to remove and they also claim it can sustain yellowing for a longer time now which is an issue with clear cases and many now say they have anti-yellowing properties.

Again it has a micro dot pattern and made with TPU which is the best option to go in my option as hardened edged cases tend to transfer knocks rather than absorb, check the video below for a full look.

Features

  • See-through back shows off original design of device.
  • Robust clear bumper provides better grip for comfortable handling.
  • Raised lips protects front display from potential scratches and damage.
  • Attach hand or neck straps with the built-in dual QuikCatch lanyard holes. (Strap sold separately)
  • Supports wireless charging and screen protector compatible.

BUY 

Video Review

Tech Review – FNTCASE Magnetic Clear Case and Military Grade Rugged Case With Kickstand

FNTCASE has a wide range of cases for many devices all with protection in mind, we have two cases here today for you to check out and one is for someone who wants it simple and clear and one is aimed at the folk who are hard on their devices.

The Magnetic Clear case comes with a lens protector and has a magnetic lock with raised camera edges and tactile buttons that work really well the company also claims they use high grade TPU which is my favourite kind of case and will never yellow which many companies are now saying. The case gives you a look at the real colour of your device and additional grip and of course works with wireless charging.

The Military Grade Rugged case with built in kickstand is one for those who want it all, built in screen protector kickstand and more, this can take a beating and has 4-ply cushioning with X-Shock 3.0 technology so this one should last the lifetime of your phone. This case takes it to the next level of protection and the built in screen protector works fine and so do the keys, again additional grip is given but you are down on wireless charging here. Check the video below for a closer look.

iPhone 15 Pro Phone Case: Magnetic Clear Case with Camera Lens Protector

  • 【Stronger Magnetic Lock】Compatible for Magnetic chargers and other Qi
  • 【Crystal Clear & Never Yellow】This iPhone 15 magnetic clear case using high-grade Bayer’s ultra-clear TPU and PC material
  • 【10FT Military-Grade Drop Protection】 Made from a TPU bumper of 4-ply cushioning structure and tough polycarbonate, and crafted with exclusive X-Shock 3.0 Technology on all 4 corners
  • 【Raised Camera & Screen Protection】 Molded strictly to the original phone, all ports, lenses, and side button openings have been measured and calibrated countless times, and each button is sensitive and easily accessible.

BUY 

iPhone 15 Pro Case: Military Grade Rugged Cell Phone Cover with Kickstand

  • Designed for iPhone 15 Pro 6.1 inches (not suitable for any other device), please check your phone model before buying.
  • Military-grade protection:
    Our iPhone 15 Pro case uses a combination of soft and hard PC and TPU, plus a hybrid construction to provide military-grade protection for your smartphone.  The matte texture of the case and the non-slip texture of the tires on both sides provide a good grip and a comfortable grip
  • Built-in Kickstand:
    This iPhone 15 Pro case is designed with a built-in stand that allows you to look down at your phone from a comfortable angle, both horizontally and vertically, without the trouble of a bulging back.
  • Built-in screen protector:
    The iPhone 15 Pro case with built-in screen protector with excellent light transmission and responsive touch performance provides easy and comfortable access to your phone’s features while preventing accidental scratches on your smartphone. The built-in screen protection design perfectly solves the trouble of putting on a screen protector for you.

BUY

Video Review

Tech Review – Ringke Onyx Google Pixel 8 Pro Case and Tempered Glass

The Pixel 8 Pro is one of the devices I am using right now and tend to always have a Pixel in my daily driver routine all year round and having said that having protection is the norm for me as I prefer to have a case on and be protected, I do like the naked feel of a phone but still keep them in good order, We have a few case reviews for several devices from Ringke and screen protection and today we start off with the Onyx case and tempered glass screen protector for the Google Pixel 8 Pro.

In the hand this case offers superb grip and is clean, all ports are accessible and you can also add lanyards or straps if you wish to do so, the keys are very tactile and work well and there is raised corners and lip on the front of the screen,, the camera bar on the rear is also fully protected from edge to edge and raised to keep that glass protected, Ringke also have lens protectors on offer plus much more on their site.

The case is made with TPU which is my preferred option on a case and feels smooth yet grippy all round giving you the best protection along with their screen protectors,not only that you can still wirelessly charge your device without the need to remove the case, check the video below for more.

Google Pixel 8 Pro Screen Protector | Glass

  • 2 Pieces of Glass Screen Protectors (Compatible with Google Pixel 8 Pro)
  • Premium edge-to-edge tempered glass screen protector precisely designed to fit the Pixel 8
  • 9H hardness tempered glass protects the touchscreen from scratches and scuffs
  • Edge-smoothing technology naturally integrates the screen protector into the device without sharp borders
  • Full adhesive design from top to bottom for easy, long-lasting installation without bubbles and lift
  • Case-friendly design. Complete your protection by pairing it with a Ringke case for a guaranteed fit

Buy 

Google Pixel 8 Pro Case – Onyx

 

Features

  • Rugged Back Case Compatible with Google Pixel 8 Pro
  • Made from flexible, long-lasting premium silicone-type TPU for heavy-duty defense
  • Grip enhancing circular emboss sides and sleek button covers provide extra protection
  • Unique matte, granulate texture is anti-skid and anti-fingerprint
  • Attach hand or neck straps with the built-in dual QuikCatch lanyard holes (Strap sold separately)

BUY

Video Review

Tech Review – ESR HaloLock Geo Wallet Stand

The ESR HaloLock Geo Wallet Stand is an ideal accessory for those who have limited cards to carry around and dont mind slapping an accessory onto the back of their iPhone, this however also serves as a kickstand of sorts enabling you to place your device in both horizontal and vertical modes, not only that you have a security loop on the rear of the clip on device to give your additional security when using the phone on the go as it is mostly opportunists grab peoples phones when they are talking on it on main thoroughfares and so on. Yes I have seen it first hand many times and organised criminals are said to be lurking around our country.

The  set up here is also simple and takes literally 30 seconds to connect the device which is great, the magnet is even stronger than apples own, this also has a proprietary charger which is slightly annoying when we are all moving to USB-C but we will forgive them on this one but be sure to keep the cable stored safely. The pogo styled pins do not seem as strong though as could be and nothing near the strength of the product itself when on the back of your iPhone.

This will use your Find My app to locate giving you details of distance terrain and more you can also share with chosen friends if lost which is similar to other trackers out there letting the community give you dig out if lost, there is also a ringtone on it if you have lost in your house or office for example and loud enough to hear it indoors.

Features

  • Full Apple Find My: the first MagSafe wallet on the market with full Apple-certified Find My functionality, letting you instantly see its real-time location, Play a Sound, and receive Left Behind notifications
  • 2x Stronger Magnets: enjoy a powerful 1,500-g magnetic lock on your phone, more than double the strength of the official MagSafe Wallet, so your most important items always stay secure
  • All in One Pocket: lightweight design attaches seamlessly to the back of your phone, holds 1–3 cards equally secure thanks to the dynamic tension spring, and enables instant access to your cards via the small cutout in the bottom
  • Multi-view Stand: the strong, durable hinge opens out smoothly to create a powerfully stable stand at any angle between 15° and 170°, portrait or landscape, for the perfect way to FaceTime, watch videos, or browse hands free
  • Secure Grip: specially designed finger loop on the back gives you a comfortably better grip on the go and quickly folds flat when you’re ready to pocket your phone

BUY

Video Review

Tech Review – INKBIRD IBS-TH5 WIFI

The INKBIRD IBS-TH5 is a handy gadget for your home you can just leave there and let it do its job, once set up in the app you can sit back and relax and let it work, there is a bug screen however to give you information at a glance at any time and you can set up all the parameters to suit your location. Sitting in my house now two weeks we can go through the data and see how it works, with the weather being very changeable the last two weeks it gave the unit a good run for its money and delivered the results,check out the app and video review below.

This gadget would be best put to use moving it around the house into different rooms to get a good idea of how things are going within each room and should you sniff out any issues as they can be sorted out rather quickly which is the best thing to do regardless, it is portable and you can of course change the location on the device should you wish to so do but not a vital unless you are placing in the bathroom or and outside premises such as a shed or office.

The product is simple to use and you can basically set the parameters and leave it there and monitor the goings on over time.

The APP 

 

 

KEY FEATURE 1: 

HIGH-CLASS SENSOR FOR MORE PRECISE, MORE STABLE & MORE RELIABLE

  • Adopts the sensor from Sensirion, the world-leading Swiss sensor manufacturer;
  • More precise, more stable and more reliable;
  • Accuracy of ±0.2°C (±0.36 °F) for temperature sensing;
  • Accuracy of ±1.8%RH for humidity for humidity sensing;
  • Every 2 seconds for data refreshing;

KEY FEATURE 2: 

VERSATILE MONITOR FOR YOUR COZY LIFE

  • Indoor temperature and humidity;
  • Real-time weather info and weather forecast;
  • Clock, day of the week, date;
  • Influenza virus survival risk assessment. Assessed by the monitoring data of humidity &temperature and the data of standard atmospheric pressure, the drier and colder the environment, the higher the risk level. Display with Safe Level, Moderate Risk, and High Risk;
  • Environmental comfort level indication

KEY FEATURE 3: 

WIFI CONNECTION & ALARM NOTIFICATION FOR BETTER FAMILY PROTECTION

  • 2.4 GHz WiFi connection;
  • Automatically synchronize weather data with Weatherbit;
  • Update time and date from the Internet in real time;
  • Instant temperature/humidity/environment alarm notifications;
  • Monitor the indoor air quality from your smartphone anytime, anywhere;

KEY FEATURE 4: 

ALL DATA STORED IN THE CLOUD FOR LONGER DATA STORAGE

  • All data will be stored in the cloud;
  • Up to 2-year of historical records on INKBIRD app;
  • Can be exported to your e-mail at any time;

KEY FEATURE 5: 

LARGE ELECTRONIC INK DISPLAY, HIGH-CONTRAST AND EASY-TO-READ

  • 3.71 inches ultra big electronic ink display screen;
  • High contrast and ultra-wide viewing angle;
  • Easy-to-read, well eye-protecting and well-arranged layout;

KEY FEATURE 6: 

BUILT-IN & RECHARGEABLE LITHIUM BATTERY, MORE ENVIRONMENT-FRIENDLY & COST-PERFORMANCE

  • Built-in & Rechargeable 2000mAh lithium battery;
  • Can continuously work for 12 months after a full charge (when the data upload interval is 60 minutes);
  • No need to purchase extra batteries or replace them frequently;
  • More environmentally friendly and convenient.

KEY FEATURE 7: 

CHECK ALL BY INKBIRD APP

  • Supports 2.4GHz WiFi connection to view all upgrading data of temperature, humidity, and environment assessment and time through the INKBIRD APP anytime in anywhere.
  • Receive instant temperature, humidity, environment alarm notifications via INKBIRD APP ;
  • Up to 2 years of data stored in the cloud and support exporting;

BUY

Video Review

Tech Review – X-Plant All-in-One Headphone Stand Organizer from XLayout

Keeping your space tidy can be a challenge and for me it is a daily one due to my work and all the products around I have in for review and this applies to my work space and my bedside locked which I have some control of as I keep the tech to a minimum there with mostly what is in line for review as for me that includes earbuds and headphones and so on so it is important to have something to minimize the space use and this product fro X/Layout is one to help me out called the X-Plant.

The product is well built and solid and can do multiple things at once and it also has a space for storing your headphones, this part however does not charge them there is also a shelf behind the see- through panels to store small items which is neat and there is two shelves here which can be removed, there is 5 light effects inside this panel too that gives it a nice effect.

You can charge you mobile phones and earbuds and other compatible products which is hand and up to 10watts of power is available, there is then a small branch like structure on the end which is made with quality material and you can hang your keys or smartwatches there, this can be used to hold other products and for me it will be my smartwatches which gives me simple access and walk away and the same for putting them on.

Check the video review below for more.

Specs

Dimensions: Base: 23.8*9.5cm /9.37*3.74 inches

BUY 

Video review

Tech Review – Poly Voyager Surround 80 UC Premium BT Headset

The Poly Voyager Surround 80 UC Premium BT Headset might be a pricey headset for most but if you are one who works in an office or works from home it makes sense and it makes sense to be pricey if you want the best in the game. I have tested some older models before and people snubbed the idea these type of headphones can be used for both work and general wearing and when they tried them on they quickly changed their tune on the matter and this is due to the quality of sound and most importantly voice for calls and teams chats and so one, one thing that is clear with these is how good voice sounds no matter what instance you use them in.

The headphones are also comfortable to wear for hours on end which is great and again important for those who would wear them.

There is no boom on these which I prefer with such headphones and these still do a superb jobs on phone calls alone and of course your teams meetings and so on, there is a busy light on these too to let others know you are in fact busy when you are on either which for me is great and stops people annoying you, I hate those who tap you on the shoulder trying to get your attention but this still happens sometimes for those not in the know.

Controls are great which is done with gestures which I am now a fan of after testing several pairs of headphones recently with the same approach and going forward I would like to see this more common than it is today with any headphones.

The sound quality is excellent all round here but voice is what stands out for me on these overall on your teams and phones calls I have never had a pair of headphones that sound so good in this area in particular it is outstanding, and for music they are also great which makes for a great pair of hybrid headphones. On the music front they are fine with all genres highs lows and mids and there is an EQ app but not so much for music but more control over their target demographic.

All round though the sound is impressive they are comfortable and easy to use with apps for all to take even more control to make them your own in what setting you use these in, they are expensive but for me and what they do they are worth every penny and a go to if you work from your office or home like me especially with two devices connected it is a seamless operation and a no brainer choice of headphones to own. Check the video review for more.

The App

Features

  • Adaptive ANC and over-the-ear design
  • 6 microphones for clear transmit audio
  • Up to 21 hours of talk time
  • Intuitive touch controls for calls and music

BUY

Video Review