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First look. Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro. #Anker #Soundcore #LibertyAir2Pro

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).

.Dell Technologies pushes the boundaries of PC gaming with new Alienware devices. #CES2021 #Dell

Dell Technologies has today unveiled new additions to its gaming line with the new Alienware m15 and m17 R4 and the Alienware Aurora Ryzen Edition R10 Desktop.

Commenting on the launch of the new devices, Vivian Lien, Vice President of Alienware and Dell Gaming, said: “Dell Technologies and Alienware pride themselves on delivering the most immersive gaming experiences powered by the latest technologies. As we blast into 2021, we’ve partnered with NVIDIA and AMD to push the boundaries of PC gaming further, with an amazingly fast and powerful experience for gamers and creators. Already the thinnest laptops we’ve ever made, the Alienware m15 and m17 R4 will deliver more power and performance for On-the-Go Gamers, while the Alienware Aurora Ryzen Edition R10 Desktop will take gaming to new heights.”

Developed in partnership with NVIDIA and AMD, the new Alienware m15 and m17 R4 deliver a faster and more powerful competitive edge with the next-gen NVIDIA GeForce Laptop GPUs which have been engineered with 12-phase graphics voltage regulation for rich marathon gaming sessions, up to 4TB of storage, and faster memory speeds up to 2933MHz. With these thin and powerful notebooks, gamers can game with confidence knowing their on-the-go battle stations will stay properly cooled thanks to vapor chamber technology included in every configuration – a new advantage of the Alienware Cryo-Tech™ cooling technology designs in the R4 generation.

For those seeking the highest possible framerates, the Alienware m17 R4 is ‘bringing the hertz’ with an optional 360Hz FHD panel that delivers faster refresh rates and smoother gameplay, perfect for AAA titles like Valorant and Cyberpunk 2077. Thanks to this cutting-edge technology, the new Alienware m17 R4 was recognized as a CES® 2021 Innovation Award Honoree (Gaming).

Both m15/m17 laptops are available in colors Lunar Light and Dark Side of the Moon, with a new matte finish front panel. And if you’re exporting the experience to a gaming TV or big format display (like the monstrous Alienware 55 OLED), you’ll get even smoother output with newly upgraded HDMI 2.1 connection capable of deliver 4K resolutions at 120Hz.

Designed to power gaming and creation, the Alienware Aurora Ryzen Edition R10 features AMD’s latest Ryzen™ 5000 Series desktop processors with up to 16-core and your choice of new AMD Radeon™ RX 6800 XT series graphics or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 series graphics.

With its tool-less upgradeable chassis now supporting up to 128GB Dual Channel HyperX™ FURY DDR4 RAM – twice the memory of previous generations – gamers and creators will appreciate processing large files or crushing their favorite PC games like a breeze. Whether streaming, blasting through game levels, or tackling heavy-processing applications, the new Aurora Ryzen R10 can handle it and stay cool with an innovative airflow design and vapor chamber technology that dissipates heat and gives players an extra boost when they need it most. The Aurora Ryzen Edition R10 is available in colors Lunar Light and Dark Side of the Moon.

Pricing & Availability:

  • Alienware m15 is available on January 28th with pricing available upon launch.
  • Alienware m17 is available on January 28th with pricing available upon launch.
  • Alienware Aurora Ryzen Edition R10 is available January 26th with pricing available upon launch.

Tech Review – House of Marley Champion True Wireless. #Tech #TWS

House of Marley recently announced their latest TWS earbuds called the “Champion” and I have been testing them out for a few days now and as expected I was impressed given the price the come in at. However there is bargains to be had in the true wireless market these days and great value for money these days and the cost to performance ratio is getting better all the time which is great for the consumer overall.

This time around we get an affordable pair of earbuds built around the same idea of the Redemption which are an excellent pair of True Wireless but more expensive however worth the money. We get that bamboo touch again and an in ear style this time around rather than stems, they did at first look like they would not stay in my ears but the right tips and they offer a snug fit and have not dropped out and give good isolation off the bat. The charging case is really nice and pocketable and has a touch of bamboo on top and this complements the earbuds which have a really satisfying click and make for easy commands too which is nice and one of the best controls I have used in a while and due to the surface area you will not make mistakes or accidental clicks.

When it comes to sound this is what most folk are here for and overall really good with a level of bass thrown in and these are loud too, you have most controls at hand here, they can be used independently too which is important for some and you get quick charge thrown in which is an added bonus they do have a decent battery life too. The sound though overall good and no distortion on high volume found in my testing highs,lows and mids good and good direction and crisp voice, same applies to calls which where fine on both ends and clear so overall there is no complaints here.

When people see the word “eco” or “sustainable” sign on tech they fear a loss of quality but that is not the case and something to expect going forward from all manufacturers of tech..

CHAMPION PRODUCT FEATURES

  • Materials: Bamboo, natural wood fibre composite, REGRIND™ recycled silicone
  • 8 hour battery life, 28 hours of total playtime
  • Ear housing touch control
  • IPX4 certified water and sweat resistant design
  • USB-C quick charge technology (15 min = 2 hours)
  • Bluetooth™ 5.0 + BLE
  • RRP: £59.99

 

BUY – thehouseofmarley.co.uk.

Tech Review – Zendure Zenpods with ANC and ENC #Zendure #Zenpods #Tech

Over the last year there has been many examples of new earbuds on the market and I love to get my hands on what is new and what is different that is why we have the biggest range covered in Ireland to suit all pockets and suit everyone. These new earbuds are the latest on offer from Zendure who ran a successful Indiegogo campaign and people who invested in these will be happy with their investment.

These are light and have one of the best fits this year with the curved stem that rests around your ear lobe and they will not fall out end of story. The controls are also excellent too and one of the better ones when it comes to touch based TWS. Controls are simple to use and can be done so on both sides in most instances with the usual single and double tap approach and of course voice assistants controls too, there is no volume control or auto play or pause but this is fine when you see the cost other than that the controls present works a treat every time. You will see how they work in the video below.

Once in the ears you will notice a great seal too and here and noise isolation straight away but fear not you have got ENC built in which means environmental noise cancellation which is great for calls and these where fine for me on my testing both ends, you also get transparency mode and ANC all which is controlled on the left earbud. The ANC is quite good even outdoors and in a quite environment even better and for the money one of the best in class. Transparency mode works well too for those who commute or jog and is a vital feature today for safety. Battery life is also great on these and are on par with the most on offer today and you also get and additional 15.5 hours from the case and in total you get around 22 hours normal use, with ANC on around 18 hours with max volume which is how I use my earbuds to immerse myself, Also to note there is no distortion on max volume here either and 10 mins charge gives you 40 mins play which is decent. No lag latency noticed either during my testing.

When it comes to sound they deliver, loud, nice bass centred and good direction and from doing my usual testing on my music list, Netflix and You Tube I was impressed across the board they sound good to put it simple and if it is your first or second pair of earbuds you will not be disappointed. If you want a pair of earbuds that deliver there is no need to spend silly money on Apple alternatives these do a great job and perhaps better.

BUY HERE

 

Tech Review – Hoyee eyes AFFORDABLE smart glasses #Hoyee #SmartGlasses #Tech

There has been many attempts of eyewear going the full distance being smart and have not worked out for the best but this has given ideas to other means how you could use your glasses and here is one idea that is executed rather well and keeps things simple, With multiple options to pick from you are not stuck with a low stock selection but you can get several colours and several options to customise and different styles too which is great and the two we have today are the Navigator and Viva which both work the same and do a good job when it comes to listening to music in style with a relatively stylish pair of Sunglasses to boot.

The concept is simple however once again we have proprietary charging which annoys me and most folk in the tech world but it is what it is and it can be forgiven, In short you pair your device to these glasses and the music comes out via a speaker on each arm, they are constructed rather well too. One thing to note though is external leakage and at high volumes those beside you on a train for example might not fancy your taste in music or whatever you might be listening to but you can turn the volume down and I feel best use case scenarios is at home in private, walking or perhaps less populated cramped spaces and be it public transport now with its limitations you would get away with it.

The sound is quite decent and not overly loud for obvious reasons, you are limited however when it comes to controls but enough is there to make them functional other than keeping your peepers safe from the sun, there is a touch sensitive are on each side to control the music with play and pause and skip track and you can access your voice assistant to and overall the sound is quite clear, you will not get the same effects are earbuds or headphones but its like two small speakers held up to your ears in short and they do a decent job, for the fashion conscious that is up to you if you decide these frames are one you can wear.

Overall these are not for everyone but it is still a relatively new technology and spending over the price these come in at is something many would shy away from especially from the likes of Huawei we are now seeing glowing reviews from which is nothing new here, in short you could buy a decent set of earbuds and sunglasses with the price they command.

  • Maximum Comfort For Your Eyes – optimized for wearing experience. Hoyee Eyes Smart Glasses are aimed at becoming your everyday glasses. They are built to be lightweight, durable and smart. Most importantly, they protect your eyes

Features:

  • Upgraded audio chipset integrated. Offer better sound quality and lower latency

  • Open ear design for safer listening experience. Enjoy music while being aware of the environment.

  • Anti impact polycarbonate lens with slight yellow tint scratch-proof layer, 100% UVA / UVB protection

  • Replaceable lenses. You can easily replace these lenses with your prescription. Purchase our prescription lenses here and we’ll send you the glasses with the prescription lenses installed

  • Bluetooth 5.0, providing better connection stability

  • Noise-canceling microphone, allowing high-quality conversation even when you are in a noisy environment

  • Two High-Res TWS directional audio speakers, providing amazing sound quality while minimizing sound leakage

  • Accurate touchpad embedded. No button on the arms for maximum simplicity. Enjoy smart features as if you are wearing regular glasses

  • Proprietary magnetic charging cable charges your glasses to 100% within 55 minutes

BUY HERE

Hoyee sent us these to review with no compensation or copy approval and are seeing this review the same time as you.

 

 

Tech Review PICO GENIE M550 Plus 2.0 smart projector. #Projectors #Tech

If you are in the market for a new TV forget about it because what this projector offers and comes in cheaper for screen size this is something to look at and more over this is portable and can be placed anywhere in the home not only this it can be brought anywhere too and you get a snazzy carry case to go with it.

I have done a 28 minute video on this as we do real hands on reviews and it will showcase what you get for your money. With all the ports available on this projector you can basically attach anything to it and get that huge screen effect on a blank walk or if you fancy buying a pull down screen it is up to you. OK one can argue a TV might have better clarity however for the screen size on offer here it is pretty dam good and easily replaces my TV it is so good I am buying one myself and something I rarely do based on reviews.

The M550 Plus 2.0 is different from other projectors due to its extended list of features as well as all the other usual features seen on a projector. Some of the unique features above and beyond the norm include:

  • Compatible with most Smartphones, tablets, laptops including IOS, Android
  • Smart TV with Android operating system (Android 6)
  • Aptoide TV & Google Play store installed (aptoide tv is similar to Amazon firestick / smart tv)
  • No drop-in brightness on battery power
  • Low Noise / Ultra silent (22 dB)
  • Auto Focus & Manual Focus (focus buttons on side of the projector)
  • Case / Bag (high performance durable carry case for projector and its accessories)
  • Tripod included
  • Smaller & Lightweight 650g
  • Power on and off using timer and re-start and auto shutdown automatically
  • Responsive remote (with a cursor feature)
  • Touch controls on the unit itself
  • Kickstand Built-in
  • RJ45 Ethernet Port
  • EU & UK plugs both included
  • Apps more easily accessible (no need to sign in to google)
  • Speaker mode (to listen to music etc from phone via Bluetooth)
  • Easily change the aspect ratio from the remote
  • 3D options including converting your movies from 2D to 3D
  • Built-in battery up to 3 hours 

Check out the video for more below… BUY HERE 

 

Tech Review – Edifier G2 II USB gaming headphones. #Edifier #Gaming #Tech

Edifier recently launched the G2 II gaming headset and we have been testing it out and as expected with any product from Edifier no matter the price point they deliver on the audio aspect even at entry level prices which is the same for their TWS earbuds, One of their cheapest earbuds for example the X3 TWS that come in at approx. 35 euros deliver on sound and quality at this price point and excels others. With their gaming headphone range this is no different and this is an affordable headset that delivers.

There is a simple inline control panel that allows you to turn on/off the mic and switch on/off the RGB effects and a volume wheel on the side it could not be easier to use although there is no EQ built in for tone adjustment which is fine the sound that comes from the headset is well balanced and will immerse you into the gameplay and blocks all external noise. Comfort would be another factor here to weigh in on as most gamers spend hours on their gameplay and these are fine here too with the soft cups and headband , The mic is good too with clear sound both ends and overall it will be an enjoyable experience for whoever picks these up.

Main Features:

  • 7.1 surround sound offering 360° sound positioning, accelerating your advantage.
  • 50mm driver unit produces clear sound and excellent low-frequency performance.
  • Noise-cancelling detachable microphone for uninterrupted game play.
  • Dynamic RGB light effects.
  • Comfortable wearing for longevity.

BUY – https://www.amazon.co.uk/Edifier-Headset-Head-band-Black-Red/dp/B081S6FLWQ#ace-g0979249316

Tech Review – The Eufy indoor pan and tilt 2k security camera. #Tech #Security #Eufy

Recently here on techbuzz we have reviewed the Eufy doorbell and their outdoor cameras and now it is time to check out their indoor solution to protect your home, Speaking of indoor security cameras an Irish “security expert” claimed on national there is no need for such cameras in the house which is codswallop if you want to protect your home properly and also they can be used to monitor pets and our older generation as many do today and not only that should intruders get in to your house you can capture images and footage.

The Eufy indoor pan and tilt camera is feature rich and most importantly your data is kept safe which is a priority of the company and after my testing it is an excellent indoor camera to have which sports AI detection pet detection and two way communication all in 2K, this is a wired camera and will need a wall socket for power and it is not a huge obstructive camera to have in the home, check out the full video walkthrough below for all the details and of course the footage… Also a side note this only works on  2.5ghz Wi-Fi

Features

    • Relevant Recordings

: The on-device AI determines whether a human or pet is present and only records when an event of interest occurs.

    • The Key is in the Detail

: View every event in up to 2K clarity (1080P while using HomeKit) so you see exactly what is happening inside your home.

    • Smart Integration

: Connect your Indoor Cam to Apple HomeKit, the Google Assistant, or Amazon Alexa for complete control over your surveillance.(HomeKit available via update. When opening HomeKit, users must add the device in the eufy Security app and then complete the activation process.)

    • Follows the Action

: When motion is detected the camera automatically tracks and follows the moving object. Pan the lens 360° horizontally or tilt it 96° vertically to get a clear view of the whole room.

    • Communicate From Your Camera

: Speak in real-time to anyone who passes via the camera’s built-in two-way audio.

BUY HERE 

Tech Review – KIKR S1 (2-in-1 Phone/Tablet stand with Dual 10W Wireless Chargers) #KIKR #Tech

Wireless charging is something everyone should adopt it is more convenient and for two other reasons, it saves you on cables and saves your port as these are always things to go bust and meaning you have to spend on more later on. This new product though solves both and can charge two devices at once and it is also compact and does not take up much room either and ideal for your bedside locker or just to have it beside you in your office set-up.

It has a foldable One-Piece Integrated Design compact and portable, you can put S1 in your pocket and take it anywhere so it is not confined to use at home either and it is a great solution and saves you carrying cables too and loosing them as often the case we tend to forget our chargers on trips etc..

Another great feature here it is not a fixed product, most wireless chargers are fixed this can be adjusted to suit an angle you prefer this applies to the phone part not the base which can be used to charge your phone too and earbuds etc so there is some flexibility here and I like how you can angle the unit and height. This is a well built product with a good design and a must have for those whom have adopted wireless charging.On a side note this can also be a very useful product for media consumption too and is handy again for your bedside locker or to have sat beside your PC at home or in the office and gives you the option to have social media,emails etc on the screen at hand saving you tabs on your PC and so on. Check out the video below for the full tour and review.

Buy here https://kikr-s1-charger-stand.kckb.st/3ebee30c