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Tech Review – NOMAD sports band for Apple Watch Ultra

The Apple Watch Ultra is an expensive companion device and one I never thought I would get myself but after owning the Series 7 and the latest SE I took the plunge and got one to try out and now holding onto it and like the case business the strapo business is now booming and we have covered some strap reviews here for the Apple watch over the last while and nomadgoods gave us a sports band to try out that matches their case for the iPhone 14 pro and both go hand in hand together and looks great as a pair and gives me assurance my strap will not fall off even with heavy use and for being a bit on the sporty side myself with activities it also lets my wrist breathe.

The strap itself is made from quality materials and is simple to swap out like any other Apple watch strap and to replace it takes 30 seconds at most, what I like about this strap is the looks and colour and also the how the closure works on the strap itself. Again like a case people just put them on and on they go but having both the looks feel and protection is what matters for me and not only that your wrist can breathe whilst you do your workouts and so on and the pin and tuck closure makes it easy to put on and take off.

Check out the video review below for more and do check out the link below and see what options are available for you to pick from as they have a great range of products and stand out colours to give you a more premium look on your devices.

Workout Ready

Sport Band is built around a minimalist design meant to keep the weight low and ventilation high. Channels in the bottom of the band and full length adjustment holes increase breathability and flexibility.

Pin and Tuck Closure

Sport Band is finished with a custom-designed pin and tuck closure mechanism that is both slim and secure. The aluminum pin latches through the band while the tail end is tucked away neatly against your wrist.

High Performance

We use FKM on Sport Band for its excellent balance of comfort and durability. FKM’s natural flexibility allows the band to easily contour around your wrist and its resistance to oils allows it to quickly wipe clean after a workout

Bold Design

A sporty aesthetic and sharp details combine for a distinct, yet understated look unique from any other band. The Marine Blue FKM is finished with a subtle microtexture for a classy satin finish.

Features

  • FKM fluoroelastomer rubber
  • 100% waterproof
  • Interior ventilation channels
  • Custom aluminum closure pin
  • Designed for Apple Watch Ultra, Series 8, 7, 6, SE, and all previous versions of Apple Watch

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Video Review

Revolut launches Ultra: The ultimate platinum card that spearheads a redefined luxury lifestyle category in Ireland

Revolut, the global financial super app with 30 million customers worldwide, launches its new ultimate membership plan, Ultra. With over 430,000 people on the waiting list in the UK and Europe, this new top-tier plan boasts exceptional perks and aims to spearhead a new category of refined luxury.

Platinum lifestyle

When it came to designing its most precious card ever, Revolut had only one thing in mind – platinum.

The platinum-plated card speaks for itself, and it comes with an extended list of elite benefits including subscriptions with Ultra partners such as Financial Times, NordVPN, WeWork, ClassPass and more, unlimited fee-free international money transfers, 1.2% cashback on Revolut Pro, and 24/7 member support.

Ultra cards will be exclusively Mastercard, marking another milestone for the partnership, in which Mastercard is supporting Revolut’s expansion.

Ultra also offers purchase protection of up to 10,000 GBP/EUR a year on stolen or damaged items within a year of purchase, cancelled event protection of up to 5,000 GBP/EUR and refund protection of 600 GBP/EUR on eligible purchases within 90 days of purchase (Insurance T&Cs apply).

Best-in-class travel companion

Ultra is designed to be the ultimate travel companion, making every step of the journey smoother. Ultra members will have unlimited access to 1,400+ airport lounges worldwide which include food, drink and exceptional service. And if travel plans change, Ultra offers ‘Cancellation for Any Cause’ insurance. This gives customers freedom and flexibility when travelling, Regardless of their reason for cancellation, Ultra members will be refunded up to 5,000 EUR per year for flights, trains, accommodation or events (Insurance T&Cs apply).

Ultra account holders will also be able to travel the world with peace of mind knowing they have worldwide emergency medical and dental cover, including winter sports. Ultra travel insurance also includes cover for car-hire excess, lost or damaged baggage, delayed flights and personal liability (Insurance T&Cs apply).

Additionally, Ultra members that book accommodation with Revolut Stays (Revolut’s accommodation booking feature) will receive up to 10% cashback. Ultra customers can spend like locals with unlimited foreign currency exchange in 30+ currencies, and transfer unlimited amounts of money at great exchange rates, with no fees between Monday and Friday. Customers are also offered 2,000 EUR in ATM withdrawals with no extra fees charged by Revolut worldwide.

Subscription bundles for elevated lifestyle experiences

Ultra also allows customers to access an ultimate subscription package, gathering a range of brand memberships together. This offer is unique to the market, with lifestyle features and benefits that if fully used by a customer will effectively earn back the cost of the plan for customers. These include access to subscriptions from brands including Financial Times Premium, 3 entries per month with WeWork, 20 credits per month with ClassPass, a NordVPN Complete plan and more.

Unlock wealth potential

Crypto fees have also been reduced with 0.49% per crypto trade versus 1.99% on Standard (Not regulated or protected. Value can go down. Tax may be payable).

Attainable luxury

Ultra’s price is 540 EUR per year for Ireland (Ultra fees details) customers to access this incredible range of benefits in return, including exclusive lifestyle and travel benefits.

On top of this, customers joining the annual plan via the waitlist will receive 5% cashback on purchases within their first month (capped at the monthly plan price, T&Cs apply). After this initial period, Ultra members can earn up to 0.1% cashback within Europe and the UK and 1% everywhere else in the world. Last but not least, freelancers and Revolut Pro users will enjoy 1.2% cashback on their Pro card payments.

Tara Massoudi, Revolut General Manager of Premium Products, said: “An increasing number of our customers are interested in travel, lifestyle & investment products that offer top-of-the-line experiences. This growing consumer market is redefining luxury, making it more functional and present in day-to-day life. They want to build a steady passive income, but also enjoy life, keep up to date with the latest trends and travel the world.”

“In response to our customers’ demands, we’re launching this new bespoke membership that we envision as the ultimate travelling and lifestyle companion. Revolut has put together a one-of-a -kind offering, second to none in Europe. This unique card and membership plan was ultimately designed for those who enjoy the finer things in life.”

Scott Abrahams, Executive Vice President Channel Partnerships, Mastercard added: “This unique premium offering will connect Revolut customers to the travel and lifestyle benefits that they love. It’s the latest milestone in our partnership, creating innovative products and safe, secure ways for Revolut customers to pay.”

PowerA’s MOGA XP-Ultra Controller: The First Licensed Wireless Controller for Xbox Series X|S, Mobile, and Cloud Gaming

PowerA, a leader in enhancing interactive entertainment with officially licensed gaming accessories, today launched its latest and greatest controller, The MOGA XP-Ultra Multi-Platform Wireless Controller for mobile, PC, and Xbox Series X|S. The uniquely designed and feature-packed controller is the first officially licensed wireless controller for Xbox Series X|S on the market that is engineered to be used for mobile gaming, PC, and Xbox consoles interchangeably.

The MOGA XP-Ultra is available now at PowerA.com, Amazon, and many major retailers where gaming accessories are sold for an MSRP of $129.99.

Play Your Way

MOGA XP-Ultra features an innovative 4-in-1 modular design that includes a compact mini-pad with crisp buttons, concave D-pad, impulse triggers, and more. It also has a full-sized detachable ergonomic grip that adds built-in rumble motors, two advanced mappable gaming buttons on the back, and a mobile gaming clip to attach a compatible mobile device.

Gamers can mix and match controller configurations with a variety of compatible platforms to play the way that works best for them and whatever environment they choose to game! The controller also features a rechargeable 2000 mAh battery for up to 60 hours of gameplay via Xbox Wireless protocol and up to 40 hours via Bluetooth®, so gamers can count on it lasting for the weekly commute or any extended trips.

The Go-to Companion for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate

Xbox Game Pass continues to grow as gamers around the world are itching to play amazing content on multiple different platforms. Reaching over 120 million monthly active users in 2023, it is clear that cloud gaming’s unique advantages will lead to continued growth and PowerA has worked with Xbox to create the perfect hardware to amplify this experience.

The MOGA XP-Ultra multi-platform gaming controller is thoughtfully designed to keep players in the game regardless of where they play. The controller can wirelessly connect to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows 10/11 PCs, or use Bluetooth to connect with Android mobile devices and even certain compatible smart TVs. Gamers can take MOGA XP-Ultra with them and have the option to pick-up where they left off on Game Pass games in any room of the house or even on their commute into work.

Feature Packed for Any Gamer

The XP-Ultra is packed with features to elevate the gaming experience almost anywhere gamers play, some key features include:

4-in-1 modular design
Mappable Advanced Gaming Buttons on the full-sized ergonomic grip
High-capacity rechargeable 2000 mAh battery for up to 60 hours of gameplay via Xbox Wireless protocol and up to 40 hours via Bluetooth
USB-C charging port that also allows for wired connectivity on console or PC
Impulse triggers
Dual analog sticks
Concave D-pad

Tech Review – ZTE Axon 40 Ultra 5g

The last time I seen a ZTE phone was at an IFA event in Malta many years ago which was called the Spro 2 if I recall correctly  which had a projector built in and I wanted it there and then, I am a projector fan as our reader know having several in house and reviewed many over the years but getting access to the device here in Ireland did not work out so well and some other manufacturers had offerings with projectors built in to but ZTE was a new brand for me to discover back then and getting hands on time with them never worked out sadly but it is what it is and that has changed and I am glad I have now after using the Axon 40 Ultra 5G for the last few months it is a beast of a phone and is one of the main phones I have been doing tech reviews with for that time alongside some other phones but this phone has been easily the best to get the job done with results and faster than other devices I have including the iPhone 14 Pro, Galaxy S22 Ultra and other devices like Pixel phones which I have mentioned in my reviews about this particular area which for me is essential due to the product review count we go through here which is the most in Ireland for a tech blog.

What do I mean then, it simply kills the video processing with the same app I use across all my devices faster making productivity better for me. Now I do have plenty of phones here however as we test phones in real time and show you how they work I know what phones work for me and video processing is one thing I test and this phone has simply laughed at any device I have used during the test period and still in use today, might  some but considering the amount of tech reviews we do I need something that is fast and does not slow me down and this does not and nor has it been slack when it comes to daily use and gaming, I will admit gaming is one of the last things I do on my phone due to my workload here but lets just say it gets plenty of time regardless be it resting in bed or sitting on the bit white telephone where I kinda forget where I am once I get immersed ina a game which happens more often that I probably admit be-known to myself.

This device was sent for a long term review and it has been that now so we do not do a clickbait title “is it worth it” we just tell you how products are here and it is up to you to decide or not to click and read and to not follow trends on Google to get the clicks with a silly question for a headline.

Unboxing and walkthrough of the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra 5G

OK so after some time with this device how does it fair out you ask, well for me this phone is one of my favourite phones this year, big battery big screen and just works, its a multi tasking beast and served me well, I took this on a trip recently as my main driver and has been a daily driver for some time now and including videos on our channel and just did everything i wanted it to do, it is on the large side but it just works

The design and build is also something I like about the phone and I like the camera set up too, yes most phones have this today but this one stands out which is fine and not many folk here have this device and quite a few asked about it when out and about or out having dinner and lunch etc.

The curved edge/waterfall display is glorious which is great for media consumption and the speakers also loud and decent enough and made the overall media consumption a joy to watch and if you are a gamer the same also applies.

The cameras also quite good although I did find the front facing camera lacking quality but I have seen worse you can see more below in the vlog I did on a recent trip as mentioned above and decide for yourself ow the performance is, I am not one to go on about specs or a photography expert but overall it did a good job for me.

Biometrics also feature on this device with face unlock fingerprint sensor which is under the display and all worked fine for me during my testing but it is good to have all options at hand including your typical screen unlock options..

If you are fed up with other brands like Samsung and want something different this phone is certainly worth a look at.

Features 

– 3rd-gen Under Display Camera
– 6.8” AMOLED 120Hz Full-view Screen
– 100% DCI-P3, 10-bit Color Depth
– Snapdragon™ 8 Gen 1
– 64MP AI Triple-cam PRO System
– 5000mAh Battery + 65W Charging

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First look – ZTE Axon 40 Ultra 5G

There is several devices to drop by over the next while but a new brand has landed today and some may be familiar with the name ZTE they make really cool devices and I always will remember one phone the had that had a projector built in called the ZTE spro at one of the IFA conferences some time ago back in Malta. Skip a few years and the brand has really come up in the ranks but not sold on the Irish market like many brands abroad would.

We have one of their latest phones to check out over the next few weeks and will be taking it on a trip to do a vlog very soon and I look forward to seeing how those cameras perform alongside the device as a whole and form having it a few days now it is certainly a powerhouse and for a power user it is right up my street so far.

You can check out more on the device here but today we take a first look at the device and go through the UI and see what is on offer and there is plenty on offer on this phone between the display the refresh rate the batter and the camera features and it will be interesting to see how this does as a daily driver for a while, I do carry two devices most of the time now and it can be a pain but hey it is all fun and great to see and test what is on offer and we will have more on this phone over the coming weeks so if you have any questions feel free to ask as usual.

Unboxing and Walkthrough Video

 

 

ZTE’s Latest Flagship Axon 40 Ultra Available Globally on June 21, 2022, Starting From$799/ €829/ £709

ZTE Corporation (0763.HK / 000063.SZ) has officially announced today the global launch of Axon 40 Ultra, a masterpiece of a smartphone that boasts a significant upgrade in Under-Display Camera (UDC) technology and a pioneer in multi-camera computational photography. ZTE Axon 40 Ultra offers an excellent experience for users in relation to display capability, imagery, and performance. It comes equipped with the all-new Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor. Sales for ZTE Axon 40 Ultra will kick off on June 21, 2022, starting from $799/ €829/ £709. Additionally, there will be a pre-order discount, allowing customers to pay $1.99/ €1.99/ £1.99 for a coupon in order to save $50/ €50/ £40, from June 8, 2022 till June 21, 2022. 

New Generation UDC Technology Offers Spectacular Images In Every Glance 

With a persistent focus on developing Under-Display Camera technology, ZTE is continuously leading the evolution of the full-screen trend. As the third-generation commercial product with advanced UDC technology, Axon 40 Ultra inherits everything from its predecessor while bringing innovative breakthroughs in creating a fully integrated screen.

Axon 40 Ultra comes standard with 400 PPI density and a blue diamond pixel arrangement to provide more detailed imagery. It also offers an industry-first independent pixel drive technology as well as distributed transparent wiring adopted for the circuit which eliminates the aggregation of circuits on the edge of the screen of the UDC area. These elements work together to provide smoother images and a clearer screen display. 

Integrating the MRC algorithm upgrade, intelligent pixel improvement, and intelligent display optimization technology into the UDC Pro screen display chip, creates a more

precise and synchronized display. With its newly enhanced full screen, ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is able to create more immersive experiences and offer spectacular imagery at every turn. 

Moreover, the front camera image quality has also been vastly improved. ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is equipped with a 16-megapixel front UDC, which can reach up to a 2.24μmlarge pixel infusion effect, generating increased light sensitivity for the UDCarea. The use of in-depth learning AI technology helps improve Selfie Algorithm 3.0 to minimize noise. Real-time calibration of images is also possible under variedlight environments such as intelligently defogging or using anti-glare, to significantly improve image clarity and transparency. Furthermore, the Smart Makeup function further enhances the image quality of facial shots. 

Screen configuration at the flagship level amplifies the excitement. ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is equipped with a 6.8-inch AMOLED large screen that supports 1116*2480resolution FHD+, with a peak brightness up to 1500 nits, 100% coverage of DCI-P3 wide color gamut, 10 bit color depth, and 1.07 billion color extreme display. The result is a powerful, immersive display that offers superb image quality and stunning color display. The 6.8-inch AMOLED display supports 120Hz high refresh rate and 360Hztouch sampling rate. Combined with TUV Rheinland low-blue-light Eyes afe certification, the 1440 Hz high-frequency Pulse-width modulation (PWM) dimming function efficiently reduces screen flicker in dark scenes, which gives the highest level of eye protection. 

Three-Primary-Camera Trinity System Offers Spectacular Shots at Every Angle

While the full screen allows users to “see the spectacular”, the primary cameras of ZTE Axon 40 Ultra have been completely upgraded to the best triple-camera system“trinity” in the industry, consisting of a 64-megapixel humanity camera, a64- megapixel ultra-wide-angle primary camera, and a 64-megapixel periscope telephoto primary camera. The triple primary camera, powered by a powerful processor, enables ZTE Axon 40 Ultra to capture imagery in spectacular fashion. 

The 64-megapixel humanity primary camera and ultra-wide-angle primary camera on ZTE Axon 40 are equipped with two Sony IMX787 sensors, a first for the industry. This configuration can achieve dual full-pixel omnidirectional focus, enabling faster and more precise focus. In particular, the 64-megapixel humanity camera utilizes a 35mm equivalent focal length, a 7P lens and a large aperture of f/1.6 to provide an optical blur effect at hardware-level. Combining wide-angle and macro features, the ultra-wide-angle primary camera utilizes a 16mm equivalent focal length with a 4cm AF macro to achieve ultra-low distortion on curved surfaces. The periscope telephoto primary camera adopts a 91mm equivalent focal length with a 5.7x optical zoom function from wide-angle to telephoto. With Steadicam-level full-system image stabilization, OIS optical image stabilization + EIS image stabilization, every photo is produced in outstanding quality. 

Further advancements are made in computational photography. ZTE Axon 40 Ultraisthe only smartphone in the industry that supports 8k ultra-high-definition recording. It is also the only three-primary-camera smartphone in the industry equipped with a snapshot function, allowing it to capture objects in motion with its Customized Adaptive Shutter Algorithm. Last but not least, ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is the only three- primary-camera smartphone in the industry that supports preset focusing with all of the primary cameras, allowing users to manually preset the focus distance before shooting and thus significantly reducing the focus time. 

Additionally, the super night scene video function has been improved significantly. The unique AI videography algorithm can enhance image brightness and resolution when shooting videos in low-light areas. It also reduces noise and provides true-to life picture quality. If that’s not enough, multiple night sky photography feature modes such as Smart Moon, Star Photography Algorithm, and AI constellation are also added to the mix, giving users access to superior night photography capabilities. In addition to the humanistic image color system, and rich humanistic filters suchasBresson black and white filter, film filter, etc., users can experience a ton of fun photo shooting with a variety of photography and videography scenarios with ZTE Axon 40 Ultra. 

High-capacity Battery Offers Spectacular Power at Every Moment 

ZTE equips Axon 40 Ultra with an upgraded 5000mAh battery that supports 65W super-fast charging, which provides users with more power to last for days on end. 

Hardcore Performance and Magnificent Aesthetic Offers A Spectacle for Every Second 

ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is equipped with the flagship configuration of the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, UFS3.1, and LPDDR5 RAM, and is designed to deliver exceptional performance. This flagship device also features VC liquid cooling technology for better and enhanced performance. The total heat dissipation area of the nine-layer heat dissipation structure can reach 36,356mm²; with the aid of the new dual-channel enhanced VC liquid-cooled vaporizer, the thermal conductivity of the waterfall-typefast heat conduction design can be greatly increased by 400%; the heat absorption capacity of the Aerospace-grade micro-nano-cavity graphene phase-change vapor chamber has been increased by 140%, and its thermal conductivity.

For the ultimate gaming experience, Snapdragon Sound, DTS audio stereo dual speakers, X-axis linear motor, and 90/120 high frame rate are incorporated to provide users with superior sound quality and a gaming experience like no other. On top of that, ZTE Axon 40 Ultra fully supports hardware encryption and incorporates an independent safety chip to enhance system safety. 

Alongside its powerful performance, ZTE Axon 40 Ultra features a sleek and aesthetic integrated design that embodies the spirit of elegance. It is designed with a 71-degree super-curved waterfall surface design, alongside a 3.9mm super-deep bending degree, making it more comfortable to hold. The rear features an industry first frameless glass design that houses the triple camera, while also concealing the metal platform surface. 

Price and Availability 

Sales for Axon 40 Ultra will begin on June 21, 2022, on the ZTE website. Pricing starts from $799/ €829/ £709 for the 8GB+128GB version and $899/ €949/ £809 for the 12GB+256GB version. 

Countries and regions for open-sales include: 

North America: Canada, United States (56 of 62 states – American Samoa, Guam, Hawaii, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands not included) Europe: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain (50 of 52 provinces), Sweden, United Kingdom Middle East: Israel, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates Asia Pacific: Australia, Hong Kong SAR, Indonesia, Japan, Macao SAR, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, Vietnam Africa: South Africa (8 of 9 provinces)

Review – The Ludos ULTRA earphones. #Tech #Ludos #earphones

The Ludos Ultra earphones are their next product after the Clamor that comes with much improvement in looks style and sound too and at a price that is super affordable if you are in the market for a new pair of earphones, These are a simple plug and play with an inline control that offers call control, Volume and play and pause and that is it. Keeping it simple as you do with most wired headphones there is a market out there for them still and the headphone jack is not done yet by any means.

These have got magnetic ends too so they will not dance all over the place when not in use and you can also avail of the carry bag included in the nice case they come in which is a nice presentation for the price,there is no pairing or any of that malarkey going on here either you just pop them in your headphone jack if you have one and if not they work perfectly fine with an adaptor too.

Sound is where it matters though and these really sound good with a bright crisp clean punchy performance with a perfect balance across the board, They do have an element of bass however nothing overlaps with sound nothing stands out over the other with all genres of music and good highs lows and mids and separation like I said these are a simple plug and play with better materials this time around and give decent passive isolation too when plugged in the the sponge memory foam similar to comply foam tips so this overall gives a good feel and sound to your music experience.

You often see earphones in local euro shops and petrol stations now costing up to 20 euros and more and you may skip them as they are total rubbish it is a safe bet to check these out rather than take a risk on a shoddy pair you will find in the mentioned outlets above they are a common scene along with true wireless and generally trash.

BUY – LUDOS ULTRA Earphones: ★US: https://amzn.to/2VuCMX4 ★UK: https://amzn.to/2wwij9T ★DE: https://amzn.to/2vVMRBV