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HONOR Magic V3 First Look

The HONOR Magic V3 is the next foldable phone to cross my desk and I am now very interested, after spending some time with this device at the launch event we can now go through the device and show you what is on board. There is also a separate video below from the event showing you much more too.

My first impressions of the device are good so far but time will tell loaded with apps and real time usage will decide the outcome for the full review soon but it is looking good.

Not heavy and not thick like others will this be enough to persuade people who are still on the edge about moving to a foldable smartphone? Have HONOR delivered the best foldable yet you can let us know whilst we test this one out over the coming weeks.

50MP Rear Falcon Camera with 100X Periscope Telephoto Camera

The HONOR Magic V3 is an All-in-One device, with no compromises on any specification. With a similar HONOR Magic camera design, the HONOR Magic V3 excels in imaging with its Falcon Camera System and AI-Motion Sensing Capture and for the first time, features a periscope telephoto lens whilst maintaining its slimness. The HONOR Magic V3 features a 50MP Wide Camera with the largest f/1.6 aperture among foldable phones, perfect for capturing every detail in every photograph. The introduction of the periscope lens facilitates up to 100x zoom, creating exceptional zoom-quality images. The camera set-up on the HONOR Magic V3 creates DSLR-level photography in all scenarios, all on a unfolded screen to enjoy those great quality images on.

5150mAh Silicon-carbon Battery and Wireless Charging to Power Your Day

The HONOR Magic V3 breaks through technical barriers once again, featuring the newly upgraded third-generation Silicon-carbon Battery. The HONOR Magic V3 is equipped with a 5150mAh battery capacity, beating most bar-shaped flagships on battery capacity, all in a 9.2mm body. The HONOR Magic V3 also brings Wireless SuperCharging of up to 50W for the first time on a foldable smartphone from HONOR.

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Colour and Pricing 

The HONOR Magic V3 is available three stunning colorways: Reddish Brown, Green and Black, starting at £1,699 in the UK and will be available now via honor.com/uk, O2, Three, Amazon, Argos and Very and Harvey Norman in Ireland.

The HONOR Magic V3 will also be available from both EE and Vodafone, with availability due to be announced in the coming weeks.

For a limited time only, UK customers purchasing through one of HONOR’s retail partners will be able to claim Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX headphones worth £549 with their purchase of HONOR Magic V3.

Customers who purchase HONOR Magic V3 from honor.com/uk, will not only be able to take advantage of a 24 month interest free offer, but for a limited time will be able to claim a £300 Discount Code plus a HONOR Magic-Pen, HONOR SuperCharge Power Adapter Max 66W and 6 Months Screen Protection worth £214.

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Unboxing and first look

First Look – The Dyson Zone air-purifying headphones

This is Dyson’s first wearable and being a tech reviewer that goes hands on with more headphones and earbuds than anyone in Ireland this is a different approach than your typical pair of headphones and we look forward to testing these out for ourselves over the coming weeks as we go full hands on with them and find out what is on offer here.

Dyson engineers had to think about comfort in a new way. Detailed research into head and face geometries meant engineers could measure how the Dyson Zone air purifying headphones would sit on and perform on different heads– informing the clamp force of the headband, the geometry and materials of the visor, the adjustability of the machine and much more.

Taking inspiration from the shape and design of a horse’s saddle, the Dyson Zone is engineered to distribute weight over the sides of the head, rather than on the top. A saddle typically curves over the horse’s spine distributing the load through contact with the areas left and right of the backbone – a format used for the central cushion on the headband.

The development of the ear cushions is important for three reasons: comfort, on-head stability, and passive attenuation. Foam is an obvious choice for ear cushions, but Dyson engineers dug deep into the make-up of different foams to choose the most suitable material based on density, rate of compression and spring-back rate – all of which change the way pressure translates onto the head.

When choosing the optimal foam for the ear and headband cushions, it was important to balance the comfort it provides, its stability when moulded to the ear, but critically the acoustic benefit it provides. Moulding around the ear increases the size of the contact points providing better sealing – and inhibiting additional urban noise entering the ear. The cushion is purposefully flatter than conventional ear cushions for both attenuation and comfort, and the cushions are angled in line with the angle of the ear on the head for optimal comfort.

The Dyson Zone air-purifying headphones are available in stores and online at www.dyson.ie

Check out the first look and tour of these headphones below and stay tuned for a full hands on review in the coming weeks any questions drop em in the comments on our social media and YouTube.

First Look at the Dyson Zone air-purifying headphones

First Look – Jabra Elite Active 8 and Elite 10

Finally here the latest from Jabra the Jabra Elite Active 8 and Elite 10 are in for review and we have been waiting patiently for these to arrive and the wait over, the newest tech from Jabra offers more than before and the two new pairs will offer something for everyone here.

Launched at IFA 2023 Jabra say The Jabra Elite 8 Active, tested to be the world’s toughest earbuds, and the Elite 10, Jabra’s most advanced earbuds for work and life with clear calls, all-day comfort and optimised to deliver a more immersive Dolby Atmos experience through Dolby Head Tracking. 

On first look these have a familiar design and a new finish on the earbuds themselves and the cases have a more matt feel to the touch and slimmer and after initial set-up they are sounding great but we will give them a good run for their money and check out their app and new features and if you have any questions as always feel free to as on our social media or YouTube and we as always will answer. Until then stay tuned for more we are busy it is the silly season now and there is lots of cool tech in house so watch out for more in the coming weeks.

Key features of the Elite 8 Active: 

  • IP68 rated dustproof, watertight, sweatproof and 1m drop-resistant earbuds, and an IP54 rated dust and splash proof case 
  • Crystal clear sound and added dimensionality with Dolby Audio 
  • Jabra ShakeGripTM technology for secure fit in a wing-free, sleek design 
  • Adaptive Hybrid ANC auto-filters background noise  
  • Wind Neutralising HearThroughTM for indoor and outdoor activities 
  • 6-mic call technology with wind noise protecting mesh 
  • 6mm speakers 
  • Up to 8-hours battery life and up to 32-hours with case (ANC on) 
  • Stable Smartwatch connectivity** 
  • Google Assistant, Fast Pair, Swift Pair & Spotify Tap playback 
  • Bluetooth Multipoint connection 
  • Ready to support Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) & LC3, LC3plus codec with future firmware update 

 

Key features of the Elite 10: 

  • Optimised for Dolby Atmos with Dolby Head Tracking, which enables a more immersive Dolby Atmos experience 
  • Jabra ComfortFit technology for a natural airy fit and less occlusion with semi-open design to relieve ear pressure 
  • 6-mic call technology with advanced algorithms for better call clarity in any environment 
  • Jabra Advanced ANCTM which blocks out 2x more noise than Jabra’s standard ANC 
  • HearThrough technology with wind noise reduction 
  • 6-hour battery (27 hours with case) with ANC on, including pocket friendly cradle optimised for wireless charging 
  • IP57-rating 
  • Bluetooth Multipoint connection 
  • Hands-free Voice Assistant, Fast Pair, Swift Pair, Spotify Tap playback 
  • Ready to support Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) & LC3, LC3plus codec with future firmware update

Elite 8 Active: MRSP £199.99, available in caramel, navy, black and dark grey, August 2023. Find out more at www.jabra.com/elite-8-active 

Elite 10: MRSP £229.99, available in cream, cocoa, titanium black, gloss black, matte black, September 2023. Find out more at www.jabra.com/elite-10 

 

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First Look – POCO X5 5G

Poco has some new phones on the market and today we are checking out the Poco X5 5G, POCO make affordable devices and gives people more features for their money which is a good thing and for me personally have seen many now in resellers here in Ireland and priced well and a good few models at that so there is something for any budget from my findings and that is what it is all about and the cost to performance ration has come onto mobile phones now some time. The last POCO device was the X4 Pro 5G s0 it will be interesting to see what has changed since then.

Today we unbox the latest on offer and take a tour of the device so if you have any questions feel free to ask as usual and we will gladly answer any questions you might have and stay tuned for more soon.

The POXO X5 5G comes with the processor Snapdragon 695 which provides an uninterrupted user experience for high speeds and performance, as well as high download speeds. The device offers the perfect combination of RAM and ROM to keep content smooth and enjoyable. Users who “run” many functions at the same time can switch from one application to another thanks to Dynamic RAM Expansion Technology 3.0 which allows more apps to stay active in the background.

Thanks to the battery at 5000mAh you can go from work apps to gaming, listening to content, surfing social media without a problem. No need to worry about low battery when you can watch videos on YouTube for 21 hours. The device charger at 33 can fully charge the device in just 68 minutes , that is, as long as it takes a break to eat before you continue gaming or the latest episode of your favorite series. A fully charged device gives you surfing and social media interaction up to 12 hours

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Soundpeats Air3 Deluxe HS and Mini Pro HS earbuds first look

Soundpeats is a well known brand that delivers great quality earbuds at a cost effective price and they have sent us two new pairs for us to check out and a full real hands on review will be coming soon with many more earbuds and other tech that is now sitting on my desk. The twp pairs today in question is the Air Deluxe HS and Mini Pro HS earbuds one being your standard earbud and one with a stem so something for both interested parties here when it comes to style and looks.

Having a quick first look myself I like both designs here and the cases in particular are really nice with both having a matt finish and fingerprint free and easy on your pocket too when it comes to size. But how will they sound? We will find out soon enough after some thorough testing as we do test the biggest range of earbuds in Ireland with a real hands on look rather than stock image reports.

SOUNDPEATS Air3 Deluxe HS Wireless Earbuds

SOUNDPEATS is one of only a few in the market that comes with high-quality sound but affordable wireless earbuds for audio enthusiasts. Adopt Qualcomm 3040 with aptX-Adaptive codec V5.2 brings instant connection and super sound, the mostly keep the sound and scene are synchroned.

Air3 Deluxe HS — Best Alternative Wireless Earbuds Of AirPods
Hi-Res Audio Certification & LDAC Codec Tech
14.2mm Driver & Four Microphones
In-Ear Detection & 20 Hours of Playtime
Low Latency Game Mode & App Control
UK Amazon: https://bit.ly/Air3DeluxeHS-UK
US Amazon: https://bit.ly/Air3DeluxeHSUS (22% off coupon +10% off Code:  NI6VXZF8)

 

Mini Pro HS l Ultra Light Hybrid ANC for Commuting

SOUNDPEATS Mini Pro HS is Hi-Res Audio Wireless certificated and equipped with LDAC technology, a maximum transmission volume of 990kbps, and maintains the maximum bit depth and frequency of 24-bit/96kHz Hi-Res audio files, close to lossless sound quality. Besides, with Bluetooth5.3 and the built-in 10mm biodynamic driver, Mini Pro HS restores the sound details in a more stable and natural way, so you can hear and feel the surging bass.

    • Hi-Res Audio & LDAC Coding Tech
    • 10mm Driver for Immersive Bass
    • 40dB Hybrid ANC& Clear Call with 6 mics
    • 4.9g Ultra Light& In-ear Ergonomic Design
    • 8 Hrs Single Playtime &28H Full Playtime
    • Game Mode& Standardized Touch Control

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Stay tuned for our full review soon and of course if you have any questions drop em below and we answer all questions.

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First Look – Creative Zen Air wireless earbuds

Creative recently announced their newest earbuds to the world called the Zen Air wireless earbuds and these look impressive for the price your pay with all the features given and access to their app which is not seen often at this price point which only mirrors what I have been saying for some time now with the cost to performance ratio, but how will these sound is what the big question will be so stick around for a full hands on review soon as usual. These are small and light and come in a glossy white case on our review unit and come with ANC and wireless charging so out of the box they tick all the boxes for me and we look forward to testing these out.

Today we take a first look at the new earbuds and as always if you have any questions drop them in the usual places and we will have the answers and we will have our full review soon.

Tune Out the World

Creative Zen Air offers users a better listening experience with Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) that can help filter out unwanted background noises so users can stay focused – be it at the office during an important conference call or listening to their favorite beats on the go without any interruptions.

With a simple tap of the earbuds, users can easily switch to the Ambient Mode to let just the right amount of surrounding sound in, which works perfectly when running errands or while hiking on a busy trail.

Small but Mighty

The Creative Zen Air weighs next to nothing at merely 46g, but it can deliver a hefty audio punch with 10 mm Neodymium drivers that boast clear high and well-balanced mids to produce high-quality audio performance that greatly exceeds its price point.

It is also fitted with 4 microphones that offer better voice pick-up to ensure clearer communication so users can experience hassle-free and uninterrupted calls anytime, anywhere.

On top of that, the latest true wireless earbuds can offer up to 18 hours of battery life with up to 6 hours of playtime on a single charge to meet the user’s every audio need – whether for commuting, exercising or just out for a short errand. For a fuss-free and quick charge, users can simply place the charging case on a Qi-compatible wireless charging pad. Together with Bluetooth® 5.0 connectivity and a certified IPX4 sweatproof rating, the Creative Zen Air ticks all the right boxes to make it the perfect everyday audio companion.

Creative Zen Air is priced at £39.99 and is available at Creative.com.

For more information, visit creative.com/ZenAir

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First look – Meta Quest 2

VR was once a thing then died off over the last few years, I was a huge fan and had a huge collections of headsets from all brands and still today have some here which have not been really used that much in fairness, I remember when VR was a thing and we covered lots of news and headsets then I just seemed to fade away. Here is the thing though it has been still growing in the background for different applications with some companies but as for the consumer end a different story, I have from time to time took a headset out and this one was in a different league a the time which was for education and was really cool from Veative VR and I was lucky to test this here in Ireland and the only one to do so.

Sony has a new VR headset coming out next year which I can’t wait for and it is welcome in my book and hopefully add to the revival of VR AR and of course we await something from Apple pretty soon to which some will say it will kickstart the industry just like their 5G phones didn’t and we all know how 5G is at the moment, depending where you reside of course but as for Ireland it has not been a hit and will not be for some time yet and event though 5G phones at the start where expensive and far and few between that has changed but the uptake in 5G has not and I wonder if the same thing will apply here for Augmented and Virtual reality.. Point being sony made it a bit more affordable for those to access a great VR experience but has so much wires and set-up a pain but was a step up from what Samsung offered and Sony already had hardwear out there for millions to access and cheaper than the other high end offering s back then like HTC VIVE for example.

I still have my note 4 and the Samsung Gear VR headset today, Samsung did it really well with not having to have an expensive system to drive it  (if you had a compatible phone that is) and was affordable which is akin to this headset which just requires a Facebook account to login which some sniff at but ask the same some do they use social media at all which is hypocritical all the same but having said that I get it when it comes to data but as it always has been and will be for the foreseeable future YOU are the product like it or not and of course if you choose to use such hardware and we all know how Facebook do things.

So for me I have two Facebook accounts and chose my websites one to use the device and login etc I did have an Oculus account before obviously with Samsung VR and did not care, today though a different matter. Data is a big thing but you are the product and that is a fact end of story..

Anyway moving on this headset I have a while and have been to busy with work the site and personal matter to actually test this out so I had some time to have a quick look and test it out recently and I like what I see apart from paying for lots of content, it has took me back to the Samsung VR times and would rate this headset slightly better considering you do not need any additional expensive hardwear just to run it, will the novelty wear off? Give me a few weeks and let me see and if it is worth the near 500 euro price tag to buy and ask any questions you might have over on the YouTube channel where we give you a hands on approach and not the lazy stock image one with no context as there is many today who still have not even tried the VR experience and even now I have showed some friends and they have been impressed but some felt dizzy.

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iPhone 14 Pro unboxing and side by side with the 13 Pro and the cases problem

The iPhone has just dropped and moving on from the 13 Pro I have been asked and asked myself about the case issue which is will the 14 pro fit the 13 and vice versa, we have plenty of iPhone 14 Pro cases coming in for review next week but this is just a quick look at both iPhones and explaining that the cases will not fit both and of course a clever move by Apple to get more cash.

In short the buttons are basically lowered down on the phone which you will see in the video below, There is room for argument on thinner based cases where you may get some functionality but not all so in short the cases for the 13 Pro will not fit the 14 Pro properly, they will go on each other but that’s as far as it goes but you can look at it this way if you are waiting on a case for the 14 Pro you can perhaps get a thinner one on but as you will see in this video depending on the thickness of the case it will be an issue.

Stay tuned for more on the iPhone 14 pro and case reviews. Check out the Apple Watch SE 2022 unboxing

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JBL – Tour One headphones Quantum TWS earbuds and Tune Flex earbuds – First Look

As promised we would be back with more from JBL and here it is so we will be kept busy over the coming weeks with the latest from JBL and of course we look forward to testing these new products and soon we will have a real full hands on review of all the new products and do not forget the Quantum stream mic and the JBL reflect aero earbuds we just unboxed.

When we checked out these at the Dublin launch we were impressed at the new products and to start off the list their new headphones was on the top of my list and these I look forward to the most but but of course they all get the same treatment and we will have a full hands on review soon so check them out below and these come with True Adaptive Noise Cancelling JBL Pro Sound, hi-res certified and 4-mic Technology for Accurate and clear voice calls and comes with a nice travel case with goodies inside..

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Next is the Quantum TWS earbuds which are intended for the gamer but realistically anyone can use these, again a small stemmed earbud with nice silver accents and matt black finish and comes with an adapter to keep the latency issues at bay aka dual source which is a neat addition to the package. Also featured is JBL Quantum SURROUND and a Low latency wireless connection Fast Pair.

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Finally we have the JBL Tune Flex that come in a cool flat backed case with UBC charging and also inside we have a small case for the tips alone which is cool and not seen before and these are for the bass lovers so stay tune for more on these in the coming weeks and any questions you have you can ask on all our social handles and of course Youtube where we hang out quite a bit. The Tune flex come with JBL Pure Bass Sound , Active Noise Cancelling with Smart Ambient and 4 mics for perfect calls so a bit of an all rounder here.

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