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Tech Review – Sharp XParty Street Beat (PS-949)

The Sharp XParty Street Beat (PS-949) is a large speaker that can get several jobs done at once and ideal for street parties and more hence the name and it is still portable too, given that it is not too heavy but it comes ready to move like a suitcase either way which is really handy. This is one of the biggest speakers I have checked out recently and it certainly makes a statement when it comes to sound let me tell you, if like me you have neighbours playing all kinds of rubbish on their tinny sounding speakers this one just comes out and takes over them all.

What is also cool with this is the lighting effects on it so it is no one trick pony and to add to it there is a mic built in and not is only that loud the speaker is loud and comes with some cool presets too which is ideal for the street party or if you fancy doing a bit of dj work and so on.

The speaker is well built and has several inputs and outputs on it too which is covered by a rubber flap on the rear, this is where you plug in the mic and it also has two USB – A ports and a regular 3.5mm socket, you can connect your device that way or via Bluetooth which is how I used it and is probably the best way, not only that you have an app to go with it which matches the top deck which is super cool and makes life much easier if you are in control of the speaker.

The controls are simple to use and laid out nicely on top with a disc type wheel for volume etc,, this gives you the real dj effect which I am not by any stretch but it is fun to use and the controls again straight forward and it is easy to switch between modes and sounds. Also up to is a spot to rest your phone or tablet.

The sound is excellent from this speaker and being big gives you big sound, the bass is excellent and the EQ settings are also excellent with a notable difference between them unlike other speakers I have tested asides the sound the light show it emits is also great which takes the boring effect from a speaker with no RGB effects, there was also no lag latency noted on this speaker and it certainly packs a punch when it comes to banging out the tracks and dwarfs most home speakers your neighbours might have.

Finally there is also around 13 hours of battery life so no matter where you go with it you have power on the go and it will last the day and you can charge your mobile phone with it too should you run low on juice.

The App

 

Check the full video review below for more and see how it works and most importantly how it sounds, you will take over any party in the home, back garden or street with this one.

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URBANISTA MALIBU: The waterproof activity speaker powered by light

Urbanista, the Swedish lifestyle audio brand, announces the latest addition to its line-up of light powered audio products: Urbanista Malibu, the world’s first solar charging wireless speaker with integrated Powerfoyle™solar cell technology. Urbanista Malibu is a waterproof activity speaker that self-charges whenever exposed to indoor or outdoor light, making it a product truly designed for life in motion

Made out of recycled plastic and materials, Malibu is your sustainable sound companion, wherever your day takes you. The IP67-rated speaker is fully waterproof and protected against sand, dust and dirt, keeping the music going all day long, whatever the conditions.

Inspired by the iconic beach city known for its outdoor life, Urbanista Malibu is priced at £149 / €169 / $149 and comes in three colourways, including the classic Midnight Black, and the new Desert Grey. Malibu will be available online at urbanista.com/malibu and retailers worldwide from late September 2023.

Unbound freedom with Malibu

The durable Malibu speaker offers everything you need to immerse yourself in your music. The integrated lanyard and rugged design are built for convenience, water-resistance and durability so you can take your tunes anywhere.

Malibu’s mobile companion app gives you deep customisation options such as fully customisable EQ band, so you can adjust the speaker’s audio to meet your taste. The app also helps you keep track of the speaker’s live light-charging and historical data to make the most out of your playtime. Malibu comes with a full day battery reserve, making sure you will never run out of charge, no matter the lighting conditions.

Putting you in complete control of your audio experience, with Malibu you can effortlessly take charge of your audio with the speaker’s intuitive control buttons, or connect up to two devices together with the Stereo Link function for a true stereo experience.

Tuomas Lonka, Brand and Marketing Director at Urbanista, comments: “We have been excited to continue to progress and innovate the audio market with brand new applications of the latest in solar cell technology. We knew as soon as we launched our self-charging headphones, Los Angeles, that we would be striving to apply this innovative technology to create a new way of consuming audio, to other product applications for our customers. We continue to push the pace and boundaries of innovation as this is our third light powered product launch in three years. To bring yet another world’s first product with Powerfoyle™ technology to market is something we are very proud of and we are excited to see the adventure people go on with Urbanista Malibu.”

Giovanni Fili, CEO at Exeger comments: “Urbanista is setting the example I expect all our partners to follow. In 2021, we started with the world’s first self-powered headphones, the ‘Los Angeles’, followed by the ‘Phoenix’ true wireless earbuds. Today, the ‘Malibu’ speaker becomes the third product in just three years, completing the full line-up of audio devices powered by clean, endless energy. Urbanista has created the blueprint for the rest of the consumer electronics industry by showing that Powerfoyle, with its increased functionality, ultimate user convenience, and a positive impact on the planet, should be in every new product! This is how we set a new standard of convenience and sustainability in the consumer electronics industry and I invite everyone to join our journey.”

Watch the full Urbanista Malibu “Join the Unbound” campaign film and experience the future of audio technology with the self-charging activity speaker powered by light:

Urbanista Malibu key features:
• Indoor and outdoor light charging
• Full day battery reserve
• IP67 dust and waterproof
• 2 x 10 watt output power
• Recycled plastic and fabrics
• Durable design for outdoor use
• Stereo Link for connecting two speakers
• USB Type-C charging
• Lanyard for portability
• Urbanista mobile app compatible
• Available in Midnight Black (black) and Desert Grey (grey)

Tech Review – Quntis Solar Spotlight Outdoor Garden Lights

Quntis is a brand that sells decorative and useful light solutions for at home and more alongside other gadgets for the tech fan which we have test many over the years, their newest addition is their new solar powered lights which are affordable and can really make your back or front garden stand out, last year we checked out their outdoor landscape lights but there is new ones on offer coming in two variants which is Warm Light and Cool Light which is simple to install and use.

This time around you have got the option to charge via USB cable as well as using solar powered and in certain regions this would work better than others even Ireland with the lack of sun we get here after that it is just drop in the ground in your desired spot and let it do its job you could not ask for anything simpler to do as is with all solar powered lights. Check the video below for more and see how they compare to the last model we tested out.

 

Features 

  • Super Bright Warm White Solar Spotlights】28 LEDs Solar spot lights adopts optical lens design for 30% more brightness, luminous intensity 800 Lumen which can focus the light source to the greatest extent and increase the brightness of the light. Solar spotlights can completely light up driveway garage wall porch pool path etc.
  • 【High-efficient Solar Panel】Solar spot lights outdoor using laminated monocrystalline solar panels, 30% faster than ordinary panels to convert solar energy, higher charging efficiency, life expectancy of more than three years, energy saving and environmentally friendly
  • 【IP65 Waterproof Solar Garden Lights】Quntis Solar spotlights are made up of high quality ABS plastic material with a fully sealed IP65 waterproof design that effectively protects the inside of the light panel, resulting in better water resistance and longer life, whether it is raining, snowing, hot or other extreme weather, our solar garden lights offer better durability
  • 【Automatic On/Off & 3 Brightness modes】Quntis Solar uplighters has 3 brightness modes, 45% brightness (lasts for 12 hours), 75% brightness (lasts for 8 hours) and 100% brightness (lasts for 6 hours), the memory function will continue to hold the last set mode after a full charge
  • 【Solar-powered or USB-charged】Solar spotlights can be charged through solar power or USB chargers, allowing for ample electricity even on rainy or winter days. As garden lighting or outdoor activity lighting, they are very practical
  • 【Two-way Easy Installation】Our Solar landscape spotlights with 120° light angle adjustment, Provide super bright large area lighting. You can choose to wall mount or fix the solar garden lights to the ground as required. Upgraded version of the ground stakes, easier to insert into the ground and will be more stable.

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Tech Review – Tronsmart Groove 2 Waterproof Outdoor Bluetooth Speaker

It is well into the Summer season now and from what we can see is people are now travelling again going to concerts, camping, going on holidays or doing a staycation so for this you will need a decent affordable speaker to blast those tunes out and the new Groove 3 from Tronsmart might be up your street, we are no stranger her to tech from Tronsmart and are big fans and their latest speaker gives you more than good sound from their latest speaker which is small and portable.

The Groove 2 speaker is also IPX7 rated so this means it can go to your camping site, the beach a picnic or more and it is also very robust too with a nice finish on it, it also has the option to hang it from anywhere with the carabiner clip built in so it does not have to lay on a flat surface, either way you will enjoy the sound coming from this speaker given its size.

It has got a super sturdy build quality and housing wrapped with rubber edges and buttons up top that are raised and control the functions really easy, there is also a trip mount on the underside so it makes the speaker super portable, But there is more, we have RGB lights thrown into the mix to and this gives it some additional flair and makes it not boring like some portable speakers can be and they light effects look really well too.

When it comes to sound it does pack a punch and it has some bass, there is no app access here which would have been nice so hopefully they start adding their speakers to their app later on as their app is actually one of the better ones out there today and would be a real sweetener for the consumer but all is not bad regardless, the speaker is loud it is punchy it has bass and plays music quite well and easily fills a large room anyway.

The controls on top are simple to use and you can also use our phone too, there is also the option to put a micro sd card in which is really cool and now a common feature with Tronsmart and their speakers.

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The sound though is what everyone wants to know about in these reviews and it is good, check out the unboxing and video samples below and you be the judge, the speaker packs a punch in a large room, even better in a smaller room and you will be surprised by the punch it packs and the light effects make it an excellent speaker to have at your disposal and let people be surprised by the sound that pops from it alongside the lights which is a thing these days and people will be impressed. Check the video review and audio samples for more and you be the judge.

Features

  • Captivating Bass.
  • Diverse Light Modes.
  • Convenient Carabiner.
  • IPX7 Waterproof.
  • True Wireless Stereo Pairing.
  • Dual EQ Modes.

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