Audio/Video Gadgets

Plattan 2 Bluetooth headphones lets you live the wireless lifestyle

Posted by Jack on in Audio/Video Gadgets, bluetooth earphones, bluetooth headphones, plattan 2, wireless headphones

plattan2Fancy wearing a pair of wireless headphones? After all, those tend to be able to help us enjoy our music to the maximum without having to contend with a tangled mess. Plattan has delivered their latest product, the Plattan 2 Bluetooth that will help you live a life free from wires and cables as you enjoy your specially curated list of tunes. Merging the iconic Plattan design alongside more than 30 hours of wireless playback, courtesy of Urbanears’ most liberating listening experience to date.

Specially modeled after their best selling headphone to date, the Plattan 2 Bluetooth sports one major difference: it will no longer have any more cable attached to it, and will push the envelope in terms of the industry standard by offering over 30 hours of non-stop audio playback on a single charge, now how about that? This would make it a fantastic companion on those long haul flights across continents and multiple time zones. One would be hard pressed to find other wireless or Bluetooth headphones that are available in the market with such an amazing battery life. It would be interesting to see if there are existing owners of the Plattan 2 who would not mind splurging extra for the Plattan 2 Bluetooth.

With the Plattan 2 Bluetooth, you will be able to enjoy a crisp, full spectrum sound experience with up to 10 meters of listening range. The headphone itself is compatible with smartphone models in the market, while your tunes will be navigated through the use of a single, intuitive control knob. There are other features such as an ergonomic fit, music sharing plug-in, and a collapsible design that makes it extremely easy to bring it around. Those who are interested in picking up the Plattan 2 Bluetooth will be able to do so for $100 a pop, where one can choose from five classic Urbanears colors, namely Black, Dark Grey, Indigo, Tomato, and White.

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SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth headset delivers simultaneous audio

Posted by Jack on in arctis 3 bluetooth, arctis 3 bluetooth headset, Audio/Video Gadgets, bluetooth headset, gaming headset, SteelSeries

arctis-3-btAnother day, another Bluetooth headset that has been unleashed on the market. What makes the SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth headset different from the other available models? For starters, this is a unique proposition as it offers a hybrid-like quality, allowing wired connectivity when it involves gaming, while a Bluetooth connection is called upon for just about everything else. This brand new headset is certainly revolutionary in such a technical make up, enabling chat or music connections via apps such as Discord over Bluetooth, at the same time receiving wired audio connections with PC or over a console like the PS4, Xbox and Nintendo Switch.

To be able to hear audio from both Bluetooth and wired sources simultaneously is certainly a unique feature for any headset. The thing is, will the person wearing it be able to make out all of the incoming audio cues? We do know that SteelSeries has specially designed the Arctis 3 Bluetooth to be your go-to pair of headphones when you game, as it offers remarkable sound quality, comfort and style regardless of the gaming platform that you are on, be it the PC, Mac, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, VR and yes, even mobile.

We like the fact that the Arctis 3 Bluetooth can be deemed to be perfect for the Nintendo Switch. With it, gamers are able to hook up their handsets via Bluetooth in order to take advantage of the Nintendo Switch Online chat mobile app. As for the wired connection, it will still be able to send game audio from the Nintendo Switch. Such flexible connectivity enables gamers to receive calls, join in on VoIP chats as well as stream music wirelessly via Bluetooth even when hearing balanced and powerful game audio using the 3.5mm connection. Expect the Arctis 3 Bluetooth headset to arrive with a recommended retail price of $129.99.

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Olympus EyeTrek INSIGHT EI-10 Smart Glasses

Posted by Jack on in Audio/Video Gadgets, Electronic Gadgets, eyetrek insight ei-10, olympus, olympus eyetrek insight ei-10, olympus smart glasses, smart glasses, wearable tech, Wearable Technology

olympus-smart-glassesWhen it comes to wearable technology such as smart glasses, we have yet arrived at a situation where there is a truly sentient pair, one which is also capable of letting the blind “see” like the technology showcased in Star Trek: The Next Generation. Well, we will simply have to settle for something like the Olympus EyeTrek INSIGHT EI-10 smart glasses at the moment, where this compact and lightweight tool has been specially optimized to see action in business applications.

With Olympus having a rich and long history when it comes to developing smart glasses technology, the EyeTrek INSIGHT EI-10 is now available in the US. Sporting a patented optical system within the EyeTrek INSIGHT EI-10 itself, users are able to check out its display without actually blocking one’s eyesight. This makes it a whole lot easier to access information as and when required, without the need to pause for a moment and have the current activity interrupted.

Despite being extremely lightweight, the EI-10 has managed to incorporate not only wireless LAN connectivity but also Bluetooth technology in order to have it hooked up to a network or to other kinds of peripheral devices. The EI-10 also boasts of a long battery life while it has hot swap capabilities that enables it to be used for extended periods of time even in the most demanding of business settings. There is also an attachment mechanism that enables it to be mounted onto safety glasses or prescription glasses in a jiffy. The embedded sensors also allow for easy navigation of the user interface as well as applications, where among them include photo and video capture and playback, QR code reader, and utility functions for custom developed applications.

The EyeTrek INSIGHT EI-10 is available for purchase already at $1,499.99 apiece for those who are interested.

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808 Audio reveals the Singsation

Posted by Jack on in 808 audio, Audio/Video Gadgets, karaoke microphone, singsation

singsation-808-audioDo you love singing your heart out? If you have answered in the affirmative, then you might want to start practicing your vocal chords with the Singsation from 808 Audio. 808 Audio has always released products that have everything to do with audio and music, and the Singsation is no different. In fact, the Singsation can be best described to be a 5-in-1 karaoke microphone system and wireless speaker rolled into one, boasting of far more features compared to any other karaoke microphone that is in the market right now.

What is the whole point of having a karaoke system when there is no fancy, strobing lights to keep you company? This is what the Singsation delivers, where there are 14 multi-color light modes to choose from, while it offers more than 12 sound and voice effects that will surely make each karaoke session more fun than expected. Basically, learn to play around with the different sound effects and light modes, and you will have a ball of a time this holiday season.

Not only that, there is an 808 precision-tuned speaker that will accompany your voice in order to help deliver dynamic full range audio. In addition, the microphone does more than take in your favorite tunes, it also has the ability to function as a standalone Bluetooth speaker so that you are able to enjoy your favorite tunes from a specially compiled playlist sans wires regardless of where you are. The integrated rechargeable battery in the Singsation is touted to deliver up to half a dozen house of playback time on a full charge.

The Singsation is perfect for both parties and group performances, although it will also be a great gift for those who love to sing solo. The age group that will use the Singsation does not matter, since anyone at any age is able to sing. With a $49.99 price tag, the Singsation is certainly worth checking out as a gift idea this holiday season.

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Wyze Labs reveals the WyzeCam

Posted by Jack on in Audio/Video Gadgets, Home Gadgets, home surveillance camera, security camera, smart home camera, wyzecam

wyzecamWhen it comes to home security, there are many different kinds of options to choose from. However, for those who are running a tight budget and yet would like to have a semblance of peace of mind, how about checking out the $19.99 WyzeCam from Wyze Labs? This is a smart home camera that is extremely affordable, which means no home should go without a security camera of some sort, ever. After all, installing a few of these to strategically capture different areas of your home would not cost a bomb, and since each WyzeCam comes with an adhesive-equipped mounting bracket, this means you do not have to worry about drilling holes into your walls.

The WyzeCam will be a full featured wireless Full HD smart home camera, and we love the fact that it comes with 14 days of free rolling cloud storage. The 1080p Full HD camera boasts of 2.8mm focal length, a 110º wide angle lens, a 1/2.7″ CMOS sensor and 8x digital zoom capability. When it becomes dark, fret not. There is a night vision mode which delivers F2.0 aperture, an IR-CUT filter, and a pair of 850nm infrared LEDs to get the job done for everything it sees within a 30 feet radius. In addition, there is two-way audio that is enabled using the integrated speaker and microphone.

Whenever you are not around the home, the built-in motion and sound detection capability of the WyzeCam will send you real-time alerts through push notifications to a designated smartphone. In addition, there is more than meets the eye with the WyzeCam, since it sports smart sound recognition that is able to figure out the unique sound patterns of smoke alarms as well as CO monitors so that you can be alerted to such specific emergencies.

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