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By February 12, 2017 Read More →

Uniquefire XM-L2 Led Torch Unboxing

vlcsnap-00034Here we have a quick look at the externals of the XM-L2 Led Torch from Uniquefire. This £14.99 torch features 3 Brightness Levels, Tactical Security design with Strobe and SOS Function. An intense spotlight that can cover 600 feet and the floodlight has a high level of brightness.

A skid-proof and water resistant designed is freely usable in poor weather or harsh conditions. Useful to carry when caving, hiking, night riding and outdoor camping. Super bright, blinding effect and crenellate design to protect the head.

Check back for a review soon…

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By February 8, 2017 Read More →

Tech Addicts UK Podcast – 8th Feb 2017 – S8 and G6 speculation

podcast-logo-600x600Gareth Myles, Jay Garrett, Brendan Arndt, Gavin Fabiani-Laymond and Leila Gregory

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News:

Samsung Galaxy S8 renders leaked

S8 Doesn’t fold but them are making something else that does.

LG G6 invites out

What have you been playing with?

Jay

Gareth

Leila

 

Bargain Basement:

Virgin Mobile – 5000 Minutes / Unlimited Texts / 20GB Data / 30 day contract £15.00

Tesco Mobile £20 for 5000 minutes, 5000 texts, 20GB data

Samsung 128GB Bar USB 3.0 Flash Drive £24.99

Main Show URL: http://www.techaddicts.uk

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By February 6, 2017 Read More →

Playing with devolo Home Control Additional Units

Image36A follow-up to our previous unboxing of the Home Control Starter kit.

devolo have sent across some additional units to add to the experience. Here we look at:

dLAN® 650+ Powerline

Expand your existing dLAN® network with the dLAN® 650+ Powerline adapter. Connect network-compatible devices directly using the electrical socket and use transmission rates of up to 600 Mbps throughout the home.

devolo Home Control Humidity Sensor

Keep your home at the ideal temperature with devolo.

With a Humidity Sensor, you can continuously monitor the temperature and humidity of rooms and keep them within your ideal range. The devolo model also allows owners to provide a healthy room climate and contribute towards general wellbeing and mould prevention.

devolo Home Control Floodsensor

Ensure your home isn’t damaged by water with devolo.

With a Water Sensor, owners can make sure that no water damage goes undetected by receiving reliable updates and notifications to their devices.

devolo Home Control Motion Sensor

The devolo Home Control Motion Sensor gives you optimal protection in your own home. The wireless PIR Motion Sensor can be positioned discreetly at any desired location of your home and keeps a watchful eye on the surroundings at angles up to 90 degrees.

devolo Home Control Key-Fob Switch

The devolo Home Control Key-Fob is a smart home controller that ensures you have full control over your smart home at all times. The “smart home for your pocket” is always at hand to control heating, lighting and any additional function at the touch of a button.The smart home Key-Fob Switch is as easy to use as a car key. This way you have the ability to set all of your living areas, from the master bedroom to anywhere else, to night mode or to switch of the lights when leaving the home. Make your everyday life easier and control the selected devolo Home Control components with a touch of a button on your Key-Fob Switch.

devolo Home Control Room Thermostat

The devolo Home Control Room Thermostat provides a personalized comfortable temperature in all areas of your home. You can use the wireless Room Thermostat to choose the ideal temperature near your sofa or dining room table. When the devolo Home Control Radiator Thermostat is used in this manner, it automatically compensates for the temperature differences that normally exist between your favourite spot and the radiator.

devolo Home Control Wall Switch

The Home Control Wall Switch makes your smart home more versatile than ever before! The Wall Switch offers you convenient operation of all devolo Home Control components that you have selected for your home. You decide for yourself whether you would like to control the heat from the master bedroom or if you would like to switch to energy saving mode with a push of a button when you leave your home. Whether as a simple light switch, as an operation for the home theatre system or for controlling various modes: Pressing a button on the devolo Home Control Wall Switch is all it takes to activate the desired scenario. Each switch can be programmed with up to four functions and can be installed hassle-free at any position in the home.

Find out more and purchasing options here:

http://www.devolo.co.uk/home-control/

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By February 5, 2017 Read More →

The Phones Show Chat Episode 380 – Gareth Myles, X Compact and no ads!

The Phones Show Audio followup podcastPhones Show follow-up chat, views and reviews from Steve Litchfield, Ted Salmon and guests from the mobile world. Comments and questions welcome to Twitter account @stevelitchfield . See also the associated Facebook group and forum and Google+ Community.

Download Phones Show Chat episode 380 (“Gareth Myles, X Compact and no ads!”,05/02/2017) manually (Size: 47MB, 65 minutes duration).

Phones Show Chat 380 – Show Notes
Steve Litchfield and Ted Salmon with Gareth Myles

Errata & Feedback
Troy Dyall highlights the lies of HTC in order to sell the A9
Antonis Petridis picks up on the Death of Google Now rumours!
Ahmed Bebars spots Android 7.1.2 adding swipe gestures to Nexus 5X/6P fingerprint reader
Neil Gilroy on Motorola Good on their Promise still for Z-Series Updates
Gareth Williams on Microsoft, what might have been
Joshua on TECNO and INFINIX
Darren Steel on Nokia Refocus for Android

Phones Show Chat is helped out by IMax Repairs – phone, tablet and general tech repairs and servicing

Pub Meet Photo

Device Week
Google Pixel
Moto Z
Nexus 6P
Kodak Ektra
Sony Xperia X Compact
Steve’s Emergency Torch/Charger
Network Signal Info
BATTOP keyboard with trackpad
Microsoft Universal Folding Keyboard
Other Keyboards: OneTwoThreeFour Logitech K480

Live Draw
We make a draw for smartphone accessories each week and this week the winner is…
Sri Ganesh K.. Do get involved before the next draw by joining the Virtual Pint of Beer a Month Club – It could be you! stevelitchfield.com/paypal.htm & tinyurl.com/pspromo

The Phones Show
Tune into Steve’s YouTube Channel to watch the main Phones Show videos.

Phones Show Flickr Group (Richard Yates)
Picture of the Week/Month: Amazing Clouds by Pete Warner using a Huawei P9
Sunday Afternoon by Pete Warner using a Huawei P9

Amazing clouds

And that bonus photo from Pete:

Sunset

Forum Classifieds (Kev Wright and Nick Robinson)
Don’t forget to check out the classified sales bargains at pscforum.co.uk

App of the Week
Glynn Stone
on Wifi Switcher for Android

Links of Interest…
PSC on TwitterFaceBookGoogle PlusFlickRTTUKWhateverWorksAAWPTechAddictsUKChewing Gum for the EarsProjector RoomPodHubUK

 

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By February 1, 2017 Read More →

Tech Addicts UK Podcast – 01st February 2017 – P10 and P10 Plus

podcast-logo-600x600Gareth Myles, Jay Garrett, Brendan Arndt, Gavin Fabiani-Laymond and Leila Gregory

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Listener feedback:

Hi Gareth & Crew, Really enjoying the podcast – great to hear a Northern Ireland accent on a tech show (I’m a local), a nice change from the American! As you’re probably aware, buying power banks and replacement batteries in NI can be a bit of a challenge as Amazon and most other sellers will no longer post them here. Personally, it took 5 attempts before I found a seller on eBay willing to dispatch an Anker to NI, rather than simply cancelling my order outright. Do you have any suggestions for purchasing items like these online for people in Northern Ireland, or are we always going to be restricted to what’s available locally? Out of interest, purchasing a replacement battery for my Note 4 was initially futile as no-one will send a rechargeable lithium ion battery here, until I went direct to the Samsung UK site, and they dispatched one no questions asked. How come they can do it and other sellers can’t? And how come a brand new boxed phone containing a rechargeable battery can be sent from Amazon no problem, but the battery can’t be sent on its own? Frustrating! Thanks again for any insight you might have, It would be interesting to know what Aukey, Anker, and companies like them have to say on the matter. Personally, I’d even be happy to pay an additional postage charge, or use a slower ground-based shipping method, if this allowed for the transport of such items. Andrew

 

News:

Huawei P10 and P10 Plus leaked images and details

Netflix can download

What have you been playing with?

Jay


Gareth

Bargain Basement:

BT Sim Only contract 20GB Unlimited Minutes Unlimited Texts £16 per month BT Broadband customers can add a £70 voucher working out at £10.66pm

 

AUKEY Table Lamp Dimmable Rechargeable LED Bedside Lamp

£10.99 £4 off code: RJGDAQ48 Final Price: £6.99

AUKEY Wireless Speaker 21W Portable Outdoor Bluetooth Speaker with LED Display

£35.99 £8 off code: AKSOBCBA Final Price: £27.99

AUKEY Bluetooth Headphones

£17.99 £5 off code: 7S7S32BO Final Price: £12.99

AUKEY VR Headset Adjustable 3D Glasses

£14.99 £6 off code: O7DAHRVG Final Price: £8.99

HiHiLL Camping Lantern Power Bank

£9.99 £3 off code: IBNAUXLO Final Price: £6.99

 

Main Show URL: www.techaddicts.uk

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By February 1, 2017 Read More →

A look at the Aukey Portable Wireless Speaker

Image33It’s ruggedized, cheap, loud and portable, but is it any good? We take a look the the AUKEY Bluetooth Speaker with 12 / 30 Hour Playtime, Enhanced Bass and Water Resistance

Dual 5W drivers produce deep lows, textured mids, and clear highs to enjoy at home or outdoor.

Latest Bluetooth 4.1 Instantly connects your phone or tablet and automatically reconnects to the last device used among 33ft wireless range.

Up to 30-hour playtime and talk time, stream your music wirelessly with A2DP Bluetooth or plugged in via AUX input with included 3.5mm audio cable.

Easily manage audio playback and calls with volume controls, and built-in microphone. Choose your sound signature with the Mode switch. Built-in 1/4″-20 standard tripod screw mount for outdoor use.

Package Contents: AUKEY SK-M12 Bluetooth 4.1 Speaker, Micro-USB Cable, 3.5mm Audio Cable, User Manual, 24 Month Warranty.

Grab one from Amazon for £29.99.

By January 27, 2017 Read More →

Thinkware Dashcam F770 Unboxing

vlcsnap-00031Here we go for more that just an unboxing with the Thinkware Dashcam. This £199.99 dashboard mounted camera combines a slick design with some great image quality. Don’t believe me? Check out the video!

Thinkware’s flagship camera offers top of the range capabilities. The F770 also incorporates new features including ‘Super Night Vision’, a night image correction feature, and ‘Time Lapse’ that dramatically extends the parked recording hours.

This model comes with a low profile and discreet shape with a fully matte black finish.

The F770 features a 1080p Full HD front facing camera and an optional 1080p Full HD rear facing camera. Available as Plug & Play or Hardwired.

Road safety warning systems
FCWS
(Forward Collision Warning System)
Alert Drivers when approaching too closely to The vehicle ahead to avoid collision

LDWS
(Lane Departure Warning System)
Alert drivers when swerving out of lane

FVDW
(Front Vehicle Departure Warning)
Inform drivers when vehicle ahead is moving off

Parking Mode
With the built-in parking mode, the device stays on even after the ignition is off to provide impact and motion detection surveillance when you are away from your car.

Pick one up from Amazon.

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By January 25, 2017 Read More →

Tech Addicts UK Podcast – 25th January 2017 – Wear 2, Scooters and Runners

podcast-logo-600x600Gareth Myles, Jay Garrett, Brendan Arndt, Gavin Fabiani-Laymond and Leila Gregory

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News:

Smartwatch fever. Android wear 2.0 incoming, Huawei Watch 2, Gear S3 classic LTE, LG Watch Sport and LG Watch Style, HTC smartwatch

Lenovo Yoga Book … with Android

What have you been playing with?

Jay

Gareth

Bargain Basement:

Blackberry Passport £196.49

AUKEY Power Bank 20000mAh

£6 off code: HEACW7HM    Final Price: £13.99

AUKEY Car Charger 4.8A / 24W Dual USB Adapter

£3 off code: GW9DDLTL      Final Price: £2.99

AUKEY Quick Charge 3.0 USB Wall Charger

£3 off code: OCFQZGDW     Final Price: £4.99

Main Show URL: www.techaddicts.uk

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Email: [email protected]

Twitter: @garethmyles ; @gavinfabiani  ; @GadgetyNewsCom ; @JayGarrett ; @swanny ; @girlsngadgets ; @wildlime

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By January 24, 2017 Read More →

Lenovo P2 Unboxing

Image32Peter takes a look at the newest budget phone from Lenovo, released exclusively to Three in the UK. This £199.99 4G phone has a stunning list of features for such a small price tag:

Lenovo P2 smartphone comes with a 5.5-inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 1920×080 and a PPI of 401 pixels per inch. A 2GHz octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor powers the device backed by 3GB of RAM. The phone packs 32GB of internal storage that can be expanded up to 128GB via a microSD card. A 13-megapixel primary camera sits on the rear and a 5-megapixel front facing camera for selfies. Currently the Lenovo P2 runs Android 6.0 with Nougat in the pipeline.

The killer feature of this phone is the 5100mAh non-removable battery. Also supporting fast charge a bundled dongle can turn your phone into a power bank for those in need.

It measures 153.00 x 76.00 x 8.20 (height x width x thickness) and weighs 177.00 grams. The P2 is a dual SIM (GSM and GSM) smartphone that accepts Micro-SIM and Regular.

Check it out on Three here.

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By January 23, 2017 Read More →

BenQ BL2405HT Flicker Free Business Monitor Unboxing

vlcsnap-00030Another cheap and cheerful display from BenQ. The BL2405HT is build with an LED backlight panel, comes with an ultra-high dynamic contrast ratio of 120,000:1, 16:9 100% dot-to-dot image quality, and BenQ’s exclusive Flicker-free technology and Low Blue Light Mode to offer you the best viewing quality at all times.

  • Flicker-free Backlight for Visual Pleasure
  • Low Blue Light Mode
  • Ultra-Flexible Height Adjustment System (HAS)
  • 12,000,000:1 contrast ratio
  • 16:9 Aspect Ratio

Currently, price under £140 on Amazon.

https://www.ukmeds.co.uk/surgical-face-masks