Bluetooth

Following on from my previous Bluetooth guide, this article covers the main Bluetooth codecs used by various wireless earphones today. Lossy vs Lossless Audio Codecs Bluetooth earbuds currently use lossy audio codecs as the bandwidth available to Bluetooth can not accommodate lossless audio. Codec Comparison Table Bluetooth Codec Overviews SBC The Low Complexity Subband Coding …

I would say most people know roughly what Bluetooth is and use it regularly. But how much do you really know about this wireless technology that’s now over 25 years old? When buying a new phone or earbuds, are you aware of all the different technologies that can affect the performance of Bluetooth? This is …

The Origem HS-3 wireless earphones are not currently released yet and will be available via crowdfunding tomorrow. The past few weeks I have had chance to use these new headphones and see if some of the claimed features make a difference. There are two aspects that make these stand out from many other headphones, firstly …

Having previously reviewed the fantastic Ultimate Ears Megablast I have recently been reviewing the more affordable Braven Read Pro Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker. At the time of writing there does not appear to be any UK availability but it is $149.99 direct from Braven and on Amazon. Braven does have listings on Amazon but this specific …

I have reviewed some amazing mechanical keyboards in the past year, and this week I have been given the task of reviewing possibly the most unique keyboard on the market, the Azio Retro Classic. If the thought of an all-black keyboard with RGB bores you, then this could be the perfect option for you. This …

Dodocool is another budget brand that sells peripherals on Amazon. The first of the two products they sent is a pair of Bluetooth wireless headphones. Each earpiece is quite large, but they include a large bendable ear loop that goes over your ears. This creates a very secure fit in my case, they create a …

With the growing number of phones ditching the 3.5mm port finding a good pair of Bluetooth earphones has become essential for anyone that appreciates good quality audio. From a personal perspective, Bluetooth devices are plagued by problems you don’t get with wired options. Getting a comfortable fit is the biggest issue I find, a lot …

I was impressed with the Brainwavz B200 in-ear headphones when I reviewed them back in May this year. This time around I have been reviewing the Brainwavz BLU-100 Bluetooth earphones which are priced at a wallet-friendly £34.50 on Amazon. The design of the earphones is pretty standard, they are connected via a flat cable with …

SoundPEATS Q29 is a similar concept to the Bragi Dash that made waves at CES a few years ago. They are completely wireless earphones that are fit in your ear and then sync to each other, as well as pairing with your phone via Bluetooth. In theory, this should be amazing, no annoying nightly wires …

Car mechanics have been using the Onboard diagnostics built into cars to identify problems with your vehicle for years. The interface is quite simple to access and it is normally located slightly hidden away in your car. Thanks to cheap Chinese manufacturers there has been a growing supply of cheap readers allowing regular users to …

Philips Hue has been one of my favourite purchases in recent months, I love being able to control my lights remotely and have them on schedules. So the idea of being able to do the same with my blinds is very appealing and the Soma Smart Shades do that, for a relatively affordable price and …

I have to admit, I don’t currently use a home phone anymore, and I think this is a growing trend. However, BT built their business around land lines and there is still a large number of people that use them. In which case the BT Halo phone might be the ultimate home phone. One of …

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[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial” _builder_version=”3.0.65″ background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid”] Today we have a review of the TrackR Bravo Bluetooth lost and found tracker device. This is a Bluetooth equipped coin-sized device that easily attaches to your valuable items that can then be used to find them using the TrackR …

Recently we were kindly given a Xenta LT-201 Bluetooth Speaker to review from Ebuyer. This a low cost Bluetooth speaker which currently sells for just £34.98 and is surprisingly good. The actual device is a slightly ugly and a bit cheap looking but we are talking about a £35 speaker hear. Setting up the device …