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Blackview recently created a splash by the launch of an all-new pair of TWS Bluetooth earphones, Blackview AirBuds 7. Featuring HQ sound, Bluetooth 5.3, an impressive 30 hours of battery life, the first-ever LED battery display, and a comfortable design at only $21.99, Blackview AirBuds 7 redefines the entry-level TWS earphone performance.Besides a wide bunch of smartphones, Blackview also has good sets of earphones with wide-ranging budgets and dulcet listening in its product lineup. TWS earphones series has won the heart of most users for its affordable excellence after the launch of AirBuds 1, AirBuds 2, and AirBuds 3. Then arrives the AirBuds 5 Pro with flagship noise-canceling performance, perfect call & sound quality, and impressive playtime, opening a new chapter for this series. The launch of AirBuds 6 not only highlights the cost-value of the product but also focuses on the younger and is popular with more young people. Now comes the highly-anticipated AirBuds 7 with upgrades from the design to the battery life. Blackview Audios continuously breaks the standards of what can be with the budget earphones, which also applies to the AirBuds 7. HQ Sound with Noise Reduction & 13mm Dynamic DriverAccording to Blackview Official, thanks to the newly-added adaptive dual-mic Environmental Noise Cancellation Technology (ENC) and Dialogue Noise Suppression algorithm (DNS), Blackview AirBuds 7 moderately reduces external low-frequency noise, making your listening more comfortable. While you immerse in music, you can also hear the voices of friends around you or the information broadcast on the station. In addition, Blackview AirBuds 7 adopts the 13mm dynamic driver to precisely capture audio across a wider field of frequencies. The highly-sensitive PU and TI titanium composite diaphragm are carefully tuned to produce finely authentic and balanced audio, pleasing your ears and mind with more powerful treble, deeper bass, and more clarity midrange.Up to 30 Hours of Playtime & LED Battery Display & Wireless ChargingAnother highlight of the exposure information is the superior battery life. If you are a heavy earphone user, Blackview AirBuds 7 must suit you. From the Blackview laboratory tests, AirBuds 7 can provide up to 6 hrs of music playback on a single full charge, and with the charging case, it delivers up to 30 hrs of continuous playback time, which is whole 10 hrs more than AirBuds 6. For the first time, Blackview AirBuds 7 takes on the LED battery display to indicate the battery status and remind you of in-time charging, eliminating your battery anxiety. When the case runs out of power, unlike other Blackview TWS earphones, Blackview AirBuds 7 supports wireless charging to push the cable limits. Moreover,  it adapts to almost all devices and systems on the market, ensuring that you can immerse yourself in the ocean of music anytime and start your music journey immediately.Comfortable Ergonomic Half-in-ear DesignBesides, AirBuds 7 has also passed the elaborate design on its appearance. The classy inky charging case stands out from the crowd with a refreshing rounded rectangle-shaped design. With streamlined curves, comfortable matte design, and stylish tech, AirBuds 7 has been tested massively by thousands of users experienced in the Blackview laboratory through various ear contours. The earbuds fit snugly and seamlessly in the ears with minimal pressure and maximal comfort and realize the “light and airy” wearing experience.IPX7 WaterproofA pair of earphones with excellent water and sweat resistance will be a good start for workouts. AirBuds 7 is IPX7 waterproof, a top level of water resistance, showing Blackview continues its persistence in up-a-notch protection for rugged phones in the earphone lineup. While running around in the rain, never let the raindrops hold back your steps and spoil the audio fun. For mealtime, it prevents accidental splashes of coffee or food oil. Keep safe and reliable all the time. More Useful FeaturesBlackview AirBuds 7 not only has the above-mentioned high-performance upgrades but also features low-latency and high-synchronization Game Mode, intuitive touch control, automatic pairing and connection, the latest Bluetooth 5.3, and other high-end audio functions. Price & AvailabilityEquipped with so many high-end features, Blackview AirBuds 7 is now available at a friendly price of $21.99. Don’t hesitate if you’re interested. 

There are a lot of various factors that make up a good pair of earbuds, the comfort, look, control, battery. The one thing that can really separate a good pair of earbuds, however, is the sound. Earbuds that produce professional grade sound stand apart and are able to really immerse you in audio. The Edifier NeoBuds Pro showed me what professional sound on a pair of earbuds sounds like. Previously I did now know what earbuds were capable of.Comfort & LookThese earbuds use a small, rounded, rubber tip that is on the end of the earbud to insert into the ear canal. With this tip and the rounded earbud shape I find these ear buds to fit quite nicely and have never experienced any pain due to the fit. The earbuds come with quite a variety of rubber tips to fit different ear sizes as well. These tips easily come on and off the matt black earbuds. The outside the earbuds have a clean look, are about as small as a paperclip, and do not draw much attention.SoundLet me start this section off by talking about the noise cancelling of the earbuds. When you are wearing both ear buds and have the volume up, the sounds of your environment disappear, and you are left with just you and your audio. On top of that, the sound is amazing, the quality of the treble and mid are fantastic, the sound is clear as water. The bass just goes above and beyond what I would ever expect a pair of earbuds to be able to do. I find that most earbuds produce littler bass than what I would like however with these earbuds not only is the bass prominent but the sound of it is very high quality.Battery LifeEvery day of the week I walk for a minimum of 40 minutes, usually more on Mondays and Wednesdays. During this time, I am always using my earbuds and I find that I only have to charge them about one every week and a half or so. The battery life that I have found is about eight hours of listening before you have to charge your earbuds. They charge pretty quickly though, and I find I can obtain a full battery within a couple hours. The charging port for these earbuds is type C which is pretty common amongst different kinds of phones and laptops.CustomizationThe customization settings on these ear buds are pretty sick once you are able to connect them to the app. The earbuds on their own are not able to do much customization but if you download the Edifier app there are tons of options. The adjustments you are able to make on the sound mixes and the presets you are able to save are pretty extensive. On top of that you are able to control how much outside sound blockage the earbuds do. The volume of each earbud can also be controlled individually on the app and there are even options to add on ambience.User ExperienceWhen first opening up the earbuds I had no problem following the instructions and connecting the earbuds to my phones Bluetooth and the Edifier app. Most days these earbuds are super easy to use for me and automatically connect to my phone. However, every so often I find that if you pull out one ear bud to fast and immediately shut the case it will not automatically connect. Once this happens you may have a little trouble making sure the earbuds are connected to your phone, but it is an easy fix as long as you take your time and leave the case open a little bit longer when connecting.ConclusionThe Edifier Neobuds Pro are built for consumers who enjoy high quality sound. By not only having some of the most quality earbud speakers I have experienced but also by giving the consumer total control over the sound balance of the earbuds, these earbuds are built for those who appreciate high quality. If you are someone who knows sound balances and wants to really experience and be immersed in your audio these earbuds are for you.You can learn more about the NeoBuds Pro at the Edifier website where you can purchase them for about $130. Alternatively, you can pick them up from Amazon, too.

Tronsmart has come to the market this week with a new wireless audio device. The Tronsmart Bang Mini brings another great option to users to the company’s portfolio. This new wireless speaker has a ton to offer consumers looking for a portable Bluetooth speaker.The Tronsmart Bang Mini holds a ton of parity with the larger, standard Bang when it comes to specifications.Exceptional Stereo Sound: Bang Mini’s front speaker cavity offers crystal clear treble thanks to two mid tweeters and one passive radiator, whereas the rear cavity presents punchy bass thanks to two woofersSoundPulse® Audio: powerful sound in a portable size Bluetooth speakerIPX6 Waterproof: Protected against high-pressure water stream from any anglePair it & blare it: NFC Seamless pairing – one touch to quick connect up to two speakers for extreme stereo soundLong range: Up to 49 feetExtended playtime: Up to 15 hoursBuilt-in power bank: Give your device a boostBeat-driven light shows: Freely switch between a pulsing & circling style of seven neon-colored lightsAvailable September 28The Tronsmart Bang Mini will be available starting today. You can purchase this new speaker via both Tronsmart’s website and Amazon. Pricing will set you back $90 which puts it on par with most speakers in this range of products.Atop the current pricing three promotions are available to celebrate the launch from September 28 to October 13. Customers will receive 15% off their entire order when they purchase one Bang Mini speaker. A 20% discount will be applied to orders containing two Bang Mini speakers. Customers who purchase a Bang Mini speaker at its full price, will receive a red Tronsmart Trip speaker for free. Get details and coupon code on the Tronsmart website before purchasing.This ruggedly designed portable speaker could be a great addition for those who love to take their parties outdoors. The Tronsmart Bang Mini should be ready for the porch, campgrounds, or the beach with these specs.

The competition to provide ever smaller devices is fierce but Amazon is game, making its latest 8-inch tablets about as sleek as possible. Indeed, Amazon last week introduced four all-new versions of its Fire HD tablets.These next-gen tablets are refreshed takes on the Fire HD 8, Fire HD 8 Plus, Fire HD 8 Kids Pro, and Fire HD 8 Kids. Available for pre-order now, the new tablets are priced as low as $100 with at least 32GB internal storage.The Fire HD 8 is available in Black, Denim, and Rose colors while the Fire HD 8 Plus comes in a dimpled finish in Gray for $20 more, or $120. What’s the difference between the two? Read on to learn more.Fire HD 81280 x 800 display32GB/64GB storage (expandable up to 1TB)2GB memory5 hour charging time2-megapixel front and rear cameras with 720p video captureFire HD 8 Plus1280 x 800 display32GB/64GB storage (expandable up to 1TB)3GB memory3 hour charging time with wireless charging capability2-megapixel front and 5-megapixel rear camera with 1080p video captureThe new Fire HD 8 is 30 percent faster than its predecessor and provides up to 13 hours of usage across reading, web browsing, watching videos, listening to music, and more.As we’ve seen in Fire tablets over the years, there’s a ton of content available through apps and services, including Disney+, Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max, and (of course) Amazon. Specifically, there’s Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Music, Amazon Photos, and plenty of Alexa integration, too.Amazon also has a pair of new Fire HD 8 models for children, too, in the form of the Fire HD 8 Kids and Fire HD 8 Kids Pro.As one might expect, kids ages three to twelve can enjoy using the Fire HD 8 Kids and the Kids Pro for entertainment and educational purposes. There are lots of videos, books, and apps from Disney, PBS Kids, and Nickelodeon for their learning and entertainment.Users can now get a complete tablet experience and enjoy a year of Amazon Kids+, an entertainment suite of thousands of games, videos, books, apps, and many other advantages.Fire HD 8 KidsBest for ages 3-71280 x 800 display32GB/64GB storage (expandable up to 1TB)2GB memory13 hour battery2-megapixel front and rear cameras with 720p video captureKid-Proof caseOne-year subscription to Amazon Kids+2-year worry-free guaranteeFire HD 8 Kids ProBest for ages 6-121280 x 800 display32GB/64GB storage (expandable up to 1TB)2GB memory13 hour battery2-megapixel front and rear cameras with 720p video captureKid-Proof caseOne-year subscription to Amazon Kids+2-year worry-free guaranteeThe Fire HD 8 pricing starts at $100 while the Fire HD 8 Plus starts at $120; both come 32GB and 64GB storage capacities. For about $15 more you’ll be able to remove lock-screen advertisements. The Fire HD 8 Kids and Fire HD Kids Pro are also available for pre-order today for $150.Look for these to be widely available starting on October 19. For more information about these devices, visit Amazon.

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Recently, popular accessories maker Ugreen launched two brand-new chargers, one is the Nexode 140W PD 3.1 Charger and the other is the slimline Nexode Mini 45W Charger. Both are compact chargers that pack a punch thanks to the use of GaN technology. GaN, or Gallium nitride, is a semiconductor material with increased efficiency that not only helps charge your devices faster, but also does so while staying cooler. That’s why it has become so popular in chargers over the past few years. It allows companies, like Ugreen and others, to create smaller and faster chargers to keep up with all of the latest high-capacity devices. Ugreen Nexode 140W PD 3.1 ChargerIf you’ve got a high-powered device, such as a laptop, then you need a charger that can keep up with it. The Nexode 140W PD3.1 Charger from Ugreen is just such a charger. It’s capable of outputting enough power to keep up with a 16-inch MacBook Pro or other power-hungry laptops like the XPS lineup from Dell. On top of outputting 140W for the latest laptops, the Nexode 140W PD 3.1 Charger also includes three charging ports allowing you to charge up more than one device at a time. The USB Type-A port at the top outputs a maximum of 22.5W for accessories such as your smartwatch or Bluetooth headphones. Below that, is a 100W USB Type-C port for charging laptops, tablets, or smartphones. Finally, the 140W Type-C USB port capable of fast charging a MacBook and more is on the bottom. The best part is, all three ports can be used at once, so you don’t have to pick and choose what device gets topped off. However, when all three ports are in use, the charging capacity will be reduced to 22.5W for the USB Type-A port, 45W for the top USB Type-C port, and 65W for the bottom USB Type-C port. If you only use two of the ports at once, then you’ll be able to split the power with an output of 65W on both of the USB Type-C ports, or 22.5W from the USB Type-A port and 100W from one of the USB Type-C ports. No matter how you split it up, you’ll get lots of power from this small charger and the included 240W USB Type-C to C cable will ensure your laptop gets the power it needs. I’ve been using this unit provided by Ugreen for the past couple of weeks and have had no complaints. Ugreen Nexode Mini 45W ChargerThis tiny 45W charger from Ugreen is perfect for when you’re on the go and want to stay powered up. Whether you need to charge up your MacBook Air, iPad, latest Galaxy smartphone, Nintendo Switch, or more—you’ll be covered with the Ugreen Nexode Mini 45W Charger. Just know that when you need access to the full 45W, you can get it from either of the two charging ports. However, once you plug in two devices, the power will be split with 25W from the top port and 20W from the bottom port. I’ve been using it for the past couple of weeks without issue, my only complaint would be that there’s no cable in the box. Final thoughtsBoth of Ugreen’s latest GaN-enabled chargers pack fast charging into compact form factors with protection against overheating and overcharging. While the Nexode 140W PD 3.1 Charger is best suited for laptops, it is also fully capable of handling any other gadget you toss at it. It can be purchased from Amazon for $150, and currently, you can save $15 by applying the coupon on the Amazon listing. The Nexode Mini 45W Charger is tiny but powerful coming in at $40 and it’s perfect for all of your mobile devices. You can even snag it for $8 cheaper by snipping the coupon on the Amazon page. Ugreen Nexode 140W PD 3.1 ChargerBuy from Amazon Buy from UgreenUgreen Nexode Mini 45W ChargerBuy from Amazon Buy from Ugreen

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The EKSA Gamer Master wired gaming mouse is an ultra light, brand new gaming mouse featuring 8 programmable buttons, customizable RGB modes,  as well as DPI adjustment up to 12,000 to provide you with your ideal gaming experience. Also known as the EM600 Sniper Mouse, it’s designed with ergonomics in mind to add just a touch of longevity and comfort to gaming sessions. You can find the mouse on sale on the EKSA website for $24.99.QualityThe EM600 feels pretty average in the area of build quality, but considering it’s light weight, you should perhaps expect that. I will say that all of the buttons have a very satisfying, solid feeling click, thanks to the Gold Micro switches inside. Rated for 20 million clicks, these switches will give you the lifespan you need from a low budget gaming mouse. The shell of the mouse is made of a lightweight and low friction plastic, but the shape of the mouse and textured areas on the side of the shell allow for your thumb, ring, and little finger  to keep a good hold of the mouse in any scenario.The scroll wheel isn’t any sort of masterpiece, but it gets the job done well with a textured surface for quick movements as well as an extra customizable input when you push down on it. It feels very stable and high quality.The RGB lighting looks pretty good as well. It has several different modes you can access through a button on the bottom, and it provides backlighting for the EKSA logo and the scroll wheel. In my opinion, the overall aesthetics are standard and simple, which I quite enjoy.The mouse is hardwired to the PC or laptop by a 6-foot braided cable that reminds me more of a shoelace than a cable. For my purposes, six feet was enough to get to my desk with ease, but of course you should do some experimenting of your own to be sure that six feet will give you plenty of extra room to glide the Gamer Master all over your desk.ComfortThe EKSA Em600 is advertised as being ergonomic and it is very much that. The left side thumb rest fits my specific hand posture perfectly and through the few gaming sessions I had with it I never experienced any discomfort. All buttons are easily and quickly accessible for use on the fly. I also think the “Sniper” button as EKSA calls it on the website is a super unique feature to have. It allows you to adjust the DPI lower while you aim down the sights in FPS games so that you can gain an extra edge of precision over your opponents. DPIIf you don’t know anything about DPI, I would suggest doing some research about it before you buy any mouse for gaming. If you’re already comfortable with the term, then here it is: the EKSA EM600 has adjustable DPI with a dedicated button for increasing as well as decreasing the DPI. This allows you to very quickly adjust the setting in game without too much trouble. The default DPI settings seem to be 500, 1000, 2000… up to 6000, but EKSA has an option driver download on their website which gives you full capability to further customize RGB as well as create presets that you can cycle through with different DPI settings.SummaryAll things considered, I think the EKSA Gamer Master EM600 is a wonderful entry-level gaming mouse. These days, $25 is an awesome deal for RGB, DPI adjustment, programmable buttons, an ultra lightweight build, premium Gold Micro switch technology, and even driver software for additional customization. So if you’re new to the gaming scene and just want something to get you started, this is a very reasonable option at an even more reasonable price.

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