Tag Archives: bluetooth

RoadTest Review: Nordic Semiconductor nRF5340 Bluetooth Low-Energy Audio Development Kit

Posted on February 5, 2023 by lui_gough

When I visited ElectroneX 2022, I met with a Nordic Semiconductor representative who let me know that they had a Bluetooth Low-Energy Audio Development Kit in the works. The representative was very enthusiastic about the new LC3 codec and how … Continue reading →

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Quick Review: 8BitDo Pro 2 Bluetooth Gamepad

Posted on July 31, 2022 by lui_gough

I don’t usually have the time to game very much nowadays, but when I do, I usually do it on the PC. While the keyboard and mouse work just fine for some games, many work best using dedicated controllers. For … Continue reading →

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Teardown: Actiiv Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor (ACMMD001) aka Transtek LS810

Posted on June 11, 2022 by lui_gough

Recently, my father has been suffering from a minor ailment, which had him thinking about his overall health. Aside from monitoring his weight, he decided he would resume monitoring his blood pressure after a trip to the GP resulted in … Continue reading →

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Quick Review(ish): Lenovo LivePods LP2 BT5.0 TWS Earphones

Posted on February 27, 2022 by lui_gough

Having recently purchased and quickly reviewed the Lenovo LivePods LP3 Pro, it may seem odd that I’m doing a quick review(ish) of an LP2, a seemingly lesser model. But there is a story with this one – my brother had … Continue reading →

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#JBLXMAS: JBL Wave 100TWS & Betty’s Burgers Experience

Posted on December 26, 2021 by lui_gough

Christmas Day may have passed, but for me, it’s time to get into some Christmas presents. This season is always flush with competitions, and as someone who never turns down a chance to get their hands on something new, I … Continue reading →

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Quick Review: Lenovo Live Pods LP3 Pro BT5.0 TWS Earbuds

Posted on December 25, 2021 by lui_gough

Merry Christmas to everyone reading this on Christmas Day. Today, I have another gift to myself which doubles up as an impulse buy. I’ve never owned a set of true-wireless stereo in-ears before. Part of the reason is that in-ears … Continue reading →

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Review, Teardown: Bosch PLR 30 C 30m Bluetooth Laser Measure

Posted on January 2, 2021 by lui_gough

Happy New Year everyone – I can’t believe we’re in 2021 already. To kick off this year’s postings, I’m taking a trip back to 2019 when I purchased a Bosch PLR 30 C 30m Bluetooth-enabled Laser Measure for just under … Continue reading →

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Review: Bakeey 116 Pro (Teng Jinda/LeFun Health) Smartwatch – Step, Sleep, HR, BP, SPO2 for $15?

Posted on December 6, 2020 by lui_gough

It’s been a while since I reviewed anything wearable. The main reason is that I’ve been happy with my Mi Band 2 with an aftermarket metal strap that I’ve been using since 2017, with one notable exception – the OLED … Continue reading →

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Tested: Generic USB Bluetooth Receivers (PiX LV-B02L, H7X-RX-163)

Posted on November 17, 2019 by lui_gough

Recently, I had a request from my brother to take a look at the 3.5mm auxiliary input line into his car stereo. Over the years, pulling at the cable has seemingly mangled the plug and he was looking to get … Continue reading →

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RoadTest Review: Cypress EZ-BT™ Mesh Evaluation Kit (CYBT-213043-MESH)

Posted on September 1, 2019 by lui_gough

Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity is an area which is constantly evolving, with pressures towards having lower power, smaller footprint, longer ranges, interoperability/compatibility with standards and good throughput. In many consumer “smart-homes”, there may be a mixture of technologies used, … Continue reading →

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Review: Sennheiser PXC550 Wireless Adaptive Noise Cancellation Headphones

Posted on August 11, 2019 by lui_gough

Many moons ago, I upgraded to a Sharp Aquos S3 which caused a new problem for me as it lacked the familiar 3.5mm stereo headphone jack which I was using my AudioTechnica ATH-ANC9 with. While there was an included USB-C … Continue reading →

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Failed, Teardown: Cowin E7 Pro Active Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones

Posted on February 16, 2019 by lui_gough

It looks like I haven’t been entirely fortunate with Cowin products. After the HE5A failed, I reverted to using the E7 Pro for my day-to-day commuting needs. Just this week, the E7 Pro failed as well, which doesn’t do much … Continue reading →

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Teardown: Cowin HE5A SportFree Active Noise Cancelling Wireless Bluetooth Earphones

Posted on January 26, 2019 by lui_gough

It was only a few months ago in November I was reviewing the Cowin HE5A SportFree ANC Wireless Bluetooth Headphones. While I was generally satisfied with the compromises the package entailed, I did mention that the lack of protective casing … Continue reading →

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Review: Cowin HE5A SportFree Active Noise Cancelling Wireless Bluetooth Earphones

Posted on November 18, 2018 by lui_gough

Updated 26/01/2019 – see end of article for more details. With most new phones beginning to omit the headphone jack, most users have begun a mass migration to Bluetooth wireless audio solutions. Many of these are traditional headphones which are … Continue reading →

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Review, Teardown: Alcatroz Airmouse Duo2 Wireless Mouse

Posted on November 3, 2018 by lui_gough

Being increasingly reliant on mobile devices to get some level of work done, I had a sudden need for another Bluetooth-capable mouse. While the Logitech M337 continues to serve me well with its rather unusual colour scheme, I was looking … Continue reading →

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Review: Cowin E7 Pro Active Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones

Posted on July 5, 2018 by lui_gough

UPDATE (02/2019): Unfortunately, the review unit has failed due to a defect in the earcup hinge – see full teardown here. As a result, I no longer recommend this unit. For anyone who travels frequently on public transport or is … Continue reading →

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Review: Mixcder MS301 Bluetooth V4.2 Wireless Headset with aptX

Posted on July 3, 2017 by lui_gough

Whenever I’m out and about, especially when commuting on public transport, I’m often listening to music or watching a video on my phone. Having a set of headphones over my head is my way of making the commute more bearable … Continue reading →

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Mega Mi Review: Mi Power Bank Pro, Mi Max, Mi Band 2 & Mi Scales

Posted on June 3, 2017 by lui_gough

While I was in Hong Kong, I couldn’t resist the temptation to visit the “Mi Home” shop in Hollywood Center – basically Xiaomi’s version of an Apple Store, if I should be so bold as to put it that way. … Continue reading →

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Review: Logitech Bluetooth Wireless Keyboard & Mouse (K380 & M337)

Posted on January 26, 2017 by lui_gough

Some of my readers have noted that it’s been a while since I last made a blog posting. This is mainly because I’ve been extremely busy trying to prepare everything for my upcoming holiday. As I mentioned previously in this … Continue reading →

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Review: Jawbone UP2 Wireless Activity & Sleep Tracker (JL03)

Posted on August 20, 2016 by lui_gough

When it comes to fitness trackers, aside from Fitbit, the next name that most comes to mind is Jawbone. Unfortunately for them, things have been a little rocky, with them taking Fitbit to court over hiring away their employees and … Continue reading →

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Review: Fitbit Zip Wireless Activity Tracker

Posted on July 4, 2016 by lui_gough

It’s not often it happens, but there was another gift that headed past my table in the past months, and it was a Fitbit Zip. As I recently reviewed the Fitbit One, most of the comments about apps and setup … Continue reading →

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Review: Fitbit One Wireless Activity + Sleep Tracker

Posted on July 1, 2016 by lui_gough

Whenever the topic of fitness tracker comes up, the Fitbit brand is always mentioned. In fact, it’s even becoming a bit of a generic name for a wearable fitness tracker – this is because they are the leader in the … Continue reading →

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Teardown: Failed MovNow W79 (Counterfeit Xiaomi) Fitness Tracker

Posted on April 8, 2016 by lui_gough

Someone had commented on my review of the MovNow W79 about that to do about his fitness tracker which suddenly stopped working. An interesting coincidence? Mine also stopped working for some unknown reason. I tried my best to revive it … Continue reading →

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Modification: Ausdom M06 Headset to Bluetooth Headphone Adapter

Posted on November 15, 2015 by lui_gough

Having recently just reviewed the Ausdom M06, I decided it didn’t quite fit my needs as a headphone, but it had a perfectly adequate and capable Bluetooth chipset. As a result, I decided to embark on a short journey to … Continue reading →

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Mega Review, Teardown: Oukitel A28 Smart Watch

Posted on August 1, 2015 by lui_gough

At the present moment, Oukitel is one of the lesser known mobile phone brands from China. Symbolizing an “OK life for U and I”, the company has diversified its product range by launching their first wearable product – the Oukitel … Continue reading →

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Review: Vidonn X6 SmartBand Fitness/Sleep Tracker

Posted on June 15, 2015 by lui_gough

It seems the wearables market is gaining momentum, with increasing interest and publicity of fitness tracker and smartwatch style devices. Along with this, comes an influx of less well-known devices from smaller manufacturers, which often promise big features for a … Continue reading →

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Review, Teardown: Unbranded Bluetooth Stereo Audio Receiver

Posted on May 26, 2014 by lui_gough

Sometimes you would like to go wireless for audio but you still love your cabled stuff. Maybe it’s a pair of quality amplified speakers, or maybe it’s a set of cabled noise cancelling headphones. Whatever the reason is, you’re probably … Continue reading →

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Review: Avantree Bluetooth 4.0 Micro USB Dongle

Posted on February 22, 2014 by lui_gough

Bluetooth is a short-range personal area network technology which is used for transferring files, contact information, connecting hands free sets and stereo headsets to mobile phones, tablets and PCs wirelessly. While generally touted as easy to set up and get … Continue reading →

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Review: Native Union POP Bluetooth Handset

Posted on February 12, 2014 by lui_gough

Thanks to the guys at MobileZap, I’ve got my hands on the Native Union Retro Bluetooth POP Phone in Soft-Touch Black for me to thoroughly review. The POP phone is designed by David Turpin, inspired by the classic 1950’s Bakelite … Continue reading →

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