Oppo’s Find N2 Flip Lands in The UK

The Oppo Find N2 Flip may well draw comments regarding its similarity with Samsung’s Z Flip 4, but there is lots to like about the N2 Flip.

Firstly, and the most striking difference, is the N2 Flip’s 3.26-inch portrait cover screen. Not only does this trump the Z Flip 4’s slim landscape display in size, it actually looks more like a regular smartphone screen. While we can all agree that size isn’t important (right?), the larger Oppo display enables it to show more notifications at a time (up to six) and offers a larger preview viewfinder for those crucial selfies.

On the subject of cameras, the Oppo Find N2 Flip boasts a 50MP (f/1.8) Sony IMX890 main sensor sitting on top of an 8MP ultrawide unit with input from Hasselblad. In addition, a third camera can be found inside, above the 6.8-inch inner OLED display. This has a maximum refresh rate of 120Hz (the cover screen maxes out at 60Hz), and Oppo says that the N2 Flip has “the smallest crease in any flip phone yet”.

The Find N2 Flip uses what Oppo calls a “Flexion” hinge with an “improved waterdrop design”, which the company says is thinner, smaller and stronger than the previous hinge found inside the original Find N launched last year. However, it never made it beyond the Chinese market.

Finally, the Find N2 Flip is powered by a MediaTek 9000+ chipset and has a 4,300mAh battery.

Oppo Find N2 Flip UK Prices

Priced at £849 to buy outright from Amazon, the Oppo Find N2 Flip is also available from Vodafone starting at £36 a month (£49 upfront cost) with 8GB of data on a 36-month device plan and a 24-month airtime plan. Voda also adds that you can save up to £240 on your airtime plan if you order the Find N2 Flip before 30 March.

O2 starts at £30.00 upfront and then £42.30 per month for 36 months which gets you 30GB of data.

Plans on EE start at £58 a month. If you’re considering that, you may as well add another £7 and get a massive 165GB of data on EE’s Essential Plan.

It’s still cheaper than Samsung’s flippable phone. Tempted? Find more information at Oppo or head to Amazon to buy SIM free.

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Berluti x Bang & Olufsen Collaborate For Luxury Audio Visual Line

Parisian maker of fashionable leather goods, Berluti, and Danish luxury audio brand Bang & Olufsen have collaborated for a limited-edition collection of products.

Perfect for urban travellers and digital nomads, Beosound A1 2nd Gen Berluti Edition, Beoplay H95 Berluti Edition, and Berluti’s Sound Pouch are ideal for carrying on the go.

Rounding off the collection are a trio of decidedly non-portable special editions in the form of the Beosound Balance Berluti Edition, Beovision Harmony and Beolab 90.

Beosound A1 2nd Gen Berluti Edition

Bang & Olufsen’s second-gen portable Bluetooth speaker is waterproof, dustproof and boasts up to 18 hours of battery play time.

The 360-degree omnidirectional speaker sports a three-microphone array and Alexa baked-in.

The minimalist design in Grey Mist features a large Berluti logo on top of the speaker, while a Berluti calf leather cord in shiny dark brown tones aids the A1’s portability. There is also an aluminium tag with the Bang & Olufsen logo laser engraved on one side and the Berluti logo on the other. The aluminium tag is completed with a mirror-polished finish, drawing inspiration from Berluti’s ready to wear accessory trimmings.

Beoplay H95 Berluti Edition

First launched in 2020, the H95 are arguably the Danish brand’s finest wireless headphones. Upgrading these comfortable noise-cancelling headphones is a headband featuring Berluti’s trademark Venezia leather with a TDM Intenso patina and the Maison’s embossed logo.

The dark brown soft lambskin ear cushions match the Berluti Venezia leather headband, creating a cohesive expression. The aluminium discs have been engraved with the Berluti logo on the left-hand side and the Bang & Olufsen logo on the right. The headphones are housed in a black aluminium case where you’ll find more laser engraved logos.

Berluti Sound Pouch

Berluti has created a dedicated pouch that can comfortably cosset either the Beosound A1 speaker or the Beoplay H95 headphones.

Made with Berluti’s Signature Canvas – a motif blending Berluti’s new logo and the undulating strokes of the iconic Scritto – and featuring a patinated Venezia leather tag, it is ideal for safe carrying.

Beosound Balance Berluti Edition

Bang & Olufsen’s home object-inspired speaker features a hidden touch interface that lights up when approached and comes with Google Assistant and supports Apple Airplay2, Spotify Connect and Google Chromecast.

Seven carefully placed speaker drivers with beam-forming technology hands you the option of powerful and room-filling sound for everyday listening and sound directivity for precise and immersive music experiences.

Patinated by hand, Berluti’s Venezia leather is wrapped around the wooden base of Balance, creating a distinct finish and manufactured with Berluti’s artisanal know-how. The fabric has a dark knit with a touch of brown to match the leather base, which has been embossed with both logos and includes fine stitching around the base’s edge to create a touch of elegance. The top plate and grill come in natural aluminium for a high contrast and exclusive highlight to the darker materials.

Beolab 90 Berluti Edition

Featuring 8,200 watts of musical power, Beolab 90 adapts to its surroundings and your preferred listening modes to create an unprecedented level of musical power and precision, says the Danish audio brand.

The base of the aluminium speaker is customised with Berluti’s Venezia leather – with a TDM Intenso patina to create a bold design statement and, funnily enough, is the perfect match for Beovision Harmony Berluti Edition.

Beovision Harmony Berluti Edition

Originally unveiled at Milan Design Week in 2019, the 77-inch TV folds down into a sculptural shape with the panels partially covering the screen. When you want to watch something, these wings fan out and elevate the screen above them to perfect viewing height.

Featuring an LG 4k resolution OLED screen and motorised floor stand, infused in Berluti’s DNA through exceptionally fine, perforated and patinated Venezia leather covering the speaker panels, it offers a unique interactive experience, we are reliably informed.

A Berluti representative told GadgetyNews:

Berluti and Bang & Olufsen are a perfect match, bringing together a common passion for excellence. Bang & Olufsen’s cutting-edge philosophy, technological innovation and state-of-the-art design run parallel to the Maison’s focus on craftsmanship and its continually evolving lifestyle collection.

Christoffer Poulsen, SVP of Product Management & Brand Partnering at Bang & Olufsen, added:

For nearly a century, Bang & Olufsen has been pushing the boundaries of audio technology, and the company continues to sit at the forefront of acoustic innovation. Together with Berluti, we are bringing the best of artisanship to the fore with our expertise in sound and design and Berluti’s knowledge in leather craftsmanship to create a truly remarkable collection.

The Berluti edition Beoplay H95 (£1,100), Beosound A1 (£320), Beosound Balance (£3,200) and Sound Pouch (£450) will be available in limited quantities from May 28th 2021 at Bang & Olufsen at Harrods, Berluti at Harrods, Berluti Conduit Street and Mr Porter, as well as online at www.bang-olufsen.com. The made-to-order Beovision Harmony (£32,800) and Beolab 90 (£97,000) will be available to order from May 28th and showcased in select Berluti and Bang & Olufsen stores.

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JBL’s first-ever range created for gamers includes headsets and PC speakers – please welcome JBL Quantum to the arena.

Gamers know how important accurate and immersive sound is, it is literally a matter of (in-game) life or death. JBL knows a thing or two about acoustics and its new Quantum range, we’re told, is engineered for the most realistic sound experience ever in a gaming headset. 

JBL Quantum Gaming Headsets

Loaded with JBL’s QuantumSOUND Signature, the company states that it will amplify every audible detail with pinpoint accuracy and immersive sound for a true competitive advantage.

The flagship Quantum ONE takes sound to the next level, built exclusively with JBL’s own QuantumSPHERE 360 sound tech. The head tracker sensors and spatial audio will precisely locate and pair visual objects with their sound, says the manufacturer.

Additionally, QuantumSURROUND will envelop you along with the brand’s QuantumENGINE PC software that apparently will create a wider, more realistic spatial soundstage. These technologies feature in the Quantum 300, 400, 600 and 800 headsets.

Of course, you also need to be heard. Thankfully, we are promised crystal-clear comms thanks to the flip-up or detachable boom microphones with echo cancelling with the JBL Quantum 800 and Quantum ONE also packing active noise cancellation.

JBL Quantum Speakers

Finally, there is the Quantum DUO PC speaker that pairs JBL’s dynamic surround sound with Dolby Digital. JBL says that the Quantum DUO’s exposed drivers and tweeters deliver incredible sound clarity. You also get nifty lighting effects as prescribed by most gamers.

The entire Quantum Series is available for purchase now on Amazon as well as uk.jbl.com. 

The JBL Quantum headsets are priced from £29.99 to £229.99, and the Quantum DUO speakers cost £149.99.

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We were in Berlin for the launch of Huawei’s Mate 30 smartphones as well as the brand’s latest smartwatch, the Watch GT 2. Furthermore, we were lucky enough to come back with a Watch GT 2, and it has been our daily wrist wear ever since.

We liked the look of Huawei’s first smartwatch. The Watch GT was certainly a promising proposition. However, we weren’t quite ready to take the plunge.

Now the Watch GT 2 has arrived. Building on the foundation of its predecessor with two new sleek designs, the Huawei Watch GT 2 sports the same simple user interface but adds more features. 

The trick that Huawei has to pull off is to offer a decent watch with a screen and features that impress along with excellent battery stamina. Have they managed this?

Read on to find out.

Huawei Watch GT 2 Design

The watch comes in two flavours, a 46mm and 42mm. We have been testing out the larger of the two. This weighs in at 41g and sits rather nicely on our not overly chunky wrist.

We have seen the Watch GT 2 on larger wrists, and it still looks good.

The indexed bezel around the watch face looks cool but is fixed. In other words, the bezel does not rotate and is pretty much decorative. 

What you do get is 3D glass with nicely slanted edges. We have the model with a polished stainless steel casement, and we reckon it looks excellent. The other finish in this size is black brushed stainless steel that lends it a more stealthy look.

Also, the Watch GT 2 has a remarkably slim profile measuring only 10.7mm.

Finally, the bright 1.39-inch (454 x 454) AMOLED display is clear.

Smarts

Under the hood, you get 4GB of storage for your selection of faces and offline music. You can either play the music through the watch speaker or via connected Bluetooth headphones. Nice.

Processing is taken care of by Huawei’s Kirin A1, which is the same processor found in their FreeBuds 3 earphones. The larger watch gets a full 32MB RAM whereas the smaller version ticks along with just 16MB. 

There is some intelligent task management going on inside these smartwatches.

Straps

The 22mm quick-release straps make it really easy to change from the tan leather band and the additional black silicone one included in our bundle.

Always-on display

Having a nice case and choice of straps is one thing. However, it’s the watch face that you’ll be spending most of your time looking at.

We think that the current crop of Huawei watch faces are decent and we particularly like Shadow. However, you are not able to customise the watch faces or download them from anywhere other than Huawei’s app.

You do, however, get the option to have an always-on display or simply go with a blank face until you move your wrist to see the time. 

Listed in the options as ‘lock screen’ you get the choice of digital or analogue faces in monochrome. Again, we like these and understand that the ‘lock screen’ options are pared down to conserve battery life.

Functions

It might be easy to assume that, due to its lightweight and minimalist design, that this would be the same for its feature set. Don’t worry, there is still plenty to play with.

Firstly, there is a pretty accurate heart-rate sensor on the base.

Additionally, there are slits for the speaker output and microphones – yup, you can take calls and play music through the Watch GT 2.

The interface, Huawei’s Lite OS, is straightforward to navigate. Granted, you don’t get as many functions as some other smartwatches, but this makes it easier to use and hands you that claimed fortnight battery life.

All it takes is a downward swipe to access quick settings and a horizontal one to scroll through to the apps such as heart rate, stress, weather, music, fitness logging etc. Finally, an upward swipe enables you to see your notifications and messages. It’s a bit of a shame that you cannot respond to messages directly from the watch, though.

The physical buttons work as short cuts. The top button takes you to the watch’s app list. The bottom one, however, is customisable and is defaulted to trigger to record a workout. Oh, how we laughed at that one as we tucked into a burger.

We’ve used the timer, alarm and stopwatch quite a bit and the compass is a nice touch. That said, the Watch GT 2 isn’t big on multitasking. Let’s say you’ve kicked off a workout, and then someone asks you to set a countdown, or you need the stopwatch – this will mean you’ll have to pause or stop your workout to use one of the other apps. Not a big deal, but could be seen as a shortcoming.

I think you’re fit

We like the addition of stress monitoring and sleep tracking as these are areas that we definitely need to improve. 

Huawei has also included a barometer to measure air pressure in the GT 2.

Overall, the Watch GT 2’s heart rate tracking seemed to be accurate when compared with its competitors and more expensive professional options.

We were impressed at the range of workouts that it supports, too. Sixteen in total, including running courses, outdoor run, indoor run, outdoor walk, indoor walk, outdoor cycle, indoor cycle, pool swim, open water, climb, hike, trail run, triathlon, elliptical, rower and other for gym workouts and the like.

If you’re appy and you know it

The smartphone companion app, Huawei Health, works with Android and iOS, and links to Apple’s Health app, Google Fit and also My Fitness Pal. However, the lack of Strava integration and such will undoubtedly put off more active healthy types.

Sleep tracking we found quite useful. The results are broken down into light, deep and REM sleep, with guidelines on how well you’re resting across all three metrics. We found that the Watch GT2 could even spot when we took a power nap (passed out) during the day. 

If you’re the type to run for fun, then you’ll also like the charts you get to review. Here you get your pace, heart rate, cadence and altitude at different points in the session to mull over. Actually, you can also get further involved and check out performance metrics such as aerobic and anaerobic effort, VO2 Max, and the recovery time required before repeating all that effort. We’re pretty sure our recovery time will be measured in weeks.

Daily activity is tracked automatically. Here you get your steps counted, any exercise you do and your resting/average heart rate.

All very impressive considering that the battery lasts so long.

Battery life 

Like most boasts of stamina, you need perfect conditions to get Huawei’s 2-week battery life. However, we generally clocked in well over a week between charges. 

We guess that turning off the smart features such as heart monitoring and the like might get you that magical fortnight. 

However, get that lock screen always-on display going and then 5-7 days will be the best you can achieve. That said, we think it’s still impressive.

We were slightly disappointed that battery charging isn’t wireless. However, the upside is that it’s quick.

From empty to full tank only takes an hour and the magnets in the cradle snap securely to the Watch GT 2. 

Conclusion

If you are looking for a smartwatch with excellent battery life and some health tracking smarts, then the Huawei Watch GT2 is what you’re looking for.

The design is great from any angle, and the full-colour AMOLED panel is gorgeous.

We like the always-on lock screen and loudspeaker, almost as much as we love the week+ battery life.

The Watch GT 2 does fall short on some functions when compared to others out there, and it won’t play with third-party apps, so might put off serious fitness freaks. However, for the rest of us seeking a good-looking watch with a great health tracker for less than £200, the Huawei Watch GT2 gets our vote.

Price and availability

The Huawei Watch GT 2 46mm comes in two flavours, the black-cased Sport (black or orange strap) which costs £199 and, the silver-cased Pebble Brown (leather strap with a spare sports strap included) for £219.99 as reviewed here.

If you just want a fitness band, perhaps check out Honor’s Band 5 that costs less than £30!

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We were in Berlin for the Honor Band 5’s launch at IFA 2019, and now it’s time to see what we think about the inexpensive fitness wearable.

Looking down at my increasing waistline I for one can do with being more mobile. Most gym-dwellers, pavement-pounders, and all-round fitness types will have some sort of fitness tracker attached. Those that mean business will no doubt have one of the pro-level trackers from a big-name brand. These generally cost big bucks.

But, what if I told you that there was a nifty little device that will cover most things for most people. Even better still, thanks to a recent update, it also monitors your Pulse Oxygen Saturation (SpO2) and adds remote music control of your phone. All for under £30.

Honor Band 5 design

The Honor Band 5 boasts a 0.95-inch AMOLED full-colour display, an upgrade on the previous iteration’s OLED screen.

Now, the colours are brighter and more vivid. Furthermore, and more importantly, the screen is even easier to read.

You also get 282 pixels-per-inch, which is pretty decent and, all-in-all, everything is easy to see, even in bright sunlight (we remember summer still, right?).

As a fitness band, it is a narrow wearable as well as having a slim profile. This makes it an ideal gym partner as you are unlikely to whack it into equipment – something that more chunky designs risk.

I haven’t the thickest of wrists; however, I was pleased to see the amount of range that the molded strap allows for. From slender to giant (more-or-less). I have tested fitness bands before, but they have been much more limited in the fitting. Nice one, Honor.

The compact Band 5 is also light and will not hamper your chosen torture – errrr, fitness regime.

The Honor Band 5 is available in Midnight Navy, Coral Pink, and Meteorite Black – choose carefully as the band is not interchangeable. What you can do, however, is change the watch face design – and there are plenty to choose from. Can’t find anything that tickles your fancy from the installed selection? Well, there’s even more to download.

Overall the design has been well thought out with the textured strap and everything. However, I guess you’re also limited to what you can do and it would be difficult to pick out the Band 5 from a line-up of other sports bands, to be fair.

Honor Band 5 features

For less than thirty notes, the Honor Band 5 is packed with all kinds of fitness-focused tech. For instance, you get an always-on heart-rate monitor, sleep tracking, multiple workout modes, and so much more. 

The Band 5 links up with the Huawei Health app, which also gives you more information and a way to track your progress.

Compared to the Band 4, there are even more exercise modes. Added to the already fairly comprehensive list including favourites such as running, cycling, swimming (the Band 5 is waterproof to 50m), is Rowing Machine and Cross Trainer. 

Naturally, there is also Step tracking which features as default on most of the watch faces. As you would expect at this price, there’s no GPS.

Heart rate tracking has been made more accurate with Honor boasting that it’s almost as good as a traditional chest-mounted heart rate monitor. Not having such a monitor to compare the Band 5 with, I will have to take Honor’s word for it – although I am sure that if you are really serious about this kind of thing and its accuracy, you will be looking to spend more than £30.

Being pretty rubbish at sleeping, I like the new-and-improved sleep-tracker. It also dishes out advice, as the Honor Band 5 can identify your sleep structure and monitors your changing patterns. Additionally, this brings me on to the way the Honor Band 5 tracks your heart rate. Unlike some other monitors, the Band 5 uses non-visible light, meaning it won’t irritate you as you’re trying to nap.

Latest update

The latest update for the Band 5 has brought along Blood oxygen saturation monitoring. This measurement is a vital indicator of the oxygen supply to cells and tissues. 

Proper blood oxygenation is necessary to supply energy to your muscles to function well. Blood oxygen levels between 90% and 100% are healthy, while a SpO2 value below 89% could be a signal to stop exercising or seek medical attention. 

Additionally, Honor added Music Control. This requires you to flick the function on in the Huawei Health app. Once that is sorted, you can then use the Band 5 to view and control your music apps right from your wrist. Apps supported include Tidal (thankfully as that’s what I use), Google Play Music, Spotify, YouTube, Shazam and many more.

The Honor Band 5 smartwatch skills

You can also use the Band 5 as a regular ol’ smartwatch. Yes, it tells the time but, when not working up a sweat, you can access other nifty things. Firstly, it will display the weather, notifications and that kind of thing.

As well as SMS and Facebook messages, I was pleasantly surprised to discover that you can add Twitter, Snapchat and even Discord to that list. Granted, emojis and the like won’t display so you will get the occasional blank message, but still, a handy thing to have.

I also like the fact that you can control your phone’s camera shutter from the Band 5. Whether its Star Trails or similar long-exposure shots or Selfies, having the Band 5 as a remote trigger is another bonus.

Honor Band 5 battery life

With the message notifications on, as well as the heart-rate monitor, the Honor Band 5 was clocking in about 5 days battery life from a charge. To me, that’s not bad. Naturally, if you were looking to use it purely as a fitness buddy, then some of the juice-draining options can be stopped and so increase the band’s stamina.

Still, I think a working week between charges is fair, especially when being used as a smartwatch.

Honor Band 5 review conclusion

The Honor Band 5 is undoubtedly worth your money in my opinion. It’s more than a fitness tracker thanks to all its health monitoring skills. Furthermore, it can even out-smart some smartwatches.

The screen is responsive although there were moments where I must not have been tapping the Home button in just the right way. The less said about that, the better.

Also, for £29.99, you’re risking less than a month’s gym membership and are more likely to still be using the Honor Band 5 in six months. 

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Delivering live, immersive video from its unique 180-degree tilting camera to the included Cockpit glasses, the ANAFI FPV puts you in the cockpit of Parrot’s fast, nimble, and ultraportable ANAFI drone.

The Parrot ANAFI FPV offers pilots beautiful and thrilling immersive experiences, in-depth manual controls for both piloting and imaging.

The quadcopter also boasts 4K HDR video and 21-megapixel images, easy-to-use modes and presets, effortless portability, long battery life, on the go USB-C charging and best-in-class features.

Innovation + Immersion

To unleash the ultimate immersive experience, pair your smartphone to ANAFI FPV with the FreeFlight 6.6 app, and place your phone in the included Cockpit glasses. Once you’re wearing the glasses and launch the AFAFI FPV, the unique 180-degree tilting camera – with 3-axis stabilisation and 3X zoom – will provide an exhilarating view at speeds of up to 31 mph (50 km/h).

ANAFI FPV’s brand-new FPV interface in FreeFlight 6.6 is a simple, streamlined heads-up display (HUD) with an immersive, unobstructed view of your aerial acrobatics. Additionally, any safety alerts or geofencing limits are automatically highlighted in your field of view.

The main FPV HUD shows contextual information, such as flight speed, direction, altitude and drone location. However, by clicking a button on top of the Cockpitglasses, you can easily swap to a minimal HUD interface. Doing so means you can fully immerse yourself into the FPV experience.

You can even find your ANAFI in mid-air without removing the Cockpit glasses: Switch to See-Through View, and you’ll see live video from your smartphone camera. An overlay shows the exact position of your drone. Moreover, if your ANAFI is off-screen, an icon points to its location.

The new standard for aerial photography

ANAFI FPV is so much more than incredibly fun. The camera experience is a new paradigm for aerial photographers and videographers. The full array of ANAFI’s manual camera settings are available in FPV mode – but only when you want to see them.

Photographers can enjoy total immersion in the on-screen image, exploring new techniques for shot composition – then seamlessly toggle into deep image controls to fine-tune photos and videos.

Clicking the button on Cockpitglasses and opening the settings menu offers you fully manual settings such as shutter speed, ISO, white balance, and exposure compensation. Also, there are advanced features such as an image histogram and “zebra” exposure assistance overlay.

Fast access to manual settings can also be accomplished with the Skycontroller 3, which supports custom mapping of the right trigger to adjust exposure.

Video

Two new flight presets join ANAFI’s menu of options, designed to help pilots of every level capture stunning videos with ease.

Available in FreeFlight 6.6, the new additions allow ANAFI FPV pilots to expand their creativity at the tap of a touchscreen.

Cinematic preset

With the Cinematic preset, you can capture smooth and dramatic footage that looks like you’re behind the controls of a glider. The horizontal axis of the 4K HDR camera is locked to the tilt of the drone, and footage shows every majestic bank and turn in your flight.

Racing preset

While the Cinematic preset is built for stable and fluid motion, the Racing preset will get your adrenaline pumping! The horizontal axis is also locked to the tilt of your drone, but this preset is built for speed instead of smoothness: Your videos will have a more aggressive look as ANAFI bobs and weaves through the air at high speed.

Arcade Mode

Along with the launch of ANAFI FPV, FreeFlight 6.6 also introduces Arcade Mode.

In Arcade Mode, flying is as simple as pointing the camera in the right direction. The Skycontroller 3’s left joystick controls the camera, which allows you to view in any direction, while the right joystick controls the movement of the drone.

By holding forward on the right joystick, the drone will travel in the direction the camera is pointed.

Birds Eye View

The new presets and flight mode can also be used in combination to capture stunning results. For example, using the Cinematic preset and Arcade Mode together make it incredibly simple to simulate a “bird’s eye view” as it soars and swoops through the air.

Portable

Built for any time, anywhere, ANAFI’s ultraportable drone platform included a brand new ANAFI Backpack. The pack doubles as a stable platform to prepare and launch your drone right in front of you. So, you no longer need to put your drone down on snow-covered slopes, mud and dirt, or rugged terrain as you prepare for launch.

The new backpack extends ANAFI FPV as the ultimate go-anywhere drone. ANAFI FPV’s one-of-a-kind folding design, lightweight body, and superb battery life with USB-C charging on the go complement its outstanding image quality, easy-to-use modes and presets, versatile manual controls, and groundbreaking immersive experiences.

Pricing and availability

The ANAFI FPV All-In-One Pack includes and ANAFI FPV quadcopter drone, battery, Skycontroller 3, Cockpitglasses 3, 16gb SD memory card, USB-C cable, extra set of propellers and ANAFI FPV backpack.

The cost for all of that in the AIO Pack is £729.99 and it’s available now.

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Just as Samsung announced recently, Pioneer and Onkyo are supporting the lossless version of the Deezer streaming service. Deezer is one of the most popular subscription-based streaming music services. Users have access to an impressive library of more than 53 million songs.

Owners of both Pioneer and Onkyo hardware have had access to Deezer. However, thanks to the upcoming firmware update, will soon be able to enjoy Deezer HiFi. Subscribing to this top tier enables streaming of CD quality, lossless (16bit / 44.1kHz) FLAC music files. Deezer currently offers 36 million tracks at this quality.

Deezer HiFi also offers “Flow” – a personalised soundtrack based on your listening tastes. Flow doesn’t just include known favourites, but also introduces selected new songs, helping the listener to discover exciting new artists.

Onkyo Deezer HiFi

Products that will support Deezer HiFi via a forthcoming firmware update include the following:

AV receivers

TX-RZ3100, TX-RZ1100, TX-RZ830, TX-RZ820, TX-RZ810, TX-RZ730, TX-RZ720, TX-RZ710, TX-NR686, TX-NR676E, TX-NR656, TX-NR575E, TX-NR474, HT-S9800THX, PR-RZ5100.

2 channel stereo receivers

TX-8270, TX-8250, LS5200, TX-L20D. 

Network CD receivers

CR-N775.

Network players

NS-6170, NS-6130, NCP-302.

Soundbars

Dolby Atmos Soundbar LS7200.

Network Stereo Receivers

R-N855.

Pioneer Deezer HiFi

The Pioneer products that will have the update available include the following:

AV receivers

SC-LX901, SC-LX801, SC-LX701, SC-LX501, SC-LX502, VSX-LX503, VSX-LX303, VSX-LX302, VSX-1131, VSX-933, VSX-932, VSX-832, VSX-831, VSX-S520D, VSX-S520.

2 channel stereo receivers

SX-N30AE and SX-S30DAB.

Network players

N-70AE, N-50AE, N-30AE, NC-50DAB.

Network CD receivers

XC-HM86D, X-HM86D, X-HM76D, X-HM76.

Network music systems

FS-W50 and FS-W40.

Wireless streaming speakers

MRX-5 and MRX-3.

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Roland has announced the GO:MIXER PRO smartphone audio mixer and Virtual Stage Camera app. This pair of powerful new tools makes it easier for musicians make better videos to share on their socials.

The GO:MIXER PRO and Virtual Stage Camera offers a convenient and integrated solution that makes it easy for you to create engaging, high-quality video content. All you have to add is a smartphone and a smattering of talent.

Roland GO:MIXER PRO

It’s true, your phone will probably be pretty good at capturing video; most are. But the built-in microphone isn’t going to cut it if you’re intending on uploading some polished content that stands out from the crowd.

However, Roland’s GO:MIXER PRO combines multi-channel mixing, sound monitoring, and more in one affordable, palm-sized device.

The compact device enables you to connect and mix up to nine audio sources at once. This means it will handle pro-quality powered microphones, guitar/bass, and line-level gear like keyboards and drum machines. Furthermore, the unit’s dedicated controls provide easy volume adjustment.

The resulting stereo digital audio output is then sent to your smartphone for capturing in a video or audio app.

Additionally, you can power the mixer by the smartphone connection or via four AAA-size batteries. A great option to save you from a dead phone

Monitoring and more

Also, there is a headphones output. This has its own level control so that you can monitor the mix as well as hear backing audio. You can even route the backing audio to the capture app along with the live audio inputs via a dedicated Loop Back panel switch.

The Center Cancel function enables you to create karaoke-style tracks on the fly too.

Finally, when it’s not being used to capture content on a mobile device, GO:MIXER PRO doubles as a standalone battery powered mixer for practice and on-the-go performing.

Virtual Stage Camera

The new Virtual Stage Camera App helps you to quickly create fun and attractive videos. The free app removes the background from a performance video in real time and replaces it with movie footage or stills stored on the smartphone.

This can put you in any location – want to play in the mountains, on Sunset Strip, in outer space? Well, this app can put you there.

Additionally, the app can also instantly produce a blue/green screen background in a video for later manipulation in a video editing app.

Alternatively, you could also just live stream your video.

More video options

GO:MIXER PRO also works seamlessly with Roland’s 4XCAMERA. This other free video app makes it easy to create split-screen music performance videos. Projects can be shared online among 4XCAMERA users, enabling collaborations with other musicians in any location.

Virtual Stage Camera and 4XCAMERA are compatible with iOS mobile devices from Apple, and are available as free downloads from the App Store.

Price and availability

The GO:MIXER PRO is available now for £150.

For further information about the device, Virtual Stage Camera, and 4XCAMERA, visit the GO:MIXER PRO website.

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i-box has announced its Ellipsis smart speaker. This clever little unit brings the convenience and smarts of Alexa but without wires.

Amazon Alexa is a very handy voice-controlled assistant to have around. However, adding an Amazon Echo Dot in to your kitchen or office can be tricky due to the cables. Also, even the tiny Dot needs space to sit.

Thankfully, the i-box Ellipsis plugs directly into a mains power socket, immediately freeing up surfaces. Furthermore, it stays well away from worktop grime, as well as eschewing unsightly wiring.

i-box Ellipsis

The Ellipsis also raises the bar for smart speaker sound, especially when compared with the best-selling Amazon Echo Dot.

The Ellipsis delivers an uplift in audio performance whilst being compact enough as not to intrude on its electrical neighbour. Armed with a powerful amplifier, the Ellipsis also cleverly uses the surface of the wall it’s plugged into. This helps further amplify the audio, boost bass and spread the sounds. The result is a smart speaker easily capable of sonically punching above its diminutive weight.

Alexa everywhere

Voice control is a key feature in today’s tech and Alexa-enabled devices are being released almost every day. With Alexa, you can ask to play music, hear the news, check weather, control smart home devices, and more. Alexa lives in the cloud, so it’s always getting smarter, adding new capabilities that are automatically delivered to the device.

Hello?

Alexa devices generally get shoved in amongst Hi-Fi components, under televisions or hidden out of the way on shelves. This can lead to ‘black spot’ scenarios where Alexa can’t hear you.

The i-box Ellipsis provides the ideal, and affordable, black spot solution. Simply plug Ellipsis into a power outlet located in the out-of-reach area – say, a corridor, hallway, or landing – and you can ensure that Alexa will now hear your every command, including those given as you move through the house.

Because I’m appy

Naturally, this new smart speaker comes complete with a dedicated app. Compatible with Android and iOS, the app helps with the initial set-up (an Amazon user account is required).

Additionally, the app also controls of one of the world’s dinkiest ever multi-room speaker systems. You can connect up to eight Ellipsis speakers in one network, giving you music all around the home with minimal impact on floor-space and interior design.

The i-box model also works with the streaming services that smart speaker users are familiar with, including: Amazon Music, Pandora (Date TBC), Spotify, Tunein, iHeart Radio and locally stored music.

Price and availability

The i-box Ellipsis goes on-sale at the end of August. Priced at £59.99, the smart speaker will be available to buy direct from Amazon and iboxstyle.com.

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Optoma has launched a new battery-powered portable 1080p LED projector – the LH160. Perfect for both business and personal use, the slim projector is small and compact so fits easily into a bag or backpack.

The Optoma proves not only to be portable, but simple to use. Furthermore, its built-in rechargeable battery provides up to 2.5 hours of cable-free projection on a single charge. Additionally, it can also be used to charge a mobile device. The projector delivers an impressive 1500 LED brightness, optional wireless functionality and native Office Viewer for PC free viewing.

Optoma LH160 portable projector

The new LH160 projector may be wireless, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t hook it up with cables. The rear of the unit is home to a pair of HDMI inputs and a powered USB port. This gives you the option to present wirelessly or from an HDMI dongle like the Google Chromecast or Amazon Fire TV to play games or stream videos.

Content from an Android or iOS smartphone or tablet can be shared instantly by mirroring the screen using a USB cable. There’s also a mini jack for audio output. Bluetooth functionality allows external speakers or headphones to be connected cable-free.

With a light source lifetime of up to 30,000 hours, the high-quality LED technology delivers increased efficiency to maintain consistent brightness, superior colour performance. Moreover, there’s no waiting around as the projector boasts instant on/off.

The new model comes with the added benefit of vertical and horizontal keystone and four corner geometric adjustment. This gives quick and accurate set-up, ideal for uneven walls or where a projector placement is at an angle from the screen. Additionally, when the projector is not centred directly in front of the projection surface, the auto vertical keystone feature will detect and correct the distorted image with the touch of a button.

Words

Kishan Mistry, Senior Product Manager at Optoma EMEA, told GadgetyNews:

The new LH160 is one of the brightest battery-powered portable LED projector available. It’s a great all-rounder, combining easy set-up, instant on/off and integrated speakers in a small and compact chassis. Perfect for travelling.”

Price and availability

We are awaiting more details regarding price. However, a full specification sheet for the LH160 is available from www.optoma.co.uk

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