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Lifestyle audio brand JAM Audio is announcing the anticipated rebrand and launch of their new collection of wireless headphones and Bluetooth speakers. The audio-maker has taken their existing roots in high-quality speakers and headphones and created a new look and feel for the brand, along with the next generation of products embodying the youth culture of today. Bringing advanced product features to the line-up including integrated charging cables, waterproof durability and massive Bluetooth range, JAM’s newest additions are expanding the everyday music experience.
“We are releasing a truly new JAM Audio, from packaging all the way to the logo. With millennial and Gen-Z consumers in mind, we are excited to fill the gap in the market for quality audio products that are fun, affordable and fit every need,” explains JAM Audio’s EMEA Marketing Director, Nick Grocott. “Whether it’s the new HANG UP waterproof Bluetooth™ speaker with a built-in sticky pad to stick to your shower wall, or the LIVE TRUE truly wireless headphones with a carrying case that doubles as a charger, there is a product for every personal style and purpose starting at £19.99.”
While many Bluetooth speakers offer a standard range of 30ft, JAM’s newest speakers boast a 100ft range to take your music farther. What’s more, each Bluetooth speaker comes with an integrated charging cable, speakerphone capability, aux-in ports and has an IP67 rating for dust, sand, water and sweat proof durability. The latest JAM products specialise in extended battery life starting at 8 hours, and longer playtime to ensure your music and calls can go anywhere you do.
With fabric-integrated design, this speckle-designed collection from JAM is their most youthful, fun one yet. The new 2018 line-up includes:
· CHILL OUT: The compact portable speaker fits in the palm of your hand, with 100ft Bluetooth range to accompany you anywhere you go. RRP: £29.99
· DOUBLE CHILL: This fabric lined Bluetooth speaker is studio-sound capable with dual speaker pairing. RRP: £34.99
· ZERO CHILL: The largest of the Chill Series speakers, the Zero Chill offers 22 hours of playtime packed into its sleek, elongated look. RRP: £59.99
· HANG UP: A waterproof Bluetooth speaker with a sticky pad to stick on any wall, shower tile or anywhere else you need your music to go with you. Rinse it off and re-use it over and over. RRP: £19.99
· HANG TIGHT: Fabric loop, submersible in water and an integrated charging cable mean you never have to worry about power cords again with this Bluetooth speaker. RRP: £39.99
· HANG AROUND: With dual drivers and dual passive bass radiators, this speaker has incredible stereo sound quality that packs a powerful punch. Use it with Bluetooth or an aux-in cable. RRP: £49.99
· LIVE LOOSE: Lightweight design makes hands-free calling a breeze and their sweat-proof construction takes them from the gym to the street. RRP: £19.99
· LIVE LARGE: Wireless earphones with comfortable design and 50ft Bluetooth range. With the microphone and controls on the earpiece, it keeps the cord feeling light around your neck. RRP: £29.99
· LIVE FAST: Designed for active use, the cord management system and ear hooks on these wireless headphones provide a comfortable fit with 12 hours playtime. MAP: £39.99
· LIVE TRUE: Modeled after the popular JAM Ultra earbuds, the Live True offers truly wireless listening with a carrying case that doubles as a charger; use it as a backup battery for your phone or other devices. RRP: £99.99
· TUNE IN: Ergonomically designed, the Tune In are JAM Audio’s neckband style headphones for the modern listener. RRP: £34.99
· BEEN THERE: Lightweight, on-ear headphones for all day listening and 14 hours of playtime. RRP: £34.99
· OUT THERE: The ultimate package in wireless on-ear headphones: Active noise cancelling, 18 hours playtime, 50ft Bluetooth range, aux-cord capable, and pivoting earcups all with a fold-flat design. RRP: £59.99
The 2018 JAM collection is rolling out now at uk.jamaudio.com, Amazon.co.uk, Argos, ASDA, Currys/PC World, Dixons Travel, HMV, Tesco, and select retailers nationwide.
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment today announced Middle-earth: Shadow of War Definitive Edition, the most comprehensive version of last year’s open-world action game where players forge a new Ring of Power, conquer fortresses in massive battles and dominate Mordor with their own personal Orc army, all brought to life by the award-winning Nemesis System. Developed by Monolith Productions, Middle-earth: Shadow of War Definitive Edition will include the main game packaged together with all downloadable content (DLC), free updates and improvements and will be available for the Xbox One, Xbox One X, Windows 10 PC through the Microsoft Store, Steam, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 4 Pro from 31 August 2018 in the UK.
“Since Middle-earth: Shadow of War launched, we’ve continually looked at all of the feedback from our fantastic community and our fans, which has inspired us to keep improving the game and ultimately create a version that we are truly proud of,” said Michael de Plater, Vice President, Creative, Monolith Productions. “Middle-earth: Shadow of War Definitive Edition brings together all of our free content updates and gameplay improvements, along with our Story and Nemesis Expansions, providing the very best experience for players. Whether you’re diving in for the first time or making your return to Middle-earth, there’s never been a better time to walk into Mordor.”
Middle-earth: Shadow of War Definitive Edition will feature the main game, along with the full Expansion Pass, including additional story campaigns, missions, playable characters, Orc tribes, weapons, abilities, enemies, a new region and much more.
Middle-earth: Shadow of War Main Game
Slaughter Tribe Nemesis Expansion
Outlaw Tribe Nemesis Expansion
Blade of Galadriel Story Expansion
Desolation of Mordor Story Expansion
Additionally, Middle-earth: Shadow of War Definitive Edition will bring together a multitude of different enhancements and free content updates, from a richer campaign experience and streamlined post-game Epilogue to new player skins and the complete removal of the market, in addition to hundreds of other improvements since the release of Middle-earth: Shadow of War. A snapshot of the updates available for players includes:
Market Closure: Complete removal of the market and microtransactions.
Updated Post-Game: Streamlined post-game Epilogue (formerly Shadow Wars) with new narration from Shelob, the Witch-king and Dark Talion, plus new Masks of the Nazgûl player rewards.
Nemesis System Enhancements: Numerous improvements bringing further depth to combat encounters and player interactions, along with added traits and behaviours for Orc enemies, more Legendary Orcs to encounter and more ways to get Training Orders.
Powering Up: Follower level cap has been increased to 80, the enemy Captain level cap has been increased to 85, greater XP rewards, new Prestige skills, upgrades and more.
Gear Upgrades: Players can now use Mirian to raise the level of a piece of gear to their current level and use gems to re-roll abilities.
Skins: Added player skins for Celebrimbor, Eltariel, Dark Eltariel, Baranor and Serka.
Online Pit Fights & Conquests: Added search feature to challenge specific players’ Overlords and fortresses in Friendly Mode.
Endless Siege: Added feature to defend fortresses against never-ending waves of Sauron’s forces.
Rebellion: Added feature to crush rebel Ologs and Uruks who undermine the Bright Lord.
Photo Mode Upgrades: Capture every battle with new filters, frames and textures
Difficulty Levels: Added Brutal and Gravewalker difficulty levels.
Player Stats: Added player stats page to track in-game enemy kills, dominations and betrayals.
Players can also check out a free Middle-earth: Shadow of War game demo available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC, allowing gamers to build an army of unique Orc followers and lead them in a fortress assault deep in the heart of Mordor.
Middle-earth: Shadow of War Definitive Edition will be available for £49.99.
The ‘Bring the Crunch’, downloadable content (DLC) for South Park: The Fractured But Whole, is now available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch and PC. From South Park Digital Studios and developed by Ubisoft San Francisco, Bring the Crunch adds a whole new story campaign and “Final Girl” superhero class to South Park: The Fractured But Whole. In Bring the Crunch, your newest buddy, Mint-Berry Crunch, aka Bradley Biggle, aka Gok-zarah, has just arrived from his home planet of Kokujon with the tremendous power of mint and berries.
Meanwhile, an idyllic summer at Lake Tardicaca turns into a nightmare when the camp counsellors go missing. With the fate of summer camp in jeopardy, Fastpass sends out a Coonstagram distress signal. Team up with FastPass, Doctor Timothy, Professor Chaos and the newest member of the Coon & Friends, Mintberry Crunch, to save summer camp.
Players will also be able to embrace the new “Final Girl” class and overcome insurmountable odds to survive. This superhero class brings new combat tactics and traps to take down spooky enemies. After saving Lake Tardicaca, players will be able to bring their new powers and buddy to the rest of their superhero adventure.
Bungie, High Moon Studios, and Activision have revealed today that Destiny 2: Forsaken – Legendary Collection will release worldwide on September 4 and is now available for pre-order. Destiny 2: Forsaken – Legendary Collection will feature an all-in-one experience, offering players access to all of Destiny 2’s premium content and updates to date in one place, available on PlayStation 4, the Xbox One, Xbox One X, and PC.
The PC version will be available exclusively on Battle.net, Blizzard Entertainment’s acclaimed online-gaming platform.
The Destiny 2: Forsaken – Legendary Collection includes Destiny 2, Destiny 2: Expansion I: Curse of Osiris, Destiny 2: Expansion II: Warmind, and Destiny 2: Forsaken, the largest and most transformative expansion to the Destiny 2 experience yet. At launch, the Legendary Collection will also include a character boost that allows players the option to jump right to the latest adventure, Forsaken. For those wanting to experience Destiny 2 and its current expansions immediately, a pre-purchase of the digital Legendary Collection includes the ability to play the game right away.
In Forsaken, players take justice into their own hands as they pursue vengeance for a fallen mentor, the Hunter Vanguard Cayde-6. Over the course of this adventure, players will have the opportunity to explore new regions, unlock new abilities, earn a wealth of powerful new weapons, and discover lost Awoken secrets.
Players who pre-order Destiny 2: Forsaken – Legendary Collection today will receive a suite of special rewards to commemorate the last stand of one of the most memorable characters from the game. Cayde’s Exotic Stash pre-order bonus includes a unique exotic weapon ornament for his iconic Ace of Spaces hand cannon, Cayde’s ship, an exotic gunslinger-themed emote, and shaders of Cayde to decorate any piece of armour with his colours.
“Perfect for players joining the Destiny 2 universe or one of the veterans seeking revenge for Cayde-6, the Legendary Collection gives players access to all the great Destiny 2 content in one place,” said Byron Beede, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Destiny at Activision. He added, “With secrets to discover, and an epic hunt at the forefront, Destiny 2: Forsaken is a great chapter to jump into the Destiny story.”
Also available is the Destiny 2: Forsaken – Complete Collection, which offers the comprehensive Destiny 2: Forsaken experience for new, returning, and veteran players, and includes the Destiny 2: Forsaken Annual Pass*. Delivering to players more of what they want more frequently, the Annual Pass will include a regular stream of post-launch content. Annual Pass holders will have access to three premium content drops, the Black Armory coming Winter 2018, Joker’s Wild in Spring 2019, and Penumbra in Summer of 2019.
At launch, PlayStation gamers will also get access to exclusive content for Forsaken, which includes an exclusive ship, an exotic weapon, armour sets, and a Strike, all timed exclusive until at least Fall 2019.
Celebrate the newest installment of the action-packed Jurassic franchise when Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom arrives on Digital on 19th October, 2018, as well as on 4K Ultra HD, 3D Blu-ray, Blu-ray, DVD and On Demand on 5th November, 2018, featuring more than an hour of bonus content – including Chris Pratt’s behind-the-scenes “Jurassic Journals” captured on-set. The global blockbuster from Amblin Entertainment and Universal Pictures held the No. 1 spot for four straight weeks at the international box office, and topped the North American box office for two weeks is a worldwide hit, earning over $1 billion in global ticket sales. With the release of Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, the Jurassic franchise is now one of the top grossing franchises of all-time grossing over $4.7 billion at the box office. Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom continues to deliver adventure and thrills with the homecoming of beloved characters along with the introduction of new creatures that are more awe-inspiring and terrifying than ever before.
Building on the wonder and adventure that has mesmerized audiences worldwide, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom continues one of the most thrilling series in movie history with an adventure 65 million years in the making, captivating audiences of all ages with a stunning new chapter filled and more dinosaurs than any other Jurassic film. Stars Chris Pratt (Jurassic World, Guardians of the Galaxy franchise) and Bryce Dallas Howard (Jurassic World, Pete’s Dragon) return as Owen Grady and Claire Dearing with original cast members Jeff Goldblum (Jurassic Park, Thor: Ragnarok) and BD Wong (Jurassic World, “Law and Order: SVU”) reprising their iconic roles. Bring home the non-stop adventure, learn the incredible twist, and find out what happens when the park is gone.
In Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom directed by J.A. Bayona (The Impossible, The Orphanage) and executive-produced by Jurassic titans Steven Spielberg and Colin Trevorrow, Owen (Pratt) and Claire (Howard) return to Isla Nublar three years after the destruction of the Jurassic World theme park to rescue any remaining dinosaurs on the island from a catastrophic volcano that threatens to leave dinosaurs extinct once again. Owen is driven to save his lead raptor, Blue, while Claire makes it her mission to preserve the creatures that she has grown to deeply respect. When the lava begins to rain down, they soon discover terrifying new breeds of ferocious dinosaurs along with a conspiracy that could threaten the entire world. Joined by co-stars James Cromwell (Babe, The Green Mile) as wealthy entrepreneur Benjamin Lockwood, Dr. John Hammond’s partner in creating Jurassic Park, as well as Justice Smith (The Get Down) and Daniella Pineda (The Detour) as Franklin Webb and Zia Rodriguez, members of Claire’s Dinosaur Protection Group; this brilliant cast brings an extraordinary story to life as chaos erupts when Owen, Claire, and their team discover a most deadly endgame that could bring the planet back to prehistoric times.
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The film will be available on 4K Ultra HD, which includes 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, Blu-ray and Digital. The 4K Ultra HD disc will include the same bonus features as the Blu-ray version, all in stunning 4K resolution.
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THQ Nordic has announced that the remaster of de Blob 2 will follow in the colourful footsteps of de Blob to launch on Nintendo Switch. The fan-favourite adventure has been inked in for an August 28th release and will be released both physically and digitally for £26.99/€29.99.
Comrade Black is back, and so is his war on Colour. There will be no stopping him or his brainwashed new cult from taking over Prisma City – that is until de Blob returns to re-ignite the colour revolution.
de Blob 2 is a platformer built around unique painting functionalities, classic platforming action and low-gravity space mechanics. Set a few years after the events of the first de Blob game, Prisma City and its residents are once again facing the threat of having all colourful individuality wiped from existence. It’s up to the player to join the Colour Underground and bring colour back to the world. Features include multiplayer support, 12 new single-player levels, new power-ups and epic boss battles.
• Imagine – Set off on an action packed colour adventure with 12 new single-player story levels where custom paints, patterns and music bring the world to life any way you want
• Laugh – Only the colourful prankster Blob can foil Papa Blanc’s evil hypno-plot to steal all the colour from Prisma City
• Wield power – Speed-smash through walls, jet-jump over skyscrapers and slam-squash Inkies with all new power-ups that turn you into a super Blob
• Explore – Paint your way past icy outposts, tropical bio-domes and distant space stations to free the fair citizens of Prisma City
• Transform – Inside, outside, above the Earth and below it, Blob embarks on mini-missions and epic boss battles to restore colour and music back to this rich universe
• Share – Recruit your friends to join the colour evolution in the two-player split-screen co-op mode
Shelley Blond, the original voice of Lara Croft, has been announced to compère a celebration of the music from one of the most iconic video games in history, Tomb Raider, as the franchise is celebrated at London’s Royal Festival Hall with a full live orchestra and choir.
Also added to the live concert is Lara Croft model Alison Carroll – the last ever real-life model of Lara, taking on the role between 2008-2010.
Joined by actor Tom George playing the role of Winston, Lara’s butler in the video games, the pair will take part in the show, as well as being available prior and during the intervals for fan signings.
Since the release in 1996 of the original 3D action/adventure game, the series, which introduced one of the most iconic female superheroines of all time, Lara Croft, has been an unprecedented and huge success.
By 1999, there had been three Tomb Raider games with combined sales of over 30 million copies worldwide. Lara Croft had become universally recognised and was not only being used to advertise products such as Lucozade, she even went on tour with U2.
But it wasn’t just Tomb Raider and Lara Croft that had attained universal popularity. The game’s remarkable music had itself become an integral part of the phenomenon. Written by internationally acclaimed games composer, Nathan McCree, the theme from Tomb Raider (1996) is as famous in the gaming world as James Bond is to film.
The Tomb Raider Suite is comprised of 24 fully orchestrated pieces of music written for the concert stage by McCree and is based on his original compositions for the first three games: Tomb Raider (1996), Tomb Raider II and Tomb Raider III
Audience members at the Royal Festival Hall will be engulfed by a full live orchestra and choir performing the unique and unforgettable score, alongside classic moments from the video games which will be projected on a giant screen behind the orchestra.
Tickets:
Ticket prices: £60, £45, £35, £29.50
Ticketmaster
Monday 17th September 2018
London Royal Festival Hall
Southbank Centre
Belvedere Rd
Lambeth
London
SE1 8XX
Each week a number of new ID@Xbox titles are released. Here is the roundup of the releases for this week.
No Man’s Sky is a science fiction game about exploration and survival in an infinite procedurally generated universe.
Inspired by the adventure and imagination that we love from classic science-fiction, No Man’s Sky presents you with a galaxy to explore, filled with unique planets and lifeforms, and constant danger and action.
Every star is the light of a distant sun, each orbited by planets filled with life, and you can go to any of them you choose. Fly smoothly from deep space to planetary surfaces, with no loading screens, and no limits. In this infinite procedurally generated universe, you’ll discover places and creatures that no other players have seen before – and perhaps never will again.
The Aces of the Luftwaffe have returned! Dodge a hail of bullets and face their fearsome war machines in bombastic air battles and boss fights!
Every end is a new beginning! When Europe seemed to be freed, a secret German commando called The Aces of the Luftwaffe took their chance to strike back and invade the USA! It’s your duty to restore peace and liberty by climbing aboard deadly wings of steel and fight against their fearsome war machines in bombastic air battles! Experience an epic storyline and survive the bullet hail above US coasts and cities! Command your wingmen, fight as a team, fight as a squadron!
The first OFFICIAL Bud Spencer and Terence Hill videogame!
Bud Spencer and Terence Hill in their first virtual adventure. A brand new story! Whether in the Western Saloon, Miami Downtown, at the fairground etc… you’ll get the full load of funny conversation, slaps and of course lots of mass brawls.
Slaps And Beans is a co-operative or single player scrolling beat’em up game with the addition of platform elements and mini-games in which you’ll interpret the characters of Bud Spencer and Terence Hill.
Gene Rain is a next-gen 3D third person shooter game. The story is set in a futuristic world, with a linear narrative structure, and uses shocking visual effects to present a brand new world for the players ‘ enjoyment.
Headup Games and Stage Clear Studios would like to welcome you to the greatest Blackjack tournament the world has ever seen!
Super Blackjack Battle II Turbo edition introduces a roster of 12 very different characters all competing to become the greatest Blackjack player of all time.
Remothered: Tormented Fathers is the pure and realistic survival horror videogame. A game by Darril Arts, directed by Chris Darril, developed by Stormind Games.
The story revolves around Rosemary Reed, a fascinating 35-year-old woman, who reaches Richard Felton’s house, in order to investigate on the disappearance of a girl called Celeste. The woman is greeted by Gloria, the nurse who takes care of the old Richard. When Dr. Felton understands Rosemary’s true intentions, the dread begins.
Candle is an adventure with challenging puzzles. Play as Teku, a young novice on a dangerous journey to rescue his tribe’s shaman from the evil tribe of the Wakcha. But the way is littered with sinister traps and difficult obstacles.
Banner Saga 3 is the final dramatic chapter in the mature, story driven Viking RPG series which has won over 20 awards and has been nominated for 4 BAFTA awards. As the world continues to crumble around you, who can you trust, how will you protect your allies and what choices will you make as the Darkness draws near?
See you next week for another round-up of the new ID@Xbox releases.
Here is our two minute review of the Head:Set X for Xbox One from Snakebyte.
True gamers know that gaming headsets are a must. The snakebyte HeadSet X for Xbox One X is what you need if you’re looking to get to that next level. Built in is a 40mm audio driver that allows for optimal sound quality. A removable mic with flexibility is perfect for coordinating with your teammates and trash talking your foes. Soft and comfortable design makes this perfect for gamers seeking the best in audio quality and comfort. The 1.2 meter cable provides freedom to move around.
Established in Germany 1997, the snakebyte group is a leading global provider of consumer electronics. The Company has offices in Germany, Shenzhen, the US and Hong Kong and develops and distributes a wide selection of products specializing in connected media devices, gaming, simulation, drones & RC products. In addition, the Company provides its services in the OEM/ODM sector, working with partners to realise their goals and stay ahead of the competition. The snakebyte group have high levels of expertise in hardware engineering and software development, experts at creating an ecosystem in which technology and media can co-exist and provide state-of-the-art experiences for the consumer.
The box contains the headset, detachable mic and instructions.
The Head:Set X is very lightweight and is foldable so that you can easily slip it into your pocket.
There is a detachable mic so it’s easy to use the headset with or without a mic depending on what you are using them for.
The ear cups are cushioned and so are comfortable to wear for extended periods of time, although depending on the size of your head and ears the amount of time that is may vary.
The headset itself is green and black in order to match the Xbox colour scheme. May not seem like a big deal but for some it’s a nice added touch.
The sound quality for such a small headset is very good. It’s in no way meant to be a proper replacement for a high end set, these are designed to be portable and used on the go.
Available now, the Head:Set X for Xbox One from Snakebyte is priced around £17.95.
For more information, please visit mysnakebyte.com and follow snakebyte on Facebook, and Twitter.
Here is our two minute review of the Head:Set 4 for PS4 from Snakebyte.
True gamers know that gaming headsets are a must. The snakebyte HeadSet 4 for PlayStation 4 is what you need if you’re looking to get to that next level. Built in is a 40mm audio driver that allows for optimal sound quality. A removable mic with flexibility is perfect for coordinating with your teammates and trash talking your foes. Soft and comfortable design makes this perfect for gamers seeking the best in audio quality and comfort. The 1.2 meter cable provides freedom to move around.
Established in Germany 1997, the snakebyte group is a leading global provider of consumer electronics. The Company has offices in Germany, Shenzhen, the US and Hong Kong and develops and distributes a wide selection of products specializing in connected media devices, gaming, simulation, drones & RC products. In addition, the Company provides its services in the OEM/ODM sector, working with partners to realise their goals and stay ahead of the competition. The snakebyte group have high levels of expertise in hardware engineering and software development, experts at creating an ecosystem in which technology and media can co-exist and provide state-of-the-art experiences for the consumer.
The box contains the headset, detachable mic and instructions.
The Head:Set 4 is very lightweight and is foldable so that you can easily slip it into your pocket.
There is a detachable mic so it’s easy to use the headset with or without a mic depending on what you are using them for.
The ear cups are cushioned and so are comfortable to wear for extended periods of time, although depending on the size of your head and ears the amount of time that is may vary.
The headset itself is blue and black in order to match the PlayStation colour scheme. May not seem like a big deal but for some it’s a nice added touch.
The sound quality for such a small headset is very good. It’s in no way meant to be a proper replacement for a high end set, these are designed to be portable and used on the go.
Available now, the Head:Set 4 for PS4 from Snakebyte is priced around £17.95.
For more information, please visit mysnakebyte.com and follow snakebyte on Facebook, and Twitter.
Here is the review of the Jabra Elite Active 65t, wireless earbuds targeted for active sports usage.
The Jabra Elite Active 65t, these come in a compact carrying case that not only keeps it protected but also offers an extra two charges for the earbuds, giving you a total of 15 hours playback on the go, priced at £169.99 from Jabra/Amazon.
Because they’re specifically built to be used for sport, the Elite Active 65t also features a secure-fitting design to ensure they stay in your ears while you’re working out.
With an integrated accelerometer to help track your workouts more accurately, we’re told that these wireless earbuds are IP56 certified against sweat, water and dust too!
The earbuds really do take well to being thoroughly soaked or very sweating like it is at the moment in the UK with this heat wave. Also happy to report that they continued to play music fine after the ‘shower’.
Flip open the matte charging pod, place the buds in your ears, download the Jabra Sound+ app and pair with your phone. It’s that easy. After initial setup, the Jabras will detect when they’re in your ear and automatically switch on and will pause if one bud is removed. Occasionally they may not sync correctly but a quick press of the button on the side of the earbud will bring it to life.
Volume controls are on the left earbud, easily felt by two small notches. The right earbud has a single button for play/pause. Two presses will switch on HearThrough mode allowing surrounding noise to mix with your music. This is great not only from a safety point of view but handy if you need to talk to someone as you no longer need to remove your earbuds. Hold the right button down and you’ll have access to Siri, Alexa or Google Assistant.
The Jabra Sound+ app is well designed and easy to use, allowing customisation of your sound with some pre-set profiles and features a graphic equalizer
The Jabra fit snuggly into the outer ear with the bud sitting comfortably in the ear canal. They are perfectly weighted to stay in place while exercising. Indeed, they are so comfortable that, on occasion, I’ve forgotten I’m wearing them. A small microphone extends towards your mouth to handle phone calls and HearThrough mode. They look good in the ear and are completely unobtrusive.
Performance
Most impressive though is the Bluetooth performance, which is rock solid. Minimal dropouts and when they do drop it’s only for the briefest moment. Hands-free calling also works very well although I still feel a little self-conscious taking a call in public – the buds are small enough that you can look like you’re talking to yourself.
There are now quite a few wireless earbuds on the market and not many of them work as well as the Jabra Elite 65t. The sound quality, Bluetooth connectivity and design are all top, but what really puts these at the top of the pile for me is the fact that once they’re in your ears, they stay there!
Pros:
Stylish design that stays in your ears.
Great sound
Volume controls on the earbud
Cons:
No active noise cancellation
There are plenty of puzzles out there which means that it’s necessary to come up with ideas that can make a new puzzle game stand out. Death Squared seems to have a couple of ideas that could make it stand out.
It’s been a couple of months since Ni No Kuni 2: Revenant Kingdom’s release, but Bandai Namco has finally provided some details on what players can expect from the season pass.
