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Spotify will work on the Apple Watch without the need for an iPhone connected to it

by Jordi Bercial 3 hours ago …

The application of Spotify for the Apple Watch is beginning to receive the option to receive music or podcasts without having to connect to an iPhone , as long as we have a version of the Apple Watch that has Internet connectivity, either by WiFi or by mobile data, so that for now we will not be able to listen to music without connection through the download function.

As we can see in 9to5Mac, there are several users around the world who have begun to see this possibility in their watches , although as it seems to be a staggered launch, This possibility is not yet available in all watches, so if we cannot see it in our unit, we will simply have to wait a while longer.

Be that as it may, Spotify has confirmed to Engadget that this launch is part of the company’s approach to developing experiences that allow users to listen to Spotify wherever and whenever, regardless of the device from which they do it , so it is possible that eventually the option to listen to music offline appears in the application.

To be able to opt for this option, we will only have to update the application to the latest version and wait for it to activate if it does not immediately.

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Jordi Bercial

Avid enthusiast of technology and electronics. I messed around with computer components almost since I learned to ride. I started working at Geeknetic after winning a contest on their forum for writing hardware articles. Drift, mechanics and photography lover. Don’t be shy and leave a comment on my articles if you have any questions.

Corsair HS70 Bluetooth – simultaneous use of cable and BT

For many of you, probably the name of the Corsair HS 70 sounds like familiar. No wonder, because the presented design is basically a refreshment of the device, which so far has been characterized by high sound quality, the same quality of workmanship, comfort and a great representation of space in games. The new HS headphones 70 are characterized by two options for connection to other devices: wired via 3.5 mm and wireless via Bluetooth. The model will work with Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X / S consoles, as well as with PC or smartphones. In Poland, the product will be available in stores until the end of November this year for the price 479, 99 PLN.

The new Corsair HS headphones 70 feature two connection options. Moreover, both connections can be used simultaneously. The gaming headset is also dedicated to many platforms.

Test of the Corsair Katar Pro mouse and the large Corsair MM mousepad 300 Pro

Corsair HS 70 Bluetooth allows both a wired connection with the console or a computer, and wireless via Bluetooth with a mobile device, which enables convenient conversation via messaging, listening to music or making phone calls during the game. Bluetooth connectivity provides full audio support in applications such as special mobile software for the Switch, while maintaining game sounds thanks to a wired connection to the Nintendo console. A detachable, unidirectional, noise-canceling microphone reduces ambient noise to help make your voice sound clear. In this edition we have a Discord certificate, which gives hope for a actually better microphone than last time (our review of the Corsair HS model 70 Wireless , located HERE).

Corsair MP SSD Test 400 4 TB – XXL size Quick QLC

Corsair headphones offer individually adjustable 50 – millimeter neodymium converters. The construction made of light aluminum and adjustable ear pads filled with soft memory foam are to ensure comfort even during long hours of gameplay. The volume and mute controls on the ear cup make it easy for the user to change settings at any time. After connecting the headphones to the computer via USB, you can freely adjust the settings, microphone volume and many other parameters using the Corsair iCUE software. HS 70 Thanks to the USB connection, Bluetooth also guarantees compatibility with Windows Sonic surround sound technology and Hi-Fi audio level 24 bits / 96 kHz. The built-in battery, in turn, will allow you to use wireless options for 30 hours on a single charge.

Source: Corsair

BlitzWolf BW-VP6 projector test – Native Full HD at a low price

Most of PurePC’s readers are computer enthusiasts. However, even the most die-hard PC fans will realize that the monitor screen is not suitable for everything. Watching a football match, an e-sports tournament or a party playing with several people on the pads are just a few of the situations where it is worth having a larger screen. The question is whether such occasional events are worth buying and keeping a TV at home? Especially if someone doesn’t watch TV at all? In addition, many people live in small studios, rent a flat or simply travel a lot. The golden mean may turn out to be a projector, which is small in itself, but offers a picture with a diagonal larger than many TV sets. Today we will check a cheap offer straight from China in the form of the BlitzWolf BW-VP6 model, which tempts with native Full HD resolution for a few hundred zlotys!

Author: Przemysław Banasiak

The name BlitzWolf is surely known to fans of shopping in the Middle Kingdom. This brand belongs to the Chinese sales platform Banggood, although it is also available on Aliexpress, Amazon or through intermediaries on the native Allegro. The Chinese offer a lot of consumer electronics. From chargers, through cables, powerbanks, headphones, bluetooth speakers, soundbars, lamps, smart home elements, selfists, projectors and many other devices. Today we will focus on the last of the mentioned groups, i.e. projectors. More precisely, on the relatively fresh BlitzWolf BW-VP6 model, which offers, among other things, native resolution 1356 x 1080 pixels, two built-in speakers, keystone adjustment or the ability to play materials straight from a pendrive. All this at a really attractive price for Polish conditions of about 745 PLN.

BlitzWolf BW-VP6 is one of the cheapest available on the market Full HD projectors additionally equipped with built-in speakers.

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BlitzWolf BW-BS Test 14 – Cheap and good stabilizer image

BlitzWolf BW-VP6 is a device with dimensions 300 x 130 x 225 (width x height x depth) millimeters and weighs about 2.8 kilograms. We are talking about a projector using LCD technology and a LED lamp, the life of which is declared on 40 000 hours. As I mentioned earlier, we’re talking about native Full HD resolution, and we can choose the projection size from 53 to 200 inches (projector-plane distance from 1.2 to 5 meters) in aspect ratio 16: 9. As for the other parameters, the contrast is 2000: 1, and the manufacturer promises a brightness level of 500 ANSI or 6000 Lumens. The built-in speakers are 5W each.

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The projector comes packed like other devices of this brand, so we are talking about a white and green, simple cardboard with a plastic handle for easy carrying. Apart from the name of the manufacturer and model, we will find nothing else here – no photos of the product, no specifications Neither in Chinese, nor in English, and even less in Polish. Inside, the projector is secured with foam moldings and a foil bag, and apart from that, you will find instructions (in English, French, German, Italian and Spanish), two string bags and a black one. They hide all the necessary cabling: power cord, HDMI, V GA (D-Sub) and RCA – Jack 3.5 mm. The icing on the cake is of course a small, light but solid remote control. It requires two AAA batteries, which are not included in the set.

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The projector comes with a full set of necessary cables and a small, handy remote control.

BlitzWolf BW-VP6 makes a good first impression The design of the housing, the fitting of the elements and the materials used are exemplary. Nothing smells “Chinese”. If the housing was printed with the name of a more reputable, recognizable brand in Europe / Poland, probably no one would know. The projector is almost entirely white, with black and gray accents. The plastic surface is slightly rough, and on the bottom there are four rubber, twisted legs (you can replace them on your own for other – the thread is universal). The control buttons are located on the top of the device and refer to the navigation arrows, the Menu key, OK and Back. The switch is located on the back of the device, just below the I / O panel. The aforementioned matt black remote control offers some more functions. There are also the buttons listed here (including Power), and apart from them, the Mute, Settings, Source selection, Volume up / Quieter, Home buttons are mentioned.

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The set of connectors offered by the Chinese projector are two HDMI 1.4, one VGA (D-SUB), two USB 2.0, headphone jack and AV All of them are located on the panel on the back of the unit, including the place for the power cord. Next to it is a sponge filter hole through which air is sucked in to cool the inside of the projector. The exhaust hole is on the left side, closer to the front. based on an aluminum, richly ribbed heatsink (about 80 x 80 millimeters) through which four 6-millimeter copper heat pipes pass. The whole is complemented by two unspecified fans – one standard, 90 – millimeter thick 25 millimeters and the second slightly more massive because 93 – millimeter thick 30 millimeters.

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Although the producer declares that files in the .mkv format are supported, in our case attempts to play such films have been unsuccessful.

Image with BlitzWolf BW-VP6 can be displayed in two ways: either by connecting the projector to an external device such as a PC, laptop, smartphone or home theater, or directly from a pendrive. In the second case, the producer says that video materials in AVI, MKV, MP4 format are supported , MOV, MPG, TS, TP, M2TS, DAT, FLV, SWF, ASF, VOB, RM, RMVB, 3GP; audio in MP3, ASF, WMA, AAC, OGG format and JPG, BMP and PNG images. music and photos wasn’t really a problem, yes the projector has not played any of my .mkv files. Regardless of their weight, resolution or codecs used. Each time it returned information about an unsupported format. However, files with the AVI, MP4, FLV or RMVB extension could be played without any problems, just like materials from a computer – even if broadcasted in resolution 1920 x 1200 instead of native 1920 x 1080 pixels.

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And what is the quality of the BlitzWolf BW-VP6 I did not expect much from the equipment at this price and straight from China – just a projector to watch with juice of a match or home tournament in Tekkena, but the image allows for much more, it is sharp, bright, and the colors are good, although not perfect (the biggest distortions are seen in green). It is nice to watch films thrown against a plain white wall both at night and during the day, although in the latter case it is better to cover the windows if there is sunny and we lose a lot of details in bright scenes. Built-in speakers are also good for them – audiophiles or owners of good audio equipment will immediately hear that “it could be better”. However, if someone has only a laptop or typical, plastic “farts” for a PC for <100 zlotys, the projector will be better here.

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Same shot – on the top from the projector, on the bottom screenshot from the computer. The difference in colors is clear, but the camera also plays its own. Nevertheless, you can see that the BlitzWolf BW-VP6 has a problem with green and yellow on the factory settings.

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The keystone function may be beneficial in small Thanks to it, the projector does not have to stand in front of the wall / screen.

Of course, it is possible and very easy to adjust the sharpness of the image. We do it manually by turning the lens on What’s more, BlitzWolf BW-VP6 has a built-in, retractable stand that allows you to tilt the device, and in addition, the options include keystone adjustment and the ability to change the image size (from 75% to 100%, in increments of 1%). But let’s focus on the keystone function – what does it do? Simply put, it allows the projector not to stand in front of the wall or screen onto which the image is to be projected. The device can simply be attached to the ceiling or placed somewhere to the side at an angle. Still, the image will not be “crooked” (trapezoidal), but will keep the proportions of a rectangle.

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EIZO test board in the middle of the night at the top, PurePC home page at the bottom about an hour 16: 00 on a cloudy afternoon with the windows open in the room.

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Okay, does BlitzWolf BW-VP6 have any disadvantages? Of course – at this price it could not be perfect. The biggest drawback is, in my opinion, the working culture of the device. While watching the movie, you can still hear the clear noise of the fans. The average volume is about , 7 dB (A) We performed the measurement on our own using a Benetech GM decibelometer 1356 with an accuracy of +/- 1.5 dB (class 2), in a soundproofed room, without reflection of sound waves hey. This value already audibly stands out beyond the background at home or the watched movie (on the low-medium volume of the built-in speakers). The culprit is probably just cheap Chinese fans because the heat sink is really well made. I suspect replacing them with something brand name will solve the problem. Another disadvantage is the fact that while BlitzWolf BW-VP6 allows you to browse the Internet without any problems, smaller fonts (especially black on a white background) can hardly be called readable from a distance of about 2.5 meters. In my case, the text size is only from 16 upwards provided a comfortable reading of articles and comments available on PurePC.

The average volume of the BlitzWolf BW-VP6 cooling system during operation is approximately 43, 7 dB (A). That’s a lot and the air noise is clearly audible.

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At the end, there is one more issue that should be mentioned: If someone does not know the English language, and is also “less technical”, at the beginning he may have a problem with connecting and operating BlitzWolf BW-VP6. the included manual is devoid of Polish, and while you can choose one in the device menu, it lacks Polish characters, in general the quality of the translation is worse than Google Translate, and yet some words are still in English. beginning to end of English. Younger speakers will have no problem with it, and if you plan buying a projector for parents or grandparents is simply to “train” them. The actual installation and use of the BlitzWolf BW-VP6 is simple. Connect the power cord, connect the selected video cord and turn on the projector. Then we use a small remote that has only a few buttons and all of them use the universal markings known from TV remote controls.

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To sum up, BlitzWolf BW-VP6 is a solidly made projector that offers Full HD resolution at a low price. The quality and brightness of the image is good, the quality and volume of the sound from the built-in speakers is satisfactory, and in the box we will find everything we need to connect devices for a computer, laptop or home theater. Both the older standard VGA (D-SUB), RCA and newer HDMI. The projector is pleasant to use without dedicated screens, simply by displaying a game or movie on a white wall. for this broke not a darkened room. The biggest disadvantage of BlitzWolf BW-VP6 is the work culture – the fans in the cooling system are quite loud and can be heard while playing or watching, although they do not drown out the sounds from the game / movie. The quality (or lack thereof) of translating the menu from English into Polish also leaves a lot to be desired. Even Google Translate would do better with it.

BlitzWolf BW-VP6 is a solidly made projector that offers Full HD resolution at a low price. The image quality and brightness is really good, as is the sound quality and volume from the built-in speakers.

“src =” http://www.purepc.pl/image/mini_recenzja/2020 / 10 / 29 _ project_projector_blitzwolf_bw_vp6_natyw_full_hd_w_niskiej_cenie_5.jpg “> How much is BlitzWolf BW-VP6? On the Chinese sales platform Banggood, to which the BlitzWolf brand belongs, this is approximately 749 PLN with courier shipping from the Czech Republic included, so the equipment will be with us within 2 to 5 working days.For PurePC readers we have special code BGPUREPCVP6 (number of uses limited), which reduces the price by approximately 665 PLN For this price you will not get anything better in Poland on the primary market. The cheapest branded equipment with similar parameters, c zyli Philips NPX 640 NeoPix Ultra, is an expense from 1299 zlotys upwards. If you already find a projector cheaper, at best with native resolution 720 p, instead of 1080 pi without built-in speakers. Thus, there is nothing else for us to do but award BlitzWolf BW-VP6 with “Profitability!” and “We recommend!”.

BlitzWolf BW-VP6

Price: 745 PLN

Complete wiring kit included
Full HD Native Resolution

Built-in speakers (2x 5 W)

Exemplary Workmanship
Good Image Quality
Keystone function
Low price

Work culture could be better
Low level of menu translation
Cannot play .mkv files from pendrive

The equipment for testing was provided by the company:

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8 new uses for your old smartphone

The excitement of getting a new phone is often tempered by nagging regret. A lot of times, it’s not like there was anything really wrong with the old phone (unless there was — a bulging battery or a shattered screen is always a bad look). If it was a breakup, the conversation with an old phone would start, “You’re terrific. It’s not you. It’s me. I just wanted a newer model.”

Ashamed of yourself? Don’t be. There’s no need to stick the old phone into a drawer or use it as a doorstop or furniture shim. There are lots of ways you can put your older phone to work. After all, most older smartphones still have plenty of horsepower. Think of yours as a connected device that just doesn’t happen to have a SIM card anymore. Here are some suggestions for what to do with that extra, older phone.

(All of this presumes that you’re not recycling or reselling your older Android or iOS device — two excellent options you should consider.)

Keep a spare phone

I’m a belt-and-suspenders kind of guy, especially when it comes to gear I rely on, like my phone. I always have a spare phone in my travel pack (assuming things ease up someday and I can ever go on the road again). Nothing can hamper a trip like a broken, lost, or stolen smartphone. If your main ride goes astray when you’re away from home, picking up a SIM card from a vending machine or tobacconist and popping it into a spare can be a literal lifesaver — and is a whole lot cheaper, faster, and less complicated than buying a new phone in a strange city or country.

An extra remote

I was late to discover that smartphones make dandy remote controls for TVs or streaming devices. Apple TV has a great remote control app for iOS, and the Google Home app will control Chromecast devices on iOS and Android. Roku’s app for Android and iOS replicates its iconic remote. Other remote control apps include Amazon Fire TV apps for Android and iOS, and TiVo apps for Android and iOS as well.

In one way, the phone apps are better than the real thing: they have keypads, making it much faster to enter titles than scrolling around the on-screen keyboards of the devices themselves.

Game platform

You can use your old phone as a gaming device. Gamers are inventive; there are lots of gadgets, like the Moga Mobile Gaming Clip For Xbox Wireless Controllers, that let you clamp your phone to Xbox or Playstation controllers to drive gameplay. If you’ve got Switch envy, the Razer Kishi gives iPhone and Android owners something to hang onto. But do be warned: compatibility is not universal across platforms or with all games, and some controllers make more sense with some types of games. A puzzle player will have different needs than someone who loves first-person shooters. Consider how and what you play before you buy the game.

Set up a webcam

We’ve run a couple of articles about this (see below), and you should check them out. Webcams are really useful for both security and for Zoom meetings, but they are very much in demand and can still be hard to find these days. If Amazon is demanding you wait three weeks for an expensive webcam, try using an older phone instead.

Old-school media device

Once upon a time, before the iPhone, you had to carry two devices: a cellphone and a separate music player, which may or may not have been an iPod. (Ed note: Tell us another story about the Olden Times, Dad.) Your old phone can still work as a standalone media storage device, either to back up your library or for actual use. Because (if it is still in operating condition) the Wi-Fi still works, you can even use your older phone as a streaming platform — assuming your account is licensed for multiple devices. This could also be a perfect solution for amusing a small child on the go.

Their first phone

Speaking of small children, your old phone makes a great starter device (yes, we’ve really gotten to that point). You can put approved games and apps on the phone, activate parental controls, and you’re all set. If the device gets broken or lost, there may be tears from the kid, but from you? Not so much.

Donate it to charity

There are organizations out there that take old working phones, refurbish them, and put them to good use. A couple of places to check out are Cell Phones for Soldiers, which provides free communications for soldiers and their families, and Medic Mobile, which recycles old phones to fund new phones for health workers in Asia, Latin America, and Africa. There are others as well — but before you donate to any organization you don’t know, always check them out with Charity Navigator or GuideStar.

Take it apart

There is, for some, an elemental joy in taking things apart and seeing what makes them tick. Your old phone was part of your life for years; aren’t you curious to see what’s inside? Sites like iFixit have detailed teardown instructions. Successful reassembly is the advanced course. With patience, luck, and skill — and maybe a couple of unusual tools you can find online — you might even be able to reassemble it with only a few extra parts left over.

New YouTube record: Children's song “Baby Shark Dance” overtakes Despacito

The front runner of the most-clicked YouTube videos so far has been “Despacito” by Luis Fonsi. But now the music clip has been dethroned by a nursery rhyme.

(Image: Pinkfong! Kids’ Songs & Stories)

The nursery rhyme “Baby Shark Dance” from the Youtube channel Pinkfong has over seven billion views and is now the most watched video on the platform. The previous record was held by the musicians Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee with their summer hit “Despacito” from 2017.

Despacito collected the clicks necessary for the record within around eight months and became on August 4th 2017 the most successful YouTube video of the time. The video was able to defend this position for three years and set several records in the meantime. The two videos are currently the only ones that have managed to reach more than 7 billion views on YouTube. Since November 2nd, however, the nursery rhyme has been ahead and has 7, 55 billion hits around 20 Millions of clicks ahead.

The YouTube channel “Pinkfong! Kids’ Songs & Stories” belongs to the South Korean edutainment group SmartStudy. The channel has existed since December 2011 and has 40, 3 million subscribers.

Baby Shark Dance – new record holder on YouTube

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FM revived: mini synthesizer with Yamaha chip

Fancy the retro gaming sound of the he? A small kit awakens the sound generators YM 150 or YM 3438 to new life.

The concise sound of FM synthesis shaped a whole generation of music and games – there is hardly a title that did without the bell-like sounds of the legendary Yamaha DX7 at the end of the eighties. The ingenious synthesis process was later found in a slimmed-down form on sound cards and in game consoles (for example from SEGA): Retro gamers will love the YM 2612, which was later replaced by the compatible YM 3438. The latter is characterized by less intermodulation distortion and thus a more “analog” sound.

The Spanish company With the DAFM Synth, Kasser Synths has released a kit that skilfully solves the not entirely trivial control of the FM chips: Four small OLED graphic displays show several parameters (such as the envelopes of the four FM operators) simultaneously, making navigation easy is ensured by two rotary encoders. A small touch keyboard is built in to try out the sounds, but the device can also be completely controlled via MIDI. No SMD knowledge is required to set it up, but a ready-made device is also available. However, the pleasure is not quite cheap: Due to the limited availability of the now valuable FM ICs, the kit costs around 150 euros.

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Spotify streams to the Apple Watch

The watchOS application from Spotify, which has been available for two years, has a new function: streaming directly to Apple’s computer clock without having to carry an iPhone with you. The feature has been tested since at least September and is now being used by more and more users. Users from all over the world report that they are offered the function while using the app.

Spotify draws level with Apple Music Spotify itself confirmed that the rollout began on Tuesday. The point is that customers can use the streaming service “anywhere and anytime,” said a spokeswoman for the IT blog TechCrunch . The aim of standalone streaming is that you only have to be on the move with your Apple Watch, which is connected to Bluetooth plugs or Bluetooth headphones, while doing sports.

With Apple’s own music service that already. Just like Apple Music, Spotify lands on the computer clock via LTE – of course, pure WLAN watches cannot then be used, and a corresponding data contract is necessary, which is currently only available in Germany with the major mobile operators. Still “Beta”, Pandora is also coming If you want standalone streaming in the Spotify app for watchOS is not yet displayed, should be patient. The streaming service is apparently expanding its availability in stages so as not to overload its infrastructure. The feature is also still referred to as “beta”, so interruptions and unreliability have to be expected.

Meanwhile, there are there is also more news from alternative streaming providers for Apple hardware. The music service Pandora, which is not available in Germany, has officially made it onto the HomePod. Apple announced in the summer that it would finally open the smart speaker for other services that are not Apple Music. It is necessary that the controlling iPhone uses iOS 14 and the HomePod itself uses the latest firmware. Annoying: Pandora cannot be defined as a default service. Instead, you always have to tell Siri to play something “with Pandora”. Spotify and Amazon Music are expected on the HomePod soon.

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Dali Menuet SE

Our Verdict

If space is limited, the Dali Menuet SE speakers could be just what you’re looking for

For

Excellent detail resolution
Class-leading agility and precision
Terrific build and finish

Against

Size limits sonic authority and bass
Needs pampering to excel

For those who are tight on space, the choice of speakers is pretty limited. One of our favourite options in this situation is the long-running Dali Menuet range. We originally reviewed them around a decade ago and they have remained essentially unchanged since then.

Rather than replace them, Dali has now added this SE model. It’s clear that the company didn’t want to mess with a winning recipe, so the changes are relatively subtle.

Build

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On the outside, there’s a lovely Wild Walnut real wood veneer covered in an immaculately applied high gloss finish. It’s the only option at the moment, whereas the original version of this speaker still comes in four finishes – high gloss in either black or white, light walnut and something called Rosso.

The rest of the tiny 25cm tall cabinet remains unchanged. It’s about a big as a shoebox and feels immensely solid. Overall build is excellent, and we can’t think of a similarly priced alternative that does better.

Dali Menuet SE tech specs

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Frequency range 59Hz – 25kHz

Sensitivity 86dB

Impedance 4 ohms

Crossover frequency 3kHz

Dimensions (hwd) 25 x 15 x 23cm

Weight 4kg

The drive unit complement is the same as before. That 11.5cm mid/bass driver uses the company’s favoured wood fibre cone material, which is claimed to give a good balance between rigidity, low weight and damping properties. This unit has been designed to cope with wide ranging dynamics so the chassis design is as open as possible to help with airflow when things are really pumping.

At 28mm in diameter, the dome tweeter is fairly typical, but is claimed to be around 30 per cent lighter than similar designs, which helps in its ability to track the input signal.

The biggest change in engineering terms is the upgraded crossover that links the two drive units. This is now built on a higher quality circuit board that reduces electrical interference. The circuit features some pretty flash Mundorf capacitors, the type more usually seen only on high-end speakers costing many thousands of pounds. A set of high-grade single-wire terminals complete the design.

Compatibility

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These Menuet SEs are rated at 86dB/W/m and have a nominal impedance of 4 ohms, so will perform best with an amplifier with a decent amount of grunt. We think something like Cambridge’s CXA81 would be a good starting point. You’ll need a similarly capable source, otherwise these Dalis will bite with aggressive recordings or partnering equipment.

They work best close to a rear wall. In our test room we settle on around 20cm out from the wall, but it pays to experiment. Go too far and the speakers start to sound a little insubstantial and lack solidity. Also, make sure you fire the Menuets straight ahead, rather than angling towards the listening position. Dali always designs its speakers to sound better when positioned this way.

Our review samples sound a little bright and forward straight from the box, but things settle down after we run them for a few days.

Sound

(Image credit: Dali)

The Menuet SE are impressively fast and responsive performers. We can’t think of an alternative that sounds so precise or agile. We play Dvorak’s New World Symphony and are pleased by their ability to render masses of detail and organise it in a musically convincing manner.

These Dalis are dynamic and generate a sense of scale that’s out of keeping with their modest dimensions. They image well, producing an expansive, well-focused soundstage. There’s also a pleasing lack of restraint to the presentation that makes music exciting and entertaining.

Speakers this small are never going to dig particularly deep at low frequencies, but when positioned close to a wall these Dalis do better than expected. They cover their tracks well enough that a lack of bass isn’t a big issue in smaller rooms.

If you go looking for it, the shortfall of bass muscle shows through in a lack of sonic authority and the inability to reproduce enough of the power of an orchestra to truly convince. But we can forgive that, given the Menuet’s compact stature. No one should buy speakers of this size and expect floor-shaking bass or class-leading sonic authority.

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Tonally, things are nicely judged. There’s a pleasing richness to the midband that gives the sound a decent dose of solidity. The treble is a little forward, but remains refined and well integrated as long as the speakers are carefully partnered.

We switch to High Hopes by Bruce Springsteen and the Dalis shine. They have an explicit and well-projected midrange that makes the most of Springsteen’s passionate vocals. His voice comes through with a level of texture and nuance that’s hard to better at this price. These Menuets really excel with voices.

They can party too, conveying rhythms with precision and drive, and having enough in the way of punch to satisfy. Given appropriate source material, these boxes deliver a thrilling listen that brims with energy.

Verdict

These Dalis are tiny speakers, and that means bigger alternatives will invariably give more when it comes to low-end muscle, sonic authority and dynamic reach. But, when it comes to detail, agility and dynamic expression, particularly in the midrange, these are as good as it gets for the price.

If you’re tight for listening space, these Dali Menuet SEs could be the speakers you’ve been waiting for.

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Sound 5
Compatibility 4
Build 5

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Honor Band 6 blurs the line between smartband and smartwatch

Honor introduced the latest member of its Band line and it’s a big step up from last year’s model. The new Honor Band 6 brings a 1.47-inch AMOLED panel with a 194 x 368-pixel resolution and 2.5D curved glass. This effectively positions the Band 6 in smartwatch territory if we go by screen size alone. The new band is wider and thicker than its predecessor though it appears to be several millimeters shorter. Elsewhere functionality is pretty similar to last year’s model.

Honor Band 5 and Band 6

Band 6 still does heart rate tracking, blood oxygen monitoring and sleep tracking as well as women’s health management. It also offers activity tracking for 10 different sports with automatic detection and is waterproof up to 50-meter depths. Once paired to your smartphone via Bluetooth, it can buzz your wrist with notifications and control music playback.

You also get the option to choose between a plethora of watch faces through the smartphone companion app. Charging is done through a proprietary magnetic cradle and battery life is rated at up to 14 days though this is presumably with the battery saver mode. The listed dimension of the smartband without the strap are 43 × 25.4 × 11.45mm and it weighs 18 grams.

The Honor Band 6 will retail for CNY 249 ($37) while the NFC equipped model will go for CNY 289 ($43). Pre-orders in China start tomorrow at 12AM while official sales tip-off next week on November 11. International availability details were not disclosed.

Realme Watch S unveiled: SpO2 monitor, higher resolution screen, and bigger battery

Realme introduced its first smartwatch called Realme Watch back in May and now the company has unveiled another one dubbed Realme Watch S.

The Watch S packs a 1.3″ circular touchscreen of 360×360-pixel resolution and features a photosensitive sensor that automatically adjusts the brightness depending on the lighting conditions.

The screen is protected by Corning’s Gorilla Glass. Realme doesn’t mention which one exactly, but we presume it’s the Gorilla Glass 3 since that’s what the first Realme Watch had.

The first smartwatch came with 12 watch faces on board, and while we don’t know how many watch faces the Watch S has available out of the box, Realme says over 100 watch faces will be made for the Watch S in the coming months.

The circular case of the Watch S is made of aluminum alloy and has two buttons on the right side, while the straps are made of Liquid Silicone and have four color options – Blue, Orange, Green, and Black. The last one will likely come bundled with the smartwatch and the rest will be sold separately.

Like the Realme Watch, the Watch S features a PPG heart rate sensor as well as an SpO2 sensor for blood oxygen level monitoring. The smartwatch also comes with 16 Sports Modes, with Stationary Bike and Rowing Machine being the new ones.

Other key features of the Realme Watch S include Sleep Monitoring, Call Rejection, Smart Notifications, and Music and Camera Control.

The Watch S has an IP68 rating, being water-resistant up to 1.5 meters, but Realme says it’s not suitable for use when swimming and taking a shower.

The Realme Watch S ships with a 390 mAh battery which is claimed to offer 15 days of endurance.

The Realme Watch S is priced at PKR14,999 ($95/€80) and will go on sale in Pakistan from November 14 through offline retail stores. Availability in other markets is currently unknown.

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Possible Spotify turning point: the Swedish giant is thinking of an important retouching of the algorithm

In sight important news for Spotify, although there are still no certainties on the actual implementation. The changes aim to favor emerging artists and not just established music labels

by Lorenzo Tirotta published on 03 November 2020 , at 17: 01 in the Multimedia channel

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Spotify is now a reality established for years in the virtual music scene, all over the globe. From 2018 to today, with an increase of 30% of users, outclassed its competitors such as Apple Music and Amazon Music , despite the latter having doubled its users within a half year . The algorithm used so far by Spotify is based on ratings, proposing the most sought after and popular songs. In practice, the more you listen to in the less time you will be at the top of the playlists and the various rotations, thus leaving little space for emerging artists who every year try to ‘self-propose’ to the public through this platform.

The change dictated by Spotify seems to be starting from this question, but before starting it is appropriate to understand how modern apps for smartphones have changed the way people listen to music. The transition from “physical” music (vinyls and CDs) to digital or liquid music has inevitably and perhaps unconsciously changed the needs of listeners. Today it is no longer just the listener looking for music, but often music is looking for the listener. Spotify, after a certain period of learning about our tastes, meets the user in a personalized way with proposals compatible with what has already been heard.

What we all ask ourselves: how does the Spotify algorithm change?

Spotify, with the modification of the current algorithm, proposes a new opening to emerging artists and its own labels . The latter have the possibility to influence the algorithm through a sort of reverse mechanism . In practice, the label offers Spotify to reproduce and promote a song by its own artist by inserting it in random reproductions, in the radio sections or in the most clicked playlists, leaving all ‘label / artist a far greater chance of success . All of this has a price, along with doubts to resolve. Charleton Lamb , Head of Marketing of Spotify’s products, has however imposed precise conditions (Spotify pays approximately 70% of its earnings to rights paid to record companies).

In this case the artist in exchange for the extra promotion of the song will receive a lower commission percentage , unless the song itself is searched and listened to directly by the user. Does this proposal run the risk of affecting our musical experience in Spotify? For now, let’s focus on the positive sides, namely the goal of making the general public known new music and hope to offer an important opportunity to the many emerging artists to hope for success. In conclusion, it is legitimate to say that this, for now, remains only a test and that the modification of the algorithm is in fact still under development. The premises seem to be good and we will soon find out whether it will remain a proposal or become a reality.

Copyright reform: Altmaier mobilizes against the use of snippets of content

The Federal Ministry of Justice plans to pay an exception for minor uses of snippets of video, audio and text material on online platforms for non-commercial purposes, which is a thorn in the side of the Federal Ministry of Economics (BMWi). According to the company run by Peter Altmaier (CDU), this possibility of public reproduction of smaller parts of copyrighted works meets “considerable concerns under European law and must therefore be deleted”.

According to Paragraph 6 of the new law “on the responsibility of service providers for the sharing of online content”, planned as part of the copyright reform, up to 20 Seconds of an audio or video file, up to 1000 characters of text or pictures up to 250 Kilobytes may be used in social media without authorization from the rights holder. Such an intervention is not provided for by the new EU copyright directive, writes the BMWi in a submission to the justice department that is available online.

More effort, less benefit? According to the Ministry of Economic Affairs, the intended statutory “minor barrier” may also violate the user rights listed in the old copyright directive. One acknowledges the concern “not to disproportionately restrict the freedom of communication of Internet users”. The “fundamental legal tension between free online communication in the digital economy and property protection” should be resolved proportionately in the case of minor issues. However, this would have to be addressed differently than by a “formal limitation determination”.

The direct remuneration claim linked to the triviality clause is also not well received by the BMWi. “The aim of appropriately remunerating artists and creative people for their work,” is how the department welcomes. However, the chosen approach should “offer no added value in this regard”. A direct remuneration of the authors would namely not increase “the total amount to be paid for creative services”. Instead, “the effort of contract negotiations will increase”, since platforms would now have to speak to two partners.

BMWi on the line of the rights holder As part of the ongoing ministerial coordination, the BMWi is also calling for the term pastiche, which was adopted for the first time from EU regulations, to be limited: The reasons for the law state that in particular “practices such as remix, meme, GIF, mashup, Fan fiction, cover or sampling could be thought of “and all of them would be permissible. This list is assessed as “too extensive, since the rights of artists and creative people are strongly affected by a statutory limitation regulation”.

The statement is surprising, since the de minimis limit is one of the core elements around the To make the use of upload filters by platform operators unnecessary. The CDU itself had promised in a position paper last year for precisely this reason that it would rely on such an exception from the exclusive right of exploitation and that everyday use in the network would be remunerated at a flat rate. On the other hand, the criticism from the BMWi is fully in line with the rights holders from the music and film industry.

Minister of State for Culture supports Altmaier Minister of State for Culture Monika Grütters largely supports the concerns of her party colleague Altmaier. The CDU politician also sees the de minimis barrier as “inadmissible” because it disregards the requirements of European law. She also pleads for the relevant paragraph to be deleted “without replacement” and for the term pastiche to be defined more narrowly: for the majority of the practices mentioned, there is “a license market that should not be undermined by a remunerated barrier”.

The planned exemptions from platform regulation, such as those for small service providers and the restricted licensing requirement, do not correspond to the outcome of the negotiations at European level, according to the government’s cultural commissioner.

Do not limit publisher participation With the no less controversial ancillary copyright law for press publishers on the Internet, which is to be expanded with the draft, Grütters welcomes the fact that the Ministry of Justice has set the limit initially I deleted eight license-free words and wanted to implement the exceptions under European law “literally”. The Christian Democrat regrets, however, that this property right and the publisher’s participation “will no longer be implemented ahead of schedule”.

Meanwhile, the BMWi continues to oppose the plan that authors will use at least a third of the revenues through a collecting society of the press publisher should be involved. This endangers the private autonomy of the parties. It should also be refrained from legally limiting the amount of the publisher’s participation to a maximum of one third.

Research clause desired The Federal Ministry of Research welcomes the draft in principle. The de minimis clause “takes into account user behavior in connection with platforms and the exercise of freedom of expression,” it writes. Legal permission for caricature, parody and pastiche is particularly important in order to strike a balance between the right to freedom of expression and the freedom of art and intellectual property. The proposed “pre-flagging procedure”, which now includes a preliminary check and, according to critics, would lead to the use of upload filters, is in principle okay.

The house of Anja Karliczek (CDU) however, a “research clause” is still missing to anchor rights of information for scientific organizations to online platforms. It is good that text and data mining are free of charge and that computer programs should be included. Overall, it is important to keep an eye on the legitimate interests of everyone, including “users, the network community, researchers and teachers” and to create “a well-functioning and fair copyright market”.

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Review: Telos Audio Design

RESUME The Quantum Noise Resonator and the Quantum Magnetic Tuning CD Demagnetizer from Telos Audio Design are beautiful devices that can make the sound of a top system clearly purer and more natural. There is no detectable adverse effect. The Demagnetizer sets a new standard for handling CDs. Unfortunately, Telos’s accessories do have hefty price tags.

PLUS POINTS Easy to use Beautiful design, solid construction Clear refinement of the display on good systems MINUSES High price Undersized User Manual

Kemp Elektroniks has been an importer of the chic and somewhat mysterious Telos Audio Design brand from Taiwan for some time now. It concerns relatively small devices that, based on insights from quantum physics, would provide better “working conditions” for high-end components. According to Telos, this effort leads to a more accurate and at the same time more “charming”, more fluid sound image with, moreover, a greatly reduced noise floor. Well, we’ll see about that!

The Telos range is wide: there are various conditioners that act on the supply voltage and / or the earthing. In addition, there is also a Quantum Acoustics Diffuser, a device for demagnetizing CDs, a mains cable and Quantum Stickers and connectors. The conditioners all have the same attractive design: a chassis made of sturdy metal, a robust metal bar with the logo on the front and a top made of a dark transparent plastic that allows a view of the parts. Only the dimensions differ. Flashing LEDs make the use very exciting. The luxurious appearance has its price: these accessories are expensive. The high asking price will also be related to the exceptionally rigorous selection of parts that Telos reports on its website.

Telos Audio Design V3.1 Quantum Noise Resonator

What should I test? The grounding of my three installations is already thoroughly covered by a wagonload of accessories from Akiko Audio. It therefore seemed logical to me not to go for the Grounding Noise Reducer from Telos. My eye fell on the V3.1 Quantum Noise Resonator, which looks like a kind of parallel filter. The device comes in a nice box and is unexpectedly heavy. The thing exudes luxury and solidity; a real must-have.

A manual is missing. The one on the website is hilarious: first many sentences about what not to do – do not get wet and so on – and then: connect it to the power strip of the installation. Point. There is a product description in broken English on the website. I gather that the Quantum Noise Resonator not only filters out some high-frequency noise, but also corrects the mains voltage. How it works exactly does not want to be clear to me. In any case, eight flashing LEDs can be seen after connection; that looks great fun and interesting.

The Effects of the V3.1 Quantum Noise Resonator The first serious listening session with the Quantum Noise Resonator took place over a year ago on the smaller stereo system in the study. The main system was out of order at the time due to a leak in the living room. The notes from then immediately make me enthusiastic again! The sound of this somewhat spicy sounding set was clearly more pleasant; everything immediately sounded cleaner, more relaxed and less sharp. The nicer timbres and quieter background were not to be missed.

I have found out for a while that all good conditioners have more or less the same tonal effects that could be traced back to on a common working principle: reducing the noise level, i.e. suppressing or removing high-frequency signals that enter the sensitive circuits via the supply voltage. Of course, this misery does not belong in the music signal and manifests itself as hardness, sharpness, unrest, a diffuse spatial image and the like. To be precise: when using a good conditioner, there are improvements in these areas.

Unfortunately, the second set had to take a step back, because the Telos is really too expensive for that. To the headset with it! I plugged it into the first power strip that feeds both the main system and the TV corner through subsequent power strips and conditioners. The effect on the main system was clearly audible, but frankly smaller than in the study. Actually, the improvements in the flat screen were the most obvious. I noticed more color contrast and deeper blacks in the picture and more refinement in the sound, especially when playing video clips from YouTube.

Making the Most of the V3.1 Quantum Noise Resonator Actually, you should always find out where an accessory is best comes into its own. Just think logically… the first power strip is followed by many subsequent steps of handling the supply voltage. Wouldn’t the effect of the Quantum Noise Resonator “dilute” too much? What if I plug it into the socket of the power amplifier? The power amplifier is not connected to the PS Audio Power Plant and therefore receives relatively “raw” power. And yes, I immediately heard a significantly greater effect!

When listening to the compilation CD of the series “The Complete Works of Johann Sebastian Bach on 160 CDs ”(Hänssler Edition). On track 5 a violinist does his best. This piece always sounded a bit sharp. That actually stayed that way. But now it was clear that this was the natural sharpness of the instrument and not the annoying added sharpness of the audio system. It was much more like a real violin with its own character; in this case of the “spicy” kind. What a difference in naturalness! With the CD with the Goldberg Variations of Bach by Pierre Hantai I heard a more pleasant, more characteristic and specific harpsichord. Magnificent! In addition, fast runs were easier to follow. Who said that accuracy and a warm musical sound can’t go together?

I could write many more pages with listening experiences, but the main thing is this: if connected to the best instead, the Quantum Noise Resonator from Telos is a high-class parallel filter. Perhaps most striking is that there is no disadvantage to use. This device simply makes the music on a high-quality system sound more refined and natural. Opinions may differ about the size of the effect; that it works and that no trouble is introduced seems beyond dispute to me. So don’t let the modest dimensions and the hefty asking price of the device fool you: this is a very relevant product for the target group of serious audiophiles with a top system. Maybe even an important product.

Telos Audio Quantum Magnetic Tuning CD Demagnetizer

Because of my positive experiences with the Quantum Noise Resonator, I was there when Telos recently came up with a CD Demagnetizer. It has been clear to me for several decades that CDs can sound better after some form of treatment. I have therefore tried and used many types of CD enhancers, often with satisfactory results. Demagnetising CDs is not new; we remember the Bedini Clarifier and the Furutech RD-1 and RD-2 (now available again as the Acoustic Revive RD-3). I have positive experiences with the Furutech RD-1; I regularly use it with the small set. According to the importer, the new device from Telos goes a considerable step further and is the ultimate CD handler. Well bring it on then!

The device looks like a crushed Noise Resonator; otherwise exactly the same design. When you switch it on, four blue LEDs will flash around the placed CD, as if the engines of a spaceship are activated. Nice though. Telos claims that the frequencies of the generated magnetic field have a bandwidth of up to 100 kHz, where other fixed frequency devices operate. A manual is also missing here. The manual on the website is again very concise and also contains sentences that do not apply to this device. Messy; that must be better. Fortunately, the use is very simple: pressing the only button sets the device 10 for seconds; press twice for one minute and press three times for five minutes. In front of 20 seconds so switch on twice. Hold the button briefly to switch it off in the meantime. In addition to optical discs, other things can also be demagnetized, such as cables and connectors. According to the importer, that is the reason that the device works on a battery: you can keep it everywhere. A charger is included; a full battery is said to last a whopping 995 Times 10 seconds.

The effects of the Telos Audio Design CD Demagnetizer To get a first impression, I went to a quick before-after review with about ten CDs from all genres I can dream of. I thought it would be a good idea to cover both sides of the CD for ten seconds. The manual does not state whether reversing makes sense. I immediately heard that something had happened after treatment, but initially had difficulty putting it into words. I found myself always having the urge to listen to the CD that was being treated. So I had to keep forcing myself to pick up the next CD. It took a while for the penny to drop… this of course meant that something went very well! Apparently the music touched me more than before after treatment.

Gradually, the effects became more apparent. In my experience, the strength varied a lot per CD. The low tones become cleaner, better articulated. There is more structure in the image; voices and instruments are better focused. Usually more focus gives the impression of “a small sound”; that was precisely not the case. The image becomes a little wider, deeper and more open, as if the walls of the recording room spontaneously fall over and some musicians take a step forward, backward or to the side. When singing with piano accompaniment by Anne Sofie von Otter, Barbara Bonney and so on, you suddenly hear every nuance. In an absolute sense, the effect is not always very great, but for a serious listener this is exactly what this hobby is all about. The difference between a very good sound and total emotion. Dear help, how beautiful this is! Pooh, relax …

With the Rosenberg Trio’s CD “Caravan”, I noticed that in addition to the increased definition of the instruments, there was also more equivalence. At track 12 guitar and vibraphone played together at the same volume, where I mainly heard the guitar at first. Wonderful. The experience with Blindman’s CD “Water and Fire” was nothing short of bizarre. On this remarkable CD several gentlemen with saxophones and a roaring and pounding organ pick up Handel’s most famous instrumental works in an infectious way. Initially on track 7 the sax playing the melody sounded rather diffuse: the sound came from everywhere and nowhere. After treatment, the enthusiastic horn player suddenly stood in a clear place, left of the middle. How is this possible, only as a result of a short treatment of the CD.

Finally, I have the DVD “93: 99 ”By Madonna on the home cinema set. With the song “Ray of Light” the increase in detail and the better intelligibility of the vocals was impressive. Everyone hears this improvement, for sure. I saw a little more color contrast on the image. Once again it became clear to me how brilliantly this song has been produced.

Conclusion Both Quantum Telos devices are, in my opinion, an asset to an already crowded market. The Quantum Noise Resonator is an absolutely trouble-free and effective parallel filter that works very well. The Quantum Magnetic Tuning CD Demagnetizer is able to squeeze the last bit of sound and refinement out of a digital disc and indeed seems the best of its kind. The effects are sure to be embraced by music lovers listening to carefully recorded music on a high quality system. Needless to say, I will no longer part with the new toys.

Quantum Noise Resonator: 4.5 stars

€ 1. 395 | kempelektroniks.nl

Rating: 4.5 / 5

Quantum Magnetic Tuning CD Demagnetizer: 4 stars

€ 995 | telos-audio.com.tw

Rating: 4/5

	Teufel Supreme On
Design	Closed
Case material	Plastic, aluminum, fabric, imitation leather
Converter size	40 mm
Frequency range	20 – 20000 Hz
Impedance	26 Om
Dimensions	14, 35 x 17, 14 x 6, 86 cm
Weight	0, 18 kg
Connectivity	Nluetooth 5 , 0. AAC, aptX, NFC, 3.5mm jack
Compatibility	Android, iOS, Windows
Approximate battery charge time	20 hours
Other	Auto power on / off, standby function, sound adjustment
Price	649 PLN

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BlitzWolf BW-VP6 is one of the cheapest available on the market Full HD projectors additionally equipped with built-in speakers.

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The projector comes with a full set of necessary cables and a small, handy remote control.

Although the producer declares that files in the .mkv format are supported, in our case attempts to play such films have been unsuccessful.

The keystone function may be beneficial in small Thanks to it, the projector does not have to stand in front of the wall / screen.

The average volume of the BlitzWolf BW-VP6 cooling system during operation is approximately 43, 7 dB (A). That’s a lot and the air noise is clearly audible.

BlitzWolf BW-VP6 is a solidly made projector that offers Full HD resolution at a low price. The image quality and brightness is really good, as is the sound quality and volume from the built-in speakers.

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What we all ask ourselves: how does the Spotify algorithm change?

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