Just got a Bluetooth speaker. It’s not just the fact it bangs out lovely sound. It’s the potential prank ability. I have recently heard of a man that paired his device to his neighbours’ speakers, played spooky noises. Apparently they moved out. I’ve no idea if that story is true or not.
I like the fact that I can recharge it from a power pack or solar panel. This should come in handy if I have to hole up anywhere.
Speaking of holes, the reactive technology is excellent. If you are (for example) digging a hole, the beam is less intense as you point it down into the earth to see what you are doing. When you look up to scan the treeline and make sure nobody is watching you, the beam becomes more intense. Works much better than I anticipated.
You can also create different profiles on an app (which links to the headlamp via bluetooth) so you can program specific settings for differing situations without having to faff about. Need to examine those cable ties closely? Switch to your preprogrammed ‘close security’ setting;)
Like the red light function (good for retaining night vision).
Comfy and secure headstrap. It won’t get dislodged in a struggle.
Seems to hold a charge well but not really tested maximum duration yet.
So would this be OK for digging a deepish hole in the pitch black night, in a frantic way? I was only asking this because I find when digging a hole, you are jerking forward then back quite a lot and the one i have keeps coming off. Really no good when in a hurry. Works fine when I have a little more time or an accomplice, or helper, whatever you want to call them!
Main gadget of 2017 has been the new laptop. Already paid for itself with the help of a second rate developer, blisteringly quick for work and able to play games nicely and all.
A lot of the time, it’s not what technology is that’s important. It’s what it enables. I’ve spent a few Saturdays playing networked games with P2, as Young Adult #2 is known in this context. We’ve played a bit of Borderlands, a LOT of Phantasy Star Online and I had a go at showing P2 her first RTS last night. She is not yet impressed.
Next up, we’re playing 7 Days To Die, a crafting game set in a zombie apocalypse. After an extended hiatus watching reality TV, P2 is back. That lappy might be the best gadget I’ve ever owned
The best gadget I think I have bought are a set of global knives. Ten years on they are still capable of slicing half my finger off without me realising.