If you've ever tried running or working out with a set of cabled headphones, you likely know the feeling of inconvenience they present. If the cords aren't getting in the way somehow, they're banging around and generating line noise. When you're done, they need to get wrapped up without tangling. Depending on the workout intensity, you might need to wipe sweat and/or grime off too.
Wireless headphones make listening to music during rigorous activity a breeze. Try it once, and you're likely to ditch your old ways and go cordless. While there are a selection of wireless headphones to choose from, very few have water- or sweat-resistance in mind. One such kind by BlueAnt goes a step further with waterproof earbuds you can rinse off for quick cleaning.
Design
The BlueAnt Pump HD Sportbuds may appear to look big and strange for those new to this type of product. By type, I mean wireless earbuds that go behind the ear. The exterior is soft to the touch, and it's designed to help wick away moisture. A short, flat cable connects the right to left, which is pretty much all you need. The USB port is safely secured under a watertight, silicone seal.
They look bigger than they feel
The controls are located on the right-ear unit. I like how the buttons are raised and far apart from each other to feel them individually. Thankfully, the earbuds stay in place and don't require adjustment after each button press. A long press on the volume buttons serve to skip and replay songs. The play/pause doubles for power as well as taking hands-free calls. That's it!
The BlueAnt Pump HD Sportbuds beep at you when pairing has been successful, when min or max volumes have been reached, when it's turning on/off, and when it's running low on battery. So long as you're paying attention, you'll never have to wonder what's going on. However, if you have a few questions, the included manual is simple and lays out the main parts you'll want to know. But if you're ever paired a Bluetooth speaker or device to your smartphone or tablet, you'll feel right at home.
These earbuds are designed tough and built to last. You can toss them in a bag with little concern about being crushed (good luck with trying to crush). The short cable is tangle-free and features some durable rubber connections to the main earbud body. These, too, aren't likely to rip apart unless you're applying that kind of destructive force. Otherwise, the BlueAnt Pump HD Sportbuds are going to handle everything you'll be doing in a day.
Despite the diminutive size, these earbuds can deliver at least eight hours of playtime before needing to charge back up. I've been able to squeak out a little over nine hours, likely due to lower-volume listening levels. Either way, for most people, the BlueAnt Pump HD Sportbuds can provide music for a week's worth of workouts.
Comfort
If you've never worn wireless earbuds like these before, it'll take a bit of practice to get them on quickly. The neck part that goes over the ear is flexible, so I just stick the buds in my ears and work the body up and around. Once they're on, adjust them a bit and you're probably good to go. Included in the package is an array of different-sized tips as well as stabilizers for better hold. There's also a set of foam tips to use when you need to have a greater audible awareness of your…
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We've been warned, and teased, and warned again. At long last, Nvidia's Shield Tablet has gone official, unfortunately a couple of days too late to surprise in any way. But regardless of the mystery being shattered to pieces prematurely, you have to admit the chip maker's sophomore gaming device effort improves last year's hesitant rookie stab at the tricky market by leaps and bounds.
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Today is a big day! It's the 20th anniversary of Walt Disney World's Tower of Terror ride, which makes its home in Hollywood Studios at the Orlando resort (amongst other places). In honor of the day when the best ride Disney World ever Imagineered was welcomed, here are 5 facts about the technology that went into this innovation that was way ahead of its time.
1. The ride vehicle is unlike any other free-fall system in the world.
When Tower of Terror first premiered in 1994, the ride system was entirely unique and blew the free-fall market out of the water. Where most rides operate on a standard, immovable vertical track, Tower of Terror's vehicles have the ability to move in and out of the vertical motion shaft and the freedom to move horizontally as the ride dictates.
Fun fact: At 199 feet tall, one more foot would have forced the Imagineers to include flashing red lights on the top of the building as per FAA regulations, which would have ruined the illusion. One full drop inside the tower is a complete 170 feet.
2. The hotel's permanent guests are projected into forced perspective space using a complicated illusion technique.
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Xiaomi, aka the Apple of China, is ready to go up against current-generation Android giants such as Samsung's Galaxy S5 or HTC's One M8, although strictly looking at Mi 4's numbers, it may have a hard time edging out LG's G3.
That's because, defying seemingly bona fide rumors and speculation, Mi 3's highly anticipated sequel has debuted in the limelight with a 5-inch Full HD screen, not a 5.5-inch Quad HD. The good news is one…
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Alongside the Xiaomi Mi 4 launch, the Chinese company announced a VERY affordable smart wearable called the Mi Band. In China, it is set to cost CN¥79 which ends up being about $13. Most fitness trackers on the market are about 4 times that price, and that's on the low end. So it's safe to assume the Mi Band probably isn't capable of all the same fitness capabilities. However, it's not exactly useless. The Mi Band can track your movement (both walking or running) and sleeping patterns.
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