The Divided States of America with Pat Kenny

Newstalk Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly brings us some of the best tech tools for your desk whether you are working remotely or in the office.

MOPHIE – Snap+ Wireless Stand - €59.95 from Zagg.com

15W wireless charging stand compatible with snap and MagSafe with European Adapter

Well By Karl Henry Adjustable Desk - €100 from Dunnes Stores

This desk is to be placed on a table or desk and is adjustable to four different height levels which will ensure that whether you are sitting or standing, neck and back pain will be reduced

 Portable Monitor, ARZOPA 15.6 Inch, Portable Screen €188 from Amazon

This is a portable monitor, that is incredibly light weight and is a dream companion for those who work from home and at a hot desk set up / out and about.

 

 

Newstalk Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly reviews the indoor/outdoor BBQ from George Foreman

Review Notes

This is a 'quick, efficient and clean alternative to a gas or charcoal BBQ', it acts as both a freestanding outdoor grill and an indoor grill, so you can use it all year round, regardless of the weather.

It's a winner for those short on space too. And as it's an electric grill, it's ideal for apartments, patios, caravans and other areas where charcoal or propane can't be used. There won't be any need to mess about with gas cylinders or charcoal.

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Newstalk Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly reviews the new iPad Air and will answer listeners tech questions.

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Newstalk Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly joined Pat to discuss the tech story of the day that Twitter has agreed to sell to Elon Musk.

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Our Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly joined Pat this morning with a review of the Oppo Find X5 Pro and Jess also answered listeners' technology queries.

 Review Notes.

Good: Overall, the quality of the Find X5 Pro is excellent, from its display to the camera to the performance. It is powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip and can handle everyday tasks without breaking a sweat. 

 Not so good: If you are a fan of camera gimmicks, the Find X5 Pro is light on this front. Instead it focuses on delivering a decent performance in low light, which it more or less delivers on. 

 The rest: The phone comes with fast charging – 80 watt wired and 50 watt wireless charging – so you can power up and be on your way in a matter of minutes. 

 Verdict An admirable follow-up to the Find X3 Pro, even if it doesn’t make some of the big leaps of its predecessor. 

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Newstalk Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly joined Pat this morning with a review of the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio.

Review Details:

Windows 11

Intel® Core™ i5-11300H Processor

RAM: 16 GB / Storage: 256 GB SSD

Quad HD touchscreen / 120 Hz

Battery life: Up to 19 hours

This is the latest in the Surface range that goes up against the Apple MacBook Pro.

At first glance, this device is a laptop: it opens like a laptop and has a conventional keyboard. But if you reach for the top of the screen, grab it at either side and tilt it back, you'll quickly see why it's different.   

If you pull the screen forward, it tents over the keyboard. There's another set of magnets here to hold it in place in what Microsoft calls 'Stage mode'.  This is an ideal position for watching videos, making presentations, or working with an external keyboard. 

Pull the screen forward again and it folds down against the keyboard, into 'Studio mode'. Here you're working with it as if it was a tablet, with the screen at a slight angle.

If you've been using Microsoft's Surface devices, you'll find the Surface Laptop Studio a pleasing upgrade.

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This morning on the show Jess Kelly our Technology Correspondent reviewed the Samsung S22 Ultra and answered listeners tech questions.

Samsung S22 Ultra review notes

If you were a fan of the Galaxy Note, this is the phone for you.

This 6.8-inch Amoled display is one of the best screens you can get on any smartphone.

As usual, the cameras are a particularly strong card for Samsung’s top flagship phone.

Samsung has made the S-Pen handy and beginner-friendly,

The S22’s battery life is between good and excellent.

The S22 Ultra comes at three different price points here: €1,299 (8GB Ram and 128GB storage), €1,399 (12GB, 256GB) and €1,499 (12GB, 512GB).   it always lasted at least a full day.

Jess Kelly joins us again and this week Jess brings us a review of the Nokia Clarity Earbuds.

Review notes 

Inside their comfortable, ear-hugging form, the Nokia Clarity Earbuds are packed full of features. The unique light ring serves as a stylish and subtle indicator to others that you're on a call, while the dual mic with Qualcomm® cVc™ technology reduces background noise. Enjoy superb sound quality for up to 45 hours thanks to the charging carry case.

ideal for someone looking for comfortable in-ears to wear while working

The outside of the headphones light up when you’re on a call

The call quality is very impressive

They are very lightweight - but the charging case is not as neat as others such as the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2

They pair very easily with Android and Apple devices

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Our Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly reviews the Nokia C-Series and answers listeners' tech questions.

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Jess Kelly reviews the whoop 4.0 which is a different kind of wearable. It doesn’t have a screen, but Whoop 4.0 is possibly the smartest bit of training kit you should can if you are trying to improve your athletic performance. The small sensor tracks your heart rate, your blood oxygen level, your skin temperature, and your sleep, silently collecting data and shuffling it over to the app on your smartphone to be assessed.

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