Jason, Author at Thumb Culture

20Sep

By Jason2 Comments

JBL Quantum TWS Earbud Review

Earbuds are now commonplace when out in public bringing a lovely convenience to listening to music as well as looking like you are talking to yourself, whilst otherwise engaged on a phone call or work meeting. JBL have recently added a set of earbuds to their range, which have for the first time, infiltrated the gaming market. Enter the JBL Quantum TWS gaming earbuds! JBL Quantum TWS - Adaptive Tech for the Win? So here we have earbuds that are said to be designed for gaming and have monstrous compatibility across the board. Show me more I say! Design and Control The JBL Quantum TWS earbuds come in a small and vibrant box that is adorned with the JBL tagline "Dare to Listen" down the side. I always tend to read that in a Del Boy off Only Fools & Horses voice for some reason....

Train Life – A Railway Simulator PC Review

11Sep

By JasonNo Comments

PC Reviews

Train Life – A Railway Simulator PC Review

Train Life - A Railway Simulator is the latest release from Polish devs Simteract. Published by Nacon, it is out now on PC and will be coming to consoles on 22nd September. Being a lover, for some bizarre reason, of transport tycoon-style games, I looked forward to actually being able to take part in the driving, as well as the managing of a railway empire. Train Life - A Lot Different to Park Life! Simteract appears to be a very interesting developer that originally focussed on creating professional simulators for training purposes, with a train simulator being one of them. They began to make games in 2018 and had the ability to build their creations based on the simulation technology that they already had perfected. From Traffic AI to City Generators, they seem very well set up ...

6Sep

By JasonNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

Gadget Discovery Club Review

Nearly everybody that I know has a subscription of some type, be it Netflix, PlayStation+, Xbox Game Pass. The list is endless. They all aim to provide a service that opens up usability for all, as well as help you discover new things. How about one for tech gadgets? Mystery Box of Tech You Say? Gadget Discovery Club is such a service whereby for a set quarterly, or annual, fee and you will receive 4 mystery tech boxes throughout the year. With the promise that each box will have 1 to 4 gadgets inside and it contents retail at over £100, it seems like a no-brainer, doesn't it? The Get Go When you initially set up your plan you are asked how tech savvy you are, giving 3 choices ranging from "not very" to "gadget geek" before selecting your payment choice. That is pretty much it. Sit ...

Harmon Explore 2022 Reveals New JBL Audio Devices

30Aug

By JasonNo Comments

Hardware & Tech, News & Updates

Harmon Explore 2022 Reveals New JBL Audio Devices

Jas was lucky enough to get an invite to Harmon's latest press presentation and wow did it reveal some awesome JBL audio tech! Lou Schreurs, the vice president for commercialisation & sustainability consumer audio began by explaining how their products were starting to move towards their 2040 goal to become carbon neutral. With reduced packaging, recycled fabric and high-quality PCR plastic, he explained how the move was vital in order to have a sustainable product while considering the whole cradle-to-grave process. It was incredible to see a company working so hard into sustainability research. The JBL Clip 4 Eco and Go 3 Eco were shown as examples of some of the new eco-friendly products. JBL Dolby Atmos Soundbars were next on the agenda with 4 versions coming out i...

9Aug

By JasonNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

Eufy Dual Camera Doorbell Review

Whatever physical gaming software or hardware you order online, it is guaranteed that at some point there will be a knock at the door. Now while a majority of courier transactions will happen while somebody is at home, there is always the chance that the courier will leave the package on the doorstep, take a photo and leave. Wouldn't it be nice to know that a package has been left at your door? Wouldn't it also be great to have some form of security watching over the package until it is safely collected? Well EUFY has thought very hard and long about this issue and has produced a doorbell security system that houses not just one but two cameras for double protection. EUFY Dual Camera Doorbell - Always Watching Whether it is guarding your gaming shed, room or front entrance, doorbell came...

4Aug

By JasonNo Comments

PC Reviews

PlateUp! PC Review

PlateUp! by devs It's happening and published by The Yogscast is a hectic co-op roguelite cooking game with a twist. Launched on PC today (4th Aug), team TC managed a few sneaky games prior to release. PlateUp! - More Than You Can Eat? If you enjoy games like Overcooked but have always wanted to chew on that little bit more of a challenge when it comes to the business side, then this could be what you are looking for. Gameplay Plateup! is in essence the amalgamation of both the cooking and serving concept along with managing a restaurant. While the frantic gameplay is a given when customers enter your eatery and begin ordering food, PlateUp! offers a lot deeper action in terms of customisation. Playable as single player, local co-op, online and remote play together, PlateUp! is acce...

27Jul

By JasonNo Comments

News & Updates

Anker Reveal GaNPrime Chargers

Fast at charging, smarter and greener high-wattage chargers are almost here! Fast Charging Just Received a Turbo! We all love chargers but let's face it, in today's high-tech gaming world, the faster we get to 100% the better! Anker Ups Their Game! Coming to the UK very soon are 3 amazingly quick plug-in chargers, recently unveiled by Anker as part of their GaNPrime range. According to Steven Yang, the CEO of Anker Innovations, "GaNPrime represents a new era in charging." With a world devoted to becoming more energy efficient, Mr Yang further elaborates; "In addition to delivering a faster and safer charging experience, our new GaNPrime chargers offer significant savings in energy consumption, reinforcing Anker's commitment to a more sustainable future." What is GaNPrime I he...

11Jul

By JasonNo Comments

Features, Hardware & Tech

The Best Streaming Setup Ever?

Have you ever fancied yourself as a streamer or wanted to up your game a bit on your twitch streams? Well, I may just have the perfect setup for you! Here at TC we have been fortunate enough to test all manner of hardware over the years however for me, these 3 devices have certainly enhanced the streaming experience. Lights, Camera, Microphone! As you can read from the line above, I'm going to give you the rundown on my top 3 streaming devices. Let's crack on and let's have some of your feedback on your favourite setup! Camera When it comes to your looks being cast into that little box on the screen, the clarity of your picture is almost as important as your gameplay. People enjoy watching your reactions to celebrating that amazing win and equally your frustrations at being rinsed for ...

JBL Unveil New True Wireless Earbud Range

7Jul

By JasonNo Comments

News & Updates

JBL Unveil New True Wireless Earbud Range

JBL have recently unveiled their exciting new range of True Wireless Earbuds (TWS) during a recent live stream! JBL, Taking Audio to the Next Level! So what has been revealed, how much and when! Over to JBL for the rundown! JBL Live Pro 2 - £129 True Adaptive Noise Cancelling with smart ambient features, improved battery life and 6 microphones for perfect call quality, meet the JBL Live Pro 2 earbuds. Whether it’s music, a podcast or Zoom call, enjoy the best performance anywhere life takes you with JBL Signature Sound. The JBL Live Pro 2 in-ear true wireless earbuds feature 11mm drivers in a ‘stick’ closed design with oval tubes to ensure better noise cancellation and enhanced audio quality. Its True Adaptive Noise Cancelling with smart ambient enables users to adjust the a...

1Jul

By Jason1 Comment

Hardware & Tech

GameSir X3 Review

Mobile gaming has been evolving for years ever since snake gave us other things to do than actually ring and text people. With the advent of more sophisticated mobile phones along with cloud-based game streaming, controlling your favourite racer or fps can be a bit limiting when trying to rub your fingers and thumbs over the touch screen. While devices have been around for the last couple of years to allow you to provide your mobile phone with thumbsticks and buttons, I must say that I haven't seen anything quite like GameSir's latest device, the X3. GameSir X3 - Gaming that is chilled to the max Let's go and have some fun and see what this mobile gaming controller can deliver! Be sure to like, share and comment if you have any views on mobile gaming controllers, could this be your n...