Tech Tools

Compiled by CIARA O'BRIEN

COD: MW3 Ear Force Bravo Headset

€195

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is on the way, and with it, some serious gaming sessions. So you may as well save yourself the trouble and get your hands on one of these: the Ear Force Bravo Headset. The wireless headset will work across all platforms – Xbox, PS3, PC and Mac – and allows you to customise your audio through a fully-programmable Digital Signal Processor. The chat mic is clever too; as the game volume increases, so will the volume level of the mic, so you can still be heard over explosions and general mayhem. And youll get up to 10 hours of game time out of a single charge.

Turtlebeach.com

Digital Spoon Measure

€23

We all own at least one horribly sensible gadget. The Digital Spoon Measure falls into that category, especially if you get confused by tablespoons versus teaspoons in recipes. Not only is it compact, but its actually useful, measuring powder, granules and liquids up to 300g capacity. Its got two graduated, interchangeable scoops that measure tablespoons, teaspoons and liquids for you. The digital readout in the handle, meanwhile, will weigh solid objects accurately. It automatically resets itself to zero too, so you dont have to keep adjusting it. Time to rethink the humble kitchen scales, maybe?

firebox.com

BassJump 2

€69.99

Twelve Souths portable BassJump subwoofer has long been a favourite of serious music fans, turning MacBooks and iMacs into sound systems to be proud of. The device creates a fuller sound, adding mid and low tones to your existing set-up without cluttering up the desktop with cables. BassJump 2 is the updated version of the USB-powered subwoofer, with improved software that boosts sound by eight decibels, and also increases compatibility. You can now use it with iMac and Apple Thunderbolt Display speakers, in addition to third party USB and headphone-connected speakers. Its even portable enough to use with the MacBook Air and take on the road.

Twelvesouth.com