#bluetooth speaker multiple pairing

[orangameelectronics]

Bluetooth Speaker Portable LED Digital Display Alarm Clock Bt Speaker FM Radio

I am beyond excited to share with you a game-changing gadget that has taken my music experience to a whole new level - the Bluetooth Speaker Portable LED Digital Display Alarm Clock Bt Speaker FM Radio! 

With its sleek design and compact size, this little powerhouse has become an indispensable part of my daily routine. Whether I'm jamming to my favorite tunes or waking up to the sound of my favorite radio station, this speaker clock has got my back! 

The LED digital display is a sight to behold! It not only shows the time in bold, easy-to-read numbers, but it also illuminates my room with a vibrant array of colors. It's like having a mini disco party in my bedroom!

[sirfrogsworth]

Froggie's Guide to Budget Headphones

@nimrella I am more well versed in traditional audio and home theater with big honking speakers, so I don't have much personal experience with headphones and headphone accessories. But I can tell you what I've learned from other people who are in the headphone world. And since you are starting more within the "budget" range I think I am somewhat qualified to guide you at this level.

You have three paths to choose from...

Wireless, low impedance wired (no amplification required), and high impedance wired (amplification required).

Basically... easy, medium, and hard.

But also... good, better, best.

Wireless Headphones

Wireless headphones have come a long way. Audiophiles used to scoff at them but now there are options that really do sound fantastic and the Bluetooth data rates are good enough to deliver high resolution audio. They also have noise cancellation options which may be desirable. If you do not have a quiet, dedicated space for listening to music you might find high end noise cancellation a godsend. People love them especially for planes, trains, and automobiles.

I don't know if everyone knows how noise cancellation works or not, but basically the headphones have microphones that listen to the world around you. They measure the incoming sound and then generate an opposite sound that just about kills ambient noise. If you play the same sound 180 degrees out of phase it basically nullifies those sound waves. The tech works best between 50 Hz and 1000 Hz. For reference we hear between 20 Hz and 20,000 Hz (lower if you are old). So anything super high or super low pitched can still get through.

In any case, if that sounds appealing, wireless headphones should be a consideration.

The other advantage of wireless headphones would be the ease of use. They pair to your phone, your laptop, your TV. They have controls to help you pause and skip songs and change volume. Some allow you to take phone calls.

But the big downside is the sound quality takes a bit of a hit. As I said, the bluetooth standards have actually gotten very very good. (Though there are audiophiles who will swear it still sounds like a 1990s MP3.) So streaming the actual media files are not really an issue. But trying to cram all of that tech into lightweight headphones you can wear around town all day requires compromises and added expense. Not to mention the battery has a limited lifespan. You may have more limited or inconsistent frequency response, poor dynamic range, distortion problems, weak output, and a high noise floor. Wireless options still can't match wired headphone systems in the same price range. And the wireless options that come close are quite spendy.

Wireless Headphones Suggestions

In your price range the two wireless options that I hear mentioned over and over again are the Sony WH-1000 series and the Bose QuietComfort. They are both well regarded for having a good mix of sound quality and noise cancellation while also being a decent value. You might be able to visit a Best Buy and demo them to see if you prefer the sound and comfort of one over the other.

The Apple AirPods Max are said to work really well within the Apple ecosystem. They have some interesting spatial sound modes and very good audio quality. I've heard the noise cancellation is some of the best currently available. But they seem too expensive and a lot of people feel they are too heavy. I also suspect they are due for an update. That said, if you wait for the new ones to come out and buy used, they could come into your price range. I'd really only suggest these if you have multiple Apple products that you will be streaming sound from.

Before we move into wired headphones, let's go over some terms that you might see pop up when doing research and reading reviews.

Froggie's Glossary of Audiophile Terminology

Driver A speaker is made up of drivers. Some speakers have a woofer, a midrange, and a tweeter. Each individual thing is a driver. And with headphones you will often hear "headphone driver" instead of speaker because it is more specific. Headphones typically have an all-in-one driver that does all frequencies. A woofymidteet.

That's not a thing.

I made that up.

Frequency Response This is the range of frequencies produced by the drivers from low to high. You want to make sure your headphones have good, deep bass. That will make more of a difference than anything else. It's the foundation of all sound and what is sorely lacking in devices with small/cheap speakers.

Music typically doesn't go much below 40 Hz in the bass range. So if you are only interested in music listening, that is plenty deep. Movies can go down to 20 Hz, but this isn't necessary for a good immersive experience unless you have giant subwoofers. So if you find something that can play ~40 Hz with decent output, you should be all good. Every speaker has a frequency response curve. It looks something like this.

The X-axis represents the frequency and the Y-axis represents the volume in decibels. We are most concerned with the 40 to 10K Hz section, as most sound happens there.

I'm not going to go super in-depth and overwhelm everyone, but typically you want this graph to look fairly flat in that range. A flat-ish line will give you a "neutral" response.

The above graph gets a little bumpy in the high frequencies. That means those frequencies will have a higher volume than the lower frequencies. If a higher frequency has a big peak, that could make your sound seem too bright or tinny.

Or you could have the opposite problem. You could have a null in the bass where the output dips below everything else. This can make your sound a bit anemic and lacking punch.

Whereas a more flat speaker will output all frequencies at about the same volume and sound much more balanced and smooth.

Equalization or EQ A flat response is good because it will accept EQ well. Equalization is where you add peaks and dips in volume deliberately to taste.

This can be as simple as 3 knobs.

Or it can be a more complicated parametric EQ.

A lot of digital EQ methods have presets to help get you started. I promise it isn't as intimidating as it looks.

Some people like to buy speakers/headphones that are EQ'd how they prefer out of the box. (Or if you get Beats by Dre they just turn the bass all the way up and say "Fuck them other frequencies!") But this is often a bit of a crapshoot because it is hard to EQ a speaker that sounds good in every room or every environment or just to varying individual preferences.

By making the speaker more neutral, it can be much easier to equalize specifically to your needs and enjoyment.

So if you like the bass a little bassier and the mids a little quieter, you have the power to dial that in with great specificity on a neutral speaker. You can apply any EQ you wish and you won't be fighting the speaker's predetermined response.

Basically if you are reading reviews and the headphones are described as "flat" or "neutral" that's a good thing (in my opinion). Just remember nothing is going to be perfectly flat. We're shooting for flat-ish.

If you do decide to get a neutral sounding pair of headphones you may find them a little bland out of the box. Do not panic. You just need to learn a bit about how to apply EQ, but thankfully YouTube is plentiful with tutorials.

The Harman Curve was researched to be most liked by the most people, so you might start there. (Also, SoundSource is a very popular EQ app for Mac.)

Dynamic Range This is the spectrum of how quiet to loud something can get. If you have speakers that can render both a pin drop and a big explosion with great fidelity and proper intensity, you will be in audio heaven. There is so much emotion and drama that can be expressed by expansive dynamic range and most cheap speakers compress it to an inch of its life. When the soft and the loud sounds are the same you miss out on so much audio information intended by the composer.

Distortion This is just how loud a speaker can go without breaking up. Low distortion is good. While every driver distorts at some point, usually that is at a much higher volume than you will use. This typically only plagues cheap, tiny drivers.

Sound Pressure Level (SPL) This is a measurement of how loud a speaker can get. While you don't want to listen to anything louder than a sustained average decibel level of 80 to 85, you do want peaks over 100, especially in the bass. Bass is less damaging to ears and hearing damage is all about sustained volume rather than quick peaks here and there. Most headphones can comfortably do an SPL between 90 and 110 dB. The ability to go louder is good, but only because that expands headroom, not because you should actually listen to them that loud. So if the headphones can get super loud, that means they will have a much easier time delivering normal levels.

Noise Floor Every sound system has background noise. You know that static you hear when you turn a radio up really loud when there is no sound playing? That is your noise floor. You want that to be as quiet as possible because if you turn up the volume, you don't just turn up the volume of the sounds you want to hear, you also turn up the volume of that background noise.

If you can find a headphone system with a decent low noise floor and you can also find a very quiet space to listen in, you could have a religious experience. I don't think people realize how much the room you are in matters, even when listening to headphones. When you are in a quiet room, you can play at lower volumes. And that can mitigate a lot of the problems associated with cranking the volume. You won't damage your ears for one thing. But the speakers won't have to work as hard so you'll have less distortion and better clarity.

Noise mostly comes from the amplifier, which I will talk about later on.

Froggie Pro Tip: If you want cheap speakers to perform better, go to a quiet room and move them as close as possible. This allows you to play them at a lower output while maintaining your desired perceived volume.

Okay, now we can finally talk about...

Wired Headphones

You have open back and closed back styles.

Open back tends to have a more natural sound and feels more comfortable. Like listening to regular speakers. People generally feel they are able to listen to them longer because they don't create a seal and cause pressure on your ear drum. However, if sound can get out, it can also get in. So with open back headphones people nearby will be able to hear what you are listening to. And if you are not in a quiet room, all of that sound will leak in. Meaning you have to increase the volume and the noise floor and the distortion.

Closed back seals off your ears and gives you a quiet and immersive experience. You can be in a noisier room without having to crank the volume as much. Some prefer this style just because it helps them feel like they are going into their own personal dimension of sound. These are great for ASMR too. But ear fatigue can become an issue and you may need to take little breaks to let your ears breathe and your ear drums rest.

And the last thing we need to discuss is impedance.

The impedance of headphones mostly determines how hard they are to amplify. Impedance is measured in ohms which is this little horseshoe symbol... Ω.

Lower ohms means less electrical resistance and easier to amplify.

Higher ohms means more electrical resistance and difficult to amplify.

If you get headphones rated below 100 ohms, they can typically be driven by smartphones and laptops just by plugging into a standard headphone jack. Though depending on the device, 100 may sound a little quiet so you may want to go lower. 30 ohms is fairly typical if you plan to drive your headphones with everyday electronics.

Above 100 ohms you are going to need some sort of amplification—usually a DAC with a headphone amplifier. (There are DACs without amplification so be sure to check that.)

A DAC, or digital-to-analog converter, is already built into your phone and laptop. But those are very small, don't have a lot of power, and might have a higher noise floor due to interference from other components and heat and just a lot of electrical signals nearby.

By getting an external DAC w/amplifier you separate out the components, make them larger and more powerful, and typically improve the sound quality. Because it is more isolated, the amplification can be much quieter despite being more powerful.

If you plan to stay in a static location and you have high impedance headphones, you can get a little box DAC that sits on your desk. It works like an external sound card for your computer. If you record music or stream, a digital audio interface works great as well (remember to check the Ω).

But if you need to be more mobile with your headphones you can get a little USB dongle DAC, though you will probably not get the same sound quality and power.

Both will be superior to the internal DAC built into your computing devices.

So, low impedance headphones are easier if you need to move around.

High impedance headphones are better for staying put in a single location unless you get a dongle DAC.

Just remember, high and low impedance doesn't necessarily indicate quality. It's just that in order to drive high impedance headphones you need the larger amplifier with the nicer components and, by necessity, you automatically get that quality bump.

You can get very good low impedance headphones. However, if you power them *only* with a smartphone, you may not use them to their full potential. Which is why getting an external DAC is a good idea regardless.

But the nice thing about low impedance is you can get the headphones and still use them until you save up for the DAC. Or you can use them as normal while out and about and have a special listening spot at home with the DAC.

To review...

Low impedance and high impedance can both be high quality.

Low impedance (less than 100 ohms) works with anything.

High impedance (more than 100 ohms) requires amplification.

Both will be used to their full potential with a DAC/headphone amplifier of some kind.

Wired Headphones Suggestions

Again, I have not personally listened to any of these. I am just relaying what experts I trust have mentioned as being nice quality in your price range.

The beyerdynamic DT 770 headphones are some of the most well-regarded budget headphones I've heard of. They come in low and high impedance versions.

The Sennheiser HD 560 high impedance headphones are also praised for their value and performance.

If you can go a little pricier...

The HIFIMAN Sundara headphones have low impedance and can be driven easily by all your devices.

And the HIFIMAN Edition XS are even lower impedance and about the same price.

And if you want to try a DAC, I've heard good things about both Fosi and Schiit (yes, like the poopies), though there are many different brands. Just make sure the DAC has a headphone amplifier rated for the ohms you need.

The FOSI K5 Pro is a cheap "beginner" DAC that will power anything up to 300 ohms. This is the kind that sits on your desk.

And if you want a more portable dongle DAC, you can get something like the iFi Go Link.

I've also heard good things about the AudioQuest Dragonfly, though I hate recommending AudioQuest products due to them claiming they can do magical things. They use scientific gobbledygook to scam customers most of the time. That said, the DragonFly might be their only valid product.

Note from Future Froggie: AudioQuest just can't help themselves. While the Dragonfly itself is a good product and not a scam, they developed the "DragonTail", which is a scam.

It's just a USB A to C Adapter for the Dragonfly. But they have to find a way to justify 30 fucking dollars so they came up with this bullshit.

Definitely need to stabilize my geometry. If I have unstable geometry that could lead to quixotic trigonometry. And we all know that could introduce vertices into dodecahedrons. Which leads straight to accelerated cosmotic entropy catalyzing the heat death of the universe.

Fucking AudioQuest.

ANYWAY...

An inexpensive DAC may be all you ever need but DACs can get crazy expensive—just like headphones. And if you are really fancy you can get a DAC and a headphone amplifier as separate items. Audiophiles claim when you simplify components to a singular function you increase quality. While I think there is some small truth to that, I suspect they just think the tubes look neat.

Froggie's Disclaimer: I am not telling you to get these specific things, but I do think you'll probably be happy with anything I've suggested. But sound is a subjective experience and it is always best to test things out before you buy them, if possible. Or make sure there is a return policy. You might see if there is a brick-and-mortar store nearby that allows you to demo headphones. Remember that comfort can be just as crucial as sound quality for long listening sessions.

Final Thoughts

Good sound has been life changing for me. And I am excited when anyone goes down this journey. While the stuff mentioned is considered "budget" by audiophiles, this can give you a good starting point if you want to upgrade down the road. You'll get to know your preferences and get a better understanding of how this all works and choose your own adventure from there.

Though it is very possible you'll be quite content with "budget" and the sound quality is more than enough.

Personally, while I am very happy with my current home theater setup, I am hopeful one day I can upgrade one budget tier above where I currently am and that will be my endgame. I've heard $10,000 speakers and it is mostly a land of diminishing returns once you reach that level.

I'm fine in "budget" land.

Further Research

I didn't mention the different types of headphone drivers because I didn't want to put too much data in everyone's head. But if you want to do additional research you can learn about the 4 main types... dynamic, planar magnetic, electrostatic, and balanced armature.

[honeyedmiller]

The Night Before // Pedro Pascal

warnings: implications of smut and sooooooo much fluff I could CRY. hope y'all enjoy <3

word count: 1.7k

-

synopsis: You and Pedro had been dating for awhile, and finally decided to give yourselves to each other. Now it's the morning after, and you can't get last night's events out of your head.

(p.s. omfg this gif makes me want to dramatically CRY UGH)

You stirred slightly, eyes slowly fluttering open. The sun's bright rays beamed through your lover's bedroom, the ivory curtains doing a poor job at keeping the light from your eyes.

You felt a pair of strong, muscular arms wrapped around your bare abdomen, bringing a sleepy smile to your glowing complexion. You could tell he was still asleep by the slow, even sounds of his breath that blew against the back of your neck.

Your eyes darted to the clock on the bedside table— 7:30 a.m. You were surprised you woke so early, considering how late you stayed up due to last night's events.

Oh, last nights events.

You'd been dating Pedro for a few months now, and he absolutely adored you. He'd show you off to the world whenever given the chance, proud to call you his. He made you feel so special, so loved, and never let a day pass by where you didn't feel the unwavering love he had for you.

You finally admitted last night that you loved each other, and that's when you two decided to give yourselves over to one another. Sure, you've had multiple occasions where everything got hot and heavy, but it never exceeded a certain point until last night.

The memories of last night coursed through your mind, imprinting themselves into your soul. You could still feel the way his hands roamed your body, making your skin feel like it was on fire. You could feel his lips against yours and various other parts of your body, making you blush once more. You could also recall his words, still very fresh in your mind, of him praising you and telling you how absolutely breathtaking you were.

He made you feel like a goddess— and to him, you absolutely were. You loved this man more than anything, and you made sure he knew that.

He took his time with you. He didn't rush a thing, and made sure you knew he was all in, and you were his end game. You were it for him, no one else. He'd found his soulmate, his forever, his life partner. The overwhelming feeling of it all washed over him last night all at once, nearly making him cry tears of absolute exultation.

At first, you'd always had a hard time expressing your feelings, and Pedro was hesitant to fully commit to a relationship in fear of getting hurt. It took so long to build that strong form of trust between you both, but the moment it happened, you both dove into it head first. Neither of you regretted the decision to do so.

Breaking from your daze, you turn your head to see a peaceful looking Pedro. A soft smile grazed your lips and you moved to kiss his forehead ever so tenderly. He didn't move an inch, which made you stifle a giggle. Slowly, you unwrap his arms from you, already missing the warm embrace as you slowly sneak out of bed.

You found his shirt from last night tossed onto the floor, so you swiftly picked it up and put it over your head, the soft jersey material falling over your bare body.

You tiptoed out of the room, leaving the door slightly ajar. You made your way downstairs and into the kitchen. You wanted to do something nice for Pedro since he made you feel so special the previous night, so you decided to make a nice breakfast.

You grabbed all the ingredients you needed, connected your phone to the bluetooth speaker he had in the vicinity, and got to work.

You started swaying your hips to the music as you diced up some potatoes, wincing slightly at the soreness between the apex of your thighs. It was a good soreness, though, and you remember your lover's presence there.

You'd just finished scrambling eggs and cooking up some seasoned potatoes, fixing to stir the waffle mix when flashbacks of the night before started to flood your head.

"You're so breathtaking, baby."

"I love you."

"You're all mine. I'm so lucky. All mine."

Pedro's words kept replaying in your head, making your eyes tear up in the slightest. You really loved that man with everything in your whole being, and were so lucky to've found such a wonderful person like him in this lifetime.

"Good morning, sweet girl." A low, groggy voice snapped you from your thoughts, startling you. His bare feet padded against the hardwood floor, stopping when he was entirely in the kitchen. You turn around, bowl full of waffle mix in one hand, whisk in the other.

You were doe-eyed as you faced Pedro, admiring how disheveled his hair was, how his tan skin glowed, and how low his gray sweatpants hung from his hips. You bit your lip as your eyes met his dark ones that were soft, sleep still prominent in them.

"Good morning, handsome," You set the bowl with the whisk down on the kitchen island, moving to your sleepy lover. You stopped in front of his tall frame, looking up at him. He lazily smiled down at you as he wrapped his arms around you, pulling you flush against his body. "How'd you sleep?"

A blush sprinkled across your cheeks from the proximity, but you beamed up at him as you trailed your hands up his chest and around the back of his neck. You linked your two hands together, letting them rest comfortable behind him.

"Best sleep I've gotten in a very long time." He rasps, moving his head down to kiss you softly. Your hands unlink from themselves, and you move one of them to the back of his head and through his soft, wavy hair.

You kissed him like your life depended on it. You'd never been so passionate with anyone until it came to Pedro, but he loved every ounce of love you were willing to pour into him.

Reluctantly, you pulled apart from him. He kissed your forehead before looking down at you once more, and your hand moved to his cheek to caress it.

"I'm making some breakfast," You state the obvious, "Hope you're hungry." You smile up at him before kissing the stubble on his chin before fully releasing him, but he doesn't let go of you just yet.

"Hmm," He hums, resting his forehead against yours. "Smells good." He grins at you, kissing your forehead one more time before releasing you from his grip.

"Waffles should be done in ten minutes." You turn back around to finish the mix, couldn't help but feel Pedro's eyes burning into you.

He leaned against the kitchen island, crossing his arms over his chest as he watched you mix the batter in the bowl, wearing his shirt. God, could you be more perfect? His eyes ran up and down your body, over every single curve that he had the privilege of kissing last night.

You started to shake your hips to the song that was playing, which put the biggest smile on Pedro's velvet lips. He wanted to reach out and touch you, but he knew better than to distract you from something that had your full, undivided attention.

As promised, the waffles were done in ten minutes. You served him a plate and he graciously thanked you, diving right in. He let out a satisfied groan, his eyes rolling back in a dramatic fashion. You laugh, lightly hitting his shoulder.

You both ate in peace, just simply enjoying each other's company. It was intimate moments like this that tugged at your heart strings. Moments like this you'd never take for granted.

You both finished fairly quickly, both seemingly hungry after such a worked-up appetite.

After you put your dishes in the sink, Iris by The Goo Goo Dolls played over the speaker. Pedro held his hand out to you, and you softly giggled as you took it without hesitation. He pulled you into his chest as one hand wrapped around your waist, the other holding yours in his.

You rested your head on his chest as you two swayed back and fourth to the beautiful love song, pure bliss coursing through your whole being. You don't know what you did in a past life to deserve such a man as Pedro, but you couldn't be happier. You were so in love with him, it could make others sick.

He twirled you around toward the end of the song, your giggle echoing through the kitchen. He hoisted you up by your waist and set you down on the kitchen island, so you two were now eye level. He parted your legs so he could stand between them, hands traveling up your thighs as he dipped his head to leave feathery light kisses against the hot skin of your neck.

You hummed in content, draping your arms over his shoulders. His hands kept traveling up until they reached the apex of your thighs, and his thumbs began to rub light circles into your skin. You pulled apart from him for a second, admiring the adoration in his eyes— which, you were one hundred percent sure your eyes reflected to him as well.

"I love you," You whisper, your index finger moving to trace a small pattern on his bare chest. "So much." You kiss him once, twice, a third time before running a hand through his hair.

"I love you too, my darling. So much." He nudges his nose against yours, leaving a soft, lingering kiss on your lips.

"C'mon, let's go get you cleaned up, mama." Pedro hoists you up from the counter, a playful squeal falling from your mouth. You wrap your legs around his waist and leave playful, wet kisses tracing along his neck and collarbone as he took you two back upstairs to his bedroom and into the bathroom.

He set you down, your feet planting themselves on the cold tile floor. You shivered at the feeling, looking up at Pedro. He went to turn on the shower to a temperature you both liked, then stood back in front of your frame.

He smiled as his hands grazed where the hem of his t-shirt on you and your thighs met, chills instantly covering your body. He slowly pushed the shirt up and over your head, admiring your bare body from head to toe.

"My beautiful, sweet girl. How perfect you are." His lips met yours once again, this kiss in particular filled with fervor and neediness. You slid the sweats right off of his body, and he wasted no time backing you into the shower, lips never breaking yours—

back to finish what was started the night before.

[discount-shades]

Contract Spouse Chapter 6

Chapter 6: Crashing

A/N: So Chapter 8 was split into two chapters. The series will be 10 chapters long so I am getting close to being done writing! 

Pairing: Jake Seresin/Reader (nicknamed Pip)

Warning:  Angst,  

Length: 2400 ish

Summary: Pip makes a decision about her relationship with Jake, and Jake’s feelings regarding spinach are revealed. 

Previous     Masterlist     Next

You had pizza for dinner, and you hadn’t made cookies. Jake had tried to convince you to watch a movie together but you couldn’t do nothing. The anxiety embedded in you from your childhood would not let go. 

Logically you knew Jake was nothing like your parents. He had said multiple times he was not mad at you, nothing about his actions indicated he was upset with you in any way, but you could not let it go. You hadn’t felt like this in years. The urge to smooth things over and make it better consumed you and you couldn’t shake it.

When Jake had been unable to convince you to stop he had joined you, turning the Bluetooth speaker on to Texas country. He helped wash the few dishes from dinner, humming along to the song playing. He vacuumed the area rugs while you swept. Whatever you did he was there assisting.

He finally catches your wrist as you start to reorganize the drawers in the bathroom. “Pip it's after midnight.” You stare at the hand on your wrist. His grip is gentle, thumb gently caressing the inside of your wrist. “The house is clean and it's time for bed.” 

You finally look at him and his eyes are soft, worry lingering in them. He backs up and gently tugs on your hand and you follow him. Your heart clenches at the hopeful smile and the relief on his face. He had been shooting you worried looks all night and you can see the tension leave him. You change in the bathroom, your room still under repairs from the water damage.

When you reach the bedroom Jake is still hovering by the side of the bed. “Do you want me to sleep on the couch?” 

“No Jake, it's ok.” You crawl under the covers and pat the spot beside you, feeling ashamed by your behavior all night. “I’m sorry for tonight. You shouldn’t have cleaned too. It's a ‘me problem’.”

Jake hits the light and plunges the room into darkness. You feel the bed dip as he lies down beside you. “Well you weren't stopping and I figured it would be more efficient if I helped you clean.” Your lips twitch at his words as the bed shifts. You can tell he is facing you on his side and you turn to mirror him. “You kinda freaked me out today.”

“I'm sorry,” you whisper, feeling even worse.

“I don’t want you to be sorry,” Jake's hands slide across the space between you. His fingers brush against yours and slowly tangle together like he is waiting for you to pull away. He brings your fingers to his lips and gently kisses your knuckles as traitorous butterflies erupt in your stomach. “I want you to tell me what happened. You were so upset then you were so blank and it scared me.”

“I don’t know.” You lie, unsure of what else you can say. “The interview kinda got to me.”  You couldn't explain the way your brain panicked after you pushed him and there is no way you would explain why you were mad. You wouldn’t tell him that when he called you Darlin’, your heart broke. That you were sad he didn’t love you like you loved him. It made you feel pathetic. 

It felt like the story of your life, loving and wanting to be loved by people who didn’t love you back. At least Jake was better than your parents, even though in the end he would probably hurt you worse.

“Just promise me you won’t leave me.” Jake's voice is strained in a way you have never heard before. “I don’t think I can do this without you.”

“Do what without me?” Your voice drops further, afraid that if you spoke too loudly it would break the fragile thread between you.

“Life, existing, I don’t know.” He pauses like he is searching for words. “Pip, I love you.” You fight to keep your breathing steady at his words, wishing there was some kind of light so you could see his face. He has said it before, but tonight, in the dark, he sounds different. Your heart beat increases as hope fills you. “You know me, and even after the divorce I need to know you will be in my corner. I need to know I’ll still be able to call you.  You’ll always be my best friend.”

At his final words the spark that had filled your chest dies. “Yeah Jake,” you agree, keeping your voice steady. “I’ll always be there for you.” At your words he pulls you into his arms and you go. 

Legs tangled together and his arms around you, you lie there trying to drift off, knowing Jake won’t sleep until you do. That his brain won’t let him rest if there is someone else awake in the room. Another way you know Jake like no one else does. Unwilling to move away and unable to deny yourself the intimacy you crave, you stay. After all, this is all you are ever going to get.

– – – 

You awake the next morning feeling overwhelmingly warm. Jake’s chest is pressed against your spine, his nose tucked against you and his breaths flutter the hairs at the nape of your neck. 

It’s too hot and you want to move but you don’t. Judging by the light filtering in through the curtains Jake’s alarm will go off soon and he will leave you then. It’s a Saturday so you have the day off but Jake has a training flight. 

When the alarm finally rings you wait for the inevitable loss of warmth but Jake just reaches over and turns it off before wrapping himself back around you and nuzzling into your neck, raising goosebumps. 

“How did you sleep?” you break the spell of the peaceful morning with your words. Jake hums and rolls onto his back, you shift with him so you are propped against his side but he doesn’t leave like before. 

“Good,” he tells you, “really good actually.” You smile at his admission and toss the covers off so your body can feel cool air and Jake copies you. He asks you about your plans for the day and you lie together talking about everything and nothing like you used to on the phone. 

It’s you who leaves the bed first to start the coffee and part of you feels more relaxed after your lazy morning. It had been nice to lie next to Jake and talk about your day but it made you realize what you truly wanted. You had been so caught up in your unrequited feelings for Jake that you had never taken a moment to think of what you were looking for in a relationship. And despite everything you feel for Jake you realize that while he might love you, he wasn't in love with you, and it was no longer enough. You decide it’s finally time to start letting go of your love. 

– – – 

When you look at your ringing phone and see Javy’s contact information you frown. You had spoken to the man a few times over the years but he had never contacted you for a  social call.

“Javy? What's up?” Your stomach clenches when you answer the phone.

“Hey Pip,” Javy’s voice is strained. “There's been an accident, Jake crash landed in the desert.”

“Is he ok?” you hate how small your voice sounds. 

“They’re taking him to the hospital. I’ll meet you there. Wives are allowed.” He says the last part pointedly and you know that he is hinting that as Jake's wife, you are expected to be there.

“Yeah, of course.” You would have gone to the hospital even if you weren't married to Jake. “Text me the hospital and I will meet you there.”

Traffic seems to slow the closer you get to the hospital. You can’t stop nervously tapping the steering wheel of the used Rav4 you had bought the week after moving. Your mind catastrophizes everything that might happen. Jake is paralyzed, there’s internal bleeding, traumatic brain injury. Jake dies. 

When you are able to park you sprint to the front desk. “Lieutenant Jake Seresin, he's a pilot, where is he?”

The nurse gives you a compassionate, yet reserved look. “May I ask your relationship to the patient?”

“I’m his wife.” The words fall from your lips easily. They are words you have barely spoken in all your years of marriage and have become increasingly common the last few months. 

She directs you to a different floor and when you arrive you see Javy, still in his flight suit, broad shoulders tense, pacing the waiting room. When he sees you he wraps you into a hug. “He’s in surgery,” he says, releasing you. At your look of horror he amends. “It’s for his wrist, he fractured it, probably has a concussion, but he's going to be ok.”

You sag in relief and collapse into a chair letting out a shuddering breath. You stare at your hands and notice for the first time that they are shaking. You squeeze them together until your knuckles turn white, trying to hide the trembling from Javy when he sits down beside you. You take deep breaths and slowly the shaking stops. 

“He’d be happy you are here,” Javy says and you smile. 

“I wouldn’t be anywhere else,” you say with a tight smile. “What happened? How did he crash?”

“There was some sort of electrical malfunction, he couldn't make it back to the tarmac so he landed in the desert.” You wince thinking about it and Javy continues. “He broke his landing gear off the plane so he must have hit pretty hard.” You nod and sit in silence, waiting. 

“He’s gotten worse.” Javy says in a low murmur, breaking the silence. You are sitting in the corner of the nearly empty waiting room but he still glances around. “After the last mission, I don’t know, he’s different, on edge, even before the investigations. I don’t think he’s sleeping.”

“He’s not.” you say before amending, “At least not well.” 

Javy sighs and you give his hand a squeeze and stare at the door to the operating rooms together. The two people who looked out for Jake while he looked out for everyone else. “He’s gotten better too.” 

You look at Javy frowning, “how?”

“After the last mission, I dunno, it humbled him.“ Javy shrugs. “Made him more of a team player, less closed off. Less of an ass.” You smile. In the few times you had met Javy he had always made jokes about how you were too nice for Jake, but you never saw it. He was never an asshole around you. “You’re good for him.”

The grin on your face turns bitter. “Spinach is good for you too, so is exercise.” 

“What’s your point?” Javy is frowning at you and though you feel guilty for bringing it up with Jake in surgery, you are so emotionally drained over the last two days that your walls are down. 

You have hid your feelings for Jake away for so long it is second nature. There has never been anyone you can tell. And there is still something stopping you from outright bearing your soul to Javy. 

“I’m not going to be someone's spinach forever,” you say following the analogy. “I want to be the gooey chocolate chip cookie that you want because it makes you happy and the bad days better, not the spinach that you keep eating because it is good for you.”

Javy is silent beside you and you begin to spin the ring around your finger again. You have no idea if Javy caught on to what you were trying not to say and a part of you is past caring. Eventually Javy breaks the silence, “Jake likes spinach, and exercise.”

You sigh sadly, “I know he does.”

– – – 

When Jake is out of surgery you and Javy both get to see him. He is groggy and doesn’t do much more than mumble hello before the doctors advise him to sleep. Javy sits with you a while before a nurse insists that only one of you can stay. Javy leaves you with a hug and you curl up into the chair next to Jake’s bed.

Part of you regrets your promise from last night, that you would never leave him. You wouldn’t for good, but after the divorce you would need to go away for a while. You are staring out the window when you hear Jake's scratchy voice. “I thought I dreamed you were here with Javy.”

You pour some water into a cup and hold the straw for him. His one arm is in a cast and the other has an IV. You hit the call button the nurse had told you to press when he woke up. 

“I’m glad you stayed.” His voice is less scratchy and still heavy with sleep, but there is a little smile tugging on his lips. 

“I’m your wife, of course I'm here.” You smile at his groggy expression and gently squeeze his hand 

“No, I want you here for me.” His smile drops, “it's not fair, but I do.” The nurse and doctor come in and you step back to let them work, mulling over Jake's words.

They keep Jake in the hospital a few days and you call out of work so you can sit with him. Mostly he sleeps but when he is awake you talk about the little things, Javy’s upcoming wedding, the house repairs, but never anything to do with your relationship. You are sitting next to Jake when Cyclone arrives. Jake goes to shift his posture and the man waves him off. 

“Are you his wife?” You frown at the brusque question but nod. “Do you intend to stay married to him?” You nod again and Jake squeezes your hand. You glance at Jake, unnerved.

“Well in that case, Lieutenant Seresin I am ordering you to attend marriage counseling every two weeks for six months, with your wife.” He drops a list of counselors on the foot of the bed. “After that, and you are cleared medically, you can fly again. If you are quick about it, most of your time in counseling will coincide with your recovery.” 

Your jaw drops and Jake nods. “You’re getting off light on this Seresin. Mess around again with another vindictive woman and it won’t go well for you.” 

“Yes, Sir,” Jake salutes from his bed and Cyclone leaves just as abruptly as he entered. 

“I think he just strengthened our case.” Jake says.

[kyufessions]

spider-man

synopsis: you get a frantic call from your husband on your way home from work one night

pairings: husband, dad! sangyeon x g.n. reader

genre: domestic, fluff

word count: 1.2k

requested: ✔️

a/n: not proof read, but i hope everyone enjoys <3

general taglist: @jwnghyuns @eaudenana @soobin-chois @haechansbbg

tbz taglist: @ilovechanhee

“how do you lose a four year old?” you ask your husband, your voice a little loud.

you had just gotten home from a long nine hour day at the office, full of important meetings throughout the day with tons of paperwork. you had been on your way home from work when you got a call from sangyeon, his voice sounding worried. he started to exclaim how he lost your four year old daughter somewhere throughout the house after dinner.

“did you give her dessert?” you asked him, turning the corner and driving down the road to your home.

sangyeon’s worried and deep voice rang throughout the bluetooth speakers in your car. “i gave her one of those ben and jerry pints-“

“a whole pint?”

“yeah..?”

you sigh, pulling into the driveway and parking right behind his car. “a whole pint is too much sugar, that’s why i only give her half at most, especially at night. she gets too hyper.”

unbuckling your seatbelt, you hear another shout of your daughter's name from the other end. with a sigh, you quickly grab your work bag and rugs inside the house and hang up on sangyeon. as you’re unlocking the front door, you can continuously hear him yell out her name and him running frantically around downstairs. once inside, you take off your heels and toss your bag next to the coat rack. you run towards the sound of sangyeon calling out for her and see his physique.

his hair was disheveled and sticking up in multiple directions, his once white tee now stained with brown dots you had hoped were melted chocolate chips. his navy blue sweatpants were overtly wrinkled with one pants leg a bit higher than the other. when he heard your footsteps and turned around to face you, his eyes wide in hopes it was jiae, you couldn’t help but let out a small fit of laughter at his chaotic look.

“where was the last place you saw her?” you asked him, taking a step forward and fixing his hair on your tiptoes before peaking through the room next to him.

he looks through the room with you, then not seeing her and growing more frantic. “she got up and screamed ‘catch me if you can, i’m spider-man!’ as we were watching spongebob and since then i couldn’t find her. that was maybe an hour ago-“

bingo! you knew exactly where she was. you just rushed down the hall to the sun room and noticed it was already unlocked. a warm breeze hit you as you entered and walked towards jiae’s toy chest, then knocking on it four times. sangyeon followed closely behind you, watching every move you made. he had checked the sun room prior but not the toy chest, so he raised a curious brow as you knocked.

a high pitched giggle was heard from inside as you knocked, then it opened it up on the final knock and there sat your small four year old. her toothy smile and boisterous laughter filled the room as you lifted her from the toy chest and held her in your arms with a smile.

“hey silly girl!” you spoke with a grin, kissing her forehead as she calmed down in your arms. “i heard you were playing spider-man with daddy and had ice cream?”

jiae nodded happily, letting out a small yawn before she responded. “we did! but he’s not as good at it as you are, i started getting sleepy in there.” her lips formed a pout as she looked over at sangyeon, playfully narrowing her eyes at him.

“hey!” he said defensively, walking over to her and kissing the top of her head before ruffling up her hair. “how was i supposed to know we were playing spider-man?”

“it’s in the name, silly.” she lets out another yawn after finishing her sentence. sangyeon then takes her from your arms and starts walking out of the room and towards her room to tuck her in.

you follow behind them as they bicker back and forth, both of their voices sounding exhausted. you both say your goodnights to jiae and eventually close her bedroom door after she cuddled up to her stuffed bunny that normally helped her fall asleep faster. after her bedroom door is closed, you just look at sangyeon and let out a small fit of laughter as you walk to the kitchen.

“what’s so funny?” he asks, wrapping an arm around your waist and bringing you into his side as you both walked side-by-side.

you wrapped an arm around his waist too, looking up at him. “have you never played spider-man with her before?”

he shakes his head, his eyes looking down to meet yours as he lets out a chuckle. “i didn’t even know the game existed until today.”

you both enter the kitchen and let go of one another, sangyeon allowing you to walk to the fridge and grab the leftovers from dinner to eat up for yourself. as you’re walking towards the microwave, he grabs the plate from you and puts the food to heat up for you. you just allow him, leaning against the kitchen island and crossing your arms across your chest as you watch him.

“what’s the concept of the game anyway?” he asks, turning around to face you as the food heats up behind him.

you shrug, grinning. “you’ll find out sooner than later.”

he groans and drags himself over to you, wrapping his arms around you and nuzzling his head into your hair with a deep sigh. “she’s going to give me grey hairs before i know it.”

you lean your head back so you’re both looking at each other, a smile playing on your lips as his face looks visibly exhausted. “just learn to play spider-man and you’ll be fine, old man.”

jiae is heard from her bedroom upstairs, calling out for her daddy. just as sangyeon kisses your forehead and rushes out of the kitchen, he microwave beeps signaling the food is finished heating up. as you’re eating your food and scrolling through your phone aimlessly at the dining table, you suddenly hear singing from your daughters bedroom.

upon hearing the singing, you creep upstairs quietly and listen in around the corner and observe your husband singing jiae to sleep. some nights she would have a hard time sleeping and sangyeon would happily sing her a lullaby; it was something both of them thoroughly enjoyed and sangyeon has been doing since she was just a newborn. you watched in awe until he finished his little serenade, jiae finally fast asleep as her little snores synced with her breathing pattern. when sangyeon got up after kissing her forehead with a final goodnight, he noticed you peeking from the door frame and smiled over at you.

he quietly made his way towards you and closed the door quietly behind himself as he exited her bedroom for the night. wrapping his arms around your waist, he pulled you in and pecked your lips with a soft smile. “what’s that look for, baby?”

“let’s have another one.”

his eyes widened with surprise, you having not brought up this topic before. “another… child?” when you nod, he lifts you up gracefully and walks towards your shared bedroom as you laugh quietly into his chest.

[bubuslutty]

Day 4: baked salmon

this is part 4, all parts

pairing: demon/angel!fem reader x 141

word count: 2.3k

tags: no use of y/n, 3rd person pov, proofread by me so sorry for any mistakes

warnings: none

summary: Angel accidently falls asleep under the sun and gets saved by a knight in shining armor, or an angel, it's the same thing in her head, both glowing and glorious. + imagine getting cockblocked by potatoes 🧍‍♀️

a/n: I know the chapters are called day 2, day 3, ect but it doesn't necessarily mean they happen one right after the other, it's just days of her interacting with the boys.

Two days in the office as a sex therapist wasn't too bad. Angel actually likes working with clients because she gets to see humans and how they react to their environment and relationships, with others and themselves. Of course, she had to do a bit of homework and study to be qualified, but it’s nothing a couple of days of intense learning and superhuman intelligence couldn’t fix. All she had was to tap into her powers and suddenly, she knew everything she had to know.

How convenient it was to be an angel, or a demon in her case.

Angel’s usual wish assignments are more often than not related to earthly desires such as money, fame and lust, maybe love too, but she always had to realise wishes that were considered a sin in many religions. Greed, gluttony, lust. She has worked with all of them. And whether those wishes were good or evil, it doesn’t matter to her, because fate takes care of that, her job is to realise the wish and nothing else.

By human standards, she would definitely be considered a demon, a succubus even, especially now.

“I should get a tattoo…” Angel mumbled, lounging on her messy bed, laptop on her stomach, looking at images of succubus womb tattoos. Kuromi meowed, removing the woman’s attention from her laptop’s screen.

“Hm?” Angel hummed, looking at her cat, standing by her bedroom door. Kuromi meowed again, making Angel gasp, “Yes! You’re so right!”

The woman immediately closed her laptop and ran to her phone, checking the weather. It looked like today was going to be hot and nice, even though it was cold as shit the day before.

That’s typical British weather for you.

“You’re so smart, Kuromi.” Angel said and sent a flying kiss to the cat, who lifted her tail and walked out, completely unbothered. Angel opened one of her drawers that had multiple bikinis and swimsuits. She started getting naked on the spot, excited to change and go downstairs to sunbathe in her garden. When she changed into one of her bikini sets, she dug for one of her hats and got a random green bucket hat for the sun, shades and a bottle of suncream.

If there’s one thing she’ll never forget while being in this realm, is that the sun is unforgiving and harsh, unless you want to look like a baked salmon or get skin cancer, you have to protect yourself.

Angel hummed while walking down her stairs, going straight for the fridge and getting herself a small water bottle and a Coke in case she got thirsty, and then a random magazine that was left on her counter, a Bluetooth speaker and a yoga mat.

She happily started getting settled in the middle of her garden, where there was no shade. Angel could hear some of her neighbours hanging out in their gardens too, low music, people chatting, children giggling and dogs barking and elderly people complaining about the noise. She sat on her yoga mat and started rubbing sun cream all over her skin, making sure to not miss a spot, and struggled to get her back but ended up giving up, “I’ll do it later when I turn around…” She grumbled.

After setting up her music and lowering the volume, she laid down on her back, sunglasses and bucket hat on. Angel took a deep breath, loving the heat of the sun and closed her eyes.

“I’ll do it later when I turn around…” She, in fact, did not turn around.

Angel ended up falling asleep with her mouth open, right under the sun, in the process of baking. However, earlier, the sky was not the only thing that witnessed her stupidity in real-time.

Her very sexy neighbours all decided to hang out outside, to enjoy the sun like normal people when they saw her asleep in the middle of her garden. John came out in shorts and sandals, wearing his very stylish bucket hat and sunglasses, a book in hand when he saw her. Of course, he saw her, they literally had the shittiest, lowest fence ever, and it practically gave no one much privacy. But it’s not like they're going to complain when they get to see her looking like that.

“Steaming Jesus…” Johnny said, lowering his sunglasses so he can get a better look.

“What sort of shitty cliché film are we in?” Gaz laughed in disbelief. Not only did they have a nice house (minus the shitty garden fence), but a very hot, very friendly, smart and funny neighbour.

“Are you complaining?” Soap asked the man.

“Me? Hell no, that’s one beautiful woman.” Gaz said with a nod.

“Stop staring, you creeps.” Ghost came up from behind them and grabbed both of their necks, lowering their heads. Both Soap and Gaz whined at their superior, turning around and sitting in their garden lounge chairs, doing their own thing.

John already had his nose buried in his book while Ghost closed his eyes and covered his face with a cap. Gaz was playing music through a Bluetooth speaker and was knitting at the same time, humming to the lyrics of whatever song was playing, and Soap was doodling in a sketchbook, bopping his head to Gaz’s music.

20 minutes passed peacefully until John closed his book and checked his watch. His change in demeanour was immediately noticed by his men, even Ghost lifted the cap and peeked at his captain with one eye. “It’s been 20 minutes and she hasn’t moved an inch, how long has she been sleeping there for?” He said with a frown.

“That woman is literally going to bake under the sun,” Gaz said, looking at Soap.

“She will if we dinnae wake ‘er up.” Soap agreed.

“Why do you even care?” Ghost asked, surprising Price.

“Because we’re not shite neighbours, Simon.” Soap said in that annoying voice he thinks drives Ghost up the wall, but Ghost secretly thinks it’s cute.

“Yeah, don’t be a dickhead, Simon,” Gaz said, batting his eyelashes at the soldier, hiding his annoying grin behind the scarf he was knitting.

“Enough, go wake her up, Gaz.” John said, and Gaz placed his unfinished scarf in his chair and walked up to the fence, and cleared his throat loudly.

Angel didn’t move an inch and he turned around, to look at the others.

“Call ‘er name!” Soap whispered.

“Why are you whispering?” Ghost side-eyed Soap, who absolutely ignored him.

“Angel, wake up, please?” Gaz tried again, squinting his eyes to try to see if her chest was moving up and down. Call him paranoid but she wasn’t moving, and he couldn’t for the life of him see if she was breathing or not from his position.

Gaz immediately jumped over the fence and rushed to her side and placed two fingers on her pulse, at the side of her neck. Soap, Ghost and Price were all up now, standing next to the fence, and all sighed in relief when Gaz turned around and gave them a thumbs-up.

Gaz scanned her lax face and decided to lift her head with one hand and used the other to gently tap one of her cheeks, “Angel, wake up.”

Angel woke up with a gasp as if she was holding her breath the whole time, maybe she was, who knows, her body can do freaky stuff when it forgets it's wearing the skin of a human. When she opened her eyes, Angel was so confused, was she in heaven?? Because what the shit, this is a real angel right there.

“What time is it?” She groggily said, her hand going up by itself to cup Gaz’s cheek.

“Half past one. You were knocked out and we got worried you’d bake under the sun.” Gaz said with a chuckle, and reality finally hit her. Angel abruptly sat up and Gaz grabbed both of her shoulders, “Hey, slow down.”

“Water, Gaz.” Price reminded the man and Gaz immediately grabbed the now warm water bottle next to her, unscrewed the cap and poured a bit in his palm and patted her hot cheeks.

“Oh, that feels good.” Angel moaned, not realising how hot she truly was.

“That was dangerous, you know that right? Sleeping under the sun with no shade.” Gaz said, wiping his wet hand on his naked chest.

“I didn’t mean to fall asleep…” Angel sheepishly said, glancing at the other three men looking at her.

“I’m sorry for worrying you, and thank you for waking me up, Gaz.” Angel said, placing a hand on his, which was on her yoga mat, next to her thigh. Gaz’s eyes widened, looking at her hand on his and looked back up again. She was smiling at him, and his heartbeat sped up. Gaz could feel his guys looking at him, at them, but he couldn’t look away from her eyes and lips. Especially her lips.

“You don’t, uh” he choked out then cleared his throat, “You don’t have to apologise…”

“Okay.” Angel whispered, those big beautiful eyes staring at him like he was the sun and the sky, and Gaz felt like he was going to fucking die.

“Who fancies a barbeque? I feel like grilling, today.” Price spoke, breaking the spell. Gaz retrieved his hand and stood up, stretching his arms behind his head, trying to hide his flustered state.

“Oh yeah!” Soap grinned.

“That sounds really nice, enjoy your barbeque, guys.” Angel said, collecting her phone and Bluetooth to get inside, she had enough sun for today. Maybe she’ll watch a show on her laptop, or read a book.

“Where are you going?” Price frowned, stopping her in her tracks, all of her stuff clutched in her arms.

“What?”

“You’re invited, Angel.” Price said.

“Am I?”

“Of course, lass! What type of neighbours would we be if we didnae invite our favourite neighbour?” Soap said with a huge grin.

“Soap, I’m the only neighbour you’ve spoken to since moving in.” Angel deadpanned and Soap shrugged with his arms crossed, the dog tags glinting over his hairy chest under the sun.

“I’ll go get the grill ready.” Ghost said, walking towards their shed.

“Hi, Ghost!” Angel quickly greeted him.

“Hi, Angel.” He replied, without looking back.

Gaz slowly walked up to the fence, “I’ll go prep the meat.” he mumbled and jumped over, glad to escape her hypnotising eyes and lips.

“Wait, I don’t know what to bring!” Angel’s smile fell when she realised she has never been invited to a barbeque before and has no idea what to bring, she has seen humans having barbeques but she doesn’t know what they would like her to bring.

“You don’t have to bring anything, honey.” Angel was now right in front of her fence, knees touching the scratchy wood and watching Price move the chairs around to make space for the grill.

“Uhm, Soap! Please come over and get stuff you guys don’t have.” Angel quickly said and grabbed for the man’s arm as if he’d run away. She really didn’t want to be rude and not bring anything to the barbeque, and she knows that Soap loves food and knows so much more about cooking than she does.

This is absolutely pathetic for someone with her powers, but she never claimed to be perfect, has she?

And how could Soap ever say no to that face?

“Of course, hun.” Soap grinned and jumped over the fence, taking the water bottle and unopened can of Coke away from her. “And these are going in the trash.” He said, walking inside her house and straight to the kitchen as if he always lived there.

.

.

.

“For how long are they supposed to boil?” Angel asked, frowning down at a pot with boiling water and whole potatoes.

“Leave the potatoes alone and come chop the chives.” Soap said, glancing up at the woman with amusement. Angel was still wearing her bikini and her cute green bucket hat, standing there in the kitchen with him.

Angel sighed and stood next to Johnny, grabbing the knife and starting to chop the chives. Soap watched the woman try to chop the chives and get frustrated that it was hard even though the chives were thin and small. Soap had to admit, she might be PhD smart and hot as fuck but she was actually useless with a knife.

Soap sighs, standing behind her and grabbing the knife away from her hand. “Watch, that’s how you do it.” He said and she nodded, watching him hold the chives with one hand and chop them with the other with ease. “See? Easy peasy, now try again.”

Angel grabbed the knife and tried again, and she was instantly better, a bit slow but better than her mediocre previous tries. “How long does potato salad take to make?” Angel looked over her shoulder and asked, looking at Soap, who was still standing behind her.

“Like half an hour? The only long parts are boiling the potatoes and chilling the salad.” Soap said, making her nod and turn back to chopping her chives.

“Do you have someone, lass?” Soap suddenly asked, making her look up from her chives and stare at the cupboard in front of her.

“Am I dating someone?” She repeated.

“Aye.”

Angel noticed the change in Soap’s usual friendly and teasing tone, and placed her knife down on the chopping board, and slowly turned around.

“No, why?” Angel raised a brow and Soap kept looking at her with an unreadable expression.

“Just got a lad wondering.” He shrugged, crossing his arms over his glorious naked and tan chest.

“Just a lad wondering…” Angel hummed, touching his dog tags with one hand, “Are you dating someone?”

“No, why?” Soap slowly grinned and took a step forward.

“Just got a lass wondering.” Angel grinned back, pulling him forward by his dog tags.

A loud hiss startled the two of them and Angel panicked, “The potatoes!”

tag list (pls ask to be added or removed): @obiwankenobis-lap @goapgrim @smalldemonlover @loveyhoneydovey @cutiecusp @pinkwigonmytv @mandythemint @itsberrydreemurstuff @tapioca-marzipan @fruitymoonbeams-blog @poohkie90 @chaoticevilbakugo @anubis-reed @thefairybird @skytacvia @marytvirgin @cynicalmnm @maechanexe @t0jis-worm @1800imgay @4ndjelij4 @multitargaryen @lilpothoscuttings @mysticalpandabear

[gloriousburden]

can u show us ur Loki merch haul or list the items u have? :D -🔎

I REALLY WANT TO I’VE BEEN MEANING TO FOR THE LONGEST TIME IT’S JUST I HAVE SO MUCH STUFF IT’S SCATTERED EVERYWHERE IN MY ROOM 😭😭😭😭

Ok this is just a list I don’t get into many specifics but I’ll post pics of anything if anyone’s curious

Loki collection from what I can remember !!! I may be missing a few small items

- Mind Scepter replica.

- Tesseract replica.

- Officially licensed Loki cape that is based off his in Ragnarok. Came with a horn headband but I lost it on Halloween when I cosplayed him LOL

- Ragnarok Loki nendoroid!! So cute even if I don’t love Ragnarok. I SO NEED AN AVENGERS LOKI NENDOROID OMG

- Loki funko pops… I have the newer Avengers Loki one with the scepter (I posted a pic of it not too long ago), a TDW Loki bitty pop which is the most adorable thing ever I can’t, a What If… ? Jötun Loki + the version of it that comes in like a soda can I don’t remember what it was called, and Thor 2011 Jötun Loki holding the casket of ancient winters.

- A pair of Loki Mickey Mouse/Minnie mouse(?) headbands. One that was released in 2021, one that was released last year.

- A sort of metal picture thing(?) of TDW Loki that I put heart stickers on LOL

- I have the Avengers Quinjet Lego set which comes with a Loki mini figure, and I have another Loki mini figure as well.

- A McDonald’s toy Loki figure.

- LMFAOOOO THE LOKI SERIES MCDONALDS SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE 😭😭😭😭 :)28:$2&$382&3

- The Loki Disney infinity figure. I actually have a big ass collection of Disney infinity figures, but for some reason never got the Loki one back then.

- A figure of Ragnarok Loki flipping his daggers.

- A print of Loki smiling very menacingly that I taped a bow to. (I posted this not that long ago)

- A Loki action figure that talks and came with a scepter!! He actually looks like Loki I’m very happy about him.

- That be more Loki book. I also have an MCU sticker book that has a few Loki stickers in it.

- This Loki nightlight thing.

- A few Loki centered comics.

- A Loki bitty boomer (tiny Bluetooth speaker)

- A Loki wall sticker pack. I haven’t put the others up but I put the big ass TDW one on my wall and put a bow on his head. I posted this not too long ago LOL

- Multiple Loki Disney pins.

- This cool ass Loki mug that have his horns as a handle.

- Two keychains. A scepter one, and one that’s like a cute chibi version of him.

- A Loki backpack.

- Multiple Loki shirts. The first piece of Loki merch I ever got was a shirt that has what I’m pretty sure is comic Loki on it even though at the time I did not read any of the comics LOLLL it was the only option I had. Omg one is a purple long sleeve with comic Loki on the front, but on the back it has multiple Loki quotes on it OMG it says trust my rage on it OMFOSBDKSJDJ I got it two years ago and i’m still fangirling over it. Oh and another one that says ‘Lowkey Loki’ on it?382:$&2!:&2!: I think I have another But I can’t remember rn

- A scepter pen as well as a scepter necklace.

- A literal… Loki pen. A pen, that is literally Loki. Yes, I drew Loki with it.

- A Loki version of one of those little fans that come with candy in them.

- TWO UGLY ASS BIG HEADED ASS LOKI PLUSHIES THAT I POSTED ON HERE NOT TOO LONG AGO HEHE

- Two Loki Christmas ornaments. I bought one recently but it broke smh I need to exchange it.. 😞

- Oh and this Loki horns headband from Hot topic that literally do not fit me they are too big

- Um. Ashamed to admit this one, but President Loki horns that I bought a long ass time ago because I wanted to do a Loki closet cosplay 😭😭😭😭 I hated how they looked so bad but I knew I wasn’t going to find Like.. Avengers Loki’s horns. But i wanted people to know that I was Loki!! Thankfully my cosplaying skills upgraded from then 😁

- Another shameful but not so shameful one because it came from a time of innocence, and naivety... A TVA Loki poster that I bought I think when the first ep of the series came out or briefly before it came out. Actually I’m pretty sure it was before it even came out. I got excited and bought it even if I knew the vibes were off 😞

[spiremire]

I am tired of small but worse design changes

Something like 8 years ago I was gifted a set of Bose Quiet Comfort headphones. They are wired, they don't connect to anything via bluetooth, and the noise cancelling part is powered by an external AAA battery. The cable is something like 5 feet long, and has the standard up/down/center button configuration attached to the microphone embedded into the wire. The port connection on the headphones is protected, tucked up into the body of the ear phone. When they're off my head and sitting on the table, the ear cups rest flat against each other. They came with a jack adapter for technology that hadn't been updated to make them back compatible and a case that fit all those components without room to be jostled around.

I really like these headphones. I like these headphones so much that I've repaired them multiple times (I go through the foam pads about once every two years, they're made of plastic leather and they start shredding around then).

I like these headphones so much that I decided to get a wireless pair, to replace the wireless earbuds I have that finally died after 6 years of heavy use (disappointing.... i have a pair of wired $15 skullcandy earbuds that i purchased when i was 13 (12ish years ago now) that I've accidentally washed like 4 times with no impact to the sound quality or microphone quality).

I decided to get the wireless version because the wired version from 8 years ago was so good that I couldn't imagine that the newer version would be worse.

It's a comparable product, but it's not the same. And because I like the old version so much, the new one is, indeed, worse.

The earcups don't sit flat against one another on the table. This 1) puts uneven wear on the pleather and supporting foam. It's going to start to degrade from the bottom, and sooner than the wired counterpart (sigh.....) and also 2) makes the system more prone to damage if they're packed away in a bag (nobody really uses the cases they come with). This is because the non-parallel angle that the ear cups sit at against each other adds stress to the overhead bridge and the hinges while also leaving more crevices inside the earcups exposed to anything in the bag with it (more likely to get caught on stuff)

It came with a wire (which i was surprised about)! The wire is maybe half the diameter of the old wire (more fragile!!!) and significantly shorter. Criminally so, at least a foot/30 cm (haven't broken out the tape measure). While the wired version is meant to be plugged into something on a table and has plenty of length for good cable management, the wireless version's cable only has enough length for the distance between headphones and approximately the front pocket on a pair of pants. Not ideal. Also there's no buttons on the embedded microphone, but that's because they're on the headphones themselves (no redundancies here, folks).

The port connection is not protected and the jack itself is long enough it could get caught and bent on a shoulder. This is only a problem because my next point.

There is no way to listen to anything via bluetooth WITHOUT any noise cancelling at all (called "passive" mode by the manufacturer). Too long using the noise cancelling gives me a migraine (some people call this "ear sucking"???), so it would be nice to use these without that. The closest they give you is having microphones on the outside of the headphones pick up sounds that are then played by the speakers, so you can "hear them". What a waste of power. If you want to use them in passive mode, you have to be plugged into the wire (which, as i mentioned, is shorter and prone to damage). Infuriating. This is fixable by a firmware update and is a known issue. So far, no dice.

Other changes that are not my favorite that I can live with:

Swapping durable fabric on the overhead bridge for pleather. This is going to fall apart. Unlike the foam cups, however, it appears that these pieces of pleather are connected by stitching. I'm sure I will have updates about this as time goes on, particularly because I do not anticipate this portion being self-repairable. Additionally, the material slides on my hair really well, meaning they don’t stay in place very well if I’m moving around (which was kinda the whole point in buying them….)

They're noticeably heavier (to accommodate the internal batteries?)

USB-C charging. This is fine, and the more companies move to a uniform charge port the better, but again the cable is very short. These are not intended to be worn while they are charging despite all the design choices that make it seem like they are. (Charging port is in mirror to the wire port).

Ear cups swivel at a greater angle than before (I don't know why?)

Things I would have liked to see changed:

Less intense noise cancelling (this is an option! but comes at the price of a lack of no noise cancelling at all option)

Better materials and construction on the foam pads on the ear cups. The pleather isn't durable, comes apart in shreds, and the fabric backing isn't strong enough to keep the foam contained on it's own once it does. The fact that the pleather is glued (or melted?) together instead of stitched is part of the problem.

[atplblog]

Price: [price_with_discount] (as of [price_update_date] - Details) [ad_1] Product Description CUBETEK 3 IN 1 LCD DISPLAY V5.0 BLUETOOTH TRANSMITTER RECEIVER WITH BYPASS FUNCTION PRODUCT FEATURES: 2 IN 1 BLUETOOTH TRANSMITTER RECEIVER: One-button switch to shift between Transmitter(TX) and Receiver(RX) mode freely. PAIR 2 DEVICES SIMULTANEOUSLY: Can Connect 2 Bluetooth Speakers / Earphones at one time and get audio in both devices simultaneously BYPASS FUNCTION: Using the Bypass function if your TV only has ONE OPTICAL Output which is currently occupied by your AV receiver or soundbar. A simple switch without plugging and unplugging the device each time NO BATTERY, USB POWERED: Always On, run hassle free without worrying about battery, as product is always connected to any USB power source. 1.8”LCD DISPLAY: LCD display of nearby devices making your Bluetooth devices easily discoverable helping you to pair the desired device only VOLUME KNOB: Easy control Multifunction Rotary Volume knob helps to control volume and also in selecting desired Bluetooth device to pair with. MULTI CONNECTION: Connect by AUX 3.5mm, Optical RCA Port, giving all options to connect to any TV, Home Theater, PC BLUETOOTH V5.0: The device is equipped with latest ACTIONS IC supporting Bluetooth V5.0 to make it compatible with most Bluetooth devices including Airpods, Earbuds, TWS, Amazon Alexa and more. EASY SEARCH AND PAIRS UPTO 2 DEVICES SIMULTANEOUSLY WITH BIG LCD DISPLAY Searches upto 8 Nearby DevicesPairs Maximum 2 DevicesWith Reconnect button on device, allows you easy reconnect to last connected devicesUse Volume Knob to select desired device to connect withOnce First device connected, Click Bluetooth button to search other nearby devices MULTIPLE CONNECTIVITY OPTIONS: Connect by Aux, RCA, Optical Ports with all Cables in Package. Smart TV Connected by Optical Port, But No Sound : Change TV Audio / Sound Settings from DIGITAL OUTPUT to PCM Once PCM Selected, Audio will easily pass. SPECIFICATIONS: Bluetooth version: Actions V5.0 Bluetooth frequency: 2402-2480mHz Bluetooth TX/RX distance: ＞10M （no object) Bluetooth audio technology: SBC Dual stream: yes, can contact two devices at once TX/RX mode interface: Aux/OPT Bypass model interface: Aux/OPT Display size: 29*46*1.7MM Microphone: No Battery: No Power interface: Type-C 5V Product size: 112.5*84*32.7mm Product weight: 70.1g . . . PACKAGE INCLUDES: 1 x Bluetooth Audio Adapter 1 x Type C Power Cable 1 x Optical Cable 1 x Aux Cable 1 x RCA Cable 1 x User Manual 3 IN 1 V5.0 BLUETOOTH AUDIO ADAPTER: It has 3 modes (TX, RX and Bypass). TX transmits audio from your TV / computer to your Bluetooth headphones / speakers; RX mode for receiving Audio from your cellphone to home Stereos; Bypass mode can connect Tv / computer to speakers directly. In this way, you will be able to get rid of wires and enjoy high quality wireless audio freely in your home. LCD DISPLAY & VOLUME CONTROL KNOB: First

one of its kind Bluetooth Transmitter to Display nearby Available devices, thus making pairing easy and help connect to desired devices. Also with Volume Control knob you can easily control the audio directly from the Transmitter. Note: It cannot amplify the existing audio, but only control it. Displays upto 8 Nearby devices. FLEXIBLE CONNECTIONS (OPTICAL + 3.5mm AUX + RCA): Beside 3.5mm Aux/RCA connection, the audio Bluetooth transmitter for TV plus Bluetooth receiver for TV edge ahead by also supporting TOSLINK optical cable input and output so your TV with optical sound output can feed the adapter, and your audio system can also wireless connect with the Bluetooth Adapter for home stereo. CONNECT 2 DEVICES SIMULTANEOUSLY: Two Bluetooth headphones or speakers can pair at once so children can watch in silence and give parents a much needed break. ALWAYS ON: No need to Charge, as device does not come with any battery. Instead keep it powered and enjoy hassle free transmission of audio from the device. BLUETOOTH TRANSMITTER FOR TV: Easily transmit audio from TV to Bluetooth Headphones or Bluetooth Speakers. You can pair 2 devices at one time, and listen TV audio directly to your Bluetooth Audio system. [ad_2]

[bestheadphonesonline]

Why Bluetooth Speakers Are Essential for Smart Homes in 2025

The increasing popularity of smart homes in 2025 has made Bluetooth speakers a need in every modern living space. They enhance the usefulness and convenience of a smart home in addition to offering amazing sound. When it comes to hearing music, streaming podcasts, and connecting to various smart devices, Bluetooth audio systems have quickly become indispensable. So, let's pick the best buy Bluetooth speakers online in India. Why those speakers are so important and why you should remember the Mezzo Bluetooth Speaker, Beast Bluetooth Wireless Speaker, and Dezire Bluetooth Speaker.

Why Bluetooth Speakers Are a Must-Have for Smart Homes

1. Seamless Integration with Smart Devices

In today’s smart homes, comfort is key. Bluetooth speakers provide seamless integration with various smart devices, from smartphones to voice assistants like Alexa and Google Assistant. The Beast Bluetooth Wireless Speaker, for instance, connects effects to your gadgets, permitting you to experience tracking without having wires. With Bluetooth V5.0, you get a strong and speedy connection every time.

2. Portability and Flexibility

Bluetooth speakers convey a brand new level of flexibility to your private home leisure. Unlike wired speakers, they can be without difficulty moved from room to room, or maybe taken outside, without difficulty. This is mainly vital for those who want to track anywhere they pass. The Mezzo Bluetooth Speaker is compact and portable and has FM radio assist and USB connectivity, making it the correct on-the-move partner. Plus, despite its size, it nevertheless offers 3 hours of song playtime.

3. High-Quality Sound

Sound quality is a concern when deciding on any audio equipment, and Bluetooth speakers have come a long way in this branch. The Beast Bluetooth Speaker can provide effective audio with its 45mm driving force and Expansion Bass System. Whether you are web hosting a celebration, watching movies, or simply enjoying being at home, this speaker affords immersive sound. Enjoy 4 hours of playtime, deep bass, and crystal-clear audio each time.

4. Versatile Features

Bluetooth audio speakers like the Dezire Bluetooth Speaker and Mezzo Speaker don’t simply play tracks—they arrive with multiple functions that make them even greater versatile. The Dezire Speaker supports FM radio, has USB help, and gives 4 hours of playtime, supplying you with masses of amusement alternatives. Similarly, the Mezzo Bluetooth Speaker comes with Trans Flash card support, making sure you've got a couple of ways to experience your song.

Top Bluetooth Speakers for Your Smart Home in 2025

Let’s take a closer look at 3 standout Bluetooth speakers to fit perfectly into your smart home setup.

Beast Bluetooth Wireless Speaker

The Beast Bluetooth Speaker is all about turning in awesome audio. Thanks to its Xpansion Bass System and 45mm driving force, this speaker produces deep, rich bass and clear, distinct sound. Perfect for any event, whether or not it's an informal amassing or film nighttime, this speaker can keep up with your way of life. It gives 4 hours of playtime and connects seamlessly to your devices with Bluetooth V5.0.

Immersive Sound: Deep bass and crisp audio.

Portable Design: Move it without difficulty from room to room.

Multi-Compatibility: Works with quite a few clever devices.

Dezire Bluetooth Speaker

The Dezire Speaker is perfect for everybody who desires each fashion and characteristic. It gives an exquisite audio experience, thanks to the Expansion Bass System, which enhances sound readability. With Bluetooth V5.0, it pairs speedy and reliably with your devices. Additionally, the Dezire Bluetooth Speaker features FM radio assist and USB connectivity, making it a versatile choice for all and sundry trying to maximize their leisure options.

High-Quality Sound: Clear and powerful bass.

Multiple Audio Sources: FM radio and USB assist.

Long Battery Life: Enjoy 4 hours of playtime without interruption.

Mezzo Bluetooth Speaker

For the ones seeking out a compact speaker without sacrificing pleasant, the Mezzo Bluetooth Speaker is a brilliant choice. It’s small but effective, presenting 3 hours of playtime, and supports FM radio, USB, and Trans Flash playing cards for delivered flexibility. Despite its transportable size, it delivers brilliant sound, making it ideal for smaller spaces or outdoor sports.

Portable and Compact: Take it anywhere you go.

Multiple Audio Options: FM radio, USB, and Trans Flash assist.

Convenient Battery Life: 3 hours of track playtime.

How Bluetooth Speakers Elevate the Smart Home Experience

Entertainment on Demand

One of the first-rate things about Bluetooth audio speakers is that they provide on-call leisure. Whether you are streaming tracks, listening to a podcast, or maybe playing audiobooks, Bluetooth audio speakers, just like the Dezire Bluetooth Speaker and Beast Bluetooth Wireless Speaker, ensure excellent audio anyplace you're in your home.

Hands-Free Convenience

Voice assistants make it less difficult to manipulate your own home. Bluetooth speakers like the Dezire Speaker and Beast Bluetooth Wireless Speaker can connect to those assistants, allowing you to manipulate your house with simple voice instructions—whether it is changing the song or adjusting the extent.

Conclusion: Upgrade Your Smart Home with the Best Bluetooth Speakers

As we pass further into 2025, Wireless Bluetooth speakers, just as the Beast Bluetooth Wireless Speaker, Dezire Bluetooth Speaker, and Mezzo Bluetooth Speaker, are vital for reinforcing your smart home. These products offer fantastic sound quality, easy integration with different clever devices, and versatile functions that make your house more enjoyable and connected.

Looking to update your smart home with the best-buy Bluetooth speakers online in India? Don’t wait—experience the future of home leisure today!

[orangameelectronics]

Bluetooth Speaker Outdoor Dual Diaphragm Wireless Sub-Woofer Tws Wireless Speaker Sub-Woofer

let's unravel the innovative technology behind this Bluetooth speaker. This outdoor dual diaphragm wireless sub-woofer is a true game-changer. With its advanced technology, it delivers impeccable sound quality, making it an excellent choice for outdoor music lovers.

The dual diaphragms enhance the audio performance by providing deep, resonating bass and crystal-clear highs, ensuring an immersive listening experience. The wireless TWS (True Wireless Stereo) functionality adds another layer of convenience, enabling you to pair two speakers for a stereo sound setup. Imagine being surrounded by rich, room-filling audio!

Moving on to the aesthetics, this Bluetooth speaker boasts a sleek and modern design, sure to be an eye-catcher wherever you take it. Crafted with high-quality materials and a sturdy build, it can withstand the rigors of the great outdoors. Whether you're hiking, camping, or enjoying a beach party, this speaker is engineered to last and satisfy your audio needs.

[buyback-store]

How to Choose the Perfect Bluetooth Speaker for Your Needs

Bluetooth speakers have become an essential gadget for music lovers, providing the perfect blend of portability and high-quality sound. However, with countless options available, finding the right one can be overwhelming. Here's how to choose the perfect Bluetooth speaker for your needs.

Sound Quality: Look for Bluetooth speakers with clear audio output and balanced bass and treble. Check for features like dual drivers or passive radiators for enhanced sound performance.

Portability: If you’re always on the go, opt for lightweight and compact Bluetooth speakers. For home use, larger models may offer better sound depth.

Battery Life: Consider how long you’ll need your speaker to last. A good Bluetooth speaker should offer at least 8-12 hours of playback on a single charge.

Durability: For outdoor or travel use, choose waterproof or rugged designs that can withstand the elements.

Connectivity and Features: Look for additional features like voice assistant compatibility, multiple device pairing, or an AUX input for versatile use.

By identifying your specific needs and prioritizing these factors, you can find Bluetooth speakers that deliver exceptional sound, convenience, and value. Whether for work, travel, or entertainment, the right speaker will enhance your audio experience.

[gadgetsking]

Haier 4K Ultra HD QLED Smart TV

The Haier 4K Ultra HD QLED Smart TV is a feature-packed television that brings cinematic visuals and smart capabilities to your living room. With its stunning display, modern design, and advanced technology, this TV is designed to deliver an immersive viewing experience for all your favorite shows, movies, and games. Let’s explore what makes the Haier 4K QLED Smart TV a standout choice for home entertainment.

Display Technology

At the heart of this TV is its Quantum Dot LED (QLED) technology, which ensures vibrant and lifelike colors with exceptional clarity. The 4K Ultra HD resolution (3840 x 2160 pixels) enhances every detail, bringing out the sharpness and depth in every frame. With support for HDR10+ and Dolby Vision, the Haier QLED TV delivers an impressive contrast ratio, making bright scenes brighter and dark scenes more detailed.

Smart Features

The Haier 4K QLED TV is powered by a robust smart operating system, offering seamless access to popular streaming platforms like Netflix, YouTube, Amazon Prime Video, and more. The built-in voice assistant lets you control your TV hands-free, search for content, and manage connected smart home devices. The intuitive interface ensures that navigation is smooth and user-friendly.

Audio Performance

Complementing its stunning visuals, the Haier QLED TV features Dolby Atmos audio technology, providing a theater-like sound experience. The powerful built-in speakers deliver clear dialogues, rich bass, and immersive surround sound, making it ideal for movie nights or gaming sessions.

Design and Build

This TV boasts a sleek and modern design, with ultra-slim bezels that maximize the screen-to-body ratio. The minimalistic stand adds a touch of elegance while keeping the TV stable. Alternatively, the TV is compatible with wall mounting, allowing you to save space and achieve a clean, sophisticated look.

Connectivity Options

The Haier 4K Ultra HD QLED TV offers a wide range of connectivity options to cater to all your entertainment needs:

Multiple HDMI ports for connecting gaming consoles, Blu-ray players, or streaming devices.

USB ports for playing media directly from external drives.

Wi-Fi and Ethernet support for seamless internet connectivity.

Bluetooth for pairing wireless headphones, soundbars, or other devices.

Energy Efficiency

This TV is designed with energy-saving features that reduce power consumption without compromising performance. With energy efficiency certifications, it’s an eco-friendly choice for your home.

Who Is It For?

The Haier 4K Ultra HD QLED Smart TV is perfect for:

Movie Lovers: Experience stunning visuals and cinematic sound.

Gamers: Enjoy responsive gameplay with vivid graphics and low input lag.

Families: A user-friendly interface with access to endless entertainment options.

Tech Enthusiasts: Control your TV and other smart devices with ease.

Conclusion

The Haier 4K Ultra HD QLED Smart TV is a perfect blend of cutting-edge technology, stylish design, and affordability. With its impressive picture quality, smart features, and superior sound, this TV elevates your home entertainment experience to a whole new level. Whether you’re watching the latest blockbuster, streaming your favorite show, or enjoying a gaming session, the Haier QLED TV ensures every moment is unforgettable.

[knick-nudiex]

A baby monitor, also known as a baby alarm, is a radio system used to remotely listen to sounds made by an infant. An audio monitor consists of a transmitter unit, equipped with a microphone, placed near to the child. It transmits the sounds by radio waves to a receiver unit with a speaker carried by, or near to, the person caring for the infant. Some baby monitors provide two-way communication which allows the parent to speak back to the baby (parent talk-back). Some allow music to be played to the child. A monitor with a video camera and receiver is often called a baby cam.

One of the primary uses of baby monitors is to allow attendants to hear when an infant wakes, while out of immediate hearing distance of the infant. Although commonly used, there is no evidence that these monitors prevent SIDS, and many doctors believe they provide a false sense of security.[1] Infants and young children can often be heard over a baby monitor in crib talk, in which they talk to themselves. This is a normal part of practising their language skills.

History

The first baby monitor was the Zenith Radio Nurse in 1937. This Zenith Radio product was developed by Eugene F. McDonald, and designed by Japanese-American sculptor and product designer Isamu Noguchi.[2]

Video baby monitors (baby cams)

Some baby monitors also use a video camera to show pictures on the receiver, either by plugging the receiver into a television or by including a portable LCD screen. This type of surveillance camera is often called a baby cam.

Some baby cams can work at night with low light levels. Most video baby monitors today have a night vision feature. Infrared LEDs attached on the front of the camera allow a user to see the baby in a dark room. Video baby monitors that have night vision mode will switch to this mode automatically in the dark. Some advanced baby cams now work over Wi-Fi so parents can watch babies through their smartphone or computer.

Baby monitors continue to evolve and now also can utilize features such as night lights and built-in lullabies. These are not available in all monitors. Some include temperature and movement monitoring devices to sit underneath a mattress or close to the baby within a cot.

Movement monitors

A baby movement monitor uses sensor pads placed under the crib mattress to detect movement, if movement stops for more than 20 seconds an alarm will sound.

Wired and wireless

Baby monitors generally use wireless systems, but can also use wires or may operate over existing household wiring such as X10.

Wireless systems use radio frequencies that are designated by governments for unlicensed use. For example, in North America frequencies near 49 MHz, 902 MHz or 2.4 GHz are available. While these frequencies are not assigned to powerful television or radio broadcasting transmitters, interference from other wireless devices such as cordless telephones, wireless toys, computer wireless networks, radar, Smart Power Meters and microwave ovens is possible.

Digital audio wireless systems using DECT, are resistant to interference and have a range up to 300 m.

Analog audio transmissions can be picked up at a distance from the home by a scanner receiver or other baby monitor receivers, and so present a risk to privacy as long as the transmitter is switched on. Digital transmission such as Frequency-hopping spread spectrum provides a level of protection from casual interception.

Some wireless baby monitors support multiple cameras on one handheld monitor-receiver. These systems are even compatible with a standard wireless security camera.

FM transmitters, paired with a microphone can be an inexpensive solution to a DIY baby monitor, since clock radios can also be used as one.

Smartphone as baby monitors

Smartphone apps allow a user to monitor a camera-equipped device, such as another smartphone or a tablet. Alternatively, Wi-Fi or Bluetooth can link a camera to a dedicated app on a smartphone or tablet. This means a smart device doesn't need to be left in the baby's room.

Other features

Portable battery-operated receivers can be carried by the parent around the house. The transmitter stays near the infant crib and is usually plugged into a AC socket. Some baby monitor packages include two receivers.

Baby monitors may have a visible signal as well as repeating the sound. This is often in the form of a set of lights to indicate the noise level, allowing the device to be used when it is inappropriate or impractical for the receiver to play the sound. Other monitors have a vibrating alert on the receiver making it particularly useful for people with hearing difficulties.

Systems with several transmitters can monitor several rooms in the home at once.

Transmitters with movement sensors such as a pressure-sensitive mat placed beneath the child's mattress give additional warning of restless activity by the infant.

Standards

The new voluntary ASTM International F2951 standard has been developed to address incidents associated with strangulations that can result from infant entanglement in the cords of baby monitors. This standard for baby monitors includes requirements for audio, video, and motion sensor monitors. It provides requirements for labeling, instructional material and packaging and is intended to minimize injuries to children resulting from normal use and reasonably foreseeable misuse or abuse of baby monitors.

Privacy

Signals of baby monitors can be received by third parties, presenting privacy issues.

[reintechindia]

Reintech 109cm (43 Inches) RT43FSB03 Smart Android Classic In-Built BT LED TV

Experience entertainment like never before with the Reintech RT43FSB03 Smart Android LED TV. With a 109cm (43 inches) display, this TV is perfect for your home, offering stunning visuals and a seamless viewing experience.

Key Features:

Smart Android Platform: Powered by Android, enjoy access to a world of apps, games, and streaming platforms like YouTube, Netflix, and Amazon Prime Video.

Vivid Display Quality: The Full HD screen ensures sharp and vibrant visuals, delivering true-to-life colors and enhanced clarity.

In-Built Bluetooth Connectivity: Effortlessly pair your Bluetooth devices, such as speakers, headphones, or game controllers, for a wireless and hassle-free experience.

Sleek Design: The modern and slim profile enhances your room's aesthetics, blending style with functionality.

Multiple Connectivity Options: Includes HDMI, USB, and AV ports for connecting gaming consoles, external drives, and other devices with ease.

Immersive Audio: Equipped with high-quality speakers to deliver crystal-clear sound, elevating your viewing experience.

User-Friendly Interface: Navigate smoothly with a simple remote control and voice commands powered by Google Assistant.

Whether you're streaming your favorite shows, gaming, or browsing the internet, the Reintech RT43FSB03 offers everything you need in a modern television. Upgrade your home entertainment today with Reintech!

Learn More

[atsolutions01]

20W Bluetooth Speaker: Loud & Clear Audio

A 20 watt Bluetooth speaker is a compact, wireless audio device designed to deliver powerful and clear sound with a total output of 20 watts. It connects to smartphones, tablets, laptops, or other Bluetooth-enabled devices, allowing users to stream music, podcasts, or calls without the need for cables. These speakers often feature additional functionalities such as waterproof or splash-proof designs, long battery life, built-in microphones for hands-free calls, and options for pairing multiple speakers for stereo or surround sound. Ideal for indoor and outdoor use, they are perfect for parties, travel, or personal listening.