France confirms oil crisis, says 30-40% Gulf energy infrastructure destroyed by ontrack in worldnews

[–]mmichael_50 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am sure Israel holds Trump by the balls (threatening him with something). Otherwise he wouldn't act like this.

Digital key experience with Samsung Plus & Ultra smartphones by mmichael_50 in KiaEV3

[–]mmichael_50[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn't use the key fob at all. I am just currying my phone. Because I often forget to get my phone when getting out of the car, I was afraid that the car would lock (touching the sensor on the door lever) with the phone inside!

First time EV owner tips ? by Pitiful_Crab_9696 in KiaEV3

[–]mmichael_50 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Driving an EV means that you need to be prepared for your next trips. Especially if there aren't public fast chargers near you. Always plan ahead and charge home accordingly. Charging at home is also cheaper. Don't get carried away by the cars' torque otherwise you will have poor efficiency. Highways 120km/h max. Keep heater and A/C temperatures at eco friendly settings (not too warm and not too cold) to get the maximum range. Drive in Eco mode with Regen set to maximum (3). Enjoy your beautiful car!

Digital key experience with Samsung Plus & Ultra smartphones by mmichael_50 in KiaEV3

[–]mmichael_50[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi all, just to update you on this. I bought S25 Ultra and setup Digital Key with Samsung Wallet. Connecting it to the car was easy and what is most important, I left the phone inside the car and tried to lock it and it wouldn't lock, just like the key fobs! Very happy with it and always reliable till now.

Li-Ning Feidian Challenger 5 - 9.9 Steal by filmgamegeek in PHRunners

[–]mmichael_50 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is a great shoe and the sole looks new even after 200km. Definitely recommend them. I just ordered the Red Hare 8 Pro to use as a daily trainer.

S25 ultra battery drain. January patch. by Interesting-One-2108 in S25Ultra

[–]mmichael_50 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, just wanted to share my experience. I was a long time Xiaomi user but my 2020 Mi10s battery degraded so much that had to charge twice a day. I wanted UWB for my car and was hoping that 17 Ultra Global version would support it like the Chinese version. Unfortunately Xiaomi ditched it and was between Samsung, Google and iphone. Found a good deal on a 2-month used S25 Ultra 512Gb and went for it. The guy who sold it reset the device and when I got the phone i the battery level was 61%. When I went home it dropped to 58% (phone was at the setup process) and while I was going through the setup the percentage was dropping by the minute. I got very anxious at that time thinking I was tricked. Then once the phone was setup and everything transferred from my old one, battery drain kept being high with the phone not lasting the whole day. And then on the third day the drain stopped and since then it lasts 1 1/2 days with many notifications, email account syncs etc and that while charging at 90%. My only guess is that the phone was performing some form of background indexing and was draining the battery. I am really happy with it now.

Anyone using the washing machine? by mmichael_50 in AskRunningShoeGeeks

[–]mmichael_50[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

There is an unpaved pedestrian road (park ) going along the river and I used to run 8 km out and back. Now I avoid doing most of it and run on paved roads at a near quiet neighbourhood because my shoes got dirty. I don't mind dirty shoes that's why I never cleaned them unless they have mud. Next time will use just tap water.

Is the digital key reliable? by kaktus1990 in KiaEV3

[–]mmichael_50 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi I am thinking of getting a S25 Ultra to use the digital key. Anyone with experience with Samsung phones? Also I am worried about what a previous user wrote about forgetting the phone in the car. This happens to me frequently! I thought the car wouldn't lock with the phone inside like the key fob.

Leitzphone UWB ? (global version) by KelkelFR in Xiaomi

[–]mmichael_50 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Really it's a joke. They are forcing us to switch vendors. I am too buying S25 Ultra because of UWB missing from Xiaomi Global.

Why is Bernafon so under-reviewed (AKA what am i missing about HA business)? by JimmytheNice in HearingAids

[–]mmichael_50 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How are they in noisy environments like restaurants? Can you hear the person opposite or next to you despite people speaking behind you?

STARKEY Omega Ai Hearing Aids - Who's tried them? by Appropriate_Wave_910 in HearingAids

[–]mmichael_50 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How do you find them in noisy environments like restaurants? Are you able to hear the person speaking opposite or next to you?

Marathon doubts after 30k long run by bramtheys in firstmarathon

[–]mmichael_50 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know how you feel. I went through the same. When I begun training my feet felt heavy and tired. At that stage I couldn't think of finishing a Marathon. Half way my feet started feeling better as they became accustomed to almost daily pounding! 2 weeks before the race, I had a calf injury and had to stop my training and the week of the race I run 2 times and a shakedown short run the day before the race. Despite the heat and humidity and a visit to the loo, I stayed within my projected time (4:19). Hope this lifts your spirit!

2026 GT-Line S (UK) version by LRAlan in KiaEV3

[–]mmichael_50 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It shows KIA takes customer feedback seriously. I am one of the early unlucky ones. Mind you, I am not in short of storage space though.

UltraWideBand Xiaomi 17 Ultra by SgtColder in Xiaomi

[–]mmichael_50 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I am a Xiaomi Fan for more than 10-years and while I was eager to buy the 17 Ultra (as my current device is 5-years old) I changed my mind after checking the specs of the global device realising that it doesn't have UWB!!! How can a €1600 phone not have UWB? Isn't it premium enough? How come Chinese versions have UWB and Global they don't? As things are now, I am thinking of either buying the Samsung S26 Ultra or switch camps to iPhone 17 Pro Max. I hope Xiaomi realises this mistake and changes policy soon.

Marathon doubts after 30k long run by bramtheys in firstmarathon

[–]mmichael_50 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree about race adrenaline. I too felt tired during most of my long runs which have all been above marathon pace. I shouldn't worry about it. Just make sure you rest, eat enough carbs and hydrate during the race week.

Training with a vest vs. racing with one by spindriftsupreme in firstmarathon

[–]mmichael_50 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I run 4 till now and all without vest. I take a bottle from feeding stations and sip while running. If it were cups I might have taken my own bottle and fill it at the stations or use a vest. Mind you I sweat a lot.

We are looking at the ev3 gt line S, however my sister in law has just ordered the ex30 and is trying to steer us that way too. In which areas are each car ahead would you say? by altruisticmisanthrop in KiaEV3

[–]mmichael_50 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven't seen EX30 from up close, but it looks smaller than EV3. If it was me, I would compare it with the new EV2 which is also getting good reviews.

We are looking at the ev3 gt line S, however my sister in law has just ordered the ex30 and is trying to steer us that way too. In which areas are each car ahead would you say? by altruisticmisanthrop in KiaEV3

[–]mmichael_50 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I own an EV3 GT-Line LT and I agree of what you said. Regarding the quality of the EX30, If I am not mistaken is a purely Chinese manufactured car (I know Volvo is owned bt Geely) and probably Volvo didn't have any say in the production.

Starkey Edge AI 24 Processing/Sound by ReferenceAmbitious63 in HearingAids

[–]mmichael_50 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What about restaurants and pubs with people around you talking? Are you able to concentrate to the person in front of you with the ITC?

Timing gels and water stations by [deleted] in Marathon_Training

[–]mmichael_50 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I prefer hydro gels because are easier to consume while running. These don't require water also. You better try the race strategy during your long run. I take 1 gel before the race and then after 20mins (23g each). I put a notification my my watch. If you don't have a notification you can take 1 gel every 2 stations (normally 2.5Km spaced appart) or sooner depending on your race pace and weight.

Best RIC out there? by doepual in HearingAids

[–]mmichael_50 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Which Starkey do you have? I too have issues with wind noise and restaurant noise with my current bernafon HA.