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The Love Mei Powerful Phone Case Review: Rugged, Stylish And a Bit On the Pricey Side

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There are two types of people in this world. People who take excellent care of their phones and people who manage to nearly destroy/lose/drop down the toilet their phones at every opportunity. The unique Love Mei phone case is certainly designed with the latter category in mind. Which is good for me because my history with phones could fairly be described as completely catastrophic.

When I acquired my new Huawei P10 I decided to spend some time finding a case that would protect my new baby. I flicked through all the usual options, the Spriggan armor, a whole host of flip cases and nothing felt quite safe enough. Nothing seemed robust enough, nothing seemed able to adequately protect the phone from my clumsy hands. That was until I stumbled upon the Love Mei case.

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The Camera is well protected and the other ports are all easy to access, the design itself feels incredibly solid

Love Mei cases are designed to make even the most flimsy phones able to take a beating. They provide some level of waterproofing and are really shock absorbent. The most interesting feature is the fact that the case comes with its own gorilla glass screen to protect your screen from scrapes and drops. It’s perfect for people who spend their days at the beach, engaging in extreme sports and those of us who lack any form of coordination.

We’ll be looking at the Huawei  P10 version of the Love Mei Powerful phone case but the results should be similar for your phone as well.

The design is as though your phone was encased in a surprisingly stylish tank

At first sight the Love Mei Powerful case reminded me of something out of a military science fiction. Functional, familiar and yet somehow quite stylish. The case feels well built and the phone fits snugly inside it. All of the ports can be accessed once the phone is screwed into place and the case does not obscure the camera in any noticeable way.

The Love Mei Powerful comes in four colors; black, silver, white yellow and red. There is also a gold variant available for certain models. With a little trepidation I decided to go for the silver case and was pleasantly surprised to find that it looked really good. The one criticism I would have is that the paint seems to chip a little bit too easily but so far any damage has been relatively minor over my three months of use.

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The Gorilla Glass Screen protector feels great but it is a little smudge prone

Love Mei’s Gorilla Glass Screen Protector doesn’t affect the phone’s touch capacities in any discernible way and after an hour or so of use feels far superior to the screen protector bundled with the P10. It is a little prone to smudging but a microfiber cloth can solve that. The screen is cut in such a way that you still have access to the front facing fingerprint sensor. You may need to recalibrate the sensor but I have not faced any major issues with it. One minor niggle is that dirt and dust tends to collect around the fingerprint sensor and the camera and it’s hard to clean without taking the case apart.

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The Gorilla Glass helps to provide some welcome dust and water protection

As well built and rugged as the case is that tank analogy wasn’t made in jest. The case adds a fair bit of weight and size to your phone and the first comment I usually get is along the lines of “Your phone is HUGE”. To be fair, it is pretty big, even with my relatively tiny P10, so if you have a bigger phone the case may be a little unmanageable. That said, it still fits snugly in my front pocket and I personally prefer larger phones in the first place so a little bulk on the P10 is quite welcome.

The Love Mei case is probably the most durable out there

In exchange for adding all that weight and size you do get a fairly solid amount of protection. I’ve dropped the phone on a number of occasions (all accidental) and apart from losing a little paint, the phone and case have remained intact. The phone is protected by a shock absorbing silicon mesh, that helps to prevent any damage.

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The phone rests snugly in a silicon mesh before you screw the top layer on, sealing it inside

While the case won’t protect your phone if you completely submerge it the case also gives it a reasonable level of spill protection. I can confirm that this works, having spilt beer all over the cast on one occasion now.

One flaw that I have noticed is that you need to keep an eye on the screws. They seem to loosen over time and if they become too loose then liquid can spill under the screen protector, getting trapped. Which is less than ideal. I’ve found that just giving everything a quick tighten once every couple of weeks is enough to prevent those kind of problems

The Love Mei Powerful’s protection comes with a hefty price tag.

So the Love Mei case comes in a lot of colors, it looks pretty decent and it’s probably the toughest phone case on the market right now. It’s also one of the most expensive. You can pick it up on Love Mei’s website for $68. You can sometimes pick it up cheaper if you look out for deals on Amazon or look for a Chinese importer but it is still a pretty heavy price tag for a phone case.

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The case is on the heavy side and it might be too big for some people’s tastes

There’s plenty of other cases out there that will protect your phone adequately for half or even a quarter of the price that Love Mei are asking. They won’t be able to offer the same level of dust or water protection but the drop protection won’t be too different.  That said, if you consider the price of the phone you’re protecting, $639.00 in my case, $68 isn’t asking that much to make sure that you keep it safe from damage dust and water and the Love Mei will definitely do that.

The bottom line

The Love Mei provides premium protection at a premium price. It is definitely one of the best cases out there if you want something that will keep your phone while looking good. That said, it’s a bit bulky and will add a fair amount of weight, so it’s won’t suit everybody for daily use. This case is best for somebody who engages in a lot of extreme sports or is particularly clumsy or careless with their phone.

Despite its minor flaws and big price tag I would definitely recommend taking a look at the Love Mei Powerful case and deciding whether it is for you.

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3 Video Games About Women’s Health

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Video games have transcended entertainment to become powerful tools for promoting health and wellness. One notable genre in this realm is fitness gaming, exemplified by titles like Hatsune Miku Fit Boxing, which motivates players to engage in physical activity to enhance their fitness levels. Building on this foundation, developers have ventured into women’s health with games designed to raise awareness and empower players to take control of their well-being. Here are 3 video games on women’s health that provide valuable health information and foster a sense of agency to uplift women around the world.

Tampon Run – Menstrual health

Created by Girls Who Code alumnae Andrea Gonzales and Sophie Houser in 2014, Tampon Run is an old-school 8-bit online game where the main character, Luna, lobs tampons to destroy enemies, who will confiscate the tampons if she lets them pass by. Interestingly, the concept of weaponized tampons is based on a real incident that occurred in 2013, where Texas state troopers confiscated tampons as potential projectiles, but not guns, from visitors observing a vote on abortion restrictions at the Texas State Capitol. The goal of Tampon Run is to destigmatize periods and menstrual products, which, up until recently, have not been properly studied to measure their absorbency, which underscores the need to address menstrual health so that women can get better care.

In between tossing tampons, Luna shares empowering messages about how periods are a natural part of women’s lives and should not be a source of shame or embarrassment. The game is available to play on the Tampon Run website and can be downloaded from the Apple App Store for iOS users.

PCOS Vitality – PCOS

Polycystic ovary syndrome is a complex hormonal condition and the leading cause of female infertility that affects approximately 5 to 6 million women in the US, according to the Endocrine Society. Common features of the condition include having irregular menstrual periods, hyperandrogenism, and polycystic ovaries. Additionally, some studies estimate that up to 88% of women with PCOS are overweight or obese. While there are weight loss programs helping women tackle PCOS, focusing on aspects like lifestyle, symptom management, diet, and other tips for how to lose weight with PCOS, the condition itself remains grossly under-researched. For some women, it may take years to confirm that they have PCOS, as there are other disorders that mimic PCOS signs and symptoms that must be excluded.

The lack of research has extended to a lack of awareness among the general population and is what clinicians from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland are trying to address with the 2023 game PCOS Vitality. Essentially a learning tool, the game takes users through a simple obstacle course. As you click toward the finish line, you are asked simple trivia questions about PCOS. The game is free to play on Focus Games’ website.

Bound by Blood – Period poverty

Period poverty refers to the lack of regular access to period products, painkillers, or underwear during a menstrual cycle. In the US, where 16.9 million menstruating women live in poverty, two-thirds cannot afford basic menstrual products. Period poverty has also been associated with mental health issues and urinary tract infections.

Available to play on the itch.io website, Bound by Blood was created by Jessica Gates in 2017 and aims to educate players about the reality of period poverty. Users take the character of Beth, a homeless woman who wakes up in her car and realizes that she’s started her period. Players then make a series of choices to try to stay as hygienic as possible in spite of lacking resources such as menstrual products and clean restrooms. There isn’t really a way to “win” the game, and it is instead a peek into the reality of life where period products are inaccessible and how this affects women’s quality of life.

Through these games, players not only gain valuable insights into various aspects of women’s health but also find themselves actively engaged in their own well-being. As developers continue to explore this emerging field, the potential for video games to serve as educational tools and catalysts for change in healthcare remains promising

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Despite popular belief, PS4 sales in the UK skyrocketed last year

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PS4 sales in the UK climbed by a shocking 633 percent year-over-year in 2023, so apparently the old system isn’t dead yet. The previous year’s very limited supply of the system is likely a major factor in this figure, since the console’s lifespan was drastically reduced because of chip shortages caused by the pandemic. Still, it’s proof that PlayStation’s original platform has unmet demand.

With the very low prices of PS4 software (both in-store and online at the PS Store), this strategy makes a lot of sense. Plus, it’s future-proof, so there’s no harm in stocking up on PS4s while new-gen pricing is still high, since if you decide to switch to a PS5 in the future, you can transfer all of your purchases across. Not to mention that the majority of new releases still come out on the PS4, with several offering free PS5 upgrades.

While the percentage rise may seem huge, real PS4 sales will probably be much lower. It’s a sign that the gadget, which is now a decade old, isn’t completely dead yet, and we expect it to keep receiving maintenance for a while longer. Of course, this is great news for Sony, because the company would rather have PS4 players playing on its last-gen gadget than none at all, even if it would love to have them upgrade to PS5.

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New PS5 firmware is available for download!

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A PS5 firmware update on a cold winter morning is unmatched. The latest PS5 system software update is 23.02–08.40.00 from Sony. Does this one add useful features or just boost system performance?

Though closer to the latter, it’s more than Sony’s favorite patch note. It fixes security issues, improves messages and usability, and boosts system software performance. Official patch notes for this 1.185GB update:

  • We updated system software security
  • We improved system software stability and performance
  • Some screens now have better messages and usability

That’s it. PS5 gets another win to recover from its midweek slump. Do you share our enthusiasm for this firmware update? Comment below. To spice things up, make your comment rhyme.

 

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