Pocketalk™, the portable, AI-powered instant voice translation device, is coming to the UK to empower travellers to converse quickly and easily with people in a multitude of languages. With the ability to translate 74 different languages bidirectionally, Pocketalk makes it easy for users to understand others and be understood by others. The Global SIM embedded, “Built-in Data” model is available with two years of all-you-can-use mobile data coverage in 128 countries and regions. Pocketalk “Built-in Data” model is available on Amazon for £259.00.
The winner of the ‘Innovation Award in Mobile Computing’ at IFA 2018, Pocketalk allows people to converse naturally, not just in stilted statements or phrases and with no dictionary in sight. Small and compact, the device comfortably fits in the pocket, so it can be taken anywhere, eradicating the need to pass a smartphone back and forth.
Designed with simplicity in mind, Pocketalk combines the best speech-to-text, translation and text-to-speech engines from around the world. Using Wi-Fi, mobile data or a personal hotspot to connect to the internet, Pocketalk is able to provide the most accurate translations possible with a push of a button. It uses the most robust language engines and cutting-edge cloud technologies for highly accurate translations.
Unlike many smartphones, Pocketalk comes with dedicated dual noise-cancelling microphones to pick up every word even in noisy environments making it perfect for use outdoors or in restaurants, train stations or airports. Additionally, whilst having no lag time and a simpler interface than a smartphone, users no longer have to waste the battery on their phone to use it. Pocketalk has around seven hours of battery life whilst being used intermittently or around five hours if it is in constant use. There is also the option to put the device into sleep mode to preserve up to 10 days battery life with the touch of a button.
Noriyuki Matsuda, CEO and founder of master company Sourcenext, stated, “The need to connect cultures and make the world feel a little smaller is stronger than ever and that’s exactly our goal with this device. We developed Pocketalk to help people of all backgrounds providing them with an instant open line of communication and foster a mutual understanding and respect among different cultures. When you have the right tools, language is a gateway and not a barrier.”
With its easy-to-use interface, Pocketalk is a great device for people who are constantly travelling, working with colleagues of different nationalities or those who wish to fully immerse themselves in a country’s culture. The device is available in white, black and gold with its own global sim for two years so, unlike with mobile data on a phone, there are no hidden charges.
The Pocketalk two-way voice translation device is available with a two year global sim for £259.00 from Amazon UK and $299.00 from Amazon US.
Protecting your vehicle against cybersecurity attacks is surprisingly painless — if you know where to begin. In order to protect yourself against a potential car hacker, you need to think like a hacker — which starts with knowing your car’s vulnerabilities. Points of entry can include your entertainment system, keyless entry remote, and even USB ports.
Once a hacker has gained control of one or more of your car’s electronic control units, they can control anything from basic dashboard functions to the engine and brakes. Thankfully, this isn’t common — but it is possible, as demonstrated in 2015 by white-hat hackers.
Want to learn more? This animated infographic outlines five different ways a car can be hacked and steps you can take to protect your ride.
It’s taken little more than a decade for smartphones to become indispensable. Since the initial explosion in the UK in 2008, smartphone ownership has risen from 18% to 78%, as high as 95% among 16-24 year-olds. 40% of adults look at their phone within five minutes of waking up; they’re a fundamental part of orientating ourselves to go about our day.
We rely on our smartphones to keep us connected to work, family and friends – so why do we accept their consistently inconsistent connectivity on the train, in the office, or waiting in line to grab our lunch? Ofcom’s 2018 Connected Nationsreport found that almost one in every four buildings (23%) endures poor 4G from all network providers. Vilicom’s own research suggests that poor connectivity is affecting up to 1.6m businesses with 83% of employees struggling to secure full-bar coverage.
This is an alarming threat to business reputation and profit margins, as well as an obstacle to procuring talent, as both customers and staff wrestle with the frustrations of securing mobile coverage. Businesses haven’t had to solve this issue independently before, and so most simply aren’t prepared to overcome the obstacles in providing extensive, high-quality mobile data in their own buildings.
Businesses need professional advice on how to get full bar mobile signal if they’re to make a significant change to their employee and/or customer experiences. However, their inexperience is often exacerbated by a lack of guidance on effectively addressing the problem with businesses not knowing where to turn . Vilicom’s own research shows that 19% of businesses in the UK have tried and failed to deploy an indoor coverage solution because they couldn’t find a provider or had no idea where to start looking for help.
Fortunately, there are some simple steps organisations can take to help them keep productivity and revenues high.
Construction
Businesses first need to examine their own premises. Old buildings are made up of brick, concrete and/or stone, all of which are notorious mobile signal blockers. On top of this, if many such buildings are packed into a dense urban area, it becomes even more difficult to secure consistent mobile signal from the outside.
Some new builds are designed with mobile signal in mind, but many face similar issues. Health and safety requirements, and standardisation for qualities like soundproofing or energy efficiency, create buildings designed to let as little energy in or out of the building as possible. While modern insulation and building techniques further heighten the difficulty that mobile signal has in effectively penetrating them.
It’s often assumed that changing network provider is a panacea for mobile coverage. However, when it comes to buildings that aren’t conducive to mobile penetration, it makes little difference, as the same signal from a different tower will likely have the same result. Reconstruction to address this is both a massive logistical burden and extremely expensive, or a business might be renting office space, and this isn’t an option anyway.
As a result, if businesses can’t make a change externally, they need to look at internal solutions and eliminate the solutions that don’t suit them.
Elimination
Many organisations may immediately think that Wi-Fi is the answer. It’s easy to set up andaccessible to anyone familiar with technology. For a family home it may be the best solution, but conventional Wi-Fi isn’t the best option for businesses that need to have good connectivity for their voice and data.users i.e. those that need to make mobile calls and use smartphone apps often on different devices.
Modern enterprises rely on software that demands consistent connectivity at high speeds whether on the move or in the office. Wi-Fi usually struggles to match enterprise speeds and network reliability is often variable.However, it will still lack the national reach of data coverage and requires users to navigate cumbersome processes such as password barriers and often leads to frustrated users attempting to circumvent performance problems due often to these systems not being dimensioned correctly for the right capacity. This can manifest in estremely erratic connectivity, sometimes good, but sometimes bad , depending on user numbers and user profile.
Wi-FI password portals have been a concern for IT security departments for many years.; a Wi-Fi password can be obtained simply by asking at reception, and the accessibility of Wi-Fi networks to malicious operators is well established. For businesses that value their cybersecurity, Wi-Fi is a weak link.
Resolution
A dedicated internal mobile network addresses all indoor mobile coverage problems, offering comprehensive security alongside far greater capacity and consistency. This sort of hardware used to be available from network providers, but the diversification of the mobile market means it’s simply no longer financially or logistically viable.
Network-neutral specialist system integrators are now filling this gap, providing the equipment that businesses need to guarantee signal for mobile devices regardless of their choice of operator. Employees in offices benefit from vastly improved mobile signal, as do customers and visitors to commercial premises.
For example, a financial trading firm approached us after renting a floor in a shared workspace building without considering indoor mobile coverage before they committed. This was despite the fact that they spend 99% of their time on their mobile devices to do business. They soon found they had poor network coverage, impacting the volume of trades they could convert, and so we installed a high-performance coverage system throughout the office within weeks to rectify this.
Indoor mobile coverage solutions have huge potential to save businesses money, confusion and frustration. The time is now to revolutionise connectivity and reap the commercial benefits. All that is required is to share some simple information such as a building’s landscape and nature of business with a specialised systems integrator today, tobe safe in the knowledge that a secure reliable solution indoor mobile coverage is in place with minimal fuss.
With Father’s Day just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about what your old man wants! Gone are the days of Dads who enjoy socks and aftershave. Whether he’s an outdoor adventurer, a fitness-fanatic, a minimalist or just an all-round cool Dad, Speckhas got you covered this Father’s Day!
COOL DADDY
This Father’s Day, unleash your Dad’s inner style icon with a SpeckGrabTab! With over 90 unique GrabTab designs to choose from, there’s a print to suit every Dad’s style. GrabTab is a slim grip-assist accessory that provides a secure hold on your device without adding extra bulk or impeding wireless charging. As dynamic as it is cool, it even doubles up as a phone stand, which is handy for on-the-go entertainment.
Some Dads enjoy the subtle, more refined things in life… If this sounds like your Dad, the Presidio Stay Clear from Speck is ideal. This dual-layer phone case features a newly developed innovative coating that safeguards against yellowing and discoloration caused by UV rays and oils. Speck’s IMPACTIUM Clear shock-absorbing material will also help to protect Dads phone against drops of up to 2.4 meters.
Eat, Sleep, Gym, Repeat!
If your Dad is a fitness buff, or always planning his next marathon, why not gift him the Presidio SPORT or Presidio PRO case? Not only do these case have 3 layers of protection for drops of up to 3 meters – they also have an anti-microbial coating. This prevents the growth of bacteria and staining on the case when setting it down to time sets or throwing it into gym bags.
Outdoor Adventurer
For Dads that never seem to lose their flair for the outdoors, the Presidio ULTRA Case is perfect! It has four layers of protection for drops of up to 4.5 meters. And if this wasn’t enough, it also has 360-degree port protection, a removable front bumper, and a holster clip for attachment onto belts, bags – you name it! This clip also doubles up as a phone stand. For Dads who love to hike, run, or cycle in the great outdoors, this case will go down a treat!
No Isolation (www.noisolation.com) is an Oslo-based start-up founded with the aim of reducing loneliness and involuntary social isolation through the creation and implementation of warm technology. Following the success of its first product, the AV1 telepresence robot, designed to tackle loneliness amongst children and young adults affected by long-term illness, the company has brought its second product, KOMP, to the UK. KOMP – a one button communication device, designed to connect seniors with their wider family unit – is currently used by more than 620 families in Norway.
For No Isolation, designing a product for seniors was a logical next step, following the success of AV1 and the proven efficacy of using technology to reduce loneliness. According to Age UK, 3.6 million older people in the UK live alone, with 1.9 million reporting feeling ignored and invisible. Further, in 2017, Eurostat reported that 1.1 million seniors are in contact with relatives just once a month or less. This lack of contact is exacerbated by the fact that the primary mode of communication for the elderly remains offline, and is conducted via the phone.
Discussion amongst the No Isolation team found that the key issue with having phone calls as the main mode of communication with the elderly was the need to schedule the conversations in advance, without an immediate way of communicating in the interim. Modern day communication devices and social media mean that the younger generations are able to communicate instantly – messages, videos and voice notes can be exchanged within seconds. The No Isolation team wanted to take the most useful elements of social media and introduce them to the senior population, in a product that would be designed specifically for them.
No Isolation worked with seniors, families and designers to understand exactly what features KOMP needed to work for its target user. Modifying existing technology wasn’t an option – No Isolation learnt that being exposed to a new communication tool without prior experience could be frustrating and initial failures, discouraging. As such, KOMP was designed to allow users to seamlessly receive messages, images and calls, rendering pre-existing or learnt digital skills unnecessary.
By removing all usernames and passwords, KOMP is immediately easy to grasp, giving seniors a sense of mastery over a piece of technology. During the research stage, the team also learnt that a lot of seniors experience leathery and dry fingertips when they grow older, due to decreased blood flow, making it difficult for them to use a touchscreen. As such, one large, graspable button was added to ensure ease of use.
By combining these elements with a high resolution screen and quality speakers, KOMP was created, ensuring seamless communication within the family, while focusing on the needs of seniors. The screen is placed at the senior’s house, and family and friends can connect and share content through an app. When the KOMP is turned on, the user will receive the messages, video calls and pictures sent throughout the day.
Karen Dolva, co-founder and CEO of No Isolation comments: “As a company, our goal is to make sure no one has to suffer from loneliness. We know that many seniors live alone and would like to have more contact with their family and friends. With KOMP, we want to bring all of the most magical aspects of modern day communication tools into one device, in order to ensure seamless communication between all family members, across all generations. In my own experience of using KOMP with my grandfather, I found that I was able to share so many more meaningful moments with him – images of my new home that he wasn’t able to visit, a snap of me having lunch with colleagues, and many more. Using KOMP, he was able to be a part of everything I did, filling the time between our monthly visits with near constant communication. By creating KOMP, we want to ensure that seniors feel like they are an active part of their children’s and their grandchildren’s lives, and to stop them feeling lonely, even when they aren’t physically with their family.”
KOMP was first launched in Norway in December 2017, to an overwhelmingly positive response from users. Now, more than 620 KOMPs are in active use, with an average of 7.2 people connected to each KOMP. To date, over 242,000 moments, encompassing photos, messages and video calls, had been shared through the device. In October 2018, KOMP won the NESTA Smart Ageing Prize, awarded to products and services using innovative digital technologies to support older people and allowing them to actively maintain their social life.
How KOMP works
When designing KOMP, No Isolation knew that they had to create a communication device that was simple to use and that was different to the tablets and computers currently available on the market. As such, KOMP’s key features include:
Ease of use – KOMP requires no prior digital experience. The user can receive text messages, images and video calls, with all commands performed through one, easily graspable, button. The user can decline incoming calls by turning the button to switch the KOMP off. Accepting a call requires no action from the user – the KOMP simply counts down from 10, after which the call begins automatically – offering two-way video and audio. Unlike other devices and tablets, KOMP has limited functionality, requiring no complex commands from the user – all the content, as well as device management, is done through the accompanying family app.
No touchscreen – Armed with the knowledge that many elderly people develop leathery fingers, KOMP has no touch screen and is operated by a single, easily graspable button.
Advanced screen and speakers – Accounting for the fact that many seniors are affected by reduced eyesight, with some experiencing vision loss by as much as 80%, one of KOMP’s key features is a high contrast, 17” ratio screen, which features large text and clear images, making all content easy to see. The device also includes sophisticated speakers, which produce crisp, high-quality sound, making it easier to hear and understand the person on the screen.
Customisable widgets – KOMP users can also benefit from integrated widgets – currently, users can view weather information and there is potential for future functionality, such as a clock and calendar function.
Just like the device, the KOMP family app is intuitive to use:
Familiar interface – The family app has a similar layout to other messaging services, making it simple and straightforward to use.
Personal invitations and secure streaming – An unlimited number of invite-only members can share moments through the app, giving everyone in the family the ability to communicate with the user. Additionally, No Isolation only tracks metadata, and never shares data with third parties, meaning that all content is completely secure.
Group-chat capability – An interesting by-product of the KOMP app has been that it has encouraged closeness not only between the user and the family, but amongst all family members, across generations. The group-chat nature of the app means that all family members feel up-to-date with each other and more involved in one another’s lives.
KOMP is very easy to set up, relying on a WiFi connection in the home. However, if the senior does not have WiFi, a mobile broadband connection is also sufficient to start using the device. KOMP is now available to rent or buy in the UK, costing either £39/month (minimum 3 month contract subscription) with an up front rental fee of £99, or £75 monthly subscription for eight months, with an upfront cost of £299 to purchase in full.
The KOMP app is compatible with smartphones and tablets operating iOS (9.0 or later) and Android (4.4 or later).
Company Background
Founded in 2015 by Karen Dolva, Marius Aabel and Matias Doyle, No Isolation’s first product, AV1, was launched in 2016 and is currently helping close to 900 children and young adults across Europe. Partnered with the Norwegian Cancer Society, the University of Oslo, Swedish-Finnish telecom company Telia, and several high-profile Norwegian hospitals, No Isolation received its Seal of Excellence from the European Commission in 2016. Since its introduction to the UK market, No Isolation has become a leading voice on the topic of loneliness, being featured in the government’s loneliness strategy in the autumn of 2018. The company currently has a presence in the Nordics, UK, Germany, France and the Netherlands.
As the urban population continues to grow and cities become denser, this creates social, environmental, and economic concerns. Fortunately, addressing these challenges is easier with technology. Since living in the digital age has made our lives easier, cities across the world are deploying smart tech to improve infrastructure and services and provide their residents with a better quality of life.
Tackling traffic issues with sensor data
For instance, the city of York in the UK is using technology to improve its traffic system. In this medieval city, many roads suffer from traffic congestion and the city is constantly building new homes to respond to residents’ housing needs, which puts pressure on road infrastructure. All this forced UK’s Department for Transport to propose a solution and make York’s traffic more efficient. The solution consists of installing sensors along the A59 road. These sensors are designed to detect signals from drivers’ mobile phones and connected cars, gathering real-time information about their movement. All data is collected anonymously and shared only with city officials. This will enable York’s authorities to better understand traffic patterns in the city and help them to make better decisions. As a result, York’s roads will be “safer and [the] air cleaner”, explains Peter Dew, York’s executive member for transport.
Smart traffic lights that can communicate with drivers
York’s project is still being tested, and if all goes according to plan, authorities in the UK will start implementing cutting-edge tech in other cities. The idea is to equip roads across the UK with traffic light systems that communicate with drivers. The same way road sensors in York communicate with drivers’ mobile phones, the smart traffic lights will interact with drivers. Here’s how. As the vehicle approaches, the traffic light will connect wirelessly to the drivers’ smartphone and advise them at which speed they should move to arrive when the light is green. This will help to minimise stop-and-go traffic, which is particularly evident during peak hours. Stop-and-go driving can not only cause a vehicle’s brakes to wear out, but also increase harmful emissions.
Similar technology will be installed in UK’s city of Milton Keynes. AI-based traffic lights developed by Vivacity Labs will monitor traffic and adjust lighting patterns accordingly. The system will be accompanied by 2,500 cameras installed across the city. While adjusting its lighting patterns, the system will give priority to cyclists, emergency vehicles, and buses. In case the camera detects a large number of cyclists or buses on the road, the system will provide a longer green light for them.
Real-time air pollution monitoring in Armidale
It’s clear that traffic is a significant contributor to air pollution, and we often don’t even realise how bad the air we breathe is. As the Guardianreveals, 95 per cent of the global population is exposed to unsafe air. To improve its air quality, the Australian city of Armidale installed air quality monitoring sensors. Due to its geographical position and the use of wood for heating during the winter months, Armidale’s air quality is very poor. And residents often fail to realise how dangerous it can be to their health. This forced the Office of Environment and Heritage (OEH) to deploy Purple Air Sensors across the city to collect real-time data. Such data is accessible online, which allows residents to know when the air outside is bad, so they can reduce their exposure to air pollution and minimize the time they spend outdoors.
How did smart tech help Chicago to reduce its gun violence rate?
Smart technology can also help cities fight against crime. Take Chicago as an example. In 2017, Chicago witnessed 650 murder cases, which is among the highest murder rates in the US. To make its residents feel safer, Chicago was forced to seek a solution. It didn’t take long before the city started using ShotSpotter technology. This system, attached to utility poles, relies on sensors and a camera to detect gunshots and automatically alert the police. Besides identifying the right location, ShotSpotter can also detect how many shots were fired and provide information about the weapon.
What makes this technologyso appealing is that it can differentiate gunshots from fireworks. Sometimes people will call the police to report a gunshot incident, when in fact it was just kids playing with firecrackers. Moreover, ShotSpotter is better than traditional 911 calls, because people reporting gunshots often have difficulties describing the incident properly or fail to give the exact location, which only causes delays. And in situations like these, every second counts. According toFox News, ShotSpotter can reduce police response time from eight minutes to 30 seconds. Chicago’s police department claims that the system led to a decrease of 43 per cent in shootings in the community area of Englewood. The system is used in two districts, but due to its success, the police will be adding this tech to six more districts by 2019.
Since everything around us is getting smarter, our cities should, too. Becoming a smart city might seem as a far-off dream, but the truth is that cities worldwide are investing in technology to improve traffic, monitor air quality, and reduce crime. Thanks to smart city technology, we can make our future safer and more enjoyable.
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Author: Richard van Hooijdonk
International keynote speaker, trend watcher and futurist Richard van Hooijdonk offers inspiring lectures on how technology impacts the way we live, work and do business. Over 420,000 people have already attended his renowned inspiration sessions, in the Netherlands as well as abroad. He works together with RTL television and presents the weekly radio program ‘Mindshift’ on BNR news radio. Van Hooijdonk is also a guest lecturer at Nyenrode and Erasmus Universities.
A recent study has revealed that 93% of parents, of children aged 2-5 years old, believe toddlers of this age group are spending too much time in front of electronic devices.Being honest I would say we are not far behind here in Ireland and with us adults one can only imagine..
The data, by Kiddi Caru, also shows that 60% of this group have given their toddlers a tablet, with over half (57%) being just 3 years old and under.
When asked what their child uses the devices for, TV shows came out on top with 79% of toddlers using screens to watch their favourite shows. 59% use the devices to play games, the same number who use them for educational apps, and 50% for watching films.
More worryingly though, 29% of UK parents admitted they do not have screen time limits for their toddlers.
Losing Touch With Nature
When parents were questioned about the amount of outdoor time their child gets, weather permitting, 31% said they get 3 hours or less weekly outdoor time.
This is surprisingly little considering the same percentage (31%) get 2-3 hours of screen time per day, with 11% getting over 4 hours daily. If spread out evenly over the week this works out to be only 25 minutes per day.
According to the NHS physical activity guidelines for under 5s, toddlers should be physically active for at least 3 hours per day. And although this includes indoor play, it can be assumed that, for some, indoor time is being monopolised by screens.
When given a list of outdoor activities it was revealed 44% of toddlers have never held a bug, 36% haven’t collected sticks, 35% have yet to dig in mud and 30% haven’t fed ducks, all arguably priceless childhood experiences that introduce little ones to nature and wildlife.
These figures could suggest the next generation are at risk of losing touch with nature and wildlife, which is concerning in a time where conservation and being environmentally conscious is crucial.
Benefits of Outdoor Play
Outdoor play not only introduces young children to nature, it also has further developmental and health benefits, such as exposure to vitamin D and helping develop gross and fine motor skills.
Fiona Blackwell, Quality Care and Education Director at Kiddi Caru, said “Being outdoors supports children’s wellbeing. Often children are calmer and happier and more likely to engage in the learning process. Being outdoors gives the opportunity to ‘burn off’ excess energy, which in turn aids appetite and helps children to sleep better.
“Vitamin D is essential for healthy bones and children do not benefit just during the summer months but in the winter during day light hours, meaning there is every reason to get outdoors in whatever weather. After all there is no such thing as bad weather just inappropriate clothing.”
Kiddi Caru Day Nurseries and Preschools are a child care group with nurseries based in the midlands and south of England. They currently have over 40 nurseries that offer exceptional care and support to babies and children from newborn to 5-years-old.
Depending on your sleeping needs, you might be interested in purchasing a smart bed. Generally, these differ immensely from regular beds, coming with a multitude of features all designed to help you sleep better at night.
Smart beds can do many things: adjust the temperature of the bed, change the firmness level, provide a soothing massage, and much, much more. These models typically cost more than traditional mattresses, but their benefits could very much outweigh the cost depending on your needs.
Deciding if one is right for you can be a bit of a hassle, with so many options to choose from so many different sleep preferences and requirements … where do you start? Hopefully, this guide will help you decide if one is right for you.
What are the main benefits of a smart bed?
You might be wondering what smart beds can do for you that your regular mattress can’t already. This is a valid question because this is still a relatively new technology, which many might have qualms about if they’ve never tried it before.
Sleep tracking technology
Some smart beds have the added feature of being able to track all kinds of relevant information about your sleep health and patterns with included sleep tracking technology. This can include heart rate monitoring, when you toss and turn, your breathing rate, the total amount of time you spent sleeping, how deep you slept, and so on.
This can help tremendously with helping you to track just how much or how little sleep you’re getting, which can make a huge difference in your overall well-being. For example, with a smart bed, you’d be able to have a ready set of information about your sleep that you can give to a doctor for a potentially easier diagnosis, as they’d have more exact knowledge of how you sleep at night, instead of relying on your own recollection.
This can also be a handy feature in telling you if you sleep too hot or cold, allowing you to make adjustments to your room temperature for better sleep. A good place to shop for some really cool beds is mattressnut.
Temperature regulation
Another feature that could help aid in sleep is the temperature regulation features often included in a smart bed. These can track temperatures and either warm you up with onboard heating capabilities when you’re too hot, or keep the heat at bay with cooling technology. This will depending on which model you get, but it should be standard feature of many.
This might save you from having to adjust the thermostat of your house, which could come in handy if you’re living with multiple people who have different sleeping/temperature needs, potentially saving you some money in the long run.
Added smart connectivity
Many also come integrated with apps or other smart home internet devices, meaning you could possibly control your bed through other smart devices like your phone, giving you greater control over your mattress. Want your bed to be nice and warm before you get home? Program it from far away with the push of a button.
You can also adjust the firmness levels of a smart bed, usually, allowing you to customize your sleep to a level of comfort you may not have received from other traditional mattresses. And with added control comes potentially better sleep, which could be great for working off sleep debt and other forms of sleep deprivation.
This could also be a good option if you tend to share your bed a lot or require different settings from time to time, as you can adjust your smart bed on the fly and set the firmness to whichever setting you like, a feature unavailable to most traditional mattresses.
Are there drawbacks to getting one?
As we’ve said before, smart beds tend to be more expensive than traditional mattresses, which might be a problem if price is a concern. Check into the features included with yours and make sure that it’s right for you, as sometimes you may not be able to utilize a feature to the fullest extent.
The added technology might also make things a bit more complicated to those who aren’t so used to more modern types of bedding, potentially creating more confusion.
Conclusion
Smart beds can be a great fit for your home and might offer you better control over your sleep over traditional mattresses, depending on your needs. They can potentially offer you a better diagnosis of sleep problems and help you achieve more comfort during sleep.
These could give you more convenience in the long run and allow you to sleep more soundly. If this sounds like it could be right for you, then you should consider purchasing one.
SJCAM, the action camera manufacturer who eased its way in to the market with the release of the SJ4000, is pleased to announce the launch of its new SJ9 Series. Consisting of 2 models – the SJ9 Strike and SJ9 Max, both the new cameras feature some impressive specifications. The most powerful SJCAM cameras to date, the SJ9 Strike and SJ9 Max are the perfect companions to any adventures you have planned – both above and below water. With a 2.33” touch screen display and 1300mAH battery on both models, the new cameras also introduce the below features:
Waterproof Leave the waterproof case behind – the new SJ9 models are both waterproof up to 10m deep without any housing. The sleek new design and waterproofing make both cameras perfect for any underwater adventures.
Supersmooth Gyro Stabilization Capture every moment in crisp, clear detail thanks to the supersmooth gyro stabilization. Make shaky images a thing of the past – both the SJ9 Strike and SJ9 Max give you the capability to make vibrant, sharp videos. The SJ9 Strike boasts a six-axis Gyroscope, whilst the SJ9 Max includes a three-axis Gyroscope.
Livestream Show adventures as they happen with the new Live Stream feature. Simply use the SJCAM app to select streaming with either Facebook or YouTube, choose the WiFi network and start streaming!
Wireless Charging Charging your camera becomes a breeze with the new SJ9 Strike and SJ9 Max. Say goodbye to cables and hello to simple, hassle free charging!
Impressive specifications The SJ9 Strike model also features the best components from previous SJCAM models. The super powerful Amabarella H22S85 chipset and the Sony_IMX377 image sensor means it can record 4K at 60fps and even 240fps at 1080p. These high specifications also mean the timelapse can be used with intervals up to 30 minutes, slow up footage of up 8x, digital zoom and much more. Let your passion for adventure guide you – the new SJ9 are ready to go wherever you choose!
Pricing and Availability: The new SJ9 Max and SJ9 Strike are available for pre order now. Approximate pricing will be: :: SJ9 Strike – RRP £209 :: SJ9 Max – RRP £159 For more information and to pre order visit https://sjcam.com/product/sj9/
