Month: July 2020

SHURE Partners with Adobe to provide mobile creators with two month Adobe premiere rush subscription Motiv purchases. #Shure #Adobe

Shure has partnered with Adobe to offer a two-month subscription of Adobe Premiere Rush for customers who purchase a Shure MOTIV ™ Microphone starting July 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020. Specifically designed for mobile creators, Adobe Premiere Rush is a premium video editing software that gives users the flexibility to record and edit pro-quality video content on their mobile devices wherever they are. When used together with MOTIV microphones, content creators can record professional quality audio right out of the box.

“By partnering with Adobe, MOTIV customers now have full video editing capabilities at their fingertips,” said Paul Crognale, Senior Marketing Manager of Musician and Consumer Audio, at Shure. “They can easily create a professional production on the go while also saving valuable time with the intuitive Adobe Premiere Rush software.”

To inspire content creators, Shure enlisted professional videographer Paul Hüttemann to produce the cinematic short film, "The Sounds Of India & Sri Lanka," using only his mobile device, the Shure MV88+ Video Kit, and Adobe Premiere Rush. Watch the film here and learn how he created the film with behind-the-scenes footage here.

“The MOTIV x Rush combination is a perfect set up for filmmakers,” said Hüttemann of huettehuette. “You can record great sounds, customize the file names in ShurePlus MOTIV app, and sync shots to accelerate and finalize footage on the go with Adobe Premiere Rush.”

Shure’s award-winning MOTIV line of microphones enables creators to produce high-quality audio with ease. Now users can take their professional-grade content captured with MOTIV, edit the footage directly in Adobe Rush Premiere, and share to all social channels on the go. Available on both mobile and desktop, the software syncs all content to the cloud, making it easy to work across mobile and desktop platforms. The microphones that are part of the promotion include:

MV88+ Video Kit – Portable audio and video recording kit features a digital stereo condenser microphone, a Manfrotto ® PIXI tripod, phone clamp, and mount as well as Lightning and USB-C cables for next-level compatibility and connectivity. Just add phone to capture content wherever.
MV88 Digital Stereo Condenser Microphone – Connected via the Lightning port on iOS, the MV88 records video with crystal clear sound and captures the performance of a lifetime. This multi-directional masterpiece tilts, rotates, and is made to withstand demanding conditions, producing best-in-class stereo audio.
MV51 Digital Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone – The MV51 offers unparalleled audio in all- metal construction with simple touch panel controls. Deny distortion and enjoy sound excellence in every environment, from demo sessions to field recordings.
MV5 Digital Condenser Microphone – The MV5 delivers pristine sound recording via Lightning or USB directly to your mobile or desktop, without sound distortion. Use vocal, instrument, or flat settings to customize recordings.

MVL Lavalier Microphone – Compatible with smartphones and tablets, this omnidirectional condenser microphone connects to portable devices for interviews, videography, and more with superior acoustic clarity.

This limited-time offer gives customers an added value of $28 USD with every purchase and is available worldwide in all countries where Adobe is permitted. Customers can sign up and register for their Premiere Rush subscription at: www.shure.com/adobe.

Health tech company Neurovalens raises more than £5 million for R&D and growth. #HealthTech #Belfast #Neurovalens

Neurovalens, a global healthtech company headquartered in Belfast and San Diego, has raised £5.1 million in funding, which will be used to expand on the success of its initial clinical trials and develop its technology’s application for other medical conditions.

The funding round was led by IQ Capital and also included investment from Wharton Asset Management Company, The Angel CoFund (ACF), Techstart Ventures, Co-Fund II managed by Clarendon Fund Managers and the UK Government’s Future Fund.

Neurovalens’ technology was created in collaboration with world renowned research facilities at the University of California San Diego. The vision of the company is to use technology that can influence the brainstem and hypothalamus in a non-invasive way to cure or treat neurological diseases, without the need for implanted electrodes.

 

CEO and co-founder of Neurovalens, Dr Jason McKeown said: “We are delighted to receive this investment and support at such a critical time for our business. Our work in the US and the success of the trials we have run to date have demonstrated the potential of our technology and encouraged us to pursue other applications. With this financing and the backing of our investors we can accelerate our mission of delivering effective and non-invasive solutions for some of the most common and debilitating medical conditions.”

The funding will be used for clinical trial research and development in the UK and abroad, as well as hiring additional staff. This will facilitate the development of Neurovalens’ technology – which is going through FDA and EU regulatory approvals – towards use as an approved medical treatment around the world. Neurovalens is already in the final phase of trials for obesity and aims to have approval for insomnia and anxiety devices in the next 12 months, with diabetes trials slated for 2021.

Kerry Baldwin, Managing Partner of IQ Capital commented: “IQ Capital is delighted to further support Neurovalens on their mission to deliver medical technology that can transform the lives of those who suffer from metabolic or neurological diseases. This funding will allow Neurovalens to accelerate their entry into the US healthcare system and to establish the technology as doctor-prescribed treatments for four of the biggest global health epidemics.”

Gaby Salem, Managing Director of Wharton Asset Management Company said: “This is a very exciting time for Neurovalens as they approach their first medical device approvals. This round of funding will enable Neurovalens to primarily focus on gaining traction within the US reimbursement sector while also continuing to develop the technology for further US FDA approvals.”

Tim Mills, Managing Partner of the Angel CoFund said: “The Neurovalens team have developed a truly innovative technique to help people combat an array of health challenges. As such, they are a rare example of a startup that really has the potential to fundamentally affect the sector they are in, changing how clinicians treat certain conditions. It is exciting to see the team at Neurovalens continue to grow and the success of their clinical trials, and we look forward to seeing the team continue to push boundaries in health tech.”

Techstart NI and Co-Fund II are part of Invest Northern Ireland’s Access to Finance portfolio and part funded by European Regional Development Fund under the EU Investment for Growth and Jobs Programme 2014-2020.

Brian Cummings from Clarendon Fund Managers, which manages Co-Fund II, added: “Neurovalens is a highly innovative company and it is testament to the interest the company’s technology has generated that they have been able to close this significant funding round. The business has scaled rapidly since launching in 2017 and we are excited that this investment will help Jason and his team to apply their technology to the treatment of additional health conditions and make a real difference.”

Jamie Andrews, Investor at Techstart Ventures said: “At Techstart Ventures we want to back really exciting early stage technology companies with expert founding teams. Over time some of these companies and teams can prove themselves to have true world class potential and persuade other more specialist funders to come alongside us. This financing round, led by IQ Capital, demonstrates Neurovalens are doing just that. We are again delighted to support the Neurovalens team as they enter an exciting new growth phase.”

AI and the reverse arc of digitalisation. #AI #ComtradeDigital

By Boris Cergol, Head of AI at Comtrade Digital Services

Over the past few years, digitalisation has been a buzzword for many companies, as they try to take advantage of new technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), cloud environments, and machine learning, to improve operations, centralise data, and enhance customer engagement. If you are interested in the last one, be sure to check out the best online machine learning courses around”.

However, in reality, this transition into the virtual or digital world isn’t without its challenges. One common problem for organisations is bridging the gap between the implementation of AI or data science and the delivery of a real business value.

In fact, when the data scientist role emerged, it was a sort of “unicorn” role because these individuals were expected to not only manage the technology infrastructure and build AI models, but also translate data into actionable predictions and communicate effectively with more business-minded colleagues. 

Mixed results in the beginning

Of course, some companies had more success than others in terms of the AI application. Typically, larger companies with the economies of scale have done better, as have technology companies and those working in ecommerce or finance where the use and value of AI is more straightforward.

Many small businesses, who decided to embrace such technologies, have probably been disappointed with what they got out of it, especially considering the amount of hype surrounding it. 

Boris Cergol, Head of AI, Comtrade Digital Services

Therefore, the question became: how can AI have a bigger impact in the real world, spreading beyond the confines of the digital, to provide greater value to a wider circle of businesses and people?

Key enablers of AI

There are a number of enablers that are having an impact on the success rate of AI, the first of which is computing power. To date, it has already enabled a Deep Learning revolution and, since 2012, computing power has increased 300,000 times. Taking the ImageNet dataset as an example, the time needed to train a network to perform image classification has gone from 10 hours in 2017 to 88 seconds in 2019! 

As well as having more compute available and this process being more cost-effective, the efficiency of algorithms is also increasing exponentially. Again, compared to a model in 2012, computing the same task today with the newer algorithms takes 44 times less compute.

Data is another strong enabler of AI and significant progress is being made in relation to overcoming the issue of data labelling within Deep Learning – because there’s so much data and not that much of it labelled, supervised models have been unable to make use of it, resulting in the need for data labellers. However, self-supervised models are addressing this as they are now able, in circumstances where there is a large amount of data and one data point is removed, to guess what has been removed based on the remaining data. 

Auto Machine Learning (Auto ML) methods are also on the rise, helping to automate classic data science research and acting as a strong driver in terms of a real-world AI application. In fact, in some circumstances, end users are already directly interacting with Auto ML models. The delivery of ML on the edge devices is another exciting area of development which supports AI implementation: for example, WeWalk′s canes for visually impaired people, designed to give users more independence.

Ethical considerations will inevitably arise

Ethics can often be an obstacle to AI ad ML implementation. What happens with all the data? If different users are accessing the same model, what is the impact on privacy? Does the payoff of using AI for health purposes justify the use of data? How can we combat AI being intentionally used for deception? And so on…

Take Generative Adversarial Networks (GAN) as an example. These networks can generate images that are representative of training set data and then a second network tries to determine if the image is from the set or fake. By competing against each other, in the end, the generator learns how to create images that look like they were from the training set. While it has the potential to be used in retail and cosmetics to digitally show consumers what an outfit or makeup product might look like on them – a sort of virtual “try-on” experience – it could also be used in advertising to deceive the audience. Another instance is using digital avatars or deep fakes to build a fake persona on social networks. 

For the most part though, AI is being used for the right reasons and is generating some impressive results. One area in particular is natural language processing, which has led to the next generation of chatbots that are much more receptive and customer-friendly than before. 

So, what comes next?

In the future, there’s a strong possibility that each of us could have a digital companion which would have a large amount of data on us, but use it to watch over us and be the ultimate example of a supportive AI (which, to date, includes creations such as the shoe that monitors sports performance).

There are also signs that we aren’t far away from unsupervised reinforcement learning or imitation within robotics. In the not-too-distant future, there is potential for robots to learn like children do – by witnessing their behaviours, playing around with them and, accordingly, adapting how they act. 

Undoubtedly, there’s a great deal of research and development needed in the area of the real-world application of AI, but progress is certainly being made and models are being put to good use in a range of industries, including healthcare. 

As the well-known researcher Jürgen Schmidhuber recently said: “Although the real world is much more complex than virtual worlds, and less forgiving, the coming wave of real world AI or simple real AI will be much bigger than the previous AI wave, because it will affect all of production, and thus a much bigger part of the economy”.

Sony. Wireless Handy TV Speaker SRS-LSR200 is a fitting solution to fully enjoy TV audio even when away from the TV #Sony #Tv #Tech

Sony has announced the launch of a wireless handy TV speaker, the SRS-LSR200 in Europe, available to purchase from July in the United Kingdom, Germany, Austria and Switzerland and from September in the rest of Sony’s European markets.

With SRS-LSR200 you can take the sound of the TV with you to virtually anywhere in the house*1. With three integrated speakers that deliver clear, crisp and natural sound, and innovative Voice Zoom technology that makes dialogue clearer and easier to hear, you’ll not miss a moment with the Wireless Handy TV Speaker. The device takes the sound from the TV and plays it back to you in crystal clear clarity, so whether the TV is difficult to hear, or you want to enjoy watching TV with your family or friends without needing to turn the TV volume up to a high level, the SRS-LSR200 will help you hear better the action and dialogue on screen.

The new handy speaker from Sony is sturdy and portable. It has a convenient handle to carry it around the house so that you can enjoy crystal-clear sound in your place of choice. For extra comfort, it has an integrated remote control, allowing easy changing of channels and inputs, and works with major TV brands. SRS-LSR200 is also drip-proof, so if you plan on cooking and watching your favourite show, you don’t have to worry about damaging the speaker by splashing water on it.

Main features

 

Voice speaker that clearly reproduces a person’s voice

SRS-LSR200 has a dedicated centre voice speaker positioned between the left and right stereo speakers. It mainly outputs the sound frequencies of the voice and suppresses the influence from the left and right speakers

which minimizes distortion and allows the reproduction of a crisp and clear voice.

 

“Voice Zoom” function to reproduce a person’s voice clearly

SRS-LSR200 is equipped with a “Voice Zoom” function that detects the components of the human voice and makes it stand out. In addition to the normal stereo playback mode, it offers “Voice Zoom 1”, which brings voice to the front, and “Voice Zoom 2”, which emphasises high frequencies. You can switch between the modes easily using a designated button.

 

Passive radiators, realistically reproducing the lower register of the voice, mounted on the left and right sides of the device

By outputting the lower register of the voice from the left and right speakers and passive radiators, the voice sounds naturally and realistically.

Easy-to-use integrated TV remote control

SRS-LSR200 comes with an integrated remote to control the TV from a distance. In addition, Sony’s new handy speaker features a big volume dial and easy-to-read buttons and is drip-proof.

Easy charging

You can charge the speaker conveniently by simply placing it on the charging dock. A 3-hour charge allows a continuous use of the speaker for about 13 hours*4.

Intuitive and easy-to-understand set-up

Both the charging dock and the connecting cables are labelled with colour-coded numbers making the set-up truly effortless even if you’re not great with electronic equipment.

Stable wireless connectivity

The transmitter and speaker units are connected by 2.4 GHz wireless transmission one-to-one, for a low latency connection with high resistance to interference. Hear sound from the TV and the speaker simultaneously for a natural listening experience.

 

Pricing and availability

Sony’s wireless handy TV speaker SRS-LSR200 will go on sale in the UK and Ireland from July priced at £159 and €189.

How to Start Trading Cryptocurrency Online.

Even though the digital landscape as we currently know it is only a few decades old, the world of digital currency that is based on it is constantly changing. This is especially clear with the recent influx of popular cryptocurrencies that have debuted on the market, much to the delight of investors operating at different levels of expertise. Trading cryptocurrency online offers a unique set of advantages to those seeking their investment’s growth, thus explaining its increasing popularity. If you are interested in understanding more about how to trade cryptocurrency online, then the following primer should be of assistance.

Research

To begin exploring the vagaries of this particular market, you need to become more familiar with the different order types. While apps offered by broker services might help, you still need to understand the lingo and get the difference between what a limit order or market order is. If you trade on an exchange, you should also be well acquainted with the idea of slippage since, if done improperly, you run the risk of losing quite a bit of money.

Finally, remember that crypto markets lack the traditional liquidity in the same sense we apply it to other investments, so you will need to be careful when placing big orders on the market.

Tech Savvy

We should get this out of the way: trading cryptocurrency requires a degree of fluency with technology that is not for the faint of heart. So, if you are not familiar enough with technical know-how, then make sure to brush up on it now since it will take time. However, if you are excited about the prospect and already identify as something of a computer nerd, then the rest should be easy for you.

Managing Technology Risk

Much of the technology used to support the trading of cryptocurrency is new and thus retains a great deal of risk. If you live in Australia, for instance, and are interested to find out more, then research is necessary. Experts will tell you that you should first search for the best crypto exchange Australia based platform that will protect your online investment. There are still a few unknowns when trading at such a large scale, and both brokers and the software can be reactive in a shaky market. So, be mindful when securing the assistance of a broker and technological tool when trying to trade cryptocurrencies, and only seek out those that are vetted and have a track record of reliability.

The Blockchain

Cryptocurrencies are based on blockchain technology. However, there are major differences between quite a few. Some notes to consider when deciding on how to trade is the transaction processing speed, the supply currently available, and, perhaps most importantly, if there is a use for this currency in the real world, which will secure its value.

Not to put too fine a point on it, but make sure that the backers have a good reputation, and that the software or the currency itself is viable and makes sense.

While it is all based on fairly new technology, it engenders a great deal of hope. There are many benefits, provided that you do the proper research first, and look only at the reputable and verified avenues before settling in on the trading strategy.

 

Learn How to Improve Your Apple Watch Security. #AppleWatch #Security

In case you have an iPhone and still do not wear an Apple Watch, then it is almost true this gadget is at the top of your wish list. First released back in 2015, Apple Watch evolved from a gadget that deeply relied on pairing with your iPhone to an intelligent and autonomous IoT device.

The latest version of Apple Watch is widely used to stay informed of social messages, pay for goods, manage a smart home, track your workout, monitor your health, and do plenty of other awesome things. It delivers really a seamless user experience. 

At the same, it stores a lot of your private data. It is in your best interest to safeguard it from evil eyes. Your text messages, your credit card details for Apple Pay, and your emails are just a few examples of what needs to be protected.

Although most people do know that they need to protect this sensitive data, the overall awareness of the watchOS built-in security mechanisms is not as high. 

This post will bridge the gap by providing you important tips to be sure your personal data stays safe even in a worst-case scenario.

Passcode Lock

Setting up a passcode is the most effective way to avoid unauthorized access to your device and its data.

If you do not implement this mechanism from the start, you may do it at any later point:

  1. Open the Apple Watch app on your paired smartphone
  2. Go to My Watch
  3. Press Passcode

Your passcode must be at least four digits long. You can also set a much more secure variant by entering up to 10 digits.

This process can also be done on the Apple Watch:

  1. Click Settings
  2. Tap Passcode
  3. Click Turn Passcode On
  4. Enter your code

It is important that the Apple Watch passcode does not match the passcode set on your iPhone. This way you will steer away from a single point of failure.

You are not obliged to enter the passcode every time you unlock the Watch (as opposed to the Passcode Lock feature on iPhones.) Your watch comes with a Wrist Detection function that automatically locks it once you take it off. The device will ask for the passcode when you put it on or restart the gadget.

To make things even easier, there is also the Unlock with iPhone feature. It is available from the Watch app on your iPhone. Once this feature is enabled, the watch will unlock whenever you unlock the smartphone.

Data Self-Destruction

To give your security an extra boost, you may set the number of unsuccessful unlock attempts after which personal data gets deleted from the device. By default, there is a one-minute delay after incorrect passcodes are entered six times in a row.

Although setting the device to erase all data may be like a scorched-earth tactic, it can really save you if an evil-minded person puts his on your device. 

On the other hand, this could be a serious problem. You may forget the passcode and quickly exceed the limit of wrong login attempts. Only having a backup to restore your data can save you in this scenario. It is recommended to use the Erase Data function only after weighing up all the pros and cons.

Activation Lock

Sometimes Apple Watches get stolen, sometimes people simply misplace it. Any security mechanism enabled beforehand is really a cold comfort as you may never see your digital pal again. However, you can always prevent your data from being obtained by third parties. Activation Lock does the trick. It makes the smartwatch completely useless for anybody who finds or steals it. Please mind it requires watchOS 2 or above.

Once enabled, Activation Lock just “bricks” the device. No malefactor will be able to unpair it from your iPhone or pair it with his phone or deactivate the geolocation function (unless he knows your Apple ID and password.)

In case the Find My feature is enabled, Activation Lock turns on automatically. Just check it one more time to be sure it is up and running:

  1. Open the Watch app on your iPhone
  2. Go to My Watch
  3. Tap the “i” icon
  4. In case Find My is listed there – it means the feature enabled

The good side of this function is that it does not require an Internet connection.

Lost Mode

As mentioned above, the Find My iPhone option has got your Apple Watch covered so that you can find your lost device. It is strange now, but the first generation of Apple Watch did not have the GPS module. So, its whereabouts could not be determined this way.

Starting with Apple Watch Series 2, the gadget was equipped with the GPS module but still relied on its paired iPhone to be found.

Beginning with Series 3, Apple Watch boasts LTE connectivity and so users can benefit from Find My feature to locate it based on signals from nearby cell towers. You do not even need to use the iPhone to find the Apple Watch. This option is available on iCloud.com.

Find My option provides another feature called Lost Mode. It permits to specify a short message to be displayed on the screen of the Apple Watch. In case some kind people find it, they may read your email address or phone number and contact you. Lost Mode is also good as it blocks Apple Pay on your smartwatch.

Screen Notifications

With so much of our data being collected by online services these days, and so many phishing attacks, privacy becomes our top priority. Many of you may want to hide personal messages and notifications from curious friends or snoops. Thankfully, Notification Privacy is one more remarkable feature available on watchOS. To turn it on:

  • Go to the Watch app on your iPhone
  • Click My Watch
  • Go to Notifications
  • Slide the Notification Privacy toggle to the right

From now on, the Apple Watch will still let you know there is a new message, but no actual details will be shown on the screen. To see the actual message, just tap the alert.

Conclusion

Not only does Apple Watch help you be well-organized and stay connected at all times, but it also goes with quite a few security features that protect your personal data and privacy from various attacks targeting Apple devices. Although some people fail to apply these simple security mechanisms, it is never too late to do it and enjoy both security and convenience.

David Balaban is a computer security researcher with over 17 years of experience in malware analysis and antivirus software evaluation. David runs Privacy-PC.com and MacSecurity.net projects that present expert opinions on contemporary information security matters, including social engineering, malware, penetration testing, threat intelligence, online privacy, and white hat hacking. David has a strong malware troubleshooting background, with the recent focus on ransomware countermeasures. https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-balaban/

Audi is number one in terms of patents for electric drives. #Audi #Motoring #VorsprungdurchTechnik

Technical Development – internally referred to at Audi as “TE” – is the place where the brand’s heart beats. It is the place where “Vorsprung durch Technik” becomes a reality. The engineers develop innovations from the initial idea to market level. The new “Audi TechFocus” online newsletter provides detailed insights behind the scenes of TE. The topic of the premier issue: patents. Or: this is how we document “Vorsprung durch Technik.”

In 1970 – exactly 50 years ago – the “Technical Development” department moved into the first new facilities on the northern periphery of Ingolstadt. The complex has continuously been expanded ever since. By now, nearly 10,000 technicians and engineers are engaged in research and development just at the Ingolstadt location. Together with the nearly 2,000 TE employees in Neckarsulm and the developers in Győr, Beijing and San José Chiapa they form the innovation laboratory of Audi– and very successfully so. The number of patent applications filed is one of the benchmarks for the brand’s strong innovative prowess.

How many patent applications does Audi file per year?

In 2019, there were more than 1,200 patent applications filed, more than three on each day of the year. The subject matter and focus of patents change in line with shifts in social awareness. In earlier years, the main emphasis was put on ideas and inventions from the areas of chassis, conventional engine technology and transmission. At the moment, digitalisation and electric mobility are at the top of the list. In total, the company currently holds some 13,000 patent families worldwide, which equates to approximately  23,000 individual patents and patent applications. For the complex procedures involved, Audi employs specialised patent attorneys. “We protect the ideas and inventions of our engineers and thus our ‘Vorsprung durch Technik,’” says Jama Askaryar, the patent attorney responsible for electric and hybrid drives.

AUDI AG is the leader in patent applications filed for electric drives in Germany

Whereas many competitors purchase electric drive technology, Audi develops it in-house in many areas. As the most innovative premium brand, Audi is the leader in patent applications filed for electric powertrains in Germany. The statistics prove this, too: According to an analysis of the German Patent and Trade Mark Office and the European Patent Office (EPO), in 2019, a total of 660 patents were filed with effectiveness just in Germany. These applications refer only to vehicles with electric powertrains. Compared to 2017, this corresponds to an increase of 42 percent. With 57 patent applications filed for the plug-in hybrids and the models of the all-electric Audi e-tron, Audi occupied the top spot. “This is ‘Vorsprung durch Technik’ and shows the great innovative spirit of our developers,” says Roman Straßer, Head of Development, Power Electronics and Charging Systems. But not just the Patent Office documents Audi’s top ranking in the area of ideas and inventions. In 2020, the renowned Center of Automotive Management (CAM) recognises Audi as the winner in the area of alternative drives with the Automotive INNOVATIONS Award.

What are examples of patent applications?

Two Audi engineers have invented a new method of operating the electric machines of the Audi e-tron. Their function for predictive energisation of the e-machines via smart and innovative power electronics enhances driving dynamics. At the same time, it minimises electric power consumption by “anticipating” the desired driving commands and predictively initiating them.

Audi patents are also found in the field of fluid mechanics – the utilisation of the physical flow behaviour of fluids. For instance, to efficiently cool the rotor in an electric motor. Traditionally, the heat is dissipated from the outside. Audi does this additionally via a coolant fluid and smart cooling ducts directly in the rotor core, from the inside. The complex technological feat of assembling the individual rotor sheets results in particularly effective rotor cooling.

Another example of e-mobility ingenuity at Audi is a patent on a solution enabling the absorption of hectic accelerator pedal actuations, which makes it possible to avoid load alterations from acceleration to deceleration mode. This is achieved by complex filtering of driving behaviour, which considers and optimises all parameters from the driver’s wish to the current torque distribution on the two axles and on all four wheels. Similar technology is now being adapted to the newer models of high-end kids electric cars.

Technology highlights from Audi’s history

The fast-running permanent quattro all-wheel drive has been and will remain a shining beacon of “Vorsprung durch Technik.” With the all-wheel drive technology unveiled in the original quattro at the 1980 Geneva Motor Show following a three-year development period, Audi revolutionised not only the automotive industry but motorsport, too.

A large number of other Audi innovations and patents have decisively shaped the automobile as well. For instance, the Audi Space Frame (short: ASF) unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show IAA in 1993, on which aluminum replaced the previously used steel as the material for the unibody in the Audi A8. To this day, this lightweight engineering know-how has seen consistent further development. The current Audi A8 in its structural components even combines a material mix of four different lightweight materials: aluminium, steel, magnesium and carbon fiber reinforced plastics (CFRP) – for a new level of multi-material design.

ToDo List to Get a Master’s Degree Shortly and Effortlessly. #Programmes #Students

Dreams and ambitions are what keeps us going through challenging periods in life. It is the same for students – they have to put in a lot of efforts during their studies, but what motivates them is the desire to hold a Master’s degree.  

We won’t lie to you – the process is not easy. You will have to be dedicated, and maybe even ask others for help, such as hiring a master’s thesis writing service, for example AdvancedWriters. But if you are determined to get that degree, here is a list of things that can help you get it shortly and effortlessly.

Find the Program That Suits You 

The first thing you want to do is to find a program that suits your preferences and desires. We assume you will stick to pursuing masters in the niche you are passionate about, but what type of program fits your schedule? If you have started working or plan to return to your hometown to cut expenses, you can consider online programs. They may require a great level of focus, but if you dedicate to the studies, you can complete them effortlessly.

For those that are employed, there are also night and hybrid programs they can consider. These are tailored to your busy schedule and might be more feasible for a working person. 

Create a Support System and Rely on It

You can count on two different types of support systems when on master’s studies. As with anything else in your life, you probably cannot achieve long-term goals without the support of your close ones. Make sure that your family and friends understand when you do not have enough time for them, and ensure that they will be there to listen and offer tips when you need support.

Additionally, you want to create a network of people that are experts in your niche. Get to know the other students, and do not be afraid to talk to professionals in your industry and ask for input or advice. 

How Professional Writers Can Help

When you are close to completing the master studies, you will face writing a thesis. It is the final academic assignment you will do in the written form, and it is extremely important to impress your professors. It is not easy to write any paper, let alone a thesis. If you feel overwhelmed with the project, how about hiring experienced writers to help you? You will find many teams offering their custom writing services online.

Make sure to find reliable authors – the ideal scenario is to find someone with the degree in your niche and an author with previous experience on similar topics. We advise you to learn the mistakes essay writing service users make before you pay for papers.

The Importance of Time Management

Once the studies start, there is one crucial thing to take care of – time management. You are a student with experience now, and you probably know that productivity directly depends on how well you design your schedule. Some of the tips to apply to include prioritizing and using a checklist. Make sure to eliminate any distractions, and stay focused on the current task you have to complete. Do not forget about the reward concept – if you completed a significant task in the last several hours, you deserved a little break. 

Talk to the Professors

We already mentioned establishing a network, and professors should be an important part of it. When you are pursuing a master’s degree, communicating to professors becomes even more important. Keep in mind that your tutors and school want you to complete the program because it would make them look good. That is why professors are more than happy to offer guidance should you need it. Make sure to see what is the preferred method of communication for your tutor – some prefer e-mail messaging while others like to talk in person. 

The critical thing to ensure when starting your master’s pursuit is that you have plenty of motivation and desire to complete the studies. Make sure to remind yourself that you want to be respected in your field, and that is why you are doing this. If necessary, get some assistance from experienced writers, and make sure to organize your schedule properly to maximize productivity. As long as you make smart use of your time, you will be on the right path to obtaining the degree you have been dreaming of since you were a teenager.

First look at the Jam Audio TWS EXEC and TWS Athlete. #JamAudio #TrueWireless

Free from wires, free from worries, TWS Athlete and TWS Exec true wireless earbuds provide total freedom and isolation from the noises around you.  Each new release to JAM Audio’s true wireless collection of under £100 earbuds deliver a full set of features to prove you don’t need to spend a fortune to get professional, true wireless freedom.

Today we take you through them and a give you a first look at the new products on offer to suit several lifestyles and people at an affordable price, Any questions feel free to hit us up over the next week or two whilst we test run them. Need more info in the interim please go here