Month: November 2022

First Look – WatchOvers Personal Alarm Watch, The Assure 4G

When it comes to watches I love them I am a collector and have several smartwatches of my own along with your standard watches, well quite a few and I have only two arms and also two hands but my phone collection is huge too, the same applies to my feet but again I collect highly collectable trainers in the OG colourways  but it is what we do where and it is not unusual to see me wearing two watches at a time which I admit looks silly but hey there is more to be worried about in this day and age and one example is our seniors who this watch is intended for which is a good thing and is a product that is not difficult to use with convoluted menus and so on, Watchovers is a company who caters for seniors and more and you will remember from before with other products that cater for young and old and your pets.

They have launched their new watch the Assure 4G which is in for review and it offers a simple watch for seniors with a simple UI rather than a convoluted mess which the standard smartwatch offers today, this also has some fitness options on board but it is all kept simple even over other offerings out there such as fitness trackers and feature watches which tones down on the fully fledged smartwatch but still OTT for the older generation..

Below is listed the features of the watch and a first look and walk-through of the device and we will have a full review soon and of course if you have any questions as always feel free to ask below and watch out for the full review soon..

Features
• SOS Emergency Alarm • Two Way Voice Communication • Fall Alert with Automatic Calling • GPS Location • GEO-Fence
• Health Monitors • Activity Monitor • Reminders • Alarms • Long Battery Life • Low Battery Alert • Route Recording & Playback
• Watch Finder • Listen Safety Monitor • Remote Camera Photo • Caller Approval • Watch Function • Pre-fitted Sim Card
• Multi-Users • Multi Alert Messaging Methods

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Unboxing

 

ZHIYUN SMOOTH 5S – the perfect smartphone gimbal for a one-man film crew

ZHIYUN, the world’s leading gimbal brand for filmmakers with cameras and smartphones, today launched the SMOOTH 5S, its new, 3 axis professional smartphone gimbal; providing content creators everything they need to realise their creative filmmaking ideas in one portable package.

The SMOOTH 5S is the latest addition to ZHIYUN’s iconic SMOOTH range. As well as offering several upgraded features that make it more powerful and compatible with larger smartphones and superior image stabilisation, it features a new, powerful built-in fill light in addition to the two modular magnetic lights. This, together with features like its wider shooting angle and intuitive control panel provide an integrated and convenient filmmaking experience for everyone.

Xin Wang, Product Manager, ZHIYUN, said: “our creative tools enable content creators to realise their filmmaking goals and allow them to explore the furthest limits of their creativity. With its innovative features and its second fill light, the SMOOTH 5S elevates your smartphone into the perfect one-man day to night filmmaking tool. It’s perfect for content creators or anyone wishing to express themselves creatively.”

Illuminate any scene

The light offers a 5,000k colour temperature, a 90+ CRI and 2W rated power in the stabiliser’s tilt arm. The new fill light is in addition to its 300-lumen lights and both illumination sources enable 360° allround lighting up to 15 square metres and allows for play with shadows, contrast and brightness of any scene.

Unbreakable stabilisation

The SMOOTH 5S offers superior anti-shake footage which preserves the original definition quality  of the shoot. The magnetic steel motors with upgraded algorithms firmly power up larger sized mobile phones; while the wider phone clamp supports external lens options.

Breadth of vision and full control

The position of the SMOOTH 5S’s rear motors and professional cut out design, facilitate wider vision capture, extreme-angle shooting – thus putting more creative options at a filmmaker’s fingertips. Filmmakers have full control thanks to ZHIYUN’s iconic intuitive control panel and wheel allowing easy adjustment of gimbal parameters. Visible shooting modes combine with a round-cap joystick to get to you shot-ready with effortless one-handed operation.

Up to 25 hours of uninterrupted shooting

Getting the SMOOTH 5S up to 100% power only takes 2 hours via PD fast charging, giving content creators a maximum of 25 hour of non stop shooting.

Content that wows

The ZY Cami APP offers multiple template, filters, music, transitions, and stickers, including:

  • Multiple quick-switch shooting modes including PF, L, F, POV

  • Zoom and focus switch support as well as focal length adjustment via the control wheel – enabling entry level to film professional dolly zoom effect.

  • SMART FOLLOW – secures the spotlight for your subject. Remotely control the camera via gestures.

  • MagicClone Pano, Slow Motion, Timelapse features.

ZHIYUN’s StaCam professional app, dedicated to video filming has a simple yet multifunctional interface and handy operation. The app will brighten up your daily vlogs and can also make your videos more cinematic.

The SMOOTH 5S has dimensions of 311 x168 x 52mmand weighs 660g.

Pricing and availability

ZHIYUN SMOOTH 5S is available for the price of £299 from the ZHIYUN or Amazon store.

USD 169, Euros 189, GBP 169
For the SMOOTH 5S combo, pricing is:
USD 219, Euros 239, GBP 219
The SMOOTH5S combo includes:
Tripod (M2)
Fill Light
Fill Light Filter
Wrist Strap (Q2)
Protective Bag
Membership Card
USB Type-C Charging Cable

Different uses for USBs

In the digital age we live in, technology is at the forefront of everything we do. This has led to a plethora of new devices and wires being created to power the lives we now live. One of the most common pieces of equipment in our everyday lives is the USB and there are several different options. 

You may use USBs every single day of your life but do you truly know what it is and what it is capable of? USBs are just one of the many technologies that millions of Brits don’t quite fully understand. Fortunately, we’re here to help.

This article will explore the main uses of different USBs and how you can use them to your advantage when at work or in your personal life. Read on to find out more. 

What is a USB?

USB stands for Universal Serial Bus. It is an industry-standard used for cables, connectors, and protocols for things like connection, communication and power supply.  This piece of equipment was developed in 1996 to provide a more compact link between computers and other devices. Before its creation, connections like this required several other wires to function. 

What are the different types of USBs?

There are several different types of USBs that can be used for a range of different applications. This includes:

  • USB Type A – This is the most common USB wire which is used to connect devices such as mice or keyboards to laptops. 
  • USB Type B – These are most commonly used to plug into phones, printers or hard drives
  • USB Type C – This is widely used to power many mobile phones, laptops and tablets at rapid speeds thanks to its high power output. It was recently made a legal mandate that all new mobile devices in the EU must use this USB to charge them by 2024.
  • USB flash drive – This compact device can store data from computers and is likely owned by most people around the world.

How can USBs benefit your life?

Data storage

Perhaps the most popular and well-known use for USB is USB sticks that can store data and photos outside of the cloud. This makes them great for preventing cyber-attacks that leak your data. These are used for document storage in both business and personal lives.

Charging

Multiple devices are able to utilise USBs as charging cables. This wire can plug into other technology like computers, plug points or even gaming consoles and charge your mobile at lighting-fast speeds.

Change operating systems

Rather than having to swap or buy a new device, USBs can enable you to switch operating systems if they have the right amount of storage.

Tech Review – Skullcandy SLYR gaming headphones

When it comes to gaming headphones there is plenty to pick from on the market today you have ones that cost a small fortune and ones that comes with all the bells and whistles and some RGB lights to impress people even more but then you have affordable offerings out there that are just plug and play and this is where these headphones rest and not only that these give you a superb audio experience for your gaming needs and also the voice aspect for multiplayer games is great, for me in my testing on both the Xbox and Nintendo Switch it made my experince more immersive, one of my family members went as far to say you get a cinema type experince from the audio delivered and they are not wrong, my game play on consoles is not a huge thing I do today however when I do I like to have the best experience available and for the cost of these headphones you get this and they impressed me as a whole and for the price you cant complain.

 

Ok some might see these as boring being plug and play but get immersive sound and yes there is no app or software involved here and it is kept simple there is a removable mic and you have one button to mute the headset and a volume wheel, it is all so easy and no set-up required and keeping the plug and play format the way it should be and for me easy to recommend for that gamer you know in your life and an ideal gift for Christmas or just a gift in general, the headset is light and comfortable and can be worn for hours on end, check the video below for more.

Features

SLYR Multi-Platform Wired Gaming Headset – £59.99 MSRP

  • Skullcandy Supreme Sound – Unique audio-tuning process enables users to maximise the depth and detail of each sound

  • Bi-Directional Mic – Improves voice pickup for enhanced communications

  • Mute & Volume Control – Easy-to-reach, on-board controls enable gamers to quickly mute and adjust volume without gameplay interference

  • Durable, Lightweight Design – Constructed from tough, lightweight materials including head-conforming memory-foam ear cushions wrapped in moisture wicking and breathable material

  • Connection Type: 3.5mm Aux, PC Splitter
    Impedance: 32Ω
    Driver Diameter: 50mm
    THD: <2% at 1KHz
    Sound Pressure Level: 95±3dB
    Frequency Response: 20Hz – 20KHz
    Weight: 265g

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Portugal’s Lazer Telecom partners with NoFrixion for Next Generation Payments

Lazer Telecom, one of Portugal’s fastest-growing Internet Service Providers, today announced a partnership with NoFrixion to roll out digital payments. The partnership will ensure that Lazer Telecom’s customers have more choice and better payment options, while providing real time information on payments status to the Lazer Telecom accounts team.

Based in the Algarve, Lazer Telecom’s ultra-fast fibre broadband services ensure high availability and mission critical internet access, powering homes and businesses.  NoFrixion ensures that Lazer Telecom’s customers will enjoy the same lightning fast service without the invoicing and billing friction.

The partnership with NoFrixion will provide convenient, fast and simple payments methods for customers of Lazer Telecom, cutting out manual processing and enabling real time financial information.

There has been enormous innovation at the consumer end of payments in recent years but almost none in business payments. Now NoFrixion is delivering efficiencies and savings to Lazer Telecom and core to the service is NoFrixion’s MoneyMoov API, which bridges legacy and digital infrastructure while simplifying payments automation, making the use of internet banking redundant.

Des Wynne, CEO of Lazer Telecom said: “Real time payments are vital to modern business, and our partnership with NoFrixion is part of our relentless commitment to our customers, to provide them with the fastest speeds and best service available. This new initiative underlines this commitment and cements our position as one of the fastest and most reliable broadband providers in Portugal, and the undisputed customer service champion.”

“Redefining the possibilities of payments and banking, our MoneyMoov API is fast becoming the industry standard for directly integrating traditional banking and payments services with modern business applications,” said Feargal Brady, CEO, NoFrixion. “It enables automated reconciliation, collection and settlement of funds in real time using a single API.”

“We have absolute confidence that Lazer Telecom’s upgrade to NoFrixion’s digital payments platform will accelerate the company’s growth plans, freeing it from the tyranny of manual processing,” he said.

Established in 2021, NoFrixion is a fast-growing digital payments provider headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, which specialises in Banking as a Service solutions for business across the EU and UK. It’s award winning MoneyMoov API is powering a whole new generation of businesses to grow beyond the limitations of legacy banking and payments systems.

Pioneer DJ launches the FLX4

Pioneer DJ, a world-class manufacturer of DJ equipment, announces the release of the DDJ-FLX4 – a 2-channel DJ controller packed with brand-new features allowing for easy track mixing and applying pro-sounding effects. This easy-to-use DJ controller features a simple, user-friendly design whilst offering a professional feel, which can be used with multiple DJ applications. It’s the perfect piece of kit for beginners wanting to learn how to DJ.

The DDJ-FLX4 is an affordable unit that inherits key traits from the professional layout of the DDJ-400 – a standard for entry-level controllers – but its user-friendly design makes learning to DJ easier. There’s a choice of DJ software to mix music with, including free use of Performance mode in rekordbox for Mac/Windows. And when the major update to rekordbox for iOS/Android comes out in early 2023, you’ll be able to use the DDJ-FLX4 with your iPhone, Android smartphone, iPad, or Android tablet. Serato DJ Lite is also free to use with the controller, and you can upgrade to Serato DJ Pro if you buy a license or take out a subscription. All these software options enable you to play music files stored on your device, as well as tracks from TIDAL, Beatport Streaming, Beatsource Streaming, and SoundCloud Go+ (paid subscriptions may be required).

You’ll find it easy to start DJing when you get your hands on the DDJ-FLX4, even if you’re a complete beginner. The design is clean and user-friendly so you can find your way around the controls easily, and you’ll find plenty of tutorials in rekordbox to guide you through the basics. This controller will have any hobbyist or music lover feeling like a superstar DJ in no time and is the perfect way to kickstart a journey into DJing.

The controller also includes 2 brand-new Smart Mixing features to help you get into the groove of mixing music right away. Switch on Smart Fader and you can effortlessly transition between 2 tracks by simply moving the crossfader or channel faders, even if you want to go from one musical genre to another – which is usually a difficult skill to master. Simply moving the fader makes the BPM, volume, bass volume, and other aspects of the music automatically adjust to create a smooth transition and you don’t even need to have the sync function turned on. And you can spice up your favourite tracks with Smart CFX, which applies complicated combinations of effects to the music with the turn of a single knob. All this will come in handy for laying on some epic tunes.

When you’re ready to share your performances with friends and followers, the DDJ-FLX4 is the perfect piece of kit. Its USB audio output of the sound from the microphone means you don’t need external equipment such as a mixer or soundcard to add your voice to your mix. Instead, the sound from the microphone is output from the controller along with the music, so you can easily share your set via a stream from a single computer.

The DDJ-FLX4 is now available to buy for £279. Perfect for beginners and hobbyists, this DJ controller will have anyone DJing and mixing like a pro. You can also use the controller with the free Serato DJ Lite software, or there’s the option to buy a license or take out a subscription for Serato DJ Pro – which can be downloaded here. To use the DDJ-FLX4 with rekordbox for free, simply click here to install the PC/Mac version of the software. For more information, go to pioneerdj.com.

Easy techniques to use in bitcoin trading!

Bitcoin crypto is the way to get rich and straightforward because of the high-end potential this crypto provides big profits. If you are in the crypto world and a novice, there are a lot of things that you have to learn first before this investment. You can easily, effortlessly trade with this crypto, but there is a condition: you must have the perfect amount of knowledge. If you are a learner, you should go from beginning to end of the crypto trading process step by step. There is one key for trading in this crypto, and that is to start with slow steps. It is very beneficial for the user to start with slow steps because if you use the proper techniques, you will never face loss at the beginning if you know the ways during the Bitcoin crash. 

If you are new, you should never hurry in the market because it will cause loss and is not a good start for crypto beginners. The right way of trading and a perfect plan is crucial to success. If you contain any suspicions, you can verify them with the experts. You will obtain the similar knowledge with it. Undoubtedly, you will face a loss if you do hurry in the market trading. Once you face the loss, it will downgrade your confidence, and you will not be able to bounce back in the market. So it is better to use the basic knowledge and tricks to start crypto trading. There is no need for hurry and a significant amount of crypto purchase to start trading. If you start slow, then you will be able to double up the amount of investment in an easy way. For more simple techniques, you have to read this article in deep. 

Start with slow steps!

If you want to trade and you are a beginner or old, you should always take a slow start in trading. You will not have to hurry. After all, it is hazardous to trade in the crypto market because it contains high fluctuations, which is not suitable for a trader. Many people do trading, but not all have the proper knowledge because it is essential to have entry-exit point knowledge. 

It is very beneficial for users to start with the slow steps because they will learn to trade with low risk. Of course, it contains high risk, and there is no doubt about it, but still, you can bear it when you have the perfect amount of knowledge and the right strategy to trade in the market. 

Take proper analysis!

You all know that not all traders use the proper analysis knowledge because they only want to generate profit, not want to do a study on it. If you are willing to get perfection in trading, then you have to take the proper analysis. There is no additional method to generate profit in the best way. The best analysis is the way to succeed in trading, and you will not face any loss in the journey. 

You have to do the proper chart analysis of the trading and then do homework to do better the next day. First, you can read online to learn about the best knowledge. Then, you can take the trading lectures on this crypto and can do better in the crypto journey. Proper analysis is the best solution to improve the trading field. There is no supplementary technique to get a profit. 

Do reading on the crypto strategies!

Successful trading is not only because of proper knowledge. There is a need for strategies, too, to earn big numbers without facing loss. So it is unacceptable if you believe there is no need to read the strategies. If you are in a critical situation and the market is falling, then in that can case, your strategy is the way to come out without facing loss. 

You have to work over the strategies, and if you once get perfection in this strategy of crypto trading, no situation can block you from generating profit. Even experts are also reading about the crypto strategies to improve, and if you want to take knowledge, then you can move to their doorstep or book an online consultation

Can bitcoin help you in making big money?

Bitcoin is very popular crypto. The creation of digital money is required in this digital world. Bitcoin was introduced in 2009, and its creator is Satoshi Nakamoto. It is electronic money that has a gateway that is wholly based on cryptography. With the passing of time and increasing opportunities for making money, numerous people are trying their best to earn vast amounts of money with Bitcoin at BITICODES. There is no doubt that abundant investment opportunities are waiting for you. The only thing it needs is efforts to recognise them and grab those opportunities, and Bitcoin is also one of them. 

The concept of Bitcoin is straightforward, and you can think of it as a digital currency you can store in a digital wallet. You can send Bitcoin to any person through your wallet, and the transaction takes place instantly. All the transactions of Bitcoin get to be recorded on the blockchain. The whole system of Bitcoin is centralised, which is why more people are interested in capitalising their money in this digital currency. There are many ways in which people are making good money from Bitcoin so let’s talk about them.

Buy and hold

If you are thinking about making money from Bitcoin without doing much, then this is the best strategy you can adopt. We all know that buying and holding Bitcoin is the simplest thing you can do, and it is a beginner-friendly way of earning from this digital currency. All you need is a bitcoin wallet where you can store your coins and hold them up to the extent until you make a profit. It can take weeks or months before you make your decision to sell Bitcoin and make a profit from it. This technique is prevalent because you don’t need to put much effort into this way of earning money from Bitcoin. If you want an easy way to make money without any hassle, you should buy and hold Bitcoin for a long time. The value of Bitcoin keeps on increasing, and it’s very volatile, so we will get plenty of opportunities of making money.

Get cashback on purchases from credit cards.

It is a matter of fact that various payment giants in the whole world are now dipping their toes in the waters of Bitcoin. For example, you can get rewards or cashback when you make credit card purchases from Bitcoin. It will give you a tremendous financial experience, and the best thing is that you don’t have to pay higher transaction fees. It is an easy way of making money, and you can start earning in a bit of time.

Lend Bitcoin

Bitcoin is of decentralised nature, which makes it very simple to conduct transactions without the involvement of authorities in it. The validation of this operation is accomplished on blockchain. You can land your Bitcoin and earn money from the interest rates. You can think of this technique as how you make money when you hold Bitcoin and gain interest in it without moving it from your wallet. You can use many websites to land Bitcoin to other people. You should try lending Bitcoin for making money.

Trading

If the holding is a long-term investment for you, but you want instant returns on the investment, then Bitcoin trading is the best option. The trading of Bitcoin emails that you will be taking advantage of the volatile nature of this digital currency. In this method, you require knowledge and the practice of the Bitcoin market so that you can grab the opportunity and make significant returns from your trading. There are various trading strategies that you can also try out, as they will improve your chances of winning more money in trading. 

However, this method of earning from Bitcoin requires a vast knowledge of the market, so you should not expect to earn instantly from Bitcoin trading. In Bitcoin trading, there are equal probabilities of winning and losing. Therefore, you have to do your homework to learn about the strategies and the market of Bitcoin so that you can make the right decision at the best moment to earn a significant profit.

Check out the uses of digital bitcoin currency!

Bitcoin is a simulated system of coinage that acts as a payment medium. The best fact is it’s free from the rheostat of any management. This feature of bitcoin signifies that there is no involvement of third parties while making financial transfers using bitcoin. An anonymous creator introduced bitcoin in 2009. From that time, it has become the most popular crypto worldwide. The fame of bitcoin has led to the development of many other cryptos in the market. Bitcoin works on the blockchain, the network that powers the whole bitcoin system. The data is completely secured on this blockchain technology, making it safe for the users. The transfers of bitcoin take place immediately, which is why people prefer to use bitcoin as the initial mode of payment. Buying bitcoin is also not a complicated task and is accessible to everyone. You might know all these things about bitcoin, but still, some people are wondering about the uses of bitcoin. Some unique features of bitcoin make some appealing reasons to use this crypto rather than fiat money. To receive more extensive information about bitcoin trading, click here.

Use number 1!

The best pro of using bitcoin is taking anonymity to the next level. The pseudonymous quality of bitcoin is a selling point of bitcoin, and that’s why worldwide investors like the concept of bitcoin. People who want desired level of anonymity should start using bitcoin currency. People are fed up with using traditional money because users have no privacy. 

Banks always keep a close eye on your activities, and they can track everything related to spending your money. But in bitcoin, you are the sole owner of your money, and you have the freedom to spend it without answering somebody. The anonymity that bitcoin offers can help you a lot, as you can use the money wherever you want. No one will ask about your spending. So if you seek freedom from banks and a higher level of anonymity, then shifting to using bitcoin is the best thing to do.

Use number 2!

Another significant fact is you can practice this alphanumeric money for making lower-cost money transactions. It has the benefit of offering lower transaction costs to all its users, which makes this crypto so unique. Bitcoin transfer fees are not as costly as you have to pay for making traditional money transfers. Bitcoin is a borderless currency, meaning you can send it to any part of the world. People are taking advantage of this crypto by making international transfers at lower transaction costs.

Use number 3!

There is no denying that the uses mentioned above are the uses that people use for particular purposes only. But this way of using bitcoin is for all the average users who can make payments for their goods and services through bitcoin currency. 

We all know that the bitcoin market is growing every day, and it is becoming common that most businesses are starting to accept the transfers of bitcoin currency. People who invest in bitcoin can use this money to get their products and services through bitcoin. Even it is beneficial for the retailers because they get money in digital form and their reach of business grows. It is a positive thing for so many reasons. One is that people get the advantage of lower transaction costs, which is an excellent reason for business people to start accepting bitcoin as payments. The merchants can benefit from cutting their costs as they don’t have to pay the fee involved in the transfer of credit cards and other traditional banking services. 

Another benefit is that this unique kind of feature of bitcoin makes it the best payment system. It acts as an innovative way for financial innovation, which also has the feature of micropayments. It is the kind of thing that is impossible to attain from another financial system. If your corporate starts accepting bitcoin, it will generate novel prospects for your commercial. 

The final sayings!

Those, as mentioned above, are some thrilling uses of bitcoin. You can use bitcoin for various other purposes also, like making donations. So if you are investing in bitcoin, you can stay stress-free as these uses will increase even more in the future.