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See.Sense ICON3: The First Bike Light Developed By Cyclists

Cycling technology company See.Sense are proud to announce that their newest bike light, ICON3, will be the first bike light to the market, where key design elements are decided by the customer. 

See.Sense, who have a successful track record of crowd-funded product campaigns, have taken customer input to a new level for their launch of their latest reactive and smart bike light, ICON3, by allowing their community to choose key design elements such as the mount, and charging connection as well as flash modes just prior to the light going into production.   

The gamble has paid off, with their community flocking to back the product, smashing their funding target in only four hours, and with ICON3 going on to be 385% funded to date (with the campaign still live). On reaching the mid-point of the campaign, See.Sense surveyed the backers (who have already pre-ordered the product) on their preferences for key design elements. Taking this customer-led design feedback into account, See.Sense are pleased to announce the mount, charging and flash modes chosen by the crowd for ICON3:

 

  • Mounting: new popular ‘twist and lock’ mechanism, similar to See.Sense BEAM lights, and which is a departure from ICON2 
  • USB-C Charging: A move from micro USB to USB-C is now confirmed.
  • ICON3 Flash Modes: See.Sense will introduce an all new ‘Super Visibility Mode’ as well as a new ‘Light Sensing Mode’ , designed for optimal daylight visibility. This is in addition to the existing ‘Brake Mode’ and ‘Get Me Home Mode’ (which provides at least 1 more hour run time to get you home when battery levels are low).

 

 

Philip McAleese, CEO of See.Sense said, “Customer-led design has always been important to us, but we are delighted to take this further than we have ever done before, by allowing key design decisions to be influenced by our community mid-campaign. As an innovative and dynamic company, this really sets us apart from our competitors, by showing our customers we listen and truly respond to their needs”.

 

In addition to the abovementioned additions, the ICON3 light is also brighter than ever before. Through a combination of a CoB (chip on board) and two quality-focused LEDS, ICON3 produces a powerfully bright 575 lumens in the front and 350 lumens in the rear, their brightest ‘to be seen light’ so far. 

The ICON3 campaign will close on Sunday 7th February 2022. For any cyclists who were waiting on the final product decisions, now is the time to pre-order ICON3 at the best possible prices with delivery scheduled for April 2022: https://bit.ly/3rnMKIe  

How to Make Sure Your Business Is Not Losing Money

Small business owners work hard to make sure their businesses are running smoothly and turning a profit. But sometimes, even the most diligent owners can be losing money without realizing it. In this article, we’ll discuss some of the most common ways small businesses can lose money, and how to stop it from happening.

First, you need to identify the problem areas. How is money being lost in your business? Are supplies being wasted? Is an employee stealing from you? Are you placing orders for products at higher prices than you should be paying?

Let’s take a closer look at some of these issues so that they can be identified and corrected and if you need help with your business you can also check out audit services.

Revenue Leakage

One of the first and most common ways small businesses lose money is through revenue leakage. Revenue leakage refers to any number of habits that can cause you to lose money without your even realizing it. For example, an employee who goes on long breaks throughout the day but stays logged into their computer for work purposes costs you money because you are paying them to be there even though they aren’t actually working. If you are doing something like this, it might be time for a reality check. Do your employees need to take so many breaks? Does everyone really need to stay logged in all the time?

Another example is when customers prolong the payment for services, which can often happen with medical assistance. In this case, revenue leakage can occur when bills remain unpaid for a long period of time. Most times these leakages remain unnoticed.

Product Waste

Another way you could be losing money without realizing it is by having product waste. If your business is not utilizing all the products you are purchasing, this loss will happen over time and can be easy to miss. For example, if you purchase enough paper for an entire year but only use it for half of that period.

Productivity

How productive your employees are directly affected by how much money your company makes. If everyone knows how to waste time at work efficiently, you could be losing more money than you think. To make sure productivity levels are high, it might be time to take a look at how employees are spending their day. If you find that they are spending too much time on personal calls or other non-work-related tasks, it’s time to implement some changes in the office work habits.

Office Work Habits

You can also lose money through poor office work habits like sloppy record-keeping and disorganized filing. These can cause mistakes to be made, such as incorrect orders or lost documents.

To avoid these problems, it might be time for a business owner to step in and take additional responsibility for the way things get done around the office. By knowing exactly what is going on and keeping the lines of communication open, you will be able to head off problems before they occur.

There are many ways for small businesses to lose money without realizing it. By identifying where the money is going and developing a plan for changing these habits, you can take back control and prevent unneeded leakages from taking place in your business.

Twelve South launches ActionBand for Apple Watch

Twelve South, an innovative Apple accessories designer, today introduces the ActionBand, a machine-washable wristband that provides a wrist-friendly way to workout with the Apple Watch. Made from flexible terry cotton, the ActionBand comfortably hugs the wrist, absorbing sweat and keeping the user and the watch dry while they work to close their activity/fitness rings. ActionBand can also be comfortably worn on the forearm or bicep, ideal for activities that involve the wrist.

Unlike the traditional Apple Watch band, the ActionBand has a protective frame to keep the Apple Watch safe from knocks and scratches while exercising. Comfortable to wear, the ActionBand keeps the device securely pressed against the user’s skin, making it easy to track their progress and providing full access to the Digital Crown and Side Button. Switching to the ActionBand for a workout will also mean that a user’s day-to-day Apple Watch band will stay clean and dry.

The ActionBand comes with a pair of machine-washable wristbands in the box, one with an Apple Watch frame, one without. Thanks to a blend of Lycra, ActionBand has enough stretch in it to position on the forearm, giving users the option to move the Apple Watch off the wrist if they prefer. Its thick cotton material soaks up sweat, keeping hands dry and making it easier to keep a firm grip on barbells, free weights, cardio equipment or a tennis racquet.

The ActionBand is available now for £24.99 from Amazon.co.uk. It is currently compatible with Apple Watch Series 4, 5, 6 & SE (both 40mm & 44mm) with Series 7 compatibility coming soon.

Tips For Ecommerce Owners On How To Increase Your Customer Lifetime Value

Ecommerce is a booming industry and it’s no surprise that businesses are scrambling to get their piece of the pie. But while some eCommerce stores thrive, others struggle. The key to success in this highly competitive field is customer loyalty and satisfaction. Fortunately, there are numerous strategies that you can implement to keep customers coming back for more! This article will focus on four things you can do to increase your customer lifetime value: incentivizing repeat business with discounts or freebies; providing excellent customer service; developing loyalty programs; and offering quality products at fair prices. With these tips in mind, you’ll be able to make your store stand out from the competition and set yourself up for long-term success!

Subscribing Customers

One of the best ways to increase your customer lifetime value is by offering incentives or discounts in exchange for repeat business. You can send emails to customers every time you have a sale, but this is annoying and they probably won’t even open them. Instead, offer subscription services through your store, so that customers can subscribe to receive information about sales and new products! 

People like getting things by subscription because it guarantees that they will be able to purchase the item when it goes on sale. Plus, most people don’t want to miss out on great deals, so having something with recurring relevance ensures that customers will come back again and again! Browsing through the top subscription apps can give you an idea of how they work and what’s on the market. You could also launch membership programs where shoppers sign up for exclusive newsletters or access certain areas of your website. This will give customers incentive to buy from you more frequently.

Customer Service That Goes Above And Beyond

Improving your customer service is another great way to increase your customer lifetime value. Nobody wants to work with a company that doesn’t take their business seriously. That’s why you will want to make sure that your products are well-made, ship on time, and are packaged carefully. You should also highlight customer service representatives in your marketing campaigns so customers know they are committed to providing the best possible experience.

 

Customers who receive great customer service are more likely to shop at your store again because they know they can rely on you for support if anything goes wrong! Whether it is via phone, email, or chat, replying quickly will show customers how much you care about them and their concerns. Feel free to publish reviews or positive testimonials on your website as well. 

Loyalty Programs To Keep Customers Coming Back For More

Offering loyalty programs is another great way to boost your customer lifetime value. Once customers start coming in regularly they become big spenders, so giving them discounts in exchange for shopping in your store encourages them to keep doing so! 

A loyalty program can be anything from offering an early bird discount on the weekend when people have more time to shop, to providing regular coupons or newsletters full of deals. You could also give out points or tokens that shoppers accumulate over time and then redeem for discounts on future purchases once they have reached certain milestones. Developing custom eCommerce software can help track how many points people have when they are earned, and when they expire.

Offering Quality Products At Fair Prices

Last but not least, providing quality products at affordable prices is another great way to boost your customer lifetime value. If shoppers know that your store is always well-stocked with quality items at good prices, they will be more likely to shop at your store again and again. While it may take a little longer, you can grow your customer lifetime value by offering free shipping or discounts on larger orders.

The more often shoppers purchase from you, the more time they will spend on your website perusing through products as well as talking about you with their friends and family. Some customers even come back to do all of their holiday shopping at once!  This is definitely something you will want to try and shoot for because it means they are happy with your products, prices, shipping timeframes, etc. 

The input provided here is some really great tips on how to increase your customer lifetime value. Hopefully, this article has been helpful in providing you with a roadmap of what it takes to be successful on the eCommerce platform!  If you are not sure where to start, all of these principles can help guide your decisions when making changes or updates to any part of your business.

NAD Launches New M23 Hybrid Digital Stereo Power Amplifier

NAD Electronics, the highly regarded manufacturer of high-performance audio/video components, takes value and performance to a whole new level. The M23 Hybrid Digital stereo power amplifier (£2999 / €3499 / US$3499 / CDN$4599 MSRP), available in January 2022, builds on the Purifi Eigentakt amplification technology first introduced in the acclaimed M33 BluOS Streaming Amplifier – a once-in-a-decade amplifier innovation that will define the pinnacle of power and performance in the category for years to come. Continuing NAD’s long-standing tradition in identifying and developing cutting-edge amplification technology, Eigentakt nearly eliminates harmonic and intermodulation distortion and noise while its load-invariant frequency response can drive even the most demanding of loudspeakers to their highest performance.

According to Cas Oostvogel, NAD’s Product Manager, “The sonic character of the M23 is reinforced in the story told by the numbers. This is an amazingly powerful and transparent amplifier bringing new levels of refinement and dynamics at any level and sets a new benchmark for performance and value in its category.”

Powerful Eigentakt™ Amplifier Technology
The Masters M23 Hybrid Digital stereo power amplifier features Eigentakt™ amplifier technology, manufactured by NAD under license from Purifi. This new technology nearly eliminates harmonic and intermodulation distortion and allows for an even, wide, and load-invariant frequency response.

In common with the previous generations of NAD Hybrid Digital technology but unlike most Class D amplifier designs, the M23 offers a minimum of 200W per channel with amazing reserves of dynamic power at lower impedances. It is capable of beyond 260W dynamic power per channel even into 8 ohms, and beyond 520W into 4 ohms. It can effortlessly power any loudspeaker to live performance levels with amazing efficiency and low power consumption.

The M23 in bridge mode is the perfect addition to expand the power of an M33 BluOS Streaming Amplifier to create a 2 x 700W system or is an easy upgrade to power any high-performance separates system.

Thanks to the advanced Purifi Eigentakt amplifier technology, all this power comes at a lot less cost than traditional technology while delivering improved performance!

A Diverse Performer
It is easy to find amplifiers that can excel in one or two areas. The M23 HybridDigital stereo power amplifier featuring the Eigentakt amplification technology provides nearly unmeasurable distortion, ultra-high damping factor, and unconditional stability with any speaker.

Leaving old fashioned and power-hungry linear power supplies and Class A/B output stages behind, the M23 features proven switch mode power supplies and Class D output stages that are very linear over a wide bandwidth and provide consistent performance into all speaker loads. With tight, detailed sound, amazing control, and transparency, the M23 is a stereo power amplifier that truly does break down barriers to audiophile-grade sound.

The M23 is the perfect addition to expand the power of an M33 BluOS Streaming Amplifier or power any high-performance separates system.

The M23 features all alloy casework that is elegant yet practical. Rigid panels with magnetic iso-point feet provide a solid foundation for the multi-layer circuit boards and intricate internal construction. The M23 employs a completely modern and fresh take on the traditional stereo amplifier, with a combination of features, performance and value for money not found elsewhere.

Key Features of the NAD M23 Hybrid Digital Stereo Power Amplifier

– Purifi Eigentakt™ amplifier technology
– Continuous Power Output: 2x200W into 8 ohms; 2x380W into 4 ohms
– Dynamic Power Output: 2x260W into 8 ohms; 2x520W into 4 ohms
– Bridged Power Output: 700W mono continuous into 8 ohms
– Virtually immeasurable noise, harmonic distortion, intermodulation distortion
– Wide, flat frequency response into any loudspeaker load
– Balanced (XLR) and single-ended (RCA) auto-sensing inputs
– Three-position adjustable gain control
– 12V trigger input

What Is A Crypto Fundamental Analysis?

Traders and investors rely on a range of tools to help them predict the prices of their assets and to keep on top of their work. The same is true for those trading and dealing with cryptocurrency, and there is now a whole market of analytic tools available for this in this market.

One of these tools is the Crypto Fundamental Analysis, which is a way of predicting the price movements of select digital assets, which can then be used to determine your next move in the market.

If you are wanting to see success from your endeavors into cryptocurrency, then you will need to get familiar with the analytical side of things.

The Crypto Fundamental Analysis Guide

Crypto Fundamental analysis is an analytical system that can be used to predict future movements of digital assets, and it can be a useful tool for traders.

It works by gathering all available information about a digital asset, including qualitative factors, to determine likely price movements and presents them as useful analytics. With these analytics, traders can be aware of everything that is known about their current digital asset and rely on past trends to predict the future movements of the price, which can affect their investment.

Various kinds of analytics go into making this prediction, such as the number of active addresses using a cryptocurrency, uses cases, and even the competitors of the blockchain to provide a clear picture that can be used to inform traders’ next moves.

The purpose of crypto fundamental analysis is to provide a deeper understanding of a digital asset, which can then be used to determine the value of the currency and what the right investment strategy will be for it.

Is Fundamental Analysis The Right Move For Me?

Various tools and strategies can be used by traders of cryptocurrency to determine the value of the coin and to help you plan your next move; fundamental analysis is just one of them.

The reason why a lot of traders are looking into this kind of analysis, however, is the fact it can provide a complete understanding of the digital asset in question. Fundamental analysis of crypto relies on taking all available information about the blockchain and coin to determine future movements in price.

This technique relies on getting the full picture of the asset and using information from across the market to provide traders with a clear image of the true value as much as possible.

Like other tools, the analytics provided this way are a prediction of sorts, but the amount of work that goes into Fundamental Analysis can make things more accurate compared to other measures. 

You can learn more about how this technique works at https://swyftx.com/learn/crypto-fundamental-analysis-guide/

Regardless of the technique, you need a trading strategy and a way to get as much information as possible before making your next move. There are risks with trading all forms of currency, but you can reduce this with smart planning.

Top Reasons to Consider Business Cloud Storage

As a business owner, you may find it quite challenging to decide which tools and services you should invest in. Of course, you need to be careful when it comes to your business budget, but you also need to ensure you invest in solutions that can aid efficiency and success for your business. The right solutions can make a big difference to your business in many ways, and this is why they are well worth investing in. Among those that are invaluable to businesses of all sizes are cloud storage solutions.

With services such as Backblaze cloud solutions, your business can look forward to benefiting in many ways. As long as you make the right choices in terms of your cloud storage plan and provider, you can look forward to everything from saving time and money to enjoying greater security and protection for your digital files. In today’s digital era, this type of solution has become particularly important for business. In this article, we will look at some of the top reasons to consider business cloud storage.

Some of the Benefits for Your Business

There are lots of benefits that you can look forward to when you invest in cloud storage for your business. Some of the major benefits include:

Security and Protection for Digital Data

One of the reasons many businesses invest in this type of solution is because of the enhanced level of protection and security they get. When you consider the risks businesses face when it comes to their digital data, it is not surprising that cloud services have become so popular. This includes risks such as malicious attacks or accidental deletion of important data. With the right cloud storage solution, you can ensure your data is safe and secure, and you can reduce the risk of falling victim to cybercrime or experiencing issues relating to the accidental deletion of your files.

Easy Access When You Need It

Another of the key benefits you can look forward to when you invest in these solutions is the ability to access your data with ease as and when you need to. With this type of service, it doesn’t matter where you are or what device you are using – you can still access your stored data whenever you need to. This is ideal if you want to view or work on documents while you are on the move or from home.

Affordable and Efficient

You can also look forward to affordability and efficiency when you invest in cloud storage, and you can save your business a lot of wasted time and resources. Using cloud storage is very simple and straightforward, so you don’t have to worry about any complicated processes. Everything can be done quickly and without any stress or hassle, and you have the added bonus of a very affordable solution for your business.

These are some of the many reasons to invest in cloud storage solutions for your business. 

The Top Five Benefits Of Hiring A Logistics Software Developer

It’s time for logistics and transportation companies to rethink their processes to keep up with today’s fast-paced business environment. Technology has played a major role in the upgrade. Logistics, like any other industry, is impacted by technological advancements. Because of this, they’ve started using software for logistics. Using logistics software for small enterprises is also an option. In order to meet the expanding needs and complicated processing of the logistics industry, professionalism and efficiency are required. These factors are also making this domain extremely competitive right now. You’ll be one step ahead of your competitors if you use logistics software development.

Benefits of Using a Logistics Management System

 

Transportation Refinement

The logistics industry relies heavily on transportation. Tolls, energy, gasoline, labour, and shipping charges can add up to more than estimated costs. Processing and analysing the data will be made easier by the programme. To save money, you can look into other choices. Increasing efficiency and reducing costs are both easier when data is readily available.

Logistics Software Development Allows for Faster Delivery

 Product delivery times can be reduced by using logistics software. For your purchases, it will select the most expedient shipping service. Interfering with the production process can also have a positive impact on speed. You’ll be able to complete more orders and gain satisfied consumers as a result of faster service.

Human Error Reduction

Human errors can be minimised with the use of logistics software. It takes a lot of energy, time, and effort to sift through the vast amount of transportation data. As a result, there is a slim risk of making mistakes if you do it yourself. All the data processing will be done by the programme, which will save time and eliminate the risk of human error. It will also expedite the process without delaying it.

Logistics Software Development and Function Automation

The business will be greatly impacted by automation. To run a successful logistics business, you must select the shipping routes, organise the distribution of the loads, and tender the loads to the cargo. All of this can be handled by the software, cross-platform development and the paperwork will be eliminated. With the help of software, you can perform all of these tasks more quickly and accurately.

Reducing the Price

The logistics software is guaranteed to save both time and money. The software compares shipment costs, transportation options, gasoline rates, shipping agencies, and other factors.. The automation of all data will also let you examine the total process and then choose the most profitable one.

After reading about the benefits of logistics software, you may want to design one of your own. It’s understandable that people get mixed up with so many names. Let me assist you in finding the best software development company for your logistics needs.

You can rely on Intellias, the most efficient logistics software development company. They offer a team of experts who can handle all of your logistics software development needs. They have a lot of knowledge in the logistics field, so they’ll be able to give you the greatest potential outcome. Please know that their services will exceed your expectations because they will not only assist you to design your software but also help you grow your business. If you’ve made up your mind, the next step is to get in touch with them.

The all new Instax mini Evo Hybrid instant camera available February 1st 2022

FUJIFILM Corporation (President and CEO, Representative Director Teiichi Goto) has launched the new instax mini Evo Hybrid instant camera (mini Evo), available on 1st February 2022. With a sophisticated and classic look that is synonymous with Fujifilm’s iconic approach to camera design, the mini Evo’s unique hybrid format combines the excitement and enjoyment of analog instant camera functionality with the capabilities of digital photo technology to store, share, and print images.

Unique to the mini Evo is ten integrated lens modes and ten film effect filter options that offer 100 different combinations for photographers to express themselves and create one-off, unique shots. And when paired with instax mini instant film, the mini Evo creates the highest-ever quality instax instant prints to date, 600 dpi, when printed directly from the camera.

“The instax mini Evo is a unique, high-end addition to the instax family,” said Toshi Ida, President FUJIFILM Europe. “This hybrid camera and printer was designed to give photographers the flexibility to choose an analog experience or digital where you choose images to instantly print, which images to share and which images to store for later access. Offering 100 ways to capture images and the highest-ever instax instant print quality, all in a timeless classic design, the mini Evo is a unique companion for chronicling and sharing life’s milestones in an instant.”

The new instax mini Evo Smartphone App that comes with the mini Evo and utilises Bluetooth technology adds a number of new advanced features. Firstly, ‘Transferred Images’ allows for the transfer of any instax framed images captured on the mini Evo, to your smartphone. The mini Evo also doubles up as a photo printer with ‘Direct Print’; where you can print any photo from your smartphone camera roll. And that’s not it, remote shooting capabilities and image storage options are also included for the ultimate in versatility.

The main features of mini Evo include:   

10 integrated lens modes x 10 film effect filter options = 100 ways of expression

mini Evo combines classic form with modern function, offering a variety of features that instax users have come to expect, with a few new twists. This camera features 10 integrated lens modes and 10 filter options, offering 100 different combinations for photographers to express themselves creatively with unique, one-off shots.

Selfies, Storage, and More

The mini Evo camera also features a 3-inch LCD screen on the back of the camera to allow users to select images, add frames, edit, print, and adjust image settings, supported by a built-in Lithium ion battery which powers the camera to take up to 100 shots. A Micro SD card slot ensures there’s plenty of room to store images for later enjoyment, while the selfie mirror helps users get that perfect selfie every time. 

New Film Variety Available

Accompanying the launch of mini Evo will be the launch of the new instax mini Stone Gray instant film, a new contrast on the traditional white-bordered look. The stylish gray border provides eye-catching contrast against vividly printed images. Instax mini Stone Gray instant film will be available in a single pack with 10 exposures.

Pricing and Availability

mini Evo will be offered in a classic, black and silver combination finish and will be available for purchase on 1st February 2022 at €199.99 SRP. The new instax mini Stone Gray instant film is also expected to be available for purchase on 1st February 2022 €9.99 SRP. The mini Evo will be available at Fujifilm stockists nationwide. Find out more on instax.ie.

Full hands on review soon here on techbuzzireland