Author: Jim O Brien/CEO

CEO and expert in transport and Mobile tech. A fan 20 years, mobile consultant, Nokia Mobile expert, Former Nokia/Microsoft VIP,Multiple forum tech supporter with worldwide top ranking,Working in the background on mobile technology, Weekly radio show, Featured on the RTE consumer show, Cavan TV and on TRT WORLD. Award winning Technology reviewer and blogger. Security and logisitcs Professional.

An Easy Guide To Choosing The Top NFT Marketplace

Do you want to know where the best NFT marketplaces are? You’ve come to the right place! We can help you make an informed decision about which marketplace is best for your needs and preferences. For example, if you need a highly customizable system to monetize transactions in your game, then NFTXchange is the perfect option for you. However, if all you need is an easy-to-use interface that isn’t too complicated or expensive to use then NFTxpress might be the way to go!

 

1) What Is An NFT Marketplace And How Do I Interact With It?

The term NFT (Non-Fungible Token) refers to a unique digital asset that can be stored and traded on an Ethereum based platform. The reason NFTs are special is that each one is unique, unlike fungible tokens such as ERC 20 which all have the same value; whereas 1 ETH works just like any other ETH. Therefore, they are non-copyable and can only be used with a unique identifier. There is a range of different NFT marketplaces out there, including Jungle, NFTXchange, and many more. We will look at those in more detail later.

An NFT marketplace is a website where you can buy, sell, or trade NFTs. These marketplaces typically have an integrated wallet that enables users to quickly and easily transfer money into Ethereum. They will often charge a small fee for transactions, but there are also plenty of free options, too!

There are a few different ways to interact with an NFT marketplace, and which method you choose will depend on your personal preference and the level of customization you need for your game. The simplest way to interact with an NFT marketplace is to use the proprietary front end provided by the said marketplace, in this case, called NFTxpress. This way you can easily create listings and transactions without ever touching ETH or blockchain transactions directly, making it perfect for developers who want their users to be able to buy and trade NFTs as easily as possible.

2) A Few NFT Marketplaces You Should Check Out.

Jungle NFT

The first thing you should know about this NFT is that it is a digital marketplace. According to their website “The Jungle NFT Marketplace is a space where creators and collectors can meet to discover, buy, and sell unique and innovative digital art and crypto-collectibles”. It is an easy-to-use marketplace with a very simple setup. All you need to do is register an account, fund your account to buy NFTs, create listings, and then wait for people to purchase them. When someone purchases an item that you are selling, you receive payment and your item is sent to the buyer. A key benefit of this NFT marketplace is that it only charges a small commission fee for every successful transaction.

OpenSea

OpenSea is another digital marketplace like Jungle NFT, but it has many more features than the aforementioned. Firstly, OpenSea does not only allow users to buy and sell NFTs, but also allows them to create their own digital stores with a unique URL and sell items from their store on OpenSea. It does not charge any commission fees, but it also has an expensive deposit fee (which can be reduced by using one of their partnered tokens).

NFTXchange

NFTXchange is an exchange where users can buy, sell, and trade NFTs. This means that its users have a wide variety of options in terms of the types of NFTs they can trade. It is also very customizable, allowing the user to set the commission fee for every successful transaction in their account dashboard. However, one of the main disadvantages of NFTXchange is that it charges a monthly subscription fee in order to use its services.

NFT Market

NFT Market is a marketplace where users can buy, sell, and trade NFTs. Although it has a low commission fee, NFT Market also charges a monthly subscription fee for its services. Additionally, each user is only allowed to have three active listings at one time. Users must upgrade to an upgraded account if they want to have more than three listings.

Rarebits

Rarebits is a decentralized marketplace that uses Ethereum as its main cryptocurrency, meaning that all transactions are done by sending Ether to the seller’s wallet address. It also provides an option for an escrow system where the payment is held until both the buyer and seller agree that the transaction is complete. However, like OpenBazaar, Rarebits does not charge any commission fees for transactions on its marketplace.

Markettoken

Markettoken is a decentralized marketplace with a focus more on collectibles rather than trading standard NFTs such as cryptocollectibles (ERC-721) and cryptogoods (ERC-821). It has a unique system in place where users can create their own collectibles on the platform through creating an asset contract which is then listed on the marketplace. One key feature of Markettoken is that it ensures that all items listed are completely unique, so there cannot be multiple different copies of the same unique item on the marketplace.

EZ Ether

EZ Ether is a decentralized peer-to-peer marketplace that uses Ethereum as its main cryptocurrency to transfer payments. Users can create listings for their NFTs and then wait to see if anyone purchases them. However, it does not have many features other than that and it has a large commission fee in comparison to other marketplaces.

The best NFT marketplace for you will depend on your needs. You need to consider how much customization or specialization of products is needed, the cost of using the service, and what currency they accept. If you are looking for a marketplace where users can create their own stores with unique URLs while still being able to sell items from other platforms on OpenSea, then this platform may be right for you! Alternatively, if you want an escrow system without having to pay any commission fees (but at the expense of expensive deposit fees), then try out Rarebits or Markettoken. Finally, if decentralization is important to you and anonymity during transactions is necessary because it’s likely that whatever goods/services you selling require some degree of secrecy in order to maintain their value or appeal to your customers, then try out EZ Ether.

How can salons keep their businesses safe from cyber criminals? Watch how Notorious Barbers Galway does it with Booksy

Hair and beauty salons have had a lot to deal with since early 2020 and innovation has very much been the name of the game.  A significant number of salon owners such as Notorious Barbers Galway have turned to technology – particularly apps to help them to streamline their businesses, manage their staff and colour inside the lines when it comes to COVID-19 guidelines.  During this time, booking apps have been extremely popular but, with increased technology comes an increase in cybercrime.

It’s a steal

In 2020, businesses across the world scrambled to get their hands on technology which would help them to ride the storm of the pandemic and come through on the other side.  Unfortunately, this created a playground for cybercriminals – so much so that, last year, six in ten companies reported that they had fallen victim to some kind of cyber attack.  Needless to say, this proved devastating for businesses which were already under the cosh and, sadly, many were simply unable to survive.  

These attacks were particularly prevalent within the hair and beauty industry – a sector which has been fairly slow to get on board with technological advancements.  From identity theft to ransomware attacks, a huge number of salons struggled to manage their new tech while optimising security – something which was a worry with scheduling software which deals with a large amount of customer data.

Safe and secure

A common complaint from salon owners and managers is that they don’t have the technical know-how when it comes to cybersecurity.  While nobody’s expecting salon owners to become tech experts overnight, there are a few things which can really help to cut down on cyber attacks and keep customer and salon data safe: 

A code of conduct – Something as simple as password protecting all devices and systems and making sure that you change the passwords regularly can really help with your security.  Make sure that all employees understand the importance of keeping these passwords safe.

Wrapping the wifi – In 2021, salons are very much expected to offer free wifi to their customers – in fact, some customers will actively avoid salons who don’t.  When offering this service, be sure to secure it properly. Ill-protected wifi can be the weakest link when it comes to security. If in doubt, it’s always a good idea to consult an expert on this to stop the baddies tapping into your system.

Beating the baddies with Booksy

Because of these issues, savvy salon owners chose to hitch their wagon to Booksy’s super-secure suite of tools.  Primarily an appointment scheduling app, Booksy also has lots of great features to make running a salon a breeze.  Features include a scheduling app which allows customers to book and manage their appointments from their phones, payment and prepayment options which significantly reduce salon no-shows, upselling tools and, marketing tools including email outreach. There’s also the excellent customer service—according to data from 1800liveperson, Booksy is one of the least visited pages on their site.

The sentiment says it all, too. As claimed by Brand24’s sentiment analysis of almost 1,500 mentions, the feeling towards Booksy is overwhelmingly positive at 82.1%.

No matter if you want a beard trim, a simple haircut, or get yourself a fade, Notorious Barbers Galway can be accessed via a mobile device either through a browser or the Booksy app.

Safe and secure

As well as being a game changer for salon management, the folk are serious about security.  The system includes a number of safety features as standard, including: 

Access levels – Booksy allows salon owners to set access levels for employees, depending on their role and level of responsibility.  This helps to ensure that access to sensitive data is only granted to those who need it – and can be trusted with it. 

Password protection – Booksy offers super-secure encrypted password protection to help ensure that private data stays that way.

Alerts – As secure as Booksy is, we all know how tenacious cybercriminals can be.  For this reason, Booksy’s security system features alert notifications to let you know if somebody has attempted a violation.  This handy feature allows for quick action in the event of an attempted breach. 

Conclusion

Technology gives salon owners the power to manage their salons more efficiently but, as we know, with great power comes great responsibility.  Cyber security should never be an after-thought for salons but should be a major focus for every business.  Prioritising security prevents theft and builds trust with customers who have entrusted salons with their precious data. 

Tech Review – Google Pixel 6

The Google Pixel 6 and the Pro version have had the usual fanfare this year with leaks galore and set tongues wagging at the same time with those leaks which we avoid and this was due to the total redesign of the devices compared to previous models and one that stands out too giving the phones a unique look breaking away from all the rest of the phones we see that look pretty much the same and this was a good move and not only that they look much better than the previous models too and this led to lots of talk, opinions and more which of course is good for publicity but how does the Pixel 6 fair out from my time with it so far, let’s have a look.. I will not be boring you with specs here but let’s just talk about the experience.

Design and build

Let’s be clear here when you pick up the Pixel 6 you know you are picking up a flagship device the design is also quite unique and this stands out from its predecessors easily it looks premium and feels premium and people have asked me what phone it is which is something not often said especially when most could already tell what phone I use the same applied to the Galaxy Z flip 3 which I have parked aside now. The phone is not light but this aint bad you know it is in your pocket unlike the Z flip3 which had me doubting myself sometimes. The glass front and rear with metal sides feels so solid in the had too.

The camera which you can see videos and images from later is another talking point here with the bar across the rear of the device and I like it, the phone will not rock on the table here and gives a raised viewing angle and if you slap a case on it gets better ( check out our pixel 6 case reviews ) The camera bar has already have several names attached to it be we will not go there it looks good in my eyes and also serves as a balancing tool in my hand with my right finger nestling underneath when in use.

The key placement is fine here with the volume rockers and power on/off keys on the left side which I prefer on a phone anyway, the lack of a rear fingerprint sensor here might be a miss for some and I rather that myself and due to the current on screen fingerprint sensor being a big notorious right now it is missed but hopefully a software update will fix this in the future..

The screen is a joy to consume media on and in fact just work on as a whole and this coupled with the stereo speakers it makes in a win the media consumption end of things which adds to the user experience for those who spend most of their time on their phone like me for work and more..

Performance

My use case would be different than others I am a power user I work on the go and at home and mostly off my mobile phone and have been doing so for years and will remain that for for the foreseeable future and having done so on this device it has been a simple effortless task when it came to doing what I do no matter where I would be so doing emails documents social media and more and all this was great thanks to the big screen estate the only issue I came across was video editing on this phone, As one that uses mobile for video and not a standalone camera the Pixel 6 is my new driver for videos which is fine nonetheless but when it came to processing videos it was slow compared to even the likes of my Samsung Galaxy Z flip 3 or my old PIxel 5. I would have a video shot, edited processed and uploaded on the Pixel 5 and Flip 3 whilst the video would be just finished processing on the 6, I did think this may have been an app issue but trying the same thing on several phones it was consistent but again this could be fixed with updates I hope and I still use the Pixel 6 for my video reviews daily due to the quality results you get from the camera, Asides that it is fine and does a great job even on gaming which i do not do much of nor have the time too but it caused no problems there.

Camera

The camera has been a big factor with Google devices for the last few years and with computational photography being the thing it has not changed here at all it is a fantastic camera and low light video and pictures are great, this has been solid over the last few weeks testing the device and it is still one of the top cameras out there right now and below you can see some videos and images taken with the device and you can decide for yourself, these are all standard real world takes and not something in particular I went out to look for, there is some cool tricks you can use with the pixel 6 like magic eraser and that which is great to get rid of what is not wanted and is not so much a gimmick as some might call it. The Pixel 6 does lack the telephoto lens here which for me is not really an issue overall..

Night samples on the Pixel 6 

 

 

Day samples on the Pixel 6

The screen on the Pixel 6 is great with a 90hz refresh rate so consuming media here is a joy overall and the same applies to gaming given gamers would prefer the 120 hz refresh rate here but for films or watching You Tube you are on a winner here with the screen estate at hand here.. If you want that bit more on the screen refresh you need to look at the Pixel 6 pro folks.

When it came to my usage on battery it would differ from the average user so take note, I did get the full day most days being a power user but some days I was reaching for a charger, again this depends on the work you do on the device and for me my device is used all day long. For most outside my work portfolio they would easily seek a day no worries here.

Overall if you want a decent camera and device with a superb build with good power this is one of the best if not best devices on the market now for the money there is lots of stuff here and with Google you get plenty like Google Lens and so on, Google and their services is a massive plus for me as I am an entrenched user in the ecosystem so for those who like the same it is a no brainer for others though it might seem a bit niche but if you want to try something new and not tried any of the Google device portfolio yet you should check this one out or perhaps the 6 Pro..

 

Things to know about the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro

1Meet Pixel 6 – the phone that adapts to you. Meet Pixel 6. It’s reimagined, inside and out. Powered by Google Tensor, Google’s first-ever processor, it’s fast, smart and secure. The all-day battery adapts to you. The Pixel Camera captures moments just how you experienced them. And the Personal Safety app and the new Titan M2TM chip help protect you, your data and your privacy. Pixel 6 is just as durable as it is beautiful. With IP68 protection, it can take a little water and dust. The 6.4-inch Smooth Display is made with Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus™, the toughest Gorilla Glass yet, with up to 2x better scratch resistance than previous Pixel phones. Pixel 6 comes in three iconic and vibrant colours that are expressive and versatile: Sorta Seafoam, Kinda Coral and Stormy Black, and it starts at only €649
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Introducing Pixel 6 Pro – it’s the best of Google, built around you.

 

 Introducing Pixel 6 Pro, the redesigned, high-spec Google phone. The brand-new triple rear camera system includes a pro-level telephoto lens with 4x optical zoom. Its main sensor captures 150% more light, bringing vivid col

our and greater accuracy to photos.6 Pixel 6 Pro’s 6.7-inch Smooth Display with LTPO technology can intelligently adjust up to 120 Hz for smoother, more responsive performance, or lower to 10 Hz to save battery. Pixel 6 Pro is premium and unique, with three sophisticated colour combinations that complement the high-end materials: Sorta Sunny, Cloudy White and Stormy Black. It starts at €899 and sets a new bar for Pixel phones.
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Powered by Google Tensor, the new chip from Google.

 Google Tensor is the first processor designed by Google, custom-made for Pixel. It helps make Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro the smartest and fastest Pixel phones yet. With up to 80% faster performance than Pixel 5, Pixel 6 runs smoother, apps launch faster and gaming is more responsive. Tensor delivers Google’s advanced on-device AI for features deliver the Google way like faster, more accurate speech recognition and image processing.Plus it saves power to help you get through the day.
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Only on the all-new, all-Google phone.

 Incredibly intelligent machine learning helps you do things the Google way, like instantly translate messages and videos using Live Translate. Tensor’s custom image processor lets Pixel’s brand-new camera capture fun times and starry nights exactly how you remember them. And Tensor’s security core brings an extra layer of protection and works with the new Titan M2™ security chip to keep Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro even more resilient to attacks.  
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The most advanced smartphone camera.

 

 Your photos match your moment with the most advanced Pixel Camera on Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. The main sensor captures 150% more light – the most ever in a Pixel. Face Unblur helps to clearly capture faces even in the toughest conditions . Magic Eraser in Google Photos removes photobombers and distractions from your photos, just like that.15 Make everyday shots epic with Motion Mode which captures brilliant action shots and beautiful long-exposures. With Real Tone, portraits on Pixel represent all people and skin tones beautifully and accurately. Pixel 6 Pro’s pro-level lenses also include a telephoto lens with 4x optical zoom and an ultrawide front camera with 94° field of view for stunning group selfies.
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The safest Pixel phones yet.

 Your life is on your phone: your financial information, personal data, photos and more. So Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro are built with the most layers of hardware security in any phone, including the new processor and the next-gen Titan M2TM security chip.16 Every day, Pixel helps you feel safe with five years of security updates, the Security hub, and protection from hackers and phishing in messaging apps. And Pixel keeps you in control of your privacy. You can turn your Pixel’s cameras off, and choose when apps can use your cameras and mics. Pixel doesn’t just protect your data, it also protects you. With the Personal Safety app, Pixel helps you reach emergency contacts or services if you need them, and can even detect if you’ve been in an accident and helps you reach the emergency services.
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24-hour Adaptive Battery that charges fast.

 

 Pixel’s all-day Adaptive Battery is everything that a battery should be. It can last beyond 24 hours, even on 5G. It learns your favourite apps, so it doesn’t waste power on ones that you never use. When you turn on Extreme Battery Saver, it keeps your essential apps running and turns off other apps to save even more power, so your battery can last up to 48 hours. And with the compatible 30 W USB-CⓇ Charger (sold separately), your Pixel charges super fast – up to 50% charge in around 30 minutes.
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Enhance the Pixel experience with the new and more.

 Get Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro accessories from Google or choose products from one of the Made For Google brands offering 300+ accessories. The new Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro cases are built to protect your phone and let your phone’s colours shine through. Plus, you can pick up the Google Pixel Buds A-Series, which bring you brilliant sound, clear calls and hands-free help from Google Assistant. 
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Pixel just keeps getting better.

 [Every few months, Google enhances Pixel with software updates that send new features to your phone. Every feature drop brings new and better ways to do things. It’s like putting a new phone into your phone.]
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Pre-order to claim Bose wireless headphones

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Comes with the best of Google

 Buy a Google Pixel 6 or Pixel 6 Pro (subject to availability ) from participating retailers, before 23:59 pm BST on 27th October 2021 and receive a set of Bose Noise Cancelling headphones 700. To redeem this offer visit pixel-offers.com/headphones for full terms and conditions27 . 

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Pixel 6 comes with three months of YouTube Premium and Google One on us.28 The combined savings add up to almost £14 a month – all to help you get the most out of your new Pixel.

 

 

Review – Sage Bambino Coffee Machine

I am not the biggest coffee fan in the world nor tea for that matter but never turn a cup down if out or visiting friends and so on, this machine has no real tech to it but there is an app to help you along with things and it has buttons that light up and so on but it is a new experience for a non coffee maestro, coffee is a huge industry here and across the world and we pay for dearly at the likes of Costa and Starbucks which sport a loyalty card club people proudly dish out at tills and think they are part of something elite, that is just my take on the coffee world from observing and I have my own name for such folk which I cant repeat here but I do get it dont get me wrong each to their own, I prefer a can of coke or bottle of water and I am sure there is names for my like. I do like cappuccino more so and get that taste matters and with having only used the traditional at home method mostly for tea and coffee due to not frequenting coffee shops every day of my life I see the difference in a machine like this has over the old fashioned method and it is huge..

The smell, taste and experience changes it and in fact I may now drink more coffee and god bless turn into what I cant call here. This is my first coffee machine to check out and I have to make that clear, some other tech friends of mine here and abroad have done the same and I have turned down several times the offer to look into one and I am glad I did until now. I am no coffee expert or overnight one either for that like some have seem to become.

A Sage rep has said: ‘The kitchen remains at the heartland of every home, where wannabe-masterchefs can experiment from the comfort of their own space, and with Sage, the restaurant quality results using our products shows no sign of easing up. From pizza to coffee, 

there are so many opportunities to enjoy the process and now more than ever as we’re spending more time at home. With that, we’re excited to open up the Sage family to launch the Bambino® as the perfect espresso machine to enter and explore the full aromatic complexity of Third Wave coffee at home.’

 

As mentioned I normally get the spoon cup and jar affair but always wondered what difference these machines make, now when I say machines I mean ones in petrol stations not the ones you see in the likes of bewleys and so on, I am familiar with other brands that have machines and they deliver good ads on the TV and make it tempting even down to the pods you get and I just never bothered trying them out, some friends have them, most do not and never tried this method and now it has me interested, the machine is well built looks more expensive than it should be and easy to clean which is important and it also looks great on the kitchen press, much to some friends surprise when they came in and seen it they asked me if I way OK which was funny but I explain what is going on and they get it, not only that they became curious too and had a taste and all was good.. So overall for me testing this machine and the first coffee machine remember it has been all good.

Just like anything else I review I give my opinion, our ears differ this is something often brought up by attention seeking folk and being a fair point it is a moot one when you test more than many and you can tell good sound from bad but when it comes to taste again this will differ, in general coffee for me was never an item in my shopping basket you could say but having drinking tea and coffee the old fashioned way and now using this machine there’s a difference and big one at that so you can take what you like from that and this is just my humble opinion.

What the Sage Bambino is all about..

The Bambino delivers barista quality performance using a 54mm portafilter that holds 18-19 grams of coffee for full flavour and a powerful steam wand to create silky microfoam milk that will have at home baristas creating impressive latte art. Perfect for those with busy schedules, the Bambino® proprietary Thermojet® heating system means the machine is ready to start making incredible espresso in just 3 seconds. 

The faster way to professional results at home. Like professional machines, the Bambino can deliver third wave specialty coffee. This is made possible by the 4 keys formula. Delivering barista quality performance using a 54mm portafilter with 18-19 grams of coffee for full flavour and a powerful steam wand to create microfoam required for latte art. With a proprietary ThermoJet heating system the machine is ready to start in 3 seconds. 

The simple to use, four button interface of the Bambino belies a complex machine that takes all the guesswork out of at home espresso. The state-of-the-art design ensures the right dose of freshly ground beans, precise temperature control thanks to an integrated PID, and optimal water pressure for both espresso and microfoam milk delivered via its 15 bar Italian pump. 

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Tech Review – New Bee H362 USB Office Headset with Rotatable Mic

With the change of office scenes, we use headphones more and more frequently in our work. For example, we often have video conferences, voice conferences, or telephone communication. In many cases, we can’t do without headsets.

If you have a professional office headset, you can effectively improve office efficiency, and your mood will become more comfortable. There’s only one issue. There are all kinds of office headsets on the market. Which one is worth owning? You will want a headset with clear sound quality, comfortable wearing, and reasonable design.

Recently, we received the New Bee H362 headset and we gave it a test run so lets have a look at what I have found and do check out the video review below. 

The Package

The packaging box of New Bee H362 headset is mainly white, and the H362 headset pattern is printed on the packaging box. 

Open the box, there is an inline controller, two wire-clips, user manual, operating and safety notes as well as the headset itself.

Appearance

The whole H362 headset is mainly black, which is very light in weight and comfortable to the touch. The New Bee logo is printed on both sides of the ear cup of the headset, and one of the ear cups has a microphone that can be rotated 270 degrees.

 

Coming from this ear cup is the 4-foot cable that terminates with a standard 3.5mm auxiliary plug. This cable can be plugged-in directly to the inline controller, which can be plugged into a USB port. 

Sound Quality

There is a 30mm speaker in each ear cap, which is designed to provide full stereo sound. We listened to different types of audio with H362 headset. Generally speaking, the audio quality we heard was relatively real and clear. As an office headset, you can’t compare it with studio-quality headsets, but this headset is sufficient for daily use.

In addition, I wore this headset and conducted a voice call test with my friends. Even in the presence of background noise, H362 headset can also transmit sound clearly without any distortion.

Comfort and Fit

The H362 headset is extremely light and flexible, and there is no pain and pressure even when worn it for a long time. If you have a long conference call or video conference, this headset is very comfortable to wear.

When you touch the ear cap, you can feel that the ear caps are soft and skin-friendly. In addition, the ear caps can be flexibly rotated, and the ear caps will fit the ear more closely when worn.

 

The head band of H362 headset is made of stainless steel, and a leather head cushion is specially designed in the head beam to improve the wearing comfort.

The length of the headband is adjustable, and there are clear scale marks on both sides of the head beam. Since everyone’s head circumference is different, users can adjust the length of the headband according to needs.

The microphone boom of the H362 headset can be rotated 270 degrees. The microphone boom can be rotated to the vicinity of the mouth when in use. When the microphone boom is not in use, the microphone boom can be rotated toward the head beam.

The rotatable microphone boom is suitable for your left ear or right ear to wear. Whether it is worn on the left or on the right, it has no effect on the sound quality, and the sound quality is still very clear.

Controls

On the top-end of the controller is a 3.5mm auxiliary input. On the opposite end is a fixed cable that extends an additional eight feet and is terminated by a USB plug. 

The inline controller contains three buttons: mute button, microphone mute button, volume up and down buttons. The relevant functional operations can be realized through the button when in use.

Compatibility

H362 headset has a wide range of compatibility. Since the headset has a 3.5mm audio connector and another USB extension cable, it can be compatible with most devices with a 3.5mm interface and a USB interface, such as: PC（windows）, PC（mac OS）etc. If you have special needs, you can also connect more devices through Type-C adapters, and H362 headset is also supported.

Summary

All in all, this headset is specifically designed for office workers. The earphones have excellent sound quality and are comfortable to wear. The lightweight design is very suitable for long-term wear.

What’s more, the price of this headset is also very affordable, and its quality matches the price. If you often need to wear a headset for conference calls or video conferences, this headset will be an ideal choice if you want to save money.

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What Is Global SIP Trunking And How It’s Useful

When looking to grow your business, you must first look at the most modern technologies taking effect in the world. While you’ll find a long list of software and hardware components to advance your business, you’ll quickly realize that your business communication system is one of the cornerstones you must address. As soon as you start looking into business communication systems, you’ll be bombarded with topics about SIP trunking – most probably with little to no understanding of what that is.

SIP trunking is one of the technologies currently taking the business world by storm. Experts estimate that global SIP trunking services are going to grow by 13% every year until 2030. These estimates calculate a global market share of $35.5 billion by 2030. In conclusion, it sounds like you’ll be completely left behind if you fail to adopt this technology sooner rather than later, but what does that mean for your business? Just how exactly can you benefit from SIP trunking? Here’s everything you need to know about this topic.

What Does Global SIP Trunking Mean?

Let’s start with understanding what SIP trunking means. For starters, SIP stands for Session Initiation Protocol. This technology enables the transmission of voice communications over Internet Protocol, or IP, as opposed to the traditional landline transmission using copper wires. Basically, it enables you to make and receive phone calls over the internet instead of using a landline. To initiate SIP trunking, you’ll need to use it alongside an IP-PBX, or IP enables Private Branch eXchange, which boosts the business’ internal phone system with extensions. Once you initiate the system, you’ll be able to make and receive all kinds of communications, such as voice and video calls, using the internet. You can make these calls to virtually anyone who has a phone number even if they’re located in another country, and hence the “global” title.

How Does SIP Trunking Work?

A single SIP trunk can support multiple SIP channels, and those channels can be either inbound or outbound calls. A standard SIP trunk connects IP channels to a VoIP, Voice over Internet Protocol, or PSTN, Public Switched Telephone Network, system. As such, it allows you to simultaneously make and receive multiple calls to and from customers and other businesses across different channels. This system replaced the traditional way of making and receiving calls via the PSTN system, which is a fancy word for landlines. 

What Global SIP Trunking Can be Used for

Businesses always look for a SIP trunking service provider to maintain their communication systems at a light budget. However, that’s only one of the many uses of SIP trunking. As https://www.avoxi.com/sip-trunking/ describes it, an SIP trunking system ensures secure and reliable communication transmissions. Moreover, the system should provide you with enough advanced features to make your job a breeze. This means you should be able to manage all your phone lines and voice or video features using a single intuitive interface. Needless to say, the system should provide you with an encrypted network so you can carry all your calls without worrying about malicious attacks or losing confidential information. 

Benefits of Using Global SIP Trunking

If you understand the multiple applications of SIP trunking, you’ll be blown by how useful it can be for your business. For starters, SIP trunking can enhance all communication within your business, whether internally or externally. Since a SIP trunking system enables you to carry out all forms of communications over the internet, it makes delivering and receiving global calls a breeze – you no longer have to worry about the cost of international calls! In fact, its affordability is one of the first reasons why businesses prefer a SIP trunking system over other options. 

 

 

Moreover, choosing the right SIP trunking service provider will help you access all your communication logs from one unified platform. You’ll be able to easily manage the text, voice, and video files from each one of your customers using a single interface. You’ll also be able to use the same platform to record and access communication files between your team so that everyone stays on top of your business updates, and those files can be remotely accessible from anywhere as well.

SIP trunking has completely transformed the way businesses communicate with their customers. Although most people already use the technology to communicate via chatting, voice calls, or video calls, many don’t realize the extent to which they can utilize SIP trunking technology – businesses included. If you want to take your business to the next level and ensure customer satisfaction, all while maintaining your workflow efficiency, adopting this technology is a must for your current and future business goals.

In Search For New Employees? Check Out These Pro Advice Tips

Many small businesses face a difficult time when it comes to hiring new employees. The search for a talented person who is a good fit in the team and has necessary skills can be long and difficult, but it doesn’t have to be this way. Employees are the key resource that every business needs in order to function properly, so they should be treated as valuable assets. It’s important to remember that if you treat them well, they will do the same to your customers. Here are some pro advice on how to hire new employees.

Use Technology

Nowadays technology is continuously transforming the way we work, live and even think and recruitment is no exception to this. There is no doubt that technology transformed recruitment completely or at least partially automating it, making it more effective, accurate and efficient because technology effectively enables management of data. It also allows for instant communication (e-mail, text message) between both job seeker and recruiter, which is a great benefit as the technology eliminates the need for telephone communication.

Technology offers a platform where job seekers can store their resumes and then send them to any company that they find interesting, thus technology enables search for a new employer at ease with one click of the mouse. 

As technology advances, it is important to implement technology in the recruitment process for more efficiency. And technology can be implemented at various stages of the recruitment cycle making it almost completely automated, which is a great advantage as technology offers instant results.

Define Your Needs

Before you start looking for new employees, you need to have a clear idea about what kind of people are needed in your company. This should be reflected in the job description so that applicants know what skills they need to have or how many years of experience are required. You can also write down the key responsibilities of each role to make things even clearer.

Set Up A Recruitment Strategy

After you’ve defined your needs, it’s time for writing an actual job description that offers information about what kind of person is needed and how he or she will fit into the company culture. Before you post the job on your website or distribute it to all recruitment agencies, decide which of them you will contact. If you don’t have much experience with recruiting new employees, this can be really hard if not impossible, so hiring a recruitment agency is often the best solution. They often write the job description for you and take care of the whole recruitment process, so you only need to provide them with your requirements and there won’t be any mistakes.

 

Create A Competitive Salary Offer

Salary is usually the first thing that comes to mind when you think about attracting new employees, but it’s not the only thing that will motivate them to join your company. Of course, you need to offer a competitive salary, but there are also benefits and perks that can make you stand out from other employers. Some of the most common incentives include health insurance, flexible working hours, paid vacations, and gaming rooms.

Look For The Best Candidate

Looking for the best candidate has not always been easy. Most employers evaluate the work of their employees, but doing so is just one part of creating an excellent workplace. Far too many companies overlook the power of hiring talent that can help them take flight into success, and they forget to look for candidates who possess certain skills that are vital to the success of their company.

The truth is that a good company needs a lot of things to thrive locally, and it’s a must for owners to look beyond finding employees who can do their job. Good employees are not just people with a certain set of skills and knowledge they can apply in their job; rather, they need to be more than technicians who know how to accomplish tasks. Companies  need candidates who have leadership and communication skills

Create A Great Work Environment

Last but not least, it’s important to remember that employees are people and all of them want to like where they work. Creating a good working environment that is beneficial for both the company and its employees is essential. Providing such things as ergonomic chairs or free coffee can go a long way in encouraging workers to put their best foot forward every day.

When it comes to hiring new employees, you should remember that they are an invaluable part of any company and should always be treated as such. Properly treating them will result in satisfied workers that feel valued and as a consequence give better service to your customers as well.

 

Top Things You Need To Know About NFT and Investing

NFTs are a type of crypto asset that is growing in popularity. More and more people are buying into this new form of ownership, but what do investors need to know? This article will discuss everything you need to know about NFTs: their history, the different types available today, and how they work. We’ll also provide our thoughts on whether or not they represent good investment opportunities for the future. So, let’s dig in.

What are NFTs?

NFTs are a type of crypto asset that stands for non-fungible tokens. They were first conceived by Cryptokitties co-founder Mack Flavelle and were later popularized by the Ethereum game CryptoCountries. NFTs are unique in that each one is different from the next, unlike traditional cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin or Ethereum, which are all alike.

This uniqueness gives NFTs their value and has made them a popular choice for collectors and investors. It is essential that you understand nft and investing to make the most out of your investments. You need to note that various NFTs are available today, each with its unique properties.

How do NFTs work?

NFTs are created by issuing tokens on the blockchain. These tokens are cryptographically unique and can be traded or used to track ownership of an asset like a house, car, piece of art, etc.

NFTs function on the Ethereum network using ERC-20 standards; they all have similar properties and features (which we’ll go over later). The advantage of using NFTs is that you can represent any asset imaginable. This makes them perfect for online gaming, collectibles, and beyond.

Digitizing and Monetizing Assets

NFTs are a powerful tool in that they can digitize and monetize any item you care to name. This means that tokens issued on the blockchain represent real-world assets like houses, cars, artworks, etc. You can think of them as digital representations with their own individual value; if one token represents your house, then it has a market value that reflects the price of your house.

In CryptoCountries for example, each token represents a pixel-sized piece of land on a digital map displayed in the browser window. Players can buy and sell plots of land using Ethereum (or other cryptocurrencies), getting rich if they invest wisely, or having their assets seized by more powerful players if they don’t. This is just one example of how NFTs can represent real-world assets and create digital economies.

Who Buys NFTs?

Anybody can buy and sell NFTs, whether you’re an individual investor or a crypto-millionaire. Now that the idea of NFT has become popularized, more and more people are buying into this new form of ownership every day.

This is one reason why we think they represent such good investment opportunities; there’s no doubt that the demand for NFTs will continue to grow in the future. So, if you’re thinking of getting into this market, now might be a good time.

Types of NFTs

There are various NFTs on the stock market today, each with its own set of characteristics. Some of the more popular ones include:

 

  • CryptoKitties – These are the first NFTs ever to be created and were popularized by the Ethereum game CryptoCountries. They are digital cats that can be bred, traded, and sold for money.
  • Ether Kingdoms – These are crypto-collectibles where players battle each other to control virtual kingdoms. The winner is the player with the most valuable kingdom at the end of the game.
  • Decentraland – This virtual world can be explored and used to create anything you can imagine. It’s built on top of the Ethereum blockchain and uses NFTs to represent its digital land.

 

These are just a few examples of the different types of NFTs available today. As we move into a more digital world, we’ll likely see even more innovative uses for this technology.

How to Invest in NFTs

 

If you’re looking to invest in NFTs, there are a few things you need to know. Firstly, you’ll need a wallet. Secondly, you’ll need Ethereum (or another cryptocurrency) to buy into the market.

Once these things are set up, you can start buying and selling NFTs on various exchanges. The most popular one is currently EtherDelta, but many others are popping up all the time. It’s also worth noting that some NFTs can only be purchased using specific cryptocurrencies. For example, Decentraland uses MANA as its main currency, while CryptoKitties use ETH. So, make sure you do your research before investing.

NFTs are one of the most exciting technological developments to emerge in recent years, and they’re set to revolutionize our lives by taking us into a new digital future. This is one area that every investor should be paying attention to because it’s likely that NFTs will become an essential part of the blockchain economy in the years to come.

What Is SafeMoon? Is It a Safe Investment?

SafeMoon is one of the most actively growing cryptocurrencies of 2021. What are the reasons for the positive movement of the coin? What does the project represent? What prospects are open to it?

What is SafeMoon?

SafeMoon is a DeFi project launched in March 2021. Its developers call it the fastest-growing cryptocurrency community on Earth. The goal is to solve the lack of liquidity in the financial market. To this end, the developers have formed a fee distribution system. From a part of the fees, the platform forms liquidity pools.

The project also solves the problem of the negative impact of traditional mining on the environment. The platform investors have another, more environmentally friendly way of earning – Reflection. About it – further in the article.

The CEO of the project is John Caroni. He previously worked as an analyst at the U.S. Department of Defense. You can read the full list of the startup’s team on its site. The token is available at many exchanges where you can easily SafeMoon to BNB.

SafeMon developers

In mid-November, the project was awarded the title of Cryptocommunity of the Year during the AIBC Summit. At the same time, the project’s team was also not spared from accusations of scamming. Renowned analyst Lark Davis believes that SafeMoon is a pyramid scheme.

As of the end of November 2021, the project developers had not presented a road map. A dedicated section on the site is empty. Accordingly, investors know nothing about the tasks and deadlines of the platform team.

The technical side of the project

From a technical point of view, Safemoon is a decentralized finance market segment (DeFi) protocol. It runs on the Binance Smart Chain blockchain. Members of the project’s community manage the protocol. SAFEMOON tokens were launched for this purpose. 

Their owners can participate in votes related to decisions about the platform’s development. The creators of the protocol claim to have burned all of their coins. Accordingly, the developers do not distinguish themselves by the number of rights among ordinary users of the project. 

The startup’s tokens differ from other cryptocurrencies in the mechanism of transactions. The system charges a commission of 10%. After transactions with coins, the platform distributes fees into three categories. Let’s take a closer look at them:

  • Reflection. The system distributes 5% of the fees to users. Reflection in the project network has become a tool for passive income. 
  • Adding to the pool LP Acquisition. The system adds 5% of the commission to the liquidity pool, designed to support the cryptocurrency rate.
  • Burn. The system defines a portion of Reflection in this category. Coin Burn positively affects the value of the cryptocurrency.

The system automatically allocates funds using pre-programmed commands in smart contracts. The SAFEMOON ecosystem will consist of several key products:

  • An exchange
  • A hardware wallet for cold storage of cryptocurrencies
  • A cryptocurrency wallet in mobile and web app format

The developers encountered many technical problems during the launch of the first product. At the end of August 2021, the startup team launched the cryptocurrency wallet. Half an hour later, the program failed. As a result, the project team had to re-launch the product. 

Now the cryptocurrency wallet is available as a mobile app for Android and iOS. The startup’s official website has an exchange service and platform MoonCraft. It is a server for the game Minecraft. The project team uses it as a base for testing various technical solutions. And a reminder that on the website alligat0r you can find favorable conditions for the conversion of cryptocurrency 0.04 BNB to USD.