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Cololight is a smartlight done right which is modular and consists of tiles leaving you to decide what you want to build and its executed very well. This you can build upon and create your own designs and after that you can customize to your heart’s content with the app.
Set up is simple and overall so is the rest, One thing I would advise is to have your location settings on when setting up this at first. After that the rest is simple and we will go through the app and what is on offer in the video review.
What I like about this as whole is the fact it is modular given we have seen tech in the past fail on a modular approach this has not and it can be used in many instances at home or the office and replace existing boring lamps we might have or have it in your set up at home in your games room or just your bedside locked,this however limits its full potential if you want to go big and you can go big with this by adding modules over time and for me I would like a wall full of them as they advertised in their own video as it would suit my scene here at home.
The app is simple enough to use too and shines with customization which is important and overall its the visual aspect here that needs to be seen first hand and what you can achieve and what you can potentially do when you build on from the starter pack and additional blocks will set you back around 12 euro which is not bad but some will find it expensive considering you are tied to an extent with an existing build in one set area but like I said you can be creative, You could also build more than one setting here but the outlay remains the same at first. I would like for example several areas in the house to have these and replace all existing lamps as they can set a tone and look good doing it too.
Fitness clothing has never been more important; with ever advancing technologies coming in to play, it’s a way for athletes to enhance their performance, accelerate recovery and capture a competitive advantage without any extra effort or training. When I post this on social media people asked how can a piece of clothing contain technology and I will be honest I was a bit lost myself but have heard of it before and while I have you here now there has been other companies in touch with us with tech in instances you would never think of and one of them involves health food so stay tuned. So back to the clothing in question. Compression garments have been used by athletes to help them reach their PB’s for years but surprisingly there is still a lot of scepticism around many of their claims. Below we dive into compression garments, the effects on the body, and a new technology taking the sporting world by storm.
What are Compression Garments Compression garments come in the form of full-length tights, partial and full-length tops, knee-length stockings and even full body suits. They are typically worn by runners, cyclists, weightlifters, and other active individuals. Sports compression garments are designed to provide external compression to the body, often increasing in pressure towards the extremity of the limb – this is known as graduated compression and has been said to improve performance and recovery, but not yet scientifically proven.
How Can Compression Garments Help? Many of the benefits associated with compression relate to improvement in blood flow, including both the delivery of blood to the exercising muscle and the return of the blood back to the heart. As a result, compression is thought to improve the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to the muscle to improve performance, as well as aid in the removal of waste products after exercise. However, it is still scientifically questioned if compression wear does actually increase venous return, reduce delayed onset of muscle soreness and accelerate recovery, some of the primary reason’s athletes use compression gear. In fact, two studies published by Indiana University found no impact on running performance when professional distance runners wore lower-leg compression sleeves and no effect on jumping ability when 25 men wore upper-leg compression garments in three different sizes.
What are Infrared Garments? Infrared garments are designed to enhance performance and accelerate recovery through the use of infrared technology. The fabrics capture the body’s wasted energy and convert it to a specific wavelength Far Infrared Radiation (FIR) that has proven effects on the body. FIR increases the production of nitric oxide which, in combination with increased blood circulation, is responsible for a variety of positive effects. The process looks something like this:
How can Infrared Garments help?
Improved Performance: The increased levels of tissue oxygenation combined with an increase in blood circulation allows for more oxygen, nutrients, and glucose to be delivered, converted and absorbed into cells. FIR also hastens the removal and breakdown of lactic acid, delaying muscle fatigue and increasing muscle performance during exercise.
Accelerated Recovery: The increased blood oxygenation and circulation caused by FIR helps with the removal and breakdown of lactic acid and increases the rate in which waste products are removed from cells. The increased circulation also aids in replenishing muscle glycogen levels, reducing inflammation and speeding up the recovery process. All of these effects result in a faster replenishment of energy during and after exercise and increase the rates of cellular repair and replication.
Thermoregulation: FIR technology embedded into fabrics allow for:
Temperature regulation
Quick drying
Increased circulation
The increase in circulation created by FIR also aids the body’s thermoregulatory system so that it does not become too hot. The fabrics also help cool the body in hotter climates as they are 63-65% quicker drying than standard fabrics. FIR accelerates the rate of evaporation and dissipates heat into the surroundings keeping the body cool.
Increased Circulation: Far Infrared Radiation (FIR) increases vasodilation of blood vessels by increasing the disassociating nitric oxide. Vasodilation expands the blood vessels causing the flow of blood to increase which in turn allows for a variety of positive effects on body tissue, including increased glycogen levels, faster removal of lactic acid, and better thermoregulatory ability.
Increased tissue oxygen levels by 20%: FIR increases the oxygen levels as well as nutrient levels in the blood making them more readily available to cells when needed. Blood circulation is also increased which speeds up the delivery of blood to the muscles. It also hastens the breakdown of lactic acid and the rate at which waste products are removed. This delays the onset of fatigue and increases muscle performance during exercise.
Increased Cellular Metabolism and Energy Production: The increased circulation and oxygenation levels of the blood results in a faster replenishment of energy both during and after exercise as well as increasing cellular repair and replication. FIR causes nitric oxide to dissociate from the active site of cytochrome-C oxidase, a protein on your mitochondria which plays a large part in the energy production process within cells. The metabolic processes within cells occur quicker because the active site is free, allowing for increased ATP production. ATP is the source of energy for all physiological processes and due to the increase in its production cells will grow, repair, and replicate faster.
Pail Relief: FIR causes a release of nitric oxide that subsequently activates cyclic guanine monophosphate (cGMP) which mediates pain reduction. FIR therefore stimulates the biological pain relief mechanisms of the body without the need for drugs. Users of KYMIRA Sport products report reductions in DOMS and other exercise related pains. Relief of pain from chronic conditions such as old injuries is also seen and can improve performance.
Conclusion There is overwhelming evidence to prove that FIR directly supports Performance, Recovery, Thermoregulation, Increased Circulation, Increased tissue oxygen levels, Increased Cellular Metabolism and Energy production and Pain Relief.
Comparatively, Compression wear is clouded with scepticism and has no real evidence to support claims of accelerated recovery, reduced onset of muscle soreness and increased venous return.
The IR50 Short Sleeve Top which I have been trying incorporates their unique infrared technology, something that promotes blood circulation, increases oxygenation of the blood, and promotes cellular metabolism. This increased rate of removal of lactic acid from your muscles, and improved rate of cellular repair and production, reduces the impact of Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness and other associated aches that you may experience after pushing your body to the limit.
Now I am not expert when it comes to clothes apart from spotting genuine from fakes but having tried this for a few weeks I did feel much better as I am on a training routine with tech goods from WITHINGS and I am seeing the benefits by losing weight continuously over the last few months and it has become habit now to train more and think more and when you have the right goods behind you it also helps a great deal and clothes like this should be looked at rather than brushed at..
With extra durable fabric and stitching and triple stitched hems, the top is a workhorse that will last you season after season, through wash after wash, and all the rough and tumble your kitbag can throw at it. And thanks to the raglan seams and flatlock stitching, the top allows you to recover in absolute comfort. The fabric is breathable and quick drying, and so the top is great if worn immediately after a workout to cool you down whilst you wait to get to the showers.
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Auslogics has just released a brand-new version 11 of the company’s most popular PC optimization program and introduced a number of innovative features users will appreciate.
July 10th 2019 – Auslogics Software, Australian publisher of computer maintenance, security and productivity products, has just released a new major version of its flagship PC optimizer, BoostSpeed. The software has received a complete overhaul and now comes with a free version and expanded functionality.
Among the innovative features introduced in the new release is the Ask a Question option that lets users get their toughest PC or software-related questions answered by a live expert. Users facing difficulties with getting their computers to perform better, with their devices not working properly or any other type of technology issue can use the Customer Care tab in BoostSpeed to submit their question to an online forum, where an Auslogics expert and other users will be able to answer it. Questions and answers remain online and can be browsed and searched as a source of effective solutions to many types of PC problems.
Another new feature implemented in BoostSpeed 11 is a special mode that protects computers from pet-caused disasters. The new Cat Mode, when enabled, locks the keyboard and mouse when a PC is idle, so that there is no risk of cat paws causing any damage as the cat walks across the desk. The user has total control over the feature, can set up the unlock code and decide when the mode should get activated.
While helpful to pet owners, BoostSpeed 11 comes with a number of other useful features that have been implemented based on extensive analysis of user feedback. This includes the new Deep Disk Cleaner, Force Uninstall for unwanted software, new privacy and security features, real-time PC boosting functionality and over 20 tools to cover most PC user needs.
The completely redesigned interface makes BoostSpeed 11 as easy to navigate as a web browser, with tabs the user can switch between and program features displayed in the order they are recommended to be applied in. PC users of any experience level receive enough guidance to be able to easily clean their computers, remove privacy traces, tweak system settings and fix slowdown causes. The software offers extensive options for setting up automatic maintenance and optimization, and provides tools to shred sensitive files, secure personal data, sort through large files to clear disk space, boost Internet connection speed and perform over a dozen other tasks.
“In this new version, we have taken customer favourite features from previous BoostSpeed editions and added in a number of truly innovative tools and options,” says Anna Lind, Auslogics PR representative. “The result is a software toolkit that combines great usability with maximum effectiveness.”
One of the things users will appreciate most about the new release is that BoostSpeed now comes with a free version that doesn’t have any time limitations. It allows running essential Windows cleanup and optimization as many times as needed, without requiring an activation key. BoostSpeed 11 Free may be downloaded from the publisher’s website at http://www.auslogics.com/en/software/boost-speed/.
Along with BoostSpeed 11, Auslogics has also released new versions of other company products, including the popular Disk Defrag, Registry Cleaner and Windows Slimmer, which now come in Free and Pro versions. Free versions of these programs can be downloaded from http://www.auslogics.com.
Company Background:
Founded in 2008 in Sydney, Australia, Auslogics Software publishes a wide range of computer maintenance, optimization and security tools for home and business use. The wide array of software titles produced by Auslogics includes virus and spyware protection, disk defragmentation and cleanup, Windows registry maintenance, Internet connection speedup, file recovery and a lot more.
Software from Auslogics is used by over 15 million people around the globe and is the tool of choice of many IT and computer manufacturing companies, like Sony VAIO or AVG, in the US and other countries. Auslogics is a Microsoft Gold Application Development Partner and an Intel Premier Elite Software Partner.
Auslogics Disk Defrag has been praised as the best disk defragmentation tool on CNET and other online resources, as well as included in the 10 best free software programs of the year list by PC Magazine several years in a row.
I have tried many home security cameras now and they have been at the higher end but like that the cost to performance ratio is coming down with lots of tech today and when you see a product priced so cheap you do ask yourself is it really that good with what it says on the tin??
OK this is where I see it, I started seeing dashcams and again I have reviewed countless models again mostly mid to high end ones but you do see them in garages at 10 – 20 euro and they are complete shite you get what you pay for and when I see tech today flouting high specs at low prices I wonder, ( Stay tuned for tech at cheap prices flouting high specs as I have a section on it coming soon) are such goods any good,when it comes to dashcams in this category they are trash. This is not the case with this camera it does have some faults but minor and nothing to be concerned about with 20 quid.
The camera comes with an App on Android and iOS which is great and it is easy to use and follow although missing some features compared to higher end smart cameras but you will not miss them if you have not use such before and want this for peace of mind or just casual use around the home of wherever you might want to play it,it’s not for outdoors but can be pointed out the window if needs be,it is not waterproof either so don’t try using it outdoors.
I go through the app UI in detail below as I do with all apps on tech products so you can watch all that there,but you have the basics all on one pane which is great from liveview,snapshot,record,download and speak and it also has an auto arm option which is great. The build quality is quite good too and its easy of use and set up is a good thing, You are restricted to an extent as to where you place it as it needs a wired connection but if your house has plenty of sockets like mine you are good to go,the rest of my set up at home is wireless cameras which give you more flexibility and they are also waterproof,again a better option for flexibility and placement but you will pay good money for the likes but its worth it.
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You can use local storage via sd card and also opt to use cloud but you can download clips to your phone too which is handy to save storage and you can also use google home or amazon alexa too which for some is handy I will be adding this to my set up as I have just moved house and have lots to integrate into both. The other great feature I like best is the Auto Arm which is when you leave home it will arm itself but this requires you to have location on which is a touchy subject for some but this is great and something I have not seen on many more expensive models. This camera even offers two way audio which is not the best in the world but you can hear it clear enough.
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For the money you spend on this camera you could have several of them in your house for peanuts once you have the sockets as mentioned above and have your whole house covered with three or four units for under a 100 quid. Is it worth the money, an easy yes… I hope they come out with version 2 soon.
The Google Translate app has been the go-to tool for travellers, academics, and the curious alike, with its game-changing live camera translation function helping people make instant sense of signs, menus, and other foreign language text, all with just a point of their camera.
To date Google Translate has supported the conversion of almost 40 languages into English via this function, but today they have announced that a whopping 89 languages can now be translated live into the 100+ total languages supported by Google Translate. This means that translating Irish into German or Japanese is now a possibility, opening up a world of opportunity and fun.
Not only is this a boon for Irish people travelling abroad, but visitors to Gaeltacht areas and others with an interest in Gaeilge can now get instant help and clarification thanks to Google Translate. For the first time, Neural Machine Translation (NMT) technology is built into instant camera translations, which produces more accurate and natural translations and reduces errors by 55-85 percent in certain language pairs. And most of the languages can be downloaded onto your device, so that you can use the feature without an internet connection. However, when your device is connected to the internet, the feature uses that connection to produce higher quality translations.
A language ‘auto detect’ function has been added too. When traveling abroad, especially in a region with multiple languages or unfamiliar symbols, the first challenge is to know the language of the text. But in the new version of the app, you can just select “Detect language” as the source language, and the Translate app will automatically detect the language and translate.
To round it all off, the app has got a new redesign and under-the-hood improvements, resulting in the fastest and most powerful Google Translate to date. The app is available for download now on both Android and iOS platforms.
I have tested several mics now and this one is rather interesting with its versatility,one thing is for sure the sound quality is excellent and it has a great app to accompany it. I am no professional with mics or kits like this as I hardly use them but will be in the near future as we move to you tube only, but I know when I hear good audio
This model seems to be built for iPhones but was able to make a pass through set up on my Android device which enabled me to record, I have several clips below I am not an iphone user where it would have been easier to demonstrate. This can be used in multiple ways,be it recording in a small environment, recording yourself,doing an interview and many other ways and the set up with the tripod that comes with it from manfrotto which is a well known brand all fits well together and and ideal kit for those who like to travel,or on the go at events or even for vlogging as you can use the tripod as a small selfie stick which is something I have avoided until now anyway. I have my first flight lesson coming up soon and might just make use of it then for memory sake.
This kit can be also connected to your PC/Laptop if you like to stream which is also a nice addition but streaming or going live with videos is something i do not do (yet) but it worked a treat on my Laptop with crystal clear audio.
The set up is simple which can be adjusted to your own needs you do not need to mount your phone if you dont need it and use the stand to fix the mic on and this will also take most smartphones today with the adjustable sliding mechanism in place so most folks out there will be covered given many phones are on the large size most people use devices around 5-6 inches so you are good to go, I tried a blackberry key 2,pixel 3a, Moto G plus and Nokia 6 and all fit no problem.
The App is quite easy to use though again I am no expert in this field and toggled between the settings to hear the noise difference but again it is an easy app to use and navigate as you will see in the video and you can hear the audio clips below, Over all this is an easy kit to use in the right circumstances and some I will not use and the sound quality is excellent in my point of view, One thing I would like to see is a bigger tripod then it could be more effective for shooting videos ie like unboxings etc what I would do and it would be the ultimate versatile kit.
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The Totem model which features a 2” LCD touch screen and a 166° A+ HD wide angle lens, external microphone and image stabilization (Gyro). With up to 80 minutes of battery life, Totem will record 4K at 24fps (interpolated), 2K at 30fps, 1080p at 60fps or 30fps and 720p at 120/60/30 fps. The field of view can be set to wide, middle or narrow, making sure you get the footage you want.
This can be used for many purposes which makes it handy in more ways than one and its also ultra portable,light and easy to use however I do not have a gimbal and my testing shows this in the video sample when used with just the tripod taking footage whilst walking down the local river it seemed shaky or perhaps I missed a setting somewhere but asides that it works a treat elsewhere and can be even used as a dashcam but the battery life could be better having said that you could hardwire it or get a connection or converter to use in your car,most cars now come with USB ports which is handy but the charge output is not the best in many instances.
For the underwater folk this is a treat and will suit them to the ground as I would have no use for it or limited access to where I can use it it did the job and the case is for sure waterproof and if you have an interest in underwater activities it is for you..
I like the fact that its a touch screen and the UI is easy to navigate and I do go through this in the video so you don’t have to you will need an SD card to use the device but I feel one should be included in the package to get you going straight away,this applies to many tech goods out there today and the last thing you want to be doing is searching for an SD card to begin using your new piece of kit.
Being honest this is my first time to use such equipment and would like to have more time with such and see more on offer as I find it quite versatile and it also takes decent images too so it can be quite a handy bit of kit to keep in your arson which would be great for the average consumer but overall from my initial testing I was happy with the footage apart from the shaky hand held clip which probably was my own fault,(I am honest and wont deny it) seeing how well it fairs out even being used in a dashcam or mounted situation it does quite well and I do need to invest in a gimbal myself too which I will do going forward. My only gripes are battery life and older USB connection but other than that I like it.
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Wireless chargers come in all shapes and sizes and in many cases bland looking but not this model.
The QiStone 2 is the upgrade to their previous model and can charge more than one device at any time and will support USB- C and Micro USB devices which again caters for all and of course it charges iPhones to, Any device that supports Qi charging can be place atop the unit and charge away whilst another device can be connected via USB.
The look and feel of the QiStone is nice and blends in anywhere in the home or office and can it is also pocketable which is vital for travelling and offer an ample amount of power and if two people are stuck that is no problem the QiStone 2 can help you both out.
The QiStone 2 is simpe to use and elegant with elegant looks with 4 LED lights to indicate battery level and one power on/off key. On top is a status light which will be Red or Green and then you have your I/Os on the bottom it is so simple to use.
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