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Responsive Web design is a method of web design to render the web pages on a variety of devices of a different screen. The RWA will make sure that users will have comfortable visual experience when accessing your website with a not-full-width browser. How does responsive web design work? Responsive design works on grids rather than pixels; all the web pages are customised in a fixed proportional. For suppose your website has three columns design, you would define how wide they should be about the other columns, rather than how wide each should be. Media, as in, images are resized relatively too, this way an image can stay within its column or relative design element. Responsive design targets the width of each user’s web browser to determine how much space is available and how it should display the website. Breakpoints are set up to allow us to target ranges that define specific displays. For example, you generally see breakpoints for phones, tablets & desktop. 3 Reasons to Switch to Responsive Web Design A) Save Time With responsive web design, the design is created upon the fluid grid because of this there is only one design of your website. This saves a lot of time of developers & designers. B) Enhanced UI/UX Responsive web design makes the design flexible and fit for every screen. Along with this, it will enable you to outline the content of the website according to the device screen. C) Improve SEO Since the responsive web design is built upon single URL so there will be no duplication of your website that improves the ranking of your website. This will also hold for sharing your site on social media networks because all traffic will be driven to and from the same source.
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Noreve have sent us their latest case on offer for the Google Pixel 3 XL but also check out their other cases whilst on site. All their cases are hand made with a personal touch and look really premium and will last and most importantly protect your device. There is cases and covers for all your favourite smartphone manufacturers and more..
Today we check out the leather case for the Google Pixel 3XL and this is really nice and premium looking and it also comes in a array of colours which you can pick from right HERE
This case has you covered in all aspects with access to ports and buttons without the need to remove the case from the device. This device also holds cards and cash and is seamless throughout yet robust with a luxury feel and look and will turn heads placed down on any table. Check out the image gallery and video review below and you can also check out what else is on offer and get a special 20% discount from us HERE
Characteristics – Leather cover for Google Pixel 3 XL
Noreve has never skimped on the quality of its creations. Its reputation as a Hi-Tech couturier has been proven time and again thanks to its know-how in combining aesthetics and functionality. Noreve has undertaken to design the perfect protection accessory for your Google Pixel 3 XL. Their team of experienced craftsmen does fabulous work on leather. This top quality material is processed into an elegant wallet cover with horizontal flap. With its slim and compact design, the item becomes one with your smartphone. Various cu-outs have been made so that the device is always operational in its new holder.
The camera, flash, headphone input and charging cable are always freely accessible. The Google Pixel 3 XL is not the only safe element nestled in this unique cover. A storage pocket for two credit or business cards is also integrated in the accessory. The magnetic closure is strong and will keep your precious treasures safe. Customisation is an advantage that Noreve offers to its customers to make each creation unique. Compose your own work of art thanks to a wide range of leather, colours as well as various types of finishes for an exceptional cover.
Edifier is cutting the cords on luxurious sound making it easier to create the ultimate audio setup with the introduction of the S3000 Pro Active 2.0 Wireless Monitor Speakers at the 2019 Consumer Electronics Show. The S3000 Pro are the first of their kind. Certified HiRes, the speakers connect through Bluetooth allowing for them to be positioned anywhere within range without worrying about connecting cables.
The latest in its series of monitor speakers, Edifier has crafted the S3000 Pro with the finest components. The S3000 Pro speakers’ 6.5-inch aluminum diaphragm bass unit and 107mm planar silk tweeters deliver 256 watts total RMS. More than enough power to fill any theatre room or entertainment space with authentic, rich sound the S3000Pro are an upgrade any audiophile or entry-level listener will appreciate.
The S3000 Pro speakers feature multiple connections including USB, optical, coaxial, auxiliary and balanced inputs. Bluetooth V5.0 with Qualcomm®aptXTM HD decoding capability also allows users to pair multiple audio devices with the speakers. Other nuances of the S3000 Pro include an XMOS xCore200 interface that supports USB audio bitrate up to 192KHz, high-efficiency Class D digital power amplification, and XLR Balanced input and RCA line-in jack.
At CES 2019, Edifier showcases its depth and breadth in audio for the masses. Edifier was the first audio brand from mainland China to break into the International market some 20 years ago. And, the company continues to challenge stereotypes and surprise professionals and audio enthusiasts from around the world through its consistent commitment to R&D, use of modern technologies, strategic partnerships and growth plans that has allowed the brand to become a mainstay amongst the best audio brands today. The Edifier audio experience is one that begins with one basic requirement – a sensory experience that encapsulates emotion in a very real sense of the word.
S3000 Pro Specs
Power Output: R/L(treble): 8W+8W RMS
R/L(mid-range and bass): 120W+120W RMS
Signal to Noise Ratio: 85dBA
Frequency Response: 38Hz –40Hz
Input Sensitivity: Line in: 600±50mV; Balance: 1000±50mV
Edifier has packed its new W860NB headphones full of desirable qualities, comfort and sophisticated design. From long-lasting battery life, to wireless or wired connections and easy to use controls on the headphones, the W860NB leave nothing to be desired. The W860NB headphones will debut at the 2019 Consumer Electronics Show. They do look similar to the 830 BT we reviewed last April which are really a great pair of headphones.
Available in stoic black or luxurious golden, the W860NB headphones have Active Noise Cancelling to limit outside sound interference and maximize audio performance. Bluetooth 4.1 technology ensures music, voice calls or entertainment audio will not cut out in the middle of use while in range of a smartphone or other streaming device. And, with up to 25 hours of playback, the headphones can be enjoyed for an entire day without pausing for charging.
The W860NB headphones look and feel as good as they sound with soft leatherette ear cups and a minimalistic controls design. Smart Touch capabilities control calls, music and volume with a simple touch to the ear cup. The headphones support NFC pairing and Qualcomm® aptXTM audio decoding. They can be used in either wireless or wired modes for versatility in a variety of listening environments.
W860NB Specs Driver Unit: 40mm Neodymium drivers Bluetooth Version: 4.1
The W860NB headphones are scheduled for release in Q1 2019 and pricing is TBD. To view the entire Edifier product lineup, visit: https://www.edifier.com/int/en
Watching television has never sounded so good whether it’s the big game, the latest blockbuster movie, or streaming music now that Edifier has introduced the S90HD 4.1 Channel Soundbar Home Theatre System with Dolby & DTS. Debuting at the 2019 Consumer Electronics Show in South Hall 3 at booth 30369, the S90HD features a wireless subwoofer, a wooden enclosure sound bar and two rear surround speakers with Bluetooth V4.1 with Qualcomm® aptXTM technology.
With a total output power at 202 watts, the S90HD checks all the boxes in home entertainment. Four mid-range and bass amplifiers and two titanium tweeters ensure balanced rich sound. Multiple inputs on the S90HD system allows for a wide range of connectivity options including AUX/Line in/Bluetooth/Optical/Coaxial.
At CES 2019, Edifier showcases its depth and breadth in audio for the masses. Edifier was the first audio brand from mainland China to break into the International market some 20 years ago. And, the company continues to challenge stereotypes and surprise professionals and audio enthusiasts from around the world through its consistent commitment to R&D, use of modern technologies, strategic partnerships and growth plans that has allowed the brand to become a mainstay amongst the best audio brands today. The Edifier audio experience is one that begins with one basic requirement – a sensory experience that encapsulates emotion in a very real sense of the word.
S90HD Specs
Power Output: R/L(treble): 12W+12W; (mid-range) 32W+32W
SR/SL(mid-range): 22W+22W; SW: 70W
Noise Level:•25dB (A)
Input Sensitivity: AUX input: R/L: 400±50mV; SW: 320±20mV
Line in input: R/L: 600±50mV SW: 450±20mV
OPT/COX input: R/L: 350±50mFFs SW: 220±20mFFs
Bluetooth input: R/L: 500±50mFFS SW: 420±20mFFs
Frequency Response: 40Hz –20Hz
Price & Availability:
The S90HD home theatre system is scheduled for release in Q1 2019 and will retail for £749.99. To view the entire Edifier speaker lineup, visit: https://www.edifier.com/int/en
Today, at the start of CES 2019, TCL Communication is officially unveiling the company’s newest Alcatel 1 Series smartphones. The Alcatel 1X (2019) and Alcatel 1C (2019) continue the Alcatel mobile brand vision of bringing modern smartphone features and making them accessible to consumers around the world. With new designs, features and software experiences, these all-new 2019 Alcatel 1 Series smartphones include the TCL-made Full View Display and are helping redefine the entry-level smartphone experience.
“We’ve always believed that quality devices with the latest technology should be accessible to all, regardless of your budget,” said Peter Lee, General Manager of Global Sales and Marketing at TCL Communication. “We’re proud that we’ve remained true to this commitment to our customers, and the all-new Alcatel 1X and 1C prove that having a modern smartphone doesn’t have to be determined solely by what you can spend.”
The Alcatel 1X (2019) provides one of the most immersive smartphone viewing experiences in the entry segment thanks to a 5.5” (18:9) HD+ IPS Full View Display. This is combined with two all-new organic finishes, Pebble Black and Pebble Blue, that provide a textured feel that is scratch and slip resistant. It will also come with a built-in fingerprint sensor (in select markets) and the company’s Face Key technology, which offers additional facial recognition security that enables you to easily unlock your device by simply glancing at the screen. Face Key breaks down each facial scan into over a hundred data points to ensure a more reliable match.
New camera experiences are also introduced in the Alcatel 1X (2019), which includes a dual rear camera (13MP + 2MP) with real-time bokehand new capture modes that allow you to take portrait style pictures. The secondary depth-sensing lens, combined with post-shot editing software integrated into the device, allows users to re-focus photographs and blur the rest of the picture.
The Alcatel 1X will be available in select markets in North America, Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Africa starting at under $120 USD/€120 EUR beginning in Q1 2019.
The emerging market smartphone no longer means a bulky design and tiny display thanks to the all-new Alcatel 1C (2019) featuring a 5-inch (18:9) Full View Display and modern design starting at under €70 EUR. It comes with a non-slip, textured finish available in Volcano Black, Enamel Blue and Blush Pink, ensuring a comfortable grip and sophisticated aesthetic. Coming to markets in Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, Africa and Europe, the Alcatel 1C (2019) also includes photo capture options like Beautification mode and Instant Collage.
Alcatel 1C (2019) is powered by Android™ Oreo™ (Go edition), which creates an entry smartphone experience that is optimized to make sure billions more can have reliable access to mobile connectivity. This includes popular pre-installed Google apps designed for increased speed, less demand on storage, and efficient data use, such as Google Go, Files Go, Google Maps Go, YouTube Go and Gmail Go, as well as performance optimizations to Chrome, Google Play and Gboard. It also features the Google Assistant for Android (Go edition), so Alcatel 1C (2019) customers can experience the convenience of the Google Assistant, whether they’re asking it questions or telling it things to do.
You can visit TCL during CES 2019 by coming to Las Vegas Convention Centre, Central Hall, Booth 12929.
For more information on the all-new Alcatel 1X (2019) and Alcatel 1C (2019), as well as other mobility devices from Alcatel, please visit www.alcatelmobile.com.
Today at CES, Shure unveiled the MV88+ Video Kit, featuring a digital stereo condenser microphone that provides content creators with an all-in-one solution for capturing professional-quality recordings on-the-go. The kit also includes a Manfrotto® PIXI tripod, phone clamp, and mount as well as iOS and USB-C cables for next-level compatibility and connectivity.
Built on the success and classic design of the MV88 iOS Digital Stereo Condenser Microphone, this latest addition to the Company’s MOTIV™ line of digital microphones and portable recording solutions delivers Shure signature audio quality for extraordinary content creation. Designed for podcasters, videographers, content creators, field recordists, and musicians looking to record immersive, rich, high-quality audio wherever, the MV88+ accentuates the power of flexibility, enabling you to transform your smartphone device into a professional-level mobile audio and video rig.
The MV88+ Video Kit provides multiple configurations straight out of the box,” said Matt Engstrom, Senior Category Director, Global Product Management at Shure. “You shouldn’t have to buy half a dozen products to film a high-quality piece of video content one day, and then an audio interview or field recording the next. With the MV88+, you don’t have to. We listened to you and worked to develop a superior microphone with superior accessories. This package gives you everything you’ll need to film in your studio, on-the-go, at home—or wherever life takes you.”
Compatible with iOS and other selected devices, the MV88+ Video Kit equips you with a variety of new and improved accessories, arming you with the tools and versatility needed for recording on-the-go. To ensure real-time audio assessment, a headphone jack lets you record with confidence. A convenient phone clamp and tripod stand multiplies the sort of environments you can record in. Whether jamming in your studio, filming your next YouTube video, or live streaming an interview on a crowded trade show floor, you can easily thread your devices into a mounted platform for uninterrupted and stable recording.
And it doesn’t end there. The MV88+ can also be used for standalone audio capture, replacing the need for field recordists to carry a portable audio recorder.
“The MV88+ takes into account the little things, too,” noted Engstrom. “We understand the value of efficiency and improved the design to seamlessly record with or without a protective smartphone case. The included phone mount is also compatible with your existing setup, allowing you to connect to any tripod with a ¼” connector. This empowers you to use the setup that best suits your needs. You’ll also be able to tap into the capabilities of the free Shure MOTIV Video and Audio Recording applications to access our state-of-the-art audio quality in tandem with the microphone.”
The MV88+ Video Kit retails for $249 / £199 RRP and is available for pre-order at select retailers. For more information, please visit www.shure.com.
It is CES time and there will be lots of new tech at hand and we cant wait to see what is on offer this time around with tech changing and progressing so fast.Jabra of course are present at the huge event and have some new tech to show us which we also look forward to..
Jabra launches Elite 85h headphones with SmartSound: exclusive AI technology for intelligent adaptive audio
Jabra takes challengers to task at CES 2019, with the launch of the newest addition to their Elite range of headsets: the Elite 85h headphones. The new headphones areengineered with Jabra SmartSound, based on audEERING context intelligence technology and include Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) and Jabra’s HearThrough technology, which enables users to decide how much of the outside world penetrates through to the listener. Whether you are commuting, need to concentrate or are in a crowded place, SmartSound ensures the audio of the Elite 85h automatically adjusts to your surroundings to offer the best calls and music experience.
The Elite 85h headphones set new standards across the board, with 32-hour battery life (with ANC activated), crystal-clear sound with advanced 6-microphone call technology, 40mm custom-engineered speakers for top-quality acoustic experience and industry-leading durability. Together with SmartSound and totally hands-free Voice Assistant Control – allowing for faster and easier voice assistant access on-the-go – the Elite 85h are the smartest ANC headphones on the market.
Like every Jabra device, the Elite 85h has been engineered to meet the challenges that users face in the real world. In today’s digitally-connected society, noise overload is considered one of the key factors affecting personal wellbeing2. Jabra’s SmartSound technology tackles noise pollution in a way like never before. Jabra has an exclusive part ownership of intelligent audio analysis company audEERING, the world leader in audio AI technology. The relationship allows Jabra to include environmental adaptation into the new Elite 85h headphones, creating a personalised audio experience that goes beyond current Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) solutions available in the market.
SmartSound, driven by AI technology
Jabra SmartSound is based on audEERING’s context intelligence technology, which uses real-time acoustic scene analysis of environmental sounds. The technology can detect more than 6,000 unique sound characteristics and uses this to adapt audio output to each specific context. This means that when moving from a noisy train station into a quiet train carriage, the context intelligence technology will take notice and will automatically adjust the audio to the changed surroundings. It will select one of the three moments: ‘Commute’, ‘In Public’ or ‘In Private’ to guarantee a consistent quality for your audio experience. Users can personalise their calls and music settings even further through Jabra’s Sound+ app, which will remember your preferred settings within the mode for future similar situations.
Dagmar Schuller, CEO at audEERING said: “audEERING’s AI based audio context intelligence technology empowers the new Elite 85h headphones by Jabra to deliver the best call and music experience on the market. Users can be sure to get the most sophisticated product there is with reliable and innovative AI technology made in Germany.”
100 per cent hands-free with Alexa
The microphone solution combined with the Jabra Sound+ app creates a 100 per cent hands-free Voice Assistant access experience. Users no longer need to touch a button on the headphones to interact with Alexa, Siri® or Google Assistant™ – all you need to do is speak, to be connected immediately. Jabra is the among the first to feature this capability, allowing users to access Alexa by invoking the wake word.
René Svendsen-Tune, CEO at Jabra said: “One of the biggest challenges for people on-the-go is consistency in voice, call and audio quality in every environment, whilst ensuring the best voice interaction and connectivity that allows for either total concentration or relaxation. Our Elite range represents the best-in-class products for calls and music. We developed SmartSound, to ensure we can continue to deliver quality calls and music experience wherever you are. The Elite 85h is a revolutionary headset that will change the way we experience sound and cope with noise in the future.”
Key features of the Jabra Elite 85h:
SmartSound: Audio that automatically adapts to your surroundings
100 per cent hands-free: Voice Assistant access without pushing a button
Four colour variations: Black, Titanium Black, Gold Beige and Navy
Battery: Up to 32-hour battery with ANC activated and 35 hours without ANC
Microphones: 8 microphones in total. 6 dedicated for calls, 4 for ANC and 2 hybrid mics for both calls and ANC.
Speakers: 40 mm custom-engineered speakers
Durability: Unique IP52 dust and rain resistance, backed by a 2-year warranty against water and dust
Personalize: Jabra Sound+ app for SmartSound features, including customized settings
Availability & pricing
The headset will be available in four colours (Black, Titanium Black, Gold Beige and Navy), incl. one exclusive to BestBuy in US & Canada (Black). Available from April 2019 at selected retailers at MSRP 279.99 GBP approx. Find out more about the Jabra Elite 85h and SmartSound at: www.jabra.co.uk/elite85h.
