AVer Europe launches new enterprise professional conferencing system. VC520 PRO #AVer #Tech

AVer Europe, the award-winning provider of video collaboration solutions, has today announced the launch of its professional conferencing system the VC520 Pro in the UK.

The VC520 Pro has been developed by AVer Europe as a solution for various meeting room sizes, alleviating the challenges that teams face on conference calls. The VC520 Pro has an audio pickup range of 15 feet and the ability to daisy-chain two additional speakerphones to reach up to 45 feet, offering ultra-clear unparalleled audio even throughout large meeting rooms.

With Sony True WDR capability, AVer Europe’s VC520 Pro offers clear and high-quality imaging even in high contrast backlit environments. With up to 1080p and 60fps even in poor lighting, the conferencing system’s 12X optical zoom with precise detail enables teams to showcase items such as products or documents live in the room on camera.

 

The VC520 Pro’s SmartFrame technology uses face recognition to automatically adjust the camera to include all members in the room in the frame. This includes anyone new that enters the meeting room, saving any delays if any colleagues are running late.

AVer Europe’s VC520 Pro features advanced centralised management through an internet browser to enable users to remotely control the camera and stream on platforms such as Facebook or YouTube.

“We’ve all been on video conference calls with poor sound or visual quality and it’s hugely frustrating, not to mention a drain on business time, resource and money,” explains Rene Buhay, AVer Europe Vice President of Sales & Marketing. “The VC520 Pro’s feature combination of 12X optical zoom, Sony True WDR, full HD and the opportunity to expand with extra speakers and microphones means that communication is transformed into a lifelike audiovisual experience.”

The VC520 Pro from AVer Europe has a 3-year warranty with a free 2-year warranty extension available at MSRP £1049.

juice Goes Greener with 100% Compostable Phone Case Launch. #Juice #Cases #Green

Innovative and quirky mobile phone accessories manufacturer, juice®, has recently taken huge steps forward in its efforts to become a more sustainable brand by launching a selection of 100% compostable phone cases.

Shocked by the rate at which the average consumer changes their phone case, juice® wanted to help to reduce the amount of non-bio-degradable cases being thrown in to landfill.

As one of the few UK brands to be offering a range of 100% compostable phone cases, this collection is accessible to customers who want to do their bit for the environment and juice® has ensured absolutely no compromise on quality or increased costs for customers. 

 

 

The plant-based phone cases and their packaging have been manufactured from natural materials including wheat, corn and starch and have been designed to break down in the same time as a tea bag (12 months).

CEO of juice®, Jolyon Bennett, explained: “The ethos behind these compostable cases is that they are not only good for your phone, but they are good for the planet. They are sustainable yet stylish, making it easier for the consumer to switch to greener alternatives. Our products are gentle on the earth, yet tough enough to protect your phone, each phone case boasting the standard one-metre drop protection requirement. 

 

The public are now, more than ever, aware of the growing concerns regarding the environment. This is impacting buyer behaviour, with consumers opting to shop from greener businesses. Because of this, it is essential that businesses are able to adapt their product offerings to ensure they are minimising any negative impact on the planet.”

The cases are available in grey, blue, pink, white and black and the dyes used to achieve these five colourways are produced from natural and abundant sources such as bamboo, mai and tea.

With an RRP of £19.99, the compostable cases are available in iPhone 6, 7, 8, 11 and 11 Pro and can be purchased from: www.juice.co.uk & www.urbanoutfitters.com 

Mobile phone myths Brits believe the most. #5G #Apps #Security #Mobile

This is more common sense than myth, but it’s worth noting modern smartphones are designed to optimise foreground “tasks” while others harmlessly float in the background. From 5G conspiracy theories to radiation poisoning, OnBuy’s mobile phone department conducted a survey to find out the mobile phone myths Brits believe the most and asked us to share it. 

When it comes to mobile phone batteries, OnBuy found the number one thing Brits believe is: apps running in the background use up battery. In fact, 87% of those surveyed believe this is true.

While this is more common sense than myth, it’s worth remembering modern smartphones are designed to optimise foreground “tasks” while others harmlessly float in the background.

Another common belief is overcharging a phone damages the battery (39%) or charging your phone overnight is bad for it (34%).

However, contrary to popular belief, modern smartphones contain chips to prevent charge overload. If your phone uses a lithium-ion battery, the current stops once its fully charged.

Urban Myths

Worryingly, Brits admit they have heard the following urban myths – but are yet to put them to the test!
You can cook an egg by placing it between two mobile phones – 6%

Never use a mobile when there’s a lightning storm – 19%

You can charge an iPhone in 20 seconds using a microwave oven – 25%

Myths included in OnBuy.com’s survey can be seen below OR see the full blog post HERE

 

  • Apps running in the background use up battery 87%
  • A screen protector will stop your phone getting scratched 77%
  • Taking out your SIM card keeps you from being tracked 75%
  • More megapixels = better camera 66%
  • You can dry a wet phone in a bag of rice 66%
  • Phones interfere with hospitals and planes 43%
  • Overcharging a phone damages the battery 39%
  • Charging your phone overnight is bad for it 34%
  • You shouldn’t keep your phone in the same pocket as a credit card 31%
  • Having a phone near your private parts can reduce sperm count / fertility 31%
  • Incognito mode protects your privacy 30%
  • Smartphones give off dangerous radiation 29%
  • Mobile phone use near a petrol pump can cause an explosion 26%
  • You shouldn’t use your phone while it’s charging 24%
  • A bigger battery means longer battery life 21%
  • You should drain your battery completely before charging 18%
  • Free Wi-Fi is safe to use 5%

Methodology

To achieve the results OnBuy.com sent out a survey to 3,446 British people. 50% of respondents that took part are male, 45% are female and 5% identify as “other.”

Best App Development Platforms to Use in 2020 #Apps #Devs

Over the last decade, apps have become inevitable parts of businesses. More and more companies apply Mobile Device Management and Bring-Your-Own-Device policies, which lead to a productivity boost. No matter what type of enterprise you run, you may need an app for internal or external communication too. 

 

The market is full of companies that can code apps for iOS and Android. However, they are all quite expensive. Freepps.top experts selected 5 most useful services that will help you create high-quality native and hybrid apps for your business in 2020 with minimal investments. 

 

  1. Zoho Creator

Zoho Creator is focused on producing apps for sales, order, and event management tasks. Besides, it offers robust solutions for logistics and various types of tracking. Although Zoho Creator was originally made for developing apps for internal corporate needs, you can adjust it for customer services too. A wide range of integrations includes Quickbooks for accounting, PayPal for secure transactions, customer services by Twilio, proprietary Zoho apps, and more. The standard plan lets you create and maintain 3 applications for $10 monthly fee. It includes 24/5 live support, 50 templates, AI modules, and layouts for mobile, desktop, and tablets. 

 

  1. Verivio Akula

Although Verivio Akula provides nearly the same set of features as Zoho Creator, it’s based on different production logic. The service is focused on fast app launching and provides full assistance at all development stages. The average project accomplishment period on the platform is 7 days. The process is split into sections, such as installation, testing, integration, custom configuration, and training on demand. Verivio Akula is a perfect solution for any business when time is pressing on. 

 

  1. AppSheet

AppSheet is a more niche solution focused on processing spreadsheets. It provides a bank of templates and an option to integrate Google Sheets, SalesForce, Microsoft Excel, Google Forms, WPS Office, etc. You can combine these modules with cloud storage, SQL Server or mySQL, GPS tracking, camera scanners, notifications, and a lot more. The entire development process in AppSheet is free. However, once you finish, every active user will cost your company $5 per month. 

 

  1. Appian

Appian offers a rich low-code development kit for internal corporate needs. It lets you combine complicated features in order to make them simple to use. Appian apps support multi-source data processing and AI assistance, which makes it a perfect platform for the automation of internal processes. When the app is ready, you can export it as a web app or a native app for iOS and Android.

 

  1. Appy Pie 

Appy Pie is a zero-coding app builder that allows you to select a design template and personalize it in several simple steps. The bank of modules includes chatbots, AI, AR, VR, and a wide range of integrative services. With a standard $18-plan, you can develop an app and publish it on Google Play. To cover iOS users and get premium features, you’ll need a $60 plan. 

 

Simplify! 

The main purpose of each platform on this list by Freepps.top is to simplify app development. Choose the one that meets your business requirements the most, and you will save hundreds of dollars on coders and beta testing. All apps on the market have common features that are available as templates in these services. 

 

Author’s Bio

Daniel Wilson

Daniel is an economics graduate and a huge enthusiast of mobile app development. His passion for mobile technology and years of web design experience led him to create his own website. Now he’s a chief editor at Freepps.top, where his team publishes expert reviews of mobile apps.

DHL and Viber SMS scams to watch out for here is all the details.@Viber @DHLExpressIre #DHL #Viber #Scams

Waking up to a scam is nothing new these days however getting up this morning I had several messages from followers regarding a Viber scam then yet I go the message myself and also a DHL scam which is something to take more interest in as it leads you to a website imitating DHL to give a payment of sorts.

The DHL one begins with an sms looking for a small fee to get your item delivered. DHL will not ask you for this information and if there is any issues with a package they will call you,they have a system in place anyway for dealing with transactions. This site is only trying to get steal your information which looks legit and some might be caught out here given the small amount they seek

The Viber group message going around is to join a group but leads you to a sex site but you are offered the chance to block or open the link so use your head and just block it and pass it on also if you have any of your kids on the app I would advise you to check their phone or block the number in question.

Wearables Pivot to Healthcare, Printed Electronics Wins. #Health #Wearables #IDTechEx

One of the fastest growing segments within the $64 Bn wearable technology industry will be medical wearables, which will grow to $19.7 Billion in 2024, according to IDTechEx Research.

Healthcare Sensor Innovations 2020, hosted in San Jose on March 17-18, identifies and assesses the opportunities for printed and flexible electronics in healthcare as the technology enables a new wave of medical wearable devices.

Presenting on healthcare sensor innovations, IDTechEx, hosts of the event, are delighted to announce the keynote presentations will be from Medtronic, GE Research, Starkey Hearing Technologies, Google and Maxim Integrated.

 

The event explores how new form factors of electronics have unleashed medical device companies from mostly rigid electronics to be able to offer more comfortable flexible and even stretchable wearable sensor platforms, such as electronic skin patches that can provide continuous monitoring. By enabling this capability, printed electronics wins. The opportunity for electronic skin patches, including case studies and results from medical and commercial activities, will be covered by presentations from NextFlex, Lief Therapeutics, Berkeley Sensor & Actuator Center and Blue Spark Technologies.

The event features presentations and exhibits from organizations leveraging advanced materials – printed or otherwise – which are being used to create new capabilities of biosensors to enable point of care sensors.

 

Organizations presenting on new sensors designed for healthcare include Parker Hannifin, Hexoskin, Imec, Melexis, Hitronics, Reveal Biosensors and many others.

 

“Printed electronics is demonstrating its broad applicability in healthcare,” states Raghu Das, CEO of IDTechEx. “From being used to create flexible and stretchable electrodes, to creating flexible batteries and a broad range of bio sensors, healthcare sensors present a high growth opportunity for printed electronics with sustainable margins.”

 

Healthcare Sensor Innovations 2020 is strategically held in San Jose, California, because healthcare organizations have been establishing a presence in silicon valley as the two worlds of life sciences and electronics intersect, creating solutions to solve huge challenges and create opportunities in point-of-care sensors and continuous monitoring.

 

From medical device companies and pharmaceuticals to sensor and electronics companies: meet the leaders in the world of sensor innovations for healthcare. Learn more at www.HealthcareSensorInnovations.com/USA.

One in four don’t lock their door, Somfy survey reveals. #Somfy #Security #SmartHome

Smart Home specialist Somfy has revealed that some of the most basic security measures are not being met by UK residents, leaving their homes extremely vulnerable to opportunist burglars.

The research – carried out among 2,008 UK adults through a Censuswide survey* – revealed that, on average, 1 in 4 never lock their front door when they go out, despite nearly 1 in 5 (17%) having experienced a burglary, and 1 in 3 of those having been burgled more than once. Alarmingly, 4% of people never lock anything when they go out.

The survey also revealed the most security-conscious regions, the UK’s riskiest and safest areas as perceived by residents, as well as how neighbours would react if they witnessed a burglary. Highlights include:

  • Londoners are the least security-conscious with home security – An overwhelming 33% never lock their front door when they go out and 48% never lock their back door, despite it being the riskiest region for burglaries – double the UK average.  The South West is the most responsible region with (83%) locking their front doors when leaving the house.
  • Glasgow had the highest rate of have-a-go heroes with 23% saying they would confront a burglar if they saw a neighbour’s house being burgled – On average, 17% of those across the UK would confront a burglar at a neighbour’s house, with one citing they would ‘use a baseball bat’ to intimidate the intruder, exposing themselves to danger as well as potential legal issues.

 

  • The majority (83%) would call the police if they witnessed a neighbourhood burglary – However, some 3% would do absolutely nothing if they witnessed a burglary in a nearby house, with one even stating, “it would depend on which neighbour’s house it was,” as to whether they would help.

 

  • The South West has the most proactive neighbours – Only 1% of residents wouldn’t take any form of action when witnessing a break-in. The North East had the highest percentage of neighbours who would turn a blind eye, with 6% saying they wouldn’t do anything.

 

  • Only 60% of those living in Greater London feel safe, followed closely by those living in the City of London with 63% – The North West was also cited as an area where some residents felt vulnerable, with only 58% of Liverpudlians saying they felt safe, as well as only 64% of Mancunians. The North East closely followed with only 2 in 3 feeling safe (68%).

 

  • The South West and Scotland are considered the safest area to live by locals, with the majority (80%) feeling totally safe in their neighbourhood – Bristol (79%) and Plymouth (84%) rank amongst the top three safest cities, but Edinburgh was crowned as the safest city overall, with an overwhelming 88% agreeing that they feel safe and secure where they live.

Commenting on the findings, Steven Montgomery, Managing Director of Somfy UK and Ireland, said: “We were extremely surprised that people aren’t being more vigilant when it comes to home security, especially given some have had first-hand experience of burglaries.  We were also shocked that there wasn’t a correlation between the areas perceived unsafe and the efforts people made with security – if you don’t feel safe, you should at the very least lock your doors.”

Of those surveyed, 58% of UK residents have adopted Smart Home products, with the most common being outdoor lighting (40%), followed by Smart cameras (25%), Smart alarms (19%) and finally, Smart locks (15%). More than half (53%) of those using Smart Home security products said they feel safer as a direct result.

Steven added: “It was also interesting that nearly half of UK residents don’t have any form of Smart Home security. The biggest advantage of including smart home devices and security features is that they can prevent break-ins from occurring altogether. Burglars generally look for easy targets and unprotected homes. If they sense that you have a modern security system, most burglars won’t even bother targeting your property.”

When asked what people perceived as the best Smart Home security products on the market, external security cameras came out on top with 30%, followed by Smart alarms (20%), Smart locks (10%) and finally, internal security cameras and Smart lighting both at 9%.

*The research was conducted by Censuswide, with 2,008 respondents aged 16+ in GB between 13.12.19 – 17.12.19. The survey was conducted from a random sample of UK adults. Censuswide abide by and employ members of the Market Research Society which is based on the ESOMAR principles. 

Global Production of Electric Light Commercial Vehicles to Exceed 2.4 Million Units Annually by 2030 Forecasts IDTechEx

The light commercial vehicle market is at the dawn of a revolution; the future is electric. The main discourse around on-road vehicle electrification has been primarily focused on environmental concerns about the automotive sector’s contribution to climate change and the damaging effect on human health of exhaust pollutants. For businesses keen to address the environmental impact of their vehicle fleets a degree of altruism has always been required. In the electric light commercial vehicle market, this is about to change. In the near future, the main motivation for businesses to transition to eLCV will not be environmental but economic.

 

To help companies plan for the changes in this market, the newly launched IDTechEx report “Electric Vans 2020-2030” provides a detailed ten-year outlook for the uptake of electric light commercial vehicles across key regions; China, Europe, North America and the rest of the world, outlining eLCV production, penetration, market revenue and battery requirement. This report will be of value to companies across the automotive industry including OEMs, battery manufacturers, electric drivetrain parts and systems suppliers, materials and research organisations, charging infrastructure developers, government agencies and companies with significant LCV fleets.

 

Left: Forecast eLCV share of total global LCV market revenue Source: IDTechEx “Electric Vans 2020-2030” Right: The first versions of Arrival’s Electric van. Source: Arrival

 

The light commercial vehicle market is uniquely positioned to rapidly transition to electric vehicles. LCV operators primarily base their purchase decisions on total cost of ownership calculations, and whilst the upfront cost of electric LCVs is currently greater than for a equivalent diesel model, the significant operational cost saving from using electricity as a fuel, in replacement of diesel, is increasingly being shown to offset the initial price difference.

 

Over the next decade, as battery pack prices decrease, electric drivetrain efficiencies improve and significant economy of scale savings are realised on the cost of electric components and vehicle manufacturing, it will become a competitive advantage for companies to operate electric vans as they will offer the lowest cost solution. The addition of road charges for diesel vehicles in low emission zones within urban centres will swing the TCO balance heavily in favour of electric LCV.

 

IDTechEx believe the next few years will see companies conducting large scale pilot projects to establish that eLCVs meet their operational range, load capacity, payload and reliability requirements. Once demonstrable evidence is there that eLCVs can meet the operational requirements without increased cost, then the widespread replacement of ageing diesel LCVs with eLCV will begin in earnest. For more information please visit www.IDTechEx.com/eVans.

 

To find out more about Electric Vehicle research available from IDTechEx visit www.IDTechEx.com/research/EV or to connect with others on this topic, IDTechEx is hosting: Electric Vehicle Materials, 13 – 14 May 2020, Estrel Convention Center, Berlin, Germany www.ElectricVehiclesEurope.Tech.

Review – Poetic Cases round up for the iPhone 11 #PoeticCases #iPhone11 #Tech

Poetic cases are a know brand when it comes to phone protection and more and they have a huge range of of products to pick from and they also come in a wide array of colours which is nice from a choice perspective. Poetic cover all major brands when it comes to protection for your smartphone tablet and now Apple watch, Yes protection for the Apple watch is a thing folks…

Poetic has sent us their top three cases for the iPhone 11 which offer ultimate protection for the device which has a nasty price to replace either front or rear, Two of these cases have a screen protector built in too for maximum protection and these work fine though some might feel this extra layer will effect the touch performance which it does not as you will see in the video below/

The AFFINITY CASE offers all the protection you need with the following included.

  • MILITARY GRADE DROP TESTED [MIL-STD 810G – 516.6] Apple IPHONE 11 Rugged Lightweight Clear Bumper – Protects your Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max from all angles. Shockproof/Drop-proof/Impact resistant/Scratch-proof.
  • SAFE SCREEN PROTECTION – Extra raised lips and corners of the front hard frame provide super protection from drops, keep your screen safe.
  • HONEYCOMB PATTERN FROST BACK DESIGN – The raised ridges include a frost matte finished against any scratch, concave area has honeycomb pattern crystal clear to show off your device.
  • IMPACT RESISTANT BUMPER WITH INNER BUFFER ZONE – Inner Buffer Zone is designed for tough shock absorption and aids against accidental drops, bumps, and scratches for improved protection

The REVOLUTION CASE is a two part case with screen protection included and not only that you get a kickstand built in which does not require you to remove your device to consume media with it placed on its side. Again all the features are there.

  • MILITARY GRADE DROP TESTED [MIL-STD 810G – 516.6] APPLE iPhone 11 RUGGED CASE – Protects your Apple iPhone 11 from all angles. Shockproof/Drop-proof/Import resistant/Scratch-proof.
  • SAFE SCREEN PROTECTION – Extra raised lips and corners of the front hard frame provide super protection from drops, keep your screen safe.
  • HEAVY DUTY SHOCK-PROOF MATERIAL – Composed of premium polycarbonate and shock absorbing TPU bumper for drop protection.
  • BUILT-IN-SCREEN PROTECTOR – Front polycarbonate casing with a 3D Curved built-in screen protector adds a layer of protection without affecting screen responsiveness.

And finally the GUARDIAN CASE is again a two part case again offering the protection you need with everything covered..   Check out the video below for a more detailed look at the cases and check out POETIC CASES for their full range of products at a great price.