Tag: #travel

Review – STM Goods Myth 18L backpack. #TechBag #Travel #Tech

Travelling and a tech fan well this bag might just be the one to look at, I have been using bags from this company for some years now and they fit my daily usage perfectly. Optimal comfort is a key feature here with how this bag is designed and that it is with the arched back lined with good padding yet your cargo remains protected inside by way of slingtech which keeps the cargo off the ground no matter where and of course the extra padding and gapless corners so in essence the bags could be dropped and all remains fine.

There is no shortage of storage compartments here either and you get a sunglasses storage area lined to protect them so for carrying phones,tablets headphones,earbuds battery power banks you have a spot for them all including your laptop which would most likely be one of the most expensive items in your back all is in safe hands here and to top it off you have a cable ready system to connect items to powerbanks and still have easy fast access to the device charging.

Weight distribution is another factor worth noting ,there is a luggage pass-through built into the bag which will make it real secure and is integrated with the lumbar support of the back panel.

Features

  • AirPod pocket offers quick, easy access to your wireless headphones
  • Dedicated place to keep ear buds safely stowed, corralled, and untangled
  • TPU coated webbing handles with rivets ensures durability
  • Water repellent C6DWR coating applied to fabric
  • Air channel back panel system promotes air flow, keeps you cool and comfortable
  • Reverse coil zippers protect teeth, keep moisture and grunge out
  • Internal fleece lined sunglasses pocket

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@BlinkParametric announced among @LloydsofLondon Cohort 5 selection #insurtech #BlinkParametric #Tech

Blink earned its place as 1 of just 10 InsurTechs selected following a competitive ‘virtual pitch’ process that had 140 of the world’s insurance industry  trailblazers vying for a place on the prestigious Lloyd’s Lab innovation accelerator programme.

Lloyd’s, the world’s leading specialist insurance and reinsurance market announced Blink’s selection to join its fifth cohort which will be focussed on 3 themes including data & models, new insurance products & markets and response to COVID-19.  The 10-week programme will commence on 7th September. The 10 successful companies can be viewed here.

Speaking of today’s announcement, Blink’s co-founder and CEO Paul Prendergast said: “This has already been a tremendous experience for us and we’re just getting started. The pitch process allowed us to really refine our platform’s potential with an exciting range of commercial solutions and Lloyd’s Lab is going to work with us to accelerate the development and realisation phases by providing us not only with Lloyd’s market access, but with rich historical data, analysis, modelling and testing forums. Our parametric platform’s effectiveness in supporting increasingly Covid-19 prone, high frequency, low severity claims environments was a major success factor in this process so we’re ready to showcase its full potential with this golden opportunity. We also get to collaborate with some of the world’s best minds in insurance innovation, so we are hugely honoured and thrilled to have been selected.”


PICTURE Darragh Kane

 

Blink, founded in 2016 and bought by AIM listed CPP Group just 6 months after it was set up is now a world leader in parametric insurance product innovation, transforming its clients’ complex offerings into superior service experiences with simple, intuitive, online products. It was recognised in 2019 as one of the world’s fastest growing Travel Insurance InsurTechs making it onto The INSURTECH100 –  an annual list of the world’s most innovative company in the InsurTech ecosystem solving significant industry problems, generating cost saving or efficiency improvements within insurance. The company partners globally with insurance and financial services companies, driving innovation in Asia, Europe and North America.

Trevor Maynard, Head of Innovation at Lloyd’s, said: “This cohort of InsurTechs will play an important role in our response to the COVID-19 pandemic and to help us develop the new models and insurance products of the future. We will undoubtedly need new products and services for insurers to deliver confidence and security against future waves of this pandemic and other systemic risks of the scale we have seen in 2020. I’m thrilled to have the best InsurTech’s across the globe join the Lloyd’s Lab and look forward to seeing the progress they make. Lloyd’s has thrived on its purpose of sharing risk and its as important now as it has ever been to combine minds and build a braver world.”

Review – The Zendure Passport II Pro: The Powerful 61W Adapter for Home & Travel. #Tech #Travel

The Zendure Passport 11 pro is classed as a travel adapter with power to connect 5 devices at a time, 3 traditional USB A ports, 1 USB C port and a side USB C for charging e.g. 13” MacBook Pro and an AC Outlet which can take a variety of plugs. The adapter has no loose parts ( which is great to prevent losing over time )
The design allows the pins to be lengthened as required to the local country use which has a protective Press and Slide”button to ensure non-slippage. The Passport 11 pro has no internal battery ensuring this can be carried on as hand luggage on a plane if required.
The types of plug used are listed on the plugs e.g. the USA . Australia etc.

Power rating: of 61 Watts is impressive
Note: The travel charger doesn’t convert AC voltage. Typically electric shavers, electric toothbrushes are multi-voltage but Techbuzz would recommend checking in advance if the local voltage matches your electrical item. ( Phones, tablets etc are generally ok )

Intelligent Safety Measures
The Passport II Pro adopts a child-proof shield to ensure the AC outlet is only used for plugs to prevent young children from getting hurt.

Overall:
The manufactures quote works in over 200 countries, but as with many travel charges accessories get lost due to the design of various add on, the Zendure Passport 11 plus does not suffer from this problem not having any removable parts. While listed as a Travel charger Zendure are missing out on a key use, using at home/office as the abundance of connections is great for a family or those with multiple devices. The option to have various products connected without the loss of a pass-through plug is great.
The 61 Watts is impressive but I would not recommend using a piece of traditional electrical equipment as the Passport 11 plus has a rating of 220 V @ 2500W, while some Electrical kettle has a higher power draw. A quick check on the product would advise. In the event you ignore the manufactures power rating this comes with an Auto-Resetting Fuse which will ensure not to destroy the adapter.
A gem of a tech gear product, highly recommended. Note: Passport II Pro was launched on Kickstarter ON June 29th

Power 6 Devices Simultaneously
5 USB ports (2 USB-C & 3 USB-A) + 1 AC outlet, power six devices at once. Compatible with laptops, smartphones, tablets, Nintendo Switch and other devices.

Worry-Free to Travel Over 200 Countries
Passport II combines US, UK, EU, AU plugs in one design. You can use it in over 200 countries and regions.

10A Auto-Resetting Fuse for High Power Devices
2500W Max, 10A current AC output under the protection of auto-resetting fuse, worry-free to use high power devices. Utilizing aerospace technology, the auto-resetting fuse (patent pending) allows Passport II to recover from overloads without service or replacement up to 10,000 times.

Smaller, Even More Powerful
Passport II adopts GaN technology, providing 61W Power Delivery in smaller size & cooler operation temperature & higher efficiency.

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Review – The Cypress 15.6” Convertible Backpack with EcoSmart. #Tech #Travel #Targus

At CES 2020 Targus announced a new line up of bags for the tech enthusiast or for those who travel and these are bags you should check out if you need something robust and that looks good. This time however they are Sustainable bags made with recycled bottles which is good for the environment and a move many companies are now adopting to help with climate change and so on and of course it is a good move and nobody can complain about that.

Do you suffer with quality though?? Not at all the bags are still as tough as before and look good and have a nice feel to them two as my last bag still goes strong I expect this one to be no different here. This bags is part of the Cypress collection and is a convertible which makes the bag more useful in my eyes compared to the backpack we recently done and yet still looking good. You can wear this on your back,carry it like a briefcase or sling it on your shoulder which is great.

Built to fit 15.6” laptops, this eco-friendly bag’s unique design lets you carry it as either a backpack or briefcase, with shoulder straps that can tuck away when not in use. Other features include a dedicated padded compartment to cradle your laptop, two main compartments with pockets to organise your files and everyday essentials, ergonomic shoulder straps to make your commute more comfortable, and a trolley strap to attach the convertible backpack to rolling luggage.

The bag is designed for all type of people be it one who travels to the office,work,events and more with straps that can be put away and a passthrough on the rear, inside we have padded protection and several pockets to store cables,phones,tablets chargers and more so all in all it serves many people regardless and is one to look at, The price here too is fair running you around €70 at the time of writing this, You might see alternatives out there half the price but you get less quality and function and I find with the likes of those the straps break too quick,the zippers break and in general a cheap built,this is not the case here with bags from Targus.

FEATURES
  • Made from 24 recycled plastic water bottles
  • Converts from backpack to briefcase
  • Shoulder straps can be tucked away when not in use
  • Top and side comfort carry handles
  • Dedicated padded laptop compartment
  • Two main compartments for files and gear, with pockets for smaller accessories
  • Front, quick-stash pocket
  • Ergonomic shoulder straps and padded back panel for comfortable carrying
  • Luggage pass-through trolley strap

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Blink launches Blink Luggage parametric insurance solution. #Insurtech #Travel #BlinkLuggage

An Irish Insurtech looks to the horizon as it launches Blink Luggage, building the next generation of Travel Insurance services in a changed world. The launch comes as Blink works with its Travel Insurance partners on developing post-COVID-19 Travel Insurance solutions.

Speaking of the launch, Paul Prendergast, CEO of Blink, “Although Travel is very tough right now and everyone is dealing with personal and business difficulties, we are bullish and continue to invest to allow our partners to innovate at speed.”

Blink Luggage:

–          offers travellers an immediate pay-out if luggage is delayed and offers service options ranging from lounge access to care benefits based on the travellers outbound/inbound transit status,

–          after 4 days, if it is officially confirmed that luggage is deemed lost, travellers receive an additional immediate pay-out.

Blink Luggage cover does not impact on any separate valid claims on any Airline Luggage Policy.

Mr. Prendergast explained,

“With the COVID-19 pandemic triggering a massive influx of claims across the Travel sector worldwide, we face a major turning point opportunity for the travel insurance industry. Claims processing delays and system inertia are the ultimate proof that a major shift in how claims are paid is now critically important for the long-term future of the sector. We are working with our partners to deliver parametric solutions to address these challenges efficiently as Blink can process more than 60,000 claims per hour and today’s consumers demand and expect immediate remedy which we can deliver”.