Packing a superior curved display and a long-lasting battery in a compact design, the HONOR X9a 5G delivers incredible visuals all-day long
Manila, Philippines, January 19, 2023 – HONOR, the leading global provider of smart devices, officially announced today the launch of the first-ever premium budget phone, the HONOR X9a 5G.
The latest addition to the HONOR X Series delivers best-in-class visuals and performance with a 120Hz all-round Premium OLED Curved Display, high-capacity durable battery and the Qualcomm® Snapdragon® 695 5G Mobile Platform, all engineered to fit in a pocket-sized body.
Available at an affordable price, the HONOR X9a 5G is set to make technology more accessible with reliable manufacturing to users around the world. The HONOR X9a 5G finally arrives in the Philippines at Php 16,990.
“We are committed to delivering a best-in-class experience for our global customers through continuous technological innovation”, said Stephen Cheng, Vice President for Marketing. “Packed with substantial upgrades, the HONOR X9a 5G offers our latest smartphone solutions including an exceptional display and compelling design features without the premium price tag, setting a new standard for the industry’s affordable category.”
An All-round Display for a Remarkable Viewing Experience
The HONOR X9a 5G’s 6.67-inch OLED Curved Display supports a resolution of 2400×1080 pixels and displays up to 1.07 billion colors to reproduce images with incredible levels of detail and vibrancy. Coupled with ultra-slim bezels which lead to a remarkable 93% screen-to-body ratio and the durable Curved Tempered Glass, the class-leading display on the HONOR X9a 5G offers an immersive viewing experience, whether in entertainment, work or study scenarios.
In games where quick reflexes are required, users will appreciate the responsiveness of the HONOR X9a 5G’s display, which supports up to a 120Hz refresh rate and a 300Hz touch sampling rate, allowing the device to almost instantly register and react to user inputs. Holding the device with one hand, the HONOR X9a 5G offers an innovative mistouch prevention enabled by AI technology to prevent unnecessary hassle caused by accidental inputs.
Certified by TÜV Rheinland for low blue light emissions, the HONOR X9a 5G is easy on the eyes, and features industry leading 1920Hz PWM Dimming technology to reduce screen flickering, further alleviating eye fatigue stemming from prolonged use.
Exceptionally Slim Design and a Long-lasting Battery in One Device
In line with the X Series’ mission to improve accessibility of HONOR’s technology, the HONOR X9a 5G also inherits the design as the iconic flagship Magic Series camera lock-up, featuring a circular Matrix Star Ring at the back which captivates the viewers as it captures them. Arranged along the Matrix Star Ring, the powerful Triple Camera system – comprising a 64MP Ultra-clear Main Camera, a 5MP Wide Angle Camera and a 2MP Macro Camera – allows users to capture their daily lives in photos and videos that can be shared with friends and family at the touch of a button.
Despite being just 7.9mm thin and 175gin weight, the HONOR X9a 5G features an ultra-large 5100mAh battery to support up to 29 hours of YouTube Music listening, 24 hours of YouTube streaming, 19 hours of TikTok browsing, up to 21 hours of social media exploring or 11 hours of gaming on a single charge, perfect for users who prefer to remain active throughout the day without having to worry about running out of power. With just 30 minutes of charging, the HONOR X9a 5G delivers 12.5 hours of video streaming, sparing users the worry over low battery.
Smooth Mobile Experience with HONOR RAM Turbo
Featuring the latest Qualcomm® Snapdragon® 695 5G Mobile Platform, the HONOR X9a 5G delivers robust performance across productivity and entertainment apps. The user experience is further enhanced by HONOR RAM Turbo, which enables the smartphone to use a section of the storage as RAM to keep more apps active for more efficient multitasking.
Running the Android 12-based Magic UI 6.1 operating system, the HONOR X9a 5G comes with an Anti-aging Engine that minimizes performance degradation over time to ensure a consistent, smart user experience. Featuring HONOR Share and Multi-screen Collaboration, the HONOR X9a 5G enables speedy file transfers and efficient multi-tasking across HONOR devices including smartphones, laptops and tablets, bringing users unparalleled productivity.
Pricing and Availability
Designed for a style conscious audience, the HONOR X9a 5G is available in two stunning colors: Titanium Silver and Emerald Green. Starting from January 20 to February 3, the HONOR X9a 5G will be available to purchase via all HONOR kiosks and partner online stores – Lazada, Shopee, Tiktok Shop, and Home Credit.
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HONOR fans can finally avail the HONOR X9a 5G via Home Credit, for as low as Php 661 per month with insurance, Php 765 without insurance, and on a 0% interest installment payment.
HONOR X9a 5G is priced at Php 16,990 with FREE HONOR Earbuds X3 Lite worth Php 3,999.
Congress has rejected the US Army’s request for funding to purchase more combat goggles from Microsoft, according to a report. The Army’s ask of $400 million to buy about 6,900 goggles, which are based on Microsoft’s HoloLens Headset, was nixed because field tests showed the headsets caused “mission-affecting physical impairments,” like headaches and nausea, Bloomberg reported Thursday.
Lawmakers did approve $40 million in funding to develop a new goggles model, Army spokesman David Patterson told the news outlet in an email.
In December, the Army awarded a “task order” to Microsoft to develop a new variant of combat goggles, called version 1.2. The money for the order came from funding acquired in 2021. The Army wrote that the new variant will address “physiological” issues identified during testing. Field testing for version 1.2 of the goggles is supposed to begin in September.
Microsoft said it’s focused on improving the technology.
The company “is committed to working with the Army to further develop [Integrated Visual Augmentation System] technology,” a Microsoft spokesperson said in an email to CNET. “The regular cadence of building and testing IVAS … will help us refine and improve the technology to ensure it brings unparalleled protection and capabilities to America’s Soldiers.”
As a casual musician, I like to record original music in my own little home office/studio for my own personal use, and I enjoy experimenting with different ways to create interesting, sometimes unconventional musical compositions. Artiphon’s Orba 2 makes it easy to do exactly that. I’ve had a lot of fun with the tiny synth, and I can envision tons of ways I’ll be able to incorporate it into my studio, because it’s not just a gimmick.
I spoke to Mike Butera, a musician who holds a Ph.D in Sound Studies, and the founder and CEO of Artiphon, a Nashville-based company that designs smart digital instruments. These are “multisensory instruments anyone can play,” according to the company’s website. Butera tells me he wants to make digital music more embodied and tactile, and more accessible to everyday consumers.
The Orba 2 is one of these multisensory instruments: An ergonomically shaped synthesizer you can hold in the palm of your hand. Artiphon sent me an Orba 2, and when I picked it up and started playing around with it for the first time, I couldn’t put it down for hours. I started out by pairing the device with the Orba 2 app on my phone and experimenting with all the instruments and sounds preloaded into the app. Pretty soon I had a sweet-sounding loop arranged with a droning bass and some killer ambient leads over a simple 4/4 rock beat.
The Orba 2 costs $150 and is available to purchase online directly from Artiphon, through Reverb or at retailers like Guitar Center and Sam Ash. It’s easy to pick up and play right out of the box and requires no musical knowledge to start making some really cool-sounding music. This unassuming little instrument is astonishingly versatile and so simple to use, it can make a musician out of anyone — and can make for a unique little gift.
The Orba 2 is the successor to Artiphon’s original Orba device, which launched in 2019. It’s a compact synth, looper and MIDI controller that’s about the size and shape of your average orange, cut in half. The Orba 2 has essentially the same design and interface as the original — with eight multifunctional pads radiating across the top of the device — but with enhanced functionality throughout.
Perhaps the most notable enhancement with the Orba 2 is that you can record literally any sound in the world onto the app and play it on the device. Strum a chord on your guitar, hum a tune, record the sound of a train whistle, snap your fingers — heck, you can dive into the ocean and record whale sounds to sample on your Orba 2. (But if that’s something you’re actually going to do, please just make sure you use a recording device that’s waterproof).
The Orba 2 also adds an “automatic quantize” function which helps automatically line up your musical creation with the beat when looping music. Automatic quantize is a lifesaver if you don’t have perfect rhythm because you don’t have to worry about being precisely in time — the software takes care of that for you.
It also gives you drastically more looping time than its predecessor. The original Orba only allowed for eight-bar loops (up to 30 seconds of looping), whereas the Orba 2 ups that limit to 128 bars, or up to five minutes of looping time. That gives you plenty of time to create and loop an elaborate, comprehensive musical composition consisting of drums, bass, chords (rhythm) and lead.
The device includes a standard 1/8-inch headphone stereo jack and a USB-C port for charging and connecting to your computer or other device (but you can also connect via Bluetooth). It’s equipped with a 3-watt speaker on the bottom, which is adequate if you’re just casually playing around with it in your living room, but you’ll want to plug your headphones into it to get the full effect.
The Orba 2 is compatible with iOS 11 and later, Android 9 and later, MacOS 10.12 and later, and Microsoft 10 (64-bit) and later.
What can you do with the Orba 2?
For such a simple-looking device, the Orba 2 delivers quite a bit more than what you may expect, with certain limitations.
It’s perhaps best used as a musical sketchpad to help you develop and save your musical ideas. That’s where the Orba 2’s portability and expanded looping functionality really come in handy. You can save your looped songs using the accompanying app and build on them later or just play them back. And it’s small enough that you can have it on your desk or easily tuck it away in your jacket pocket and play it on the bus or in the park — whenever and wherever inspiration hits.
Orba 2’s more than 100 presets run the gamut of musical styles, including anything from traditional synths, bass guitars, piano, violins and acoustic drums to video game sounds, beatboxing, hand drums, vinyl scratches and meditative, ambient sounds. Some presets across modes share the same in-app artwork, meaning that they sound good when played together. One of my favorite presets across modes is called 1981, which can deliver some really nice Stranger Things vibes. Another preset I like is called Ambeeant, which is perfect if you want to create a composition that’s supremely chilled-out and relaxing — like a smooth late-night groove, or something you’d expect to hear in a dimly lit shisha lounge.
Orba 2 chord presets.
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You can even create your own presets by recording a sound or developing an instrument from scratch using the separate OrbaSynth app, which you can download from Artiphon. Recording a sound is easy using the mobile or desktop apps, but exporting the sound to use on your Orba 2 requires you to connect the Orba to your phone or computer with a USB cable — which isn’t a particularly convenient solution if you’re out and about and want to record something and immediately play it on the Orba. However, you can save your recordings to export later if you record a sound on your phone and you don’t have your Orba or a cable with you.
One of the things I like the most about the Orba 2 is its responsive gesture controls. The pads on top are touch-sensitive and respond nicely to how hard you tap them. You can also hold your finger on a pad to let a note or crash cymbal to ring out, for example. Or radiate your finger inward or outward to add a bit of vibrato or control things like pitch or volume. Other gestures include spin, bump, move, shake and tilt — all of which can help you augment the notes you’re playing and make some really cool sounds.
I also like how Artiphon really does a good job of making the Orba 2 more accessible to nonmusicians by programming the lead presets to play the pentatonic scale. This makes it easy to create lead parts that fit melodically with your song no matter what note you hit.
“The reason we did that is so you could build up a little beat and then take a solo on top, and whatever you press, it’s going to sound good,” Adam McHeffey, Artiphon’s chief marketing officer, told me in an interview. “It’s all about immediacy and just having fun as you play. It’s not about dumbing anything down. It’s just about approachability and just really taking your mind off of it and just having fun.”
If you want to get the most out of the Orba 2, you can use it as a MIDI controller and hook it up to a digital audio workstation like GarageBand, Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Pro Tools and Cubase. I connected my Orba 2 up to GarageBand and that’s where the full potential of this little device really opened up for me in terms of the different kinds of sounds and compositions you can create. I was able to export songs from my Orba 2 into GarageBand, but only as a single track. There doesn’t seem to be a way to export individual tracks. So the best way to leverage GarageBand or any other DAW software with Orba 2 is to start from scratch and create directly within your DAW.
Fun, but not without flaws
Artiphon has a great thing going with the Orba 2, but there are a few inherent drawbacks as well as some room for improvement. For one, while changing octaves is simple and can be done on the Orba 2 itself, there are only eight keys to play with, which makes accessing a broader range of notes considerably less seamless than if you were playing a traditional synthesizer. It’s a necessary but unfortunate tradeoff for the Orba 2’s compact size.
I also found the main Orba 2 app to be rather buggy overall on both mobile and desktop. It crashed often, especially when I was saving songs and trying to load saved songs onto the Orba, which was frustrating. The apps also lost connection with my Orba at random intervals, so I found myself having to reconnect or re-pair it with my phone and MacBook more often than I would have liked. Another thing I found frustrating was that I often couldn’t adjust the volume of individual instruments in my loops, despite the app showing me the option to do so. At times I wished that I could lower the volume a bit on a booming drum beat I created to let the subtler elements of my composition shine — alas, most of the time, the volume wouldn’t budge from 78% no matter what I tried. This put a real damper on my efforts to mix my compositions into something that sounded the way I wanted them to sound. The software has a ton of potential, so hopefully these little quirks get resolved in future updates.
The app’s simple, straightforward navigation and cool visuals are satisfying, but the bugs need to be ironed out.
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The Orba 2 has added some excellent and useful features that give it a major leg up over the original Orba, but one feature I hope may be available in future firmware updates is the ability to layer multiple different presets from each individual mode on top of one another. For example, it would be helpful to be able to layer multiple different lead presets on top of one another in a single looped composition — say, if you wanted to have a lead guitar part, but also a piano lead or violin lead. That would give you the ability to add some cool dynamics to your songs. Currently, if you already have a lead part looped and you want to change the lead instrument to something else, the originally looped part will change to any other preset you select. Sure, you can work around this by running your Orba 2 through your DAW, but it would be nice to have the functionality through the app as well.
Is the Orba 2 worth it?
Overall, I think the Orba 2 is an excellent little instrument if you’re a casual musician (or even if you have no musical background at all) and just want an easy way to create cool-sounding music at any place or any time. But professional musicians will probably want something with a little more depth and range.
The Orba 2 is unique, and it’s great for experimentation with a virtually unlimited scope of sonic possibilities in the palm of your hand. It’s a worthy addition to your home studio and can help add some impressive dynamics to your music. It’s an awesome tool for coming up with new musical ideas on the fly, wherever you are. And it’s just plain fun. If any of that sounds good to you, then yes, Orba 2 is worth it and you should give it a shot.
There are many factors to consider when choosing a portable power station to suit your needs. Below are some of the most crucial differences we think you should consider.
Calculate Your Expected Usage
Choosing a portable power station that works well depends on how much power it will require. Make a list of all the equipment you intend to utilize. List all these devices together with the wattage required. After subtracting the electricity consumption from the battery’s total consumption, multiply this by your anticipated usage for a day. This is a necessary capacity for a mobile power station.
Watts needed * hours of use = total power
Of course, it can be used to reverse this equation to estimate the lifetime of a portable power station.
The Setting in Which You Plan to Use the Power Station
It’s quite an obvious point, but we must state it either way. Where and how long you will need to be dependent on your power station is one of the biggest deciding factors. Some may need less while others may need much more power.
For example, let’s say you plan to camp out in the woods behind your house for one night with the kids but want to glamp it up a bit. Well, you most likely just need a compact portable power station with enough power to run a small light, a laptop, and charge your phone. And even then, if you run out of power, you’re still only in the woods behind your home.
Things get a lot more serious when you plan a major expedition with vehicles going into the arctic or into any off-grid scenario where you plan on being without power for a prolonged period. When it comes to these extreme situations, you have to ask yourself, how will I be using the power source, and what does it have to be capable of?
Most off-grid adventures tend to use a vehicle-mounted setup, while keeping the solar panels on the roof and the generator mounted inside of the vehicle providing it with additional protection from the elements.
That said, we have seen some users simply mount a small generator on their boat and take it with them that way too. Your options are endless!
Battery Management System
It’s crucial to keep your battery-powered power unit safe. The power station should have integrated management systems to protect against excess voltage, overheating, and short circuits. Most modern power stations have this technology built-in, and you really don’t have to worry about it. But you have to be wary of third-party power sources such as topping up your batteries in a campground or trailer park, some public power sources are not as secure as they may seem, and you would hate to fry your generator.
Final Thoughts
Choosing the right portable power station is no easy task. With so many factors to consider, how are you supposed to know which solution is right for you?
Hopefully, this article has shed some light on some of the most important things to consider when deciding.
This two-in-one laptop functions as a laptop and a tablet with touch display and an accompanying stylus pen for drawing. It’s an ultradurable laptop with a 22-hour battery life. By buying Woot’s refurbished version you’re taking 58% off the retail price, as it’s retailing for $1,599 on LG’s website right now.
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission has urged consumers to stop using Future Motion’s Onewheel self-balancing electric skateboard. The commission says that riders can be ejected from the e-skateboards, resulting in death from head trauma and other injuries. At least four deaths were reported between 2019 and 2021, the CPSC wrote in a Nov. 16 statement.
Other injuries, like traumatic brain injury, concussion, paralysis, upper-body fractures, lower-body fractures and ligament damage have been reported. Future Motion refused to agree to “an acceptable recall” of its Onewheel products, the CPSC said. They include the Onewheel, Onewheel Plus, Onewheel Plus XR, Onewheel Pint, Onewheel Pint X and Onewheel GT.
In response to the CPSC’s warning, Future Motion said in a Nov. 16 press release that the e-skateboards are safe when the rider follows “common-sense safe riding practices that are common to any board sport.” It said in the release that it disagrees with the CPSC’s conclusions.
“Future Motion has evaluated a number of boards that the rider claims suddenly stopped, and in no case have we found any underlying technical issue with the board,” the company said. “All of these boards performed as designed and were test ridden for many miles without any performance issues.”
Onewheels function by having the rider balance on a board with a single wheel in its center. As a rider leans forward, the e-skateboard picks up speed. Some boards can go as fast as 16 to 19 miles per hour, according to Onewheel’s Frequently Asked Questions page. Consumers reported that the e-skateboard failed to balance the rider or abruptly stopped while in motion, the CPSC said.
Future Motion’s founder, Kyle Doerksen, said Thursday that there’s no technical defect in Onewheels and that there are inherent risks to other vehicles, like ATVs or mountain bikes.
Doerksen stressed the importance of wearing a helmet and other safety gear while operating a Onewheel and said that all four Onewheel fatalities involved a rider who wasn’t wearing a helmet.
Attorney Aaron Heckaman says he represents families of five people who died, along with more than 100 other riders who suffered serious injuries. He says riders were often wearing helmets.
“Future Motion is well aware that discovery in one of the cases shows that the deceased rider was wearing a helmet when his board nosedived and threw him to the pavement,” Heckaman wrote in an email to CNET. Regarding other serious injury cases, he said, “many of them were wearing helmets and or other protective gear.”
When riders try to go too quickly on the Onewheel, they get a warning that encourages them to slow down, Doerksen said. If the rider “ignores and fights against those warnings,” he said, “you can push the board too hard, at which point it may not be able to balance you anymore.”
The “Are Onewheels safe?” section of the FAQ page points to a 2018 video about the warning feature, known as Pushback. Comments beneath the video suggest that some users have been confused by the feature. Another video about the feature was posted this past weekend, on Nov. 12, but the Comments section is switched off.
Moving forward, Future Motion will work “collaboratively” with the CPSC on technical safety improvements, Doerksen said. “We’re going to be working to communicate that this product works as it’s designed and also stress the importance of riding safely and wearing appropriate safety gear,” he said.
There are countless items of tech that can make your life simpler in every way, like mobile phones. When it comes to car journeys, you need something more. Whether you are thinking about protecting yourself on the road, or you run into accidents or emergencies, you need technology that doesn’t just entertain the passengers, but makes you feel more comfortable on your journey. With this in mind, here are some of the best tech for car journeys that you can’t afford to go without.
Dash Cam
The most important tool in any vehicle is the almighty dashboard camera. The reality is that accidents are commonplace on the roads, and when you are going on a long road trip, you can find yourself in a number of predicaments where a driver is tailgating you or being aggressive on the road.
If you end up in an accident and need to pursue legal action through a car accident lawyer, a dash cam is critical because if you have done nothing wrong and you have video evidence, the case is closed. Make sure you have a dash cam for the front and the rear to cover all bases.
Vehicle Diagnostics Kit
A vehicle diagnostics kit is a great tool to identify any problems in the vehicle. If you are miles away from home and the Check Engine light starts to glow, a diagnostics kit can give you greater insight when you are on the roads by yourself. The toughest thing when we are in the middle of nowhere is that if the car breaks down and we don’t know why, we are stranded in more ways than one.
Many diagnostics kits can show you what is wrong with your car and can alert you to any serious problems. Contemporary car diagnostics kits work with computer programs that will describe the problem, the parts you may need, and possibly the costs of the repair, which can be invaluable with older vehicles. But it’s also a good thing to do before you head off on your road trip, just in case you need to take it to the mechanic. You’ll be glad you had this item before you ventured off!
Power Inverter
As far as useful gadgets are concerned, this is right up there. For people undergoing long road trips, and are stuck in the car for 12 hours, an inverter is a gadget that can help you to power up all the other ones in the car. An inverter will change the current from the battery into the alternating current that most appliances use, meaning that you can use a variety of appliances in your car, even a toaster.
While it’s far better to make your breakfast when you are parked up safely, if time is of the essence and you need to cover hundreds of miles in a short space of time, a power inverter can make a massive difference. However, you must bear in mind that the power of the battery could run out. Ensure that whenever you are parked up after using a power inverter, you run your engine periodically.
Car Cooler
If you are driving during long hot summers or dark cold winters, plug-in coolers may be exactly what the doctor ordered. There are items that are coolers and warmers that can keep items as diverse as coffee and ice cream hot or cold, depending on what you want them to do. It’s also very useful when you are going on beach trips or camping. You can power it with a cigarette lighter or with chargers, making it easy to set up whenever you are.
Item Locators
If you struggle to find anything in your car after a long journey with the kids, this is exactly what you need. If you use an item such as a Bluetooth tracker, you can attach a number of items to it and locate them easily. A lot of item locators can show you a map of where the items were when you’d left them, and it’s a great way to reclaim your phone, especially if it went down the side of the seat, or you were in a hurry to head off that you packed everything a little too hastily.
Portable DVD Player
One of the problems with long-haul road trips is that you can easily venture away from any internet signal. A portable DVD player is the best tool for the job here because it can attach to the back seat, meaning that you don’t need to hold it, and it’s the perfect opportunity to get reacquainted with your old DVD collection. If you have been glued to Netflix for many years, and have neglected your box sets at home, this is an ideal opportunity to revisit your youth or when times were simpler and you had nothing better to do than watch episode after episode of 24.
LED Road Flares
There are many essentials your emergency kit should contain if your car were to break down or have an accident, such as jump cables, but if your car breaks down on a busy highway, and you have no choice but to pull over to a narrow shoulder, this could spell danger at every angle. Road flares are essential here, but the old types burn toxic chemicals and don’t last very long, this is where the LED warning lights make a massive difference. Many LED road flares are rechargeable and will ensure help gets to you as soon as you need it.
E-Reader
Finally, for those passengers who have not had the time to curl up with a good book in forever, e-readers can give you access to hundreds of titles. While some people may not like the idea of reading while being on the move because it stimulates car sickness, you can always go for an audiobook that everybody can listen to. Whatever your taste is, there is always a good title.
When it comes to family car journeys, the right tech is invaluable, but there are many ways to make sure that you and everybody else in the car are entertained and kept safe.
SYDNEY, October 21, 2022 (Newswire.com)
– BLUETTI, a global leader in the clean energy storage industry, will debut its latest power stations, including EP600—the product of 2023—at All Energy 2022 that will take place in Melbourne, Australia, from Oct. 26 -27, 2022.
BLUETTI leverages the accumulated R&D strengths to offer a series of advanced energy storage products, including AC200MAX, AC300+B300, EB70, EB55, and solar panels. In particular, the following three latest releases highlight BLUETTI’s groundbreaking innovation in solar energy solutions.
AC500+B300S AC500 is 100% modular. Its capacity can reach 18,432Wh by connecting with six B300S expansion batteries. It can deliver a 5,000W pure sine wave output and has hit the AU market since Sept. 1. Come and get first-hand experience with the power.
EB3A This compact power station is light (4.6 kg) yet large in capacity (268Wh). It features 330W fast charging that enables an 80% charge in 40 min. Plus, it has nine ports to satisfy all your basic needs during picnics or excursions.
EP600 BLUETTI will also show its brand-new power station—EP600 with many new features, making it easier to run most home appliances. It’s expected to hit the market in 2023, which will be a milestone for the industry.
Drop by and explore more energy storage solutions Dates: Oct. 26-27, 2022 Time: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Location: Booth No. J101, Area 18 MCEC, Melbourne, Australia
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Amazon has discontinued Amazon Glow, an interactive video-chat device focused on helping kids and loved ones play together via the internet amid the pandemic.
Launched in 2021, Amazon Glow featured a video screen and projector that gave children access to a wide range of entertainment and educational content. A video screen connected the child with the remote person on the other end of the video call while projecting a gaming space onto a silicone mat both people could participate in.
But apparently, the sales didn’t meet expectations, leading the Amazon to cancel the product.
“At Amazon we think big, experiment, and invest in new ideas to delight customers,” said Amazon spokeswoman Kristy Schmidt, who confirmed the Glow’s cancellation. “We also continually evaluate the progress and potential of our products to deliver customer value, and we regularly make adjustments based on those assessments. We will be sharing updates and guidance with Glow customers soon.”
The Amazon Glow included a wide range of entertainment and educational content. Games like checkers and Go Fish were built in, as well as puzzles, thousands of books, and a free drawing app that could scan objects into the artwork and do fun things like create a jigsaw puzzle from your favorite toy by smashing it on the screen.
Amazon also partnered with studios for branded experiences from Disney, Mattel, Sesame Street and Nickelodeon. Curated video content was available, but kids could only watch videos while they’re calling an approved adult.
The device retailed for $300 but was listed Tuesday at $150 for members of Amazon’s Prime program, 55% off the list price, before being listed as unavailable.
Kovol has unveiled a 140W USB-C power adapter to meet the needs of the MacBook Pro. This laptop charger is equipped with the most recent Power Delivery 3.1 fast-charging protocol. PD 3.1 chipsets provide chargers with an even more impressive 140W charging output for the 16-inch MacBook Pro, which can be fully charged in just 1 hour and 10 minutes (MagSafe cable needed, not included).
The most significant and eye-catching change in PD 3.1 is the ability to charge at 240W. Fixed voltages of 140W, 180W, and 240W will be available. This means that more high-end devices, such as gaming laptops, will include USB-C charging ports. Previously, if you lost a laptop charger, it was difficult to replace it. This should no longer be the case.
What is the significance of the PD 3.1 protocol? Many devices require more power than the older version of the USB PD protocol (100W). While a 100-watt power supply is way more than any smartphone would need, the 100-watt limit is not enough for the latest gaming laptops, displays, docking stations, mobile workstations, and so on. USB Type-C can also be used to charge and power e-bikes, garden tools, and laser printers, but the 100-watt capability is insufficient for these applications.
However, the USB-C with 240-watt power upgrade now allows you to connect these high-power demanding devices, such as 4K monitors and LED TVs. You may also be able to return to your junk drawer and find a plethora of proprietary cables and chargers.
As previously stated, the new USB PD 3.1 protocol supports increased power levels of up to 240 watts. Aside from that, it has the following characteristics:
The new 48-volt, 36-volt, and 28-volt fixed values enable power levels of 240-watt, 180-watt, and 140-watt, respectively.
The new specification allows for variable voltage supply mode in new cables and chargers. As a result, you can enjoy intermediate voltages ranging from 15 to 48 volts.
Power will no longer be fixed for products (peripheral or host) to provide power.
The new specification also improves power management on various peripherals. It means that each device can take the power it requires.
Optional hub communication with computers enables flexible and intelligent power management at the system level.
It enables low-power devices, such as headsets, to receive the power they require.
There are a couple of other key features that Kovol is highlighting. The first is Kovol’s flagship model Sprint 140W with one USB-C port and one USB-A port. With its 140W charging capacity, this charger could charge a laptop at 120W, and a phone at 25W simultaneously. Two ports feature Q-Pulse, which monitors the power requirements of connected devices in real time and intelligently distributes power to the device with the lowest charge. If you had a laptop and a smartphone connected at the same time, and one was at 75% and the other was at 50%, the adapter would use Q-Pulse to push more power to the 50% smartphone while still charging both. When charging two devices, Kovol claims it can significantly reduce charging time.
Additionally, Kovol has long advocated for the universal adoption of the USB-C and USB-A standards. As a result, the company ensures that its chargers are compatible with the widest possible range of devices, eliminating the need for consumers to own multiple chargers and significantly reducing the amount of e-waste generated by older or proprietary device chargers.
What exactly is Gallium Nitride? Most chargers used a silicon-based conductor to charge devices in the past. This resulted in inefficiency and heat issues. GaN, announced a few years ago, provides a much better solution that uses crystals as the semiconductor. These new GaN options created a higher heat threshold, lower resistance, and faster charging speeds.
And, thanks to Gallium Nitride technology, Kovol’s chargers have become more powerful while shrinking. This company’s new GaN charger employs next-generation GaN III & SiC technology, allowing the charger to be compact while outputting enough juice to power a laptop and maintaining low surface temperature.
The $89.99 Kovol Sprint 140W is available straight from Kovol, Amazon.
MagSafe-compatible accessories include magnetically enhanced cases, phone stands and wallets, a battery set, and new 2022 Color Collection
NEW YORK, September 22, 2022 (Newswire.com)
– Tech accessories brand MOFT announces new accessories for its Snap Phone System designed to extend the functionality of the latest iPhones to expand the possibilities of the user experience.
MOFT accessories offer superior performance at an accessible price point. MagSafe-compatible, they feature unique details such as enhanced magnetic attraction, secure wallets that double as stands, and soft vegan materials with self-healing coatings. They are available in an array of colors including purple to match the new iPhones.
Snap Case ($39.99) A slim and protective case with enhanced magnetic strength enables MagSafe-compatible accessories to attach more securely. It also features shock absorption from drops, self-healing coatings to heal scratches and antimicrobial treatment. Available in Smoky Black, Cool White, and Clear.
Snap Stand Power Set ($79.98) Designed with commuters in mind for everyday carry convenience, the modular set includes the new Snap Battery Pack and the signature Snap-on Phone Stand & Wallet. The adaptive accessory set can be magnetically layered, detached, and interchanged to suit any occasion for uninterrupted flow on the go. Available in Black, Blue, Brown, and Purple. Now available for presale shipping on Sept 29.
New 2022 Color Collection for Snap-on Phone Stand & Wallet ($29.98) MOFT”s signature product now comes in Purple, Victoria and new Coastline-inspired colors to mix and match with the latest iPhones. The stylish utilitarian accessory offers multiple viewing angles, a hidden wallet for up to three cards, and a phone grip for the ultimate mobile lifestyle companion.
Flash Wallet & Stand ($34.99) Inspired by classic bi-fold design, the wallet securely holds two cards and unfolds for fast access to display an ID or chip-enabled card. A steel hinge extends the accessory to an adjustable stand with three viewing angles. Available in Night Black, Oxford Blue, Windy Blue, and Hello Yellow.
About MOFT Rooted in invisible design philosophy, MOFT’s innovative tech accessories allow productive and creative flow anywhere. Foldable structures and customized materials, including vegan leather and fiberglass made from recycled industrial materials, make for accessories that are lightweight, discreet, and durable.
Founder and digital nomad Julianna He was working in airports, hotels, and cafés where she and her colleagues perched their laptops awkwardly, on notebooks, suitcases, and jackets, in feeble attempts to avoid stiff necks, sore wrists, and aching backs. Determined to find a solution suited to her lifestyle, she set out to make a portable stand that was adaptive, intuitive and could go everywhere with her. The MOFT Invisible Laptop Stand was launched in 2019 on Kickstarter. The award-winning laptop stand has since been the most backed laptop stand ever on the platform.
“MOFT continues to be committed to designing category-defying accessories that work for you so you can be productive while embarking on new experiences and creative adventures anywhere,” Julianna He.
Onn soundbar is an ideal addition to your TV, laptops, televisions, and PCs, and it has everything you need to have the best audio experience and sound. The setup process is also too easy, and there are several ways to connect Onn soundbar to the TV, depending on what equipment you have already. This blog post will guide you on how to connect Onn soundbar to TV.
As you will see, the following detailed step-by-step guide on connecting the Onn soundbar is much simpler than you think, even if you are not a techie.
Onn is a Walmart-only TV brand made by one of Walmart’s private label tradenames, Durabrand. Even though Durabrand produces Onn TVs, they are still the generic brand of Walmart. The company manufactures personal electronics and accessories for everyday users or techie junkies. Onn’s parent company is Walmart.
Onn is Walmart’s e-brand label, and Onn-including Onn-TVs can be purchased only in Walmart stores. At the same time, the warranty repair service is handled by an American company called Element Electronics. Onn TVs are manufactured at least partially in Thailand and China.
How To Connect Onn Soundbar To TV – Step-by-step Guide
Below, we will discuss the three easy and popular ways to connect the Onn Soundbar to the TV, HDMI, Optical connection, and Bluetooth. We will mention the detailed steps you must follow in each connection method.
Connect Onn Soundbar Using HDMI IN or HDMI ARC Connection
Connect Onn Soundbar Using AUX or Optical Cable Connection
Connect Onn Soundbar Using Bluetooth Connection & 5.1 System Connection
How To Connect Onn Soundbar Using HDMI IN or HDMI ARC Connection
HDMI is one of the most popular methods to connect two devices, and by using an HDMI cable, you can easily connect the Onn soundbar to the TV. Let’s look at the steps you need to follow to make a connection:
Get your hands on an HDMI cable (included) and connect the TV’s HDMI OUT port to the soundbar’s HDMI IN port. If you don’t have one, you can check out some of the best HDMI cables on Amazon.
Connect one end of your HDMI cable to the HDMI IN port of the Onn soundbar and the second end of the cable to the HDMI Out port of the TV.
When you have connected both devices via an HDMI cable, you have to change the audio settings on your TV.
Go to the Menu page on your TV and then select Audio Settings. You have to change the output option to HDMI or Wired in audio settings.
Note: The labeling of options depends on various televisions, so you can refer to the TV manual to get it right.
Please note the soundbar has HDMI CEC function:
Use an HDMI to HDMI cable (included) to connect the TV’s HDMI (ARC) port to the soundbar’s HDMI(ARC) port.
How To Connect Onn Soundbar Using AUX or Optical Cable Connection
The second method to connect Onn Soundbar to TV is via an AUX cable or an optical cable (aka digital cable). Every soundbar has different ports for HDMI optical connection and AUX connection, and so does the Onn soundbar. Let’s look at the steps below:
First, look for the optical port in both the devices and the port must be labeled with either a digital optical port or an optical port.
Take the optical cable (included); if not, get it from Amazon. Make sure you use 3.5mm to 3.5mm optical cable.
Now connect the TV’s Optical OUT port to the Soundbar’s Optical Port.
Like you have to change the audio setting in the HDMI connection, you have to do the same thing with a digital optical connection. Go to the Audio Settings in your television and change the audio output to Optical Cable or Wired.
For AUX cable users, use a 3.5mm to 3.5mm stereo audio cable (included) to connect the TV’s headphone port to the Soundbar’s AUX-IN port.
How To Connect Onn Soundbar Using Bluetooth Connection
Following are the steps to connect Onn soundbar to the TV using a Bluetooth connection:
Following are the steps to connect Onn soundbar to the TV using a Bluetooth connection:
Establish Bluetooth connection: When the soundbar powers on, press the source button or press the Bluetooth key on the remote to change to Bluetooth mode (Bluetooth ID: Onn 36″ 5.1 Soundbar) to enter into Bluetooth pairing mode. The blue LED indicator will fast flash, and the LED indicator remains solid bright when Bluetooth is connected.
Pairing the subwoofer manually: Long press mute on the remote for 8s, then long-press pairing button on the subwoofer for 4s, soundbar’s current LED indicator and subwoofer’s mixed-color (Red and Blue) LED will quick blink until paired with each other. After connection, the LED indicator will stay solid bright.
PS: Subwoofer is paired with the soundbar before ex-factory. When powering on, they will be connected automatically.
Connecting Onn Soundbar To TV Using Bluetooth Connection
Turn on the power and press the unit’s icon or remote control to switch the unit to ON mode with a prompt tone.
Keep the distance between the soundbar, and your mobile phone, PC, tablet, or other Bluetooth-enabled devices within one mete. The closer, the better.
Ensure Bluetooth has enabled on your device and that your device is discoverable.
Select Bluetooth mode on the soundbar. Using the remote control of the soundbar, press the Bluetooth button. The LED indicator on the soundbar will be flashing blue. Alternatively, press the source button on the soundbar until the indicator light flashes blue.
Select the Bluetooth search function on your TV. Your television should discover the soundbar called “Onn 36″ 5.1 soundbar“.
Select Pairing Mode: Using the remote control, press and hold the Bluetooth button for 3s until the blue indicator light flashes slowly. Alternatively, press and hold the source button on the soundbar for 3s until the blue indicator light flashes slowly.
Now choose the Bluetooth search function on your device. Your device should discover the soundbar called “Onn 36″ 5.1 soundbar“.
Select “Onn 36″ 5.1 soundbar“. When the blue indicator light stops flashing, your device is paired with the soundbar and becomes solid.
This blog post discusses the top 3 methods to connect Onn Soundbar to TV. If you have any questions, do let us know in the comments below.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How much Onn Soundbar Remote Control Operation Range is?
The Onn Soundbar remote control operation range using the remote control sensor on the front unit is sensitive to the remote control’s commands up to a maximum of 15′ away and within a maximum of a 60 arc.
How do I set up my Onn sound bar?
To setup Onn soundbar, turn on the sound bar and select the Bluetooth mode. Activate the Bluetooth function on your device and search for devices nearby. Find “Onn 16” Soundbar” in the search results and tap to connect. The Bluetooth indicator will turn solid blue on upon a successful connection.
Why won’t my TV connect to my soundbar?
If your TV won’t connect to your soundbar make sure that the setting for Control for HDMI or your TV and audio device is set to ON. Make sure that the ARC feature of your audio device is set to ON or AUTO. Make sure that your audio device is set to the TV input. Change the TV audio output setting to PCM and check whether the sound is output.
Have you been there before: You receive a check, tuck it safely away, and then fail to deposit a check before the bank shuts. Luckily, you can deposit a check (or even cash) into individual ATMs any time of day or night. And Wells Fargo Bank is one of them. In this blog post, I will guide you on how to deposit a check at Wells Fargo ATM without a card.
If the thought of giving your money to a machine makes you worry—or you’re just not sure how depositing a check into a Bank’s ATM works—the following guide on depositing a check at Wells Fargo ATM may help put your mind at ease.
Wells Fargo Bank Overview
Wells Fargo Bank, a national bank chartered in Wilmington, Delaware, designates its main office in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, as a Wells Fargo & Company subsidiary. Wells Fargo Bank is the fourth largest bank in the United States by total assets and is one of the largest as ranked by bank deposits and market capitalization.
Along with JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, and Citigroup, Wells Fargo is one of the “Big Four Banks” of the United States. It has 8,050 branches and 13,000 ATMs.
How To Deposit a Check at Wells Fargo ATM Quickly
Follow the below-mentioned steps to deposit a check at Wells Fargo ATM:
Insert your bank card and enter your PIN code.
Choose the ‘Deposit‘ option.
Now, select which account you’d like the money to be deposited (usually checking or savings).
Next, the ATM scans your checks, counts your bills, and totals them on screen.
Confirm the dollar amount you see on the display screen.
Answer any remaining queries, take your deposit receipt, and make sure you have your bank card before driving or walking away.
If you have multiple bills or checks to deposit, several ATMs allow you to insert them all at once. While other ATMs might direct you to put your deposits in a bank envelope.
How To Deposit a Check at Wells Fargo ATM Without a Card
Wells Fargo Bank has introduced a new technology that allows its smartphone-touting customers to withdraw and deposit cash or checks at its 12,000+ ATMs without inserting their debit cards. Here’s our guide on how to deposit a check at Wells Fargo ATM without a card:
Customers can log on to their bank’s phone app to request one-time access 8-digit code.
To obtain a use-once-only code, log in to the Wells Fargo mobile banking app, tap the menu in the upper right corner, and Account Services and Card Free ATM Access.
Select Get Code, and the app will send you one that will be active for 30 minutes.
At the ATMs, select Use an Access Code at the lower right of the screen.
Customers can then input the code and their ATM PIN to access ATM’s main menu options to complete a transaction at the ATMs.
The bank’s new technology echoes its overall sentiment that “the future is cardless.“
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Things To Consider While Depositing Check During Non-banking Hours
Here are some basic things to consider whenever you need to deposit cash or check during non-banking hours:
1. Locate an ATM: If your bank has an ATM nearby and accepts deposits, you’ll want to use it. It may help you evade fees and delays accessing your money once it’s deposited. If you’re in a different area or out of the city, you may still be able to deposit checks and cash in an ATM.
Foremost, make sure the ATM takes your type of bank card and that it accepts deposits. For example, small ATMs in convenience stores may only dispense cash, so you must check for a deposit slot. Sometimes, it’s a matter of selecting an ATM in your bank’s network. Wells Fargo Bank, for example, has 12,000 ATMs, which allows its customers to deposit cash or checks in many of its ATMs.
2. Come prepared: When you’re ready to make your deposit in ATMs, collect all of your needed items. Bring your bank debit card & (memorized) PIN, cash (or your signed check), a filled-out bank envelope (only if the ATM needs one), and a pen in case you need to write out anything else. You’ll be well managed, and other customers will thank you who are waiting in line.
3. Be cautious: Before footing up to the ATM, ensure that your surroundings are secure, safe, and well-lit. Keep your cash concealed from view, and never let anyone see your PIN.
4. Follow instructions: Each ATM works slightly differently, but the instructions on the screen will guide you from one step to another. Some ATMs ask you to insert & quickly remove your card, while other ATMs ask you to leave your card in until your transaction is complete.
If you have any questions regarding the Wells Fargo Bank and how to deposit a check at Wells Fargo ATM, do let us know in the comments below.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When will your ATM deposit be available in your checking account?
Some cash deposits at ATMs might be available right away. As for checks, not all banks pursue the same schedule, but you can generally use or withdraw the full amount in 2-3 business days—sometimes even sooner. Depositing cash or checks at an ATM owned by someone other than your bank may slow your access.
How to deposit any check by banking from home at Wells Fargo Bank?
For banking from home, you may want to look out for your bank’s mobile app, letting you make a deposit in cash or check from your smartphone without leaving the house. After downloading the app on your phone and registering your account, you’ll be able to make deposits just by snapping a picture of the front and back of your check.
What is Wells Fargo Bank ATM deposit time?
Deposits at Wells Fargo ATM made before 9:00 PM local time (8:00 PM in Alaska) on business days are considered received that day. Business days are from Monday through Friday (except holidays).
How much can you deposit at Wells Fargo Atm?
Wells Fargo Bank imposes daily and monthly limits on the total dollar amount of check deposits you can make via mobile banking deposit. The Wells Fargo mobile deposit limit is $2,500 per day and $5,000 over 30 days.
How do I know when my money will be available?
Your deposit receipt generally provides the detail of when the funds will be available to you, including funds that are immediately available, available the next business day, or funds subject to a deposit hold
What is the Wells Fargo ATM check deposit limit?
Wells Fargo ATM will accept up to 30 checks and bills combined, and the ATM does the rest.
Can I cash a check at Wells Fargo ATM without an account?
No. Wells Fargo bank ATMs don’t cash checks. What you can do is deposit the check into your account and withdraw cash.
What is the largest check amount you can deposit at Wells Fargo ATM?
There is no dollar limit on the amount in which you can deposit via a check at a Wells Fargo Bank ATM.
How do I increase my daily deposit limit to Wells Fargo?
To request to increase or decrease your Wells Fargo bank card’s daily dollar limits, contact the bank, and they’ll check on eligibility. Call the number on the back of your card or talk to a banker at a Wells Fargo branch to make the request.
Can I deposit a 3rd party check at Wells Fargo?
No. You cannot deposit a check made payable to someone else and deposit it into your account. Wells Fargo has stopped taking third-party checks. The person to whom the check is made payable needs to be there with a valid ID.
Is there a limit to how much money you can deposit into an ATM?
Most ATMs accept unlimited dollar amounts but restrict the number of items a customer can deposit. Bank of America allows ATM users to deposit about 10 checks or 40 bills at a time. Numerous banks impose a surcharge on business customers who deposit large cash.
Can I deposit cash at Wells Fargo ATM for Bank of America?
These banks and credit unions don’t let you deposit cash at any ATM. Bank of America: Deposits can only be made at Bank of America-branded ATMs. Withdrawals, transfers, and balance inquiries can be made from other ATMs, though a $2.50 fee from BofA will likely apply to an ATM-owner surcharge.
Can I verify the accuracy of my deposit before completing the transaction?
Yes. You can see each check and the amount on-screen for instant verification. For cash deposits, you’ll see a count of each denomination.
What should I do if I experience problems depositing?
Problems with Envelope-Free ATMs are rare, but if you do experience difficulties please visit your local store during business hours or call 1-800-TO-WELLS (1-800-869-3557).
Can I use an envelope for my deposits?
No. Insert cash and checks directly into the Envelope-Free ATM. ATM screen instructions will guide you through the deposit process. Note: Please make sure the checks are face up with the account number line on the right.
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