Smartphones

The screen cracks. The signal fails. The battery dies. And woe betides you if you get it wet. The smartphone is arguably the king of unreliable gadgetry. But for all the hassle of carrying something around as delicate as a newborn baby in your pocket, us consumers can’t live without our beloved cell phones.

How to Fix It

If you can’t bring yourself to step back into the brick-phone age – like the famous Nokia 3310 (which has been revived by the company) – then be sure to invest in some top quality protection. Modern protective cases come with a range of life-proof defense mechanisms against water and brute force, such as the aptly-named ‘Survivor’ by Griffin, will ensure your smartphone stays safely intact from a drop of up to 10 feet.

Credit card machines and cash tills are getting a little paranoid because they’ve heard of the introduction of the new iPad POS (Point Of Sale) System. The system itself is an innovative way of helping businesses in a variety of industries become more efficient when it comes to accepting payments.

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But, that’s not all these systems are used for. They also come with a host of other features and benefits that are ultimately making credit card machines and cash tills quake in their boots. Why is the new development of iPad POS Systems taking off in restaurants and other businesses around the world?

The Implementation of Inventory Tracking
The days of walking into the back of the restaurant to check on food inventory are long gone. iPad POS Systems come equipped with inventory tracking software so customers know whether a specific meal is in stock there and then. This increases employee efficiency, and it also means impatient customers are no longer a problem. It’s features like these that are giving employees the chance to provide a better service regardless of the industry they work in.

With media being consumed on demand faster that ever before, with companies like Netflix making TV shows and movies available for streaming just months after their release to please users, it’s imperative that the signals used to transmit content are reliable. Cloud-based service providers that exist for social, entertainment-based, informative, or professional purposes are all expanding globally to reach a larger client base. Conversely, those who’ve already expanded internationally still require the IT equipment used to supply their service to be shipped securely, and on time. These clients require technology resellers from whom they can lease these necessary goods, it’s an opportunity to enter a global market like no other, so why do so many value-added resellers choose to stay local?

What many cloud-based service providers don’t realize is just how complex cross-border transactions can be, particularly for the reseller whose responsibility it is to have the goods cleared upon arrival. Technology is treated with high sensitivity at the customs of most countries, and because there is no conventional customer, often an Importer of Record is hired so the goods may be cleared compliantly. Before this process can take place, there is also a pre-approval process to contend with that requires the exporting entity to prepare all the correct paperwork including a commercial invoice, freight delivery waybill, and other pieces of customs support documentation like permits and further certifications.

Back to the Future II is an interesting case study in futurism in film, but it’s also a fun way of looking at our expectations of where technology was going to go. In 1989, we thought there was a good chance we’d be on hoverboards and flying cars powered by our waste products. Who could have predicted Nike would file a patent for self-lacing shoes?

Sci-fi drives our passion for technology and the innovations we make in real life. We jokingly talk about home surveillance like a throwback to Big Brother in the book 1984. Today, home monitoring systems are common and safe. The entire smart home is something our grandparents never saw coming, but they actually did have some equivalents back then that might surprise you.

Door Shakers and Home Security
Post World War I, theft became a major issue as folks struggled to protect property. Americans realized home security was a challenge, and that one needed to work hard to protect what one had earned. Burglar alarms were sold that would create loud noises in the event of a break in, but the door itself remained a weak point in home security.

Enter “door shakers”.

If you’re looking for a Bluetooth receiver that’s compatible with most smartphones, the TaoTronics Bluetooth Receiver Car Kit is the one to stick to. It can be used for your car or any home audio device that doesn’t support Bluetooth. Plus, it can connect to 2 devices at once.

This Mpow Bluetooth 4.1 Car Adapter lets you stream music in your non-Bluetooth car, receive calls hands-free, and even lets you transform your wired Mpow headset into a wireless one.

Finally, there’s another version of the Mpow Bluetooth 4.1 Transmitter/Receiver. It’s almost similar to the latter, but this one can control the volume of the audio in addition to controlling the music’s play and pause.

Transform the way you travel with the Vasco 7-Piece Smart Packing Luggage. This system uses intuitive design to organize your bag. The first in this set, the No.1, includes three different sized packing cubes complete with unique compression zippers to help reduce space in luggage by 60%. With these, you can compartmentalize various clothing and accessories. The No.2 is a shoe bag to keep any odors from touching your clothing. In fact, the special material actually absorbs odor and combats bacteria.

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Keep your Samsung Galaxy S8 safe from unwanted damage with this Samsung Galaxy S8 Flip Case. The case works as a simple flip cover with a stylish look. In fact, this case makes sure to keep your Samsung Galaxy S8 looking great around the clock. As a matter of fact, the case envelops your phone leaving the camera ports intact.

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