Author: Marcy Willis

Gajura Constantin SEO Expert at IUWO provides the best services to help ensure a successful online business

IUWO provides different services such as SEO, website designs, website SEO audit, content marketing and copywriting for clients to help their business gain more exposure.

Berlin, Germany , Dec. 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —

In this current tech-savvy world, most businesses are choosing to run it online and search engine optimization (SEO) services are important to help these businesses stay relevant in the industry. IUWO is a company that aims to help client’s businesses get maximum exposure through the help of search engine optimization (SEO) techniques, content marketing, and link building. The company is led by Gajura Constantin who has a wealth of experience that spans over 10 years in the world of digital marketing.

Gajura Constantin, began his journey in the world of digital marketing when he collaborated with Socialmediaexaminer.com which allowed him to learn a variety of in the world of digital marketing. Gajura Constantin established himself as a tested and trusted SEO expert with working relations with numerous small,medium and large businesses and assisting them to deliver amazing SEO services by establishing a presence online and connecting the business with existing and would-be customers.

Through meticulous keyword research, on-page SEO, technical SEO, local SEO, content creation, link building and off-page SEO, IUWO ensures the SEO campaign for the client’s brand will be successful and be the next talk of the town. In addition to that, with the help of Gajura Constantin who is an ardent SEO professional that knows various tricks for ranking websites higher in the search results, clients can be assured their SEO campaigns will be running smoothly and provide the best outcome.

For clients looking to build an online website for their business, IUWO are also able to provide their expertise for this service. Through proper planning with the client and understanding the business ideas and how the business looks to be represented digitally. IUWO will ensure that the client will get the most intuitive website which caters to all their requirements with high functionality and enhanced conversions.

Other than that, copywriting and content marketing are services being offered by IUWO as well. Through crafted content with a high standard of quality which inspires and educates the reader, IUWO ensures that the contents provided will definitely win over the target audience in no time. In addition, through different marketing techniques being employed consisting of digital, article, blog, online video and social media marketing with Gajura constant help to the team at IUWO, clients are bound to improve their business presence online. With meticulous supervision and guidance provided by Gajura himself and speedy responses by the team at IUWO the client can be assured their business is in reliable hands.

“Through a detailed website audit, the team is able to detect any underlying issues and hindrances on the client’s website,” said a spokesperson for the company. “ From technical SEO of the client’s content to on and off-page SEO, everything will be inspected closely to provide a detailed and easy to understand report. The team will then provide assistance and guidance to the client once the website audit is completed to make sure their online presence will continue to grow.”

About IUWO

IUWO is a Germany-based SEO company run by Gajura Constantin. The company helps to provide more exposure for the client’s business through search engine optimization, website designs, content marketing and copywriting services. The four central values of the company which are transparency, support, flexibility and ROI helps to ensure all the projects being handled are always successful.

Website: https://iuwo.com/

CONTACT: Name: Gajura Constantin Organization: IUWO Phone: +61 (03) 94626936

Public safety communications technology: past, present, and future

Sponsored by Verizon

Watch this webinar on-demand

Earlier this year 3,000 first responders were asked about the technology they use and hope to use in their work, and its impact on readiness for future crises, through a survey from Verizon Frontline. This webinar takes an exclusive look at the findings on the role of technology in public safety based on the survey results. 

During the webinar, you will view a recorded, private event held on November 4, 2021 in Washington, D.C., which includes speakers Karen Tandy, Commissioner Bill Bratton and Chief Ed Plaugher, who testified to Congress following 9-11 about the technology needs of public safety agencies. They will discuss how things have changed in the twenty years since, as well as the various technologies that will help build a safe and efficient future for first responders. The conversation is moderated by Verizon’s Senior Vice President of Public Sector, Jennifer Chronis.

Following the viewing of this event, will be a live Q&A with Chief Ed Plaugher and Verizon’s Cory Davis, Director of Verizon Response and Public Safety Operations.

The webinar will answer these questions and offer key insights into first responders’ current technology use, the importance of using data in the field, and how technology saves lives.

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SPEAKERS FOR THE LIVE WEBINAR INCLUDE:

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Cory Davis, Director, Verizon Response and Public Safety Operations

Cory has over 16 years of advanced wireless technology and public safety leadership experience. Currently, he serves as the national Director for Verizon Response and Public Safety Operations at Verizon. His team is partnering with public safety and public sector agencies nationwide to help them stay connected, innovate, plan for the future, mitigate pain points, and prepare for times of crisis, events, and emergencies across the United States.

 

Ed Plaugher, Former Arlington Fire Chief and Assistant Executive Director, IAFC

In January 2013, Chief Ed Plaugher retired as the Assistant Executive Director of the IAFC and its Director of National Programs and Consulting Services, a position he held with the IAFC since 2006.

Chief Plaugher began his career in the fire service as a volunteer firefighter while in high school. After serving 24 years with the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department and retiring as a Deputy Fire Chief, he was appointed to the position of Fire Chief of the Arlington County Fire Department, Arlington, VA. He held this position until his retirement in June 2004. At the annual meeting of the IAFC in August 2004, he was named Career Fire Chief of the Year by the IAFC and Fire Chief magazine. Chief Plaugher’s career spans more than 40 years as a fire service professional.

In addition, Chief Plaugher is the former President of the State Fire Chiefs Association of Virginia. He is a life member of the IAFC and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and is currently the Chair for NFPA 950 and 951 the Standard and Guide of Data Exchange for the Fire Service, both documents published by the NFPA. As a member of both associations, he served on the National Fire Code and Terrorism Committees. Chief Plaugher was a member of the Emergency Response Senior Advisory Committee (ERSAC) of the Homeland Security Council (HSC) of the Department of Homeland Security, and served as a special advisor to the Defense Science Board for the Department of Defense. He holds a bachelor’s degree in fire administration and technology from George Mason University and completed the Executive Fire Officers (EFO) course at the National Fire Academy. Chief Plaugher taught for over 20 years at the Northern Virginia Community College, Fire Science Program. Since 1979, he has been an adjunct faculty member and course developer for the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg, MD. He has contributed sections to the Industrial Fire Hazards Handbook and the Fire Protection Handbook, both published by the NFPA.

Chief Plaugher, as Chair of the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (MWCOG), Fire Chiefs Terrorism Committee, directed the regional terrorism preparedness efforts for the National Capital Region and was the Executive Agent for the nation’s first Metropolitan Medical Strike Team. On Sept. 11th, 2001, as Chief of the Fire Department, Chief Plaugher led Arlington County’s response efforts to the terrorist attack at the Pentagon. Arlington’s Fire Department coordinated and led the local, regional, state and federal response to the incident. For both the preparedness and response efforts, Chief Plaugher was awarded the Secretary of the Army Public Service Award and the Secretary of Defense Medal for Exceptional Public Service in June 2004.

SPEAKERS FROM THE NOVEMBER 4 RECORDING:

William Bratton, Former Police Commissioner – NYPD and BPD; Former Chief – LAPD; Chair, Homeland Security Advisory Council 

Ed Plaugher, Former Arlington Fire Chief and Assistant Executive Director, IAFC

Karen Tandy, Former DEA Administrator; Vice Chair, Homeland Security Advisory Council

 

MODERATED BY:

Jennifer Chronis (moderator), Senior Vice President, Verizon Public Sector

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MIT ID cards go digital | MIT News

MIT community members have a new and easier way to navigate campus life at the Institute: the MIT Mobile ID, a digital version of the MIT ID card for iOS and Android devices. Developed prior to the pandemic and released by Information Systems and Technology (IS&T), the MIT Mobile ID can be used just like a physical ID. A simple wave of your device — an iPhone, Apple Watch, or Android phone — near a reader is all it takes to open a door or pay for a coffee. 

“The Mobile ID has made my life so convenient on campus overall this semester,” says Danielle Allison, a junior in mechanical engineering. “I can scan into buildings using my watch when my hands are full, and I have easy access to my TechCash and Pharos balances with a single tap.”

In fact, if you routinely walk around with your phone in your hand (or an Apple Watch on your wrist) the MIT Mobile ID will take on the same functionality that your physical MIT ID card does on campus, making it quicker and easier to do routine things such as accessing buildings and parking facilities, paying for food and beverages, and releasing Pharos print jobs. Moreover, if you keep your MIT Mobile ID in your Apple Wallet, you will also be able to view your TechCash and dining dollar balances. 

“Throughout the pandemic, our community has been absolutely incredible as they have embraced a variety of new protocols that have helped to ensure the health and safety of the MIT campus,” says Mark V. Silis, vice president for information systems and technology. “The MIT Mobile ID was developed in an accelerated effort as part of the MIT Atlas program’s continuing commitment to transforming the campus experience for our faculty, students, and staff.”

Rapid adoption

After an invitation-only initial pilot phase, the MIT Mobile ID was announced to members of the undergraduate Class of 2025 during Orientation kickoff on Aug. 29. Adoption was swift, with about half of first-year students enabling their digital ID on day one. 

As initial transaction data showed the Mobile ID was being used successfully across campus, IS&T proceeded with the full community rollout in mid-September. Since then, adoption and use has been strong. Currently, more than 14,000 community members have enabled their digital IDs. In October, Mobile IDs were used for almost 50,000 transactions (other than building access), more than doubling use in September.

Pre-Covid planning

In conjunction with the Department of Facilities, IS&T began planning for a digital version of the MIT ID back in September 2018. Before digital IDs could be offered to community members, a number of systems and devices would require upgrades or replacements.

Specifically, thousands of access card readers across campus would have to be upgraded. A new application to replace legacy physical access control software that Institute “gatekeepers” have used for decades to grant individuals access to specific spaces would need to be developed. Finally, engineers would have to design, test, and deploy the Mobile ID across a variety of devices. 

Card reader replacement began in late 2019 and the rollout of the MIT Mobile ID was initially targeted for community-wide release in 2020. Work was proceeding as planned when the global Covid-19 pandemic hit.

Responding to pandemic challenges and opportunities

To safeguard the health and well-being of the community during the pandemic, MIT established requirements for those who access campus, including regular Covid testing and health attestations. With entry to Institute buildings restricted to those satisfying these requirements, ID cards quickly became vital to mitigating the effect of Covid and making life on campus as safe and seamless as possible.

However, this posed a new challenge, as MIT’s comprehensive measures to manage spread of the virus required issuing physical IDs to many additional people, including all vendors, contractors, and suppliers who supported campus operations. As campus began to reopen and with a commitment to the 2021-22 academic year being fully in-person, a more efficient and practical alternative to printing and managing so many plastic ID cards was needed. A digital ID could speed the onboarding process for new community members, allow for quicker and easier contactless interactions, and enable faster entry to campus spaces, since many people often have their phones in hand.

An additional challenge was determining how to deploy a digital ID across a variety of devices. Fortunately, there was a clear and convenient solution: the MIT Atlas mobile app. The Atlas app has become an essential tool for MIT community members during the pandemic, allowing them to keep up with health screening requirements to access Institute buildings and spaces, declare travel plans, upload vaccination information, and invite visitors to campus. As such, it was a natural platform for deploying the MIT Mobile ID.

A team effort

While the pandemic increased the urgency and scope of the digital ID project (for example, card readers would have to be added to many more building entrances), modernization planning and work done prior to Covid meant that IS&T and its partners didn’t have to start from scratch. As a result, much was completed in the 18 months from the pandemic outbreak to the start of the current school year.

“Teams from the Department of Facilities and IS&T did an incredible job upgrading more than 4,700 card readers, as well as hundreds of access control panels and intrusion alarm systems, at more than 120 buildings across campus,” says Marco Gomes, IS&T’s senior director of infrastructure operations. 

Additionally, Gomes noted, team members completed this work while also performing various other critical activities in support of MIT’s safe return to operations. Thanks to those efforts, campus access is now fully integrated with the Covid Pass system, with the MIT Mobile ID playing a central role. 

Future enhancements

While the MIT Mobile ID already offers many useful features, in the coming months IS&T and its partners across the Institute will continue to enhance and improve its functionality, including enabling the Mobile ID to be used as a T pass once the MBTA has enabled digital credentials.

In the meantime, MIT community members and affiliates should be sure to keep their physical ID cards, especially for the purposes of identification as well as for riding on the MBTA system. As cards may get lost or damaged, IS&T has made it easier for people to get a new or replacement card using the new self-service card-printing kiosk in the entryway of E17 at 40 Ames Street.

“We envision that the MIT Mobile ID will become an integral part of our campus fabric and help support our community in their efforts to keep us healthy and safe during these challenging times,” says Silis.

Is Social Media Enough – Does My Business Need A Website In 2022?

Friday, 3 December 2021, 10:45 am
Press Release: Lime Digital

The modern-day online landscape looks very different from
its humble beginnings. The advent of the internet was born
on a rocky foundation of simple, static web pages with an
antiquated yet charming aesthetic. There’s something
nostalgic about these relics of our online past, but the
decades that have preceded them have brought on an evolution
that early adopters of the internet had no ability to
predict. Websites have evolved to become sophisticated and
elegant, custom website design and website development have
created endless possibilities. We’ve moved from websites
being read-only based content, to a fully interactive
experience.

The latest waves of web applications,
known as web 2.0 and 3.0 offered the tools for social media
to be built on. Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Tick Tok
have become essential means for businesses to reach out and
connect with their audiences. Social integrations create an
easy to manage an environment that businesses can quickly
show off new products, communicate and engage with their
audience and even build extensive advertising and marketing
campaigns.

There’s no doubt that web 3.0
applications have played a major role in how businesses find
new customers and sell products or services. The barrier to
entry is tiny to create an online presence for your business
due to these platforms being so easily accessible. However,
to think that this is all you need to maximise your
businesses turnover and revenue is misguided. Don’t fall
into the trap of thinking this is enough, your business
needs a custom
website designed specifically for it, and here are some
reasons why.

Creating the Perfect, Curated
Environment For Your Customers

While having an online
presence on a 3rd party’s platform is an important
ingredient in the online business pie, it still isn’t
truly yours. While things like your social media are
incredible tools for outreach, they limit you in their
ability to tailor them exactly to your business needs. You
have to adapt your business aesthetic and communication
style to fit the platform’s parameters. Perhaps your
products aren’t done justice in the manner in which you
are forced to display them? Or the display pic and banner
layout don’t work for your branding? Or perhaps something
as simple as Facebook’s garish blue clashes with your
brand’s colour pallet.

And then there’s the
unpredictable algorithm for organic reach. All bow towards
the algorithm gods.

A custom-built
website grants you full control over how your
products or services are presented. Web design allows you to
tailor your website to take advantage of your branding,
rather than compromising it for a third party platform’s
layout and user interface. This allows you to guide the
customer journey, presenting your products and services in a
perfectly curated order to ensure that they gain perspective
into the full spectrum of what you offer, ultimately
increasing your conversion rate. A custom-built website
allows you to have full consistency between branding,
imagery and copywriting to deliver your brand’s message in
the most optimal way.

Getting your Customers Full
Attention

Most people have grown used to swiping
through content at an extraordinarily fast rate. With all
the noise online, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to
hold the attention of online users. This is particularly
true with social media marketing, where your brand is just
another post in a quickly refreshed news feed. As stated
earlier, these third-party platforms are important tools for
initially grabbing your customers attention, but your next
step should be to get them out of the current digital
ecosystem they are in and into yours. Pulling them away from
social media and into your world.

Social media
platforms and other online aggregates are designed for rapid
navigation. Their business model is to keep their users
churning through their content to keep them on their site as
long as possible. Your business is not a priority, it is
just another piece of content. By drawing these users off
these platforms and onto your website, you have their full
attention. Your business is now able to dictate the pace of
communication, and with a well designed UI in place and a
strategic funnel set up, you can lead your clients all the
way to a conversion. This conversion may be selling a
product, booking a service, or signing up to your mailing
list.

Search Engine Optimisation is the Unsung Hero
of Successful Online Businesses.

Up until now,
we’ve spoken about web 3.0 apps such as social media, but
haven’t even mentioned the giant elephant in the room –
Google. A large portion of the success of the internet as a
utility for business has been carved out by the development
of search engines. Prior to their inception, users needed to
already know the URLs they were heading to, and casual
browsing was almost impossible. Search engines changed this,
providing a quick and intuitive way for people to navigate
the world wide web. While there are multiple search engines
available, there is no doubt that Google rules them all.
While the nature of social media platforms tends to cater to
specific demographics, Google caters to them all. It is the
go-to tool for customers looking for services and products,
and as online shopping increases exponentially every year,
not being able to be found on Google can be a death sentence
for a business.

Through strategic web design and web
development, businesses can craft a website that is
optimised to be found on Google easily. It allows you to
create multiple pages that focus on specific search terms,
allowing your online presence to be spread across a wider
set of enquiries. This allows multiple inlets into your
website, saving potential customers time and increasing your
conversion rates.

While paid advertising has a place
in ensuring success, at the end of the day your website
design and development are going to be a major factor in how
successful it is. Creating beautiful engaging websites with
rich content and imagery that pops is the backbone of doing
business online. This requires expert website design, while
an inexperienced website development team ensures that all
technical aspects such as page load speed, image size, and
site architecture ready your website for Google’s search
engine.

Final Thoughts

Don’t be misled into
thinking that having a social presence is enough for running
a successful business in 2022. A well-designed website,
tailored to your business’s needs is the final destination
for all conversion online. Your marketing, advertising, and
social presence all need to lead somewhere, and that place
should be your website. Lime Digital’s proven track record
for designing and developing awe-inspiring websites has led
our diverse portfolio of clients to higher levels of organic
traffic, conversion rates, and revenue generation. Don’t
leave money on the table when it comes to your online
presence, see what Lime
Digital’s website design and development can do for
your business
today.

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Local SEO Services That Deliver on UJober

Local SEO Services That Deliver on UJober

“UJober Local SEO Service”

UJober has expert freelancers waiting to help you grow your business.

One of the most effective ways to reach potential customers is through local SEO. With this technique, you can reach almost any person within a specific location. Increasing your visibility online can lead to an increase in customer traffic. In addition, the services of a local SEO agency are more affordable, since they focus solely on local businesses. Moreover, these services are available at affordable rates. UJober the freelance marketplace has experts who can help you dominate your local competiton. 

In order to get higher rankings, your website should be localized. This can be done through on-page optimization, which involves the creation of a website that is search engine friendly. If you’re a local business, you’ll want to consider a regional SEO optimization service to improve your website’s presence in local areas. This strategy can increase your chances of converting local consumers and attract more business. “Local SEO is crucial to businesses that operate locally,” says UJobers Chairman/CEO James Moore. “Being able to outrank competitors and rank in the top 3 of Google can make or break a business. Seeking local SEO is a must for any business that operates locally” stated Moore.

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It’s also important to get a local directory listing. This will boost your website’s ranking and drive more local visitors to your business. Almost every company has a Google My Business page, so adding your address will boost your ranking in local search results. If you have a storefront in a major city, you might want to consider adding a website listing for your business. These services can help you increase your website’s visibility in local search results. This service is a great way to make your advertising dollars go further and boost your business. To get the best SEO results, you need to invest in a responsive website, keywords, and content. These will make your website more appealing to the users and help you gain a higher ranking in Google.

If you’re running a business in several locations, you’ll need to hire a local SEO service that is able to manage all your listings. It’s essential to have your business listed in as many places as possible, and this is the best way to increase your visibility. Having a local SEO service ensures that your listings are relevant and visible to local customers.

If you’re selling products and services in your area, make sure you have a mobile-responsive site. Local SEO will work best if your website is optimized for mobile devices. If you’re selling a variety of products, you should create a page for each of them. Then, you can add as many products or services as you like. And if you’re selling a single product, you should make a separate category for each type.

Getting a local SEO service on UJober isn’t a difficult process. While you can benefit from the independence of working for yourself, it can also be a burden to do it without a reliable professional. UJober makes it really simple to get started. All you need to do is create an account, add the desired service to your cart or click order now. Next complete your transaction securely on PayPal. From there you submit the requested requirements and sit back and relax while your service is completed. It doesn’t get any simpler than that.

Getting a local SEO service on UJober from a trustworthy professional is a great way to improve your web presence and attract more customers. While it’s not a guarantee, local SEO services can help you get top rankings in search results. Just make sure that you choose a trusted professional to help you get the job done. Then, you’ll be on your way to success.

While the importance of local SEO cannot be understated, it is essential to get the right keywords for your website. A local SEO service can help you improve your rankings in search results and boost your visibility online. By optimizing the content on your website, you can ensure that your website will become visible to searchers in your area. Your customers will be more likely to trust your business and your services when they’re looking for a local SEO expert. Get the local SEO service you need from expert SEO freelancers on UJober the freelance marketplace today.

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Most Exciting Fall Tech 2021

Last Thursday marked the return of Pepcom NYC, a consumer tech industry press event. We took a trip out to Manhattan to meet with manufacturers like Worx, Seagate, and TCL so that they could show us some of their latest gadgets and upcoming products. While this year was a bit smaller than previous shows due to COVID, there was still plenty to see. Here’s the most innovative gear from the show with features and aesthetics that stand out from competitors in their respective categories.

Smarter Robot Lawn Mowers

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WR147 Landroid M Robotic Lawn Mower

WORX
amazon.com

$1,044.13

We’re no strangers to lawn-mowing robots, so we were excited to see Worx’s latest Landroid models packing some impressive features. With microblades that cut to the edge of your lawn’s perimeter and an adjustable blade height (from 1.5 to 3.6 inches), the Landroids ensure an even and deep trim. The starter Landroid Model S is perfect for smaller yards up to ⅛ with a 2.0Ah battery. The premium Landroid L triples the battery and cut distance up to 6.0Ah and ½ acre lots.

Programming the robots is as simple as using the smartphone app or onboard LCD screen. And when the battery is low or rainfall starts getting heavy, the Landroids automatically return to their base station. If you’re worried about the bots running over sticks, rocks, or the occasional lawn dart, the floating blade system automatically adjusts cutting clearance height to avoid any obstructions. Worx also included a neat party trick: You can pop out the Landroid’s battery and swap it into over 35 models of the brand’s power tools.

A Cordless Vinyl Turntable

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Revolution GO Portable Record Player

Victrola
amazon.com

$199.99

A portable vinyl record player wasn’t on our bingo card for Pepcom this year, but Victrola surprised us with the Revolution GO—the world’s first portable, rechargeable, Bluetooth record player. I had plenty of reservations about the table from a design and sound standpoint because of the portability, but walked away impressed by the onboard speakers’ full stereo sound and passive bass radiator. You can even stream a vinyl record to other external Bluetooth speakers via the GO. While we wish the folding handle had a more rounded shape for grip, it’s comfortable, and there’s a shoulder strap to distribute weight evenly across your body.

Look close enough at the dust cover in the picture above and you can see grooves inside of it, which act as record holders for up to five albums. Victrola claims the GO offers a 12-hour battery life, but without a visual battery indicator we were unable to calculate an estimated battery drain rate during the three hour event. If you love the way vinyl captures every note, the GO is the best vinyl player option for bringing that sound with you. I don’t know if I’d necessarily bring the GO to the beach, like Victrola’s reps at the show kept using as an example. But for a gathering of friends or simply moving a music setup between rooms, this is a really helpful device.

Smart Home Devices With Extensive Integration & Control

Hunter Fenollol

GE’s appliances have been a staple in American homes for over 116 years. With a relatively recent jump into the smart home space with the Cync lineup, GE’s devices offer plenty of control and integration options at an affordable price. At the moment the complete system consists of the Indoor Smart Camera, Full Color Floodlight, and Outdoor Smart Plug. Integrating smoothly with Google and Alexa smart hubs, the Cync app itself allows for some deep customization and control, boasting features like TrueImage capture, which overlays lighting color selections over your space in real-time for a preview. The Indoor Smart Camera offers a privacy shutter, built-in SD card for local storage, and a 1080p resolution. It looks crisp on a phone display, and the local card storage makes it easy to save recordings without a subscription.

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The GE Cync Lineup of Plugs, Lights, and Cameras.

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The outdoor smart plug allows for advanced programming capabilities based on the time of day or custom scheduling, independent control over the two sockets, and scene control. While GE brought the possibilities of the plug to life using a timely holiday light demo, I can see this being really useful for outdoor TVs or speaker systems in warmer climates. I wish I could have thrown some water at the plug while I held it, as GE claims that the device is all-weather safe for exposure to rain, dirt, and snow.

An Affordable 8K TV For The Sharpest Image Quality

Hunter Fenollol

65-inch Class 6-Series 8K TV

Front and center at the event entrance stood the new 8K 6-Series TCL television. With a higher color range and sharper resolution than 4K TVs can produce, native 8K content looked noticeably crisper on the display. We actually have this model in our testing lab at the moment, and we’ve found that even 4K content upscaled to 8K looks better, with the AI preventing any artifacts or distortions in the sharper picture. The biggest draw outside of performance is the $1,999 price tag for the 65-inch model. This is much lower than best 65-inch 4K TVs available with the performance and 8K capabilities offering more bang for your buck.

There are two HDMI 2.1 ports to plug in the latest gaming consoles and streaming devices for viewing in 120-Hz 4K and 60-Hz 8K content. The speakers are good enough, but audiophiles will definitely want to migrate an existing sound system or upgrade for the best home theater or gaming setup available.

Studio-Quality Portable Recorder That Doubles As A USB Mic

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USB-C Microphone

Tula Mics
amazon.com

$229.00

Small enough to slide into your palm or pocket, this portable recorder doubles as a USB condenser microphone for professional audio. That means you can record a podcast or music and take calls with the microphone for up to 12 hours on battery or plug it in over USB for a constant power source. Despite the noise of the packed Pepcom venue hall, my audio test recordings had minimal background chatter, and my voice sounded full, without any distortion.

To achieve rich audio from direct sound sources and the surrounding environment, the Tula microphone uses cardioid and omni mics. The cardioid microphones face the front of the device to clearly capture interviews or personal recordings from a single direction. Omnidirectional ECM capsules pointing in various directions capture a surrounding sound—better for live performances or group talks. The tech that achieves this mix of portability and sound quality is great but takes up room—I wish the device allowed for more than eight gigabytes of internal storage. If you want to attach a lavalier microphone, the headphone jack also doubles as an audio-capture input.

A Smart Lock And Video Doorbell Combined

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Vision Deadbolt

Lockly
amazon.com

$409.99

The Lockly Vision smart lock includes a built-in video camera and biometric fingerprint scanner. You can see who’s at your door with a glance of the app and unlock your door with a passcode, fingerprint, app, voice control, or with your original keys. During my demonstration, I was unable to make out the code entered on the keypad’s screen from three feet away thanks to Lockly’s PIN Genie software. Built to prevent peaking, the keypad’s display shifts around the position of passcode numbers so that your taps can’t be mimicked.

The lock includes a Wi-Fi bridge, so you can connect it to your smart-home ecosystem of choice and remotely lock the door or talk to visitors from anywhere with an internet connection. For side doors, the Lockly Flex (coming later this year) pares down the feature set to just the fingerprint lock and Bluetooth operation, making it much more affordable at a third of the Vision’s price.

Plug And Play SSD Drive For Xbox Series X|S

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Storage Expansion Card for Xbox Series X|S

Seagate
amazon.com

$299.87

While Seagate drives are fast and reliable across computers and gaming consoles, the Xbox SSD proved to be our favorite drive at the show. With a PS5 or PC, you need to properly seat a stick-like SSD, which takes a bit of time and skill. The Xbox drive is a cartridge-based, plug-and-play system that clicks right into the console. You still get the rapid read and write speeds of an internal SSD, just with a better design that now goes up to two terabytes.

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Seagate’s New Star Wars Themed Drives

Hunter Fenollol

The Beskar Ingot drives offer high performance versions of the Firecuda PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD and SATA drives in a stylized look straight from The Mandolorian. While these drives won’t be available until later this season, they’re awesome for any fan or collector who wants to spice up the look of their PC’s interior.

A Flashlight That Jumpstarts Your Car Battery

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PBJF600 PowerUp 600 Torch

Scosche
amazon.com

$99.99

Combining a car jump starter, a phone charger, and a flashlight into one device, the Scosche PowerUp 600 Torch can streamline your emergency car kit. The 600-amp flashlight jumps engines up to eight liters and diesel engines up to two liters three times from a full charge. You won’t be able to look across a dark field with the 300-lumen bulb, but the flashlight will provide illumination of the immediate area in a pinch.

In scenarios where you simply need to provide your phone or laptop with juice, the 2,000-mAh battery serves as a portable power bank. The torch comes fully charged, and the battery will hold that charge for up to six months. The grip felt quite sturdy and withstood some bangs on a table and five-foot drops without suffering any dents or dings.

A Virtually Indestructible Smart Flip Phone

Hunter Fenollol

The Cat S22 rugged touchscreen flip phone is tough, packs Android 11 OS, and has retro physical touch keys. The rubberized TPU outer is quite grippy, and the hinge offers a satisfying opening click and snap upon closing. Running the phone on T-Mobile 4G LTE, demo web pages loaded within seconds, and the Google Assistant support was swift.

With an IP68 rating and MIL SPEC 810H certification, the phone is waterproof, chemical-resistant, survives drops, and can withstand extreme weather changes. If you work in a setting that might not be gentle on smartphones, such as a trade or construction, the CAT S22 is easy to use and built to last, with the full feature set of an Android smartphone.

A Kid-Safe Cell Phone and Smart Watch With GPS Tracking

Z2 Smartphone

Gabb
gabbwireless.com

$99.99

The Gabb kids phones aren’t as tough as the CAT S22 above, but they’ll withstand plenty of daily abuse while offering enough functionality. Parents can track their children using GPS, while kids can call and text but (most importantly) not access the internet. The Z2’s slick physical design rivals any Android smartphone today without any of the smarts, so you don’t have to worry about your offspring accessing sites and apps they shouldn’t be.

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GABB kids phone watches.

Hunter Fenollol

The Gabb Watch is a smartphone watch ideal for younger children. Little ones can make calls, send pre-set texts or voice messages, and count their steps with an easy to use watch. The optional virtual pet app built into the device requires walks, washes, and food to teach caretaking skills and responsibility. It’s cute and brought me back to my childhood Tamagotchi days.

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