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I have often thought to myself that it was a pity that my external battery for iPhone could not charge my MacBook. So, every time I wondered what I could do if I ran out of battery on my computer … well, now I am very happy because I found the solution! Just have an external battery with power outlet like ChargeTech and I thought ill share it with you !!

AN EXTERNAL BATTERY TO CONNECT ANY ELECTRONIC DEVICE THAT HAS AN ELECTRICAL OUTLET

The special feature of this battery has, is that you can connect any device that has a plug that needs to be connected to a 110-240V mains socket. For example, you can plug in

• A computer
• A television
• A toaster
• A coffee maker
• In short, anything you want!

I think it’s just great

WHAT IS THE CAPACITY OF THE BATTERY?

The portable battery with power outlet is available in 3 sizes

• A small of 12,000 mAh
• An average of 18,000 mAh
• And a big 24,000 mAh

IN CONCLUSION

I’m really happy to finally find this kind of power bank with a plug! It will help enormously and it can even make the picnic outings more enjoyable! If you are interested in an external battery with a huge capacity, there is Plug (still ChargeTech) which offers a 54 000 mAh battery currently available on Amazon.

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I stumbled on a gadget that I find really cool as much on the technological side as environmental. It is actually a pot with a real plant that can recharge at least twice a day a smartphone! I think it’s just amazing!

BIOO, THE PLANT THAT RECHARGES YOUR SMARTPHONE WITH PHOTOSYNTHESIS

Bioo, is the name of this product that I admire enormously. This is a pot where you grow a plant and transform the energy that it produces during its photosynthesis. Then, a small mechanism at the bottom of the pot will recover this energy to turn it into electricity that will then be used to recharge a mobile phone, tablet or other electronic gadgets.

WHY AM I A FAN OF THIS NATURAL RECHARGE MODE?

As indicated in the subtitle above, this method allows recharging a phone using natural energy. Which can have big impacts on our society. First, it will reduce our electricity bill, because we will be able to produce electricity ourselves (it’s all very well renewable energy, but let’s be honest, what interests us the most is the cheaper electrical bill)!

Second, with all the new technologies, more and more buildings, bigger and bigger cities, which mean fewer trees, fewer plants, and so on. And with Bioo’s approach, it could just make you want to have more Forest Plantations around you (push us to save the trees and protect the planet for our grandkids).

THE FUTURE OF BIOO: GENERATING ELECTRICITY ON THE LAWN

Moreover, the founders of Bioo do not intend to stop at this small pot and they do not hide their ambitions. Their long-term goal is to encourage cities to plant more trees so that they produce enough energy to meet our needs. And even design a system to produce his near energy thanks to the lawn of his garden or even on his balcony. And that, if it could happen one day, I would find it really great!

LET’S ENCOURAGE THIS GREEN ENERGY!

Naturally, this conversion to “green” energy will not happen overnight and it will not be done by one person. For this reason, the startup has set up a page to receive donations. So, if clean and renewable energy is something that interests you, if you would love to generate your own electricity to reduce your electricity bill or to relieve the planet, or if you find it cool to recharge your phone with a plant, so feel free to visit the donation page to help get things done .

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Turn on your computer remotely, write a tweet or text message without pressing a single key on your phone or control connected objects without even moving your lips, a fantasy? Not so sure. Unveiled last April, the AlterEgo helmet developed by MIT scientists is one of the latest illustrations of progress in the world of telekinesis. The scientists at the prestigious American University have indeed developed a helmet capable of understanding our inner voice! Thanks to electrodes and a machine learning system, the helmet translates the internal verbalization and transmits the information to carry out actions.

Man-machine interfaces 

And the sci-fi scenario does not stop there. This helmet is an example of a human-machine interface (ICM), a concept that dates back to 1973 and whose first tests in humans date back to the 1990s. In France, French teams are working on a free software “OpenViBE” for applications in the field of health and multimedia. The US military and major companies like Google or Facebook are also developing brain-machine interface projects in the wake of research around virtual reality and AI. Facebook, through its laboratory Building 8 is also looking at a technology that allows people to communicate with other people without talking. In another register Neuralink, the project carried by the technophile entrepreneur Elon Musk, is to connect the brains to the machines. Finally, researchers from EPFL and Nissan are working on a prototype brain-vehicle technology capable of reading the cerebral signals of drivers before their actions, to transmit them to vehicles.

If you can not move real objects and send your coworker’s chair is flying, the control of connected objects via a more and more advanced technology seems to be coming true … maybe Will soon be able to control giant robots by the thought like in the movie  Pacific Rim Uprising?

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The “Inverted” version (the pedals are attached from the top) is the last iteration of the range, and it’s a product that was in great demand by the GT car fan community. For information, apart from the car type Formula and Prototype, all racing cars have pedals that are attached from the top. For fans of simulation, it’s mostly a matter of preference and the quest for realism.

LOOK DESIGN

All milled and anodized aluminum, the pedal is simply beautiful, robust and heavy. Most of the elements are taken from the normal version of the pedal that is a reference on the market. You can choose between flat pedals aluminum or plastic curved “D”. Note also that the heel rest is larger than that of the F1 version.

FEATURES

The most important to improvement to mention is obviously the “Load Cell”, which will significantly change the way of driving. Rather than have a position sensor on the brake pedal, the V3 has a pressure sensor “Load Cell” to copy what is done in the sports car. The major difference will be that we will no longer need to put our pedal at a precise angle, but just to remember the pressure exerted. At first, it will be necessary, but eventually, you will need to increase the hardness to increase accuracy. The sensor is changeable if it ever breaks. The brake pedal is also equipped with an adjustable damper, which is optional on the F1 version of the product, which allows even more realism and have a more flexible braking.

The acceleration and clutch pedals have a magnetic sensor (contactless) for them to last a long time. There will be a choice of two spring hardness settings for the accelerator.

The vibrators on the brake pedals and accelerator are not included in all games, you will need to download a third-party program like Fanaleds, for use on most games. Attention, it will be necessary to be connected by USB to make them work, personally, I have not managed to make them work via the cable connected to the steering wheel.

you gotta appreciate the possibility of connecting the pedal directly to USB if we have no Fanatec flying base, to make the pedals “stand alone”. Adjustments via the software are simple and will allow you to calibrate the pedals during game sessions.

ERGONOMICS

In addition to having a small gain of realism with the inverted pedals, we have access to a large number of settings:

• Hardening of the accelerator change the spring
• Hardening of the brake pedal and its shock absorber
• Height and inclination of the pedals
• Pedal type

Does it scare you? No fear, the original settings are a great base for novice and intermediate riders. The only downside will be the spacing of the pedals which, meanwhile, can not be changed and it took me a little time to do the pedal to correctly run the heel/tip, which I find easier to do on the F1 version of the pedal with pedals at the same level.

Performance

If you use a Logitech or Thrustmaster crankset, the change is drastic and the gain in time and consistency is quickly noticeable. Adjustments, hardness, damping clearly increase the degree of realism. It was difficult to play with the G29 afterward.

CONCLUSION

The quality of the mechanics, the finishes, the resistance of the pedals, the pedals excel on all levels. Its brake and throttle are also equipped with vibration motors to feel the ABS, locking wheels. It is also great to have the adjustment of the hardness of the brake, which is original combined with an adjustable damper. If you are looking for realism “Grand Tourism” it will be the best value for money in the market.

If you’re only looking for performance, the F1 version will offer the same features at a better price.

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When comparing computers on Windows and Mac OS X, many prefer Macs for the simplicity, elegance and above all the security they offer: that’s why, when it comes to choosing An all-in-one computer, iMacs make a lot of people happy – even if the price is sometimes is a bit high.

In recent years, Windows PC vendors have renewed their product line to offer computers that offer multitouch capability as standard on their screens.

Unfortunately for Apple fans dreaming of a touch-sensitive iMac, it seems that this company does not really want to offer this feature which, although it may seem superfluous to some, could, however, make proud service to others.

Zorro Macsk, the framework that makes the iMac Touchscreen

As pointed out in the previous paragraph, Mac OS X is not traditionally tactile.

And according to Phil Schiller, vice president of marketing at Apple Inc., it may even be the case because the use of such a machine would be anything but comfortable.

But it should be noted that like many users, the manufacturers of accessories do not necessarily share this opinion.

This is shown by the Chinese manufacturer Lumiaview with its product Zorro Macsk, a framework to create a touchscreen on iMac 21.5 and 27 inches.

Henceforth, no need to try to replace the panel of the screen to expect a touch iMac.

Just install the Zorro Macsk frame on the screen of its iMac and voila. It behaves like a trackpad so that all the gestures usually used on the trackpad are compatible.

How does Zorro Macsk work?

Zorro Macsk is a frame that magnetically attaches to 21.5 and 27-inch iMac screens, making them tactile and multi-touch.

Its operation is based on an infrared system. Indeed, diodes have been arranged all around Zorro Macsk and generate a beam.

When one interrupts said beam by touching the screen or even touching it, a point of contact is detected and considered as a click at the precise location.

The Zorro Macsk installs very easily, in just a few seconds. Just place Zorro Macsk on the iMac screen (it attaches magnetically) and then connect it to USB on the back of the screen. 10 seconds later, the system is ready to use.

It can be removed just as easily if you want to stop using it.

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A WIDE-ANGLE LENS FOR IPHONE

One of the things we take the most pictures of are the landscapes. It can be a view of an assembly line, some mountains, an island in the ocean, etc. And sometimes, we manage to take some very beautiful pictures, but sometimes it happens that we can not capture the whole view in the same picture. So we have to take the scenery in several photos or take it in panoramic mode!

The other solution is to opt for is a wide-angle lens. As its name suggests, you will be able to increase the field of vision of the camera of the iPhone and take a picture with a much wider field of vision. This can be extremely useful for photographing landscapes!

A MACRO LENS FOR IPHONE

During my trip, I visited a botanical garden and there were many beautiful flowers. I took some pictures of course, but I thought that if I had a macro lens for iPhone, I could have taken much more beautiful pictures like those shown below.

To put it simply, the macro lens allows you to zoom in on extremely close subjects (a bit like a microscope). This allows for really impressive details. So this is an iPhone accessory that I can not wait to receive and use also!

GET A BETTER ZOOM WITH THE IPHONE

What I really needed is an accessory that allows you to zoom without losing quality from my iPhone. At the top, something I really like to do is take videos in slow motion. Seriously, I’m really a big fan of this mode! my only concern is that the slow-motion videos with the iPhone are in 720p. If you are very close to an object then it’s ok, there is not too much trouble (for the amateur like me). But if I want to take a picture of an object that is a bit far, I have to zoom in with the iPhone just to see and the quality drops very quickly.

To correct this problem, you will need to get a zoom lens.

A PORTABLE TRIPOD FOR IPHONE

Another thing that I like a lot is to make time lapse with the iPhone (accelerate videos). By the way, it’s quite funny, because for a long time I told myself that this function was completely useless! I did not understand what it was for and it was impossible to use an accelerated video to film someone or something short enough. In fact, I just did not understand that the time lapse was to film things that have a slow movement, but especially for a very long time.

It becomes so impressive if we take time-lapse to film – clouds several hours – traffic several hours – the sunrise or the sunset – Etc.

And suddenly, as it should ideally stay still during the video, it must, of course, a tripod! The one that I like personally is this one.

It is small, easily manageable, and above all you can even hang it everywhere.

And an example of beautiful Time Lapse

AND A GOOD EXTERNAL BATTERY FOR IPHONE

Finally, if we take a lot of photos or videos, we must be sure to have enough batteries! For that, I recommend the one proposed by Aukey which is for me the best external battery for iPhone.

IN CONCLUSION

Of course, for each accessory, there are different models and especially different sizes. Personally, I am light years away from being a professional photographer. And most importantly, it does not interest me to carry a ton of superimposing and complicated accessories and trying to take the best pictures of the whole world. I love taking photos and videos with my iPhone (which is always in my pocket) and I like taking pictures of everyday life. Therefore, I wanted to have only small accessories that I can put in my little bag without being overloaded. As such, they may not be the most powerful accessories, but given their small size, I can at least have them on me permanently and remain light and discreet. furthermore, you can even make it more convenient for your self and get the Jopree 4 in 1 Camera Lens Kit, 20X Macro Lens, 2.0X Zoom Telephoto Lens, 120°Wide Angle Lens, 180°Fisheye Lens: a single lens that will do all of the above 

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mentioned more than a year ago, the second generation of ultra-thin notebooks for gamers is starting to become a reality. The Zephyrus S (AKA GX531) offers an Intel Core i7-8750H Coffee Lake processor, an Nvidia GeForce GTX graphics card (1070 Max Q for the United States), a screen with thin edges and with a refresh rate of 144 Hz, an IPS panel with a diagonal of 15.6 inches in a 14.2-inch chassis, a response time of only 3 ms, support at 100% of the sRGB space, the new ROG Active Aerodynamic System (AAS) technology that optimizes ventilation and heat dissipation. Asus promises a 22% gain over the previous generation.

when we say it is ultra-portable, it’s because the Zephyrus S offers a thickness of 14.95 mm to 17.75 mm only, it is 12% thinner than the previous model from last year. Everything is contained in an all-metal chassis with a mixture of aluminum and magnesium alloy to ensure fineness and strength. There is, of course, Aura Sync technology for RGB lighting that gamers love so much, the main software allows you to manage everything via a new user interface and a companion on Android and iOS. Audio side, no surprises since the Zephyrus S offers two speakers on the front, they are located at the hinge, in addition, the Sonic Studio III application is to bring surround sound when you use headphones or VR headphones.

a bit more when it comes to the hardware side, the Zephyrus offers DDR4-266 RAM, WiFi 802.11ac, Gigabit Ethernet, HDMI 2.0, USB-A 3.1 and USB-C 3.1 with the possibility of reloading the Zephyrus S on the latter (in addition to dedicated connections).

Obviously, the price varies according to the configurations. the release is scheduled for this fall of 2018.

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The Arlo Wireless Smart Camera is the one that caught our attention as much because it is wireless, with a great Design and features. So here’s everything you need to know about the Arlo Small Smart Camera.

A WIRELESS SMART CAMERA

what peaked my interest the most in the Netgear Arlo is its wireless capability! which is really great! It means that :

• it is not necessary to place it close to a power outlet.
• It is not necessary to adjust your electrical installation and outlets to put the camera where you want.
• The electricity bill will not increase
• And we can move the camera when you want and where you want, without having to tinker or complicate your life.

Moreover, since you do not need to plug it in, all you have to do is put batteries that will last about 6 months. What will give you peace of mind for a long time!

AN INDOOR AND OUTDOOR CAMERA

Since it does not need to be plugged in, the Arlo camera can also function as an outdoor camera, especially since it is waterproof. It will therefore withstand the weather and operate in a temperature between 14 and 122 degrees.

SMART NOTIFICATIONS FROM THE CAMERA

The camera will not film non-stop. It will mostly start the recording as soon as it has detected movements. And at the same time, it will also send a notification to indicate that a movement has been detected, in case you want to see it live from your smartphone.

HOW GOOD IS THE QUALITY OF THE VIDEOS OF THIS HOME CAMERA?

Arlo is an intelligent HD security camera. meaning, it can shoot with a resolution of 1280×780. Some will shout saying that it is “only” the 720p but we must keep in mind 2 things:

• it’s NOT videos you’re going to watch on your 120-inch super screen
• These are videos to be uploaded and streamed live. As a result, the higher the quality of the video, the more it will require a great internet connection for it to work properly. Not to mention that we can add up to 5 cameras in the free version (for storage)

So as long as you see the faces well enough and what’s going on, that’s what is the most important! In addition, the intelligent security camera can film at an angle of 110 degrees and can also shoot overnight by automatically switching to infrared mode.

AND HOW TO WATCH THE VIDEOS?

Arlo offers several ways to view. For example, you can view videos on

• Your mobile via the app
• Apple TV
• Or a web browser

AND HOW IS THE APPLICATION OF THIS SMART WIRELESS CAMERA?

In the camera application, it is possible to find the videos by date and time. Also, as noted above, the camera will start recording only when it detects motion. As a result, you will not end up with millions of videos with absolutely nothing happening there. You will only have the most important videos.

A CAMERA COMPATIBLE WITH IFTTT

For those are not familiar with it, IFTTT is a free online service that allows you to program automated actions. For example, IF this happens THEN do this. In the case of Arlo, this could set up settings such as

• IF I leave the perimeter of the house THEN triggers surveillance
• IF I go inside the house THEN turn off Arlo
• If Arlo’s  batteries are low THEN add a reminder to buy batteries
• etc.

This can allow to add new features and especially to automate some processes. You can also find examples of automation of the Arlo camera here . The downfall is that Arlo is not compatible with HomeKit. It would have been much easier to automate scenes …

HOW TO INSTALL THE WIRELESS CAMERA?

Finally, one of the most important questions: how to install this whole system of home security? Already, you should know that there is the base station that will centralize the communications of different connected cameras. It will therefore it is connected to the internet.

Then, we must install the different cameras (in case we have several). For that, we can for example

Put a connected camera on top of furniture

attached a Smart Camera on a metal surface thanks to its magnetic support

Or, use the mount provided and then attached it to the magnetized camera to it (but in this case, it will be necessary to have a drill and know how to drill holes to install the mount)

SHOULD I PAY FOR STORING VIDEOS?

Arlo offers two types of subscriptions. A free subscription and another one paid. The free subscription allows you to store its videos on their servers for up to 7 days and up to 1go. In addition, in the free version, the security system will support a maximum of 5 cameras. to bypass these limitations, it will need a paid subscription. Personally, I find that storage for up to 7 days is entirely sufficient. I do not see the need to keep the videos for a million years, especially since the camera will record as soon as there is a movement to detect. So from there, you will be able to know when it is recording and especially you will be able to recover the video right after. So unless you need to install more than 5 cameras no need for a paid subscription.

IN CONCLUSION

For the Arlo security camera. For my part, I really like the design and the fact that it is wireless attracted us a lot. Moreover, the fact that I can add other cameras super easily and install everything with great ease is a huge good point too. As we said, the fact that Homekit is not supported makes us a bit disappointed, but at least there is the support of IFTTT

One more detail, the Arlo has no audio detection and does not record the sound. To have it, you will need the model pro model, which offers other functions such as charging batteries, a built-in alarm box, audio recording, etc.

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