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Matrix PowerWatch 2 Uses Solar And Heat To Power GPS Heart Rate At CES 2019

2020-01-01T11:08:32Z

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id="article-body" class="row" section="article-body"> If a Fitbit could completely be self-powered and never needed charging, I'd be a happy person. Matrix Industries' latest fitness watch looks like the closest anyone's ever come to making that happen. And it looks pretty good on my wrist. The Matrix PowerWatch 2, launching at CES 2019, seems to have all the features I'd want: heart rate, step counting, an always-on reflective color screen, 200 meter water resistance, notifications and GPS that the company claims lasts as long as a marathon. And it runs completely off solar power and body-generated heat. Matrix has already made several no-charge-necessary fitness watches, but its previous Matrix PowerWatch could only track steps and tell time. It was an impressive feat, but the watch's functions felt too limited. This time, added solar charging along with thermoelectrics allow the watch to gain a larger smartwatch feature set that seems to challenge the Fitbits and Garmins of the world. Now playing: Watch this: A solar and heat-powered fitness watch? Yes, please 1:23 I tried the PowerWatch 2 on my wrist at the company's headquarters in Menlo Park, [https://www.ncusedbooks.ca/author/weinsteinadair20/ www.ncusedbooks.ca] California, where I met with Matrix Industries co-founders CEO Akram Boukai and CTO Douglas Tham. The PowerWatch 2 is less bulky than the last version and will come in a wider variety of color and strap combinations than the original, which had a mostly black look. It still looks like a hardcore outdoor-type watch in the spirit of the Casio G-Shock, and has the same 1.2-inch display and weight. But it loses some of the metal grilles that were on the previous model (it's a 42mm watch now, versus the previous 50mm design) and adds extra buttons while losing the turning crown. There's a new reflective solar ring around the watch display, too, which adds a bit of flair. A new always-on color reflective display looks crisp in direct light, similar to the Amazfit Bip, or the long-departed Pebble Time. Last year's Matrix PowerWatch X (left) and the new Matrix PowerWatch 2 (right): the new watch is smaller. Angela Lang/CNET The PowerWatch 2 works with Apple HealthKit and Google Fit. It can also connect with additional (but as yet unnamed) third-party fitness apps. According to Tham and Boukai, notifications will pop up like on other smartwatches, too. Matrix is using a newer Ambiq Apollo 3 processor onboard compared to previous PowerWatches. There's also a compass, plus heart-rate monitoring and GPS. Matrix claims the PowerWatch 2's continuous heart rate and GPS tracking could even last through a marathon. The watch will also have some social fitness functions, inviting wearers to compete based on calories burned. (The original PowerWatch, since it literally converted heat to electricity, could measure calories burned as well.) Angela Lang/CNET Along with Matrix's efforts to create heat-powered IoT smart beacons and sensors, the new watch is blending another power source to explore how the company can power more advanced electronics. Matrix considered its original watch more of a living tech demo, showing how the company's thermal gradient-powered electronics could drive low-powered devices. The new PowerWatch 2 could, in a similar way, be showcasing how solar plus thermoelectrics could be used not just in watches, but in next-wave smart home and IoT sensors or other wearables. The PowerWatch 2 still doesn't support any music playback, and doesn't have a music remote. But Matrix might be considering hearables, if its tech can support powering low-power headphones or hearing aids. Matrix aims to adopt solar, but also other energy sources in the future, all in the service of getting to more advanced gadgets. Could kinetic be next? "That's a PowerWatch 3 feature," Tham half-jokes. Angela Lang/CNET But, maybe it's a sign of where the next wave of fitness-meets-traditional watches is headed. "You may see Matrix-powered technology in other brand name devices," Matrix's representatives said to me when I toured the company's headquarters, without giving specific names or brands, but suggesting that 2019 might not be out of the question. The company uses its PowerWatch models as testbeds to explore how its energy-harvesting tech works, making these watches concept cars of a sort. But the company says it's also trying to keep its loyal customer base happy. Certainly, being able to cast off batteries or charging from traditional-style fitness watches is something I'd love to see. Read more: Here comes the thermoelectric future Or maybe, if the PowerWatch 2 can work without charging, then what about making other fitness-sensor devices worn across the body that could measure specific movement or data and interlink, all charge-free? "That's definitely something that could be done," says Tham. The Matrix PowerWatch 2 can be preordered from today on Indiegogo for $200 (about £160 or AU$280) and will cost $499 when it's available later this year. As always, please note that CNET's reporting on crowdfunding campaigns is not an endorsement of the project or its creators. Before contributing to any campaign, read the crowdfunding site's policies -- in this case, Indiegogo -- to find out your rights (and refund policies, or the lack thereof) before and after a campaign ends.

Sprint Hammers Out WiMAX Roaming Agreements In Taiwan Jamaica

2019-12-31T04:55:47Z

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-text c-gray-1" >Most of us our still concerned with getting good 4G coverage domestically, much less internationally, but Sprint's taking things to the next level for globetrotters by hammering out a couple global roaming agreements for users of its WiMAX modems. The carrier has inked new deals with Jamaica's Digicel and Taiwan's Global Mobile that will allow travelers to sign up for 24-hour passes -- but as with any international roaming situation, pricing is the tricky part, and Sprint's yet to announce how that's going to play out here. Devices using the Sprint SmartView Connection Manager software are compatible, meaning the 250U and U600 modems are on board; an exact launch date is yet to be determined, unfortunately, so if you're a subscriber with a trip to either of those countries in the next few days, our deepest condolences. Follow the break for the full press release. Show full PR textSprint Inks International 4G Roaming Agreements With Digicel and Global Mobile to Establish Global Ecosystem 4G Customers Traveling Abroad Will Soon be Able to Roam on 4G Networks in Jamaica and Taiwan OVERLAND PARK, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sprint (NYSE:S) today announced that it has signed international 4G roaming agreements with Digicel in Jamaica and Global Mobile in Taiwan, leveraging the global ecosystem for 4G services to enable travelers on the go. Select Sprint devices that operate with the Sprint SmartViewSM Connection Manager will automatically detect the Digicel and Global Mobile networks, giving customers the option to connect and roam with an unlimited 24 hour Daypass. Pricing and launch details of the agreements are still to be determined. "With these agreements, Sprint is kicking down the door to 4G international roaming and taking a first step toward allowing people to enjoy 4G service wherever they are around the globe," said Matt Carter, president-Sprint 4G. "We've taken the 4G leadership position in the U.S. and are now proud to partner with visionaries Digicel and Global Mobile to solidify our international leadership role." The Sprint SmartView Connection Manager allows users to create a high-speed Internet connection for their computer anywhere on the Sprint 3G or 4G networks or on compatible international networks with a Mobile Broadband Device, such as the Sprint 3G/4G USB Modem 250U by Sierra Wireless or Sprint 3G/4G U600 USB Modem. Sprint customers traveling to Jamaica and Taiwan will be able to access the Digicel and Global Mobile 4G networks for mobile downloads, video chat capabilities and turbo-charged Web browsing at 4G speeds. Sprint SmartView features: * One-click activation for supported devices * GPS features and services are available at the touch of a button for GPS-capable devices * Easy connections to Sprint Wi-Fi networks around the globe, available on a pay-as-you-go basis * Access to Sprint support services and tools via the Application section * Enterprise custom configuration available - business customers, please contact your Sprint account manager for details "The response to our Digicel 4G broadband service - launched in August this year - has been phenomenal, and customers across the island are enjoying the benefits of Jamaica's fastest wireless broadband," said Mark Linehan, CEO of Digicel Jamaica. "We are happy to welcome Sprint's customers to Jamaica and trust they will enjoy the roaming experience delivered by Digicel's mobile and broadband networks as much as they enjoy all that Jamaica has to offer." "We are honored to be a part of this global collaboration," said Rosemary W. Ho, CEO of Global Mobile. "This agreement represents another major milestone in asserting Global Mobile as the leading 4G broadband operator in Taiwan. I want to welcome our international roaming customers to experience the same innovative quadruple play service offering enjoyed by our customers. I look forward to expanding this partnership to other operators around the world and [http://www.batumirent.com/author/oneilneville99/ www.batumirent.com] to making 'Worldwide Interoperability' a reality." Sprint 4G can be found in 68 markets1 across the United States, including Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York City and Washington, D.C. Sprint 4G plans to light up several new major markets, including San Francisco and Denver, by the end of this month. Sprint is delivering the power of 4G as the majority shareholder of Clearwire, the independent company that is building the WiMAX network. For more information, visit website About Digicel After more than nine years of operation, Digicel Group Limited has more than 11 million customers across its 32 markets in the Caribbean, Central America and the Pacific. The company is renowned for delivering best value, best service and best network. Digicel is the lead sponsor of Caribbean, Central American and Pacific sports teams, including the Special Olympics teams throughout these regions. Digicel sponsors the West Indies cricket team and is also the title sponsor of the Digicel Caribbean Championships. In the Pacific, Digicel is the proud sponsor of several national rugby teams and also sponsors the Vanuatu cricket team. Digicel also runs a host of community-based initiatives across its markets and has set up Digicel Foundations in Jamaica, Haiti and Papua New Guinea that focus on educational, cultural and social development programs. In 2004, Digicel developed Digicel Rising Stars - an annual talent show to support aspiring young music artists in the Caribbean. The show has spanned the Eastern Caribbean, Haiti, Jamaica and Trinidad & Tobago, ranking as one of the top-rated shows. Digicel is incorporated in Bermuda and its markets comprise Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Aruba, Barbados, Bermuda, Bonaire, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Curacao, Dominica, El Salvador, Fiji, French Guiana, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Martinique, Nauru, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, Suriname, Tonga, Trinidad & Tobago, Turks & Caicos and Vanuatu. Digicel also has coverage in St. Martin and St. Barts in the Caribbean. Visit website or website for more information. About Global Mobile Corporation Global Mobile is a 4G pioneer in the digital industry value chain, integrating various triple play contents, with all types of communication at home, and totally new fourth-generation wireless communications, all in one click. Global Mobile is a strong group consisting of industry experts with extensive knowledge and experience. They understand consumer needs and have designed a CPE system that is as easy to use as a personal computer. Taiwan currently lacks a content platform that bridges the commercial and public sectors. Also lacking are an impetus for creativity, a standardized distribution and broadcasting format, and a unified payment method. It is our company's goal to provide such a standardized platform to allow our customers to use WiMAX wireless broadband - anytime, anywhere - on any device. For more information, please visit the Global Mobile website at website About Sprint Nextel Sprint Nextel offers a comprehensive range of wireless and wireline communications services bringing the freedom of mobility to consumers, businesses and government users. Sprint Nextel served more than 48.8 million customers at the end of the third quarter of 2010 and is widely recognized for developing, engineering and deploying innovative technologies, including the first wireless 4G service from a national carrier in the United States; offering industry-leading mobile data services, leading prepaid brands including Virgin Mobile USA, Boost Mobile, Common Cents Mobile and Assurance Wireless; instant national and international push-to-talk capabilities; and a global Tier 1 Internet backbone. Newsweek ranked Sprint No. 6 in its 2010 Green Rankings, listing it as one of the nation's greenest companies, the highest of any telecommunications company. You can learn more and visit Sprint at website or website and website 1 Sprint 4G is now available in 68 markets: California - Los Angeles, Merced, Modesto, Sacramento, Stockton, Visalia; Connecticut - Hartford, New Haven; Delaware - Wilmington; District of Columbia - Washington; Florida - Daytona Beach, Jacksonville, Miami, Orlando, Tampa; Georgia - Atlanta, Milledgeville; Hawaii - Honolulu, Maui; Idaho - Boise; Illinois - Chicago; Maryland - Baltimore; Massachusetts - Boston; Michigan - Grand Rapids; Minnesota - Minneapolis-St. Paul: Missouri - Kansas City, St. Louis; New Jersey - New Brunswick, Trenton; New York - New York, Rochester, Syracuse; Nevada - Las Vegas; North Carolina - Charlotte, Greensboro (includes High Point and Winston-Salem), Raleigh (includes Cary, Chapel Hill and Durham); Ohio - Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus; Oregon - Eugene, Portland, Salem; Pennsylvania - Harrisburg, Lancaster, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Reading, York; Rhode Island - Providence; Tennessee - Nashville; Texas - Abilene, Amarillo, Austin, Corpus Christi, Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, Killeen/Temple, Lubbock, Midland/Odessa, San Antonio, Waco, Wichita Falls; Utah - Salt Lake City; Virginia - Richmond; and Washington - Bellingham, Seattle, Tri-Cities, Yakima. In this article: 4g, data, digicel, global mobile, GlobalMobile, international roaming, InternationalRoaming, jamaica, mobile, roam, roaming, sprint, taiwan, wimax All products recommended by Engadget are selected by our editorial team, independent of our parent company. Some of our stories include affiliate links. If you buy something through one of these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Share Tweet Share Save Popular on Engadget LG's 2020 Gram laptops add 10th-gen Ice Lake CPUs View Yubico's authenticator app now supports NFC for iOS devices View $35 off coupon makes Google's Titan security keys almost free View Logitech made a $200 webcam for Apple's $5,000 pro display View Co-operative horror shooter ‘GTFO' hits Steam Early Access View From around the web

HMDX Jam Plus Can Pair Up For True Bluetooth Stereo

2019-12-24T22:49:09Z

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id="cnetReview" section="rvwBody" data-component="indepthReview"> The original HMDX Jam distinguished itself from the rest of the mini Bluetooth speaker pack with a low price tag ($39.99) and some creative packaging: the speaker came in a "jam" jar made of hard translucent plastic, complete with a twist-off top. Now the company is back with a new, improved edition, the Jam Plus, which retails for around $50 and comes in multiple colors. The speaker's slightly bigger than the original and also sounds slightly better, but its other selling point is that if you buy two of them, you can combine the two speakers and create a pair of left/right wireless stereo speakers. The Jam Plus is among the first Bluetooth speakers to include such a stereo option and it certainly creates a better listening experience, though it doesn't cover up the speakers' shortcomings in the bass department. Design and features The original or "classic" Jam is sold in six "flavors"-- Strawberry, Grape, Blueberry, Blackberry, Apricot, and Apple -- that refer to its various color options. This model eschews the fruit reference, but it does come in five different colors. Interestingly, the Plus is slightly larger than the original but weighs a bit less (8 ounces vs. 9.6 ounces). The HMDX Plus has transport and volume controls on the front of the unit. Sarah Tew/CNET The speaker is attractively styled in a fun way and seems geared toward tweens and younger tech users who might, say, have an iPod Touch (yes, the iPod Touch skews toward a younger audience). It's easy to pick up and carry around from room to room, and while no carrying case is included for transportation, you could use the plastic jar as a case. Like all Bluetooth speakers, the HMDX Jam connects wirelessly up to 30 feet away and works with all Bluetooth-enabled smartphones, tablets, and laptops/desktops. The rechargeable, lithium-ion battery is rated to deliver up to 4 hours of wireless play, which is OK, [https://www.openlearning.com/u/alstonweinstein84/blog/JamTanganPriaMurahAmpOriginal/ https://www.openlearning.com/u/alstonweinstein84/blog/JamTanganPriaMurahAmpOriginal/] but not great (your battery life will vary according to volume level, so you may be able to do better at lower volumes). It charges via USB and has an audio input for playing audio from non-Bluetooth devices. There's a switch on the bottom of the speaker that allows you to pair two speakers in 'stereo' mode. Sarah Tew/CNET There's no speakerphone capabilities, but as noted, you can combine two speakers to create a stereo pair. If you take a quick look at the instructions, it's easy enough to pair the two speakers (you set the switch on the bottom to left for one speaker and right for the other). HMDX also sells the ruggedized Jam Extreme ($59.99), which is "splash proof, drop proof, and dirt proof." However, that model does not offer the stereo pairing feature. Continue to next page 01 02

3 Things Every Watch Should Avoid At All Cost

2019-12-24T19:17:19Z

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Watches are considered sturdy. Some models are resistant to water, scratch and can last for a few decades. However, taking good care of your watches is part of the necessity. Maintaining and keeping your time pieces at their best condition, fortunately, is not as hard as you think. This article explains top three enemies of every watch, why they are harmful and may affect the overall quality of the watches and ways to protect your possessions. 1. Extreme temperatures Never leave your watches in extremely hot or cold temperature for a prolonged period of time. Too high or too low a temperature may affect the condition of your timepieces. Although some models are designed with extreme temperatures in mind, you want to consult the manual just to be on the safe side. If in doubt, just avoid them. Some of the components may not so be resistant to heat or coldness. 2. Strong magnetism Inside every watch, precision of the movement depends on many parts. These parts build the mechanism and some of them are made of metals and other components easily affected by strong magnetism. That doesn't mean you can't expose your watch to any magnetic field. In fact, the mechanism might be created in such a way that it is safe for casual effect of magnetism. It is entirely different thing with strong magnetism though. It may affect your watch in such an unpredictable manner. For instance, in some cases, watches may run faster or slower than usual. Besides accuracy, in many cases the watches may stop functioning altogether. 3. Harsh chemicals Avoid wearing any timepiece when working with harsh chemicals like acids and alkaline. They are enemies of your fine timepieces. Even simple chemicals may slowly degrade the finishing of the watch. In many cases, it will cause discoloration. Some of the common chemicals that you should avoid include, but not limited to, detergents and hairsprays. In most cases, it is impossible to avoid all chemicals, just be very careful especially with things that may harm your fine watches. In conclusions, taking care of your watches is not as hard as you think. A watch will let you enjoy its fineness for very long time if you know what to avoid. In some cases, the situation can be hard and unpredictable but with those things above in mind, you will increase its life tremendously. Christina runs an online boutique called Kelayang.com - butik online. Find her collection of purses (tas murah) and Rispondipa.it ([http://rispondipa.it/index.php?qa=user&qa_1=oneilduus00 Http://Rispondipa.It/Index.Php?Qa=User&Qa_1=Oneilduus00]) watches (jam tangan pria).