Harman Rocks Hard with New Revel, JBL, Levinson Offerings
Off site from the main venues at the show, the company took over a massive ballroom at the Hard Rock Hotel, which was an apropos location for its powerful lineup of new equipment from Mark Levinson, Revel and JBL Synthesis. Besides displaying multiple automobiles featuring its audio systems in the ballroom there were large demo rooms to blast music demos, which also included AMX equipment.
Mark Levinson High-End Amp
Starting with Levinson, the company previewed the new № 536 Monaural Power Amplifier, a $15,000 high-end amplifier with high power output and industrial design that is set to be released in Fall 2015.
The № 536 delivers a massive 400 watts of power (into 8 ohms, 800 watts into 4 ohms), to power even hard-to-drive loudspeakers in larger rooms. The № 536 employs discrete class AB amplifier topology with no integrated circuits in the signal path, along with Class A voltage gain and driver stages.
“Our new № 536 continues the long-standing Mark Levinson heritage of offering ultimate-performance audio products for the most discerning music lovers and audiophiles,” says Jim Garrett, director of marketing and product management, HARMAN Luxury Audio. “Its high power output, musical accuracy, sonic transparency and extraordinary dynamic capability make the № 536 ideal for the absolute highest-quality music and home theater systems.”
The Mark Levinson № 536 includes an XLR balanced and an RCA unbalanced input, two pairs of heavy-duty speaker binding posts with Mark Levinson’s characteristic hurricane knobs, and Ethernet, RS-232 and 12-volt IR trigger inputs and outputs. The unit is EuP-compliant and will go into low-power standby mode when not in operation.
Design-wise, it has a stunning, distinctively elegant appearance using a black and silver industrial design with the trademark Mark Levinson angular, modern contemporary look.
Revel Concerta2 Speakers
The new Revel Concerta2 Series is a complete lineup of home theater and music loudspeakers that incorporates numerous design and engineering upgrades. The loudspeakers have a refined appearance with new contoured enclosures, high-gloss finishes and elegant design accents.
The six models in the Concerta2 Series include:
- F36 2.5-way floorstanding tower (1-inch tweeter, three 6.5-inch woofers; SRP: $2,000/pair)
- F35 2.5-way floorstanding tower (1-inch tweeter, three 5.25-inch woofers; SRP: $1,500/ pair)
- M16 2-way bookshelf monitor (1-inch tweeter, 6.5-inch woofer; SRP: $850/ pair)
- C25 2.5-way center channel (1-inch tweeter, dual 5.25-inch woofers; SRP: $750/each)
- S16 2-way surround speaker (1-inch tweeter, 6.5-inch woofer; SRP: $1,000/ pair)
- B10 powered subwoofer (10-inch woofer, built-in 800-watt amplifier; SRP: $1,500/each)
The loudspeakers employ a 1-inch aluminum tweeter with an integral phase ring derived from Revel’s Performa3 Series. The tweeters are mated to a new, patented fourth-generation Acoustic Lens Waveguide that optimizes the blend between the tweeter and woofers and improves off-axis performance for smoother, more consistent performance over a wide listening area, according to the company.
The newly designed woofers feature aluminum cones to help keep distortion to a minimum by improving rigidity without increasing mass. The models are designed using computer-optimized driver positioning and crossover network integration and feature ¾-inch MDF enclosures with edge-to-edge “windowpane” bracing to reduce cabinet-induced coloration and gold-plated multi-way binding posts. Lastly, the units are accented with matte black trim rings around all drivers, a matte black tweeter waveguide with contrasting embossed logo and a removable magnetically-fastened grille with a brushed-metallic logo.
JBL Synthesis Processor, Amp
The Hard Rock demo room also showcased the JBL Synthesis SDP-25 Surround Processor and SDA-7200 7-Channel Amplifier for custom-installation installation..
“With the introduction of the SDP-25 and SDA-7200, JBL Synthesis now offers a lower-cost, high-quality preamp/amplifier solution that is ideal for smaller rooms and brings the benefits of JBL Synthesis performance to a wider range of consumers than ever before,” says Garrett. “The SDP-25 can accommodate 4K Ultra HD and 3D video source components and displays and both components deliver the superlative sound quality that is inherent in every JBL Synthesis product.”
The SDP-25 offers a host of features including six HDMI 1.4 inputs (one on the front panel) and two HDMI outputs with 4K Ultra HD and 3D video compatibility, and 7.1-channel surround-sound audio capability with dual-subwoofer output. It offers two component and two composite video connections and multiple analog, coaxial and optical audio inputs and outputs including a front-panel 3.5mm aux input. The preamp/processor provides RS-232 ports, IR inputs and outputs, and trigger inputs and outputs to enable interfacing with other JBL Synthesis components and automation and control systems.
The SDP-25 is compatible with all high-resolution surround sound formats including Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio and other Dolby Digital and DTS surround modes. Its USB input enables connection to the output from a streaming audio device or computer and the SDP-25’s 7.1 Direct and Stereo Direct modes provide a signal path with minimal audio circuitry for listening to high-resolution digital and analog music sources.
The SDP-25 offers adjustments for bass-management, individual level and delay adjustment for each channel, a selection of 7.1-channel and 2-channel and DSP surround-enhancement modes, and front-panel Picture Adjustment control.
Meanwhile, the JBL Synthesis SDA-7200 7-channel amplifier delivers 200 watts per channel into 8-ohms with all channels driven. The Class D rack-mountable amp is the same size as the SDP-25 and it includes RCA inputs and binding post outputs. Both units has a black brushed-aluminum front panel.
What about AMX?
Meanwhile, the Harman demo room did also include some AMX equipment controlling the lights and other elements in the room. Garrett admits that AMX has decidedly aimed at the commercial integration market over the past several years but that could be changing as the venerable control brand becomes more aligned with the rest of the Harman audio brands. But for now, that incorporation is is still in its early stages. Harman acquired AMX back in May 2014 from the Duchossois Group for $365 million. Garrett also revealed that Revel speakers will soon be appearing in car audio for the first time soon.
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Subtle details of the images are irrelevant in many cases and may hence be discarded for storage and processing. Confronting the scientific challenges of such a move requires using computer vision concepts for the design of new generations of smart image sensor front-ends.
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While I would not consider myself an electronics guy, I am a solder guy and enjoy a good project. One of my favorite sources for such projects is Adafruit Industries and in particular I love their MintyBoost USB Charger, which is normally installed in an Altoids tin. I wanted to design a custom case with the ability to add an on/off switch AND store the USB cable inside.
Once again, if you would like your very own, the 3D print files are available on my Thingiverse page. Or if you would just like to buy one, it's up on my Shapeways store.


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Whereas most telescopes struggle to collect enough light, the main design problem for solar telescopes is air turbulence caused by heat. They solved this by making most of the tower a vacuum tube. Of course that means that the 1 metre lens at the top of the tower has to be very strong to cope with the pressure difference, as well as optically perfect.
The rounded thingamybob on the top of the tower behind the man is called a heliostat: it follows the sun across the sky and sends the image down the tower to the instruments in the basement.
And here is the basement. At the top left you can see the bottom of circle where the sunlight comes down, together with some of the copper water pipes for cooling it. The light is then split up: some goes to the adaptive optics and most to a series of cameras, each of which observes a different wavelength.
They observe things like sunspots, which are areas of the sun’s surface where an intense magnetic field interferes with convection, and keeps the temperature to a mere 4000 ºC, instead of 5800 ºC like the rest. Each spot may be several times the size of the Earth.
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What we can learn from old samplers
Modern digital recording is great. So convenient, so clean, so reliable! So much to love. Excellent-sounding recordings are available to artists in a highly democratized way. What a time to be alive.
The one thing that’s sometimes a bit of an issue for me is the “so clean” bit. Like, sometimes it’s a bit too clean? Sometimes I feel like stuff I get to mix is lacking a little bit of character at the track level.
So I like to rough things up a bit! And, because I’m old enough to have come up with hardware samplers, I sometimes draw inspiration from that world — specifically, the AD/DA side of things.
AD and DA stand for “analog to digital” and “digital to analog,” and they refer respectively to the processes of bringing analog audio into a digital device and getting digital audio back out into the analog world. These are functions that we already use every day in our recordings — our audio interfaces handle this for us.
But, back in the day, if you had a hardware sampler (Akai S950, MPC, Emulator, Fairlight, etc), the device itself would have its own custom AD and DA chips onboard. And these old chips had a sound about them! They would variously make the sound a bit crunchier, or a bit “harder,” or a bit grittier, or a bit less hi-fi, or a bit “warmer.”
And, further, because CPU and memory were expensive back then, there were also always methods onboard for using less of them: bandwidth reduction, sampling-rate reduction, and bit-depth reduction. Each of these processes, which were typically user-configurable, also offered their own unique palettes for use and creative abuse.
And, great news: you can now get the sounds of these older AD/DA and sampling-related processes in your DAW. So cool! Here are three of my favorites:
https://www.inphonik.com/products/rx950-classic-ad-da-converter/ — emulates the sound of the Akai S950. Not versatile, but sounds fantastic. (US $19)
https://tal-software.com/products/tal-dac — this is both the most versatile and the best-sounding of the bunch; not only does it let you choose from a number of DAC emulations, but it also lets you design a virtual reconstruction filter, including jitter. (US $25)
https://www.hornetplugins.com/plugins/hornet-adda/ — this one also has a lot of user configurability, including both input and output saturation. (US $13)
It’s easy to get “mangled” sounds with any of these plugins, and that can for sure be fun. But where I tend to prefer them is in their subtler applications; they can rough up a sound in ways that are hard to put your finger on but which add a ton of emotional interest and a “finished” character.
Long live obsolete technology — jamie


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EMC (the company I work for) is the parent company of Iomega. Iomega released some cool stuff those of you who are educators may really like.
Storagezilla (another EMC blogger) explains Iomega v.Clone over on his blog. Its for Iomega USB devices, it basically allows you to clone your laptop, take the cloned image on your USB drive to another computer someplace else, and access all your applications, docs, movies, images, oh I don’t know that Camtasia video or Articulate eLearning module you are working on, etc on a remote computer. When you are done, just unplug the Iomega USB device. When you get home, sync up all the changes you made on the remote computer.
Sounds like a pretty cool tool if you are on the road training all the time!


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What are the benefits of solar?Solar has many benefits. It reduces your monthly solar bill to as low as $0 per month, lowers your CO2 emissions, and gives you independence from the grid. With a solar and battery setup, you can become self-sufficient and green.
How do solar photovoltaic (PV) panels work?Solar photovoltaic (PV) panels work by collecting the energy generated by the Sun’s photons (or light beams) to create an electric charge. They work best on bright, sunny days, and can be hindered by trees or cloud coverage.
Do my solar panels produce power when the sun isn’t shining?Solar panels do not produce power when it’s dark. To keep your produced power stored, we recommend adding a battery to your system. Batteries allow you to store your excess energy, instead of selling it back to the grid at a discounted rate. This helps you maximize your savings during the night.
Can solar power my whole house?Yes, solar panels can power your whole house! We always design your solar system with your energy needs in mind. To keep your house completely powered through cloudy days and at night, you’ll also need a battery.
Can solar power charge an EV?Yes, solar panels can charge an electric car. We recommend purchasing a battery for this, especially if you charge your car at night. You can also connect an electric vehicle charger to your system, which allows you to charge your car much faster than from the wall.
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The Misconception Between Artificial Intelligence and Human Intelligence: AI as a Complement, Not a Replacement
The confusion between the concepts of AI capabilities and intelligence is concerning. There are many articles that discuss a future where AI algorithms surpass human intelligence, which is illogical and impossible. Recently, statements made by Geoffrey Hinton, also known as “The godfather of AI,” shocked and made me lose all respect for him and his “intelligence.”
Hinton’s recent comments showed me that he does not understand the nature of AI or its abilities. He now believes that AI could eliminate humanity, comparing it to aliens landing on our planet and speaking English fluently without us realizing it. This type of talk belongs in cheap science fiction comics and Hollywood movies, not among scientists.
By the way, Hinton’s statement repeats the arguments of the Nazis about the necessity of expelling and exterminating the Jews of Germany, because they are seen as aliens who speak German fluently.
AI technology is a tool and will remain so. In the past, when humans were replaced by oxen on plows, people believed that the oxen were superior and would dominate the world, to the point of worshiping them. However, the oxen remained a tool and engine, and people replaced them with the invention of the mechanical engine. Like the oxen, AI is evolving rapidly and has already outperformed humans in certain areas, such as playing chess and translating languages.
This is natural, as AI cannot forget and can process vast amounts of data quickly. This makes AI more powerful than humans, like the oxen on the plow. However, it does not make AI smarter than humans. These abilities are muscles, not intelligence.
It should be noted that human intelligence and AI intelligence are fundamentally different. Human intelligence is a complex and multidimensional phenomenon that includes not only cognitive abilities but also emotional, social, and ethical aspects. On the other hand, AI is designed to perform specific tasks and solve problems based on programmed algorithms and data.
Although AI is capable of processing large amounts of data and detecting complex patterns, it lacks creativity, intuition, empathy, and ethical thinking that human intelligence possesses. Human intelligence also has the ability to continuously learn, adapt to new situations, and develop new knowledge and skills. AI is not capable of adapting.
Therefore, it is unlikely that AI will completely replace human intelligence or replicate all aspects of it. However, AI can complement human intelligence as a tool and in different ways, such as developing routine tasks, providing insights and recommendations, and assisting in decision-making processes.
In short, AI is a tool to expand human capabilities and intelligence. Its existence has no value without the existence of humans, much like the value of the oxen for the plow and the plowed land.


The first mission of the Artemis program, which aims to send men back to the Moon, should be launched at the end of the month. Its goal will be to search for water on the surface of our satellite….
The Artemis 1 mission is about to be launched. NASA has deployed its Orion capsule on top of the SLS launcher. Although the American space agency had to interrupt the test of its rocket following a problem of pressurization of the tank, the launch should take place on August 29. The main objective of the mission is to put the Orion spacecraft into lunar orbit without a crew. But this one also embarks several microsatellites, in charge of mapping the water-rich zones.
The rocket will carry two CubeSats. These are tiny satellites, about the size of a shoebox. These, named Lunar IceCube and Lunar Polar Hydrogen Mapper (LunaH-Map), will help scientists establish an ideal landing zone for future manned Artemis missions. Next year, NASA is expected to launch a robotic mission with the same objective.
NASA prepares for future manned missions
The discovery of water is crucial to a long-duration facility, as astronauts hope to use the ice to produce breathable air and rocket fuel. Mark Lupisella, head of exploration research and development at NASA, thus states: “This is not only important for science, but it could also be important for reducing the cost of human missions in the long run.”
The mission will also test a new ion propulsion thruster. Should this test be successful, it would represent a significant advance in the field. NASA says, “The ion propulsion system is an innovative technology that will open the door to exploration of the solar system with small satellite platforms, ushering in a new era of space exploration.”


Corona Borealis Supercluster
A recent article in a popular Astronomy Magazine prompted me to search out this supercluster.? You see, the image in the publication was taken with the Mount Palomar 200 inche telescope with film.? The sensitivity of amateur equipment has come a long way in the past few years.? I was very pleased with the results.? In the photograph below, four stars are visible. The remaining objects visible are galaxies. The average distance to these galaxies is estimated to be one billion light years.
14" SCT at F3.3, ST7 30 minutes


HP LP3065 is a high performance LCD television, which provides fantastic color reproduction, screen height rotation and adjustment, high brightness and wide viewing angles. It also offers stellar performance, but it lacks connection options and adjustment features. One of the exclusive and extensive features found in this model is the super high 2560 x 1600 pixel resolution. The movies look great on the large screen, with its excellent wide viewing angles and color reproduction. It comes with dark gray chassis with dull finish and features vaguely round corners. The bezel measures 0.9 inch long on the right and left sides, and one inch on the bottom and top. At the back of the screen, you will the ventilation system, backlight and connectivity options. The HP LP3065 comes with 3 DVI ports as the standard video connections, and doesnt come with any HDMI connection. It would have been better if HP featured onscreen display. The LP3065s screen boasts 2560 x 1600 pixel resolution with 16:10 aspect ratio. Hewlett Packard backs LP3065 with three-year limited labor and parts warranty, which covers the backlight as well.
Dell G2410 provides all round stellar performance at an affordable price along with intuitively designed onscreen display and unique energy consumption options. It also provides energy conscious interface and outstanding performance at an affordable price. The G2410 is available for the price of $299 and comes with 24-inch TN screen with low power consumption and stellar performance. The high resolution 24-inch display is plainly designed with black matte finish and angular features. The bezel measures 0.75 inch long on all sides, while on the back of the screen, you will ventilation system, backlight and connection options. Standard features on Dell include 1920 x 1080 pixel resolution and contrast ratio of 1,000:1. Overall, both models are considered as some of the ultimate televisions in the market that offer plethora of features and options.


What is an ISSU?
Cisco NX-OS software supports in-service software upgrades (ISSUs) on devices with dual supervisor modules. An ISSU can update the software images on your device without disrupting data traffic. Only control traffic is disrupted.
An ISSU updates the following images:
- Kickstart image
- System image
- Supervisor module BIOS
- Data module image
- Data module BIOS
- Connectivity management processor (CMP) image
- CMP BIOS
ISSU Process is outlined below
When you upgrade the Cisco NX-OS software, you upgrade the software for all virtual device contexts (VDCs) on the physical device. You cannot upgrade the Cisco NX-OS software for an individual VDC.
Starting with Cisco NX-OS Release 5.2(1), multiple linecards can be simultaneously upgraded, and the infrastructure support is available. This decreases the ISSU time when compared with an ISSU upgrade that is done serially (one card at a time).
To start a parallel upgrade, use the following command: install all kickstart image system image parallel
Up to three linecards can be upgraded in parallel with this command.
Prerequisites for Upgrading the Cisco NX-OS Software
Use the show configuration session summary command to verify that you have no active configuration sessions.
Cisco NX-OS Software Upgrade Guidelines
Schedule the upgrade when your network is stable and steady. Ensure that everyone who has access to the device or the network is not configuring the device or the network during this time. You cannot configure a device during an upgrade.
Verify that sufficient space is available in the location where you are copying the images. This location includes the active and standby supervisor module bootflash: (internal to the device). Internal bootflash: has approximately 250 MB of free space available.
Avoid power interruption during any install procedure, which can corrupt the software image.
Connectivity to remote servers
Configure the IPv4 address or IPv6 address for the 10/100/1000 BASE-T Ethernet port connection (interface mgmt0).
Ensure that the device has a route to the remote server. The device and the remote server must be in the same subnetwork if you do not have a router to route traffic between subnets.
Ensure that the specified system and kickstart images are compatible with each other.
If the kickstart image is not specified, the device uses the current running kickstart image.
If you specify a different system image, ensure that it is compatible with the running kickstart image.
Retrieve the images in one of two ways:
Images are locally available on the switch.
Images are in a remote location and you specify the destination using the remote server parameters and the filename to be used locally.
ISSU Failure Conditions
The following situations cause the installation to fail to complete:
- If the standby supervisor module bootflash: file system does not have sufficient space to accept the updated image.
- If the specified system and kickstart images are not compatible.
- If the network or device is configured while the upgrade is in progress.
- If a Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) topology change occurs while the upgrade is in progress.
- If the install all command is entered on the standby supervisor module.
- If the install all command does not reference the default bootflash: in a dual supervisor module configuration.
- If a module is removed while the upgrade is in progress.
- If the device has any power disruption while the upgrade is in progress.
- If the entire path for the remote server location is not specified accurately.
- If some FEX ports are operating in LACP fast rate mode.
- If images are incompatible after an upgrade. For example, an I/O module image may be incompatible with the system image, or a kickstart image may be incompatible with a system image. This is also identified by theshow install all impact command in the compatibility check section of the output (under the Bootable column).
- If a linecard is in failure state, the ISSU will abort.
Upgrading a Device with Dual Supervisor Modules
The install all command supports in-service software upgrades (ISSUs) on devices that have dual supervisor modules and performs the following actions:
- Determines whether the upgrade will be disruptive and asks if you want to continue.
- Ensure that you have enough space in the standby bootflash.
- Copies the kickstart and system images to the standby supervisor module.
- Sets the KICKSTART and SYSTEM boot variables.
- Reloads the standby supervisor module with the new Cisco NX-OS software.
- Reloads the active supervisor module with the new Cisco NX-OS software, which causes a switchover to the newly upgraded standby supervisor module.
- Upgrades the line cards.
- The Connectivity Management Processor (CMP) on both supervisors will get upgraded.
Upgrade Procedure Summary
Upgrade Procedure Summary
Step 1 Back up configurations
Step 2 Log in to the console port on both of the active and standby supervisor modules.
Step 3 Log in to Cisco.com and download the latest Cisco NX-OS kickstart and system images to a server.
Step 4 Download the Cisco NX-OS kickstart and system images from the server to your device using the copy command.
Step 5 Save the device configuration using the copy running-config startup-config vdc-all command.
Step 6 Enter the install all command at the active supervisor command prompt to upgrade the Cisco NX-OS software on your device.
Note A supervisor module switchover occurs during the software installation.
switch# install all kickstart n7000-s1-kickstart.7.2.0.D1.1.bin system n7000-s1-dk18.104.22.168.D1.1.bin
The above procedures and information was provided my Cisco’s technical documents found on their web site. It’s mostly prep work before performing an ISSU, and quit easy to execute. Good luck.


HIGHLY SKILLED TECH
Technical experience you can count on who truly understand what it takes to build a high-performing technical team
The dynamics of tech recruitment are like no other industry. It is one of the few sectors that has more roles than it does talented professionals which completely reverses the hiring protocol.
This makes it essential for tech recruiters to possess the technical knowledge and experience required to engage at an in-depth level. By truly understanding the finer technical knowledge, it instills confidence with all stakeholders and enables us to deliver only the best tech talent the industry has to offer.
For us here at Talented Recruitment, tech is more than just a career, it’s a way of life. This is the mindset we adopt when recruiting for our own internal tech team as well as when we recruit for our clients.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, Talented Recruitment Group play a pivotal role in connecting skilled professionals with innovative companies. Some of the key sectors we cover include:
From web and mobile app developers to software engineers, we specialise in sourcing the best coding talent. These professionals are the backbone of tech innovation, creating and maintaining software solutions.
Managed Service Providers (MSPs)
An area we have a vast amount of experience in is MSPs. Talented Recruitment Group have an extensive portfolio of MSP businesses who we have been partnered with since our incecption. We truly understand the requirements of MSPs and the different channels which are critical to a successful MSP including support, service delivery, sales, marketing and more.
Given the increasing importance of cybersecurity, Talented Recruitment Group specialise in sourcing industry experts. This sector includes roles such as ethical hackers, security analysts, and information security officers.
Data Science and Analytics
Talented Recruitment Group understands the growing need for data-driven decision-making. We excel in identifying data scientists, analysts, and engineers who harness the power of data to drive business insights.
AI and Machine Learning
As AI and ML continue to transform industries, Talented Recruitment Group is adept at recruiting machine learning engineers, AI researchers, and NLP specialists, contributing to cutting-edge AI projects.
Cloud technologies are integral to modern businesses. Talented Recruitment Group have a vast amount of experience in sourcing cloud architects, engineers, and specialists who design, implement, and maintain cloud infrastructure for companies of all sizes.
IoT (Internet of Things)
IoT is shaping the future, connecting devices and sensors. Talented Recruitment Group is well-versed in finding talent for IoT hardware and software development, supporting innovation across industries.
Our expertise extends to blockchain, a technology with diverse applications. Talented Recruitment Group identify blockchain developers and experts who work on secure and transparent digital ledger systems.
E-commerce and Digital Marketing
In the digital age, e-commerce and digital marketing are crucial. Talented Recruitment Group specialise in hiring e-commerce managers, digital marketers, and SEO experts who drive online success.
The healthcare industry’s tech transformation has been explosive over the last few years. Talented Recruitment Group connect healthcare organisations with IT professionals who develop solutions for improved patient care.
Gaming and Entertainment
With a passion for technology, Talented Recruitment Group cover the gaming sector, helping companies find game developers, designers, and artists. Additionally, we engage with the entertainment tech sector, including streaming platforms and virtual reality.
In each of these sectors, Talented Recruitment Group leverage industry knowledge, networking, and a client-centric approach to match top talent with organisations seeking their expertise. We commitment to staying updated, offering personalised service, and promoting diversity which ensures that Talented Recruitment Group remains a valuable partner in the tech recruitment ecosystem.
Talented Recruitment Group’s Head Office is based in Bournemouth but specialises in Tech Recruitment across the entire UK as well as Europe and the US. Whether it’s local talent or remote talent, we’re well positioned to cover all requirements.


X-Ray Powder Diffractometer (XRD) is one of the most powerful and established technique for material structural analysis, capable of providing information about the structure of a material at the atomic level. It is a high-tech, non-destructive technique for analyzing a wide range of materials, including metals, minerals, polymers, catalysts, plastics, biological materials, pharmaceuticals, thin- film coatings, ceramics, crystals and semiconductors. XRD is the most wanted tool for industry and research institutes especially for material investigation, characterization and quality control.
Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy- Attenuated Total Reflection (FTIR-ATR), is a versatile and powerful technique for structural characterization of organic and inorganic molecules in solids, liquids and gaseous forms. It is a powerful tool for identifying types of chemical bonds in a molecule by producing an infrared absorption spectrum that is like a molecular fingerprint. Infrared spectrum is useful in identifying the functional groups like -OH, -CN, -CO, -CH, -NH2, etc. It can be used for both qualitative and quantitative studies.
UV-Vis-NIR Spectrophotometery is a method to measure how much a chemical substance absorbs light, by measuring the intensity of light as a beam of light passes through sample. The optical absorption by samples in the ultraviolet, visible and near infrared regions are measured with this instrument. This instrument is used for absorption and transmittance measurement of solution and solid samples. The Integrating Sphere (ISR) attachment provides diffused reflectance spectra of solid samples, such as powders, papers and cloths, even up to 1400 nm


In anticipation of the impending Windows 10 operating system release, speculation surrounding the next flagship phone to feature Windows 10 grew among avid Windows Phone fans. In recent conferences, Microsoft hasn’t wasted much time before declaring the company’s commitment to mobile software, but has refrained from providing specific details. Some things, however, can be predicted with reasonable accuracy. The HTC One M9 and the LG G4 are likely candidates to run the new operating system (see more about the LG G4 below). Whether the phone model names will be changed for their Windows 10 versions is anyone’s guess. The real game changer for Windows Phone would be a well-received Nokia Lumia- a phone produced specifically with the guidance of Windows’ developers. Based on the language Microsoft has been using for its promotion, a “premium” Nokia Lumia phone will probably be priced higher than competitors in the field. The question is, should anyone be interested in a new Nokia Lumia? Given recent developments, it might not be too early to make that judgement.
Microsoft has placed an emphasis on marketing its new “digital assistant” named Cortana in hopes of earning the public’s interest. But Cortana is off to an earlier than expected start due to a leaked Cortana application for Google Android. Some experimenting with the Android application was attempted by ProvideFree, but bugs in the software prevent extensive testing. Nonetheless, it does look like the interface lacks any features that differentiates Cortana from Apple’s Siri, or the more powerful “Google Now” software. Cortana faces competition from more than just smartphone competitors. The Amazon Echo, a standalone device with potential digital assistant-like capabilities, was just recently released. Regardless of Cortana’s functionality, Microsoft is already late at gaining traction in the proposed market for digital assistants in a similar way to being a latecomer in the smartphone market. The presentiment is enough to squash high expectations. And fundamentally, even if society is ready for digital assistants, devices such as the Amazon Echo will be better equipped to target the niche. It’s also worth mentioning that Amazon’s digital assistant, Alexa, is no longer limited to the Echo device. Amazon boasts Alexa is “straight-forward and free” for developers to use. In essence, Amazon may have created the most competitive development environment for digital assistants, paving the way for future innovations on voice-based technology.
A Powerful Nokia Lumia 950/XL (or 940/XL)?
The greatest hope for Windows 10 Mobile as of now would be the Nokia Lumia 950 and 950 XL. Originally rumored to be named Lumia 940 and Lumia 950XL, a Chinese media company released technical specifications suggesting the phone will feature some of the latest parts. Yet the latest is not always the greatest. The Nokia Lumia 950XL is the high-end version of the device, and it features an eight-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 810. Busting a common misconception, many earlier eight-core CPUs weren’t able to utilize all its cores at once. The Snapdragon 810 is different from octa-core predecessors in its ability to break this barrier by using all eight cores at any single moment. Qualcomm owe’s this advance to using the heterogeneous multi-processing mode of ARM’s computing architecture. The ARM “big.LITTLE” architecture used for the processors consists of a high-performance quad-core processor and a quad-core power-efficient processor. (This does not necessarily have to be a quad-core, as will be explained later.) The combination of these two processing packages make up the “big” and “LITTLE” of the ARM architecture’s name. The cluster mode of big.LITTLE, as the name suggests, works by handling clusters of the CPUs. The mode mentioned earlier, heterogeneous multi-processing (HMP), allows each core to be initiated and terminated independently, making it the most efficient and most powerful mode of the ARM big.LITTLE architecture. Unfortunately for the prospects of the Nokia 950XL, there is one catch. Research by arstechnica has shown that the Snapdragon 810 overheats considerably within a short period of time, which is enough to reduce performance (a processor throttles down its frequency when the heat is too high to prevent overheating). On the other hand, a processor on the lower-end of the Snapdragon 800 series was found to perform more consistently without heat suppressing its performance. The Snapdragon 808 achieves this success by using a dual-core ARM A-57 (big) in conjunction with the power-efficient A-53 processor (LITTLE), instead of using the Snapdragon 810’s configuration of a quad-core A-57 with the A-53. The reduction of two cores isn’t going to weigh much on comparable performance of the Snapdragon 808, but it also uses the Adreno 418 GPU for graphics, which is inferior to Snapdragon 810’s Adreno 430 GPU. Nevertheless, the Snapdragon 808 features more durable performance over the long-run, and is the CPU of choice for the Nokia 950. It wouldn’t be a far fetched statement to say that the Nokia 950 could be better suited for gaming than the XL model, unless Nokia develops a fantastic cooling technique for the Snapdragon 810. Not much can be determined from the other specifications. Both phones feature 3GB RAM, 32GB storage, and USB-C port, but this is something expected from the upcoming generation of smartphones. The Lumia 950 will feature a large 5.2 inch screen, while the Lumia 950XL stretches it by half an inch. The only other notable feature for both phones is a 20 megapixel camera. Though promising, megapixels are meaningless without an evaluation of the cameras sensors. As one would observe, many factors may affect the future of the new Lumia devices. Moreover, these specifications are not set in stone nor officially confirmed by either Microsoft or Nokia.
Facing the Competition
For all the bells and whistles a future Nokia Lumia 950 and 950XL may boast, Nokia must contend with competition that has a head-start. The LG G4 was released in April of 2015 for the Android OS, and has features almost identical to the rumored Lumia 950/XL specifications. The Snapdragon 808 is already being utilized by LG. The device also features a 2K resolution screen (1440×2560), 3GB RAM, 32GB storage, and even a high quality 16 mega-pixel camera. Will the lack of the newer USB-C port sway buyers? That is yet to be seen, but it is safe to say that pricing will be a bigger factor given all the similarities between these devices. The full specifications of the Lumia 950 is compared with the G4 below.
|Nokia Lumia 950||LG G4|
|5.2-inch Display||5.5-inch Display|
|2K Resolution (Quad HD?)||2K/Quad HD Resolution|
|Qualcomm Snapdragon 808||Qualcomm Snapdragon 808|
|3GB RAM||3GB RAM|
|32GB Storage||32GB Storage|
|20.0MP Back-Camera||16.0MP Back-Camera|
|5.0MP Front-Camera||8.0MP Front-Camera|
|3,000mAh battery||3,000mAh battery|
Worth The Excitement?
The limited insight into the future of Windows 10 Mobile doesn’t give much content for the purpose of drawing conclusions. With that in mind, it’s best to conclude by re-visiting key points. First and foremost, a Nokia Lumia leading the smartphone market would be the most impressive way for Windows 10 to be noticed. Yet, challenges persist. Cortana and USB-C aren’t usually deciding factors, but price has always been one. The LG G4 will most likely be priced more attractively than the Noka Lumia. Even if the Lumia manages to release within the first quarter of 2016, it’ll be 8 months after the G4 release. That’s a long time for the tech world, and enough time for another processor to start overshadowing the Snapdragon 808. Suppose, the Nokia Lumia 950XL manages to use the Snapdragon 810 without throttling down performance. It would still face stiff competition from newer smartphones with potentially lower prices. Overall, the Nokia Lumia 950/XL isn’t promising at all. But if there’s hope, it should be placed in the smaller Lumia 950.
Update: One of our team members has noted that there could be confusion about Microsoft’s relationship with Nokia. Nokia is not part of Microsoft, but Microsoft continues to hint at Windows 10 Mobile phones with the Nokia Lumia series. Not much (if anything) has been said about phones directly manufactured by Microsoft.


Blackmagic Design’s Showcases New ATEM Mini Pro and HyperDeck Studio Mini
ATEM Mini Pro ($595) is a new low cost live production switcher with all the features of ATEM Mini but now with extra features for recording, streaming and monitoring. It includes 4 standards converted HDMI inputs, USB webcam out, HDMI out, Fairlight audio mixer with EQ and dynamics, DVE for picture in picture, transition effects, green screen chroma key, 20 stills media pool for titles and free ATEM Software Control. ATEM Mini Pro also includes direct recording to USB flash disks in H.264 and direct streaming via Ethernet to YouTube Live and more. There’s also a multiview with 4 cameras, media, preview and program plus status of recording, streaming and audio.
Blackmagic Camera Update 6.9 (free) is a new software update for its popular Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and 6K models that include powerful studio camera features. Now customers can connect to an ATEM Mini switcher and get control of the camera parameters, lens and tally light. ATEM Mini can control up to 4 cameras via the HDMI video connection and ensure all cameras are perfectly matched for a professional live studio workflow. Now the same Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera can work as a digital film camera and a studio camera.
HyperDeck Studio Mini v7.1 (free) is a major new software update that adds multiple new features to HyperDeck Studio Mini broadcast recorders. The new updates include a new H.264 codec that supports true interlaced HD formats, a new AAC audio codec allowing uploading files direct to YouTube, much faster Ethernet transfers of 110 MB/s and support for longer duration in a single file of at least 3 hours.
If you would like to learn more please visit: www.BlackmagicDesign.comhttp://puntomagazine.net/blackmagic-designs-showcases-new-atem-mini-pro-and-hyperdeck-studio-mini/VIDEOATEM Mini Pro ($595) is a new low cost live production switcher with all the features of ATEM Mini but now with extra features for recording, streaming and monitoring. It includes 4 standards converted HDMI inputs, USB webcam out, HDMI out, Fairlight audio mixer with EQ and dynamics, DVE...Punto Magazine email@example.com Magazine


The Pentagon has a laser that can identify people from a distance, by their heartbeat. You will be identified even if you cover your face. Everyone’s heart is different. Like the iris or fingerprint, our unique cardiac signature can be used as a way to tell us apart. Crucially, it can be done from a distance. The Pentagon developed a device called ‘Jetson’ that can identify people without seeing their face: instead, it detects their unique cardiac signature with an infrared laser. How does this work? Contact infrared sensors work by detecting the changes in the reflection of infrared light caused by bloodflow. By contrast, the new device, called Jetson, uses a technique known as laser vibrometry to detect the surface movement caused by the heartbeat. This works thoughtypical clothing like a shirt and a jacket. Note: The Pentagon is planning to deploy this technology in the middle-east countries where woman covers their faces with a veil. Even if you cover your face entirely, you will be identified.


Circuit Breakers Explained
In the world of electrical systems, particularly in caravans, vehicles, and boats, 12V circuit breakers play a vital role in safeguarding against electrical faults and overloads. In this blog, we'll delve into the fundamentals of 12V circuit breakers, exploring their purpose, advantages over fuses, applications, and key features to consider when selecting one for your needs.
What is a circuit breaker?
A circuit breaker is an electrical device designed to automatically interrupt the flow of electricity in a circuit when it detects excessive current. Think of it as a safety mechanism that "breaks" or interrupts the circuit to prevent damage to electrical components, wiring, and devices connected to the circuit. In essence, circuit breakers serve as protective switches that help maintain the integrity and safety of electrical systems.
What is the difference between a circuit breaker and a fuse?
While both circuit breakers and fuses serve the purpose of protecting electrical circuits from overloads and faults, they operate differently. Fuses consist of a metal wire or element that melts when exposed to excessive current, breaking the circuit. In contrast, circuit breakers use an switch style mechanism to trip and open the circuit when they detect abnormal current levels. Unlike fuses, circuit breakers can be reset after tripping, eliminating the need for replacement and providing convenience.
What are the benefits of circuit breakers compared to fuses?
Circuit breakers offer several advantages over fuses when installed in your 12v system.
- The ability to be reset after tripping, eliminating the need for replacement.
- Improved reliability and longevity, as they are not prone to degradation over time like fuses.
- The ability to manually trip the circuit breaker to isolate the power source which is helpful if the vehicle is being stored and not used.
- Stronger connections. Circuit breakers use nut and bolt style connections which are more resilient in tough conditions
- Larger amp capacity
- Circuit breakers are typically more expensive than individual fuses to initially buy
- Circuit breakers take up a larger footprint compared to fuses when installed
- Circuit breakers are suited to applications of 30A and above, where fuses can be set at much smaller amp limits
When are circuit breakers used in caravan, vehicle, and boat applications?
Circuit breakers are used in various applications within caravans, vehicles, and boats, where they serve to protect electrical circuits and devices from damage due to overloads and faults. They are commonly found in the electrical systems where high amp rated circuits are required, including charging batteries, running inverters or powering large draw accessories (winch, light bars, compressors etc). In essence, circuit breakers are employed wherever there is a need for reliable and effective protection against electrical faults and overloads.
What are some features to look out for when buying a circuit breaker?
When selecting a circuit breaker for your specific application, there are several features to consider. These include the current rating, voltage rating, trip characteristics (such as thermal or magnetic trip), number of poles, and mounting type.
Current Rating: Check the circuit breaker current/amp rating matches the manufacturers requirements for your installation.
Voltage Rating: Check that the circuit breaker is capable of handling the voltage of your circuit. Most circuit breakers can handle above 24v which makes them suitable for a large range of applications.
Mounting style: There are a few different styles to consider when selecting a circuit breaker.
- Flush Mount: Some models are flush mount where the wires are run behind the panel that the circuit breaker is mounted to. This leaves a clean finish, however you would need to have access to the rear of the panel.
- Surface Mount: The most common style of circuit breaker is the surface mount. Simple to install, you mount the circuit breaker and wire in your terminals. You can also visually check the terminals frequently as they are accessible in front of the panel.
- Splash/Protective Covers: Some surface mount circuit breakers can have a splash cover to protect the terminal connections. This can help when terminals are exposed to the elements or if you can to protect the circuit breaker from being bumped and accidently switched off during travel.
In conclusion, 12V circuit breakers play a crucial role in maintaining the safety and integrity of electrical systems in caravans, vehicles, and boats. Offering advantages over fuses in terms of convenience, reliability, and amp capacity, circuit breakers provide effective protection against overloads and faults. Whether in charging batteries, running inverters or powering large draw accessories like winches, light bars or compressors circuit breakers serve as essential components that ensure the smooth and safe operation of electrical systems on the move. With their ability to safeguard against electrical hazards and provide peace of mind, circuit breakers stand as a critical part of your 12v electrical system.


These workshops were pre-approved by the VIS Executive Committee. Please visit their individual websites for details on the topics and submission deadlines.
- VIS4DH: 8th Workshop on Visualization for the Digital Humanities
- VISxAI: 6th Workshop on Visualization for AI Explainability
- TopoInVis: Workshop on Topological Data Analysis and Visualization
- VAHC: 14th Workshop on Visual Analytics in Healthcare
Additional workshops will be selected through our submission/review process.
VIS4DH: 8th Workshop on Visualization for the Digital Humanities
Alfie Abdul-Rahman, King’s College London
Eric Alexander, Carleton College
The VIS4DH workshop brings together researchers and practitioners from the fields of visualization and the humanities to discuss new research directions at the intersection of visualization and (digital) humanities research.
VISxAI: 6th Workshop on Visualization for AI Explainability
Angie Boggust, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mennatallah El-Assady, ETH AI Center
Fred Hohman, Apple
Adam Perer, Carnegie Mellon University
Hendrik Strobelt, MIT-IBM Watson AI Lab
Zijie Jay Wang, Georgia Tech
The role of visualization in artificial intelligence (AI) gained significant attention in recent years. With the growing complexity of AI models, the critical need for understanding their inner-workings has increased. Visualization is potentially a powerful technique to fill such a critical need.
The goal of this workshop is to initiate a call for “explainables” / “explorables” that explain how AI techniques work using visualization. We believe the VIS community can leverage their expertise in creating visual narratives to bring new insight into the often obfuscated complexity of AI systems.
TopoInVis: Workshop on Topological Data Analysis and Visualization
Paul Rosen, University of South Florida
The IEEE VIS Workshop on Topological Data Analysis and Visualization aims at being an inclusive forum for the fast dissemination of the latest results in theory, algorithms, and applications of topological methods for the interactive and visual analysis of data. This workshop is a remodeling of the established TopoInVis workshop series, with the goal of being more diverse (in terms of applications) and inclusive (in terms of communities), with a clear will to open to other members of the visualization community potentially interested in topological methods, or experts in topological methods from other communities willing to experiment with interactive and visual applications.
VAHC: 14th Workshop on Visual Analytics in Healthcare
Jürgen Bernard, University of Zurich
Annie T. Chen, University of Washington
Danny T.Y. Wu, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
The Workshop on Visual Analytics in Healthcare is the premier research event exploring the application of data visualization and visual analytics to biomedicine. VAHC 2022 will bring together medical experts, leading scientists, and visionaries to discuss opportunities and challenges in using visual analytics techniques to help patients, clinicians, public health researchers, and others leverage the power of complex health datasets.


Position: Associate Professor
Areas of Research Interests
1. Graphene-based materials as anodes for high performance lithium-ion batteries
Ultrathin-shell graphene hollow spheres and porous graphene nanosheets have been designed and synthesized by a simple template assisted method without surfactant and freeze-drying technology, respectively. The as-prepared graphene-based materials exhibit outstanding electrochemical performance as an anode material for lithium-ion batteries. In addition, a new facile approach is proposed to synthesize high-level nitrogen-doped graphene sheets by thermal annealing pristine graphene sheets and low-cost industrial material melamine.
2. Facile Synthesis of Hollow Co3O4-embedded Carbon/Reduced Graphene Oxides Nanocomposites for use as Efficient Electrocatalysts in Oxygen Evolution Reaction
The development of non-noble-metal electrocatalysts that are both efficient and stable is of upmost important for the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) which is employed in renewable-energy technologies. The manuscript reports a novel hybrid nanostructure comprised of hollow Co3O4-embedded carbon/reduced graphene oxides (Co3O4-C/rGO-W) by a facile synthetic route involving the pyrolysis-oxidation of ZIF-67/GO-W. The as-obtained hollow Co3O4-C/rGO-W exhibits rather low overpotential of 382 mV at the current density of 10 mA·cm-2 for OER in 0.1 M KOH and the low Tafel slope of 62 mV/decade. A stable potential of about 1.70 V were maintained up to 36000 s, which outperforms many state-of-the-art Co-based OER electrocatalysts.
3. Heptanuclear Co, Ni and mixed Co-Ni clusters as high-performance water oxidation electrocatalysts
Developing efficient water oxidation catalysts (WOCs) made of earth-abundant elements has attracted extensive attention during recent decades. To achieve overall water splitting, it is essential to develop catalysts with low cost, high catalytic activity, and good stability for water oxidation. This research describes that heptanuclear Co, Ni and mixed Co-Ni clusters can be used as efficient catalysts for oxygen evolution reaction (OER). Compared to the reported molecular water oxidation catalysts, the present catalyst showed comparable activity.
 Jiahui Zhang, Fang Li, Weibin Chen, Changshui Wang, Dandan Cai*, Facile synthesis of hollow Co3O4-embedded carbon/reduced graphene oxides nanocomposites for use as efficient electrocatalysts in oxygen evolution reaction, Electrochimica Acta 300 (2019) 123-130.
 Dandan Cai, Ali Han, Pei-Yu Yang, Yan-Fang Wu, Pingwu Du*, Mohamedally Kurmoo, Ming-Hua Zeng*, Heptanuclear Co, Ni and mixed Co-Ni clusters as high-performance water oxidation electrocatalysts, Electrochimica Acta 249 (2017) 343-352.
 Dandan Cai*, Changshui Wang, Caiyan Shi, Ni Tan, Facile synthesis of N and S co-doped graphene sheets as anode materials for high-performance lithium-ion batteries, Journal of Alloys and Compounds 731 (2018) 235-242.
 Ming-Hua Jiang, Dandan Cai*, Ni Tan, Nitrogen-doped Graphene Sheets Prepared from Different Graphene-Based Precursors as High Capacity Anode Materials for Lithium-Ion Batteries, International Journal of Electrochemical Science 12 (2017) 7154-7165.
 Changshui Wang, Jiahui Zhang, Caiyan Shi, Dandan Cai*, Facile Synthesis of Ni-Co LDH Nanocages with Improved Electrocatalytic Activity for Water Oxidation Reaction, International Journal of Electrochemical Science 12 (2017) 10003-10014.
 Dandan Cai, Dongdong Li, Liang-Xin Ding*, Suqing Wang, Haihui Wang*, Interconnected a-Fe2O3 nanosheet arrays as high-performance anode materials for lithium-ion batteries, Electrochimica Acta 192 (2016) 407-413.
 Dandan Cai, Liang-Xin Ding*, Suqing Wang, Zhong Li, Min Zhu, Haihui Wang*, Facile synthesis of ultrathin-shell graphene hollow spheres for high-performance lithium-ion batteries, Electrochimica Acta 139 (2014) 96-103.
 Dandan Cai, Suqing Wang, Liangxin Ding*, Peichao Lian, Shanqing Zhang, Feng Peng, Haihui Wang*, Superior cycle stability of graphene nanosheets prepared by freeze-drying process as anodes for lithium-ion batteries, Journal of Power Sources 254 (2014) 198-203.
 Dandan Cai, Suqing Wang, Peichao Lian, Xuefeng Zhu, Dongdong Li, Weishen Yang, Haihui Wang*, Superhigh capacity and rate capability of high-level nitrogen-doped graphene sheets as anode materials for lithium-ion batteries, Electrochimica Acta 90 (2013) 492-497.
 Dandan Cai, Peichao Lian, Xuefeng Zhu, Shuzhao Liang, Weishen Yang, Haihui Wang*, High specific capacity of TiO2-graphene nanocomposite as an anode material for lithium-ion batteries in an enlarged potential, Electrochimica Acta 74 (2012) 65-72.
 Dandan Cai, Dongdong Li, Suqing Wang, Xuefeng Zhu, Weishen Yang, Shanqing Zhang, Haihui Wang*, High rate capability of TiO2/nitrogen-doped graphene nanocomposite as an anode material for lithium-ion batteries, Journal of Alloys and Compounds 561 (2013) 54-58.
 Peichao Lian; Dandan Cai, Kangbi Luo, Yu Jia, Yanlin Sun, Haihui Wang*, Preparation and electrochemical properties of (Fe2.5Ti0.5)1.04O4-graphene nanocomposite, Electrochimica Acta 104 (2013) 267-273.
 Linghui Yu, Dandan Cai, Haihui Wang*, Maria-Magdalena Titirici*, Hydrothermal Synthesis of SnO2 and SnO2@C Nanorods and Their Application as Anode Materials for Lithium-Ion Batteries. RSC Advances 38 (2013) 17281-17286.
 Linghui Yu, Dandan Cai, Haihui Wang*, Maria-Magdalena Titirici*, Synthesis of Microspherical LiFePO4-Carbon Composites for Lithium-Ion Batteries. Nanomaterials 3 (2013) 443-452.
 Le Zhang, Suqing Wang, Dandan Cai, Peichao Lian, Xuefeng Zhu, Weishen Yang, Haihui Wang*, Li3V2(PO4)3@C/grapehne composite with improved cycling performance as cathode material for lithium-ion batteries, Electrochimica Acta 91 (2013) 108-113.
 Jingjuan Chen, Suqing Wang, Dandan Cai, Haihui Wang*, Porous SiO2 as a separator to improve the electrochemical performance of spinel LiMn2O4 cathode, Journal of Membrane Science 449 (2014) 169-175.
 Peichao Lian*, Jingyi Wang, Dandan Cai, Liangxin Ding, Qingming Jia, Haihui Wang*, Porous SnO2@C/graphene nanocomposite with 3D carbon conductive network as a superior anode material for lithium-ion batteries, Electrochimica Acta 116 (2014) 103-110.
 Dongdong Li, Liang-Xin Ding*, Suqing Wang, Dandan Cai, Haihui Wang*, Ultrathin and High-Ordered CoO Nanosheet Arrays for Lithium-Ion Batteries with High Cycle Stability and Rate Capability, Journal of Materials Chemistry A 2(2014) 5625-5630.


What a PEMF is and What Is the Difference among PEMF Devices There is electrical energy that powers the human body. This energy is produced within the body and from the outside. The earth has the capacity to produce its own electromagnetic energy. The human body also has a way of generating its own form of this energy. This energy is required by the cells and the cell components to carry out their activities. Falling ill makes the cells weaker. The cells do not have enough energy. In this case, they needed to be recharged so that they can resume their roles. This form of energy can be provided to the body cells using the pulsated electromagnetic field devices. The energy has been very vital in treatment of chronic pain. Since this treatment makes the cells stronger promoting healing, it is a natural treatment. The technology has been used in Europe for forty years and has been approved by FDA as safe and effective. It makes people get relief from chronic pain. To fully appreciate the performance of the PEMF devices, just imagine of a cell phone that has gone low in power. You connect the same to the charger and then have it serve you. The PEMF device will work just like a charger to your cells. It then recharges the cells that are low in power. It recharges even the healthy cells though you may not feel the difference from healthy cells. The treatment applies to different conditions such as cancer, depression, and arthritis. These devices are not similar, and manufacturers have their own model of the PEMF device. When you go searching for them, you know the differences in the PEMF devices. The power level of the PEMF device is one of the critical differences. The power of the device can be as low as the earth electromagnetic field to as 10,000 of the same. Mostly, the low power devices will be used for cellular health and bone healing. The high power devices are applied for cases of degenerative diseases, sports injuries, trauma accidents, and surgery. Pain relief is mostly done using the high power devices. Another difference in the machines is the continuous or pulsed waveform. The high power devices are mostly pulsated waveforms while the low power devices have the continuous waveform. The shape of the waveform is another difference too. For a continuous waveform, the shape can be square, sine, saw tooth or custom waveform. The pulsated PEMF devices produce biphasic short duration pulse waveforms. The low power devices come with a preset pulse rate designed by the manufacturer while the high power PEMF devices have a user variable control of the pulse rate.


Module Control Type
00 Disabled = This will disable the stand along thermostat function, allowing the Sonoff module to work as it does without this mod.
01 Cooling = The relay will close when the actual temperature is higher than the temperature setpoint.
02 Heating = The relay will close when the actual temperature is lower than the temperature setpoint.
This is the setpoint/target temperature in (C) the user wants the controller to achieve.
Allowed range is -100 - 300 via webpage (except -0.99) or -10,000 - 30,000 (except -99) via MQTT.
This is the temperature hysteresis in (C) allowing the gap between turn on and turn off. This value should not be 0 C unless you have a good reason. This will cause the relay to "chatter" when the temperature is at setpoint.
Allowed range is 0 - 300 via webpage or 0 - 30,000 via MQTT.
Minimum Time To Remain Off
This is the minimum time the relay must remain off in seconds before turning back on. This will prevent "chattering" of the relay if the temperature changes quickly or temperature hysteresis is too low.
Allowed range is 0 - 60,000 via webpage or MQTT.


Sony boasts that its Sony MDR-NC500D headphones are the first to use digital noise-canceling technology. While a built-in digital equalizer is a step in the right direction, these headphones don't do much more than many of the other analog noise-canceling headsets we reviewed. They still provide impressive sound and noise reduction, but they don't offer much playback time and are incapable of playing in passive mode.
When using the MDR-NC500D headphones, you can adjust the noise cancelation manually or let it happen automatically. Sony has chosen Airplane, Bus and Office as the three different settings that you can choose yourself. Each one of these settings creates a frequency tailored to interfere with the average ambient noise of those environments. You can turn on the AI mode and let the headset create a noise-cancelation frequency specifically for the area you are in. These headphones can reduce up to 99 percent of ambient noise. This translates to 20 decibels at 160Hz, so you won't have to turn up the volume to drown out background noise.
The MDR-NC500D noise-cancelling headphones have a frequency response of 5Hz to 24kHz. The average person can hear frequencies between 20Hz and 20kHz, so this audio accessory can play the subsonic and supersonic sounds that are found in some music. They also have a sensitivity of 102 decibels, so you shouldn't hear hissing or distortion when you are listening at higher volume levels.
One unique feature of the MDR-NC500D is the monitor function, which allows you to use the built-in microphones to hear the noise around you. This makes it so you don't have to take off the ear cups when someone starts to talk to you. However, in order to use this function, you need to keep the button on the headset pressed, which can be annoying if you have to do it for a long time.
Other noise-cancelation headphones are able to function in passive mode, but once the batteries in this Sony MDR-NC500D headset run out, your music stops. They cannot be used as normal earphones. Active noise cancellation has to be on to listen to anything. This is a problem for those who don't carry spare batteries in their pockets.
The internal lithium-ion battery only lasts for 16 hours of playback. If you use two AA batteries along with the lithium-ion battery, the playback time rises to 28 hours. This is still significantly less than other products such as the Sennheiser PXC 350 and the JVC HA-NC250. The low battery life and the inability to play in passive mode are a few of the reasons why these noise-cancelling headphones are only slightly above average.
This headset shows the future of noise-cancelation technology. By switching to digital, these headphones create new possibilities in sound. However, this digital technology is still in the initial phases and doesn't perform as well as it could. The sound quality is quite good and the headset is able to block out most ambient noise, but the operating time is low and there is no passive play option. The Sony MDR-NC500D is a set of high-quality noise-canceling headphones that only need a few improvements to be excellent.
Digital technology shows the future of noise cancellation technology.
They have no passive play option.
These Sony MDR-NC500D headphones are good, but not great.


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FSP180-50LE is an industrial level of switching power supply. The power supply comes to offer the total power capacity up to 180 Watts, and uses unique active PFC (Power Factor Correction) circuit design with its high-load electrical components, makes it to be perfectly used in an industrial environment. In addition, with its full range of input and output electrical features, the power supply is ideally the best choice for server, workstation, communication or any other automation applications to use. The product also complies with the latest safety and EMC standards, which is perfectly to meet various regulations worldwide.
For standard, advanced server, NAS and industrial power system.
- Low Ripple & Noise
- Output over voltage protection
- Short circuit protection on all outputs
- Resettable power shut down
- INTERNAL 4 cm fan
- 100% burn-in under high ambient temperature(50℃)
- Vacuum-impregnated transformer
- MTBF:100K hours at 25℃
- 100% Hi-pot tested
- Line input fuse protection"


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By Amanda Aponte-Moses
Whether you like it or not, technology is a perpetual part of our existence; we are constantly connected to the world via smartphone when texting family members, jamming out to the latest hits on our iPod, and emailing last minute projects with our tablet. However, with all of the advancements in technology one thing has remained the same since the introduction of the first mobile device—battery life.
Over the years, tech developers have created various ways to power your devices without the use of an outlet. A portable charger can prove to be indispensable at times, like when your device is about to die but you still need it for work. All you have to do is place this small charger into your pocket or bag, and when your device needs charging, just connect your USB cord to the portable charger and, slowly but surely, your battery life will increase. It’s important to note that you must plug these chargers into an outlet, allowing them to charge themselves, before leaving your home.
There are hundreds of variations, from smartphone covers with charger packs built-in to lipstick-sized chargers, it’s up to you which version you want and how much you want to pay.
The catch with these chargers is that they need to be charged themselves: no outlet, no battery life. The latest innovation in the world of tech to solve this catch-22 dilemma is solar powered backpacks. As you trek around NYC or are sitting at your desk next to a window where the sun’s rays can penetrate your backpack, your devices can be charged. One well-known brand is the Birksun, all you have to do is place your bag in direct sunlight without your smartphone plugged in, wait 20 minutes and then, finally, connect your device to be powered up.
What is really innovational about solar powering your devices with a backpack is that you are also helping the environment. You are using a natural resource to power your tech equipment. From $100 to $300, you can buy your own solar bag. Some brands you can choose from are the aforementioned Birksun, Voltaic, ECeen, SolarGoPack and there are many more products to choose from.