Smart Home Technology to Maintain Your Home

Technology has turned into a necessity. Everywhere you see, you will find out one or the other technological component. From our mode of transport to communication, everything shows a significant part of it. Up till now, you must be aware of the far-reaching benefits of technology, well, it’s time to discover new technology that can help you run errands and in performing day to day household managing task. If you are imagining a robot walking in your house, then you surely need to hold your horses and read on the following blog. Find out the list of gadgets and appliances that can bring efficiency in managing your house.

Sonos Play
Sanos Play speaker has a powerful sound and enables you to connect it with any Alexa-enabled devices. You can put it any corner of your room and it will lighten up your environment with the flawless sound of the music you love. You can add a crazy flair into your dead party or turn your dull days into exciting ones. You can easily operate it and play your desired playlist for as long as you want. It takes less than five minutes to get set-up. Being a cross-platform gadget can be used with any app or smartphone. You can even set a time for it to keep playing. It will get automatically shut down upon your instructions.

iRobotBraava jet
iRobotBraava jet is a floor vacuum that can mop your floor immaculately. You can set the mode from wet to damp to dry. The jet cleans the floor efficiently leaving no dirt or stain behind. It can even clean your kitchen and bathroom. You can apply hard detergents to get the floor mopped thoroughly. It has a range of vibrating heads and effective cleaning pads to make the floor tidy.

Google Home
Google Home, the smart speaker integrated with the bots of superhuman intelligence. The AI-powered Google Home can efficiently answer all your questions and set up schedules for you. It has the ability to voice recognition and language processing to understand and comprehend different dialects and languages.

It can take your instructions and set appointments for you or even order food from local food delivery service. It can keep you updated with the global news related to any niche you want. You can set up your preferences and ask to get updated with only the kinds of news you want. It's your true assistance to solve many problems and issues.

CleanWave Portable Vacuum
If you want a vacuum that can not only make your house dirt free but can kick off pest and insects eggs, then this is the best appliance to go with. The Portable Vacuum has the functionality to deep clean your house. It can make your floor, furniture and couches bacteria free. It not only removes dust or dirt particles but also keeps the house free from viruses, allergies, and pest eggs.

Smarter iKettle
You must have heard about the electric kettle, but now you can enjoy the latest smart kettle. This little piece of technology will literally blow your mind off amusement. With a simple and sleek body, the kettle can be controlled using a smart app. It gets connected to Wi-Fi which enables the user to operate the kettle. It has the cross-platform ability that enables you its access from both IOS and Android platforms. It notifies you when the temperature rises and water boils. It has the feature to set up alarms to notify you at your desired time. You can set up the temperature and allow the kettle to cook on its own.

Ecovacs WINBOT
Do you feel exhausted washing your window while trying not to spill water or detergent on your floor? If so, here is the perfect gadget for you. The Ecovacs WINBOT has the ability to clean and dry your windows. You simply have to spray the detergent on the surface or glass of the window and stick the bot on it. It will along with surface and gradually clean, it off the dust your windows carry. It is equipped with sensor technology, which makes it possible for the gadget to wipe off completely, detecting even the smallest dust particles.

Samsung Smart Home Camera
Having high definition configuration, the Samsung Smart Home Camera can perform immaculate surveillance of your house. You can keep your surroundings secured using this integrated technology backed with advanced components. The camera can capture clear pictures and has large storage capacity. It also provides push notifications. Moreover, it delivers a perfect lighting facility with the ability to balance intensity and exposure. It readily detects noise and movements and can even send you notifications if you want.

Wrapping Up
You can discover more technology that can be installed in your house for proper and better management. There are appliances that are now upgraded to ensure unmatched performance. If you want any guidelines or are in need of professional assistance to manage and arrange your household you can get on Fixonclick. We are here to serve you with the most exceptional services from authentic and reliable service providers.

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Samsung is currently offering 4 J2 series handset in Bangladesh

With the introduction of 4G LTE in Bangladesh, Samsung is trying hard to compete with low cost Chinese Android phones in the market with numerous J2 series handset, all equipped with 4G. The 4 handsets are, Galaxy J2 4G, which was 1st released in 2016. It's priced 9999 taka or $120. Then the next on the list is Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime from 2016. It's priced at 11990 taka $140. 3rd phone, the Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro which also was released in 2016 having upgraded operating system and bigger RAM. The price of the handset is 13490 taka or $160. Top of the line is 2018 version of J2, Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018). Android 7.1 running phone's asking price is also 13490 taka or $160.

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Sony Xperia XZs price is now down to $400 in USA

Only 6 months old Sony Xperia XZs, which had a introductory price tag of $700, is now costing only $400 in the USA. As of this moment, Amazon has the handset listed for that price. If you're planning on shooting some seriously slowed-down videos, this Sony phone can shoot 960fps video. It has a 5.2" 1080p display, a Snapdragon 820, 4GB of RAM, 64GB of storage, a 19MP 'Motion Eye' camera, a 13MP front-facing camera, and a 2900mAh battery. It's also IP68 water-resistant and can take two SIMs at a time. Three colors are available: Black, Ice Blue, and Warm Silver.

Amazon is offering all three colors at this low price with free shipping.

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Component prices of iPhone X is $415

It's no secret that the iPhone X is one expensive phone to produce, but how much is Apple exactly paying? Chinese industry watchers have apparently investigated the matter, and have calculated the total cost of components present in Cupertino's latest phone. Apple announced the iPhone X with an exaggerated price of $999 on September 12. The sum is $412.75, or 60% cheaper than the retail price.

Unsurprisingly, the most expensive part of the iPhone X is the Samsung-made 5.8-inch Super Retina display. It’s price is $80 per unit. Other sources have suggested that the cost is even greater at $100-$120 per unit. The NAND memory, acquired from Toshiba is $45 for 256 GB. The 3 GB RAM is half - only $24. Aside from that, Apple's powerful new A11 Bionic chipset costs $26, while the Qualcomm modem that's built on top of it stands at $18. The 3D Face ID sensor is worth $25, while the front glass panel costs $18.

One might argue that a 59% profit margin is quite a respectable achievement. Well, that's not exactly the case. There are a bunch of extra expenses not included in here, such as logistics, manufacturing, the cost of producing the software, and most importantly Research and Development.

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Amazon Germany currently selling Samsung Galaxy S7 edge for €420

As I mention a couple of days ago, how good Samsung Galaxy S7 edge are, even in 2017, it look's like people in Germany have their chance to grab the device from Amazon at an unbelievable rate. The device is now on sale only for €420, which is even lower than the regular Galaxy S7. You will have to choose from Black Onyx and Silver Titanium variant. And the deal is going to over very soon. So hurry!

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World’s Largest eBay/Amazon Seller Opens its Own Online Store to Sell Games, Phones, Tablets at Deep Discounts

Decluttr Enters Online Store Game

Tech-buying site Decluttr.com has launched an online store at Decluttr.com/us.com, marking a significant transition in its business direction. Primarily known for giving customers cash for their unwanted tech items, Decluttr recently launched the store with thousands of products available to purchase.

“The launch of our online store is the next phase in the evolution of our customer offerings. Through the trade-in service, we have been able to build a strong base of customers who like making and saving money, so this is a natural move for us,” said Liam Howley, Decluttr marketing director.

Customers can purchase high quality refurbished smartphones, tablets, game consoles and iPods at the Decluttr Store, all at market-leading prices. Decluttr also offers customers a 12-month warranty on all orders and free shipping. All products also come with a quality guarantee, which means all products go through a thorough testing process to maintain high standards before they are sent to customers.

Howley says the days when people are satisfied with being tied down to two-year contracts with the big carriers are ending. “By purchasing our like-new refurbished phones we are not only saving consumers big sums of money but also giving them back the flexibility they crave,” Howley added.

Consumers are still able to make money on the items they no longer need, but now Decluttr is providing a less expensive, and greener alternative for consumers searching for technology in the Decluttr Store. Customers will also be able to make bigger savings on the items they want, with incentives such as 10 percent off available at key times of the year.

Products stocked online include:
• All versions of iPhones including the latest 7 and 7 Plus devices
• All Samsung cell phones
• Blackberry, HTC, LG, Motorola, Nokia, and ZTE cell phones
• Xbox 360 & Xbox One
• Sony PlayStations
• Nintendo Wii and DS consoles
• iPads from version 1 up to the latest iPad Pro
• Acer, Google, LG, Microsoft, and Samsung tablets
• All versions of iPods

When it comes to prices, the Decluttr Store offers the best prices in the market. For example, customers can buy an unlocked iPhone 6s for $306.99, with free tracked shipping and a 12-month warranty for a ‘very good’ graded device.

In comparison, a similar site is offering the same phone in a lower grade condition for $401.74, plus $7.99 shipping with a 30-day return option.

For more information on the Decluttr Store, visit: decluttr.com/us/store.

About Decluttr
Decluttr.com is a fast, easy and FREE way to sell CDs, DVDs, Games, Books, Cell Phones and Tech! The service removes all the stress and costs of selling your unwanted stuff online. All customers need to do is get an instant price for your items using the website or FREE app, pack them into any box and ship them for FREE. Thanks to Decluttr’s Fast Next Day Payments, customers then get paid the day after their items arrive by direct deposit, PayPal or check – or they can donate to charity! For more information on trade-in values, visit decluttr.com.

*This is a press release.

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Samsung launches 2 new Galaxy J series phones in Bangladesh

Even though Samsung has been selling 3 different Galaxy J7 branded phones Bangladesh but this doesn't stop Samsung from unveiling another two Galaxy J7 variants in the country. Over the last week, Samsung released Galaxy J7 Max and Galaxy J7 Nxt in the market at 25,900 taka and 17,900 taka respectively. Samsung Galaxy J7 Nxt is available in 3 colors - Black, Gold and Silver while J7 Max is only available in 2 colors - Black and Gold.

Samsung Galaxy J7 Max basic features-

• 2.4GHz Octa-core CPU
• 4GB RAM
• 32GB internal memory
• MicroSD card slot upto 256GB support
• Dual SIM, 4G supported
• 5.7-inch FullHD LCD display
• Android 7.0 Nougat
• 13MP rear camera with flash
• 13MP front camera
• 3300 mAh battery
• Dual band 802.11 a/b/g/n Wi-Fi
• Micro USB 2.0, 3.5mm audio jack

Samsung Galaxy J7 Nxt basic features-

• 1.6GHz Octa-core CPU
• 2GB RAM
• 16GB internal memory
• MicroSD card slot upto 256GB support
• Dual SIM, 4G supported
• 5.5-inch HD Super AMOLED display
• Android 7.0 Nougat
• 13MP rear camera with flash
• 5MP front camera
• 3000 mAh battery
• Micro USB 2.0, 3.5mm audio jack

At the same time Samsung is selling Galaxy J7 Prime for 21,900 taka, Galaxy J7 (2016) for 18,900 taka and Galaxy J7 (2015) for 14,900 taka.

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All Nokia Android phones are now available in Bangladesh

Nokia has launched its new range of Android smartphones in Bangladesh. The Nokia 3, 5 and 6 will be joining the erstwhile launched 3310 in the market this week. Earlier the company made the announcement at a press meet at the Westin hotel in Dhaka. Three models -- Nokia 3, Nokia 5 and Nokia 6 - will be sold at a price range of Tk 12,500 to Tk 22,500, said Sandeep Gupta, regional general manager of Asia Pacific, Thailand and Emerging Asia, at the press conference. At the same time, Nokia 3310 is priced at 4,250.

For those who don’t know, Nokia branded phones are now being sold by HMD Global, which is a Finnish start-up. Nokia 6, Nokia 5 and Nokia 3 are the new smartphones, and all three run pure stock Android 7.0 Nougat. On the other hand, Nokia 3310 is a feature phone - it comes with a 2MP camera with LED flash, microSD slot for up to 32 GB of storage and FM radio. You will find a microUSB on the bottom to charge the removable 1200 mAh battery.

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Samsung releasing Galaxy J3 and J7 in the USA on July 28

Galaxy J series smartphones are quite popular in the emerging markets and brought huge success for the company. So the think tank of Samsung decided to give the series a taste of US market in 2017. Samsung is going to release J3 and J7 smartphone in US in unlocked condition via major retailers, enterprise distributors and their own website. The Galaxy J3 is $150 while the Galaxy J7 is going to cost $220.

The Galaxy J3 has a 5-inch display with a 1.5GHz RAM and 16GB storage. There’s a quad-core CPU and 5MP rear and 2MP front shooters. It has a 2600 mAh battery. On the other side the Galaxy J7 has a larger 5.5-inch screen with 2GB of RAM, a 8MP back and 5MP front camera combo, and a larger 3300 mAh battery with octa-core CPU, the other specs remain the same. Both models come with Android 7.0 Nougat and offer expandable storage up to 256GB via microSD. Also, neither model has a fingerprint scanner.

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Asus starts taking pre orders for Zenfone AR in UK

For the last couple of years, Asus was not selling any smartphones in UK. But the strategy is now reversed as they are taking pre orders for Google Tango powered Zenfone AR phone from yesterday. As for pricing, the phone doesn't come cheaply. It carries a price tag of £799 (around $1,035). Who pre-order will also get a Google Daydream View included for free, while the first 30 will get a swanky box full of other accessories.

The handset offers support for Tango, Google's AR system and Daydream, Google's VR platform. Specs-wise, the Zenfone AR is powered by Snapdragon 821 chipset, and sports a 5.7-inch QHD AMOLED display. It has 128Gb internal storage, 8GB of RAM, and features a 23MP main camera.

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Huawei launches Honor 8 Pri in India for Rs 29,999

After three months of Huawei Honor 8 Pro's international launch, the company has finally unveiled the phone in India. It will be available exclusively on Amazon India for Rs 29,999 from July 13. There is one good news for Amazon Prime customers, the phone will be available to them starting July 10 at 6:00PM. Prime subscribers will get 15 percent cashback if they use HDFC Bank credit and debit cards. During the open sale, Amazon is enticing users with its Vodafone 45GB over five months offer, as well as no-cost EMI options. The Honor 8 Pro will be made available in Navy Blue and Midnight Black colour variants in India.

The Huawei Honor 8 Pro is basically a successor to the Honor 8 which was launched last year. It has a 5.7-inch QHD display, Kirin 960 processor, 6GB RAM, 128GB expandable storage, 4000mAh battery, and Android 7.0 with EMUI 5.1. Honor 8 Pro comes with a dual rear camera setup that consists of two 12-megapixel sensors with f/2.2 aperture, laser autofocus, LED flash, and 4K video recording. As you might expect, one sensor takes the images in RGB while the other sensor takes the images in monochrome. At front, the smartphone comes with an 8-megapixel sensor coupled with an 77-degree wide-angle lens. The phone also comes inside a packaging that turns into a VR headset.

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Hugo Games Adds Liverpool FC to Line-up of Legendary Soccer Clubs to be Featured in New “Soccer League” Mobile Game

Many Top Clubs in the World, Including Real Madrid, Arsenal, FC Barcelona,
Dortmund, Juventus, Porto and PSG to be in Game

COPENHAGEN (June 7, 2017) – With fans around the world, almost 30 million followers on Facebook and over seven million followers on Twitter, Liverpool FC is one of the most popular football clubs on Earth. Now fans will be able to take to the virtual pitch with their favorite players from The Reds, as Hugo Games A/S (OAX: HUGO), a mobile interactive entertainment developer and publisher of mobile games, today announced that LFC will be one the teams featured in Soccer League, its new mobile soccer game that will be released in Q3 2017.

Hugo Games also announced that Dortmund, Juventus, Porto and PSG will also be added to the game, joining the previously announced Arsenal, Real Madrid and FC Barcelona, to deliver a powerhouse line-up of the best clubs in the world to be featured in Soccer League.

The Reds illustrious history dates to 1892 and the club has won five European Cups, three UEFA Cups, three UEFA Super Cups, 18 League titles, seven FA Cups, a record eight League Cups, and 15 FA Community Shields. Top players from the team that will be included in Soccer League include: Sadio Mané, Roberto Firmino, Philippe Coutinho and Adam Lallana.

Soccer League for iOS and Android, will allows gamers to compete against other competitors from around the world in real-time, online and offline player-vs-player competitions. Gamers can improve their team with Juventus players that can be enhanced with power boosts and new skills.

“Liverpool FC is known around the world and we are proud to feature the club in Soccer League,” said Mogens Agger, Licensing Director of Hugo Games. “As a company based in Copenhagen, we know that LFC has a huge fan base across Norway and Denmark, as LFC’s roster has included local Norwegian and Danish stars including Jan Mølby, John Arne Rise and Daniel Agger.”

With the addition of Liverpool FC to its already impressive line-up of licensed properties, Hugo Games continues to be a world leader in the development and publishing of mobile sports games. Games from Hugo Games feature soccer legend Cristiano Ronaldo, skateboard superstar Nyjah Huston and soccer powerhouses Arsenal, FC Barcelona, Real Madrid, Juventus, Porto and Borussia Dortmund.

About Hugo Games
Hugo Games is a Nordic mobile games publisher and developer located in Copenhagen. At Hugo Games we are passionate about games and we are committed to making titles that will engage and bring genuine joy to people for years. We have a consistent portfolio of games globally available across a wide range of platforms including iOS, Android, Windows, Amazon and Facebook.

More information available at hugogames.com.

*This is a press release

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Ladies, lock up his smartphone this wedding season!

June 5, 2017 – With wedding season underway, a survey by tech-buying site Decluttr.com shows that men are four times more likely than women to use their smartphones during a wedding.

The site, which gives customers cash for unwanted tech items, as well as CDs, DVDs and video games surveyed 1,000 U.S. smartphone owners age 18 and up to find out just how addicted they were to their phones.

While most people overall wouldn’t look at their phone during a wedding, your man is more likely be found head down, checking his smartphone. Wedding? What wedding?

Other highlights from the survey include the following.
• Family Focused: Overall, smartphone owners look at their phones more when they’re with friends than during family time, but men do so more during either occasion: 67% during family time and 63% while spending time with friends. Multiple respondents also stated that they make a conscious effort to put their phone aside to focus on quality time with family.
• Distracted Dating: 67% of males, in comparison to just 13% of females, admitting to checking their devices whilst on a romantic night out.
• Sobering Sacrifices: Alcohol and video games were the top two things that men and women would give up before handing over their phones, but one of the biggest difference is giving up sex. Though not at the top of the list, twice as many women than men would rather give up sex than give up their phone. Sorry, fellas. Maybe it’s the distracted dating.
• Serious Streamers: 83% of men (in comparison to just 17% of women) say the worst part about not having their trusted smartphone with them is not being able to watch videos or stream movies and TV shows.
• Postponed Parting: Even if their phone had a cracked screen, 52% of men would put off getting it fixed because they can’t be without their phones.

Liam Howley, marketing director at Decluttr, comments: “While smartphones can be an extremely useful tool for information and entertainment, they can also lead to users missing out on what’s actually going on around them. Our survey suggests that men may be zoning out important occasions such as weddings in favor of checking their phones or falling short of paying attention to their family members, friends or even their date.”

However, when it comes to taking a break from their phones, 43% of men say a digital detox would be beneficial. The same goes for women, with 56% stating a detox would be good. Several respondents said that they use vacations as the perfect occasion to take a break from their phones. With Summer fast approaching, maybe it’s time for a break during a break.

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Decluttr’s tips for weaning yourself off your cell phone:

1. Gradually leave bigger gaps between checking your messages or social media posts. If you normally check every 15 minutes, make it once an hour, if every hour, leave it for 2-3 hours etc. Build up to only checking two or three times a day. You can let friends/work colleagues know in advance that you’re going to be doing this and that if there’s an emergency where they need an urgent response from you, they can call you.

2. If you think you’ll get bored without your phone to turn to, think of ways you can fill your time instead. Read a book or listen to music when you’re travelling on public transport or waiting around. You could also make better use of your time learning a new skill or doing some exercise.

3. In social situations, only use your phone if you’re sharing something with the people you’re with – looking up information or posting a social media post that includes your friends.

4. Don’t check your phone when you’re on a date, or with someone you’re meant to be spending one to one time with. Focus on whoever you are with and give them your full attention.

5. Be fully present and start to appreciate being in the ‘here and now’. Take notice of what’s going on around you, connecting with real people in the real world.

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About Decluttr

Decluttr.com is a fast, easy and FREE way to sell CDs, DVDs, Games, Books, Cell Phones and Tech!

The service removes all of the stress and costs of selling your unwanted stuff online. All customers need to do is get an instant price for your items using the website or FREE app, pack them into any box and ship them for FREE. Thanks to Decluttr’s Fast Next Day Payments, customers then get paid the day after their items arrive by direct deposit, PayPal or check – or they can donate to charity!

To date, they’ve paid over $165 million to over 4 million customers – and they’re growing faster than ever. For more information on trade-in values, visit decluttr.com

*This is a press release

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Hugo Games Teams with MGM Interactive for Mobile and PC Game Based on Hit Drama Series Vikings

Hugo Games Teams with MGM Interactive for Mobile and PC Game Based on Hit Drama Series Vikings

Mobile Game Coming to iOS, Android and Steam in 2018

COPENHAGEN (May 30, 2017) – Since 2013, Vikings, from creator and sole writer Michael Hirst (Academy Award® winning film Elizabeth and the Emmy® and Golden Globe® nominated series The Tudors), has told the remarkable tales of the lives and epic adventures of the raiders and explores of the Dark Ages. Now fans will have the opportunity to enter the world of Vikings like never before, as Hugo Games A/S (OAX: HUGO), a mobile interactive entertainment developer and publisher of mobile games, today announced that it has partnered with MGM Interactive to release the first game based on the worldwide television hit drama series.

Available for iOS, Android and Steam in 2018, Vikings: The Game, will be a player vs. player strategy game featuring characters from the TV series including Ragnar, Lagertha, Floki and Rollo. Providing an immersive gameplay experience combined with impressive graphics and a memorable soundtrack, Vikings: The Game will appeal to fans of the show and newcomers alike.

“We are proud to team with MGM Interactive to bring the Vikings phenomenon to mobile gamers,” said Henrik Kølle, CEO in Hugo Games. “Fans of the show have come to expect drama, action and intensity during each episode and the new Vikings game will deliver those same elements and more.”

For additional information on the release of the game, fans can visit the official Vikings Facebook (facebook.com/Viking) and Twitter (twitter.com/HistoryVikings) pages.

The Vikings television series is an international Irish/Canadian co-production by World 2000 and Take 5 Productions. HISTORY broadcasts domestically in the U.S. MGM Television brought the series to the network and MGM serves as the worldwide distributor outside of Ireland and Canada. Vikings is produced in association with Corus Entertainment. The series also airs on HISTORY in Canada.

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About Hugo Games
Hugo Games is a Nordic mobile games publisher and developer located in Copenhagen and Nottingham. At Hugo Games we are passionate about games and we are committed to making titles that will engage and bring genuine joy to people for years. We have a consistent portfolio of games globally available across a wide range of platforms including iOS, Android, Windows, Amazon and Facebook.

More information available at hugogames.com.

*This is a press release

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KeyMe Offering the Ability to Copy Car “Fobs” at Kiosks Nationwide

KeyMe Offering the Ability to Copy Car “Fobs” at Kiosks Nationwide

Kiosks Revolutionize Costly Car Dealer Services by Enabling Customers to Copy Automotive Fobs and Save ‘Digital Copies’ of Keys in the Cloud

May 31, 2017, New York, NY – KeyMe, the rapidly growing company that is revolutionizing the locksmith industry, has announced that its industry-leading key copying kiosks now allow the consumer to copy car key “fobs” right at the kiosk and have the extra fob shipped directly to their home. With hundreds of auto makes and models supported, KeyMe is offering key fobs starting at only $69.99, a fraction of the cost charged by car dealerships.

It is easy to get an extra fob at a local KeyMe kiosk. Customers simply visit any of the hundreds of KeyMe kiosks inside retailers nationwide, select the “fob” option on the screen and enter their car’s make, model and year. The customer places their current fob against the key slot, allowing the secure transfer of the transponder ID. KeyMe will code a new transponder, cut a new blade and ship it to the customer via complimentary priority mail with a tracking code.

KeyMe currently supports the majority of modern Fob keys for both luxury brands, such as BMW, Audi and Lexus; and premium brands including Honda, Toyota and Nissan, among others.

“Consumers have historically been forced to go to a dealer to replace lost or duplicate car key fobs and often pay hundreds of dollars. This technology enables KeyMe to scan car keys at the kiosk, read the transponder, and ship a fully­ programmed copy with a tracking code for typically 50-70% less than a dealership,” said Greg Marsh, founder and CEO of KeyMe.

KeyMe recently announced a new, aggressive round of national expansion that will see the company’s key copy kiosks added to more than 50 locations per week, with plans to have over 2,000 in leading retailers by the end of 2017. KeyMe kiosks can be found in retailers across the U.S., including: 7-Eleven, Albertsons, Bed, Bath & Beyond, Kmart/Sears. and Rite Aid.

KeyMe enables customers to save digital copies of their keys in the cloud. When a customer orders a key fob with KeyMe, their transponder and blade info are saved to their account so, if they lose their new fob, KeyMe can send them a new one.

Customers can also save any house key to the cloud, then recover a copy simply and securely using their fingerprint at any of the kiosks if they ever lose their keys or get locked out. Using KeyMe’s free iOS and Android apps, keys can be ordered and stored in the cloud, then accessed and printed at a kiosk in the event of a lockout, saving hundreds of dollars that would ordinarily be spent on an emergency locksmith visit.

In addition to convenience, KeyMe offers unprecedented accuracy to the key duplication process. Traditional key duplication services have 15­-20 percent error rates as a result of their “tracing” methodology. KeyMe’s advanced robotics and artificial intelligence technology produces key copies that are more accurate than the originals.

KeyMe has introduced unprecedented security and control into key duplication and lockouts, services historically fraught with scams and unscrupulous emergency locksmiths. KeyMe provides accountability across the entire customer experience. For every key made, there exists a detailed transaction history, financial paper trail, and fingerprint encryption at login. KeyMe provides a “closed loop” security trail with its technology.

A full list of kiosk locations can be seen at key.me/kiosks

About KeyMe
KeyMe is fundamentally transforming how people access and manage their keys, providing a safe and convenient way to copy and share keys and solve frustrating lockouts. The company has smart kiosks in major retailers that can copy keys in under 30 seconds, as well as a mobile application that enables customers to safely scan and save a digital copy of their key and order copies shipped to their door. KeyMe was founded in 2012 by Greg Marsh, and is funded by 7-Eleven Ventures, Battery Ventures, Comcast Ventures, Providence Equity Partners, the Polsky Family Office, QuestMark Partners, Ravin Gandhi, and White Star Capital, among others.

*This is a press release

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New national lifestyle publication SELECT: Your City’s Secrets Unlocked

NEW MAGAZINE SELECT: YOUR CITY’S SECRETS UNLOCKED™ PROVIDES AN INSIDE GUIDE TO YOUR CITY’S BEST BARS, RESTAURANTS, EVENTS, ATTRACTIONS + ENTERTAINMENT

Visit SelectCityMag.com to Discover Your City’s Best Bets Faster, Get Recommendations from Local Trendsetters + Add Weeks’ Worth of Entertainment to Your Calendar

May 22, 2017, New York, NY — New national lifestyle publication SELECT: Your City’s Secrets Unlocked (SelectCityMag.com) debuted today, offering readers an inside guide to their city’s best bars, restaurants, entertainment, shopping, travel destinations, cultural trends, and events. Serving as a personal concierge to the hottest new drinking + dining experiences, attractions, and happenings in town – and when, why, and how to make the most of them – highlights include comprehensive and quick-hit guides to the best bets your city has to offer; detailed insights from leading experts that can help you live like a local; exclusive handpicked events and live experiences; and a vibrant calendar of events that you can export to Microsoft Outlook, Apple’s iCal, or Google Calendar to enjoy months’ worth of entertainment on-demand.

A luxury lifestyle publication designed for metropolitan readers looking to enjoy the best their city has to offer – or rediscover all the hidden gems hiding in their backyard – SELECT is specially crafted to quickly offer readers an insider’s view of the hottest tickets in town. Through a combination of articles, videos, podcasts, media programming + live events, the magazine (which fans in initial debut city St. Louis, MO can now enjoy at SelectCityMag.com) provides a fresh look at what’s happening around town in a smart, fun, and quickly digestible format, letting readers know where to find all the best hotspots to hit and when, and how to stay ahead of the latest trends. New cities that will be added in the coming weeks include New York City, Washington D.C., Miami, Dallas, Nashville and Atlanta.

Fans looking to live like a local can further tune in to enjoy leading trendsetters’ top picks in several categories including food, fashion, movies, music, bars, shopping, entertainment, events, and more – and follow these experts to receive ongoing advice and tips on everything from creating incredible weekend plans and entertaining guests to planning the perfect date night. A number of live events and curated experiences – e.g. exclusive one-of-a-kind dinners, private shows, and celebrity meet-and-greets – are also planned.

Want to know where to find the best cocktails, steak, or sushi in town? Which themed happy hours you can’t miss? Who’s running a must-see pop-up event, or holding karaoke, themed trivia, or heavy metal brunch each week? Where to grab a special five-course tasting menu or celebrate the holidays with a BBQ or luau on the back patio? Which bars and dance clubs are the best to hit when you want to take in live music or really cut loose? SELECT: Your City’s Secrets Unlocked – designed to help you live like a local, and get to know the hottest new trends in food, drink, fashion, culture, technology, arts, entertainment and more that are sweeping the nation – is the place to turn.

“The fastest way to get to know any city and live like a local, SELECT: Your City’s Secret’s Unlocked puts all the tools you need to quickly get the scoop on your city’s best bets – and enjoy life to the fullest – right at your fingertips, says Scott Steinberg, founder and CEO. “If you’re looking for the best bars, restaurants, events or places to hit in your town, look no further – your adventure begins here.”

About SELECT: Your City’s Secrets Unlocked™

A premiere luxury lifestyle publication, SELECT: Your City’s Secrets Unlocked™ is an inside guide to your city’s best bars, restaurants, events, attractions, and shopping + entertainment options. Covering food, fashion, nightlife, travel, culture, music, movies and more, the magazine gives you all the tools you need to discover the top hotspots in today’s most celebrated locales – and live like a local. Audiences can tune in regularly for expert picks and recommendations from today’s top trendsetters, and quickly discover how to plan the perfect day, weekend, or escape faster and easier than ever before. Founded by Scott Steinberg, one of today’s most celebrated futurists and trends experts, SELECT: Your City’s Secrets Unlocked™ is a production of HOW Media LLC.

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Decluttr Enters Online Store Game

Tech-buying site Decluttr.com has launched an online store at Decluttr.com/us.com, marking a significant transition in its business direction for 2017. Primarily known for giving customers cash for their unwanted tech items, Decluttr launched the store last month with thousands of products available to purchase.

“The launch of our online store is the next phase in the evolution of our customer offerings. Through the trade-in service, we have been able to build a strong base of customers who like making and saving money, so this is a natural move for us,” said Liam Howley, Decluttr marketing director.

Customers can purchase high quality refurbished smartphones, tablets, game consoles and iPods at the Decluttr Store, all at market-leading prices. Decluttr also offers customers a 12-month warranty on all orders and free shipping. All products also come with a quality guarantee, which means all products go through a thorough testing process to maintain high standards before they are sent to customers.

Howley says the days when people are satisfied with being tied down to two year contracts with the big carriers are ending. “By purchasing our like-new refurbished phones we are not only saving consumers big sums of money but also giving them back the flexibility they crave,” Howley added.

Consumers are still able to make money on the items they no longer need, but now Decluttr is providing a less expensive, and greener alternative for consumers searching for technology in the Decluttr Store.

Customers will also be able to make bigger savings on the items they want, with incentives such as 10 percent off available at key times of the year.

Products stocked online include:
• All versions of iPhones including the latest 7 and 7 Plus devices
• All Samsung cell phones
• Blackberry, HTC, LG, Motorola, Nokia, and ZTE cell phones
• Xbox 360 & Xbox One
• Sony PlayStations
• Nintendo Wii and DS consoles
• iPads from version 1 up to the latest iPad Pro
• Acer, Google, LG, Microsoft, and Samsung tablets
• All versions of iPods

When it comes to prices, the Decluttr Store offers the best prices in the market. Customers can buy an unlocked iPhone 6s for $306.99, with free tracked shipping and a 12-month warranty for a ‘very good’ graded device.

In comparison, a similar site is offering the same phone in a lower grade condition for $401.74, plus $7.99 shipping with a 30-day return option.

For more information on the Decluttr Store, visit: decluttr.com/us/store.

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About Decluttr
Decluttr.com is a fast, easy and FREE way to sell CDs, DVDs, Games, Books, Cell Phones and Tech! The service removes all the stress and costs of selling your unwanted stuff online. All customers need to do is get an instant price for your items using the website or FREE app, pack them into any box and ship them for FREE. Thanks to Decluttr’s Fast Next Day Payments, customers then get paid the day after their items arrive by direct deposit, PayPal or check – or they can donate to charity! For more information on trade-in values, visit Decluttr.com.

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Selfie centric Oppo A77 is now official

Chinese smartphone manufacturer, Oppo, has unveiled its new smartphone, A77 on its Taiwanese website and will open up pre-orders in Taiwan starting May 19. The phone packs an octa-core 1.5GHz MediaTek MT6750T chipset with 4GB of RAM. The screen is 5.5" of 1920x1080 resolution. A 3,200mAh battery is underneath to power all these parts. The fingerprint sensor embedded into the home button. The smartphone comes with 64GB of internal storage, which can be further expandable with a microSD card. The phone runs on ColorOS 3.0 operating system which is just an iteration of Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow.

On the camera front, the OPPO A77 has a 13-megapixel rear camera with f/2.2 aperture, PDAF, LED Flash and a 16-megapixel front-facing with camera f/2.0 aperture with Beauty 4.0 and Portrait Mode. for selfies and video chats.

Photo Credit: GSMArena

The Oppo A77 comes in a metal body accented by Gold and Rose Gold color options. The Oppo A77 will cost NTD 10,990 in Taiwan which is approximately €330/£280/$365/RS23,500/29400 BDT.

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HTC unveils new 2017 flagship: U11 - it has squeeze to in input feature

The HTC U11 is HTC flagship for 2017, taking the U name of it's liquid surface playmates launched earlier in 2017 and clicking up incrementally over the 2016 HTC 10. With its latest flagship device, HTC is taking device input a step further by allowing the phone to be operated with a squeeze. When the phone's pressure-sensitive sides register your tightened grip, it'll open the app you've programmed in. Called Edge Sense, this feature marks the first time any phonemaker has used touch like this.

This is a proper eight-core Snapdragon 835 flagship—Qualcomm's latest chip, a 5.5-inch, 2560x1440 LCD; a 2.45GHz, 4GB of RAM; 64GB of storage (plus a MicroSD card) and a 3000mAh battery. The U11 has an IP67 water and dust resistance rating. There's also the usual array of NFC, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi support as well as a fingerprint sensor, light sensor, proximity sensor, magnetic sensor, and gyroscope.

The main camera is a 12 MP UltraPixel 3-branded unit with 1.4 micron pixel size, f/1.7 aperture, optical image stabilization, a dual-LED flash, and 4K video recording. Slow motion video can be captured in 1080p at 120fps. The selfie snapper is higher-res, interestingly, coming in at 16 MP. It records 1080p Full HD video, and has a Selfie Panorama mode.

Like the U Ultra, there's no headphone jack, but HTC will ship a USB-C-to-3.5mm plug in the box. HTC's in-box headphones also get active noise canceling. At its launch, the device will run Android 7.1, the latest version of the Google-owned operating system. The version of Nougat has support for Google's Daydream VR and circular Android icons.

The U11 comes with not one, but three different intelligent assistants. In addition to the Google Assistant that comes with Android, it also has HTC’s Sense Companion and support for Amazon’s Alexa assistant. The U11 is the first smartphone to have full hands-free support for Alexa, so you can say a voice command without having to first open an app or even unlock the phone.

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Oppo F3 is now available to order in Bangladesh for 25,990 taka

Oppo F3, the smaller siblings of the F3 Plus is now up for pre-order in Bangladesh, which will continue till 12th of May. The smartphone has equipped with a dual selfie camera with a 16MP lens and another 8MP wide angle lens with flash. The smartphone has 5.5 inches Full HD is powered by MediaTek MT6750T6 octa-core processor and 4GB of RAM. It's 64GB internal memory can be expanded up to 128GB via an SD card.

You can pre-order the phone in nearest Oppo outlet and the price is 25,900 taka.

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