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Monster Illuminessence Color Changing Mood Lighting!

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MONSTER DEBUTS “MONSTER ILLUMINESSENCE” 

AFFORDABLE COLOR-CHANGING LED MOOD LIGHTING SOLUTIONS – 

OFFERING INSTANT AMBIENCE STARTING AT $25 PER ROOM   

Perfect for Parties, Holidays or Just Everyday Mood Lighting, Totally Modular,

 Affordable “Monster Illuminessence” Kit Delivers the Look and Quality of 

Professional LED Lighting that’s easy to use and works right out of the box.

Brisbane, CA, December 21, 2018 – Monster®, the world leader in premium headphones, speakers and power accessories, today announced the debut of a bright new product category with Monster Illuminessence, an easy-to-use color-changing LED Lighting System that makes the fun and excitement of professional quality LED lighting significantly more affordable than ever before. Ideal for parties, holiday decorating or just everyday lighting fun, Monster Illuminessence lets you create instant mood and ambience, without the hassle of complicated devices and software set-up. Notable, because it uses a simple RF touch remote system that works right of the box. Monster Illuminessence is available today at Wal-Mart. For more information visit Monsterstore.com

Monster Illuminessence is easier to setup and use than Bluetooth or Wi-Fi products on the market. The new Monster Illuminessence line includes kits for large rooms, small rooms, light strips, bulbs, and longer power extension kits.

“Illuminessence is the start of a great thing for Monster,” noted Head Monster Noel Lee. “Lighting is a critical element for creating the perfect ambience for any situation. Imagine concerts or dance clubs without special lighting or Halloween “spookfests” without orange and black lighting. In an instant, almost like magic, great lighting creates a whole new atmosphere and ambience. Monster Illuminessence gives everyone the opportunity to enjoy a stunning, professional quality LED light experience without the complicated set-up or the budget-killing price.”

Kevin Lee, Monster’s COO, added “Monster has always been about improving the music experience through better sound.  And now we’re excited about making ambient mood lighting control affordable and simple to use for everyone for a better music experience.”

Simple Monster Illuminessence Multitouch Remote Controls It All!

With Monster Illuminessence, the simple multitouch RF remote control puts all the color-changing lighting power in the palm of your hand, allowing you splash light and color all over your home in an instant, turn the lights on and off, or even dim them all at once for a special effect. You can also select preset programmed modes like “Sunset” or “Lounge” for relaxation, of “Club” for parties – and the lights change automatically to set the mood. Special modes for holidays like Halloween, Christmas, and even the 4th of July help you celebrate in bright style! Additionally, users can opt for a pure “White” which delivers bright white light for everyday use.

Modular System Lets You Choose Perfect Size Kit for Any Room

 With Monster Illuminessence, LED lighting is easy to install and easy to use, allowing versatile, fun and useful lighting at the touch of a button. And because the system is completely modular, you can choose exactly the kit that best fits your room size. Each kit includes a different combination of LED color-changing bulbs and LED strips to suit your needs. Simply screw in the bulb to any light fixture, remove the adhesive on the LED strip and stick it below your bed, bar, kitchen cabinetry, or anywhere you want to add instant mood and ambience. Best of all, it’s easy to expand lights and rooms with additional Monster Illuminessence kits. You can pair up to four Illuminessence remotes with up to 30 different LED bulbs or strips in each group for the right light throughout your home.

Mood Lighting Kit Large

  • 1x Multicolor RF remote control ​
  • 2x Multicolor/White LED dimmable bulbs ​
  • 2x 6.5ft extra bright multicolour/white dimmable 60-LED strips​
  • USB powered, NO MAINS ADAPTER INCLUDED​

 Mood Lighting Kit Small 

  • 1x Multicolor RF remote control ​
  • 1x Multicolor/White LED dimmable bulbs ​
  • 1x 6.5ft extra bright multicolor/white dimmable 60-LED strips​
  • USB powered, NO MAINS ADAPTER INCLUDED​

Mood Lightstrip 3-Pack

  • 1x Multicolor RF remote control ​
  • 2x 6.5ft extra bright multicolor/white dimmable 60-LED strips​
  • USB powered, NO MAINS ADAPTER INCLUDED​

Mood Lightstrip XL

  • 1x Multicolor RF remote control 
  • 1x 16.4ft extra bright multicolor/white dimmable 150-LED strips
  • USB powered, NO MAINS ADAPTER INCLUDED

Extension Cable and Charger 

  • 10ft 5V USB extension power cable​
  • Power adapter with USB plug (not for sale internationally)​

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About Monster:

Celebrating its 40th Anniversary, Monster® has been a catalyst for innovation and big ideas. After discovering that cables in hi-fi systems influenced the sound, Head Monster Noel Lee developed Monster Cable, which became an immediate hit with music lovers. Monster® went on to engineer the sound of Beats® headphones, and has now become the world’s leading manufacturer of high-performance headphones, all featuring Pure Monster Sound™ technology.  Today, the company offers advanced connectivity solutions for professional musicians, home entertainment, computing, mobile and gaming, as well as high performance AC Power and conditioning products. Monster® continues to lead in innovation, with over 500 Patents granted and 100 patents pending worldwide, offering more than 5,000 products in over 160 countries. Monster® also prides itself in helping those who are in less-than-fortunate circumstances through Monster Cares. Above all, Monster® does what it does Because the Music Matters. 

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We recently received samples of their new lighting, did some testing in different environments and are quite impressed by the quality and ease of use of the new lighting products created by Monster. I was first exposed to Monster products when I worked at Circuit City in Car Audio in the late 1980’s..they certainly have come along way and have done quite well for themselves!

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Preview of our upcoming review: CBD Edibles from Meds Biotech!

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I have never tried any type of CBD products and have never tried any Marijuana Products either. I am on the autism spectrum as are my 3 kids. I am also have type 2 Diabetes. Every time that I go to a trade event or street fair or autism event I have heard about CBD Products. Now that Marijuana is also legal in Nevada I have heard more and more and more about the health benefits of CBD products. We recently were contacted by the Pr folks who work with several companies that are reputable and produce CBD products. We are going to have the opportunity to test and review a variety of CBD products in the next month. Soon we will be getting CBD Gummy Bears from Meds Biotech.

Once we have the samples from Meds Biotech we will try, review and report back on our perceptions as to what they actually do in terms of their impact on the body such as reducing back pain or anxiety. see https://www.medsbiotech.com/collections/cbd-edibles

In regards to Meds Biotech:

Expertly Made

Their products are specially formulated by CBD experts.


100% Natural CBD

Their CBD is 100% natural with no synthetics to ensure the highest quality. 

No THC

Their CBD contains no THC, which is the psychoactive agent of hemp. 

According to their website:

A New Frontier In Pharmaceutical CBD.

Trust in Meds Biotech to deliver the highest quality, best CBD products, using all-natural ingredients, 100% organic hemp and the highest methods of production.

According to Web MD:

MONDAY, May 7, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Cannabidiol (CBD) oil has become the hot new product in states that have legalized medical marijuana.

The non-intoxicating marijuana extract is being credited with helping treat a host of medical problems — everything from epileptic seizures to anxiety to inflammation to sleeplessness.

I have heard locally that some people say that CBD has helped with body pain, reducing blood sugar as well as stress.

We will test and review the products that we get and will report back as to their effects.

How does CBD Work?

CBD oil works in conjunction with the endocannabinoid system. Because CBD is a cannabinoid, it helps to supplement the body’s natural cannabinoids, in turn strengthening the endocannabinoid system. In other words, the endocannabinoid system is a vast system of cannabinoid receptors. Furthermore, the body itself produces its own natural cannabinoids. CBD oil or cannabidiol, in general, is known as a phytocannabinoid (plant-based cannabinoid) which can help to supplement the endocannabinoid system (ECS).

CBD edibles are usually found in something sweet, like CBD gummies. It’s a great way to get your daily dose of pharmacist-formulated CBD oil, especially if you are an on-the-go person who doesn’t have time to relax with an oil or something else.

Turmeric is an excellent addition to your CBD oil, which is why we put in in our CBD capsules. Some studies show that turmeric helps as a possible antioxidant, an anti-inflammatory, and with heart health.

We are looking forward to testing and reviewing the samples that we receive to get an idea of how they work and their impact on the body.

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Happy Thanksgiving to all from those of us at Technewszone.com

We appreciate all of our friends and supporters. I appreciate my wife and 3 young adult children!

So far this year has been better than last year. In January I will start the alternative route to licensing for High School science teaching! I also sell solar and other construction products too!

God or Gods bless all depending on your perspective..

David Berkowitz

President, blogger, 3d print guy, teacher in training, aspie father of 3 with autism, and army veteran as well as  solar sales guy!

 

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CES 2018 First Night at CES Unveiled

We started this year’s CES adventure at CES Unveiled.

Tonight I will attend the Pepcom event for the first time.

Personally I have been attending CES for almost 25 years off and on,  and as press since 1/11/11 as Http://technewszone.com

XYZ Printing had their Davinci Nano and Full color printers on display

We find their printers to be decent.

A link to the full color Davinci Printer:

Davinci Color Printer

 

 

 

 

We also saw Ricoh and a new and interesting printer that can print on Shirts.

We saw several interesting audio and headphone companies, a few Robotics companies, Faucet companies-Moen and Kohler too.

 

We were impressed by Rylo’s 360 degree action cameras as well as their accessories.

We would love to get one to test and review!
 

We also got to meet the Folks from Mykronoz, who made my cool watch. We had been involved in their kickstarter efforts and are impressed by their awesome smart watches. At the show they are introducing their petite version of their Zetime watch. They offer the first Swiss Smart watch with mechanical hands!

Watch this video on YouTube.

Overall we were impressed by what we saw at CES 2018, Unveiled and will have continuing coverage as well as Youtube videos of products and interviews too!

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Happy New Year 2018, and have a super year!

Happy New Year From Technewszone.com

 

We wish you a very happy new year, lets hope 2018  brings peace, happiness and prosperity to as many people as possible.

I appreciate all of our social media friends, readers and subscribers!

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Our thanksgiving message also applies  now!

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Making Homes Autism Friendly

A Special Contribution from Lucy Wyndham:

For people on the Autism Spectrum, the world is a difficult place, full of sensory overload, unpleasantness, bullying and frustration. School, work and social events are all difficult situations to handle for people with ASD because of their unusual sensitivity to any kind of sensory assault, such as loud noises, bright lights and crowds. Technology can be particularly hard to deal with for people with ASD, as the noises, lights and stimulation associated to it can be too much to handle.

A home is a sanctuary for everyone, where everyone feels a sense of serenity, safety and peace of mind. It’s even more important for a person or child diagnosed with autism and understanding how to make an autism friendly home is very important.

We have already looked at how to make work spaces autism friendly; let’s look at how to make living conditions ideal for those who are on the Autism Spectrum.

Remodel the Sensory Environment

Making a home autism friendly isn’t easy, as it does require some renovating and some lifestyle changes; it can be challenging for siblings and parents who also have needs and would like to invite friends, make noise, choose new foods or otherwise complicate life. Family life is not always calm and changes are sometimes inevitable.

Avoid using fluorescent lights, which can induce anxiety and stress; soft, natural lighting is better for mood and attention. Certain colors of light – such as blue – have also been shown to help with creativity and calmness.

Another good idea is to have one area of the home filled with bright colors and technological activities for the whole family, such as a television and a stereo, and another area with soft colors, blank walls, quiet activities such as books and soft textures.

Technology Can Help

When refurbishing your home to make it accessible for autistic people, technology can be a great help. For example, a white noise machine in the bedroom can be an excellent way to calm down and stimulate sleep while reducing sensory overload. For maximum efficiency, limit the use of electric light after sunset.  Noise reducing headphones can be another solution to reduce sensory overload, whereas normal headphones can be used by other members of the family to listen to music or use other noisy devices such as video game consoles.

Certain types of portable technology, such as smartphones, computers and tablets, can also be useful and can provide an excellent tool to keep in the house. Many people with ASD are stimulated by computers and technology if used in the correct way. Today, there are thousands of applications which provide assistive technology to help communications. These can benefit people with ASD as they stimulate learning and communication while responding always in an expected manner. A computer or app is predictable, as the user knows exactly what the computer’s response will be when a specific action is completed, unlike interactions with people. This consistency is comforting and feels safe to people with ASD.

Keep an Eye Out for Stress

Remember that a person with ASD might not always be able to communicate exactly what the problem is, so a little detective work might be necessary. By remaining always attentive, it is possible to identify the problem and brainstorm simple solutions to fix the issue.  

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OWC NOW SHIPPING AWARD-WINNING THUNDERBOLT 3 DOCK

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OWC’s Most Powerful Connectivity Solution Ever Features Thunderbolt 3 with 13 Ports, USB 3.1 Gen 1, Gigabit Ethernet, Mini Display Port, FireWire 800, SD Card Reader, Digital Audio, & More

Woodstock, IL – September 11, 2017 OWC®, a leading zero emissions Mac and PC technology company, announced that the groundbreaking and highly-anticipated new OWC Thunderbolt 3 Dock, the latest in an award-winning lineup of connectivity expansion solutions, is shipping now. With an incredible 13 ports, the OWC Thunderbolt 3 Dock provides exceptional connectivity through an included Thunderbolt 3 cable, delivering power to laptops and other devices at the fastest speed possible.

“This is the best dock that I’ve found” – Guy Kawasaki

Business maven and chief evangelist Guy Kawasaki needed a solution to keep his own devices connected to the latest Apple MacBook Pros and had this to say about his OWC Thunderbolt 3 Dock:   “This is the best dock that I’ve found. It has every freaking port you know you need and some that you don’t know you need yet.”

The OWC Thunderbolt 3 Dock takes full advantage of the cutting-edge performance of Thunderbolt 3 technology with throughput up to 40Gb/s of bandwidth and allows users to realize the maximum utility of Thunderbolt 3 equipped Macs. The 13 ports offer the capability to charge mobile devices, connect one 5K or two 4K displays, add external storage (including legacy devices such as FireWire drives), import photos and videos from SD cards, access wired networks via Gigabit Ethernet, and enjoy pristine audio – all through a single Thunderbolt 3 cable.

Because Thunderbolt 3 delivers phenomenal bandwidth, the OWC Thunderbolt 3 Dock can be the foundation of a perfect custom display setup, providing the ability to drive the latest- generation 5K displays, two 4K displays or a combination of 4K, HD and other displays with the Mini DisplayPort (mDP) with DisplayPort++ support, and additional Thunderbolt 3 port.

For professionals working in the creative industries, there is typically a highly detailed workflow complete with specialized and legacy ports such as FireWire and digital audio. The OWC Thunderbolt 3 Dock supports FireWire 800 and S/PDIF digital audio, as well as an SD card reader and analog stereo audio.

All that and the 2-year OWC limited warranty: OWC is proud to provide a superior level of support and warranty coverage to our customers. With OWC, the possibilities are endless.

Numerous users and reviewers have had high praise for the OWC Thunderbolt 3 Dock:

“The OWC Thunderbolt 3 Dock is a versatile and capable device and a nice companion to a laptop computer in particular. Through its 13 ports, you can use and power a lot of different devices and its performance is good.” – Jeremy Grey, Imaging Resource 

“Devices like the OWC Thunderbolt 3 Dock come along to save the day and be the bridge between the new world and the just a little bit older world.” –  James Ivey, Pro Tools Expert

“Forget the rest. This is the Dock I’ve been looking for.” – Nicholas Calderone, MacSources 

Video reviews of the state-of-the-art Thunderbolt 3 Dock:
AppleInsider:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMU8yvhJ-qU
Geekanoids:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HEXJJGLJ0Yc
Chuck Joiner, MacVoices: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQumqHK0U8k

About OWC

Having served the Apple community worldwide since 1988, OWC has become the reliable manufacturer and upgrade provider of choice for Apple and PC enthusiasts with its extensive catalog of accessories, storage, and memory upgrades for nearly every Mac made in the last decade. Recognized for award-winning customer service, OWC provides extensive U.S.-based technical support for Mac and PC users around the world and comprehensive step-by-step installation and support videos.

Get social: follow OWC on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

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Sculpto+: The world’s most user-friendly desktop 3D printer A cool new polar based printer!

We are intrigued by this new Polar Coordinate based 3d printer:

According to Sculpto:

About this project

3D printers are one of the coolest and most efficient ways for you to make your ideas go from the drawing board and into real life.

Two years ago we launched a new type of 3D printer on Kickstarter. We wanted to make the amazing world of 3D printing available to everyone – not just engineers and tech-savvy people. We believe everyone should be able to bring their ideas to life. We started delivering that dream a year ago and opened a world of 3D printing for regular people and schools all over Denmark. Since then we have refined our production and software while developing Sculpto+

The result is a small 3D printer with one of the biggest print areas seen on a plug’n’play printer. We have maximized printing performance while eliminating the noise and inconveniences of 3D printing – we have made the perfect desktop 3D printer. And the best part: Everyone can use it!

 

 

Sculpto+ is a small 3D printer. It only weighs 2.7 KG and is about the size of your household coffeemaker, but has a printing volume of 5 liters! You can print objects at the size of a football (Soccer)! If you compare the build volume of Sculpto+ to other consumer printers in the same category and price range you will discover the print volume of Sculpto+ is up to 5 times bigger.  

Thanks to the compact design and the built-in handle the printer can easily be moved from room to room or house to house without any trouble.

 

We would love to get one to test, review and help education too. It looks quite nice, easy to use and well designed.

It has integration with Thingiverse:

 

When you have a 3D printer you also need some nice things to print. That’s why you can browse between a selection of cool models that can be printed directly from the Sculpto App to your Sculpto+ 3D printer. It’s easy and convenient. You can download the app on Google Play and App Store or you can access the printer directly from your browser via our web app. We are currently in the process of developing the app into a new and improved version where our upcoming ‘model engine’ will collect quality content from Thingiverse and present it to you in a even more user-friendly way.

You can look forward to receiving a product that keeps getting better as we push new updates with cool features and improvements.

 

We are huge fans of 3d printing, and stem education, and find that this printer seems it would be great for educational purposes!

Check them out on Kickstarter –> Scultpo

Here is a nice video that they did to talk about the printer–>

Watch this video on YouTube.

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