We are thrilled to reveal the launch of ELE-GO, the lightest carbon fiber foldable electric scooter weighing only 15 lbs. Here is an e-scooter with a sleek design, completely wireless with an integrated LED screen. It’s designed for a new generation of individuals living a fast-paced lifestyle where freedom in mobility is key. Check out our launch video.

It goes up to 12 miles per hour, with two optional-speeds and a 2-hour recharge time, for a range of 12 miles. It has a 450-watt brushless motor in the front wheel, equipped with a regenerative braking system. It’s made with 100% pure carbon fiber, which makes it sturdy and safe to ride.

In fact, the ingenuity of ELE-GO lies on the inside. Its modular design reinvents maintenance in the electric scooter industry. We took it apart for you to see for yourself.

First, unscrew the handlebars. Next, unscrew two bolts to pull out the controller and the battery from the front pole. Then, unplug the battery from the controller. Another few screws to separate the front wheel, which contains the brushless motor, from the pole. And done!

Simple and straightforward. No mess, no wires! Anyone can do it, which is groundbreaking news for maintaining your e-scooter. This puts the control back in the user’s hands. If you need to maintain a part of your ELE-GO, all you need to do is send the related component back, as opposed to shipping the entire scooter. Luckily enough, putting it back together is just as simple as taking it apart.

Its slim carbon fiber deck feels extremely sturdy, but flexible and shock absorbent, for a smooth ride. You can place your feet comfortably, one in front of the other, with easy access to both braking systems – an electronic control located near the left handlebar and a rear fender brake. You can switch on the front LED light which gives you wide visibility and ...

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I’m also going to cover everything that makes this latest version of the Apple Watch awesome including: WatchOS 4 and Siri, the new watch faces, apps that are actually worth using, the new settings and options, AirPods and the Apple Watch and more.

Finally, I’m going to tell you why (and how) I’m now using 2 Apple Watches.

So lets get the big question out of the way first which is: why didn’t I buy the LTE version?

For me this was never a question of need. I don’t need an Apple Watch with LTE because I can basically always have my phone with me. Instead, the question was actually whether or not I ever wanted to be without my phone and the answer to that is that there are some times when I wouldn’t mind being without my phone but there are no times when I would want to be without my camera. And ya, the CMRA band may never actually be a reality. And that’s it: it all came down to the camera for me. It wasn’t the added cost. But I will say, I don’t like the red dot Apple put on the LTE model to distinguish it. It’s not the end of the world or anything; but it really doesn’t look good.

So the model I did end up buying was the 42mm Silver Aluminum Case with Fog Sport Band. I got a little sick of the grey and black case and band I had before, so I knew I wanted to do a different color. What I actually wanted was the Stainless Steel case. The difference is harder to appreciate online but in person it really looks so much cooler than the aluminum. But at the end of the day I really didn’t feel like ...

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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of CBTS. All opinions are 100% mine.

Network performance, reliability, and security are essential to business success, whether a company is large or small. Businesses of all size are finding out through experience that Cloud Managed Network as a Service (NaaS) delivers similar internet connectivity as the more expensive MPLS and offers fully managed and monitored services, dependable uptime, cloud integration, solid perimeter defense security, built-in Wi-Fi, and SD-WAN.

Leveraging world-class Meraki technology from Cisco, NaaS solutions from CBTS are delivered as a customized “all in one network.” A single low-cost monthly fee covers all equipment, extended warranty upgrades, and best-of-breed management and customer support services.

One of the many strengths of a Managed Cloud Network like NaaS is that it allows branch facilities of businesses in retail, manufacturing, banking, health care, and other industries to experience full access to the same services available at the main office, all with centralized management. Consider just a few examples of real CBTS customer implementations that are resulting in highly measurable success.

More Uptime for an Auto Company

A rapidly growing Midwest-based company providing tires, wheels, and auto services experienced repeated network outages with a previous technology provider. CBTS implemented a POS- and Wi-Fi-enabled solution for the business that resulted in 10 percent reduced downtime at branch locations along with the generation of revenue and valuable analytics from its Wi-Fi network. Now, the company can use POS data to better determine the benefits of opening and closing at certain hours. Beyond that, monthly network operating costs are expected to drop from $90,000 to $40,000.

Faster Internet for a Concrete Contractor

A full-service concrete contracting firm with 600 semi-mobile employees needed a solution to lower expenditures and bolster internet access at its 17 branch locations. A solution implemented by CBTS resulted in increased internet speeds of 10X, network cost reductions of 87 percent, and cost savings for operational labor of 30 percent. As an added benefit, the business is also seeing a 66 percent reduction in the time it takes to open new locations.

Uniform Services for Food Company

A Southern-based specialty food business with 300 company-owned and franchised locations sought a turnkey solution to efficiently add new franchises to its network. The business also wanted to provide a uniform experience for customers accessing the stores over the web, by phone, and in ...

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So the timing for Printify to reach out and ask me to take a look at their new WooCommerce integration couldn’t have been better (more info here). If you’re unfamiliar with Printify, they’re a transparent print-on-demand provider network which lets you design and sell your own custom products. The best thing about Printify is that they handle production and fulfillment (so you don’t have to retain any inventory, which is awesome). If you’d like more info on connecting WooCommerce and Printify, check out the guide.

WooCommerce, which Printify now integrates with, is a highly customizable eCommerce platform for WordPress. That’s also great new for me because I’ve been blogging on WordPress since 2012 (that’s the platform this site is built on).

Here’s what James Berdigan, Printify’s CEO, has to say: “We see the WooCommmerce integration as a huge step forward. Currently more than 30% of the world’s eCommerce websites are powered by Woo, meaning that now 2 out of every 5 stores out there will be able to use Printify. We are excited to serve millions of stores and provide them best in class Print On Demand service. Together we will be able to print and ship millions of products.”

There are several reasons for me to get excited here starting with the fact that its free to use Printify (pay only for order production and shipping). And I also like the fact that it’s possible to access the best Print Providers and filter them by price, location and other options to find the best fit. But I think my favorite two Printify features are the huge catalog of 150+ unique products and the Mock-up Generator.

Let’s talk about that massive catalog first. I’m actually blown-away by how many products there are to choose from and the highly affordable price range. Custom adult tee shirts start at $4.48! Two popular shirts in the catalog are the Bella Canvas 3001 and the Next Level 3600; both of which look very cool (and it’s worth checking out Printify’s video product reviews of these products). ...

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Over the last several years, smart lights have become an integral part of my life. I use them in my office, in my bedroom and especially in my studio. Sure, they turn on or off with the tap of a digital button (or even with my voice), but they do so much more.

I use smart lights to receive notifications, for instance, using apps like IFTTT and Stringify. I’ve got my desk lighting setup to turn red every time I upload a video to YouTube as well (just for fun). When I’m listening to music I sometimes like to have it flash and pulse to the beat. The lights in my bedroom dim on cue every night and in my studio I change the color temperature several times while filming to create the perfect visual atmosphere.

As a smart home and smart lighting enthusiast I’m very excited about Sengled’s range of “life bulbs” (see what they did there?). I’ve recently had the chance to check out three Sengled products: the Pulse, the Element and the Twilight. Each is very exciting in it’s own way, but they all have attractive pricing and some very unique features that help to set them apart from the crowd.

Let’s talk about the Pulse first because it’s definitely my favorite of the three. It’s an LED smart light married with a wireless speaker from JBL. The Pulse comes in three color options (white, silver and red).

What’s cool about the Pulse is that you can connect up to eight of them at once for truly immersive sound. The pack I tested came with two Pulse speakers which isn’t merely convenient; it’s downright awesome. Why? Because you can create a stereo sound effect — or a surround sound effect — by placing one on either side of you. This could work good at your desk or even in the living room when placed on either side of a couch.

The Element is also very cool. It’s billed as the world’s most affordable smart lighting system and it works with Amazon Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, AT&T Digital Life and Stringify which ...

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Recently, though, I resubscribed to Sling TV. I didn’t want to, really; I desperately wanted to like YouTube TV but I just couldn’t. This article and video describe what happened and why I went back to Sling TV after a bit of a hiatus.

Quick note: whatever streaming TV service you choose to go with, consider picking up either the Amazon Fire TV stick or the Roku streaming stick as they are the cheapest way to pipe your favorite streaming TV services to your TVs. I have a Fire TV stick in the bedroom that works alright, although I do prefer my Apple TV for our main TV in the living room.

I have tried and tested several streaming TV options over the last couple of years: Sling TV, DirecTV NOW and PlayStation Vue are where I have logged the most time. As of yet I haven’t tried either YouTube TV or Hulu’s Live TV offering. After I made a video comparing the best streaming TV services (which were the only streaming options at the time) I actually remained a subscriber of PlayStation Vue for awhile. Somewhere along the way I was briefly a Sling TV subscriber as well (you can also check out that video review). For the last 12 months or so, however, I have not subscribed to any streaming TV services.

This week that changed when my family decided we were bored with just having Netflix and Hulu. As a YouTube content creator my first instinct was to check out YouTube TV. It wasn’t around the last time I researched things and I knew it had to be good. And I was right! It hit every technical feature I wanted at a great price but there was one big problem: YouTube TV had an abysmal selection of available channels.

So here’s what my reasoning actually looked like while deciding Sling TV was going to be the way to go this time around:

• DirecTV Now has an incredible selection of channels in

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This is a sponsored post on behalf of CBTS.

Without a smart strategy, it’s an inconvenient truth that scaling a growing company’s commercial network often results in wasted time and money.  That’s why choosing the right network provider can make all the difference between sustaining that growth or stalling it.

CBTS’ newest product – managed cloud Network as a Service – offers all the benefits that will keep companies moving in the right direction.  Their Hosted and Managed Network as a Service (NaaS) model provides scalable, dependable and secure Wi-Fi and network security with a utility pricing model that doesn’t fluctuate month to month.

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Challenge: Expense of Expansion

Solution: Auto VPN – Cost-saving powerhouse

Built on Cisco Meraki, this unique auto provisioning site-to-site VPN connects branches securely, without tedious manual VPN configuration. Leveraging the power of the cloud, MX Security Appliances configure, monitor, and maintain your VPN so you don’t have to.

In addition, business owners can rely on the expertise of CBTS’ tech engineer team to ensure that their Cloud Networking – NaaS works seamlessly, thus eliminating the costly expense of hiring IT consultants or maintaining in-house staff.

2.

Challenge: Increasing Capital Expenses for Soon to be Obsolete Hardware

Solution: Utility Pricing – No-surprises: Lease for Cost-efficiency

NaaS’ utility pricing model effectively manages both present and future costs:

• Monthly fixed cost for equipment and management
• No capital investment for expensive network equipment
• No technology obsolescence worries (NaaS builds the hardware refresh in the solution lifecycle)
• Better performance than legacy systems at a lower cost

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Challenge: Day-to-Day Demands Stunt Strategic IT Opportunities

Solution: Hosted & Managed Network Feature-rich Suite of Services

With cloud integration, security, switching, Wi-Fi, management and monitoring, CBTS’ suite of services frees companies to concentrate on their bottom line and leaves network operations to their expert team of professionals.

4.

Challenge: Over-paying for what you don’t need

Solution: Right-size the price tag to the business need

CBTS’ Hosted and Managed Network as a Service model is a perfect match for managing the complete network and IT needs of single or multi-site locations.  Additionally, businesses with multiple remote locations don’t have to accept the conventional tradeoffs of increased costs and complexity. Auto VPN has the ability to connect an unlimited number of branch locations giving owners powerful flexibility to address the specific needs of different locations over any type of connectivity.

There are many challenges ...

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Having played around with a couple of these myself, I have to say it’s been a really fun experience. Taking a photo and waiting for it to print out is exciting (which is weird for me to say considering I love instant gratification). And there’s something cool about having to frame a shot right the first time (i.e. not having unlimited attempts to perfectly capture a moment): it takes a measure of skill and some actual thought. In other words, shooting on a camera that spits out a real, live print is truly worth doing on the right occasion.

Whether you long for the days of the original Polaroid, are looking for an awesome gift idea or just want to experience something new (or is it old…) then these instant cameras might be right up your alley!

Leica Sofort Instant Camera

The Leica Sofort Instant Camera is a high quality camera that allows macro, party, self-portrait and sport modes.

Impossible Project I-1 Analog Instant Camera

Impossible’s I-1 is an instant that also works with an app for greater control and creativity. It’s not without it’s quirks but offers a lot of features and charm.

Fujifilm Instax Mini 70

For a compact instant camera, the Fujifilm Instax Mini 70 Instant Film Camera has a sleek, solid design and weighs only half a pound. The Mini 70 has a tripod socket and selfie mirror.

Impossible Polaroid 600

Impossible bought Polaroid and is now selling it’s original Polaroid 600‘s completely refurbished. They have an appealing 80’s feel and come in a variety of colors in limited quantity.

Fujifilm Instax Mini 90 Neo Classic Instant Film Camera

The Fujifilm Instax Mini 90 Neo Classic Instant Film Camera has a kids mode and macro mode along with a double exposure mode to allow you to capture two images in one photo.

Lomography Lomo’Instant Sanremo

The Lomo’Instant Camera Sanremo is a retro brown camera allows you to take long exposure shots and unlimited multiple exposures. You can change out ...

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When looking for the best Ultrabook my criteria included: a Windows machine that cost in the neighborhood of $1,000 (maybe a bit more or less), something that was light and compact (ultraportable), something that had great battery life (at least 6 hours but hopefully a lot more) and something with a full keyboard and trackpad. In terms of specs I wanted to find something with at least a 7th generation Intel processor, 8 GB of RAM, 256 GB of solid state storage and a screen that hovered around 13″ (that had at least HD resolution).

There are so many Ultrabooks on the market now I had to come up with a plan of attack… so I decided to start by making a list of my top 5 ultraportable laptops. This led me to select the following machines (in no particular order at this point):

• Razer Blade Stealth
• Microsoft Surface Laptop
• Dell XPS 13
• Asus ZenBook 3
• HP Spectre x360

Next, as you can see in the video, I narrow this list down to my two favorites (which was very hard to do because these are all such excellent options) and from that list I decided upon the best Ultrabook for me. You’ll have to watch to video in order to find out which one took the crown!

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I’ve ridden several electric boards in the last few years. Some have been nice and others have been disappointments. None has impressed me like the Halo Board Carbon Edition which I’ve been testing and having a blast with over the last week.

The Halo Board Carbon Edition doesn’t feature a traditional wood deck. Instead, it’s comprised of Japanese carbon fiber which the company promotes as indescribable. Without a doubt carbon fiber is an incredibly tough material and that’s a welcome feature. My old Arbor board has a split nose from running into one too many curbs and it was made of… wood.

Honestly I love the look of this thing. It’s not trying to be anything else: you won’t find orange wheels here. Instead, the all-black look carves out a unique aesthetic (one which I can’t help thinking a ninja would also approve of).

When viewed from the side it’s easy to see how sleek this beast is. You won’t see bulky battery packs, exposed wiring or anything ugly sticking out or clinging on. Every component lives hidden away and out-of-sight which I think most people will feel is a major bonus. This also means there’s ample clearance for going over large bumps.

One of my favorite features on this board is the handle on the back. I love braking, waiting until the board has almost come to a stop, popping off and letting it roll by a bit before snagging it by the handle. It’s a great way to transition into walking and going wherever it is that I’m going next. Plus, the length of the board seems to be perfectly designed for an adult to carry the board without it dragging on the ground.

Up until this point I’ve mostly just described the way this board looks. The design alone makes this board worth considering, but the performance is as good as the best boards out there (at ...

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