Software testing and test automation have become integral parts of the software development process. As technology advances, so too have the software testing and test automation tools available to businesses. In this blog post, we’ll take a look at five of the most exciting tech innovations in software testing and test automation that you need to know about. These innovations are sure to make your software testing process faster, more efficient, and more reliable. Get ready to learn about the latest and greatest advancements in software testing and test automation.
AI for Test Case Generation
AI testing tools are an exciting development in the field of software testing and test automation. By leveraging the power of machine learning, these tools allow testers to easily build robust end-to-end test cases, reducing manual effort and increasing test coverage.
Virtual Reality for User Experience Testing
In recent years, virtual reality (VR) technology has become increasingly accessible and widely adopted, opening up new possibilities for software testing. For user experience testing, VR provides a powerful tool for simulating real-world usage scenarios in order to identify and address usability issues.
Using VR, developers can create virtual environments that closely match those experienced by users. This allows them to better evaluate the user experience from the user’s perspective. VR also helps with validating visual design elements such as layouts, fonts, and colours to ensure an optimal experience for users.
Blockchain for Security Testing
The software testing industry is constantly evolving, with new technologies and innovations changing the way that software is tested. One of the most promising new technologies to come out of this evolution is blockchain, which can provide a much more secure and reliable environment for security testing. Blockchain is a distributed ledger technology (DLT) that allows multiple parties to securely record and store data in a secure, decentralized network. It offers unparalleled security by using cryptographic keys, which are designed to make it extremely difficult to tamper with data without being detected. Additionally, because blockchain is distributed across many different computers, it’s much more difficult for a single user to gain access to all the data stored on the network. In terms of security testing, blockchain can be used to create a trustless environment where testers can verify the authenticity of their test results without relying on any third party.
The Internet of Things for Performance Testing
Performance testing with IoT offers the potential for end-to-end, distributed testing across multiple physical devices in real-world conditions. This allows testers to evaluate how an application behaves when exposed to different usage scenarios and under different stress levels. By using actual devices in these tests, testers can gain more accurate results than with emulated environments.
Machine Learning for Predictive Analytics
Machine learning (ML) technologies have opened up a range of possibilities for leveraging predictive analytics in software testing. ML-powered predictive analytics allow developers to set criteria and parameters that identify signs of application failure before it occurs. This type of pre-testing can be used to determine the robustness of an application and ensure it is fit for purpose. By understanding how an application behaves under different conditions, developers can tailor their tests to focus on areas that require more attention or may be prone to failure.
Tronsmart is at it yet again, expanding the Bang portable speaker lineup. We’ve recently taken an extended look at the Bang Mini and now the company has given us the opportunity to try out the smallest Bang SE speaker.
Design
It’s easy to recognize the similarities between the Bang SE and the rest of the family. It shares the same industrial design language with the size being the main difference. Another addition to the smaller footprint is two hook anchors on each side of the handle for the included carrying strap.
To the top, you have the same layout we’ve seen on all the Bang speakers. You have the familiar power, SoundPulse, volume up and down, play/pause, speaker stereo sync, and LED controls. All these buttons are encased in a firm, soft-touch covering that gives it a premium feel that’s easy to navigate.
Behind the large, front-facing Tronsmart logo live the party powering the Bang SE. Under the canvas, weave are two full-range drivers capable of full stereo sound. Around each side are two subwoofers to add to the sound with lower bass audio.
The rugged outer casing and IPX6 water resistance should have the Bang SE ready for almost any environment. I’d have zero issues having this at home, out by the pool, or even camping. Add the optional should strap, and you literally can take this almost anywhere.
Sound
I’ve been really surprised by the sound of the Tronsmart Bang SE. It’s on the same level, if not better than its most recent sibling Bang Mini. I know that doesn’t make much sense but to my ears, the balance of the stereo sound is slightly better on the SE.
The mix of highs and mids is fantastic for a speaker this size and never seems like it’s flexing too hard even at high volumes. The bass is punchy as well without overpowering the rest of the audio.
My one complaint would be the Tronsmart app doesn’t support this model yet. Having more granular controls to your taste is a nice touch that the largest Bang supports and I wish both the Mini and SE had this as well.
Charging and Expansion
The Tronsmart Bang SE has a good selection of ports on the back of the speaker. Behind the waterproof flap, you’ll find USB-A, USB-C charging, a 3.5mm auxiliary port, and a microSD slot. This gives the Bang SE a solid array of options for charging external devices as well as charging via the USB ports and expansion to other media inputs with the headphone jack and SD card.
Tronsmart rates the battery life at 24 hours with the volume set at around 50%. I’d estimate this to be fairly accurate. I was able to have this play in the background near these audio levels for around three full workdays at my home office.
Conclusion
Tronsmart might have the best Bang for the buck in the Bang SE. This smaller variant still packs great sound, above-average battery life, and a sturdy travel footprint. The Bang SE might be the best option in the lineup for most users.
Full retail for the Bang SE will be $70 and I think that’s more than reasonable for the features here. Need a little more incentive? How about for the global launch the Bang SE is just $55. That’s hard to beat at the link below.
Zhiyun recently released the Fiveray F100 Light Stick that we had the opportunity to review for the site. Considering this is an extremely similar design to the previous Fiveray FR100C Light Stick, you may be wondering, what’s the difference and which one should I buy?
Fortunately, we got our hands on both models to give you a comparison between both of Zhiyun’s light stick offerings.
Design
When it comes to the overall design, both the F100 and FR100C light sticks are nearly identical. The biggest change to the design is on the scroll wheel. Zhiyun has gone with less click buttons on the latest F100. Additionally, the F100 also has a new shortcut where double pressing the power button will cycle through changing the currently selected value to 0%, 50%, and 100%. This is quite helpful when dealing with brightness levels or changing colors in HSI mode.
Besides that, nothing else has changed in the design of the light sticks themselves. However, the Fiveray F100 has received a massive upgrade due to the fact that it now includes a range of light modifiers. The new barn doors, diffuser, and grid attachments make the F100 light stick far more versatile than the previous FR100C. This right here makes a strong case as to why you would want the latest model and more than makes up for the price difference.
Zhiyun also now includes a premium case with the F100 model to help carry all of the additional accessories that now come with the light. It would be great if the FR100C came with a carrying case as well, but this is another reason why the F100 now costs more.
Performance
Zhiyun Fiveray FR100C Light Stick with no modifiers
Both lights have the same peak power output of 100W, same color temperature range of 2700K – 6200K, same CRI value of 96, and same TLCI of 97. Meaning, you have nothing to gain for typical lighting setups if you don’t plan on using modifiers.
Where the F100 sets itself apart is by nearly doubling the RGB intensity from 16W to 30W, and adding a host of video effects such as SOS, Fire, TV, Candle, and more.
Zhiyun Fiveray F100 with diffuser
Zhiyun Fiveray F100 with barn doors
Zhiyun Fiveray F100 with grid
Plus, as I mentioned above, the included light modifiers make a monumental difference in your ability to control the light in your scenes. Once I tried using the F100 with the soft box, grid, and barn doors—there was no way I could go back to using just the base light stick.
Battery
While both the FR100C and F100 light sticks include six 2600mAh batteries for power, the F100 still saw a big upgrade when it comes to charging. The previous FR100C was limited to charging at a maximum of 28W but the F100 is now capable of charging at 100W through the USB Type-C port and that’s nearly four times as fast as its predecessor.
Final thoughts
At first glance, without the accessories, you might not even notice a difference between the Fiveray FR100C and F100. However, the F100 is a substantial upgrade, offering nearly double the power in RGB mode and almost four times the charging speed. Then, once you add in the invaluable light modifiers and video effects, it becomes clear that the Zhiyun Fiveray F100 is the superior light stick.
That doesn’t mean the Fiveray FR100C is a bad light stick though. It’s still a very capable light, albeit less versatile than Zhiyun’s latest offering. It would be perfect to use as a second or third light in your setups, but I’d always choose the F100 if I could for being a more versatile lighting solution.
If you’d like a more in-depth review to see what the Zhiyun Fiveray F100 Light Stick is capable of, check out our full review. Otherwise, both the Fiveray FR100C and F100 can be purchased from Amazon or Zhiyun’s website.
The affordable EZVIZ smart camera line is always one that I have enjoyed reviewing. I have looked at a couple of these cameras and have always been impressed. Aside from a couple of small details this one is no different.
The EZVIZ C3W Pro camera specifically specializes in outdoor areas and has a very helpful night mode that can help you pick up on anything and everything, without a problem.
This camera has just about everything you need for it to function properly while outdoors, including IP67 waterproofing, 1080p resolution with color night vision, AI person detection, two-way talk, motion alerts, and a microSD card slot.
A lot of these features are fairly standard for an EZVIZ camera; the main extra thing you’re getting with this specific model is the 1080p with color night vision. And we should place an emphasis on the color night vision part.
via EZVIZ
The setup is pretty self explanatory and very easy to do. My primary complaint is that it requires a physical plug for power in order to be operational. I feel in this day in age we would be past this and leaning more toward rechargeable batteries. For starters, it would make it easy to place the camera where you most need it rather than near an outlet.
The mounting capability and design of the camera is great as always except for the antennas. They don’t seem like they would get in the way at first but they usually don’t move exactly as you imagine or hope they might. This doesn’t necessarily affect any aspect of recording what happens outside your place of residence. And really, it’s just a small detail and not a true nuisance but something to consider when placing the camera. Aside from those two things, this camera is great.
The camera connects via Wi-Fi or via an ethernet port and, as mentioned, with a power outlet. After setup, there is an app that accompanies the device. I have always been happy with the way the EZVIZ app functions with its cameras and this is no exception. A brief walkthrough of all the features is in place and after that you are able to set up the camera to your liking.
The image quality is great, and is on par with expectations in a 1080p camera. The motion alerts are very good and timely. There were occasionally times when it would prompt me only to be movement from some plants swaying, but I would rather be safe than sorry. Moreover, if it’s capturing it for me and not alerting, I can sleep well knowing it’s doing its job.
As with all the EZVIZ products I am happy with the outcome of the C3W Pro. I felt my home was able to be properly monitored at all times and I could rest easy knowing that I was safe. It’s a fairly full-featured camera for the money with a decent app to support. Sitting at $89.99, this camera could be just what you’re looking for, especially if you’re just getting started with home security.
Every sales campaign initiated seeks to catch new clients and retain old ones for optimal sales returns with high profits. However, the evolution of social media marketing platforms such as LinkedIn requires equal robustness and innovativeness in the sales department. The discussion herein reflects upon some of the notable LinkedIn sales strategies that will help reach phenomenal outreach and conversion levels. The following are LinkedIn headlines for sales managers examples indicating the most effective strategies:
Appealing LinkedIn Sales Bio
The LinkedIn account receives constant traffic by implementing professional strategies that attract client attention. However, additional effort to improve the client’s first perception of your profile outlook makes your account an interesting destination for buyers. The bio should be one attractive summary of your business services to capture client interest instantly. You should focus on outdoing any competitor bios in the same niche as your business to the majority of the customers on the market.
Short Product-Centered Profile Description
Your profile description should be wholesome, informative, and pleasing to read. It should capture the basics of your business objective while promoting the product as the main point of focus. Every visitor visiting the page must leave with interest to discover more about the product from the captivating qualities and benefits listed. However, you should be frank with the description, making it brief yet informative to the audience reading it online.
Priority Ranking for Product Details
The product details you upload should aim to answer several client questions whenever they encounter your marketing page. For example, you can acknowledge the consumer need and detail specific product qualities that solve those needs. You can also detail the additional qualities, including environment friendliness, shelf life, and cost or offers. The most important thing is prioritizing the most crucial product information for potential buyers to gain interest at first sight. The price and beneficial product qualities will make your sales experience worthwhile because clients want to see such details.
Optimization via Relatable Keywords
Keyword optimization will also make you a top LinkedIn account with a huge client base interacting with your sales content. However, having profound product marketing content will not do the trick of attracting optimal traffic to your account. The best strategy in this scenario is to optimize your content by including relatable keywords and buzzwords. Focus on including words and phrases that receive regular search traffic to convert such numbers into leads that become consumers.
Providing Contact Details for Clients to Reach Out
Constant engagement with customers at a personal level allows the establishment of a rapport between the sales team and the audience. It is thus advisable to include your contact details on the LinkedIn page for easier availability whenever a prospect needs extra details. The details include phone numbers and email addresses providing access to the help desk.
Conclusion
LinkedIn’s role in creating favorable sales marketing conditions for a business is undeniable when handled with expertise. The platform has several software integrations that efficiently deliver unmatched sales outcomes. The points above elaborate on the best practice when creating a professional LinkedIn profile in anticipation of capturing and keeping consumers. A clear bio and description with optimized keywords urge clients to discover more via contact details included on the page.
Blackview is a thriving technology brand that specializes in rugged outdoor phones to support rugged lifestyles and survive tough and challenging environments. With a strong focus on quality and experience, all Blackview products undergo rigorous standards and quality testing processes to ensure a superb user experience. Through long experience and critical learning, Blackview has relentlessly pursued the perfect synergy of functional satisfaction and innovative technology in rugged phones, as evidenced by the latest released Blackview BV9200.
Here comes some basic selling points of Blackview BV9200.
Recently, Blackview confirms that the brand new flagship rugged phone BV9200 will be on debut soon, which is on an extremely impressive streak of releasing the Doke 3.1 update on it. Blackview BV9200 is designed to reinvent the rugged phone with 5 big upgrades including entertainment, battery life, efficiency, personality, and practicality.
5 Big Upgrades in Blackview BV9200
NO.1 Entertainment Upgrades: 6.6-inch Display & Harman AudioEFX Sound & ArcSoft Camera
6.6-inch Display: 120 Hz high refresh rate & 2.4 K high-resolution
Blackview BV9200 flaunts an eye-catching display with a 6.6-inch large screen that supports 120Hz high refresh rate and 2.4K high resolution, providing a vivid viewing experience without boundaries. It also brings skillfully crafted design to users with a 310g lightweight and 13.66 mm slim body in three color options black, orange, and green.For users to fully enjoy the eye-friendly experience, BV9200’s display is certificated by TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, which helps reduce harmful blue light without compromising visual image quality. Besides, Its Tough CORNING® GORILLA® GLASS 5 display acts as a sturdy screen protector against scratches and 1.2-meter drops.
Blackview BV9200 is supported by Harman AudioEFX for the first time, which is a significant step in driving forward the sound system in rugged phones. Through this cooperation, Blackview BV9200 expresses the same positive attitude to accompany users in any joyful moments. When you are listening to music, watching movies, playing games, or having calls, it catered to your needs by smart, music, movie, games, and voice modes. Blackview BV9200 brings the BWM and Mercedes-Benz-like premium audio enjoyment to the smartphone successfully. When it is the smart mode, all the sound quality is universally optimized; music mode intensifies music rhythm; movie mode provides live stereo sound; game mode helps the game sound effect real, and voice mode perfectly eliminates call noise. In addition, another complement to its sound is dual smart-PA BOX speakers, providing incredibly high-quality voice with maximum volume.
ArcSoft Camera: 16MP front camera & 50 MP with 8MP Rear Cameras
When it comes to the camera, Blackview BV9200 demonstrates the breakthroughs made in its camera performance by achieving a 30% improvement in color reproduction. BV9200 is equipped with 50MP Samsung® JN1 rear camera as the primary camera, which is making great upgrades in the image color fidelity while taking pictures of people, subjects, and scenery. The ancillary camera is an 8MP Rear Camera that supports 120° ultra-wide and up to 1 cm ultra-macro. As a result, you’ll get a stunning architectural image with a 120° ultra-wide shooter, as well as amazing close-up images of the tiny universe with a 1 cm ultra-macro shooter. Furthermore, there is a 16MP front-facing snapper, which enables true-tone photography regardless of age, gender, and race, providing high accuracy of skin.
Blackview BV9200 is powered by Arcsoft technology, which boosts photography performance by 15%, escorting you to capture exciting moments at any time. Thanks to Arcsoft technology, BV9200 upgrades the photo modes to the third generation with HDR Mode 3.0, Beauty Mode 3.0, Portrait Mode 3.0, and Panorama Mode 3.0. HDR Mode 3.0 makes lifelike images in high-contrast situations; Beauty Mode 3.0 automatically adjusts your portrait to create a visually pleasing photo; Portrait Mode 3.0 lets you take sharp-focused photos against the blurred background; Panorama Mode 3.0 helps you take images with elongated fields of view. Apart from that, Blackview BV9200 comes with other splendid camera modes, including super night mode, 2K 30fps video recording with beauty, and underwater mode.
NO.2 Battery Life Upgrades: 5000mAh Large Battery & 66W Fast Charge &30W Wireless Charge & 5W Reverse Charge
The larger frame of the BV9200 enables a larger battery capacity of 5000mAh, which supports up to 500 hrs standby, 37.5 hrs calling, 19.5 hrs music, 12.5 hrs web browsing, and 8.5 hrs game playing. It also lends itself to a faster wired charging speed of 66 watts, allowing its massive battery to be replenished to 20% in just five minutes. What’s more, Blackview BV9200 is bringing its revamped wireless charge to rugged phones this time with 30W wireless charging, freeing up your hands while charging. To further facilitate users, Blackview BV9200 delivers an enhanced level of charging experience with 5W Reverse Charge which is an ideal solution for quickly powering up your everyday accessories especially outdoors. With Coulometer, users can benefit from advanced battery accuracy and control charging status at all times. For security, Blackview BV9200 carried out charging protection with intelligent and customized modes for over-charging protection. If it is intelligent charging protection, the phone will stop charging until the battery is up to 80%, whereas customized charging protection is free to set the charging zone from 70% to 90%.
Blackview BV9200 is powered by Octa-core MediaTek Helio G96, which boosts energy efficiency and latency of processing, delivering a leap in the smooth, fast, and multitask connectivity experiences for users. It has 8GB of RAM onboard, which can be expanded virtually up to 14 GB with the 6GB RAM Plus feature, backing you up to run different kinds of tasks simultaneously without any lags. Storage capacity is offered up to 256GB with a 1TB expandable option via TF card, providing plenty of storage space and saving the hassle of another cloud storage. Another selling point is the integrated cooling system, which increases the cooling capacity by 15% and reduces the CPU temperature by 10°C, keeping your phone cooled off.
No.4 Personality Upgrades: Doke OS 3.1 Based on Android 12
Blackview BV9200 becomes the first device to receive the new Doke 3.1 update, which marks a new stage in software development. Thanks to the tremendous effort of the team, users can enjoy a fully optimized operating experience with convenience and simplicity. It focuses on unleashing unprecedented performance by Low Memory killers, delivering autonomic management of memory to make process-killing decisions. That’s no doubt that it brings some new apps such as New Focus Mode App and New Health App. The new focus mode app contains five modes including No-play Mode, Meditation Mode, Work & Sport & Read Mode,helping you maintain your focus by limiting the usage of selected apps. It’s fresh to pack with Health App which is served as the digital well-being feature with sports and health metric recording. Speaking of games, Blackview BV9200 takes full advantage of game modes to unlock next-level gaming experience with power saving mode, normal mode, and performance mode. Additionally, Pre-Loading improves the average app-launching speed by 10% and saves your time waiting for the App-loading.
NO.5 Practicality Upgrade: MIL-STD-810H &IP68 & IP69K&1.2m Death Broke Cameras
Blackview BV9200 boasts a MIL-STD-810H-certified body that’s drop-proof up to 1.2m high combined with Leading IP68 & IP69K Rated Waterproofness that’s waterproof up to 1.5m deep for 30 mins, which can survive extreme weather and environments. Along with those regular ratings for resistance, it features a sturdy frame with Aluminium alloy sides and thickened rubber around the corners for a stronger grip and better shock absorption. Even for the camera, It’s making a significant advancement in camera ruggedness with its drop-proof performance withstanding a 1.2m death broke.
Other highlights:
Blackview BV9200, as an eligible rugged phone, is no less astounding in terms of practical performance. The 4-in-1 navigation system ensures your safety by providing accurate location, and the glove mode satisfies your need to work with gloves with enhanced touch sensitivity. With Multi-function NFC, It’s convenient for the contactless transfer of payments and data. It also includes some basic but important features such as Customized Shortcut Button, Multi-touch with 10 points, and a Fingerprint sensor & power button 2-in-1 key. Especially for digital tools, there are a bunch of professional apps to help you get the job done, including Compass, HeightMeasure, Torch, SoundMeter, and so on.
Price & Availability
The world premiere of Blackview BV9200 starts from January 9th to 13th, 2023 PST at only $199.99 (down from $399.99) with 50% off! Want to buy it? Click here for more information.
One of the most important tools in photography or videography is not the camera, it’s lighting. Even a bad camera can take a good photo or video with the proper lighting. Photographers use light to sculpt a subject in the same way a painter uses a brush and paint.
For that reason, I’m always on the lookout for new lighting tools to use. Over the years, I’ve experimented with big studio strobes, small camera flashes, various hot lights, and now LED lights such as Zhiyun’s Fiveray F100 Light Stick.
Zhiyun is more widely known for its lineup of popular camera and smartphone stabilizers, but the company began dipping its toes into lighting with the Fiveray FR100C earlier this year. Now, Zhiyun is back with an upgraded pro version dubbed the Fiveray F100.
Luckily, we were able to get our hands on one from Zhiyun for this review.
Design
Like many other light sticks, the Fiveray F100 uses a slender design measuring nearly 20-inches in length, is almost two-inches wide, and weighs in at a little over two pounds. It has a handle at the bottom with a rubberized grip to make it easier to hold with a small display, scroll wheel, and power button on the back used for controlling the light.
The back is lined with six fans for cooling, and there is a 1/4-inch threaded hole on the bottom that perfectly fits a tripod or most light stands. On the side, there is a USB Type-C and barrel connector hidden under a flap that is used for charging the six built-in 2600mAh batteries that power up the F100.
Along with the F100 Light Stick, there is a padded case and a few light modifiers which helps set it apart from the previous FR100C model. The case feels fantastic and has plenty of space for the F100, the included modifiers, and more. There’s even a handle to make carrying it around easier.
Speaking of modifiers, the Fiveray F100 comes with all the basic attachments you’d need to shape light. There’s a bracket that snaps onto the unit with barn doors attached that allows you to slide on a softbox or grid.
User experience
Using the Zhiyun Fiveray F100 is fairly simple. After powering on the light stick, you can use the power button to swap between options on the display, while the scroll wheel will adjust the value you have selected.
Pressing the top button will cycle you through the three different modes on the F100, including standard lighting for photos and videos, an HSI mode for RGB lighting, and a video effects mode.
All of these modes work remarkably well, with the standard lighting mode giving you the ability to change the color temp between 2700K-6200K, as well as being able to adjust the intensity. The HSI mode gives you access to a wide range of colors and has controls for Hue, Saturation, and Intensity of the light. While the video effects mode is very useful for filmmakers featuring standards such as candlelight, flickering TV, lightning, and more.
Navigating and adjusting the different values works well, and bonus tip, double pressing the power button will quickly jump you to the first value, the middle, or the end. That makes it much quicker to change the brightness, color, or other settings without having to scroll the wheel for days.
Performance
The Zhiyun Fiveray F100 is quite small and dimmer than the lights I normally use coming in at only 100W or 20708 lux. However, I soon found that it was not quite as dim as I thought, it was just a more tightly focused beam of light than I’m used to working with.
Regardless, I still needed to bump my ISO up to 400 or 800 instead of the usual 200 that I typically shoot at. That’s still workable for most cameras these days, and even though I lost some intensity, I gained more freedom and creative choices with my lighting using the F100.
Zhiyun Fiveray F100 with no modifiers
Zhiyun Fiveray F100 with barn doors
Zhiyun Fiveray F100 with diffuser
Zhiyun Fiveray F100 with grid
Usually, I’m lugging around heavy lights with big modifiers searching for plugs to power them, running extension cords, or charging tons of batteries to power up pocket strobes. Not so with the Zhiyun Fiveray F100. This compact light stick and all of its modifiers are lightweight and ultra-portable.
They can be used attached to light stands or tripods using the mounting screw on the bottom or handheld. Although, I’d feel a little uneasy about mounting it sideways putting all that stress on the screw mount, and despite how lightweight the F100 is, holding it handheld can get a little tiring after a bit. Still, I found a variety of ways to mount and handhold the F100 while shooting.
Zhiyun F100 with diffuser and reflector
That gave me a lot of freedom to play with different setups and I found the modifiers to be invaluable. The bare light of the F100 was a little harsh in my opinion. Although, it’s still useable–especially if you feather it to the side–but adding the included diffuser is ideal. It does a lot to soften up your shadows and give a broader more even light to the scene.
I also loved playing with the barn doors and the grid when using it as a second or third light in my setup. Additionally, the HSI mode makes it so much easier and fun to play with colors while lighting. It’s way more convenient than messing around with gels on your lights.
Taken with two Zhiyun Light Sticks
For example, I was able to use the Zhiyun light stick to add a pop of blue backlighting to the photo I’ve posted above of the Lego Spider-Man bust. It really adds a lot to the feel of the image, and that shot was lit entirely with Zhiyun light sticks. I also used my smartphone to take all the photos in these examples, to show that you don’t need a DSLR to take nice pictures as long as you have proper lighting. The fixed f/1.8 aperture also helped me keep the ISO low for these images.
Zhiyun F100 used with a reflector
Special note to all of you videographers and streamers, the fans on the F100 run while using the light. It doesn’t seem to kick on that often unless you’re working at high intensities or you’ve had it on for a long period of time. Thankfully, in my experience, the fans were barely audible, even when running it at full brightness.
Video effects
Speaking of videographers, the Zhiyun Fiveray F100 offers a variety of effects lighting for video. These include, SOS, Fire, TV, Flash, Faulty bulb, and Candle. I tested these out a bit and found that they all worked well and some can be essential for creating a mood while filming. However, I was disappointed that there was not a police light setting, as this is a commonly used effect while filming.
Additionally, it would have been ideal if there was a way to adjust the speed of the effect, because most of these are just strobing lights of one color or another. Having control over the timing of the flashing would really take this light stick to another level.
Battery life
One of my biggest concerns with the Fiveray F100 was the battery life. Zhiyun rates it for only 30 minutes of continuous use at 100% brightness. That’s not a whole lot of time and when you’re trying to keep your ISO as low as possible, you’re usually going to want to shoot at 100% brightness.
To get around this, I found myself setting up shots at a lower brightness and then cranking it to 100% and adjusting settings for the final photo. There’s also a high-speed charger you can purchase from Zhiyun that allows you to run it at high outputs consistently without worrying about battery life. I didn’t have one of those to test, but it would be worth investing in if you do a lot of videography.
If you shoot a lot of still life, you can also use a tripod and longer exposure time to compensate and keep the brightness lower. That will allow you to shoot for hours, as the F100 is rated for a little over five and a half hours when set to 10W.
On the bright side, when it comes time to charge up, the Fiveray F100 supports 100W charging through the USB Type-C port and that makes topping it off much quicker.
Final thoughts
Over the past few weeks, I’ve really fallen in love with the Zhiyun Fiveray F100 light stick. It’s not perfect, but the F100 excels at being a compact versatile lighting tool with all of its various modes and modifiers. It only lacks a little in intensity and battery life, but more than makes up for those shortcomings by offering tons of controls and freedom when lighting up your scene.
My biggest problem now is that I want more of them. One F100 and a reflector can do a decent job lighting up a single subject, but with a few of them, you’d be able to tackle much larger projects.
Furthermore, I wish there was a bracket that allowed for the F100 to be mounted horizontally. I often preferred the look of the light when horizontal vs. vertical, but it puts a lot of strain on a light stand due to the weight. A tripod mount built into the barn door bracket would have been perfect.
The Zhiyun Fiveray F100 Light Stick is currently available in black or white from Amazon and Zhiyun’s website for $249.
Verizon is making things easier for those on the 5G network as regards unlimited internet, effective immediately. The Plan, known as Welcome Unlimited plan, published on the carrier’s website offers unlimited talk, text, and data for subscribers.
Why Welcome Unlimited plan?
Verizon explains this as a commitment to enable consumers save without sacrifice in 2023. However, this offer is only for a limited time. This offer runs for three-year duration that excludes taxes and fees. What this means for consumers is saving money doesn’t have to mean sacrificing quality when it comes to owning a device.
Quick look at the plans
Taking a look at Verizon’s best plan ever, subscribers can get their 5G fully loaded, meaning they can get more especially when it comes to music. Subscribers can enjoy this plan with $55 for one line per month. Users enjoy unlimited 5G Ultra Wideband. This is beneficial, for 5G network is ten times faster than 4G.
Consumers also get unlimited high-speed data that won’t slow down no matter what they do. High quality video streaming is also available. Furthermore, the most attractive part to the plan is the Verizon Home Internet available for only $25 per month.
That’s getting 50 percent off the normal Verizon 5G Home or LTE Home Internet plan. On the other hand, interested consumers may get Fios internet and save with the Mobile + Home Discount both as low as $25.
Other plans offering similar perks include the 5G Play More, 5G Do More, 5G start, and the only plan meant for iPhone – One Unlimited for iPhone. All plans attract the Verizon Home Internet for only $25 per month.
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LinkedIn is a popular social media platform for professionals and businesses of all sizes. It can build relationships, promote products or services, share news and updates, and more. One way to make your presence on LinkedIn even more effective is by automatically inviting people to follow your page. Here are some tips on inviting more people to follow your page.
Create an Engaging Profile
The first step in getting people interested in following your page is creating a profile that stands out from the rest. Ensure the profile includes detailed information about yourself, such as what you do professionally, what industry you are in, any awards or recognitions you may have received, etc. This ensures that the potential followers will know who they are dealing with before deciding whether they want to follow your page. Moreover, add relevant keywords throughout the profile, so users searching within those topics will find yours easier than they will find others.
Identifying the Target Audience
Once your profile is set up, it is time to start identifying who would be interested in following your company on LinkedIn. Do some research into who already follows similar pages to get an idea of the types of people you should target. You can also use LinkedIn’s Audience Insights tool to understand better who is in your target market and where they are located.
Invite Connections
Another great way to get people interested in following your page is by sending them personalized invitations through their connections list on LinkedIn. This allows you to target specific individuals—such as peers who work in the same field as yourself—and allows potential followers to understand better who you are and what your page is about.
Post Engaging Content
Once you have created an engaging profile and invited connections to follow your page, it is important to post content that will keep them coming back for more. Try posting industry-relevant news stories and original content, such as blog articles or videos related to the topics you cover on your page. This helps build trust with followers while providing them with valuable information they can use in their professional lives.
Utilize Automation Tools
Finally, automation tools allow users to set up automated messages inviting potential followers to check out their LinkedIn page. These tools make it easier to reach out and connect with people without having to send individual invitations each time manually. Many of these tools offer analytics so you can track how successful the campaigns are and adjust accordingly if needed.
Conclusion
Inviting people to follow your LinkedIn page automatically is a great way for businesses or professionals looking for greater online visibility on this platform. By creating an engaging profile, sending personalized invitations through connection lists, posting relevant content regularly, and utilizing automation tools where applicable, you can always ensure that your presence on LinkedIn remains strong and that as many people as possible see your page.
BLUETTI’s “Share Your Story” campaign is in full swing. It begins on December 15, 2022 and will end on January 15, 2023. All participants have the chance to win free solar generators, solar panels, outdoor gears, coupons and BLUETTI Bucks, which can now be used to redeem BLUETTI Lifestyle products, besides its previous exchange for coupons.
“We’d love to hear from our users, and want to know how our products can make some difference in their lives. Meanwhile, by sharing stories, our global users can be inspired by each other, and unlock more scenarios ”, James Ray explained the motive of this online activity.
All users can participate with a short Youtube video telling their special moments with BLUETTI products. It only takes two steps to join, firstly make and post a short video centered around experiences with BLUETTI products on Youtube with #BLUETTIstory for its title; secondly, submit the video link on the BULUETTI website. Then, wait for the winner announcement by email and get rewards.
Whether it’s a clip from a camping trip, a wilderness expedition, a garden party, or happy family time during a power outage, as long as the story related to BLUETTI power backup will earn a chance to win free solar generators, hand-picked gifts, coupons and more.
Since the prizes are quantity-unlimited, every great works may be the next winner of an EB3A.
Bucks for BLUETTI Lifestyle Products
BLUETTI recently added a BLUETTI Lifestyle section to its website homepage as a way to strengthen its connection with its users and show its appreciation for their support and likes.
As every dollar spent at BLUETTI official store or other third-party platforms, a BLUETTI Buck is deposited into a user’s account. Nothing lasts forever, and neither do BLUETTI Bucks. They will expire after 12 months from the day they were earned. Typically, buyers use the Bucks to offset their next order after redeeming them for coupons or gift cards. However, for those who are not in demand during the validity period, they will see their Bucks wasted. To make up for this, BLUETTI Bucks are now redeemable for many useful BLUETTI Lifestyle products, including but not limited to the following:
BLUETTI mini fridge 4999 bucks: 4-liter, it can cool or heat six 12-oz cans and has a movable shelf for separate storage. Two ways to charge: by home outlet or car.
BLUETTI tableware set 4999 bucks: Includes a cooking pot, a frying pan, a teapot, a spoon, a knife, a fork, a lock, two cups. Made of hard alumina, they are solid, lightweight and essential for outdoor activities.
BLUETTI handheld vacuum 5499 bucks: Bottle-shaped, portable easy-to-use and has strong suction. It sucks out crumbs or pet hair from hard-to-reach areas between cushions or dirt from under car seats.
BLUETTI camping lantern 1999 bucks: Rechargeable, portable, waterproof and hangable with a carabiner. It has 3 brightness modes: daylight, warm light and SOS flash.
BLUETTI phone tripod 2499 bucks: Scalable, aluminum-alloy-made, portable one-piece design, Bluetooth remote control. It can rotate freely to allow horizontal or vertical camera mode on Android or iOS phones.
BLUETTI power strip 1999 bucks: 3 grounded outlets and 3 USB ports, multiple safety protection features for multiple device charging.
BLUETTI multimeter 1999 bucks: Safe and accurate for professional electrical testing or home use.
BLUETTI always takes its users seriously and strives to improve their experience by offering premium products and thoughtful services.
About BLUETTI
With over 10 years of industry experience, BLUETTI has tried to stay true to a sustainable future through green energy storage solutions for both indoor and outdoor use while delivering an exceptional eco-friendly experience for everyone and the world. BLUETTI is making its presence in 70+ countries and is trusted by millions of customers across the globe. For more information, please visit BLUETTI online at https://www.BLUETTIpower.com/.
