Rabu, 26 November 2014

The Latest from GadgetLite

The Latest from GadgetLite


T-Band Smart Strap: Concept in the making makes any watch smarter

Posted: 26 Nov 2014 02:26 AM PST

Whilst the T-Band Smart Strap is currently still a gadget concept in the making, it sure is a fantastic one, the latest idea is that it lets you transform your favourite watch into a smartwatch with the simple addition of a new strap which is equipped with a hidden display and is available as either T-BAND OD with PMOLED display or T-Band HD (Hidden Display).

 


The T-Band Smart Strap project is currently up for funding on Indiegogo looking to raise $50,000, with pledges starting from $129. As of today, it has reached 25% of its target with 36 days remaining.

The design itself is non-intrusive for those who are style and design conscious, best of all, it leaves your existing watch alone, not interfering with your analog watch’s functionality but adds to it, giving it a futuristic upgrade. Take a look at the video below.

T-BAND HD (Hidden Display) model is designed for people who want all of the smart watch functions while being super discreet. LED panels are embedded below a thin "membrane" like material which hides the display. When it's turned off (default mode), the T-band HD actually looks like the ND model (rubber band). When there is a push notification or alert, the hidden LED panel lights up and display the necessary information.

Battery life is same as the OD model (200mAH) which is expected to last 2-3 days on a full charge. The HD model however has one downside- it can only display English alphanumeric text and numbers. Non-alphabet characters (such as Chinese, Japanese, Korean Arabic, Russia, etc.) will not be displayed. Images and videos are also not able to be displayed through this model.

The unit is powered by ARM® Cortex-M4 processor with Dual mode Bluetooth Classic and BLE. This setup allows the T-band to be compatible with a wide range of smartphone models (from old to new). The OD model is also equipped with an on board Mic for Speech to Text capabilities (requires 3rd party app support).

 

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[via Indiegogo, LikeCool]

The app that can help you beat the betting exchange

Posted: 26 Nov 2014 02:24 AM PST

The world of exchange betting is one of the most frantic environments in the gambling world and to stay on top of the action you either need a computer processor in your brain or some software to help you. Fortunately, Betfair has a range of products to help its punters, including an exchange betting app called BetTrader. Designed to find, collate and display the latest odds in a fraction of a second, this app has been described as a “must-have” tool for traders of all persuasions.

 

Before we take a look at some of BetTrader’s finer features, let’s quickly outline what exchange betting is and how a trader aims to make a profit in the market. A betting exchange is one that gives punters the chance to both back and lay on a proposition. To back a side you basically take the odds offered by a bookmaker and hope the team/ individual wins. In contrast, if someone doesn’t believe a team/ individual is going to win they can lay odds against them.

 

A Trader’s Mission

 

Someone who plays the sports betting exchange is known as a trader and their mission is simple: to make a profit by scanning the market and finding the best odds on either side of the divide. Essentially, a trader will back and lay various propositions and, generally, try to make their profits by laying.

 

Much of a trader’s time is spent in the in-play market; however, keeping up with all the market shifts can be tough. This is where a betting exchange app such as BetTrader comes into play.

By utilising Betfair’s API (basically a platform that allows third-party software providers to plug into the mainframe), BetTrader is able to deliver up to 20 refreshes every second. This means the app can provide the most accurate live data directly to the user. Not only that but it allows them to store the data and display it in a way that’s easy to read.

Exchange betting can be a fantastic way to make money if you have an appreciation of odds and a deep knowledge of a particular sport. However, all this is somewhat useless if you can’t react quick enough to beat the market. Thankfully, an exchange betting app such as BetTrader can act as a remedy for this problem and while it might not guarantee you a profit, it will certainly get you a lot closer to your financial goal than if you didn’t have it.

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