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Showing posts with label Technology. Show all posts

Amazon Tap - Play Music, Get the News, Order a Pizza or Call an Uber

 Amazon Tap - Now Available On Pre-Order

Okay so this typically isn't the type of stuff we talk about on this blog but as I was stumbling around on Amazon today I came across the coolest new gadget / product I've seen in quite some time and it's called the Amazon Tap.

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The New Amazon Tap - Play Music, Get News, Order A Pizza or Call an Uber


This thing looks absolutely AWESOME!!! Not only is it a music player which plays music from your voice commands from Amazon Prime Music, Spotify, Pandora, iHeart Radio, and Tunein. It also has a protective case, a cool hanging strap, and not just that. This thing is way more than a music player.

This cool device uses Alexa voice service to do a variety of activities from reading the news, asking questions, getting the weather, or even ordering you a pizza or calling you an Uber. Best of all, you have over 9 hours of play time.




Here's a little more about this neat little gadget...

  • Just tap and ask for music from Prime Music, Spotify, Pandora, iHeartRadio, and TuneIn
  • Uses the Alexa Voice Service when connected to Wi-Fi or a mobile hotspot to play music, read the news, provide weather reports, and even order a pizza
  • Streams all your music via Bluetooth from your phone or tablet
  • Delivers crisp sound powered by Dolby, with dual stereo speakers that provide 360ยบ omni-directional audio
  • Provides up to 9 hours of playback
  • Always getting smarter and adding new features and skills
  • Includes Charging Cradle

And a bit more...

SizeAmazon Tap: 6.2" x 2.6" x 2.6" (159 mm x 66 mm x 66 mm); Charging Cradle: 0.6" x 2.6" x 2.6" (15 mm x 66 mm x 66 mm)
WeightAmazon Tap: 16.6 oz. (470 grams); Charging Cradle: 3.8 oz. (109 grams)
Actual size and weight may vary by manufacturing process
Battery LifeUp to 9 hours of continuous playback. Battery life will vary based on device settings, usage, and environmental factors. Actual results may vary.
Wi-Fi ConnectivitySupports public and private Wi-Fi networks or mobile hotspots that use the 802.11b, 802.11g, or 802.11n standard with support for WEP, WPA, and WPA2 security using password authentication
Bluetooth ConnectivityAdvanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) support for audio streaming from your mobile device to Amazon Tap.  Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) for voice control of connected mobile devices. Media control over AVRCP is not supported for Mac OS X devices.
AudioDual 1.5-inch drivers and dual passive radiators for bass extension
System RequirementsAmazon Tap comes ready to connect to your home Wi-Fi. The Alexa App is compatible with Fire OS, Android, and iOS devices and also accessible via your web browser. Certain skills and services may require subscription or other fees. When tethering to a mobile device hotspot, standard data rates may apply.
Warranty and Service1-year limited warranty and service included. Optional 1-year, 2-year, and 3-year extended warranty available for U.S. customers sold separately. Use of Amazon Tap is subject to the terms found here.
Included in the BoxAmazon Tap, Charging Cradle, microUSB cable and adapter, and quick start guide

Mark Cuban and Tai Lopez Talk About Spotting Trends

This morning while I was drinking my coffee, I was watching a Youtube video where Mark Cuban visits Tai Lopez at his house and they talk business as well as other things.

This is a very informative and interesting video for a number of reasons but the main thing that jumped out at me that both Mark Cuban and Tai Lopez mentioned was being curious and being able to spot trends.

What does this mean exactly? People who are curious are always looking into all types of topics, businesses and products which interest them. By being curious and explosing yourself to lots of things you are more likely to stay on top of trends, and also more likely to have a lightbulb go off in your head of a new idea or how to improve an existing one.

As for spotting trends. Why is it so valuable? In my opinion if your able to spot a trend and get in before others, you don't necessarily have to be the best at it, you just have to be the first and you can learn and educate yourself and become an expert in that future trend before anyone else even knows it exists.

Watch it for yourself and if anyone else picks up any helpful or important knowledge please drop a comment below and share with us.