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Wireless World Tuesday, October 22, 2019 1 2 accreditation, we can receive, sort, test, data erase and responsibly downstream donated devices to support our programs. Cell Phones for Soldiers provides used, tested devices to veterans and military members in need. We are currently pro- viding more than 500,000 minutes per month through our domestic wireless air time program, but we are looking to triple that in the next year. In addition, Cell Phones for Soldiers responsibly recycles end-of-life product to fund our international air time program, Minutes That Matter, which provides more than 3,000 calling cards per week to service members stationed all around the world to call home for free. WW: If the veterans have returned home, why do they still need communication services and cellular phones? RB: The transition to civilian life can be mentally, physically and emotionally stressful, and veterans are unemployed at a much higher rate than nonveterans. Sometimes that means they cannot meet financial obligations – utility bills, rent, communication costs – and need a little boost. Through our program Helping Heroes Home, which provides emer- gency funding to low income veterans Cell Phones for Soldiers (Cont'd. from p. 1) dealing with financial hardships, we realized that many of our returning vets were not equipped with the tools they need to assimilate back into to their com- munity and reengage with family and friends. Now, through donations of mobile devices, Cell Phones for Soldiers repurposes and provides the wireless connection low income veterans need when they come home, giving them access to health and medical providers and pursue prospective employment opportunities. WW: What do you need from those at the GSMA Mobile World Congress Americas show? RB: Companies and individuals can sup- port our military and veterans through Cell Phones for Soldiers with end-of-life electronics inventory. As a 501(c)(3) organization, donations are tax deductible. As an R2 certified facility, we can handle the donation of sensitive cor- porate devices. Founded in 2004, we have over 4,000 collection sites across the country. Organizations can join our mission by signing up to collect cell phones on our behalf. For more information, call Rob Bergquist at 678.580.1976, go to www.cellphonesforsoldiers.com or email info@cellphonesforsoldiers.com. High Speed Gigabit Ethernet The high-speed Gigabit Ethernet lets you connect directly to the internet to have uninterrupted, sustained internet or net- work connection with an LED indicator that shows the connection status. Pro-Style Card Reader Features It also features simultaneous read and write SDHC or Micro SDHC card readers so that you can copy files directly from or to each of the card types. This allows you to copy files from your cards to your com- puter or drag and drop from your computer to individual card types. Transfer images, videos, music and data from your digital camera or other devices up to 5Gbps with SDHC or Micro SDHC card reader. Stay Connected, Charged, Synced and Transfer Data Use the standard USB 3.0 ports to con- nect devices such as your flash drives, camera, external hard drives, external keyboard or a USB cable for syncing. More ports provide additional options for your changing needs. You can also use the one USB 3.0 Port with BC1.2 for charging your iPhone, Android Phone, iPod and more. The variety of EZQuest (Cont'd. from p. 1) portable devices with differences in USB ports and the complicated nature of rechargeable batteries allows the USB Battery Charging (BC) version 1.2 to maintain a critical standard for estab- lishing the proper way to charge a bat- tery from a USB port. This will allow you to charge any of your devices with peace of mind. EZQuest USB-C Multimedia Hub 8 Ports Features Features include: USB PD 3.0 Fast Role Swap helps to prevent data loss and keeps the secondary monitor on if the USB-C power cable is disconnected from the hub while your notebook display is open; latest USB Power Delivery v 3.0 with pass-thru charging up to 100 watts; HDMI port for 4K HDTV, HDMI- enabled projector or HD display with digital sound; high-speed Gigabit Ethernet network connection with LED indicator; three 5Gbs USB 3.0 ports with one BC 1.2 capable; simultaneously read and write SDHC or Micro SDHC card reader; compatible with USB-C smart phones and tablets with OTG support; and, Thunderbolt 3 compatible. Learn more about EZQuest, Inc. by visit- ing www.ezq.com. diapering/feeding tracking and even per- sonalized content for your baby's devel- opment stage. With Cocoon Cam, you're always connected to your baby, whether you're down the hall, across town or traveling the world. This means you can head back to work, or even enjoy a night out, with- out worry. The sleek, modern design of the Cocoon Cam Clarity camera hardware means that it blends seamlessly and styl- ishly into any nursery decor, for a baby monitoring system you'll be proud to have in your home. Cocoon Cam even grows with your Cocoon Cam (Cont'd. from p. 1) child from the bassinet days on into the toddler years, when sleep disturbances can become problematic for both the child and the parent. Cocoon Cam's motion detection technology tracks wake and sleep patterns, and the daily/week- ly/monthly summaries mean that you've always got detailed and accurate infor- mation on your child's sleep habits at your fingertips. Cocoon Cam was founded by par- ents, is powered by the innovation of Silicon Valley, and can help you rest easy, knowing your baby is breathing easy. Find out more about Cocoon Cam at www.cocooncam.com. The Scosche designers took the chal- lenge onboard and created an elegant and adaptable solution – the MagicMount Charge 3 Vent. With a unique open, bal- anced, ringed design and a swing-arm that allows unimpeded air-flow from a vehicle's vent, this Qi-charging mount also provides maximum device visibility and maneuverability. The charging head independently rotates 360 degrees, free of cables and other impediments, so the device can be viewed from any angle. Certified by the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC), the charger delivers up to 10 watts of charge, supporting Apple and Samsung Fast Charge. It pro- vides the extra safety protection of Foreign Object Detection, which pre- vents charging if something other than a Qi-enabled device is placed on the charging head. An LED light ring sur- rounding the charging head turns red if a foreign object is detected. Under normal power/charging conditions, the ambient light sensing LED ring glows a soft blue. When held in place by the MagicMount's floating 100 percent device-safe neodymium magnets, a thermal management gap is created Scosche (Cont'd. from p. 1) between the phone and the Qi-charging head. This gap allows heated air to escape and be replaced by cooler air so that the device stays cooler during charging. Cooler charging is safer for the life of the battery as well as the device itself. Using the articulation of the swing arm, you can easily position the charger (and your device) in front of the AC vent airflow if you want addi- tional cooling of the phone. Or, during the winter months, you can swing the charging head away from the heated air- flow from your vents. With the quality you've come to expect from Scosche, the charger is built from premium materials, including high- impact polycarbonate, resulting in a mount that enhances any vehicle's interi- or. Advanced design techniques, includ- ing a 360-degree articulating rotating swing-arm and the 360-degree rotating charging head, allow for a wider range of customizable viewing positions, as well as a smoother tactile experience for the user as they move them. The Scosche MagicMount Charge 3 Vent truly represents the next evolution of wireless charging. For more information, visit www.scosche.com. LoveHandle Wins Phone Grip Challenge We've all seen the huge variety of smart- phone grips, knobs and rings parading on the backs of smartphones and cases these days, but which one is the best all-around consumer choice? A recent survey asked users to try each one and rank their favorite based on overall functionality. Here are the results: 1. LoveHandle – The clear winner for function and comfort, LoveHandle passed the pocket-friendly test as the lowest-profile grip in the group. The thin profile also allowed it to operate with wireless charging, unlike some of its thicker and all metal competition. Reviewers liked its use of a softer elastic grip surface instead of hard plastic or metal, but promptly commented on how comfortable it is to securely hold the phone with just a fingertip. 2. Metal Rings – Coming in second place in the survey were the variety of swiveling metal rings that boast grip and stand functionality. While these rigid ver- sions did offer a reliable grip when worn as a ring on the user's finger, they did not score well in the comfort category. Some reviewers commented that the ring was somewhat uncomfortable and was not really a one-size-fits-all product. 3. Expanding Circles – These round expandable knobs are a cur- rent pop culture fad among young teens and middle- school lunchrooms. However, reviewers said they lack the basic utility of offering a reliable and com- fortable grip for the phone. Large and bulky, many sur- vey respondents com- plained that the knob would get hung on their pocket or purse when putting their phone away. On the comfort rankings, the popping circles scored low as well due to the way it is held precariously between your fingers and constantly requires an active grip to prevent phone drops. Young reviewers still gave high marks for the addictive fidget-like quali- ties of popping and collaps- ing these expanding grips just for fun, though. It doesn't seem like the smartphone is going any- where in the near future, so all of these grip accessories will have a piece of a grow- ing market. However, its quite likely that fads will give way to function as mature con- sumers have the opportunity to try each of the current available solutions and decide which one works best for their needs. For more information, visit www .lovehandle.com or email sales@ lovehandle.com.