by | Jul 24, 2018 | Blogging / Technology |
When you shop online, it is important to understand what to look for from the experience. These days more and more people are looking at the world of online shopping as a more convenient alternative to the world of high street shopping. It’s pretty clear that online shopping has changed the way we buy things as consumers, and it has also altered what we look for.
As customers, we judge the online shopping experience differently to the high street shopping experience. It is important to find this a fun and fulfilling experience, and you have to make sure you are focused on improving your adventure online. So, these are some of the things you need to make sure you look out for when you are online shopping.
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Range of Products
Having a great range of products is so important because it gives us more choice as consumers. We like to have a diverse range to choose from, and many of us have different interests and tastes. Whether you are looking for the ultimate pair of headphones or a three-piece suit, you need to have a range of products to choose from. This is something that is definitely going to help you moving forward, and it is essential for the shopping experience.
Security
One of the most important things, when you are a customer, is ensuring that the company or business you are buying from prioritises security. You have to make sure your information is protected, and that the business is trustworthy. Businesses that make you verify and complete your contact data using Netverify are the kinds of businesses you want to be getting involved with.
Fast and Efficient Buying Experience
When you buy a product online, the last thing you want is to be waiting around for ages for the buying process to complete. As consumers, we are very focused on efficiency, and the more efficient a store or business can be online, the more likely we are to come back and use them. This is why so many people think about this when they are actually enjoying online shopping.
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Great Deals
Another thing we always look for as consumers is the sites that offer the best deals. We want a range of products to choose from, but we also want to be sure that we are getting our money’s worth going forward as well. This is something you have to think hard about because it is going to help you a lot when it comes to improving your experience.
Online shopping and e-commerce is pretty excellent when it comes to improving and boosting the experience of shopping. You have to make sure you come up with some ideas that are going to help you make the most of the online shopping experience. There are so many different things to keep in mind when you are buying things online, and this is something you have to keep in mind moving forward.
by | Apr 24, 2018 | Blogging / Technology, Fashion |
Hello Beautiful People,
The more we are connected to our computers, smartphones and televisions, the more I realize that computer glasses are necessary. Computer glasses are designed to filter out the blue light from computer monitors, smart phone screens and even televisions. The blue lights can be harmful to your eyes and increase the amount of eye fatigue. I recently had an opportunity to collaborate with Spektrum to see how the glasses worked.
The glasses pictured below are similar to the design that was sent to my hubby and I. The inside of the frame arms are more red and there is a slightly yellow tint on the glasses that does not come through in this photograph. This yellow tint is what removes the white glare and the blue lights that are emitted from your computer screens.
Spektrum Computer glasses
Since I wear prescription glasses, I can only wear these glasses when I am wearing my contacts. My hubby could wear the pair because he does not wear glasses or contacts and the lenses do not have any prescription in them. For him, it was a new experience of wearing glasses (of any kind) for the first time. He said that the yellow tint took a little for him to be accustomed to because initially did not look natural. Also, he noted, that when looking out the sides of the glasses, he noticed a bright glare on occasion when looking at other light sources; which was another thing for him to get adjusted to. However, the more he wore the glasses, the easier it was to adjust to the yellow tint and the bright glare was not as noticeable. He recommended wearing the glasses because it was easier to look computer monitors and smartphone screens without the extreme brightness of the screen; and his eyes did not feel as tired when he wore them later in the evening.
My hubby wearing the Spektrum computer glasses.
Some questions you should ask yourself:
- When you work on your computer, do you find that you don’t look away to give your eyes a break?
- Do you often complain of headaches when you are looking at you’re computer for long hours?
- Do your eyes feel tired or blurred after working on the computer?
- Are you staying awake at night finding it hard to sleep?
If you answered yes to any of those questions you might consider computer glasses. You may not think that glasses are cool. But guess what? Spektrum glasses are more than that. The designs are cool and they protect your eyes.
I wear prescription glasses and Spektrum also has a varied array of computer glasses that you can add your prescription. The prescription glasses retail for $89. I chose the design below because I really enjoy wearing tortoiseshell and they are fashionable.
Features (Spektrumcomputerglasses,com)
- 50% blue light blocking – blocks the most harmful blue light
- Blocks 100% of harmful UVA and UVB light
- Scratch-resistant coating to extend the life of your lenses
- Anti-reflective coating makes lenses nearly invisible and eliminates reflections
- Anti-glare coating alleviates eye strain and headaches caused by device glare
- Anti-fog coating prevents fogging during temperature or moisture changes
- Fingerprint-resistant anti-oil coating because no one likes to continually clean their glasses *(If your hands have lotion or oil you will have to wipe them off)
- Free case and microfiber cleaning cloth included
The glasses are lightweight and come with a case with a magnetic closure and dust cloth.
Spektrum computer glasses are affordable, the price ranges are from $39.95 to around $89.95. If you have not checked out its website, Spektrum has polarized sunglasses, blue light blocking glasses, kids’ computer glasses, and prescription computer glasses. It’s so important to protect your eyes from the light that comes from your computer and smartphones. And please make sure you have your computers and smart phones set for night mode to ease the strain off your eyes.
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I know this is hard to do but if you could try to put all your techie devices away in hour before bed because it will give your eyes time to rest before bed.
FTC Disclosure:
Bubbling With Elegance And Grace received a pair of glasses at no charge to write this review. All opinions are strictly our own. We did not receive any additional monetary compensation.
by | Jan 2, 2018 | Blogging / Technology |
It’s no secret that the internet is filled to the brim with people’s personal and sensitive information. Most are happy to post a great deal about their life, giving away information which they’d never offer directly to a stranger. Of course, it should be able to be this way, and being able to use the internet securely is a dream still far in the future. Sometimes, the data you store on the web is used for bad. But, in other cases, there could actually be a good deal of benefit when it comes to the way businesses use your information. Thankfully, most of this is simply to sell more to customers.
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Cookies
Most people are aware that the way the browse the web is always under the careful and watchful eyes of advertising and marketing companies. Using browser cookies which store information about your searches, companies like Google are able to show you adverts which are tailored to what you’re already looking for. Although this may seem creepy, it’s actually incredibly secure. The advertising companies themselves don’t get access to any of your data, instead using information stored on your local computer to figure out what needs to be shown. This limits the chances of the information falling into the wrong hands by a huge degree.
Credit Checks
A lot of people get worried about the idea of having checks performed in their credit, as this sort of procedure can negatively impact your finances. A soft check, though, doesn’t do anything to your money, and will often go completely unnoticed by the owner of the score. That is until you start to get emails and texts about a preapproved credit card here and life insurance policies there. Being able to perform a check like this can give a financial company a good idea of your success and issues with money, enabling them to accurately assume whether or not you will be able to use their products.
Employment
When you have someone’s name and address, finding them on the Internet is a very easy process. Most people have an account on Facebook, for example, and the search functionality on a site like this is very easy to use. A very common time where this can cause issues is when you’re going for a job. If the business you’re trying to work for doesn’t like what they see on your wall, you could ruin your chances of working for them, and it really doesn’t take very much to do it. It’s best to avoid anything you wouldn’t want people to see unless your account is set to private.
Hopefully, this post will give you a much clearer understanding of how your online data is used by the companies and organizations around you. It can be creepy to think about what other people may know about you, simply as the result of your time online. Of course, though, the uses for this data are usually fairly innocent, and you don’t really have much to worry about.
by | Nov 30, 2017 | Blogging / Technology, Review |
Hi Beautiful People,
Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday and had fun with your family and friends. And for those who didn’t get a chance to be with family or friends, remember you are never alone.
When I have free time I enjoy listening to music or an audio book with my headphones. I have Bose wireless headphones that I fall asleep while listening to music or spoken word because they are so comfortable. However, I recently had the opportunity to try the Beats Solo3 Wireless On-Ear Headphones, courtesy of Verizon Wireless.
Features (Verizon website)
- Connect via Class 1 Bluetooth with your device for wireless listening
- The sounds is clear and good quality. Enjoying music will be a pleasure with the Beats and it offers good bass.
- Up to 40 hours of battery life for multi-day use. It’s such a comfort to know that I didn’t have to constantly charge the headphones if I had them on for a long time.
- With Fast Fuel, 5 minutes of charging gives you 3 hours of playback when battery is low
- Adjustable fit with comfort-cushioned ear cups made for everyday use
Custom Comfort.
Beats Solo3 Wireless stays true to its predecessor with bold styling and a streamlined design. The on-ear, cushioned ear cups are adjustable so you can customize your fit for all-day listening comfort. The headphone’s fast-flowing curves and pivoting ear cups complete this natural fit, designed for optimal comfort and sound delivery. My ears felt a little snug when I listened for a long time, but maybe after extended use it will become more flexible.
- Sleek, streamlined design that’s durable and foldable to go everywhere you do
- Take calls, control your music and activate Siri with the multifunction on-ear controls
Easy Connectivity
All I had to do was push in the on button under one of the ear cushions and held it for a couple of seconds and the headphones popped up on my phone or iPad and it would connect and I would click done and I was all set for listening to my favorite tunes.
*Battery power consumption depends on factors such as network configuration, carrier network and, signal strength.Wireless performance may be affected by nearby objects including walls, metal items, and other wireless devices. I would walk down the hall at work to see how for the wifi would go and it would disconnect but the reach was not suppose to be that long so that’s expected. When I was in my office it was hand free and I could go from my office to another office and it flowed with know interference.
Running with Beats
I run using the Spotify app music playing on my iPhone. The Beats Solo3 Wireless On-Ear Headphones are lightweight and do not feel like they weigh me done while I am exercising. I workout hard so listening to music that has clear sound is awesome.
Overall the Beats Solo3 Wireless On-Ear Headphones from Verizon would make a great gift to you, or from you for someone special. The Beats headphones retail for $299.99 with free shipping on VerizonWireless.com.
Right now Verizon has an offer for you to get a prepaid $50 prepaid MasterCard with purchase (more information below).The offer ends December 13, 2017 so if you are looking to buy the headphones for a gift or for yourself this is really a nice bonus.
The Get a $50 prepaid Mastercard when you spend at least $200 on accessories. Visit the Promotion Center with code FIFTYBACK for submission form and FAQs. Limited time offer. Must purchase $200 in eligible accessories in same transaction from 11.27.17 through 12.13.17 at Verizon Wireless retail store, online and telesales. Verizon gift cards, Bose products and cellular enabled watches/ devices are excluded. Must submit proof of purchase online within 60 days of purchase.Verizon Wireless Prepaid Mastercard® mailed w/in 8 wks after receipt of valid claim. May not be combined with other promotional offers and VZW employees are excluded. Limit one Prepaid Mastercard per address. Prepaid Mastercard is issued by SUNRISE BANKS N.A., Member FDIC, pursuant to a license from Mastercard International Incorporated. Mastercard is a registered trademark of Mastercard International Incorporated.
WHAT’S IN THE BOX
Beats Solo3 wireless headphones, one carrying case, 3.5mm RemoteTalk cables, one universal USB charging cable (USB-A to USB Micro-B), one quick start guide, and a warranty guide.
FTC Disclaimer:
BubblingWithEleganceAndGrace received the Beats Solo3 wireless headphones in exchange for our honest review of the product. We received no monetary compensation for writing the review. All opinions are our own. At the end of the test period, we returned the product back to Verizon.
by | May 16, 2017 | Blogging / Technology, Review |
Hi Beautiful People,
Do you ever feel like you never can get great sound from your mobile phone or from your tablet?
It is like you can hear the music; but either it is not loud enough or the bass is not clear. I have had a blue tooth speaker that would give pretty good sound; but if the bass was rocking the speaker would vibrate so much that it fell off the table. If I was in mid workout mode, I would have to stop to pick it up off the floor.
What can you do to have great sound at a reasonable price?
JBL Flip 3 Speaker
If you are looking for an economically-priced speaker with all the qualities of good sound that feels the room the JBL Flip 3 Bluetooth Splashproof Speaker hits the mark. The Speaker comes in a variety of colors, most of the choices are not available. Verizon Wireless allowed us to demo the the speaker for a month and to give a review on this blog. The speaker retails for $99.99 and is currently on sale for $79.99; and can be purchase on the Verizon website.
Flip 3 Bluetooth Splashproof Speaker
The JBL Flip 3 Bluetooth Splashproof Speaker
Features include:
Pros
Sound
The speaker has clear sound no matter what the weather may be or if you are on land or get caught in the rain at a party.
“It is rubber on the outside of the speaker and has a rechargeable Li-ion battery that gives up to 10 hours of continuous play where you can dance the night away or enhance that barbecue picnic with the family. You can connect up to three smartphones and tablets at once.”
The sound is not muffled, I can hold the JBL Flip 3 in my hand and it never skips a beat in the sound quality. I really enjoy connecting my laptop or cell phone to the speaker to do my run/ dance workout.
Bluetooth Connection
Bluetooth compatibility for your computer, your smart phone or your tablet. With your computer, the speaker will connect through the Bluetooth option on the system preferences. For your smart phone or tablet, you need to download the app; and from there it syncs pretty quickly for the first time. And then after it quite easy to get and connected.
Splashproof
“No need to worry about rain or spills. It can even be cleaned with running tap water – just don’t submerge it.” It has rained in my neck of the woods for a week so the benefit of being waterproof if you get caught in the rain is very handy.
JBL Speaker Connections
You can actually connect JBL speakers together for a more fuller musical experience in a room or outside. I have never seen where speakers could connect with each other to play the same music at once.
You can take calls
The JBL Flip 3 has a speaker phone so you take your calls if you are doing work around the house or want to be hands free.
From the Verizon website:
“The next generation in the JBL Flip series, the Flip 3 adds a splashproof design* (IPX5-rated), a rugged rubber housing and a 3,000mAh rechargeable Li-ion battery that delivers up to 10 hours of continuous high-quality stereo audio playtime**.”
Highly flexible, the Flip 3 also lets you connect to up to three smartphones or tablets at once and then take turns playing audio from the device of your choice. An on-board speakerphone functionality with an echo and noise-canceling microphone lets you take crystal-clear, hands-free calls right from the speaker.
Con
Video not playing all the way through
I noticed that when I try to listen to videos on the iPad, the JBL Flip3 Speakerphone will play the audio. However, the video will often freeze. I don’t know if that’s just the way it is or if there is some glitch because the freezing happened each time I tried to play a video. I was trying to listen Casey Treat’s Renewing the Mind 2.0 video series on his app on the iPad and encountered the video freeze. I tried a second time to watch Kari Jobe’s Forever video and it froze on me but the audio was still going strong.
What’s in the Box
One JBL Flip 3 speaker, a micro USB charging cable, one quick start guide, a safety sheet and a warranty card.
If you are looking for a good reasonably priced speaker; than you may want to consider the JBL Flip 3. At less than $100, you are getting quality sound and a portable speaker that can be taken on the go with you.
FTC Disclaimer:
Verizon Wireless provided Bubbling With Elegance And Grace with the JBL Flip 3 speaker for thirty days to write this honest opinion. At the end of the thirty days, we returned the speaker back to Verizon Wireless. We did not receive any monetary compensation for this review. All opinions are express in the review are own.
by | Apr 24, 2017 | Blogging / Technology, Review |
Hello Beautiful people,
I hope you are having a wonderful day!
I thought that my iPhone was all I needed in a phone until I had the opportunity to try the Moto Z Droid and the Mod accessories; all are exclusively sold by Verizon Wireless. When I first looked at it, I noticed that it was ultra thin and the snap-on modules transforms a regular phone into must-have technology.
The Moto Z Droid Phone:
– Very thin
-The phone has a water repellent coating to protect against against light splashes or getting a little water on it.
-32GB internal memory
-13MP camera, which rivals many point-and-shoot camera on the market
– All-day battery life — You can watch videos and Internet browsers without worrying about draining the battery.
– TheTurboPower charger gives you a quick boost of power in a short amount of time.
– The has a Ultra efficient Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 820 processor with a 5.5 inch Quad HD AMOLED display
-Faster data transfer with the latest USB-C connectivity so your regular USB will not connect to this phone.
I demoed the Moto Z Droid black/Lunar, the phone also comes in Grey and White/Fine Gold. It was fun to see how the interchangeable modules transformed the phone into various different uses. I actually miss using the versatility of this phone. Here is an overview of the different modules that are work with the Moto Z Droid.
The Interchangeable Mods really transforms this phone to elite status. Please note that the modules and the carrying case are not a part of the phone’s standard package. Each piece must be purchased separately.
1. Kate Spade new york Design Wireless Charging Battery Pack Moto Mod
Kate Spade new york Design Wireless Charging Battery Pack Moto Mod
By simply snapping on the Wireless Charger to the phone can provide an almost full charge in only 15 minutes. Another option with this charger is maintaining the phone’s charge at either 100% or 80%. It is a versatile charger that can provide a couple options that best suit your needs.
The Kate Spade new york Wireless charging Battery Pack Moto Mod supports approximately 22 hours. Wireless means you can charge without having to attach a cord. Hands raised! I can still make calls on the phone and search through my applications while the phone is charging. The charger needs to be charged just like your phone needs to be charged, so don’t forget to pull it up on a regular basis.
2. JBL SoundBoost Moto Mod
This is my favorite Mod out of the whole bundle that I tried. Not only was the sound great, but I really like the kickstand in the back of the JBL SoundBoost Mod. I enjoyed listening to the YouVersion Bible App and my audiobooks at night, I would set the Moto Mod on my dresser and it would play all night. The phone can be an alarm as well. I could set it up in my work office and have classical or other music with no words playing softly in the background.
The kickstand is in the back see in the image below.
JBL SoundBoost Mod
3. Moto Snap on Case
If you want to use the phone case you can snap that on as well. This case looks like a grey engineered wood.
Moto Z Droid Snap on Mod Case
4. Hasselblad True Zoom Camera Mod
Like all smart phones on the market, the Moto Z Droid includes a camera. However, if you want to take it to another level the Hasselblad True Zoom Camera Mod. It has a 10x optical zoom, physical shutter and Xenon flash. This Mod simply snaps on the back and I was ready to start taking pictures. The phone literally morphed into a camera.
In the picture is the Hasselblad True Zoom Camera Mod and the Moto Z Droid. They simply snap together and it’s a camera/phone.
Hasselblad True Zoom Camera Mod
Here are some pictures taken with the phone.
Projector Mod
5. Motorola Insta-Share Projector
The Motorola Insta-Share Projector great mod piece if you do presentations and you do not necessarily take a heavy load of equipment with you. I could see Teachers, Professors, students using this mod because it’s so portable.
I projected the image of my Youtube channel on a wall. You can adjust the focus to the level you want and its very simple. The projector mod snaps onto the phone and the screen comes on and ready to go. There’s a slider for focus and the back flip out stand. I highly recommend this projector mod.
Here’s a more close up look at the crispness.
And you know there has be a case to put the mods in. The case is a separate cost, the mods fit snug as a rug and makes the pieces portable.
The Moto Z Droid phones and mods gives many options to enjoy and the ways you can use the phone with the mods are endless. The mods and the case do not come with the phone so if you do not want all of the pieces there are options to choose which mods you want. The prices vary depending on the mod you want.
FTC Disclaimer:
Verizon Wireless provided us with these items to demo and write a review. Bubbling with Elegance and Grace did not receive any monetary compensation for this review. All opinions are our own.
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