IT is a special skill all on its own. If you aren’t getting your software and systems correct, then your whole company is suffering from a slow-down. With the right maintenance and a few regular checks, you can keep on top of your IT and make sluggish performance a thing of the past!
How to Maintain your Servers in 2020

As we move into a new decade it is important to think about how we maintain servers for high productivity and speed. Low performance means low production… is that a chance your business is willing to take?

Volvo Trucks' latest launch film has reached new heights. To demonstrate the power and strength of its four new vehicles, Volvo built a colossal 15-metre, 58-tonne truck tower, stacking its four new trucks on top of one another. Adding to that, they stood president Roger Alm on top.

In the truck industry, releasing one truck is a huge project. But releasing four at the same time is almost unheard of. When renewing the entire range of heavy duty trucks, Volvo Trucks went for a different approach.

The unusual film is set in the dead of night and starts by showing the truck tower as a huge monolith glowing in the distance. As it moves forward, we see wolves in the foreground and catch a glimpse of a female driver. As the film reaches its climax, complete with smoke and lighting effects, we see that the man standing on top of the truck tower is actually Volvo Trucks' president Roger Alm.

See the film "Volvo Trucks - The Tower feat. Roger Alm"

The release of the film comes one day ahead of the official launch of the heavy duty range in Europe, which includes the Volvo FH, Volvo FH16, Volvo FM and Volvo FMX. The four trucks represent about two thirds of Volvo Trucks' deliveries.

"This is our biggest launch ever at Volvo Trucks. They will have a huge impact on our customers' profitability and ability to compete both for business and the best drivers. I´m used to being on top of things, but for me, shooting the truck tower was definitely an unusual day at work. And let's just say I have a certain respect for heights. I´m a down to earth guy," said Roger Alm, president of Volvo Trucks.

The film was shot in late 2019 on a testing ground outside Volvo's hometown of Gothenburg, Sweden. Both the truck tower and the majority of the visual effects are real, including the smoke and lights, which a behind-the-scenes film reveals.

"It took about a month to design and build the tower and make sure it was safe to drive. Essentially, this was made possible thanks to the sturdy construction truck, the Volvo FMX, and its new 38-tonne bogie being able to carry the weight of the others. But it also required a steady speed and course, accomplished by the Volvo Dynamic Steering technology and a skilled truck driver," said Markus Wikström, engineer at Volvo Trucks and part of the engineering team behind the tower.

Click here to see the behind the scenes film


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By 2028 only 9 per cent of transactions will be made by cash, according to research by UK Finance. This confirms what most business owners already know: that payment by card is the preferred method for the vast majority of their customers. With this seismic change in the way we do business, however, comes a high degree of responsibility. That is because these customers are sharing their valuable personal card data information with you and it is your duty to safeguard that data.

Although compliance with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is not actually a legal requirement under UK law, it is prudent to think of it as such. In the event of a breach, where non-compliance with PCI DSS is found, there can be catastrophic consequences. These could include fines and penalties and, ultimately, your acquiring bank has the right to withdraw your right to process card payments altogether. There is also the issue of reputational damage which can undermine customer trust with serious financial consequences.

Everyone who handles card payments therefore needs to maintain PCI compliance to protect both their customer’s data and their own business. Even those that outsource card processing are still ultimately responsible for the care of that data while it is collected and transmitted. It is also the business’s responsibility to establish how they intend to comply with the PCI DSS; no official body is going to do it for you.

Your bank should be able to advise to some extent on what is needed to achieve compliance following an assessment, but it can be a complex business establishing the exact requirements. Advice and guidance on your specific PCI compliance can, however, be obtained from a Qualified Security Assessor (QSA). These highly experienced individuals, certified by the PCI Security Standards Council, have the experience to manage compliance, actually reducing the cost to your business. They also help organisations at all levels to understand how to establish and maintain ongoing compliance.

This is important because the compliance process is itself ongoing. Although you may pass the PCI compliance audit one day, if any ill-judged change is made to a system, you may not be compliant any longer. The day of judgement for PCI compliance is not the date of the audit, but, in the event of a breach, the date on which it is discovered.

SOL REPUBLIC, the global consumer electronics, and music lifestyle brand, today announces the release of their first ANC true wireless earbuds Amps Air +. The third generation in the popular Amps Air series, Amps Air + continues to deliver the signature SOL REPUBLIC sound with deep bass emphasis, clear mids, and crisp highs for a superior listening experience.

Designed for longer listening sessions, extended comfort and ultimate portability, Amps Air + offers a 6 hour on-board battery life with ANC on and up to 24 hours total with ANC off. The latest generation earbuds feature a slimmer, more pocket-friendly case design than its predecessor the Amps Air 2.0. Sweat resistance to IPX4 allows for a seamless transition from workdays to workouts while the redesigned form factor of Amps Air + provides a comfortable, secure fit to stay in place.

"We've paid close attention to sound and comfort for the Amps Air +," states Director of Product Development for SOL REPUBLIC, Josh Poulsen. "The ergonomic design contributes to a more secure fit for additional noise isolating support while lending itself to be better suited for an active lifestyle. With both active noise cancellation and ambient mode features, the sound experience is customizable to allow for environmental awareness when desired - offering total wireless freedom"

Tap controls on each earbud allow for seamless, simple functionality for play/pause, track controls, and ANC features. IR sensor technology provides auto-pause/play when removed and re-inserted into the ear so there's less fumbling with your device.

Rounding out the collection of new wireless listening options from SOL REPUBLIC, Amps Air + joins the addition of two over-ear wireless headphones to the lineup this year, Soundtrack and Soundtrack Pro ANC.

Amps Air + is now available at www.solrepublic.com and Amazon for MAP $199.99.

AMPS AIR + PRODUCT FEATURES (SOL-EP1220)
6-hour battery life, up to 18 hours total with ANC on (even longer with ANC off - up to 8-hour onboard battery life and 24 hours total with case)
Active noise cancellation with ambient mode feature
IPX4 sweat and water-resistant
USB-C quick charge technology (15 minutes = 2 hours)
Bluetooth® 5.0 w/ + BLE
Four sizes of ear tips
Available in Black, Champagne, and Silver.
MAP: $199.99


SOURCE SOL REPUBLIC
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Book’s has changed how people now read books. Gone are the days that you would have paperback novels stacked up to the ceiling. Now you can have any EBook downloaded right onto your kindle, laptop, tablet or even a phone with just a click. However, the important things about EBook’s are the fact that they need to be accurate in their design. They should be able to grasp the attention of your audience. With EBook design software, styling your EBooks has become such an easy task.


Here are ten things that you must keep in mind whenever you are designing your own EBook.


The Style

For any EBook, the one thing that can truly make it memorable is its style. The reason that it is very important is that it can make the reader more interested in a particular type of EBook solely based on its style. The template that you choose for your EBook is what contributes towards the over style. Nowadays, all you have to do is plug in your content, review it, choose the template style you like, and ta-da you have a brilliant new EBook all set to take over people within no time.


Incorporate Images

The attention span of people has visibly shrunken over the period that has passed. Previously people would take more amounts of time to pay attention to a particular thing even though it might not be that interesting. Nowadays, you need to grab their attention as quickly as possible. Make sure that you fully incorporate the use of the image in your EBook. The use of pictures makes your EBook very more fascinating, and the overall appeal of it increases greatly. Make sure you use pictures that are appropriate when you design your EBook.


A Fun Cover

Never underestimate the power of a good EBook cover, my friends. Know this that most people will judge your EBook from the top cover alone. So make sure that you give something worthy of their attention. Create a cover that is both visually pleasing and concur with the style/content of the EBook. Focus more of the actual portrayal of the cover and how it makes the viewer feel. This way you can decide on the best way to get a fun cover for your EBook.


Table Of Contents Is Must

Table of contents is always a must, whether it is a paperback book or an EBook. In an EBook, this is a very useful feature because you can link the respective content chapters to those mentioned in the table of contents. It can help the reader in going back and forth between chapters only with the help of the table of contents. It can give the reader a full insight into the kind of content you have in your EBook, and they can even peek trough a particular chapter if they like if it is linked properly.


Use Appropriate Mode

Usage of appropriate mood is one element that most people often forget to pay attention to while designing an EBook. Make sure that you are very particular about the type of mode that you set your EBook in. Some EBooks are set nicely in the portrait mode while some are better off in the landscape mode. Analyze your content and then set it out evenly in the mode that best supports your EBook while looking nice. If you have more graphics in your EBook, then go for a landscape mode while you can use the portrait mode for a more written content-based EBook.


Make The Content Engaging

This is no hidden secret that the backbone for any EBook is its content. If you do not have content that is engaging enough in your EBook, then nothing can save it from doom. Make sure that whatever content you are putting, whether it is informative or descriptive, is of quality and can retain the attention of your readers. Keep your content short, informal and very simple so that it is easier for your readers to comprehend what you are trying to say. Try to create content that the actual readers can also relate to as this can make them feel connected to your EBook.


Create A Theme

Not making a theme for your EBook is a very common mistake that many people do. There are countless themes out there that can perfectly suit your EBook. Many people tend to ignore this and can have different variations of things going around in the various section of the EBook; This vision does not look appealing and seems very unprofessional also. Make sure that you have nice themes picked out that run fully through your EBook and is consistent in every way.


Have Social Media Sharing

Today the world is all about social media presence. Brands or people that have a good social media presence are visibly doing much better than those who do not have any social media presence. When you design your EBook, make sure that you can use it as a tool to increase your social media presence. Incorporate all kinds of social media sharing buttons for all platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, Wordpress etc.; This can increase the number your followers which also a great way to get new readers on board in a quick way.


Mobile-Friendly Design

If your readers are anything like me, then they prefer reading books on their phone. The comfort of having everything in one place can put you ease. Some EBooks often do not have a mobile-friendly version that can set the reads a little off. If you do not have a mobile-friendly version of your EBook, then once downloaded on the phone, it can get distorted quite a lot. Whenever you design an EBook, make sure that you always create a version that is mobile friendly so that the readers can enjoy it anywhere.


Visual Elements

The visual elements also play a huge role in making sure that your EBook is of top quality. Try to break up large chunks of texts with certain visual aids that can help explain thing more proficiently; This can help you in making sure that your message has been sent across to the reader and that they understand the point that you are trying to explain without using too many words.



CONCLUSION

Designing your on EBook is quite interesting but make sure that you keep these delicate elements in minds. Messing up even one or two of these components can make your EBook seem unattractive to the readers, so make sure you design it with care.

College helps you to set the foundation for your career and professional life. However, it is not just through gaining the required skills, but also beginning a business that can go on to form part of your career pursuit. Freelancing websites like Write Zillas provide opportunities, resources, and tips to enable you begin the journey towards a successful career.

IT remains one of the most lucrative and futuristic careers any student can pursue. It comes with numerous opportunities for entrepreneurship and self employment. It is also a wide area that can accommodate anyone regardless of the level of mastery. Here are excellent tips on how to start your IT career while still in college.

1. Identify Your Area Of Specialization- IT is such a wide area that you cannot become a master of all. Choose a niche like telecommunication, app development, cyber security, networking, and such other areas. The decision will help you focus and, therefore, gain the required skills.

2. Read Extensively On The Area- Information technology is expansive such that while you think you have mastered an area, you realize that you have just scratched the surface. Read intensely in order to be a master in the selected area. It gives confidence to your clients.

3. Pick A Mentor To Guide You- learn and work under a mentor to reduce the time taken to know how the industry works. The mentor should be an accomplished professional who introduces you to the best tools in the industry.

4. Consult Your IT Tutor- tutors have a deeper understanding of the industry. Request assistance with information on the best skills, areas of study, tools, and opportunities.

NASA has awarded more than $39.8 million through the agency's National Space Grant College and Fellowship Project to increase student and faculty engagement in STEM at community colleges, technical schools and universities across the nation.

Each award has a four-year performance period and a maximum value of $760,000 for fiscal year 2020.

NASA awarded funds to 52 proposals aimed at attracting and retaining more students from institutions of higher education in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics programs. Awardees plan to use the funds to increase diversity and inclusion in STEM fields. Each selected submission aligns with goals of both the NASA mission directorates and the agency's Office of STEM Engagement to enable contributions to NASA's work; build a diverse, skilled future STEM workforce; and strengthen understanding of STEM through powerful connections at NASA.

One awardee, the Arizona Space Grant Consortium, will provide funding for the Arizona STEM Challenges to Educate New Discoverers (ASCEND) program, which will allow students to participate in designing, building, and flying entry-level balloon payloads. Through each payload and launch, students will collect and study data while building excitement for careers in STEM. The ASCEND program will promote NASA and Space Grant to underrepresented student populations.

On the East Coast, the Georgia Space Grant Consortium will bring internship opportunities to students from West Georgia Technical College and Atlanta Metropolitan State College. Both colleges will offer two local-industry internships during the fall and spring semesters. Students from Atlanta Metropolitan State College enrolled in the Engineering Transfer associate degree program will be eligible to apply, as well.

Nebraska Space Grant Consortium will continue offering project-based learning opportunities to students from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. As part of the program, participating college students will be able to compete in the Lunabotic challenge at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Working in teams, students will be tasked with creating an operational robot to demonstrate techniques and technology for mining minerals on the Moon – a real-world problem NASA must solve in the agency's Moon to Mars exploration initiative and its Artemis program.

This month, the NASA Space Grant Consortium celebrates its 30th anniversary of inspiring the next generation of explorers. NASA Space Grant Consortia operates in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. In addition, NASA partners with more than 1,000 affiliates, including colleges, universities, industry, museums, science centers, nonprofit organizations, and state and local agencies, to enrich science and engineering education, research and public outreach efforts for NASA's aeronautics and space projects.

The National Space Grant College and Fellowship Project is managed by NASA's Office of STEM Engagement. Through NASA's higher education program and funding, the agency continues its tradition of investing in STEM education with the goal of developing authentic learning opportunities that are relevant to NASA's mission. These investments develop the skills needed to achieve the nation's exploration goals through a robust, diverse STEM workforce.

For more information about the awards and proposals funded, visit:

https://go.nasa.gov/2ujeqEB

For more information about the National Space Grant College and Fellowship Project, visit:

https://go.nasa.gov/37zZEb3

For more information about NASA's education programs, visit:

https://www.nasa.gov/stem/highereducation/index.html

SOURCE NASA
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TRENDnet® (www.TRENDnet.com), a global leader in reliable SMB and consumer networking and surveillance solutions, has launched its AC2200 WiFi Mesh Router System (TEW-830MDR2K), designed to provide high-speed wireless access throughout your entire home or office. For larger homes or offices more than 4,000 square feet that require more coverage, simply add on additional AC2200 WiFi Mesh Routers (TEW-830MDR) to your existing WiFi Mesh Router System for whole home wireless coverage.

The AC2200 WiFi Mesh Router System (TEW-830MDR2K) comes included with two AC2200 WiFi Mesh Routers. Add additional single units of the TEW-830MDR to further expand a business or home's wireless coverage to create whole home WiFi coverage. TRENDnet's WiFi Mesh Router System is ideal for replacing older WiFi routers, extenders, and signal boosters.

TRENDnet's WiFi Mesh Router System features intelligent WiFi mesh technology to connect users to the best WiFi Mesh Router in the system. With seamless WiFi roaming technology, users are automatically connected to the best router as users move around a home or business. Airtime fairness balances wireless client bandwidth resources to improve performance on a busy network.

TRENDnet's AC2200 WiFi Mesh Router System is also integrated with a cutting-edge content filtering service powered by Router Limits™. Users can take full control of their home's internet access, including which sites can be visited, when it can be accessed, and who can access different sites. The Router Limits service is conveniently preloaded to the mesh router system (service fee applies).

This mesh router system is also designed with a very simple installation process using a free mobile app. Setup will only require a few minutes of a user's time using TRENDnet's intuitive app-based installation process. Simply scan the QR code to get the process started to deploy whole home WiFi coverage.

TRENDnet's AC2200 WiFi Mesh Router System (TEW-830MDR2K) and additional AC2200 WiFi Mesh Routers (TEW-830MDR) are available now online on the TRENDnet Store, and through select distribution and retail partners.


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The ultimate street-legal track-focused variant of Honda's legendary Civic Type R will arrive on American shores later this year, the company announced today. The lighter, faster and even more ferocious 2021 Type R Limited Edition will feature all of the 2020 model year Type R updates, plus additional enhancements designed to make it the ultimate street-legal Type R track machine. Only 600 units of the 2021 Type R Limited Edition, all in brilliant new Phoenix Yellow and each with an individually numbered serial plate, will be sold in the U.S.


2021 Civic Type R Limited Edition modifications from stock include:

Lightweight, forged aluminum wheels from acclaimed manufacturer BBS (18 lb. total unsprung weight reduction)
Further weight reduction of approximately 28 pounds accomplished via reduced sound deadening materials and removal of features such as the rear wiper, tonneau cover, and rear heater ducts
Specially tuned dampers
Recalibrated steering for maximum control and feedback

Paying homage to past Type R Limited Edition models, the 2021 Civic Type R Limited Edition will come in one model-exclusive color: Phoenix Yellow. Additional model-exclusive treatment includes contrasting gloss black paint on the roof, outside mirror caps, and intake vent on the hood, along with a dark chrome Civic badge on the rear hatch.

The new Type R Limited Edition shares the 2020 Civic Type R mechanical and design updates. In addition, all Limited Edition models will feature an individually numbered serial plate denoting the vehicle's original country of sale.

Like the standard Type R, the Limited Edition also receives the Honda Sensing® suite of safety and driver-assistive technologies as standard equipment, including Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) with Forward Collsion Warning, Road Depature Mitigation with Lane Departure Warning, Lane Keeping Assist, and Adaptive Cruise Control.

Under the hood, the 2021 Civic Type R draws power from the same race-bred 2.0-liter direct-injected and turbocharged 4-cylinder engine with VTEC™ valvetrain, putting out a peak 306-horseopwer and 295 lb.-ft. of torque (both SAE net), with power to the front wheels delivered through a close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission and limited-slip differential.

As with the "standard" Type R, drivers can choose between three driving modes – Comfort, Sport and +R – that vary damping force, steering assist and throttle mapping. The new-for-2020 Active Sound Control modifies interior sound in concert with chosen drive mode.

Manufacturer's Suggested Pricing for the 2021 Civic Type R Limited Edition will be made available closer to its launch.


SOURCE American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
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The 2020 Honda Civic Type R begins arriving at U.S. Honda dealerships February 28 with notable upgrades to ride and handling, braking performance and engine cooling. And Honda's first-ever performance datalogging app, available exclusively for use with Civic Type R, arrives this spring. The upgraded 2020 Type R also boasts freshened exterior and interior styling, standard Honda Sensing® safety and driver-assistive technology, and a stunning new Boost Blue exterior color, with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $36,995 (not including taxes and destination).

DYNAMIC IMPROVEMENTS

Like the 2020 Civic Hatchback on which it's based, the 2020 Civic Type R receives updates to the front and rear bumpers with the addition of body-colored accents to the bumper cutouts. Additionally, Type R gets a new grille design with a 13-percent-larger opening that along with an updated radiator core delivers improved engine cooling in high-demand situations, such as track use, with a decrease in coolant temperature of up to 18° F in testing. In a testament to Type R engineers' attention to detail, a small reduction in front downforce resulting from the new larger grille opening was countered by a redesigned front spoiler under the bumper, which was made slightly deeper on the left and right sides and modified to include new ribbed sections on each end to deflect air back onto the spoiler.

The suspension for the 2020 Civic Type R has also been updated for more responsive and sharper handling. The Adaptive Damper System's control software now evaluates road conditions 10 times faster, resulting in improved damper reactions for both better handling response and ride quality. The rear bushings for the lower B-arm have been stiffened, resulting in better toe-in characteristics when cornering. In front, updated compliance bushings (10 percent stiffer longitudinally) and new lower-friction ball joints result in sharper steering feel for better control.

For improved brake performance with better fade resistance as well as reduced unsprung weight, the Type R's single-piece front brake rotors are replaced by new two-piece rotors gripped by brake pads with a new more fade-resistant pad material. From the cockpit, the brake pedal benefits from a more immediate feel with approximately 17 percent less play before the brakes engage. In addition, the new front brake system reduces total unsprung weight by about 5 pounds (2.5 lbs. at each front wheel) to aid both ride and handling performance.


INTERIOR UPGRADES

Inside, the 2020 Civic Type R gets a new Alcantara™-wrapped steering wheel, a new shift lever with a restyled knob and sueded shift boot. The new knob shape is reminiscent of previous Type R models, including the original 1997 Civic Type R. Part of the knob's design is a 90g counterweight built inside, which helps improves shift feel and accuracy.

Also new for the 2020 model year is the addition of Active Sound Control (ASC). Working through the audio system's speakers, ASC is tuned to enhance engine sound in a natural way, during aggressive driving in all driving modes.


PERFORMANCE DATALOGGER

Debuting for the first time in any Honda automobile is a new performance datalogger, exclusive to Type R. Known as Honda LogR™, the new datalogger combines the Type R's onboard computer and sensors with a smartphone app to help drivers monitor and record a variety of performance parameters when driving on the track or other closed courses. It's also designed to help improve their driving skills through the use of a driving-smoothness algorithm developed with the help of professional Honda drivers. With exclusive access to the Type R's onboard computer, Honda LogR can deliver much more detail than third-party performance logging apps.

Expected this spring, the LogR app is designed to work exclusively with the 2020 (and newer) Type R, for both iPhone® and Android™ users.

Honda LogR features three main functions: a Performance Monitor, a Log Mode, and Auto Score Mode. The Performance Monitor provides vehicle information to the driver on the Display Audio screen while the app is functioning. Log Mode records lap times on the track, allowing drivers to improve their driving skills. The Auto Score function encourages smooth driving by monitoring braking, acceleration and steering, and generating a score based on the smoothness algorithm.

While driving, all interaction with Honda LogR is through the Display Audio screen, but Log Mode and Auto Score both offer more in-depth analysis after driving when the phone is unplugged from the vehicle, including previous drives, performance traces and replays using maps, and detailed vehicle information.


Performance Monitor

When connected to the app-equipped smartphone, the Type R's 7-inch center screen displays a Performance Monitor, which allows the driver to see vehicle functions in real time, including coolant and oil temperatures, oil and atmospheric pressures, engine intake air temperature, and gear position.

Drivers can also choose between a "G-Meter" view that indicates acceleration, braking, and cornering G-forces on a "bowl" graph, or a "3D" view that provides a bird's-eye visual of the car's pitch, roll and yaw, similar to what one might see in a high-end racing video game. Additionally, the Display Audio screen shows the current drive mode (Comfort, Sport or +R).


Log Mode

Log Mode is designed to help drivers achieve the best possible lap times on the track. The program uses GPS to monitor and map the vehicle's location and the car's internal sensors to gather data on acceleration, braking, cornering Gs, and other parameters. The app encourages smooth, controlled driving through the use of a color-coded trace of each lap, with green, yellow, and red colors indicating progression. The goal is to encourage smooth use of the clutch, shifter, steering, brakes and accelerator, keeping the car in balance, and thus improving overall driving skills, not just the skills required for a particular track. Users can save their lap times to compare their improvement over time.

Auto Score

The Auto Score function operates whenever the Honda LogR app is in use, monitoring the driver's behavior over time by tracking inputs for acceleration, deceleration, and steering (cornering and straight driving), and generating a score for each. It also generates a combination score of those four parameters. The score is generated against the same pro-driver baseline that is built into the app and used in the Log Mode function. Similar to the Log Mode, Auto Score also keeps a historical record that ties in with the GPS function to show driving improvement over time.



ENHANCED SAFETY AND DRIVER ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGIES

Every 2020 Civic Type R will be equipped with the Honda Sensing® suite of safety and driver-assistive technologies, making the Honda Sensing® suite standard equipment on all Civic models and trims. Honda Sensing® on Type R includes Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) incorporating Forward Collision Warning (FCW), Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) and Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) incorporating Lane Departure Warning (LDW). Additionally, all Honda Civic models receive automatic high beams as part of their Honda Sensing® package.

The 2020 Honda Civic Type R also features a long list of standard active and passive safety features, including Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with traction control, driver and passenger front and side airbags, side-curtain airbags with rollover sensor, Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist and Honda's next-generation Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure. Civic Type R also features a multi-angle rearview camera with guidelines as standard equipment.



POWERTRAIN

Under the hood, the 2020 Civic Type R continues to draw power from a race-bred 2.0-liter direct-injected and turbocharged 4-cylinder engine with VTEC™ valvetrain putting out a peak 306-horsepower and 295 lb.-ft. of torque (both SAE net), with power to the front wheels delivered through a close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission and limited-slip differential. As before, drivers can choose between three driving modes – Comfort, Sport and +R – that vary damping force, steering assist, and throttle mapping. The Type R's selectable drive modes and sophisticated design make it both a thrilling companion on a mountain road or a racetrack and a remarkably civilized daily driver with a degree of flexibility unmatched in its competitive set, especially at the price.


For More Information
Additional media information including detailed pricing features and high-resolution photography of all 2019 Honda models is available at hondanews.com. Consumer information is available at automobiles.honda.com. To join the Honda community on Facebook, visit facebook.com/honda.

SOURCE American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

Today, Casio G-SHOCK announces the latest addition to its refined lineup of women's G-MS timepieces. Boasting an eye-catching slim 10.5mm thin case, the new model comes with custom detailing including a flat, rose gold IP metal bezel, pyramid cut index, and octagonal shaped crown button, made to accentuate any look.

The new MSGS500G-1A also comes with the sleek yet tough finishes that the G-MS collection is known for, including a durable polyurethane, all-black band that upholds the luxurious look of the slimmer timepiece.

The MSGS500G-1A also arrives with advanced technical features including tough solar technology for self-charging capabilities.

Additionally, the new watch comes equipped with standard G-SHOCK technology, which includes:
100M water resistance and shock resistance
Daily alarm
Full auto calendar
Low Battery Alert

The MSGS500G-1A will retail for $220 and will be available for purchase starting this March at selected G-SHOCK retailers including Macy's, G-SHOCK Soho Store, and gshock.com.



SOURCE Casio America, Inc.


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ViewSonic Corp., a leading provider of visual solutions, today announces that its M1 mini LED pocket cinema projector has been honored with an iF Design Award 2020 for its ultra-compact form factor and overall design excellence.

"As modern lifestyles become ever more mobile, ViewSonic has reimagined what projection can be with projectors that are stylish, highly portable, and feature a quick, easy setup design," said Dean Tsai, Head of Projector BU at ViewSonic. "We are thrilled that our M series projectors and technological innovation has been recognized by the market and users, initially with an iF Design Award for the M1/M1+ portable projector, and now an iF Design Award for the M1 mini."

The ViewSonic M1 mini is a pocket-sized projector that delivers convenient audio-visual entertainment anywhere. With a lightweight (300g), ultra-compact form factor with swappable colored top plates, the M1 mini serves as a personal pocket cinema for everyday life. Its built-in battery, JBL speakers, and ability to be charged via power bank allows for a projector that is ideal for use in outdoor settings or when on the go. The adjustable stand offers flexible projection angles that can satisfy just about any viewing need, even ceiling projection.

According to iF International Forum Design GmbH, the organizer of the awards, "the awesome M1 mini is an ultra-compact, projection companion targeted for millennials. Its 2-in-1, lens cap and stand combo provide protection and simple UX. Users feel the WOW factor with 60" images and JBL audio, and it connects to any mobile, via HDMI. The M1 mini's built-in power bank charges your devices and its 90° lens swivel means cool ceiling projections for fun sleepovers or bedtime movies. For 1st job millennials, be pro-active and impress your bosses with Pro presentations, anywhere and anytime! M1 mini's design is playful, yet chic, with a dynamic range of user-changeable colored top covers that customize your M1 mini to suit you!"

Visit ViewSonic at ISE 2020 at RAI Amsterdam, Hall 1, booth 1-N86 and see the M1 mini in person. A Wi-Fi-enabled version of the projector featuring the same award-winning design, the M1 mini Plus, will also be on hand at the booth. For more information about the M1 mini, please visit: https://www.viewsonic.com/eu/products/projectors/M1%20mini.php.


SOURCE ViewSonic
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