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IN 2008, the Seeds for the Future initiative was established by Huawei.
Based in Shenzhen, China, the three-week immersive programme gives participants across 100 countries the opportunity to learn about Huawei’s international business culture at the company’s headquarters.

Since 2017, Huawei Jamaica has also been involved in the global programme, in collaboration with The University of the West Indies and the University of Technology, benefiting many students. Huawei selects 10 top college students for a study trip to China, where the course of the programme focuses on... read more

Sennheiser has been rated in the top-five headphone brands in the last few years, and with good reason. Not only are the design aesthetics for most models thought out thoroughly, but the sound quality, which is the characteristic that most persons seek in audio technology, is actually good. The Sennheiser Urbanite XL Over-Ear Headphones is one of the best in the lot, especially when compared to its competition. It has numerous consumer-friendly features, and we can safely say it is worth the money. Check out the ratings for this headphone brand and model.

DESIGN... read more

A smartwatch is an ultimate must-have phone accessory; since it does more than synchronise to a mobile smartphone, then it is an added bonus. Think of a fusion of a fitness tracker or band with a phone and a digital watch – you’ve got a fashionable activity smartwatch like the Amazfit brand designed by China-based developers Huami.

One week with an Amazfit Smartwatch and it’s going to make any fitness fan dependent on wearing it, and make the regular self-challenger feel more motivated to accomplish fitness goals.

The brand was launched five years ago and now boasts more than... read more

KLIP XTREME has had a reputation of producing reliable, sleek, ergonomic, inexpensive headphones for many years, and has always tried to stay ahead of the competition in terms of modern designs. With consumers now trending towards the reliability of Bluetooth connectivity, especially as many smartphone makers are now doing away with the headphone jack, Klip Xtreme has decided to offer its idea of a convenient pair of wireless earbuds.

They say first impressions last, and Klip Xtreme is definitely mindful of this as it shows in the device’s presentation. It comes in an aesthetically... read more

SENNHEISER has established itself as one of the front-runners in the world of audio equipment and its CX 6.00BT Wireless earbuds have helped the brand to continue this strong reputation.

Valued at just over $16,000, the product could be considered pricey for a pair of Bluetooth earbuds in the Jamaican market; however, it makes you feel like your money has been well spent as soon as you unbox it. Its presentation is quite classy, as it comes in a neat plastic case, contoured to fit the shape of the earbuds. Underneath, you will find three pairs of spare tips, varying in size, to give... read more

DL501 SMARTPHONE SPECIFICATIONS
• Body: Mostly plastic, black with a removable battery. Other available colours: red, white.
• Screen: 5.0 inch touchscreen. Full wide video graphics array (720 x 1280).
• Rear camera: 8.0 megapixels
• Front camera: 2.0 megapixels.
• Memory: 1GB RAM, 8GB internal memory, 32GB Micro SD card.
• Speed: Quad-Core 1.3 GHz.
• Operating system: Android 8.1 (Go Edition, that uses 2.5GB of the internal memory).
• Battery: 2,000mAh.

From the specifications of the Digicel smartphone model DL501,... read more

February can sometimes feel demanding. Although it is the shortest month of the year, it is filled with celebrations like Black History Month, Reggae Month, Dennis Brown and Bob Marley’s birthdays, Chinese New Year, pre-Carnival fêtes and, let’s not forget, Valentine’s Day – the day that persons have come to dread because of the anticipated cost of expressing their love for that special someone.

The search is on for the cheapest yet most meaningful options. Some of the most popular, sought-after gifts are multi-use devices, even though many of items come with a big price tag.

The printer is one piece of equipment that is the most used in an office setting, and most needed (next to a computer). It gets a lot of attention but is also equally ignored until a notification pops up that there is a paper jam, that it is out of ink, or if the document, photo or special greeting cards printed just does not meet the highest standard. Take the time out to read the manual that comes with a printer but, just in case you can’t find that little booklet, here are some simple tips on how to clean and care for a printer, based on three most common types, whether manually or... read more

All you want for Christmas is ... a laptop that matches your personality and, more important, your needs. Don’t wait until December to make this known to your family and friends, because while it may be the season of deals and discounts, it is also the time when many laptop brands introduce new models. Do all the research possible on the brands, models and specifications that will be helpful while making the final decision. To make things easier, spell things out on your Christmas wish list according to what the laptop is needed for.

For the student on the go

While it is true that August was the month for back-to-school shopping, there may be a few things that your parents have left behind. The best laptop, external hard drive or simple rechargeable must-haves that were never on the original list provided for you but may be helpful later in the school term when the assignments get more and more challenging. While many gadgets are classified a distraction by adults, check out the student-savvy technology that you may just be able to convince your parent/guardian to get for you.

1.Genius Micro Traveler 9000r Mouse

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