OPPO Wireless Headphone models win 1 Gold and 2 Platinum in A'Design Awards

OPPO has been continuously innovating and some of its premium product designs make waves in recent wins, with the OPPO Enco M31 true wireless headphones and the OPPO Enco Q1 wireless noise-canceling headphones both receiving Gold awards, along with the Enco W31 True Wireless headphones garnering a Platinum award, recognized by the prestigious A'Design Award & Competition. The international design event handpicks novel and innovative achievements in design ranging from different facets such as technology, architecture, fashion, graphic design, and the like.

Two of OPPO’s headphone models each bag a gold award

The OPPO Enco M31 design team created a pair of lightweight and flexible neckband headphones to be suitable for all-day wear. The award-winning headphones weigh just 22g and feature a unique ergonomically curved neckband and streamlined design. They offer a best-in-class wearing experience thanks to the liquid silicone neckband with a built-in memory titanium alloy band, which allows them to be flexed and conveniently stored in a pocket on the go. As wireless headphones supporting LDAC codec and certified as Hi-Res standard at its price range, the OPPO Enco M31 stands out with its form as well as functionality.

The OPPO Enco Q1 headphones, also with a Gold for consumer electronic design by A’Design awards, feature a high-quality unibody neckband that balances form and function. Because no seams are in contact with the skin, residue buildup from extended use is minimized and maintenance is easier. This complements the headphones' excellent audio quality, the sleek, seamless unibody, and ergonomic neckband ensure all-day comfort and hygiene.

OPPO Enco W31 True Wireless Headphones earn Platinum recognition

Since hitting the market, the OPPO Enco W31 true wireless headphones have garnered wide-ranging praise for its visual appeal and low latency. The headphones have been called the best entry-level true wireless headphones available. In honor of their design quality, the W31 headphones have recently won a Platinum Design Award in the 2019–2020 Digital and Electronic Devices Design Award Category at the internationally acclaimed A'Design Award & Competition.

Broadly speaking, what earned the OPPO Enco W31 headphones their Platinum award was their outstanding ergonomic design with a secure touch control stem suitable for a comfortable fit for ears of different shapes and sizes and visually stunning aesthetics with its elegant circular form featuring spun anodized aluminum alloy.

The headphones feature strong functionality and were designed to address common issues found in typical Bluetooth® headphones, such as poor connection stability and high latency. Through binaural low-latency Bluetooth® transmission and system optimization, the OPPO Enco W31 headphones have reduced latency to the lowest level within the industry. This virtually imperceptible latency enables smooth and stable gaming and viewing experience.

Overall, OPPO is proud to receive the honor and recognition from the A’Design Platinum awards, that spotlights the Enco W31 headphones - crafted with its highly acclaimed appearance, low latency capabilities, impeccable sound quality, and enduring battery life, proving that these headphones are at the top of the industry.

The OPPO Enco Q1 is available in the Philippines and retails at PHP4,990. You may purchase it in selected OPPO Concept Stores and partner dealers nationwide. For more information on OPPO Philippines, visit the official website at www.oppo.com/ph or via the following social media pages: twitter.com/OPPOPhilippines, fb.com/OPPOPH/, and instagram.com/oppophilippines/. ###

OPPO To Start Stores and Service Centers Operations Nationwide

In times like this we really should follow government warnings and instructions. It's for our own safety. So, in line with the latest government instructions，OPPO slowly reopens its stores in select locations nationwide with strict observance of COVID-19 health and safety protocols. Additionally, select OPPO Service Centers will slowly resume operations as well to serve customers with urgent needs for product repair and servicing.

To safely and responsibly serve OPPO customers, a series of proactive in-store precautionary measures are being observed within all OPPO branches nationwide, even prior to the implementation of ECQ. This includes temperature scanning of all employees and shoppers, the mandatory wearing of face masks, a minimum of 6-feet social distancing, thorough disinfection of the stores at least two times a day using hospital-grade cleaning tools, including but not limited to the in-store furniture pieces but as well as the demo smartphones, and an abundant supply of hand sanitizers or rubbing alcohol stationed within the stores. All customers and employees will be constantly reminded to practice hygienic measures, and follow the protocols recommended by the healthcare authorities. Moreover, a one-time in-store complimentary phone sanitization will be offered in all stores to disinfect customers’ devices.

“Customers’ safety is the top-most priority of OPPO as we resume the stores and service centers operations this month. We understand the needs of our Filipino customers, and we are doing our best to smartly and safely cater to these demands despite the limited movements and resources available. While observing lockdown protocols, we have also strengthened our online channels to make our products more accessible to those who prefer to purchase OPPO smartphones from their homes. Terms and warranties were also modified to address the concerns of our users during these trying times,” shared OPPO Philippines Vice President for National Sales Zen Han.

Surprises await customers via OPPO livestream shows

To keep the OPPO online community informed and entertained during this period, the brand designed livestream shows offering tons of activities for everyone to stay updated with OPPO’s different offerings, and to share happiness through interesting livestream shows and giveaways. Starting May 22, there will be a weekly livestream show on OPPO’s official Facebook page at fb.com/OPPOPH featuring different OPPO celebrities and KOL brand ambassadors.

This May 22, TV host Robi Domingo and YouTube sensation Mimiyuuuh will be gracing the first weekly OPPO Livestream from 4:00PM to 5:00PM. In addition to that, Mimiyuuuh’s fans can catch her as well on the same day at the OPPO Lazada page for another Livestream happening from 5:30PM to 6:30PM.

Live More with the Live it Up: the Big OPPO Sale

OPPO recently launched the Live It Up: the Big OPPO Sale which will run from May 16 until the end of June 2020. Customers may win big by grabbing as much as up to PHP3,000 off on different priced down promo offers for A9 2020, A5s, and Reno2.

The latest Reno3 series and Find X2 Pro are also up with irresistible offers for a limited-time only. If you purchase a Reno3 or Reno3 Pro, you’ll get a free Rockspace EB60 True Wireless Stereo Earbuds worth PHP2,499 until May 24 only. As for the latest smartphone flagship, the OPPO Find X2 Pro, you can take home a free OPPO Enco Q1 worth PHP4,990 until the end of May only.

To know more about the current sales promotions, updates, and activities of OPPO Philippines, visit the official website at www.oppo.com/ph or via the following social media pages: twitter.com/OPPOPhilippines, fb.com/OPPOPH/, and instagram.com/oppophilippines/.

Virtual Hackathon With NASA to Develop COVID-19 Solutions

Using the advancement of technology, a hackathon is one of an interesting way to find a solution to what we are facing now. Read more of the story and see if you can be one of the people who might shed light on one of our darkest hours.

The U.S. space agency National Aeronautics Space Administration (NASA), European Space Agency (ESA), and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) are inviting coders, entrepreneurs, scientists, designers, storytellers, makers, builders, artists, and technologists to participate in a virtual hackathon May 30-31 dedicated to putting open data to work in developing solutions to issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

During the global Space Apps COVID-19 Challenge, participants from around the world will create virtual teams that – during a 48-hour period – will use Earth observation data to propose solutions to COVID-19-related challenges ranging from studying the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 and its spread to the impact the disease is having on the Earth system. Registration for this challenge opens in mid-May.

"There’s a tremendous need for our collective ingenuity right now," said Thomas Zurbuchen, associate administrator for NASA’s Science Mission Directorate. "I can’t imagine a more worthy focus than COVID-19 on which to direct the energy and enthusiasm from around the world with the Space Apps Challenge that always generates such amazing solutions."

The unique capabilities of NASA and its partner space agencies in the areas of science and technology enable them to lend a hand during this global crisis. Since the start of the global outbreak, Earth science specialists from each agency have been exploring ways to use unique Earth observation data to aid understanding of the interplay of the Earth system – on global to local scales – with aspects of the COVID-19 outbreak, including, potentially, our ability to combat it. The hackathon will also examine the human and economic response to the virus.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_quOKBRJKs

ESA will contribute data from the Sentinel missions (Sentinel-1, Sentinel-2, and Sentinel-5P) in the context of the European Copernicus program, led by the European Commission, along with data from Third Party contributing Missions, with a focus on assessing the impact on climate change and greenhouse gases, as well as impacts on the economic sector. ESA also is contributing Earth observation experts for the selection of the competition winners and the artificial-intelligence-powered EuroDataCube.

"EuroDatacube will enable the best ideas to be scaled up to a global level," said Josef Aschbacher, Director of Earth Observation Programmes at ESA. "The pandemic crisis has a worldwide impact, therefore international cooperation and sharing of data and expertise with partners like NASA and JAXA seem the most suitable approach."

JAXA is making Earth-observing data available from its satellite missions, including ALOS-2, GOSAT, GOSAT-2, GCOM-C, GCOM-W, and GPM/DPR. "JAXA welcomes the opportunity to be part of the hackathon," said JAXA Vice President Terada Koji. "I believe the trilateral cooperation among ESA, NASA, and JAXA is important to demonstrate how Earth observation can support global efforts in combating this unprecedented challenge."

Space Apps is an international hackathon that takes place in cities around the world. Since 2012, teams have engaged with NASA's free and open data to address real-world problems on Earth and in space. The COVID-19 Challenge will be the program’s first global virtual hackathon. Space Apps 2019 included more than 29,000 participants at 225 events in 71 countries, developing more than 2,000 hackathon solutions over the course of one weekend.

Pinoy developers used NASA's free and open data to solve real-world problems on Earth and space.

Many Filipinos participated in this annual hackathon since 2016. Recently, a dengue mapping forecasting system was developed by data scientists from CirroLytix using satellite and climate data with the goal of addressing the sustainable development goals of the United Nations. This web application, called Project AEDES won globally for the best use of data. "Earth observation data has the potential to be used in fighting epidemics and outbreaks threatening humanity nowadays, as well as to analyze its socio-economic impact," according to software developer Michael Lance M. Domagas, who led the Philippine hackathon in collaboration with De La Salle University, PLDT, Department of Science and Technology, United Nations Development Programme, and the U.S. embassy. The very first Philippine winner used citizen science and environmental data to develop a smartphone application informing fishermen the right time to catch fish. ISDApp is currently being incubated at Animo Labs.

Space Apps is a NASA-led initiative organized globally in collaboration with Booz Allen Hamilton, Mindgrub, and SecondMuse. The next annual Space Apps Challenge is scheduled for October 2-4. Registration opens May 12. https://covid19.spaceappschallenge.org/

#SpaceApps #SpaceAppsPH

Taiwan builds an ecosystem of pandemic prevention product

When humans are faced in certain circumstances, we all adapt and change in order to survive. And speaking of adaptability, Taiwan formed an ecosystem of pandemic prevention products and related industries, aimed at offering assistance in the fight against the raging COVID-19 outbreak, the country’s trade representatives said Monday.

Taiwan has already shown the world its resilience, integration capacity and advanced medical practices. Walter Yeh, President and CEO of TAITRA, said at a recent online product launch that Taiwan has already established a well-organized deployment and pandemic prevention product ecosystem that will definitely broaden the horizon and scope of the supply chain for Taiwan's medical industry.

The one-hour launch was part of a series of events held by TAITRA to highlight the country’s strengths and to boost economic activities amid the global standstill, according to the trade promotion body.

Webinars jointly organized with the National Cheng Kung University Hospital attracted 14,000 Indian medical staff. A virtual healthcare pavilion, which consists of 42 medical, assistive devices or smart medical products from 33 Taiwan Excellence Awards winners was also in place, Yeh said.

Such measures effectively remove the boundaries of time and space and even the rules of social distancing, he noted, adding that international buyers and interested individuals can engage their desired products or Taiwan Excellence Awards winning companies with a few simple clicks or swipes.

Chern-chyi Chen, Director General of Taiwan’s Bureau of Foreign Trade, also spoke at the event. He noted that the Taiwan government has already implemented various measures to assist industries to respond to the impact. The agency, Chen said, vowed to expand advertising and promotion in international markets and to help enterprises win business opportunities during the toughest times.

The product launch included Mediland's disinfection robot, Great Group Medical's respiratory device, APEX Medical's healthcare solution, Taiwan Stanch's surgical face masks, ONYX's telehealth and smart hospital product from ONYX, vaccine and test kit from Medigen Vaccine Biologics and BluSense Diagnostics, all of which are pandemic prevention products.

Other brands present at the product launch included Radiant Innovation, Tex Year, Asiatic Fiber, Advantech, IEI Integration, Rice Ear, QS Control and Kimforest. The group presented their innovative pandemic-prevention products to the world at the online press conference, which attracted over 200 participants from Japan, Malaysia, Vietnam, India, the Philippines, Korea, South Africa, Egypt, Australia, among others.

Simple Ways How Filipinos Can Have Productive Use of Twitter

Due to the enhanced community quarantine, many people are glued to their devices to stay connected. Twitter keeps Filipinos updated with #WhatsHappening, especially about COVID-19. In fact, Tweets related to the pandemic spiked up to 283% in March on January and February combined, making Twitter the preferred platform for real-time information.

Staying in their own homes did not stop the Filipino spirit from being united. On Twitter, people from all walks of life are doing their share to help communities and raise awareness of issues that matter the most. But aside from volunteerism and bayanihan, there are other ways Filipinos use the platform to relive a sense of normalcy and hope even during these challenging times.

Here are simple yet purposeful activities that Filipinos can find and do on Twitter:
1. Creating art to reduce stress
In the midst of the current situation, people turn to art as one of the ways to destress and interestingly, a creative means to extend help. Filipino artists opened up commissions wherein the proceeds will be given to donation drives for frontliners and more. Check the hashtag #ArtForMedPH to view amazing artworks done by local artists, share or challenge friends to showcase their creative pieces along with the hashtag #ArtPH.

hello! i want to help my fellow filipinos who are in need during the COVID-19 pandemic so i'm opening commissions for a cause 🧡 i'll be linking donation drives that you can donate to in a thread below, rts are also appreciated!#ArtforMedPH #artph #ReliefPH pic.twitter.com/D8gol0IAKF

— 𝐣𝐚𝐢 ˚* ❀ (@mitsurugay) April 4, 2020

2. Get practical and expert advice
Aside from staying at home and practicing measures such as having #SafeHands, people need to be healthy inside out. Though it is practically impossible to visit a doctor for consultations, it’s a fortunate time that people can still find doable and proper advice from experts who are active on the platform.

The Department of Health (@DOHgovph) gives practical tips on how to stay healthy as well as the latest news regarding COVID-19, while the UNICEF Philippines (@unicefphils) reminds everyone to practice proper hand washing and maintaining good hygiene especially for children.

Both accounts produce informative and interactive videos and infographics to make the guidelines simpler to follow and give advice on how parents can also address their child’s concerns especially on coping up during these unprecedented times.

20 seconds of proper handwashing can save lives.

Kaya laging maghugas ng kamay!

Isang paalala mula sa DOH, Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation at Toon City Academy#BeatCOVID19#WeHealAsOne#COVID19PH pic.twitter.com/UayYnQ8mI5

— Department of Health (@DOHgovph) March 26, 2020

Mahalaga na pakinggan at maunawan ang mga bata para matugunan ang stress, takot, pagkainip at pangangamba na nararanasan nila dahil sa #COVID19. #mentalhealth pic.twitter.com/YRz6IntAye

— UNICEF Philippines (@unicefphils) April 1, 2020

Filipinos can also look forward to HealthXPh's (@HealthXPh) Twitter chats which usually happens every Saturday. Dr. Gia Sison (@giasison) and her peers in the healthcare industry moderates this regular session to spark conversations on various topics such as health and well-being.

#HealthXPh chat for tonight is about COVID-19! Join us 9pm manila time! https://t.co/ViNORigRn0

— HealthXPh (@HealthXPh) March 7, 2020

Get updates on new Tweets from the accounts you follow by managing your notification preferences. Here are the steps on how to enable notifications for a specific account you Follow:

1. From the account profile, tap the notification icon
2. Check the box next to Account notifications.
3. From the pop-up message, choose between two notification types: All Tweets or Only live video.
4. Tap your selection.


3. Learn something new
Quarantine can be an opportunity for us to discover a new hobby, continue an unfinished project, or even dive on widening one's knowledge to have a better grasp of the current situation. In fact, learning can be fun and educational online, too.

For those who are interested in history, economics, or political theory; Lakan (@immanuellakant) uses Twitter to discuss complex concepts such as public issues, labor, and other topics that people may find relevant today. Lakan keeps his "online lessons" snackable through short videos and threads to make it more interactive and easier to digest for his online audiences.

Trying to compress everything in 140 seconds is hard but here’s today’s vlog! The difference between labor and labor power. pic.twitter.com/UsqOhwaLg0

— Lakan (@immanuellakant) March 25, 2020

Users can also conveniently follow other topics they are interested in using the Topic Follow prompt. This list of suggested topics appears on the timeline and changes based on what the user follows and mostly searches for on Twitter. To use this feature, tap Topics in your profile icon menu and tap the Follow button next on the Topics you'd like to follow. As Twitter may also suggest topics as you scroll through your timeline, users can simply tap the Follow button next to the suggested Topic.

4. Keeping a safe space online
Aside from physical health, it is also important to keep a healthy mind. With lots of information at one’s disposal, it is easy to get caught up and feel anxious about what’s happening around the world. Filipinos can find tips on how to fight cabin fever through Mental Health’s (@mentalhealthph) #RecoverTogether daily reminder. They have daily Tweets on how to promote and protect mental health in simple ways.

Day 21 | Make use of this free time at home to feed your brain. Watch Ted videos or documentaries about one thing that you are curious about.

Tell us what you have watched. Share the links for others to see as well. #RecoverTogether #MentalHealthPH #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/QL5SYpLxOE

— MentalHealthPH (@mentalhealthph) April 9, 2020

Filipinos can rely on finding real-time credible and official information about COVID-19 from reliable sources on Twitter’s COVID-19 Events page. This feature brings credible information from official authorities and accounts at the top of one’s search tab, while the proactive #COVID19 search prompt will direct users to the Department of Health’s (@DOHgovph) dedicated website on COVID-19 and WHO Philippines’ (@WHOPhilippines) official Twitter page. To use the COVID-19 Events page feature, go to the Explore tab if using a desktop or see the top of the home timeline for mobile users. To see all of the latest steps Twitter is taking in response to Covid-19, visit covid19.twitter.com.

Even at the height of social distancing, people can still connect together by going online. Filipinos can use Twitter to catch up with friends, find advice, share progress on an art project, and get real-time updates on current issues, and more. Stay safe, everyone!

OPPO's Top ColorOS Features for Users During The Lockdown

As we go on with our lives in this pandemic due to COVID-19 our everyday life is challenging, there has been a rapid transformation in the way we live, work, and play. With the lockdown extension practiced in many locations nationwide, people are mandated stay in the safety of their homes.

Amidst all this, smartphones have become the single most important device for people across age groups to connect digitally. At the epicenter of fulfilling all communication, entertainment, and financial needs, smartphones are playing an increasingly critical role. It has also become important for smartphone users in the Philippines to maximize the productivity of their smartphones, while staying at home.

OPPO Smartphone users can get the most out of the situation with some of the most popularly used features and apps of the latest ColorOS 7. These will not only keep them up-to-date with ongoing current events, but will also support making their daily routine smoother and more efficient during these tough times.

Here’s a list of some useful ColorOS 7 tips that can help OPPO users get through the lockdown more smoothly:

The Focus Mode
One of the greatest struggles faced while studying or working from home is managing distractions that can derail one’s focus on the things that need to be accomplished. The latest ColorOS 7 includes a Focus Mode feature that allows users to set up a fixed quiet time free of any distractions on their phone when turning on this mode. It restricts you from using your device by disabling any operations on it such as calls and notifications. While in this mode, you can also enjoy relaxing music to keep you focused on the things you’re working on.

Digital Wellbeing App
Staying at home often causes Filipinos to lose track of just how much time they are spending on their phones. This helps you monitor the usage of apps everyday and allows you to control your level of usage by setting a specific timer for the apps. Once the cut off time is reached, you get a notification and the app temporarily disables. The Digital Wellbeing App is a perfect way to take a break from the news that may seem overwhelming or the over usage of social media that can impact one’s mental health.


Split Screen
To handle multiple tasks with their OPPO phones, now even more common due to the new normal set up, users can rely on Split Screen. In this situation, the feature allows OPPO users to run multiple apps in one tap. May it be sending out an email and checking calendar appointments simultaneously to close a meeting schedule or sharing a fun video you found online to a friend via a messenger, the Split Screen feature allows for a better, more engaging and easier usage of multiple applications in a smartphone.

OPPO Relax App
This application offers users moments of comfort with its soothing ambient sounds. It’s a perfect escape from the bombardment of news and social media updates when you need your much needed zen time with the app serving as a peaceful respite from the online noise. The OPPO Relax App will help you unwind and take care of your mental health, as you enjoy your personal quiet time, practice meditation, do yoga, and the like.


Game Assistant
The amount of time Filipino users are spending on gaming has also shot up during the lockdown. This feature on ColorOS helps you customize which games your phone should accelerate the launching speed of. It also brings other smart and convenient features such as quick reply, quick screen recording, and blocks notifications during gaming for an uninterrupted gaming experience.


Soloop
Video content creation has been thriving during the lockdown. With more time on their hands, Filipino users have unleashed their creativity and leveled up their social media content to videos where they share their day-to-day activities and hobbies, and engage in entertaining social media challenges. Soloop is a built-in video editor for ColorOS which allows for users to effortlessly create captivating videos in just seconds and with just a few simple taps.


The lockdown situation is not easy to deal with but you can make the most out of it using your OPPO smartphones. Exploring the new ColorOS 7 features will ease your worries, and at the same time create wonderful moments for yourself and with your loved ones.

To know more about OPPO and its latest offerings, you may visit www.oppo.com/ph, facebook.com/OPPOPH/, and instagram.com/oppophilippines.

Zoom Video Communications Releases Zoom 5.0, a 90-day Security Plan Milestone

Well, a lot of people are now thanking this new communication app that helped a lot in this time of crisis. the Zoom Video Communication App that let everyone meet online.

Zoom Video Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZM) today announced robust security enhancements with the upcoming general availability of Zoom 5.0, a key milestone in the company’s 90-day plan to proactively identify, address, and enhance the security and privacy capabilities of its platform. By adding support for AES 256-bit GCM encryption, Zoom will provide increased protection for meeting data and resistance against tampering.

“I am proud to reach this step in our 90-day plan, but this is just the beginning. We built our business by delivering happiness to our customers. We will earn our customers’ trust and deliver them happiness with our unwavering focus on providing the most secure platform,” said Eric S. Yuan, Zoom CEO.

"When faced with questions over security and privacy, Zoom reacted quickly and very publicly to the challenges, including their CEO holding weekly public security briefings," notes Wayne Kurtzman, IDC Research Director for Social, Communities, and Collaboration. "Zoom was also quick to take actions on changing the defaults that helped address meeting privacy concerns, as well as setting a 90-day plan for deeper actions, and communicating it publicly."

“We take a holistic view of our users’ privacy and our platform’s security,” said Oded Gal, CPO of Zoom. “From our network to our feature set to our user experience, everything is being put through rigorous scrutiny. On the back end, AES 256-bit GCM encryption will raise the bar for securing our users’ data in transit. On the front end, I’m most excited about the Security icon in the meeting menu bar. This takes our security features, existing and new, and puts them front and center for our meeting hosts. With millions of new users, this will make sure they have instant access to important security controls in their meetings.”

Network
AES 256-bit GCM encryption: Zoom is upgrading to the AES 256-bit GCM encryption standard, which offers increased protection of your meeting data in transit and resistance against tampering. This provides confidentiality and integrity assurances on your Zoom Meeting, Zoom Video Webinar, and Zoom Phone data. Zoom 5.0, which is slated for release within the week, supports GCM encryption, and this standard will take effect once all accounts are enabled with GCM. System-wide account enablement will take place on May 30. Control Data Routing: The account admin may choose which data center regions their account-hosted meetings and webinars use for real-time traffic at the account, group, or user level.

User Experience and Controls

Security icon: Zoom’s security features, which had previously been accessed throughout the meeting menus, are now grouped together and found by clicking the Security icon in the meeting menu bar on the hosts’ interface. Robust host controls: Hosts will be able to “Report a User” to Zoom via the Security icon. They may also disable the ability for participants to rename themselves. For education customers, screen sharing now defaults to the host only.

Waiting Room default-on: Waiting Room, an existing feature that allows a host to keep participants in individual virtual waiting rooms before they are admitted to a meeting, is now on by default for education, Basic, and single-license Pro accounts. All hosts may now also turn on the Waiting Room while their meeting is already in progress.

Meeting password complexity and default-on: Meeting passwords, an existing Zoom feature, is now on by default for most customers, including all Basic, single-license Pro, and K-12 customers. For administered accounts, account admins now have the ability to define password complexity (such as length, alphanumeric, and special character requirements). Additionally, Zoom Phone admins may now adjust the length of the pin required for accessing voicemail.

Cloud recordings passwords: Passwords are now set by default to all those accessing cloud recordings aside from the meeting host and require a complex password. For administered accounts, account admins now have the ability to define password complexity.

Secure Account Contact Sharing: Zoom 5.0 will support a new data structure for larger organizations, allowing them to link contacts across multiple accounts so people can easily and securely search and find meetings, chat, and phone contacts.

Dashboard enhancement: Admins on business, enterprise, and education plans can view how their meetings are connecting to Zoom data centers in their Zoom Dashboard. This includes any data centers connected to HTTP Tunnel servers, as well as Conference Room Connectors and gateways.

Additional: Users may now opt to have their Zoom Chat notifications not show a snippet of their chat; new non-PMI meetings now have 11-digit IDs for added complexity; and during a meeting, the meeting ID and Invite option have been moved from the main Zoom interface to the Participants menu, making it harder for a user to accidentally share their meeting ID.

To update your Zoom app to Zoom 5.0, please visit zoom.com/download. For more updates on the Zoom’s progress on its 90-day plan, please visit blog.zoom.us.

About Zoom
Zoom Video Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZM) brings teams together to get more done in a frictionless video environment. Our easy, reliable, and innovative video-first unified communications platform provides video meetings, voice, webinars, and chat across desktops, phones, mobile devices, and conference room systems. Zoom helps enterprises create elevated experiences with leading business app integrations and developer tools to create customized workflows. Founded in 2011, Zoom is headquartered in San Jose, California, with offices around the world. Visit zoom.com and follow @zoom_us.

All Around Gears For Geeks and Not

Sometimes geeks are the ones that are most ready when it comes to gears. When you talk about types of equipment, they are the most sought persons. They always know the trending and hot gadgets. Me, well, just a part of people who loves to read trends to get into what's in and what's not.

Speaking of gears, well, it's is always an advantage when you have your Every Day Carry Gear with you. Like for example, if you have an all-around-tool, it would be easy to carry around whether you go in the field or you're doing the office tasks. It would be interesting if you go camping and all you need to bring is your all-around-tool or gear. There's no hassle, and another good point is that you carry light equipment. You can bring more essential things with you.

I remember watching some movies with geeky characters that later on turned into an interesting person because of his/her know-how about gears and other stuff. It becomes a plus point if you're trying to impress the apple of your eyes.

In our everyday life, having an all-around gear that you can use can lighten up the work. You can maximize your time effectively and get more projects that you can work within the day.

Of course, these gears are available everywhere. You can almost find similar products on the streets, but there's always a go-to store where you can buy the products. The best thing about it is that you get the original and authentic brand. And when you use genuine, you'll have the quality output that you want. You can check out Tactical Distributors for the gears that will suit your needs.

OPPO Find X2 Pro Brings First-class Viewing Experience a HDR on YouTube, Netflix, and Amazon Prime Video

We all want the best and having one of the best really helps you a lot, even in everything that you do. OPPO is proud to announce that its latest flagship Find X2 Pro, equipped with a stunning 120Hz QHD+ Ultra Vision Screen which fully supports HDR videos across YouTube, Netflix, and Amazon Prime Video, brings first-class video streaming experience in countries where each service is available by portraying rich colors, sharp contrasts, and refined details.

OPPO believes the ultimate visual experience encompasses three facets: a ground-breaking performance for hardware, software, and content. These are qualities embodied by the Find X2 Pro.

All three video-streaming services have strict HDR smartphone screen requirements. The Find X2 Pro passes the test, with a screen that is the most advanced one OPPO has developed to date. OPPO Find X2 Pro’s 120Hz ultra high refresh rate ensures smooth and clear display. The screen，covering 100% film industry-grade P3 WCG, also supports QHD+ and is capable of displaying over 1 billion colors, with HDR 10+ certification. The high-quality screen has been well received by the industry, receiving A+ score from DisplayMate, and Eye Comfort certification from TÜV Rheinland.

Besides the excellent screen display quality, the Find X2 Pro is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 flagship chip and a chip that supports Widevine L1 hardware encryption and HDCP2.2. The OPPO Find X2 Pro ensures that users are provided with the technical backing required to enjoy high-quality HDR content while protecting the video copyright. And to complete the package, Find X2 Pro is also equipped with a dual Dolby Atmos speaker system ensuring the best immersive viewing experience unlike any other.

The OPPO Find X2 series signifies the brand’s firm step into the high-end market. Besides bringing users a better screen experience, the OPPO Find X2 Pro also promotes the HDR screen in the smartphone industry, bringing forth a brighter tech future for all.