PetSafe Stay and Play Compact Wireless Fence

Whether your dog is rolling on his back in the grass or playing a game of fetch, the PetSafe® Stay & Play Compact Wireless Fence claims to give your best friend freedom to safely enjoy his favorite yard activities without straying out of the wireless boundary. There is no need to bury any wires or build a traditional fence, with the turn of a dial the Stay & Play Wireless Fence lets you create a circular boundary up to 3/4-acre. Before trying this out I had my suspicions that this would work best on small or timid dogs and that my three fearless adult Staffordshire Bull Terriers might just ignore the electric static shock the fence relies on and I was proved correct, however, as part of a training plan for young dogs, this is could be a great system.

PetSafe® Stay & Play Compact Wireless Fence claims to give your best friend freedom to safely enjoy his favorite yard activities without straying out of the wireless boundary
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With this wireless fence, place the compact transmitter indoors or in a shed with power then decide how far to extend the boundary to fit your property, set up time is about 1-2 hours but is not fiddly as the boundary is adjustable with a turn of the dial. Temporarily define the pet area with the included boundary flags for a visual aid while training your pet. The transmitter sends a constant radio signal in the area. Your pet receives a warning tone from the collar as he approaches the boundary zone. If he strays further, he receives a safe static “correction” shock reminding him to return to the pet area.

The collar offers 5 levels of static correction, plus a tone-only option, so you are sure to find the right fit for your pet’s temperament. With just a few short training sessions, you’ll create a secure boundary for freedom and fun.

If you enjoy camping or traveling in your RV with your dog you can also take this portable wireless fence with you wherever you go. The fence set comes with one rechargeable PetSafe Stay & Play Wireless Fence Receiver Collar. The collar has two blunt metal contacts that sit inside the collar against your dogs neck and deliver the static shock and comes with a spare, longer set of contacts for dogs with thicker coats. The collars have a tone-only mode plus 5 levels of adjustable static “correction” depending on your dog’s temperament. The collar is recommended for pets who weigh 5 pounds or more and fits neck sizes between 6-28 inches. The interchangeable design of the collar strap lets you customize your pet’s collar using any 3/4-inch non-metallic strap of your choice. If you have more than 1 pet at home, simply pick up as many additional receiver collars as you need so all of your pets can use the same wireless system.

The collar is recommended for pets who weigh 5 pounds or more and fits neck sizes between 6-28 inches
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As I suspected the highest shock setting just annoyed my dogs and scared them but as a fighting breed, they just pushed past the shocks and ran where ever the wanted, as they usually do. For adult dogs with little regard for pain this system is not ideal but for training, it could work very well. The shocks are definitely enough to reinforce the boundary as part of a training plan so bear that in mind.

Features

• 3/4 Acre of Circular Coverage – The adjustable circular range allows up to 3/4-acre of coverage (22-105 ft in all directions) from the placement of the indoor transmitter
• No Wire to Bury – A wireless boundary allows you to create a safe barrier around your yard to protect your pets without spending time burying wires
• 5 Levels of Correction – The system features 5 levels of static correction plus a tone-only mode
• Static-Free Reentry – Allows your pet to return home without being corrected if your pet passes the boundary
• Stay & Play Collar – System comes with 1 waterproof, rechargeable receiver collar that comfortably fits dogs 5 lb and up and adjusts to fit neck sizes 6-28 in
• Simple Set-Up – Set up your new wireless fence in just 1-2 hours to give your dog a secure play area
• Portable – Take this compact, portable fence with you when you and your dog go camping or travel in your RV (outlet required)
• Contain All Your Pets – – With the purchase of additional collars, this wireless fence allows you to safely contain an unlimited number of pets with one fence system

The shocks are definitely enough to reinforce the boundary as part of a training plan so bear that in mind
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The very nature of the wireless base station design means the pet area cannot be changed into a square or any angular shape, a circle is what you get so be ready to fit it to your garden area. PetSafe also warns that a variety of factors including terrain, topography, and metal objects may affect operating range so watch out for metal sheds and possibly play items like swings and trampolines limiting the effectiveness. Overall it is a pretty solid system to help train your furry friend but for those with older stubborn dogs like mine, I advise you don’t’ set it and forget it as if your dog wants to get out it will.

System Includes

• Transmitter with power adaptor
• Waterproof receiver with adjustable collar
• Receiver charger
• PetSafe® rechargeable Li-ion battery; non-replaceable
• 50 training flags
• Test light tool
• Short and long contact points for short or long-haired pets
• Contact point wrench
• Product manual
• 1 year warranty

You can grab one here for $314.99 inc free shipping.

YI 1080p Home Camera

This sleek-looking wide-angle HD camera is designed to sit inconspicuously in your home and allow you to monitor it from afar. It also detects movement and can auto-record video clips when it does so. With 1080p HD resolution, f/2.0 aperture and a 112° wide-angle lens, the camera provides pretty good coverage in low-quality high definition. The sensor is very low on pixels and the picture quality reflects that but it is a step up from good old CCTV. With a simple double-tap, you can zoom up to 4x and focus on the details and through an integrated gyroscope, you can have a complete panoramic view by simply panning your smartphone left and right.

With 1080p HD resolution, f/2.0 aperture and a 112° wide-angle lens, the camera provides pretty good coverage in low-quality high definition
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YI Cloud is an optional cloud back up system for your recordings and offers loop-recording with no storage limit, so even if your YI Home Camera is stolen or damaged, your footage will still be secure and accessible on the cloud. If you don’t want to put a MicroSD in your camera you can try YI Cloud on a one-month free trial. Download the YI Home App PC/Mac client and view up to 4 live camera feeds (additional cameras required) on one screen, wherever you are. Keep track of what’s going on in every room of your house or small business, and feel rest assured that you won’t miss a thing. It is important to point out that the YI Home camera is only compatible on a 2.4GHz band network, 5GHz networks are not supported.

YI Cloud is an optional cloud back up system for your recordings and offers loop-recording with no storage limit, so even if your YI Home Camera is stolen or damaged, your footage will still be secure and accessible on the cloud
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The camera also boasts powerful audio detection and claims that its advanced algorithms can detect your baby’s cry within seconds and automatically sends a notification straight to your smartphone
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The camera also boasts powerful audio detection and claims that its “advanced algorithms” can detect your baby’s cry within seconds and automatically sends a notification straight to your smartphone. Not having a baby or being willing to cry like an infant in order to test this feature I will make no comment. However the night vision features are cool, you can see your rooms quite well at night, without any LED or infrared glare. The system also features an optional 24/7 emergency response service so you can get help when you need it. Powered by Noonlight and apparently trusted by 1.5 million users since 2013 and with 130,000+ emergencies handled across the U.S. you can, with one touch, be connected with Noonlight’s Certified Dispatchers who can dispatch police, fire, or EMS to your home when you are away… whether you are at work or on holiday abroad.

All in all the camera and networked app on my Android phone worked really well and I was excited to see if the two-way audio system worked as advertised
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All in all the camera and networked app on my Android phone worked really well and I was excited to see if the two-way audio system worked as advertised. The built-in microphone allows you to have conversations through the YI Home App, wherever you are, its intercom mode lets you activate the microphone and speaker, so you can send commands to your pet, or scare off unwanted guests. Hands-free mode claims to allow for a flexible two-way conversation with your loved ones. Sadly I couldn’t get this to work at all. I tried to share the app QR code with my family and allow them access to talk to me like a video chat but it did not work. However, the activity alerts worked well and I received real-time notifications whenever motion was detected. YI’s safety hallmark Motion Detection/Tracking Algorithm accurately identifies, tracks, and records movement and optionally sends 6-second Activity Alerts to help you keep up with everything.

SPEC
112° wide-angle
3D Noise Reduction, 4X digital zoom, LDC
1/2.7″ 2MP CMOS sensor
1080p/15 fps
8 x 940nm IR LEDs
Non-invasive, perfect for baby monitor
Motion Detection, 7-days activity alert video storage in YI cloud free of charge
Real-time Activity Alerts/Baby Crying
Two-Way Audio, Dual Modes: Intercom/Hands-free
Local: Class 4 and above, 8-32G Memory Card Cloud: Standard, and Premium plan available
Mobile: Android/iOS (Windows Phone not supported) in 1 integrated app, up to 12 devices PC: Windows XP and above, and Mac OS

The Yi Home 1080p Camera is currently discounted and can be picked up here for $21.49 reduced from $34.99

CBDMedic Topical Pain Relief & Facil Cleanser

I’m a huge convert to CBD pain relief and regularly use it for joint and muscle discomfort. CBDMedic offers a full range of CBD based products but here we are testing their ACTIVE SPORT Pain Relief Ointment which provides ‘advanced pain relief for tired and aching muscles and joints’. Not only does this stuff smell amazing but it can be applied before, during, and after walks, runs, or workouts, so sore muscles won’t slow you down. From strains to joint distress and muscle pulls I can say that ACTIVE SPORT formula does offer highly effective relief and get me back in the game!

Not only does this stuff smell amazing but it can be applied before, during, and after walks, runs, or workouts, so sore muscles won’t slow you down
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• Blended with THC-Free Hemp Extract & Other Natural Moisturizers
• 200mg CBD Hemp Extract per 40g Tube
• Dermatologist Tested – Hypoallergenic
• 100% Naturally Derived
• #1 CBD Muscle Rub

The Active Sport Pain Relief Ointment is available here for $39.99 per tube or subscribe and save 15%.

Next up is CBDMEDIC NATURAL FOAMING Facial Natural Cleanser which uses a proprietary formulation designed to provide natural and effective care for sensitive skin. I passed this test off to my wife as I treasure my wrinkly and rugged visage (yeah right!) but her feedback was very positive and she reported it feeling fresh and grease-free compared to other natural skincare products. She said it was cooling, refreshing and a very pleasant sensation that left her skin feeling soft and balanced (whatever that means).

Our NATURAL FOAMING Facial Cleanser is gentle on the skin and will leave your skin feeling healthy and revitalized! Use our NATURAL FOAMING Facial Cleanser on a daily basis to gently wash your skin without drying or clogging pores
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• Blended with THC-Free Hemp Extract & Other Natural Moisturizers
• 50mg CBD Hemp Extract per 50ml Bottle
• 100% Naturally Derived

The Natural Foaming Facial Natural Cleanser is $19.99 per tube here or subscribe and save 15%.

Vissles 3-in-1 Wireless Charger

Compatibility with most wireless chargers can be a frustration but Vissles 3-in-1 Wireless Charger offers more device options than most and all for a reasonable $45.

Tom Atkinson is Reviews & Dep. Editor at Tech Trends. Follow him on Twitter @techtrends_tech

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Jaunt launches three new cutting edge 360 VR experiences to mark the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup and let you sail with the Land Rover BAR team

As a nation built on sailing, the fact the UK has never won this most prestigious race rankles more than a little, so in a bid to finally put that right, newcomers to the race Land Rover partnered with BAR (Ben Ainslie Racing) to ensure the UK’s top talent are on board, giving us the best chance of taking that trophy in 2017.

It's surprising that Britain, a nation built on sailing, has never won the America's Cup
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Design and testing of the BAR team's new racing boat - the R1 - has been kept strictly under wraps
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The design and testing of their sleek new racing boat, the  R1, has been kept top secret until now, with massive investment in bleeding edge tech to give the team every possible advantage. Competition has been tough as usual with some dramatic action in the semi finals this week underscoring the amazing skill level required to race in this elite event, as well as the very real dangers involved. It really is no exaggeration to say that this is “F1 on the water”. Take a look at the highlights video below, thankfully everyone in New Zealand’s Team Emirates boat were OK, and these boats can – similarly to F1 cars – be repaired very quickly, so everyone should be back on the water for the next rounds.

“Certainly the most exciting, exhilarating sailing I’ve ever been involved in” –@AinslieBen on today’s racing. More: https://t.co/uLIGdTWX5f pic.twitter.com/NfvsvHWywY

— America’s Cup (@americascup) June 7, 2017

Jaunt flew off to Bermuda to capture the America's cup in 360 VR
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To promote Land Rover BAR’s challenge for the cup this year and put you on board with the team as they train, creative production and cinematic VR company Jaunt flew out to Bermuda (it’s a tough life sometimes) and did what they do best – push the limits of what is possible in 360 filmmaking. So even those of us not lucky enough to sail to those paradisiac settings can now experience it by downloading the Jaunt VR app (available on Android or iOS) and donning a mobile VR headset (you can also watch it on a normal desktop computer if you don’t have one, but it’s worth getting at least a cardboard to experience the more immersive version I think).

Above and Beyond Experience 3D VR with the exhilaration you’d expect only from Land Rover BAR. This #AboveAndBeyond experience features heart-stopping action scenes on crystal clear Caribbean water. From the adrenaline rush of flying at 40+ knots on board Land Rover BAR’s R1, captain the America’s Cup as if it’s your’s to win! WARNING: These are no ordinary athletes and this action film will leave you BREATHLESS!!

Meet Land Rover BAR From Captain to Grinder meet England’s home grown America’s Cup team. The 12 man crew open up to SKY TV’s Georgie Ainslie. From the camaraderie to the cut-throat competition, you’ll feel like part of the team. So grab your seat next to Sir Ben Ainslie, ‘Catflap’ and the courageous Land Rover BAR crew.

Discovering Bermuda Take a sun-drenched trip around Bermuda in 3D virtual reality with Sir Ben and Georgie Ainslie at the wheel of the all-new Land Rover Discovery. A light-hearted driving film set in the rugged rural beauty of Bermuda. Olympic Gold Medal Winner Sir Ben Ainslie opens up candidly about the excitement and challenges he and his team face in their bid to #BringTheCupHome

If you haven’t heard of Jaunt yet, you will, in fact if you keep up with movie related VR you have probably already seen their work with Warner Bros. Entertainment and Disney to produce VR experiences promoting movies including Fantastic Beasts and Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.

If you haven't heard of Jaunt yet, you will as VR continues to boom
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Launched in Palo Alto in 2013 Jaunt has so far raised over $100 million dollars investment from partners including The Walt Disney Company, Evolution Media Partners, China Media Capital, Highland Capital Partners, Google Ventures and Sky and this exciting company is now established in Europe with offices in London and an engineering and development office in Amsterdam.

I met up with Dominic Collins, General Manager of Jaunt VR International and Canaan Rubin, Director of Content & Production at Jaunt’s International HQ in London to find out about their expansion into Europe, the VR production technology Jaunt has developed, and how they produced the Land Rover BAR films.

“We’re extremely excited to have landed at scale in London,” Collins told Tech Trends. “Virtual reality is playing a huge role in the future of technology and brands everywhere are looking to differentiate themselves by creating the most compelling experiences for their audiences. Expansion into Europe allows us to further our mission to bring immersive cinematic realities to everyone. At the same time, our teams in the Bay Area and Los Angeles will continue to tap into the creative community and build best-in-class technology.”

Brands everywhere are looking to differentiate themselves by creating compelling VR experiences for their audiences
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Not only have they designed and built the best 360 camera currently out there – the Jaunt One –  but they have invested a lot of time and resources into developing a high-tech end-to-end production pipeline for creative VR production. In line with their collaborative ethos, Jaunt makes all this infrastructure available for hire at very low cost to anyone out there who needs to shoot, edit, colour grade, re-touch, finish, export in the right format and distribute their VR films on a budget.

“Making VR content can be hard, but we try to make it easy,” explains Collins “We bring a turnkey solution, that includes the camera, all the cloud-based render solutions, automatic stitching (bypassing the laborious and time-consuming hand-stitching) as well as the distribution technology with the Jaunt app. We are platform agnostic so everything we do goes from Facebook to YouTube all the way through to Daydream, Gear, Oculus, Vive, PlayStation and we have an SDK around that as well so that other people can build for their own custom platforms and consumer experiences too.”

We are constantly inventing new ways of shooting in VR
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Rubin and Collins were both super enthusiastic about the tech and pushing the boundaries of VR production and creative storytelling. They went on to explain how they dealt with some of the challenges faced when producing the Land Rover BAR films and how surprisingly easy it was to get the dedicated, busy sailing team to be involved in the filming.

“If you’re BAR and on that crew you’re there to win the America’s Cup and they are very dedicated to that and anything that gets in the way of that, like shooting a promo video, can seem a bit of a chore but actually when we rocked up with VR they were totally on board,” Collins recalls.

Drones were used to film the experience's most ambitious 360 shots
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“Once they saw that camera they were like, wow, game on,” adds Rubin “It was, ‘How long do you need us for?’ They loved it. The first shot we did with the team was in the gym, we put the camera in the centre of the room and had them all work out around it and that won them.”

“We are constantly inventing new way of shooting in VR,” Rubin says. “One of my favourite shots in Bermuda was when we put the camera on a long metal pole hung underneath a drone and submerged it, hovering the drone above the surface so you are underwater, then we pulled up so you broke through the water and then flew along side the boat. We flew in our drone pilot from the UK, we brought on the absolute best people to do this. It took us two trips to Bermuda to get that shot of the boat flying over us, so we basically built, in the swimming pool of the hotel we were staying at, we built a floating device with wings on it to keep the camera stable, we gyro stabilised it, and went nuts trying to nail that shot. Oh and then we had to recalibrate it as the fresh water in the pool was different to the salt water, so yeah, it was fun!”

“This is an action film, so we want you to feel the speed of the racing,” adds Collins. “With that much action and that much movement you wanted to cut fast, also so people don’t start to feel sick as a dog. We kept the shots short to avoid this and we were using a range of cameras on the boat and body cams so the editing had to be quick to hide differences in picture quality.”

Nominated for best Mobile App at MWC this year, alongside the likes of Pokémon Go, Jaunt is definitely becoming a force to be reckoned with. Even the big boys in VR, Apple, Google and Facebook don’t  encompass the entire ecosystem of hardware, software and content production/distribution, so it’s no wonder that they already count names such as Disney, Warner Bros. and Sky among their investors and customers. Definitely one to watch as the VR space continues to grow.

Jaunt is working with Disney, Warner Bros. and Sky
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Tom Atkinson is a Digital Producer & Photographer at R3Digital and Reviews & Dept. Editor at Tech Trends. Connect on LinkedIn and follow him on Twitter @R3Digital

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