News of audiovisual technology reaches Latin America

The trade show  Multimedia Info offers, among other things, a series of tools for integration into lighting systems, digital signage and automation.

 Paul - The innovations of audiovisual technology and automation systems, revolutionized by the dynamism of the so-called "internet of things" (IoT) , reach the Latin American market to be presented at Multimedia Info (TMI), a specialized trade show Began today.

 The chain formed by manufacturers, distributors, researchers and operators is integrated until Thursday in one of the pavilions of the  Expo convention center, in which buyers and visitors will know firsthand the trends demanded by the market and the offer of solutions For your needs.

 The audiovisual industry, as a pillar of the evolution of other sectors, offers the fourth edition of the fair, as well as new video and audio - with screens, projectors, microphones, players - a series of tools to integrate into lighting systems , Digital signage and automation.

 In its fourth edition, the event runs parallel to the First Congress of Design and Digital Signage, a sector that facilitates the day to day of people, optimizes the mobilization and, consequently, contributes to a reduction of costs and increase of production .

 "This year, we want to bring an in-depth discussion about how audio-visual technologies, including digital signage, 

How to know if you suffer an addiction to social networks

Social networks are part of our lives . For some they have become a lifestyle, and even a job. But how do you know when the passion for social networking has turned into an addiction? Experts call it " addictive Internet behavior ." Here are the keys to knowing how to recognize it and how to deal with it .

Am I hooked to social networks?

Although they are very fun, and even help drive major changes in personal and professional life, social networks also have some dangers. Almost 40% of young people use social networks for at least two hours on a normal school day , according to the study 'Research on addictive Internet behavior in European teenagers'. This behavior is called by the experts as " addictive Internet behavior". How do you know if you suffer? These are, according to experts, the keys to recognizing an addiction to social networks .

1. The first and the last .

The first thing you do when you wake up a user hooked to your social networks is the same thing you do before bed: check the news on Facebook, Instagram,  etc.

2. The need to measure everything .

Frequently reviewing network profiles and hoping to get positive feedback from published posts forces you to be aware of the number of likes , comments or retuits or other factors to determine the success or failure of a publication.

3. impersonal conversations .

Face-to-face conversations are replaced with Internet chats. The user prefers digital life to real life, since the feeling of loneliness never exists and it is much easier to interact with other users.

4. Anxiety and irritation .

This is most likely to be the clearest and most troubling sign of addictions to these platforms of social interaction. The reason? Be in a place where there is no coverage or the battery runs out and there is no possibility of recharging it at the moment.

5. Post several times a day .

When the user feels the need to publish and photograph everything that happens to him, from his daily meals to his pose before sleeping; That is, to be present in their different networks with daily and banal content.

 How to combat an addiction to social networks?

1.       Recognize addiction

2.       2. Skip the notifications

3.       Disconnect from social networks for a while

4.       4. Establish moments of daily connection

5.       5. Block social networks or delete applications

5 technologies to speak languages without studying

Who does not want to know many languages? Being able to converse in any language would bring several advantages in the professional and cultural field as well as in the personal field. However, resources are limited and learning a language entails a great deal of time, money and effort . Given these difficulties, what can be done? The technology offers diverse solutions to be able to communicate in other languages : from gadgets translators to applications that improve the understanding and the fluency .Can you imagine being able to converse with speakers from any country without having to learn the language? Incredibly, this is already a real possibility: you can speak languages ​​with the help of technology. And there are devices that can translate conversations instantly , such as Pilot , an intelligent headset, and Travis , a device that breaks the language barriers.

 1. Pilot: the translator headset

This curious device was created by Waverly Labs and developed thanks to a crowd funding campaign. The Pilot kit consists of wireless headsets equipped with a microphone and a speaker that connect to a smart phone via Bluetooth. - See more at:

2. Travis: the language-speaking device

It fits in the palm of one hand and is capable of translating 80 languages. This is Travis, a very interesting automatic translator developed by a Dutch start-up . The procedure is simple: just pronounce the phrase you want to translate and this device will pronounce it in the language indicated. It has an online and offline voice recognition and, in addition, can be used for 12 hours in a row thanks to the autonomy of your battery .

3. Smartphone: the pen that translates 

But the digital world not only offers translating gadgets , but many more options with which it is easier to learn other languages. One of them is Smart phone, which looks like a pen, but it's much more than that.

4. Bubble: speak languages ​​with mobile

 This is the case of Bubble, an app with learning programs designed by linguists and experts . The most interesting thing is that their lessons do not last more than 15 minutes, which facilitates the reconciliation of work and personal life with the study of languages. 

5. Electronic books to speak languages

E-books are increasingly widespread in society, which is slowly changing their reading habits. In addition, in this type of devices not only can enjoy a good novel, but also they are very useful in the learning of languages. And it does not only have to do with the titles and contents compatible with this format that can be downloaded, but to the applications of the apparatuses themselves . And is that many e-books have, for example, built-in translators.