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Jocko April 12, 2022

Zenspace

I recently had my car serviced at the dealer and had a few hours to kill before it was ready. I decided to spend the time at Westfield Mall Valley Fair. I brought my laptop and they usually have a lot of free seating and free wifi to go along with it (not to mention food and snacks).

In my wandering from spot to spot, between tasks, I ran into a strange kiosk with the signage “Zenspace.” It was a workspace you could rent on an hourly basis, had it’s own wifi, frosted glass for privacy, and a table with seating where I could more comfortable work, or discreetly take a nap.

It looked worth a try but my initial attempt to sign up through the QR code and app lead me to believe the space cost $80 per hour. My mistake, because when I circled back after lunch I found that the price I originally saw was for a larger venue, and the cost for the pod was just $8 per hour. That was a lot more reasonable. I have used a desk at Silicon Valley Business Center in the past. That was more expensive, plus it was out in the open where I had to eavesdrop on other people’s conversations and be otherwise distracted from my work.

Reserving the pod was pretty easy, although the app could be more user-friendly and intuitive. I got in with no problem. Connecting to wifi was a bit confusing (again due to the could-be-better app UI), and in fact I contacted tech support. After I got connected though, it was smooth sailing.

When I went to sign up for my second hour, I realized I had been given a $20 credit at some point, so I used it. Unfortunately a minute after I made the reservation, the dealer called to tell me my car was ready.

I hope Zenspace is successful and sticks around. The convenience of a small, inexpensive workspace on the go was just what I needed, and am sure something I will need again.

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The Best Drone Manufacturers in the World

Jocko July 20, 2017

The Best Drone Manufacturers in the World

Drones are becoming really popular nowadays, and are changing the way people take pictures and make videos. They are also the best option to record landscapes and wide areas.

There are plenty of companies out there and are even more and more the ones that want to get in the business. However, not all companies can offer you the same and there are ones that stand out from the others.

Keep in mind that drones are on average expensive and, that depending on your needs; your investment might be lower or bigger. In this article, are going to be mentioned which are the best drone companies available, as well as their best products.

Dajiang (DJI)

This Chinese drone company with presence in the United States, Germany, Tokyo, and many other places, is the top leading civilian drone manufacturer in the world. It has around 70% of the drone market.

Their most popular drone types are the “Phantom” series ranging from 500$ to 3.700$. The great features of these drones such as 4k resolution, GPS first person view, and mobility, makes them the preferred among customers.

In 2016, they released a pocket-size drone and the “Spark” which is a mini drone with all the characteristic features of DJI products. Video stabilization, great resolution, great control options, and more are the top features that DJI can provide.

GoPro

GoPro is the top leading company in manufacturing pocket-size cameras with the popular and well-known GoPro camera. Their high definition cameras (5 different versions to the date) have reached a great popularity among customers.

GoPro has recently created a drone called “Karma Drone”, which have had a great acceptance and popularity ever since. With a price of 800$ (without a GoPro) the karma drone has gotten a good position in the drone market.

This is the preferred brand among professional athletes and extreme sports lovers.

AeroVironment

AeroVironment is the top leading company in the military drone industry. The brand specializes in the manufacture of surveillance and tactical drones.

Their “Raven” drone (UAS: RQ-11B Raven) is the most used small-scale drone in the world. This is the best option for customers looking for a military-friendly experience.

The company also announced the creation of a new innovational drone that will meet both military and civilian needs called the Quantix with a new UAV system.

Boeing 

This is also a drone company that targets primarily to the military market and medium-sized drones. The company is growing every year more and more, making it one of the best companies for investors to put their money in.

Their greatest drone model is the Boeing ScanEagle, used by the US military since 2004 and with a cost of approximately $800,000. It is launched with a catapult system.

Ambarella

Ambarella is a core-company for many of the drones companies in the world. It provides many video-processing chips for many drone markers.

In fact, DJI and GoPro are among the companies that demand Ambarella´s products. However, the company is planning for 2018 reach new technologies and is talking about 8k resolution in their innovations.

Ambarella is a promising company that is making the customers and drone´s fans anxious for their products.

3D Robotics 

3D Robotics is another innovational drone company that claims to be the “smartest and most technologically advanced” due to their autonomous drones. Their system is known by “smart drone” which works through GPS.

One of the most interesting things about their technology is that their drones follow you and don’t require your manage to move. This is  a great option for people looking for their drones to move alone when they are walking or doing what they love.

Their drones prices are pretty affordable ranging between 250$ to 600$.

Filed Under: Gadgets Tagged With: Drones

AT&T Customer Service Sucks. They Know it. Don’t Care.

Jocko August 26, 2016

AT&T Customer Service Sucks. They Know it. Don’t Care.

I’m currently in the midst a debacle caused 100% by the clusterfuck that is AT&T customer service. They really aren’t doing customer service. They are there to upsell you on their overpriced crap services. If you are an AT&T customer, call this number with a problem: 1.800.331.0500. I dare you. If you do, prepare to be lied to. They will pretend to help you with a smile, but you will quickly learn after you hang up, that they haven’t helped you. The ticket they said they were working on while you were on hold for 1/2 and hour never happened. They were BSing with their friends. The same thing will happen to you the next time you call, and the next.

Here’s a rundown of my current issue. Hours of my time and still not resolved. They don’t know how. They only know how to try to sell you Direct TV, and change you to paperless billing without asking.

If you think complaining and asking for a supervisor will help, read this: AT&T Employee Says Company Turns “Blind Eye” To Lying Customer Service Reps

More insider information on AT&T’s unethical practices: AT&T Insider Claims Company Turns Blind Eye to Errors, Fraud

So if you don’t have time to read the two links above, basically it says AT&T doesn’t care about the customer, only their sales numbers, and upselling the customer. That goes all the way up to top management.

More futile complaints on the AT&T customer forums:

  • Customer Relations – AT&T – Horrible Communication Skills
  • AT&T is horrible
  • HORRIBLE customer service!
  • Has anyone else been scammed and lied to by att customer service reps
  • ATT is Scamming
  • scammer phone call from AT&T technical support
  • Worst customer service possible
  • Customer Service of Yes Men!?
  • Terrible customer service
  • Why does your service suck so bad?

 

 

Filed Under: business Tagged With: AT&T

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