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Face-to-face marketers are known for getting the job done, whether that means staying late at the office, proofing graphics while on a layover, or rolling up their sleeves to help with booth setup. So when you need to create a makeshift office on the show floor or wherever your duties take you, consider the Props 22-inch carry-on hardcase that instantly turns into a study work surface via a patent-pending expandable leg system. Features include a lightweight but durable polycarbonate shell, dual-spinner wheels, a TSA-approved integrated combination lock, top-of-the-line YKK zippers, and a three-stage telescoping handle. An empty bag comes in at just under 9 pounds, and the legs can support a total weight of 50 pounds. Contact: Props Luggage, Hinsdale, IL, 630-632-0385, www.propsluggage.com Screen Saver
During the pandemic, most virtual platforms (and corporate marketers) were focused on stand-alone "marquee" events with big budgets and short time spans. But now that the demand for online and hybrid events – particularly those devoted to education and brand or product promotion – is here to stay, there's a need for lower-cost, longer-running solutions. That's why Cloud Conventions launched Venue, a platform designed specifically for small- and medium-sized business to be able to operate year-round with minimal outside support. Offering simple-to-use and customizable templates, live and on-demand video content management, numerous registration and engagement features, and detailed analytics, Venue is well suited for ongoing lead nurturing, brand building, and user training. Contact: Cloud Conventions, a Convey Services LLC company, Roswell, GA, 888-975-1382, www.cloudconventions.com Now We're Talking
The fantastical Universal Translator from "Star Trek" is one giant leap closer to reality thanks to the WT2 Edge earbuds from Timekettle, which can simultaneously translate 40 languages (13 when not connected to Wi-Fi or cellular networks) with superb accuracy. The hardware and app work in four settings: Simul Mode for real-time conversations, Touch Mode for on-demand translation of your spoken words when listening to a discussion, Speaker Mode for short exchanges, and Listen Mode. What's more, the Timekettle app can also be used in online meetings to translate text chats from up to 200 participants. The earbuds can perform three hours of continuous translation before needing to be recharged and come with a charging case that provides up to 12 hours of battery life. Contact: Timekettle, Shenzhen, China, 833-491-1328, www.timekettle.co