Taylor Swift love her or hate her is a powerful woman and recently wrote a blog post citing she will not be putting her new album on Apples music service in a blog post HERE she said the following and it seems to have worked a treat and Apple have now said they will pay up which is proper order.
“Three months is a long time to go unpaid, and it is unfair to ask anyone to work for nothing. I say this with love, reverence, and admiration for everything else Apple has done. I hope that soon I can join them in the progression towards a streaming model that seems fair to those who create this music. I think this could be the platform that gets it right.
But I say to Apple with all due respect, it’s not too late to change this policy and change the minds of those in the music industry who will be deeply and gravely affected by this. We don’t ask you for free iPhones. Please don’t ask us to provide you with our music for no compensation”
In response to this Apple have finally folded and this is what Eddie Cue tweeted out this morning…
#AppleMusic will pay artist for streaming, even during customer’s free trial period
Apple has silently pulled the ipad mini from the store here in Ireland as well as everywhere else by the looks of things and this of course does make some sense due to its age and as per norm with most tech items they do have a shelf live in retail,but you can be sure to find them with resellers on the net or in retail here as most electrical stores do sell them,there may be some inventory left and it could be either pulled or sold off cheap but i would be weary with the warranty..
The tablet has been on the market since 2012 so its had a good run to be fair and it was time to move along and discontinue the model,Apple do the same with their iPhones so its nothing to worry about its just the life cycle of the product.
SipSup, the uniquely designed social glassware, launched a Kickstarter campaign today. The 42- day Kickstarter campaign has a funding goal of $30,000 that will be used to begin mass production and app development.
Using a specialized NFC chip (for Android phones) and Visual ID (for iOS phones) to enable communication between a smartphone and the SipSup glass, users can drop and view photos and videos that commemorate idyllic life moments. Our ever-present smartphones have changed photography. They are always with us and we can now capture every single moment of our lives. What smartphones also changed is how we look at our photos.
“It’s funny how I carry all these photos in my pocket and I almost never look at them” Miha, SipSup co-founder.
“Dropping” captured moments easily into a SipSup drinking glass inspired the team to create a base that resembles a ripple effect, like a drop falling into water. After many prototypes and testing, the glassware was created with a tall, curved shape, designed to fit naturally in the drinker’s hand. SipSup can be used for coffee, smoothies, a cold mojito, or the iciest craft beer. SipSup glasses are uniquely designed in collaboration- tion with local Slovenian glassworks, Steklarna Hrastnik.
All glassware from the company has a Vitrux certificate, which guarantees that products from can be washed up to 3,000 times in a dishwasher without retaining a single scratch. The glass is free of heavy metals and yet achieves brilliance of the crystal. Backers for the Kickstarter campaign could receive a multitude of exclusive gifts, including original, custom prototypes that had the SipSup chip in the bottom of the glass instead of the side.
The final version of the glass contains the SipSup chip on the side, displaying the SipSup logo, which increases visibility and ease of use when uploading photos and videos. For more information on SipSup, or the Kickstarter campaign, visit SipSup.me
The SipSup app is free and will be available for Android and iOS devices, however, you can access the app only with a SipSup drinking glass.
Using a specialized NFC chip (for Android), or visual ID (for iOS) within the SipSup logo on the drinking glass, users can drop photos to be recalled in the future via SipSup app. Using the SipSup app, you can choose favorite photos and videos that you’d like to keep personal(private folder), or share (public folder) it with anyone who taps your SipSup glass.
Post-it feature is created for so your friends, family or other visiting guests can interact with you. They can leave you private messages on the photo only you will be able to see.
Connecting tradition with modernity. SipSup glasses are crafted in collaboration with local Slovenian glassworks, Steklarna Hrastnik. SipSup glasses have Vitrux certificate, which on the basis of research of independent laboratories guaranties that products can be washed up to 3,000 times in a dishwasher and remain without a single scratch. The glass is free of heavy metals and yet achieves brilliance of the crystal.
So now having some drinks with friends and family can be fun and you can share.Head over to kickstarter now right away and support SipSup
If you are a biker of any sort or still use the scooter which many do here there is news that might be good for you and could soon hit closer to home.Its called the smartscooter and its set to launch in Japan shortly and its made by a company called Gogoro.
The hi-tech Smartscooter runs on two easily removable batteries that give it a range of about 60 miles (97km).It can be integrated with a smartphone and features customisable sounds as well as a digital display.
Gogoro chairman and co-founder, Horace Luke, said his company wanted to “demonstrate to the world the leadership behind smart energy and smart transportation”.
Gogoro was founded by two former executives from mobile phone company HTC with $150m of backing from Taiwanese investors.
This Thursday will surely end on a high for all the Nokia fans out there.,It was bound to happen sooner or later and with all the goings on of late and the recent announcements this gives us some good news.
Nokia CEO Rajeev Suri is planning to re-enter the mobile phone business
“We are to look for suitable partners,” Suri said in an interview with the manager magazine and announced it on to license the brand from 2016 to mobile phone manufacturers. Still, it’s the former largest manufacturer in the world does not allow mobile phones for sale: The Finnish company had in 2013 his phone business to Microsoft sold and signed a contract agreeing to stay away until the second half of 2016, the industry.
After the expiry of the clause would be Nokia but to challenge his former partner in the business: “. Microsoft makes mobile Phones, we would only design and make the brand name on the license is available, but of course we would attack in a position, otherwise we could equally have to be,” Suri said in the conversation.
Nokia has been granted a trademark license for the production of tablets of the Taiwanese iPhone manufacturer Foxconn.
No preferential treatment of the German carmaker at HERE Sales
The Nokia CEO is about to re-establish the Group. Suri has announced the network equipment with competitors Alcatel-Lucent to merge and the digital maps business wanting to sell HERE.
In order HERE a bidding race has emerged, in which also the German automaker BMW , Audi and Daimler participate together. The German premium carmakers granted Suri a refusal to be preferred as major customers in the deal: “Anyone who can make the deal better in the long term, a good buyer is,” Suri said in the interview.
Update – Today the app is now also available on Android so head to the store and get it HERE
SIMPLYGOLF – GOLF LESSON BOOKING APP for Android
▶ Get better at golf – Book a golf lesson, with a top golf pro, in 60 seconds or less. It’s that simple.
▶ Take the hassle out of booking golf lessons.
Affordable – Starting at €25 for a 30 minute lesson
● 60 second booking process – A few taps and you’re done
● Cashless and convenient – Secure online payment using your debit or credit card
● 100% satisfaction guarantee – a great experience or your money back, no questions asked
● Top golf pros and coaches – all fully assessed and rated by our community
● Track your progress – detailed lesson notes on your golf improvement accessible 24 hours on your smartphone
● Equipment provided – Can provide all equipment needed (If a beginner or away from home)
● Invite Your Friends – You both get account credit for lessons
Pat Kenny on NewsTalk had Shane Lowry in studio this morning discussing all things golf and it was an interesting conversation about all things golf and the New application Simply Golf. Shane Lowry is brand ambassador for the app which helps people improve their golfing skills and book lessons.
There is a 1000 free golf lessons to give away to celebrate the launch of the new app on iOS.The app will launch on Android in the coming weeks said Shane on Newstalk this morning.The App will also launch in the USA in the coming weeks.
Simply Golf is a smart phone app that seamlessly connects golfers looking for golf lessons with top quality golf pros. From beginner lessons to full playing lessons, Simply Golf instantly matches thousands of customers every week with trusted golf pros in cities around Ireland. With a simple 60-second booking process, secure payment and a 100% satisfaction guarantee, Simply Golf is the smarter way to book a golf lesson.
To ensure customers have only the very best experience, each one of our golf pros has been extensively screened and rated by the Simply Golf community.
Simple, affordable and convenient golf lesson booking through your smartphone.
Outdrive your mates
Shoot lower scores
Keep track of your progress
Or you might just be getting started in golf, if so you will have a clear path to golf improvement using Simply Golf. Golfers want their lesson to impact on their performance on the course. With our unique locker room notes, you will always have your key lessons tips within easy reach.
How much does it cost?
Golf lesson prices start at €25 for a 30 minute lesson. This is securely paid online using your debit or credit card. Nice and convenient, no cash required. You receive an email receipt after the lesson is complete.
What should I expect?
All golf from start to finish. You should expect a top quality golf lesson by an assessed and fully qualified golf professional. They will work on the basics or the particular area of your game that you want to focus on. We will look after everything else including payment, reminder notifications, ratings and reviews. Don’t forget the locker room lesson notes, accessible 24/7 on your phone to reinforce your learning.
Can I cancel a lesson?
Of course, you can cancel or reschedule a lesson. We recommend you try and do it more than 12 hours before the lesson commences. We also have a 100% satisfaction guarantee. If you are not happy with your lesson experience you will get a refund, no questions asked.
You can download simply golf here on iOS, the Android version will be available in the coming weeks.
KBC have announced the launch of an all new app for mobile banking,so users of the old app need to check for the new update to the app right now,the app is available on Android and iOS..links for both apps are below..
What is new…
Simple PIN access (or fingerprint log in if you use an iPhone 5s upward with iOS 8)
Speed – Simply log in in seconds
Search and filter your transactions
View your BIC, IBAN, pending transactions & account balances
Transfer money, add standing orders & once-off payments
View e-Statements (which you can send to yourself if your device is iOS 7 or newer)
Other options on the app..
Transactional Services
• Transfer funds between your own accounts
• Set up payees and transfer funds to third party accounts
• Make once off payments without setting up a Payee in advance
• Transfer funds to existing beneficiaries already set up on KBC Online Banking
• Manage sweepers
• Add and view standing order details
Other Services
• Switch the use of the app to a new device
• Manage your digital keys
• Mobile users can also use their mobile phone as a security device when using KBC Online Banking
Apple has signalled that the highly priced watch will be now available to pick up in store,for Irish buyers that’s not the case but for the UK its a green light.Irish buyers still have to use the usual channels to get their hands on the gadget.With some luck that MIGHT change as apple seems to have sorted out their inventory of stock but I doubt it will,so its up to the north or use parcel motel,or if your are going to be in the UK over the coming weeks you can do so there,or again have a family member or friend ship one on your behalf.
About.me has officially revealed the contacts sharing app Info for WindowsPhone and Windows today.
Intro by about.me is available to download for free from the Windows and Windows Phone Stores today. This app offers a modern, easy way to stay in touch with new contacts by sending your about.me page as a digital business card.
With Intro by about.me, your about.me page becomes a digital business card you can send to an email address, phone number or another about.me page. You are always are in control of which personal details you share, you can share any combination of your page, phone number and email. You can also keep track of the people you’ve shared your card with and cards you’ve received, Intro by About.me is a simple, efficient, modern way to network.
Download the app free for Windows and WindowsPhone today and start sharing your information.
