Month: July 2015

Help stop illegal dumping and pollution with #SeeItSayIt app. #Ireland #Dumping #EPA

Illegal dumping has always been a problem but over the years with systems such as CCTV you would think it has eased off,apparently not,people move along and find somewhere else to illegally dump rubbish and more,an attributing factor to this is of course charges and they are reportedly going up next year again with stopping the flat charge and moving to a “charge by weight” system.

 

 

Featured on Countrywide on over the weekend there was talk of a new app,one I have not heard of and its got to do with PureProject1 so its worth letting more people know about the app. I hate the sight of rubbish on the side of roads myself or anywhere for that matter.

 

This App makes it really easy to report environmental pollution (Republic of Ireland only) with the GPS location and a photo submitted at the touch of a button.It is a simple app to use with easy steps to follow..All you need to do is take a photo add some details and thats it,then press send.

The app will send the GPS coordinates and will make it easy for those investigating to locate the problem. This will allow your local County or City Council to follow up on the complaint.

Additional information

You can also use the App to make a phone call to the National Environmental Complaints Line 1850 365 121. The phone line is open 24hrs a day, 7 days a week and all calls will be answered by dedicated staff. The details of the complaint, such as location, nature of the complaint, will be recorded and passed to the relevant local authority, and followed up by them, the Gardaí or the EPA as appropriate.

Check out pureproject.ie or the EPA for more.

Apple dish up two ads to remind us the iPhone is the iPhone #Apple #iPhone

Apple are not short of cash and can do pretty much what they like so hats off in that respect,BUT they have posted to new ads for us to watch and gently remind us what the iPhone is and how one aspect of the device complements the other and how they make everything…Having owned the 6+ myself and quickly got bored until Apple make the devices less locked down for my taste they can keep them…Sorry Apple I do like the phones but not the OS..

Apple are said to introduce more devices later in the year which will be no doubt the best handsets in the world when announced….In the second video they say 99% of people love their iPhone,would love to know what that 1% has to say..

 

 

IBM stuns with 7 nanometer Functioning Chip by @Tiwaash #tech

IBM has been working constantly over the years to provide the world a new and unique computing experience. The consistent research and development by the good folks at IBM have come up with something very surprising a 7 nanometer functioning chip.

IBM along with Global Foundries, Samsung and the SUNY Polytechnic Institute’s Colleges of Nanoscale Science and Engineering in Albany, New York, represents a $3 billion investment in chip technology research and this first 7-nanometer node test chips with functional transistors is a result of the hardwork through the years.

The scale down in size was achieved by using Silicon Germanium (SiGe) channel transistors and Extreme Ultraviolet (EUV) lithography integration. According to IBM, the breakthrough could deliver up to 50% better power and performance for future systems supporting Big Data and mobile products.

This ground breaking innovation is a sign of revolution in the way computing is done today. The 7 nanometer chip has opened up a total new avenue for development of more powerful and energy efficient chips. We are hopeful that IBM will continue to surprise us in the coming years.

Stay tuned for more tech buzz.

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HERE kicks off Public Beta program to test “Contextual Menu” feature on #Android by @Tiwaash #Beta #Navigation

Want to join hands with HERE in improving the already good navigation app the best?? Well then here is your chance. Starting today HERE is kicking off their public Beta program open to check the latest features and give them feedback for Android users.

HERE wants feedback from users on ‘contextual menu’ feature; a single, long-press anywhere on the map brings up a shortcut menu to quickly see location information, share a location, get directions or start drive navigation. That is super cool. What are you waiting for? If you own an Android device running Android 4.1 and above and has at least 1 GB of RAM, follow the insurrections below and you are good to go.

Steps to Sign up

1) Join the HERE Beta Program Google group.

2) Visit this link on your mobile device and click on Become a Tester. Please note, you must join the HERE Beta Program group first (from step 1) before you can become a tester.

3) Open the Play Store app on your mobile device and install or update the HERE app with the beta version by choosing Update or Install.

4) Use the app as you normally would and tell us what you think or report problems using the Feedback option in the HERE menu of the app or email us directly at beta@here.com.

Note: For more info on this Beta tester program visit here.

Let us know your feedback in the comments below or tweet us using #techbuzzireland.

Stay tuned for more tech buzz.

LG adds a new mid-tier phone to its G4 range its the LG G4 Beat. #LG #G4Beat #Tech

LG have announced a new device to add to the G4 family and goes by the name of the LG G4 Beat. Basically it is an affordable LG G4 which has yet to been seen here in Ireland in Retail buy can be bought from online sellers of if you fancy a trip to PC WORLD you can pick one up there but it will cost you a packet.One good thing I guess you can go in a see the device before you buy it which is always a good idea..

The LG G4 has not come without its problems though with reports of bad battery and flaking leather covers but these are more sporadic cases than widespread so keep this in mind,although leather is a nice feature it can be at time awkward to maintain it..

The LG G4 Beat comes with a 5.2-inch Full HD IPS Display, which is clearer, sharper and more responsive than anything offered by LG before in this category. A powerful Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 615 processor running eight cores at 1.5GHz with integrated 4G LTE delivers an optimal balance of power, performance and battery life.

Highlights and Features of the LG G4 Beat are:

  • High Performance Multimedia made possible by a powerful Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 615 Processor with Octa-Core performance and speed, which can handle Full HD 1080p playback at 60fps and capture at 30fps.
  • Color Spectrum Sensor to measure the exact RGB and infrared values of ambient light and objects, resulting in colors that are truer to nature.
  • Manual Mode to give users fine control over every detail of a shot, including shutter speed, ISO, exposure and white balance.
  • Gesture Interval Shot improves on the original Gesture Shot by increasing the chance of getting that perfect shot even under challenging.

Specs include and take note regional variants are listed so be careful when buying to check…

  • Chipset: Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 615 Processor
  • Display: 5.2-inch Full HD IPS LCD (1920 x 1080, 423ppi)
  • Memory: 8GB eMMC ROM / 1.5GB RAM
  • Camera: Rear 8MP LDAF (13MP in Latin America) / Front 5MP
  • Battery: 2,300mAh (removable)
  • Operating System: Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
  • Size: 142.7 x 72.6 x 9.85mm
  • Weight: 139g
  • Network: 4G LTE / HSPA+ 42.2Mbps (3G)
  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 b, g, n / Bluetooth 4.1 / NFC / A-GPS / Glonass / USB 2.0
  • Colors: Metallic Silver / Ceramic White / Shiny Gold
  • Other: In-Cell Touch / Color Spectrum Sensor / Gesture Interval Shot / Full HD 1080p Video

The LG G4 Beat will make its debut this month in key markets in Europe and Latin America, including France, Germany and Brazil before rolling out globally in markets such as Canada, India, Russia, Singapore, South Africa and Turkey.Pricing will be more accurate on launch in each region its set to cost around €400.

See more at LGPRESS

 

You can now download the iOS 9 beta. #Apple #Beta #iOS9

Good news for Apple fans even though its a beta,a word we mostly see from Microsoft but now you can now Download the beta today. But before you do back up everything as per norm or use it on a secondary device if you have one. Apple will release periodical updates in the interim and this give users a chance to test it out and give feedback. If you sign up now for the beta you can still get the full update later in the year..If you are downloading EL CAPITAN on mac its best to store on another partition….

iOS 9 will host an array of new features such as Proactive search, Transit in Apple Maps, and a new Notes application..

You can sign up HERE if you are interested.

EE launches a real cheap 4G handset in the UK its called the #Rook #Mobile #EE

Own branded handsets where popular years ago and then died off but this seems to be changing,at home we have Vodafone for example with their modified ZTE Blade which is called the Smart prime 6, its not their first own handset if you want to call it that..

Now EE have joined  in on the race with a cheap 4G handset touted the Rook. Where they got this from I would like to know but there is some other strange names out there…they have had other cheap own branded devices in the past.Costing just £39 for existing EE customers and £49 for new EE customers.

Some specs

  • Android 5.1 Lollipop ,4-Inch display with FWVGA resolution,MediaTek Quad-core processor @ 1GHz, 64-bit,1GB RAM,8GB Internal storage,MicroSD card support (up to 32GB),5MP Rear camera,.0.3 VGA Front camera,1,500mAh Battery,5 Hours talk time,Candy Bar design.

Sharon Meadows, Director of Devices at EE, said: “At EE, we believe everyone should have access to 4G and the experiences it offers on the go. The Rook provides a great 4G smartphone at a compelling price – allowing even more people to enjoy the benefits of our superfast mobile network from high speed web browsing and downloads to gaming and streaming.“

The Rook builds on a range of own branded devices from EE designed to give consumers access to the UK’s fastest network, offering features and specifications traditionally associated with a higher price point.

As well as being on pay as you go, the Rook is available to EE corporate customers – providing a powerful and easily affordable smartphone for customers in medium and large enterprises.

Customers who purchase a Rook handset can also benefit from up to a 20% discount on select EE accessories. Further details on these, as well as more information on the Rook from EE is available at: www.ee.co.uk

 

 

@Z_Charge Now on sale, Our readers get a 25% discount. #Charging #ZCharge #Tech

You may or may not remember this great new idea that came to life last year but lets refresh your memory. Z-Charge was a kick starter project born in Ireland and was successful and now the product is available today to buy.Z-Charge is a neat idea which solves charging solutions at home in your bed which works both sides and can cater for one or more devices and it also keeps cables away and you can store your device too which is really a good idea,something I could do with myself…

Z-Charge comes in several colours too such as White,Black,Chocolate Brown and Dove Grey and costs just €79.99. Z-Charge just takes two minutes to install and its a simple set up process,It’s a lightweight and adjustable unit for all your USB devices, including phones, tablets and eReaders of any shape or size. Z-Charge is simply plugged into a single socket in the wall and powered on and off via a standalone switch.

What do I get in the box ?

Your Z-Charge unit arrives ready to use. The unique hub and connecting female USB cables are packaged in the box. Follow these instructions to assemble your Z-Charge.

 

 

 In the package you will get the following – One Z-Charge unit.
One USB hub with ability to charge six devices. 12V 2A Power Supply with on/off switch.
Z-Charge rests across the base of a bed. The length of the device is adjustable and held in position by the weight of the mattress, with overlapping storage pouches on either side for up to six devices. The multiple charging cables are neatly tucked away, yet readily accessible when required. Devices can be grabbed quickly or stored away easily, through opening access along the top and side of pouch. They are safely secured with a Velcro closure.
If you would like to purchase the Z-Charge head over HERE and out readers get a 25% discount with this code {zcharge25.}

 

Missing Game of Thrones ?? Dont worry there is an sms app for that. #GameOfThrones #Apps

Game of Thrones recently finished up but personally I never watched much of it,but for those that are missing the series there is now an app where you can text-bomb your friends with quotes from the series,Welcome to the, Game of Quotes the new keyboard app and it is on iOS only for now….

The  keyboard app for iOS comes preloaded with hundreds of quotes from the good folk of Westeros right back as far as the first episode. Once activated, you can send the quotes direct from within your messages to your friends.So this will have to tide you over until the next instalment

 

 

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