Month: August 2015

Send and receive messages without Data or Signal with Fire Chat By @VicenteA_George #Chat #Apps

Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you really wanted to send a message but couldn’t get a strong signal or a good data connection?

All of us have been there, at least once, and this is where FireChat finds it’s place.

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FireChat is an Android and IOS app the allows you to send and receive messages without data connections or celular signal.

How does it work?

FireChat creates a mesh network using P2P Bluetooth and WiFi, transmits messages and images without connection between devices that are located about 70 meters away from each other.

It turns your phone into a repeater antena, Leaving the WIFI and BT on the app uses that signal to “Hop” between devices until it reaches the recipient.

The FireChat way

Therefore, the more people that use the app the better and faster network becomes, users form a network that increases in size with the number of devices. Allows messages jump from one device to the next. You can cover a practically the entire city with just 5% of the population using the app.

(perfect for the Z apocalypse don’t you think? hahaha)

There are two sides on this messaging app, Public Messages and Private Messages.

The public messages are visible to all, the private ones are encrypted and only the sender and the receiver can read them.

Now, imagine your kid went for a summer camp, normally they go to places where there’s almost ZERO connections, and as a parent that’s something that concerns you about. Well, with this app, if all the kids on the camp installs the app, they can create “their own network” and they can track each others if anything happens.

Worth the try huh?

Unfortunately nothing is perfect, and FireChat is not the exception, You don’t need to use your personal details to log into the app, you can use it anonymously. But, you’re going to need Internet on the first Log.
Although, once done,it works really well!

If you want to give the app a try you can go here: Android, IOS.

The app is free in both stores so you don’t have a excuse not to try it out.

Let us know what do you think of it, have you tried the app before? Leave your thoughts on the comments sections below.

Gardaí issue warning about a telephone scam #Vishing #Scam #Phone

Another day another scam,its a daily thing these days and something to keep in mind,there is still people that are vulnerable to these scams and that’s why they keep cropping up,be it an email,phone call or sms,they are here and by no means going away soon..Recently there has been an increase in scams hitting WhatsApp and Viber so common sense prevails,if it looks to good to be true it aint and just ignore any strange messages.

The Independent reports

The ‘vishing’ scam sees people receive calls from someone posing to be a ‘security manager’ for a well-known retailer.

The caller contacts unsuspecting people to tell them their credit or debit card has been fraudulently used at the store.

The ‘security manager’ then asks for the people to give their personal financial details. If people refuse to pass over their details, the ‘manager’ tells them to contact their bank or the gardaí to give them the information.

They then hang up and in some cases will call the gardaí or bank on the same landline.

However, the fraudsters on the other end of the line will stay on the phone, and an accomplice will pretend to be the gardaí, convincing people to hand over their details.

Gardaí have reported that a number of people have given over their financial details this way, and in some cases have allowed money to be taken out of their bank accounts.

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Do you miss the Milkman? Bring him back – MyMilkman.ie app on #Android & #iOS #Milk #Dairy

Back in my school days I always remember the Milk-man dropping off the milk to my house and indeed my school and things have pretty much changed since then as technology grew fast the House calls from the local milkman also started to taper off,In my time at school I remember we had those bottles we used to puncture with our pencil or thumbs,it was nice to talk to the delivery guy at school and at home but this has almost vanished here where I live but perhaps its a stronger presence in countryside,but now there is a comeback for the traditional way which seems to be a great idea..the fact is its not only milk its also there for dairy produce too..

There is an app now available called My Milkman and it is available on Android and iOS and its in connection with mymilkman.ie

About my Milkman..  A DEDICATED TEAM OF MILKMEN DELIVERING FRESH DAIRY TO YOUR DOORSTEP. SOME OF US HAVING NEARLY FORTY YEARS EXPERIENCE DELIVERING TO YOUR NEIGHBOURS.

 

But now they have come together to deliver an even better service. A 21st century one! They on line because you are, keeping the beating heart of a local delivery service alive and they are injecting even more life into it with the help of some simple-to-use but pretty smart technology.And they have partnered by quality brands you know and trust – Avonmore, Premier, CMP, Golden Vale, Snowcream and Kilmeaden.

The App…

Enjoy the convenience of fresh milk delivered to your door with the My Milkman app.
With My Milkman, you can find your local milkman and set up an account online. Create your weekly order with this app plus add, change and pause your order via the app up to 9pm the night before delivery.

FEATURES.

Download the app today and discover the convenience of having a local milkman deliver your milk direct to your door every week.

• Find your local milkman via the app
• Manage your order via the app
• Choose from a wide range of dairy products, including other essentials like break, eggs and juices
• Add, change or pause your order via the app up to 9pm the night before delivery
• Chose between online and cash payment options
• Supporting local milkmen in your community, across Ireland

How having a milkman helps:

Wake up in the morning feeling fresh and ready to face the day. What better way than with a fresh cuppa, a delicious bowl of cereal, with the kids happy & out to school on time. We can make this happen, by delivering the freshest milk right to your doorstep.
We deliver Fresh milk, Avonmore Supermilk, slimline milk, heart active milk, lactose free milk and many other dairy products such as cream, cheese and butter. Plus we also deliver a wide range of non-dairy essentials such as bread, eggs and juices.

[ Download on Android ] [Download on iOS ]  [ MyMilkman.ie ]

 

Introducing Live for Facebook Mentions. #Facebook #Celebs #Social

Facebook has announced a something new,When I see that something new term coined I often cringe wondering what to expect, however this is exclusive to celebrities. Starting today, verified athletes, musicians, politicians, and “other influencers” will be able to share live video with their fans.

Facebook say –  Today, we’re excited to introduce Live, a new way for public figures to share live video from Mentions with their fans on Facebook. With Live, public figures can take fans behind the scenes, host a Q&A, share announcements, and more — all in real time.

For the elite users – In the coming days, keep an eye out for Live broadcasts from Dwayne The Rock Johnson,Serena Williams, Luke Bryan, Ricardo Kaka, Ashley Tisdale, Lester Holt, Martha Stewart, Michael Bublé and more. Facebook be updating this page with Live videos from public figures.

As a public figure, you can use Live to:

Grow and engage your fan base.

Whether you have an established fan base or want to build up your audience, Live is a new way for you to connect authentically with your fans in the moment. When you start a Live video, it will appear in News Feed for your fans to comment, like and share with their friends. People who have recently interacted with your posts will also receive a notification when you start your broadcast.

 

Interact directly with fans and other public figures, in real time.

During your broadcast, you’ll see the number of viewers and a real time stream of comments from people tuning in. You can respond to comments live during the broadcast, or choose to hide comments.

Keep your video for fans to view later.

After your broadcast has ended, your video will be published to your Page so that fans who missed it can watch at a later time. If you’d rather not keep the video, you can also remove it from your Page at any time.

Starting a live broadcast from Facebook Mentions is easy:

  1. Tap on Post and then tap on the Live Video button.
  2. Add a description for your broadcast and tap the Go Live button when you’re ready.
  3. During your broadcast, you’ll see how many viewers you have and can respond to comments live. You can also hide comments or switch the front and back cameras of your phone.
  4. End your broadcast when you’re done by tapping on the Stop button.
  5. Your video is automatically saved to your Facebook Page for fans to view later. However, you can remove it at any time, just like any other post.

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Nokia N1 tablet is heading to the UK and Ireland. NOT #Nokia #N1 #Tablet

UPDATE – TechRadar reports its fake Nokia has confirmed to TechRadar that the demo online shop with its branding is in no way connected to itself, and it has no plans to launch the Nokia N1 tablet in any new countries yet. 

The Nokia N1 tablet has been a huge hit but very hard to get hold of but now that is about to change for Ireland and UK fans who have being trying to get the tablet.

Nokia N1 official specifications

7.9-inch (2048 × 1536 pixels) IPS LED-backlit display at 326 ppi with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection
2.3 GHz quad-core 64-bit Intel Atom Z3580 processor with PowerVR G6430 GPU
2GB LPDDR3 RAM, 32GB of internal storage
Android 5.0 (Lollipop) with Nokia Z Launcher,PlayStore
8MP rear camera, 1080p video recording
5MP front-facing camera
Dimensions: 200.7×138.6x 6.9; Weight: 318 g
Wolfson WM8958E, independent audio codec
WiFi 802.11/b/g/n/ac Dual Band (2X2 MIMO), Bluetooth 4.0
5300 mAh lithium polymer battery

GSM arena reports…

NokiaShop UK will be offering the slate, but you can only register your interest for now. Once it becomes available for order, you will be able to purchase one. Until now the Nokia N1 was available exclusively in China in Taiwan since the beginning of 2015.

The company behind NokiaShop isn’t Nokia itself, but a third-party firm called Colourful (2018) Limited.So if its the real deal we dont know for 100% Still, they promise official support and warranty for the Nokia N1. This is hardly surprising and the Nokia N1 slate isn’t made by Nokia either, it’s a Foxconn creation.The tablet is priced at £219/€314  which is a tad high and you will be able to order it in the coming weeks . It’s yet to be confirmed if this is the original or a China import.. Keep that in mind.

This is good news if you have been waiting to pick one of these tablets up,will you pick one up  ???? You can register HERE

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Viber for Android and iOS gets a big update,Windows Phone left out. #Viber

Viber has got a notable update today on the Android and iOS platforms however Windows Phone has been left out in which the app still lags behind in general and performance so when it will get updated is anyone’s guess and nothing new for Windows Phone in General when it comes to updates with official apps.The update also brings more payment options to the app, making it even easier to purchase credit for using the app..

 

Other changes included in the app is animated stickers which seems to be quite a joy to hear for some,age dependent this is fine but as a user I find them annoying at times but that’s just my opinion..

  • Increased sharing functions: Users can now share phonebook contact details as a Viber message. Recipients can save the contact info directly to their phone’s contact list through the app.
  • Rich links: When a user shares a URL, Viber will automatically create a message bubble with a thumbnail image from the site they are sharing.
  • Easier video calling: Users can now initiate a video call directly from their contact’s profile or from their recent calls list.
  • Animated stickers: With over 500 sticker packs to choose from, Viber just made its library of stickers better with the ability to send live motion stickers through chat.

 

  • Message your friends
  • Make free phone and video calls with HD sound quality
  • Share photos, video messages, voice messages, locations, stickers and emoticons
  • Download stickers and animated stickers from the Sticker Market; sort and reorder your stickers.
  • Create group messages with up to 200 participants; manage your group chats as an Admin, editing info and deleting participants.
  • Follow Public Chats – get on the inside with your favorite personalities; watch their conversations unfold in real-time, ‘like’ comments and share multi-media content
  • Play games with Viber characters, Violet and Legcat; see how many coins you can earn
  • Android Wear support – send and receive messages from your watch
  • Push notifications guarantee that you never miss a message or call, even when Viber is off
  • Integration with native contact list for calls and messages
  • Support for the Viber Desktop application on Windows and Mac
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Olio Gold and Rose Gold Collections.Only 100 in each. #Olio #SmartWatch #Wearables

A few months ago Olio launched the Model One watch and this watch is one of the nicest looking smart-watches out there with a kind of Moto 360 look to it,but dont let that put you off,the materials used is not that of a Moto 360 but high quality materials and it looks stunning,Now there is two new flavours available in Gold and Rose Gold but limited to 100 each so you will need to be quick to snap one up if you are on the hunt for a new smart-watch.They are not cheap but the look alone is worth the expense.

Gold Edition

Technical Details

  • MATERIAL

    • 24-karat Gold clad
    • 316L Stainless Steel substructure
    • Brushed with hand polished accents
    • Sapphire crystal
    • Guilloché textured cover artwork
    • Olio’s signature copper rapid-charging coil

  • CONSTRUCTION

    • 47 mm case diameter
    • 12 mm case depth
    • 81 grams with genuine leather band
    • 161 grams with steel link bracelet
    • 50M water-resistant

  • BESPOKE WATCH FACE

    • Clear sky dial with sunfire yellow accents

  • COMPATIBILITY

    • iOS (version 8.0 or higher)
    • Android (version 4.3 or higher)

  • BLUETOOTH

    • Dual-mode Bluetooth 4.0 & LE

 

 

Rose Gold Edition

Technical Details

  • MATERIAL

    • 18-karat Rose Gold clad
    • 316L Stainless Steel substructure
    • Brushed with hand polished accents
    • Sapphire crystal
    • Guilloché textured cover artwork
    • Olio’s signature copper rapid-charging coil

  • CONSTRUCTION

    • 47 mm case diameter
    • 12 mm case depth
    • 81 grams with genuine leather band
    • 161 grams with steel link bracelet
    • 50M water-resistant

  • BESPOKE WATCH FACE

    • Eclipse astral dial with blue turquoise accents

  • COMPATIBILITY

    • iOS (version 8.0 or higher)
    • Android (version 4.3 or higher)

  • BLUETOOTH

    • Dual-mode Bluetooth 4.0 & LE

     

    • Dynamic Visualizations: Olio’s interface maps the busiest parts your day, making personal bandwidth glanceable, while simultaneously creating a dynamic watch face that is unique you.
    • Temporal Streams: Access the right information at the right time, with notifications and information organized into two simple and intuitive time streams—earlier and later.

     

  • Olio Assist: A cloud-based personal assistant that contextualizes and understands your personal preferences to offer insightful and actionable suggestions.
  • Intelligent Actions: You can dismiss or respond to content with a simple swipe, and even have Olio Assist hold your calls/texts and remind you to respond at a later time.
  • Control Hub: Control relevant third party products like thermostats, lights, locks, cars, speakers, and services like payments, directions and music without searching or wrestling for your phone.
  • True Cross Platform Compatibility: Olio is an independent brand and offers freedom to connect with both Android and Apple phones, as well as a wide range of connected hardware products.

 

Check out Oliodevices.com for more

WhatsApp spammers are back again. Be warned. #WhatsApp #Spam

The spammers are back again,this time its WhatsApp and prior to this its been Viber which is still an ongoing issue.These guys do not give up,you can of course block the number but it will not stop them..Recently Dunnes stores also had a similar problem only this time it was SMS,  Between SMS and messaging apps this is a low cost exercise for there spammers…

 

 

The new deal here is www/555daily/com in which a message arrived today kindly adding me to its contacts too.Included are the details of numbers and what is involved,by no means is this relatively new as its happening on Viber too its now starting to do the rounds again and simple common sense is all that is required here .. DO NOT OPEN ANY LINK…. Just delete the message straight away no matter how attractive it looks……. There is also a good read over here at Adaptive Mobile on the same topic….See related articles for other news on spammers.

 

 

BMW, Audi and Daimler buy Nokia HERE maps. #HERE #Maps #Nokia

There has been much talk of late as to who would buy the mapping business from Nokia but now it looks like its all done,its said that all will have an equal share in the new acquisition.. At the end of June 2015, HERE had 6 454 employees. Nokia plans to report HERE as a discontinued operation from the third quarter of 2015 onwards. HERE will continue to operate as a business of Nokia until the closing of the transaction.

AUDI AG, BMW Group and Daimler AG (the “Consortium”). The transaction values HERE at an enterprise value of EUR 2.8 billion with a normalized level of working capital and is expected to close in the first quarter of 2016, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals. Upon closing, Nokia estimates that it will receive net proceeds of slightly above EUR 2.5 billion, as the purchaser would be compensated for certain defined liabilities of HERE currently expected to be slightly below EUR 300 million as part of the transaction. Nokia expects to book a gain on the sale and a related release of cumulative foreign exchange translation differences totaling approximately EUR 1 billion as a result of the transaction.

Rajeev Suri, President and Chief Executive Officer of Nokia, said: “With this step we complete the latest stage of Nokia’s transformation. We integrated the former Nokia Siemens Networks, divested our Devices & Services business, and have now reached agreement on a transaction for HERE that we believe is the best path forward for our shareholders, as well as the customers and employees of HERE. Going forward, we will focus on our planned combination with Alcatel-Lucent. Once that is complete, Nokia will be a renewed company, with a world-leading network technology and services business, as well as the licensing and innovation engine of Nokia Technologies.”


“I believe today’s announcement is a very good outcome for HERE, its customers and employees. The new ownership structure of HERE will allow us to accelerate our strategy, further scale our business and fulfill our intent to become the leading location cloud company across industries,” said HERE President Sean Fernback.

What do you think of the news ? Do tell us below..