Month: March 2016

Enjoy Full #VR & #AR without a PC thanks to @SulonTech By @VicenteA_George

Virtual Reality & Augmented Reality are two of the most wanted features, but so far with products like Oculus   and the HTC Vive that asked for a NASA computer to have at home, it’s time to go on a different path and there’s where the Sulon Q enter

The first all-in-one, tether-free, “wear and play” VR and AR device

 

If you don’t want to pay a fortune your better options are Google and Samsung devices, which comes with a far better price but are useless without a phone.

Oculus, Sony and HTC offers are more attractive but demand a way bigger budget, besides been tied to an external devices al well.

The Sulon Q on the other hand, is totally independent, giving the user freedom of movement and enjoyment anywhere.

Using the latest technology to transform any room into an immersive experience backed by AMD the headset is quite different from what we’ve seen lately.

Some of the internals we have:

AMD FX-8800P processor at up to 35W with Radeon™ R7 Graphics Core Next architecture.

4 compute cores and 8 GPU cores  through a revolutionary Heterogeneous System Architecture (HSA)

A 2,560 x 1,440 OLED Screen resolution

110-degree field of view

DirectX® 12 and Vulkan

A custom spatially optimized Sulon Q™ earbuds

Dual noise-cancelling embedded microphones.

An FX-8800P “Carrizo” APU

A 3.5mm audio jack

It uses spatial mapping in real-time to bring the entire space you are occupying into your experience allowing you to seamlessly transition from the real world to virtual worlds.

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With full compatibility with Windows 10 the devices seems to be a truly unique experience.

There’s no word about price or availability beyond the launch date during Spring 2016.

Bu what do you think about this? Been able to play VR or AR games even in the forest with some friends sounds good to you? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Nokia OZO VR camera is now available to rent. #Nokia #OZO #VR

Last year Nokia announced its VR Camera OZO. Last November  it has been available to buy but costing $60.000 which is expensive but its not something the average consumer would use,this is aimed at professional creators and storytellers,this however could lead to something for the average consumer later on in the years which we will have to wait and find out and see with the VR market gearing up this year..

OZO captures stereoscopic 3D video through eight (8) synchronized global shutter sensors and spatial audio through eight (8) integrated microphones. Software built for OZO enables real-time 3D viewing, with an innovative playback solution that removes the need to pre-assemble a panoramic image ­­- a time-consuming process with solutions currently in the marketplace.

In a press release today today Nokia announce re-sellers  and not only can you buy OZO you can rent it which would probably be a good idea for those interested in seeing its capabilities.

“We are excited to announce OZO’s availability in the U.S. and Canada through three retail and rental facilities,” said Guido Voltolina, Head of Presence Capture, Nokia Technologies. “AbelCine, OffHollywood, and Radiant Images are vital to helping OZO reach the professional VR creation audience, especially in the primary markets they play in. We have carefully selected these first three partners because of their expertise in the space, their relationships with our core customers and their affinity with our vision for VR. We look forward to partnering with them to connect creators with OZO.”

AbelCine is a leading provider of products and services to the production, broadcast and new media industries. Originally established in 1989 as a film camera service and repair company, the company makes technology of all types easier for content creators to understand, access and employ. In distributing OZO, AbelCine is now able to extend this ease to VR content creation. AbelCine provides a host of cohesive services backed by the knowledge, experience and support that creatives require at all stages of production to achieve their vision on time and within budget. Headquartered in New York City, with offices in Burbank, CA, and Chicago, IL, AbelCine’s nationwide footprint serves as an ideal distribution ground for OZO.

OffHollywood is an expert in 4K, 3D, and virtual reality, using its knowledge to support and execute the most technically complex and challenging projects in cinema, television, and interactive content. Since 2003, OffHollywood has provided unprecedented expertise that leverages new technology solutions, like OZO, to maximize customers’ production dollars and shooting schedules. Based in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, the company provides equipment rentals, production services, product development and consulting to its customers, and looks forward to adding OZO to its lineup of state-of-the-art technology.

Radiant Images is an award-winning digital cinema innovator that is gaining recognition as a leader in testing and developing VR and AR technology. OZO will join the company’s extensive stable of custom VR cameras, gear and solutions as the first comprehensive VR camera designed for professional content creators. Located in Los Angeles, the company offers creative, flexible and affordable solutions for any sized project, including feature films, television, commercials, documentaries and music videos. Nokia Technologies looks forward to leveraging Radiant Images’ portfolio of clients, which includes some of the industry’s most skilled and innovative cinematographers and camera operators in feature films and television.

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Create professional logos on your mobile phone in minutes with #LogoFoundry #Apps

If you are in business or own a company you should have a logo,there is plenty of free tools to do so on the web and there is also apps that can assist in creating logos too or you can go the pro route and pay big fees for a logo to be created,With this app from Logo Foundry you can create a logo for free and not only do you have the obvious basics to pick from which are pre-loaded the app has layer management built in.There is over 6000 icons and logos to pick from in total so there is an abundance of choice here.What also is different here is that not only do you have the plain horizontal or vertical text layouts we see in other image editing apps, you can have curved and waved too..

App features include..

3000+ Symbols, Shapes & Icons categorised by Industry
– Easy search function that lets you search for symbols by keywords
– Advanced text editing tools that let’s you create beautiful typography for the logo
– Support for advanced text layouts such as Circular Text & Wavy Text
– Professional layer management functions that let’s you work on logos at ease
– Export to Transparent PNG or Flat JPG files
– Ability to Save, Restore and Reuse logo templates along with their layers

Logo Foundry say.. Logo Foundry is designed with ease of use in mind and hence can be used by both professional designers and people without prior design experience to create custom, creative and beautiful looking logos in a matter of minutes.

It is a really neat app and its now free on Android and iOS get them below.. The app is quite big at 69 MB so ensure a Wi-Fi connection rather than data if you are limited to allowance.There is IAPs and ads and you can unlock buy paying €7.92 or remove the ads only for €3.39.Not a bad price to pay in fairness.

 

 

 

Gardai warn about Mobile theft in Ireland,common sense can help curb it. #Mobile #Theft

The Gardai today have said that 7000 mobile phones have been stolen since May of last year which amounted to 3 Million euros worth and with most people carrying good high end devices more than ever this is a lucrative crime for Organised criminals and the dumbass opportunists whom we might often see just grab from your hand whilst walking down the street.. Another thing you might also notice is people now carry their phone,credit cards and keys on their phone with specialised cases,this is something I myself have constantly said to many of people with these cases or thinking of buying them DONT!

But they do,they will and it is their own choice and with some of these cases which we actually review they are nice and look well and can be convenient for some. Its now clear that this could one day leave you in big trouble should you be speaking on your device and one of these opportunists grab and run you have lost the whole lot…

With St Patrick’s day coming up it is events like these where criminals flee too and there is also organised gangs on the prowl. There is some tips which the Gardai have advised users which are pictured below,but you can help yourself here too by simply doing some small things such as install apps,one such app you can use is on your desktop is  “track my phone”this can enable you to check your devices whereabouts once you have location turned on, dont leave your phone lying around and keep in a secure front pocket where you will feel it more so than on loose clothing where the criminals can take it out without you knowing… The more organised criminals work in groups and are effective at getting what they want and use distraction tricks to take phones from peoples pockets or left sat on a table but the opportunist can just swipe and run…

To make life that bit harder use the pin lock,use a screen lock and there is apps that actually take snaps too if someone does nick your device,one such app is called GotYa.. The Gardai have also issued a Mobile Phone Prevention Pack on their website too so check it out..

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The Xperia Z2, Z3 and Z3 Compact will also get a taste of #Marshmallow By @VicenteA_George #Sony #Android

Last week we told you about the Xperia Z5, Z3+ and Z4 Tablet Marshmallow Update but back then we had no words if that update was coming for more members of the Z family.

During the weekend we received the news that is indeed coming to older models such as Xperia Z3, Z3 and Z3 Compact

The update will come in the form of a beta software through the Xperia Beta Program launched almost a month ago in countries like Italy, Spain and Netherlands.

The firmware version you’ll get is 23.5.A.0.486 which translate to Android 6.0.1 but although is a higher number than the one spotted a few days on newer hardware, this update just have the December 2015 security patches while the former have the ones from February 2016.

This version though is what we probably ended up getting with the corresponding security updates, as is practically the same experience we have with the Z5 .

We have it all! From the camera to the launcher, everything has been modify to match the Z5 counterpart. Also is worth notice that the STAMINA MODE was indeed removed and substituted by DOZE.

Also there’s no Adaptable Storage on this version either.

If you are one of the lucky ones with access to the update let us know your thoughts in the comment section below or join the conversation on twitter.

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Nice discounts for Nexus 5X and 6P as Google Store celebrates 1st birthday #Google #Nexus

The Google Play Store has turned 1 and to celebrate they are offering some nice discounts on the latest devices they have to offer which happen to be good mobile devices at that,they have been been kind of high prices this time round compared to old but still popular nonetheless.  Both devices perform well and are up with other high end devices bit slightly cheaper and this is also good timing to with new devices hitting the market offering some competition to whats on offer such as the new Samsung range which are priced at the high end..

The Nexus 5X pricing..

Nexus 5X 16 GB was €429, now €349. Nexus 5X 32 GB was €479, now €399. Promotion period starts 11 March 2016, ends 27 March 2016.

 

The Nexus 6P pricing..

Nexus 6P 32 GB was €649, now €549. Nexus 6P 64 GB was €699, now €599. Nexus 6P 128 GB was €799, now €699. Promotion period starts 11 March 2016, ends 27 March 2016

Check out the Google Store for more.

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#MixRadio app udpated and says its final goodbyes with a #FinalMix

Most if not all Mix Radio fans will know what is happening with the announcement on Feb 16th that they are to shut down,this was a sad day for Mix Radio fans all over the world with one of the best services out there and a great app to follow suit which began on Windows Phone then ported over to Android and iOS and Apple Watch,It had millions of downloads in the app stores and despite that LINE have decided to shut shop.. The app is now at version 4.5.2766.Once again I’d like to thank the team at Mix Radio and a huge thanks to Dean for all their support over the years. You’ll be missed and I hope good opportunities come knocking on your door’s.

We are sad to tell you that MixRadio is closing soon.
We have made one last mix just for you. Please enjoy this musical farewell from us to you.
click that well known smiley face below and listen to the final mix

Masquerade – A face swapping app thats addictive,Facebook Just bought it. #MSQRD

I’ve have used some similar face swap apps over the last year,However I just came upon this app called MSQRD or Masquerade which is on Android and iOS and its pretty cool and fun too..

Facebook have recently acquired this app to keep up with the times and this app can be used to create videos and use other faces on your own,the video aspect though is quite cool which then you can share to social media when done..The app is simple to use which is similar to snap chat Once turned on there will be an indicator on screen to help you place your mush in the best position.. and all you need to do is use your front facing camera and either take a snap or video,There is two icons to pick from at the bottom of of your screen,The app also allows you to use your rear camera so you can catch your mates and have some fun without them knowing. The app would suit those who like selfies and want something more than the norm..The app is a little short on selection but they said they are improving the app.. We have done a sample on our new Facebook Page,come say hi there too..

Eugene Nevgen CEO of MSQRD said..

Video communication is exploding. At Masquerade, we’ve worked hard to make video more fun and engaging by creating filters that enhance and alter your appearance. Now, we’re excited to join forces with Facebook and bring the technology to even more people. Within Facebook, we’re going to be able to reach people at a scale like never before. For starters, we’ll be able to bring our technology to Facebook’s audience of nearly 1.6 billion people. This is a scale of audience we never imagined was possible.

 

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St Patrick’s Festival 2016 App on Android and iOS. #StPatricksDay #StPaddys #Ireland

St Patrick’s Day is almost upon us and we surely will want to enjoy the festivities that are on offer,and I’m pretty sure all our visitors will that will flock to Ireland to celebrate the occasion.Thankfully there is now an app to use which is free on Android and iOS which does all this for you and its quite a nice app too and looks rather well.The App is called St Patrick’s Festival 2016 and we will leave direct links below for you to download onto your device..There is also a website to check out too so pop over there and have a look check the source link below.

 

 App description. 

This St. Patrick’s Festival app provides all the information you need to enjoy the four days of festivities from March 17th to March 20th 2016. Covering all the major events happening in Dublin..

– full event listings,
– a live feed of the parade,
– an interactive map
– twitter and Facebook integration
– and new for 2016, the St. Patrick’s Festival Photo Gallery and Photo Competitions – be part of the St. Patrick’s Festivities and share your fun. Upload your own photo through the St. Patrick’s Festival App and appear in the Gallery and be in with a chance to win some fabulous prizes.

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