SoundMoovz are wearable motion-activated musical bandz (RPP £49.99) that send a Bluetooth signal to the SoundMoovz App on your smart device. By simply moving your wrist and/or ankles; you can create beats, rhythms and music or layer your beat onto a song. Connect to a wireless speaker for louder music, the only limit is your imagination. We take a look and unbox the product and do a quick set up before we test run it. Any Questions fire away below..
The Internet is a whirlwind of data where the greater part of it is genuine, and quite a bit of it is false. Endeavours, for example, Wikipedia have demonstrated that by and large, Internet users have much learning on a wide range of subjects, learning that can be ordered and curated to frame important data vaults. Over the most recent couple of years, question-and-answer communities (Q&A) locales have given another way for internet users to crowdsource and look for particular definite data, a lot of which includes finding direct answers of particular inquiries from area specialists.
Taking this pattern ahead Quora, an inventive Question & Answer site with a quickly developing user group that contrasts from its rivals by keeping a social network as an informal community into its fundamental structure. Do you know about the few estimates of Quora’s user growth?? Here are some 150% development in one month, and about 900% development in one year.
Quora was launched on 21st June 2010(Quora left beta status in January 2010) and below is an infographic by Fullestop that demonstrates the timeline of Quora. We all know that from experts to company’s professional, Quora was successful in engaging every user type on it. Example – Instagram and Yelp addressed inquiries regarding their organizations on Quora. In spite of its short history, Quora appears to have accomplished where its rivals have fizzled, i.e. effectively drawing the investment of both a quickly developing client populace what’s more, particular area specialists that create significant substance in light of inquiries.
FUZE Technologies Ltd is proud to announce they are bringing their hugely popular learn-to-code platform, FUZE Code Studio to Nintendo’s incredibly sought after new console, Nintendo Switch.
FUZE Code Studio motivates and inspires users of all ages and abilities, leaving them wanting to learn more, even if they have no prior experience of coding. FUZE’s unique method means children as young as six can learn to code using a real text based language – and now it’s coming to Nintendo Switch.
FUZE Code Studio is the perfect stepping stone between visual coding simulators currently used in most primary schools and real-world languages like Python, Java and C++/# etc. FUZE Code Studio comes with everything you need to learn to code in one app. Users can code their own games and share the experience with friends and family – imagine creating your own game then transferring it to a big screen with multiple controllers so others can play your creations. Thanks to Nintendo Switch’s revolutionary design this becomes a reality – and coders will soon be learning how to interact with external devices, sensors and motion controls in ways not previously possible.
FUZE Code Studio on Nintendo Switch makes learning to coding more accessible than ever and what’s more, is children can learn while having fun. The move to Nintendo Switch is one FUZE’s CEO, Jon Silvera is convinced makes perfect sense.
He states “Back in the eighties when home computers reached critical mass and were selling into the tens of millions they all had one thing in common. They all had very accessible coding environments to get users started within minutes. Before you knew it we had more coders than we knew what to do with and a multibillion dollar industry was born!
In stark contrast, today we have a global shortage of coding skills and very few accessible learning platforms. It seems we’re running around ‘Scratching’ our heads, wondering where it all went wrong”.
Jon Silvera continued “We are deeply honoured and very excited to have been accepted as an independent developer for Nintendo Switch. Over the last four years FUZE has taught tens of thousands of children in schools, science events and clubs, how to code using a text based programming language. Nintendo Switch is the perfect platform for FUZE Code Studio to help nurture the next wave of bedroom coders.”
The UK Government recently rewrote the Computing Curriculum to focus almost entirely on coding and computational thinking to ensure we have the much needed coding skills to support the increasingly digital landscape. FUZE Code Studio for Nintendo Switch is perfectly suited to assist in meeting this objective.
FUZE Code Studio for Nintendo Switch will be available Q2 2018 with additional gaming content to be made available via DLC add on packs. Pricing will be confirmed nearer the launch.
To be kept up to date with the release of FUZE Code Studio for Nintendo Switch please register at: www.fuze.co.uk/nintendo-switch.html
If your planning on having a new baby, it’s not a question of having a Baby Monitor it’s a question of which one, what brand, what features required, what budget.
A recent survey advised in terms of features or units shipped, the audio only segment accounted for more than 45% of the market share and held the leading position in 2016. It was followed by the audio and video segment. The analogue segment was declining to the digital technology. The BT Audio BabyMonitor 450 is in the audio & digital range.
Contents:
A parent unit for you, a monitor for the baby’s room, two mains power adaptors, two rechargeable
batteries and a user guide to walk you through the set-up process.
Key Features:
• Long Range of 300m outdoors and 50m indoors, (this will let you know when you are out of
range.)
• Interference Free HD sound
• Two Way Talk back, (this works very well and clear audio)
• Lightshow Projection Show
• 18 lullabies
• 1.8″ LCD Display
• Adjustable Nightlight
• Temperature Display and Alerts
I like the monitor which comes with sound level lights, which can easily be seen, even if the sound is turned off, as the sound level increases the light gets brighter. Again, the temperature display works well, should the temperature deviate above or below 16 and 24 degrees, there is an alert. The TwoWay Talk back is handy especially when one parent goes to the room and forgets something. The Starand Moon Lightshow projects gentle coloured shapes onto your baby’s ceiling to calm your baby.There is also lullabies to help them drift off to sleep. The HD audio is quite clear with no interferenceheard. I can’t fault the audio.
Why BT?
BT previous range of baby monitors had won multiple awards, this new range of monitors appear to follow the previous strengths of the older models in terms of simplicity and reliability, while this model will not break the bank but does the job that required.
When deciding on a Baby monitor, the first step is checking what’s important to you, how far is the room away from where the cot is, do you want just audio / video, digital / analogue, can you get interference from wi-fi, mobile phones, your budget, below is a over view of the main features of the BT range..
Dislikes:
The units come with a 1 year warranty, (more expensive baby monitors, still only come with a 1 year warranty) This is not just a BT issue, most of the Baby Monitor manufactures provide only a 1 year warranty) BT advise on their manual we are always looking to make our products last longer and use less power, so we don’t have such a big impact on the environment, my suggestion is to give a free 3-year warranty. Stand out from the crowd!
The charger comes supplied with the package as a 6 V- 400ma charger, again another charger while over 90% of the population in Europe will have a standard usb charger in the home, (or a power pack at hand) why not use the same leads saving unnecessary clutter. In fairness on the above dislikes, this is nit-picking and should not put you off this product, rather turning a very good product into 100% within its category.
Note: This BT Audio Baby Monitor 450 can also be used for an elderly relative that requires looking after as similar principles apply, should the person awake at night, this BT Audio Baby Monitor 450 is ideal without the video / camera mode respecting their privacy,
Overview
If you are looking for a quality product, with good functionality and easy to use without the camera option at a good price, you can’t go wrong with the BT Audio Baby Monitor 450
http://www.boots.ie/bt-audio-baby-monitor-450-10226998p €36.05
https://www.smythstoys.com/ie/en-ie/baby/monitors/bt-audio-baby-monitor-450/p/156737 €59.99
This is just a quick unboxing of the Resmed S+ sleep monitoring device, The take a tour of the unit before we set it up and test it out and see if this works..This is actaully the worlds first non contact sleep sensor so you do need to wear anything or have any attachment on your bed so it just sits beside your bed on your locker paired to your smartphone…
Features
See more here
Ultra-secure iStorage diskAshur is the latest gadget to have: Super speed USB 3.1, PIN authenticated, hardware encrypted portable data storage drives with unique EDGE technology.
With Father’s Day just around the corner, are you stuck for ideas on what to get for your ultimate gadget and ‘tech loving’ dad? With a dad who always wants the latest device and with ‘state of the art’ James Bond type features, look no further than iStorage and their new diskAshur range of colourful hard drives and solid state drives – perfect for storing family and work documents without the fear of the data getting lost or stolen!
iStorage, the award winning and trusted global leader of PIN authenticated, hardware encrypted portable data storage devices, launches their new range of USB 3.1 the diskAshur hard drive and diskAshur solid state drives all of which are designed, developed and assembled in the UK.
Featuring Enhanced Dual Generating Encryption (EDGE) technology making them THE most secure data storage drives available on the market – super spy like!
EDGE™ Security Features:
One of the unique and underlying security features of the GDPR compliant diskAshur² hard drive and diskAshur² SSD is the dedicated hardware based secure microprocessor (Common Criteria EAL4+ ready), which employs built-in physical protection mechanisms designed to defend against external tamper, bypass laser attacks and fault injections. Essentially the drives feature technology that encrypts both the data and the encryption key, giving you confidence that private information is secure and protected.
So in short, without the PIN, there’s no way in! and you can’t get more ‘James Bond-esque’ than this!
Ideal for users looking for an easy to use secure solution for storing all their data, elegantly designed and available in 4 striking colours (Phantom Black, Ocean Blue, Fiery Red and Racing Green) meaning there’s plenty of technological features to get to grips with. In capacity options from 128GB to 2TB, there will be space for all the family.
The science bit:
With software free set up and operation, the diskAshur HDD and diskAshur² SSD is platform/device independent meaning it works across all operating systems including all versions of MS Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, Chrome, Thin Clients, Zero Clients and embedded systems.
In fact, the drives will work on any device with a USB port!
Additionally, with an ultra smooth fascia that doubles up as shock-absorbers, the drives being water and dust resistant (IP 56 certified) and supplied with a stylish and sturdy travel case, the iconic contemporary design also features an integrated cable which can be conveniently stored away when not in use.
In addition to EDGE technology, the following common features are included:
* Brute Force Hack Defence Mechanism – Intelligently programmed to protect against all forms of Brute Force Attacks. Upon the 15th consecutive incorrect PIN entry, the diskAshur drive assumes it is being attacked and will delete the encryption key and lock itself, rendering all data previously stored on the drive as lost forever. At this point the drive can be reset to factory default settings and redeployed.
* Self Destruct Feature: Users can pre-program the diskAshur drives with a unique Self Destruct PIN which, once entered, instantly deletes the encryption key rendering all data previously stored on the drive as lost forever.
* Unattended Auto-Lock Feature: Set the drive to automatically lock after a pre-determined amount of time where the drive has not been used.
* Wear Resistant Epoxy Coated Keypad: Designed with protection in mind, the diskAshur range offer a wear resistant epoxy coated keypad which hides key usage to avoid tipping off a potential hacker to commonly used keys.
For more information on iStorage or to find out how the iStorage EDGE range of diskAshur HDD and, diskAshur SSD can help protect your family’s confidential data, visit www.istorage-uk.com or contact +44 (0) 20 8991 6260.
UK gift retailer, MenKind has been chosen as the official launch partner for the innovative music making bands called SoundMoovz; available to pre-order now, SoundMoovz allows you to make music by movement rather than dancing to the beat and is the must have wearable tech of 2017!
SoundMoovz are wearable motion-activated musical bandz (RPP £49.99) that send a Bluetooth signal to the SoundMoovz App on your smart device. By simply moving your wrist and/or ankles; you can create beats, rhythms and music or layer your beat onto a song. Connect to a wireless speaker for louder music, the only limit is your imagination.
Paul Kraftman, Chairman of Menkind, says: “Tech toys are advancing every day, giving children and adults new creative outlets to express themselves. We are particularly excited to be launching SoundMoovz here in the UK because it combines creative technology with full body movement to get kids and adults energised and active, whilst having fun creating their own beats. Remember the popularity of the Dance mat? SoundMoovz takes music making and dancing to the next level so if it can be half as successful at getting families moving, then fantastic!”
SoundMoovz was developed by Japanese tech engineer and dancer, Daigo Kusunoki. SoundMoovz The bands use Bluetooth to pair up with an iOS or Android app to provide 400 different sound clips, from instruments to specific genres such as hip hop, rock, pop and to fun sounds like Robotics and Kung Fu. The possibilities are endless!
The Character Group, a company known for its toys and youth tech is the UK Distributor of SoundMoovz. Group Marketing Director, Jerry Healy commented: “Menkind is the perfect retail partner to launch SoundMoovz into the UK market. They have a clear passion for delivering innovative and fun products to a broad demographic. We are particularly excited to see the instore execution and engagement with consumers!”
SoundMoovz will be available to purchase only from Menkind from 1st July, however with just 1200 pieces available for the first four weeks customers will be able to pre-order online now by visiting www.menkind.com/soundmoovz.
Hostelworld, the largest online hostel-booking platform sparking social experiences, launches an extension to its iOS and Android app – allowing users to instantly translate between up to 43 languages in a fun and engaging way.
Utilising Google Cloud Translate software, the ‘Speak the World’ translator makes the Hostelworld app not only to enable travellers to book over 35,000 hostels, but also speak fluently in 43 languages. It helps travellers to go even further off the beaten track and fully immerse themselves in the local culture by eliminating language barriers.
Speak the World will feature 43 languages including Bengali, English, French, Hindi, Japanese, Romanian, Spanish, and Thai[i]. Available on iOS and Android, the app allows global travellers to overcome language barriers in real time.
With just a few simple taps the translator is ready to go; simply speak into the device’s microphone and wait for your words to be translated. The feature will then listen to the response and translate that back to you, and so on. In addition, the device’s screen can be set to show a comedic mouth and lips that move with the words, providing the ultimate icebreaker when meeting new people.
Powering this development is Google Cloud Translate’s neural machine translation, which by utilising state-of-the-art training techniques has achieved the largest improvements to date for machine translation quality.
Breffni Horgan, Head of Product at Hostelworld, said: “The Hostelworld app already allows people to find and instantly book quality affordable accommodation with personalised itineraries showcasing the best things to do whilst travelling. With the launch of ‘Speak the World’ the app will now empower travellers to go even further off the beaten track and more fully immerse themselves in local culture. Our amazing selection of more than 35,000 hostels has already helped young travellers get over the cost barrier, and now with the help of new technology we’re helping them tackle the language barrier in a fun way, too.”
The Hostelworld is available to download from the Apple AppStore and Google Play.
