Month: July 2017

The BBC launches Taster VR, Includes Planet Earth 2. #BBC #VR #TasterVR

The BBC have launced a VR app called Taster VR which is now free to download on both Android and iOS platforms. For now there is not much available but expect that to change pretty quicky over the coming months… Also on the app there is a trailer for upcoming BBC Three feature-length documentary One Deadly Weekend in America. If you are into VR and especially Planet Earth you are in for a treat.. Having tried it out for a little bit it seems pretty good so far and I will look forward to more VR content which will follow in the coming weeks..

 

 

Andy Conroy, Controller of BBC Research and Development, says: “BBC Taster VR will be a fantastic showcase for some brilliant new commissions, as well as some new takes on some of the best BBC Taster VR experiences to date. It gives audiences cutting-edge mobile VR experiences from the BBC and, crucially, gives our editorial and technical teams even greater insight.”

 

 

Damian Kavanagh, Controller, BBC Three says “Since moving online, BBC Three has already delivered best in class storytelling, great curation, content which reflects the diversity of the UK, and now it’s time for us to innovate even more. My new role as editorial lead for BBC Taster will help use new technologies to explore a new ways to tell stories that will engage our audience.

“This new VR trailer is a fantastic first step. Using virtual reality it literally puts the audience in the shoes of the victims of gun crime featured in our truly brilliant feature-length documentary, One Deadly Weekend in America. It’s the first time the BBC has ever used VR in this way, and offers a whole new way to engage an audience.”

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Review – Speedlink SNAPPY stereo speakers. #Speakers #Speedlink

These blue-turquoise speakers are compact and light, easily portable if on the move, they are also available in black-grey / red-white / white-yellow.

The quality is surprisingly good, the dynamic range and base may not be as good as speakers costing 100s of euro but I suspect 90% of listeners would not notice this. The sound is based on your perspective   attitude.  Play your Spotify which can have low, high and extreme sound quality settings. The normal setting is 96 kbps, the high is 160 kbps and extreme is 320kbps. Apple Music is streamed at 256Kbps in AAC (Advanced Audio Coding) format. Until recently, extreme quality was only available on Spotify’s desktop program, but it is now available for iOS as well. Play music from a download web site (we are not endorsing the illegal download of music) which by its nature will have a dubious quality music. There is no point in paying hundreds of euro for speakers and output low quality music to your speakers. If you want HD quality sound, (higher than 44.1 kHz sample rate and/or higher than 16-bit linear bit depth.) invest in appropriate music to your speakers and expensive speakers.

 

 

 

Speaker features:

  • Active stereo speakers
  • Convenient desktop remote
  • Trendy design
  • Lively multimedia sound quality
  • USB powered
  • 6W RMS for powerful bass
  • Practical desktop remote for convenient volume adjustment
  • Metal mesh protection
  • Rubber feet for acoustic decoupling
  • Compact design
  • 1.25m cable
  • Dimensions: 99 × 84 × 101mm (W × D × H)
  • Weight: 400g

 

http://www.speedlink.com/?p=2&cat=O181&pid=41133&paus=1

Product No.: SL-810002-BETE

Note: These are not wireless connectivity / nor Bluetooth connection.

The power lead is excellent been a USB lead, this means you can plug into your laptop and play music direct, or plug (in this case an iPhone 6s) via the jack plug with the usb direct to a standard phone audio socket. Alternatively, if out an about you can plug directly into the usb lead into a power bank, and the Jack Plug direct in your phone! sorted on the move. (admittedly the cables are a bit short which helps to avoid clutter from the cables, especially when on the move)

 

 

 

The speakers appear sold worldwide which is confirmed by the multiple languages on the instructions (which are of little use), I suspect due to the high volume of manufactured units the bulk orders have improved the quality while reducing the cost.

If you happy with realistic sound then these speakers will fit the bill, this is a speaker that won’t break the bank.

https://www.amazon.de/Speedlink-SL-810002-BETE-Snappy-Stereo-Lautsprecher-blau-turquoise/dp/B01LX1TVJR   Speedlink SL-810002-BETE Snappy Active stereo speakers (6W RMS) blue-turquoise EUR 19,99 

 

Review – Speedlink -Fieris Illuminated Gaming Mousepad. #Gaming #SpeedLink

If you’re a gamer with the top of the range graphics processing, top spec central processing unit for the demanding games. Possible you may have overlooked an option, a Gaming Mousepad to the rescue!

A mousepad that offers total pixel-perfect gliding accuracy and is optimised to handle any setting and sensor resolution no matter which mouse type you prefer? The FIERIS gives control in terms of speed and pixel-precise precision via a non-slip backing. This is a long way from the original mousepad which was first developed in 1969. The first observation on the mat is the thickness and quality of the feel of the mat itself.

 

 

 

Fieris Illuminated Gaming Mousepad -Features:
• Gaming Mousepad
• Featured red glow
• Ultra precise
• Smooth textile surface for minimal friction
• Connects to and powered by the USB port
• Outstanding gliding performance
• Grippy non-slip backing for maximum slip-resistance
• Compatible with all optical and laser sensors
• 35.5cm long, 25.5cm wide, 0.4cm thick
• USB cable included (150cm)

 

 

 

There is also red glow with the FIERIS’s slimline lightpipe rounds off this mouse pad.
Further information available at
http://www.speedlink.com/?p=2&cat=N2B&pid=43531&paus=1 Product No.: SL-620103-BK

If you devote a good bit of your life to gaming and just love to game, or game when there is nothing else to do and or want to pass some time. Either way having the best equipment is required for highend gaming performance, this mousepad may be the missing piece of the game.

Available from:
https://www.amazon.com/Speedlink-Fieris-Illuminated-Mousepad-Sl-620103-
Bk/dp/B01C5XDG3w Price: $38.33
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SL-620103-BK-SPEEDLINK-Fieris-Illuminated-GamingMousepad-Black-Red-SL-620103-/322205664822
£34.62

Review – The @noreve leather case for the Blackberry KEYOne. #Blackberry #Noreve

The Blackberry KEYOne is my phone of choice at the moment along with some others but for now its my daily driver so I need some kind of protection on the device to keep it form harms way,Traditionally I do not use cases on my Blackberry phones due the rubber textured backing which makes them grippy but when out and about I need something just in case, We have checked out the noreve leather case for the KEYOne check out the video and images below for the details…

 

Features.

– Elegant case conceived in top quality handcrafted leather
– Hand-crafted manufacturing quality
– Easy-to-close case without non-magnetic closure nor snap closure
– Slim and padded design
– Protects the device in an optimal manner
– All sides protective case
– Access to basic functions (multiple openings on the leather)
– Camera lens & flash access
– Headphones and headset jack access
– Charging and synchronization cable access
– Cut to shape for the LED
– Beautiful interior lining embossed with the Noreve logo

BUY HERE 

 

Unboxing the RCA Saturn 10 Pro Android tablet with detachable keyboard. #tablet #Unboxing

Today we are going to do a quick unboxing of the all new Saturn 10 Pro Android tablet. So far on first inspection we find it solid and offering plenty of features to keep things moving along,this tablet even sports a HDMI cable which is quite handy alongside its standard USB port and its also got micro USB too. The tablet has also got two cameras for those might want to take photos on te go. Check out the unboxing before we take it for a test run and see how it performs when its loaded up. Any questions fire away below or get me on social….

 

Check out the spec sheet below and you can now purchase this direct from ASDA and if you have any questions fire away below or get me on social.

Apps – MoveIt – Move Media to SD Card simply with an App #AndroidDev

MoveIt is a new Android app which lets you Transfer Your Images, Videos, and Audios to SD Card and Vice-versa in a Simple and easy way.
MoveIt also offers some other cool features such as an Inbuilt cleaner which lets you clean junk files, Auto Transfer a Unique feature which lets you automatically Transfer your Media to SD Card without opening the app and Media Scanner which lets you find hidden Media which are not being displayed and sometimes not even displayed by File Browsers.
The Team behind MoveIt..
MoveIt Corporation consists of 2 Young college going entrepreneurs Aditya B B(18 yrs) and Adarsh B B(17 yrs). This is the first app developed by them and they are planning to continue making many more useful apps that simply the way people use their Android phone.
The idea of this app struck Aditya when one day he was trying to figure out an easy and effective way to transfer his media to SD Card to free up some space. So he decided to make an app that helps him manage SD Card effectively and then we started working on MoveIt.
MoveIt Corporation:
“Our main Aim behind creating MoveIt was to Simplify and ease the process of Transferring Medias to SD card and Vice-Versa by organizing all the Medias together so that users don’t have to search each and every folder to Transfer or Delete their Medias”.

 

Why should you use MoveIt? 

* Transfer medias altogether to SD Card.

* Transfer medias altogether to Internal Storage.

* MoveIt also has a inbuilt cleaner to clean junk to boost speed and also increase storage.

* Auto Transfer help’s transfer medias to SD Card automatically.

* MoveIt also has a internal and external storage media scanner.

* Search internal and external storage using MoveIt.

MoveIt

 

Review – #SoundMoovz – Make music by just moving. #Kids #Tech #Music

This is different but has it got life in it? Time will tell and given how creative you are and how music is changing I think it has potential..

We are the first in Ireland to test out this new product which is realistically for those into music and dance something which i lack the latter I gave it shot and let some of the family test it out over the last few weeks,They enjoyed it, I enjoyed the creative side that all kids have today and they enjoyed the experience,For me though its just too much work BUT… After a few beers on a sunny evening lets say I tried but failed drastically to impress. Oh Well!!

What is SoundMoovz.

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.

What do they look like.

 

 

Who are they for.

Anyone to be honest but mainly targeting folk who are into dance and so on or even fitness at home you can be watching that fitness DVD or playing fitness games on your console and muddle it all up and let the tunes flow.

Build quality.

Simple and robust with one clip fastning that easily releases too there is no charging required here which is nice for a change, There is a battery pre-installed akin to what you find on a car remote so you can pick one up anywhere. The body has a rectangular fitness gadget shape and the strap passes through the rear in one strip. It will last some time too and will survive any drops, There is just one switch on the side to switch it on/off indicated on with a red marking when you slide the switch..

Set Up.

Easy if you are familiar with the Bluetooth process lark,this time you need to extend to two devices or a home system even For me I tried a speaker and a home system, The latter works better of course with surround sound, You just pair your smart phone or tablet to it and lets the tunes blow the house down.. The app is easy to follow which you need to download and within the app you can the go select tracks,backing tracks or your own pre-installed music also seen in the unboxing video..

For me its a good product for the market its after and creativity and with the tech we have now today creeping into almost anything we do possibilities are really endless. Kids especially are creative and it would be better relaxing and watching them get their creative side at work because for the older generation it perhaps would not be the brightest moments in our lives having said that it’s really a nice idea and will last as long people are creative and as said already with technology and kids in the one room this is a ticking time bomb and ideas come from nowhere and creativity is always something that is going to grow along with technology…

BUY HERE  

 

Unboxing the Nextbase 512 GW dashcam. #Motoring #Dashcams #Nextbase

A few dashcams have landed here with us from Nextbase and the first one we will quickly run over the is the Nextbase 512 GW . This has quite alot of features on board and has Wi-Fi and GPS There is a host of other features below check them out and we will put it to the test over the coming weeks…

  • Updated Sony Exmor R sensor provides unbeatable image quality
  • 1440p Quad HD recording at 30fps and 1080p recording at 60fps
  • Innovative polarising filter to remove windscreen glare
  • Wi-Fi to allow you to share your footage directly to your smartphone or tablet
  • 140° ultra-wide viewing angle for greater road and pavement coverage
  • GPS location and speed data to pinpoint incidents on your journey
  • Click & Go Powered Magnetic GPS Car Mount
  • Intelligent Parking Mode automatically indicates motion for greater safety
  • High Dynamic Range improves the contrast in an image whilst maintaining clarity
  • Wide Dynamic Range image processing ensures clear recordings in bright and dark light
  • 3” LCD screen 960 x 240
  • Time Lapse features for longer journeys
  • Auto Dimming for low light conditions

Unboxing the Nextabse 312GW Limited Edition Dashcam. #Motoring #Dashcams #nextbase

This one is for the ladies its the NextBase 312GW dashcam with a nice pink tone to it,it looks quite well and has a host of features to boot. As I advise quite alot now we all really should have these fitted with the state of insurance costs here in Ireland. Check out the specs and unboxing below whilst we test it out in the coming weeks….

 

 

Specs of the 312 GW

·       In-built Wi-Fi to share your footage directly with your mobile via the Nextbase app

·       World’s first dash cam with Powered Magnetic Click & Go mount

·       140 degree wide angle view with full 1080p High Definition recording at 30fps

·       Ultra clear 2.7” LED display for ease of playback and menu selection

·       Super slimline design – Dimensions 92 x 56 x 18 mm (37mm inc lens) WHD

·       Six-Element Sharp Lenses made with 6 layers of glass to provide stunning clear images

·       Inbuilt G sensor and GPS to detect accidents and automatically save video files

·       Easy to install with 4m 12v power cable and Click & Go window mount included

·       SOS data protection prevents the impact/event recording from being deleted

·       Supports SDHC and SDXC Micro SD Cards up to 64GB