The concept of self-driving cars has been mooted for quite some time and has been a feature of sci-fi TV shows or cartoons speculatively casting an eye to the future. In 2017, autonomous cars have become a distinct possibility, and while a fully autonomous vehicle is still a way off, we can now invest in cars which will let us kick back for most of a journey.
We’re also entering the area of holographic windscreens which can display key data that we would previously have needed to glance down at the dashboard to see. These advances are remarkable when you think that it wasn’t so long ago since power steering and remote locking were perceived as fantastic innovations.
Neil Tohill – Director of Southside Motor Factors in Dublin has sent us another visual asset for our readers to checkout..
The Nokia 6 has been a success thus far and in Ireland we can only purchase it off one network which is Three, I have said this for years about exclusives and the ramifications of this can be seen with what happened Lumia devices before they died altogether it is a bad move but that is how it is for now and the same applies to the Nokia 5 whilst all networks sell the Nokia 3.
Potetional buyers have been looking for the Nokia 6 in stores and online and there is none to be seen and this has also been confirmed to me by soucres and it all ads up as to what Three have stated today on Twitter, Three claim it is a stock issue which would make sense but figures of sales are unknown yet and also their inventory count on this device.
A spokesperson for Three Ireland has told us this morning..
The Nokia 6 is currently out of stock, but will be for sale again in the coming weeks
Hi Andrew, stock of this phone is not due to be replenished until October due to a shortage. Keep an eye on Three.ie 👍 Joolz
Stores have also no stock avaialble and Three chat confirmed to me today its sold out online and they have no idea when it will return to their website but advise to keep checking for updates. So if you are looking to purchase the Nokia 6 from Three you will be waiting or else you will have to import or check online sellers here in Ireland until they get replenished. This could be seen as positive news in one sense for Nokia and HMDGlobal but figures back up the usual “sold out” term which we have yet to see.
If you are in the market for a new activity tracker or if it is your first one perhaps this might tickle your fancy, Nokia are now offering a discount on their Nokia Steel watch including models with the extra wristband so you can enjoy a fresh new look no matter what.. The original Steel price was €129.95 and is now reduced to €103.26
Check out our review of the Steel HERE and you can see the full details over HERE on the deals now available…
Features include..
Activity tracking: steps, distance, swim (water resistant to 5 ATM), running and calories burned.
– Sleep monitoring: sleep cycle analysis (light and deep sleep) and silent alarm.
– Automatic synchronization: Follow your data on your smartphone.
If you are the owner of any of the new Android from Nokia you can now also insure your device too which is pretty neat. Phone insurance though for me in the past has been more hassle than its worth and I am careful with my devices and to date have only managed to drop two devices over the years and I go through alot of phones.
The process is simple and we also note the Nokia 8 is listed but not yer available here unfortunalty. Devices that can be insured are the 3,5 6 and 8 so if you have any of these you are good to go..
The cost will of course vary by device and you can pick either a 1 year or 2 year plan whichever suits your pocket.. For example the Nokia 6 will have a cost of €27.95 for 1 year or €54.95 for 2 years.
If you own the Nokia 3 the cost is €21.45 and €42.95, The Nokia 5 will cost you €24.95 and €48.95 and finally the Nokia 8 will cost you €59.95 and €114.95. You can see the price go higher as the device spec goes up and this is obviously due to parts the screen been most likely the culprit cost burden here.. You will be insured via Allianz
Furniture giant Ikea have launced an app which will allows you to place furniture in your home via your smartphone or tablet. This is pretty cool and most likely will be adopted by other manufacturers or other retail outlets in the coming months ahead, This takes the stress out of pondering over items for your house and you can check out what they look like before you take a trip to a store. There is a problem though, It is only for iOS 11 and us Irish will get to try the app..
2000 products will be available at launch which is a decent portfolio of goods they have to offer.
“IKEA Place makes it easier to make buying decisions in your own place, to get inspired and try many different products, styles and colors in real-life settings with a swipe of your finger. Augmented reality and virtual reality will be a total game changer for retail in the same way as the internet. Only this time, much faster,” says Michael Valdsgaard, Leader Digital Transformation at Inter IKEA Systems.
How to use IKEA Place:
Make sure you have upgraded your device to iOS 11.
Download the IKEA Place app for free from the Apple App Store.
Scan the floor in your place.
Browse the list of products available in the app.
Select a product that you want to place.
Move and place the product into the space, it is as simple as that!
Clanwilliam Health is to support Trinity College Dublin’s (TCD) School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences in renewing its funding commitment, with a five-year contract valued at more than €1.3 million, it has been announced.
Clanwilliam Health has been supplying pharmacy software and equipment to help the School develop its digital learning environment, providing students with access to state-of-the-art technology and cutting-edge software applications.
Clanwillian Health. Picture Jason Clarke
The partnership, first agreed in 2009, has been renewed for five more years, it was announced today. This will mean a total of thirteen years ongoing support for the School of Pharmacy and continued investment by Clanwilliam Health in pharmacy education.
By providing software donations, Clanwilliam Health’s contribution allows TCD’s School of Pharmacy students to gain practical experience by working in a real-life pharmacy setting, and the opportunity to acquire a practical knowledge of the reality of dispensing, drug interactions and pharmacy management practices.
Eileen Byrne, Managing Director, Clanwilliam Health said: “We are delighted to be continuing our support for Trinity College Dublin’s School of Pharmacy and are proud to have such a longstanding relationship with them. Our partnership accounts for the provision of software, drug information databases and accompanying training materials, as well as full access to our support and engineering departments. At Clanwilliam Health, we recognise that pharmacists play a vital role in the health-care system. Ensuring that they are equipped with the right digital capabilities to work in the sector is now a must in today’s connected society and this is an area we are proud to support. Investing in education to support Ireland’s pharmacists of the future is and will continue to be a priority for us.”
Clanwillian Health. Picture Jason Clarke
Dr Cicely Roche, Associate Professor in Practice of Pharmacy, Trinity College Dublin School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, said: “We are delighted with the ongoing support from Clanwilliam Health and today it is great to be announcing that this support will continue for the next five years. At the Trinity School of Pharmacy, we strive to provide an environment where excellence in teaching and research is valued and encouragedand this is certainly something Clanwilliam Health understands. The software they provide us with enables us to run technology in our labs which allows our students to gain practical experience in a pharmacy setting. As important as the theory part of our course is to our pharmacists in training, gaining real-life pharmacy experience is an essential and indispensable part of their studies. We are privileged to have this facility on campus thanks to Clanwilliam Health.”
Parents who work full time look for any little way to save time and stay connected with family. It can be so difficult to keep on top of everything with so many things going on. Luckily, technology is there to help us and this infographic from HappyCleans takes you through the best apps out there. For example, your family’s health is so important but when you’re busy it can be easy to get appointments mixed up. The Continuous Care app lets you keep track of all the family appointments so you never lose track.
Anyone with kids will understand what a nightmare travelling can be sometimes but the TripCase app is there to help you as it stores your air travel, hotel bookings, and rental car information all in one place.
Being more organised as a working parent is so important and these apps should at least help you (at least alittle!) to stay on top of everything. Find out more in the infographic!
This is a Kitchen scales which can be connected to your Smartphone using Bluetooth. The app allows you to Create recipes and dishes. This can be used to provide energy intake charts. The First impression of the Terraillon NutriTab kitchen scales was heavier than expected at 972 g. The scales were designed and developed in France, the finish has a large glass platform with a full-sized LCD Screen which is great to easily view the measurements. The Glass top is easy clean which is a bonus. There is an anti-shock rubber ring for protection on the unit. Turning the unit on / off takes milliseconds with no delay in use.
PERFORMANCES
Max capacity 5 kg
Min. capacity 5 g
Precision 1 g
CONNECTIVITY
iPhone® 4S and later
Android 4.3 et compatible with Bluetooth Smart
FUNCTIONS
Tare function
Liquid conversion g/ml (Press the M/UNIT button briefly to change the units: g , ml,oz,fl.oz ,g.)
Auto off function
Auto off
Timer
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Product 26 x 16x 1.6 cm
Packaging 27.6 x 17.5 x 5.2 cm
Weight net/gross 627/972 g
The App
TERRAILLON, Wellness Coach app
This has downloads of 1,160 with a rating of 2 out of 5. Unfortunately, I have a passion for ideas of this technology but would have to agree with the app rating which I have tried on a few phones. The help files within the app are written in French. The App requires access to you phone. (what are app designers thinking of?)
INTELLIGENT WEIGHING allows you toWeigh the food, select it in the database and the application indicates the nutritional composition.
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MONITORING OF NUTRITIONAL VALUES
The NutriTab allows long-term tracking of your energy intake: calories and the five main Recommended Daily Intake (RDI) – Proteins, carbohydrates, fats, fiber and sodium. The
scan function feature allows you to scan barcodes of more than 40 000 foods and display the energy values of those meals
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The Brand:
The company was founded in France in 1946, By the 1970s, Terraillon S.A. made up over 80% of the bathroom and kitchen scales market. The product comes with a 2 years warranty against material and manufacturing defects. This is great to see the manufactures confident in the products to give a 2-year warranty.
The Terraillon range does not stop at the Kitchen scales with options for Wristband activity trackers, Body fat analyser, Sleep sensors, Arm blood pressure monitor, these can be connected via the App and do a vintage Tradition 500. Other options –http://www.terraillon.com/en/taxonomy/term/2
You are what you eat. If your one of those people that on January 1st joins a Gym and 3 months later never going, then if you use the Terraillon NutriTab you can continue to use the Kitchen scales as a standalone unit without the phone app.
If you set your Goals and stick to them this is certainly a winner. Analyse and improve your daily intake (calories, fat, carbohydrates, protein, fibre and sodium) via the graphics.
The humble scales has come along way in the last few years offering more than just your body weight..
I am not one to step on a scales often and not because of the fear of what I will read but because I dont have one nor would I bother looking for one to keep in check what the figures might read overtime, I usually let my belt do that or which clothes either stay up or cant fit no more.
The Terraillon R-Link has much more to offer than the conventional scales but first check out the unboxing below…
R-Link is the thinnest scale in the world with only 12,5 mm height. It analyses your weight, BMI and your body composition (body fat and water, muscle and bone masses). It connects to the free Wellness Coach app where you can monitor your progress and get free advice to reach your goals.
Yeah it comes with an app just like kettles and lights do in your home today,If that bothers you get use to the idea of apps and connected tech in your home because its here to stay. The app is available on both Android and iOS platforms..
The Build Quality..
Well its built like a tank..Putting it mildly and it also weighs like one too,its by no means light comapred to a standard scales but you are getting one that will last quite some time so its worth its weight in this respect. Its got an LCD display up top with three virtual keys to toy with being “Set -Up and Down”
Its a toe and fingerprint magnet so socks on never mind underneath you wont see nor will anyone else unless they fancy a nosey of the underside which is home to the pairing button and power supply. Its also sat on 4 feet raised with rubber caps to keep it steady in one place. It blends in nicely on a tiled or wodden floor too given its neutral colour..
To use the scales is simple once set up via the app and this measures more than your weight and more than one person can use it, Up to 8 people can use this so it ideal for any household if they are bothered about themeselves. To wake it up you just stand on it,nothing to press or buttons to fiddle with I like that it reminds me of mobile phones with tap to wake.. Pairing it a first was a bit of a nightmare but it was sorted eventually and you have to sign up to the app which collects data,This might be a put off for some. Aside your weight it also measures body mass index (BMI) bone,muscle,fat and water. Its more than enough for most.. You can also set targets and get activity reports.
The Scales is really aimed at those whom want to keep a check on more than their weight and would most likely suit athletes or fitness finatics for example of for those who want some kind of information delivered to them daily but not the entire offerings here, For me my interest was weight and this was what I kept my eye on over the last few weeks on and off between holidays and trips I had to do.For the money you are getting a solid piece of equipment with an easy to read display but would be an overkill for the average householder in one sense but a really good looking and info based machine nonetheless.
Features Rundown
Body composition analyser
R-Link analyses your weight, your Body Mass Index and your body composition : body fat, muscle mass, body water and bone mass. Especially useful when you follow your weight in order to lose the bad kilos (fat) while maintaining muscle mass.
Thinnest scale in the world
Terraillon innove with the Slim technology: thanks to the feet directly integrated in the platform and the fusion of the glass and the metal, R-Link presents a height of only 12.5 mm. You can now store more easily the thinnest scale in the world.
Wellness Coach App
R-Link connects to the Terraillon Wellness Coach app available on iOS and Android. Set your goals and get free advice scientifically validated to reach them.
Smart connectivity
R-Link can be connected with 8 smartphones and / or tablets simultaneously. Handy if each member of the family has his own smartphone.
Design
Get a better weighing comfort thanks to the large metallic platform. The large backlit LCD screen provides you a better readability.
