TrackR Pixel is a product that was developed out of a bad experience, One of the developers losing keys of a car on a beach with the tide rising to the car with the keys lost, they developed a solution to the problem the TrackR. TrackR pixel is connected via an app (TrackR) and allows an easyway to find misplaced items using your smartphone.
The TrackR Pixel is small and lightweight so it can be connected to your car keys, luggage etc This Bluetooth tracker can be used to enable a ringer and lights up so you can find even in the dark.You can also find your phone by pressing the button on TrackR pixel to make it ring loudly –even on silent. You can also use the TrackR pixelfor Family Sharing with multiple people, connected to the house keys, house phone or even the family pet.
(Use with caution as the unit is not waterproof.) If yourkey/ bag etc are lost outside of your phone Bluetooth range, then you can rely on Crowd Locate TrackR’s Crowd Locate network will automatically start looking for your item. If another TrackR user walks by your item, you’ll receive an anonymous update with your missing item’s last known location.
The TrackR doesn’t require an annual subscription which means one set up your good to go. If you one of those people that have left a phone in a taxi, lost your keys, left a bag behind in a hotel or just misplace an item now and again the TrackR Pixel may be the route to go down. If you’re thinking of a stocking filler for a friend or colleague that has a habit of leaving things behind them, this may be a perfect choice. Don’t leave it until it’s too late and the item is lost to get one.
There has been rumours of the China bound device for some weeks now but its finally official. This one also is the first device from HMD Global to sport a glass back and it will also come in White in two versions with a 4GB RAM and a 6GB RAM model to pick from. The device is set to go on sale next week costing around €300 – €350 respectively. And an added bonus here to take in is it will come with BOTHIE which is only available on the current flagship the Nokia 8.
On launching the Nokia 7 Juho Sarvikas, Chief Product Officer, HMD Global said….
“To some people, a smartphone is purely functional, to others it’s a vital luxury accessory, a cannot-live-without partner that reflects so much of their personal style and lifestyle. Nokia 7 is a design-led style-icon that doesn’t compromise on functionality. We’ve packed in our latest innovations, like Dual-Sight, which gave rise to the Bothie phenomenon – a culturally relevant feature that has captured the imaginations of content creators around the world. Unique capabilities and iconic style encapsulate Nokia 7.”
Exterior
Corning gorilla glass fuselage
7000 series aluminum alloy frame
16 million pixel Zeiss lens, f1.8 aperture, 80 wide angle camera
Front 1.4um pixels, f2.0 aperture, ~ 84 wide-angle camera
5.2-inch full HD display
internal
Monthly real-time updates, safer native Android system
High-pass Xiao Long 630 eight-core processor
Nokia OZO captures and plays back audio technology
4GB or 6GB RAM
64GB 1 storage space and support for expandable storage 2(up to 128GB)
Cheap and cheerful,look good and do the job for €19.99 you can’t go wrong really..
The Urbanista brand is a company naming tech after cities around the world and the tech comes in all flavours and colours which mostly move away from the typical industry standard look and especially colour,there is a wide variety and they all look nice in their own way albeit it some may look to clean but that’s how they roll and their products are good on a whole.
San Francisco Latte Machiatto
The colour is appealing to me don’t ask why it just is and they look really nice to boot they are your typical earphone with the bells an whistles you would expect to find on any really and they look well with a flat cable provided I prefer this over your typical rounded cable which tends to get knotted up easily and if you want that “tangle free” cable,here is where it’s at…
The earbuds however are what is now seen as “the norm” with that Apple look to them which many a brand have taken onboard and these types or buds are normally down on my list of choice but they fit nicely and are shaped for that ergonomic fit. They come with an inline remote which is quite handy too and this allows allows you to take calls, pause and play your tunes or skip between tracks simply and effectively.
The sound is quite good given their price point and users indoors in particular will enjoy the experience however once outdoors that experience drops somewhat as any similar earbud would but in general the sound reproduction is good and does not sound tinny as you would normally find on cheaper earphones,needless to say these would suit me indoors rather than outdoors and it’s where I will continue to use them.
Overall the presentation of the package is good,simple and the product is robust and light and the tangle free element is a bonus, For the price they command it’s a good deal compared to similar alternatives out there today and with the selection of stand out colours that they have on offer they are worth checking out if you are the average joe just wanting something to do a good job at an affordable price point.
With over 20 years experience in the transport industry and mobile coms I’ve seen changes and we’re not done yet. Online shopping has boomed over the last few years and will continue to do so but this comes with problems especially with clothes. Why you ask? There is several reasons such as size and the colour settings on your PC/Laptop which can give you a false impression of the actual colour of the item itself.
I have been caught out with this myself with phone cases strangely enough and I am to only blame myself and the saying is true its better to see in the hand than via your screen and many a time I have dissed something I did see on-screen until I held it personally so nobody is exempt from this behaviour and perhaps its a thought you might want to take heed of before jumping onto your PC/LAPTOP before all these annual sales come knocking on the doors.. but lets be honest we cant resist a good deal and personally I shop more so online for personal use but not for clothes,Its the one thing I like to do a phsyically go into a store,see,feel and try on..
Now we are in an era where some companies allow FREE RETURNS using certain vendors to do so this app works in a similar way as reverse logistics can be a bit of a pain in the ass in general for some and turn out to be more hassle than its worth but this is what you signed up for when you shop online particularly from the UK and another bode for Irish shoppers is that many companies will not ship to Ireland which today by default I still find unbelievable but there is ways around this again by using other methods like Address Pal and Parcel Motel to give two examples of popular options here in Ireland.
The biggest problem with online returns is clothing and its for size and colour, yes we do have genuine faulty goods across the board too but I can categorically tell you one of the main issues is clothing,nothing else comes near it when it comes to returns. For the reviews so far on the app I think it will be more hassle than its worth in the long run unless they are prepared to keep at it,the app has been updated today so time will tell just how convenient the app/service is itself or if it’s a inconvenience to the company in the long run.. You can also avail of a drop off point to a local post office..
How does ReturnPal work? its an extension of return my shopping
A. Address Collection – A Postal Operative will collect the package from the postal address provided
B. Post Office drop off – You simply bring the item to the Post Office and present the 2D barcode code generated in the app to the Post Office clerk when dropping off their package.
Then all you need to do is select the retailer you wish to return the item to from the drop down retailer list, or manually input their details.
Within the app you then need to provide payment (if applicable)
A. by using a Credit or Debit card, or
B. through a PayPal account
Features.
There’s a whole range of innovative features for you discover:
• 2D barcode: No printed labels required! Use a 2D barcode for all returns.
• Notifications: Get track and trace alerts on your delivery.
• Transactions: Displays all your transactions (current and past) in one place.
• Settings: Need help? You’ll find Settings, FAQs, T&C and the Contact Us section.
An Irish start-up is aiming to create 1,000 jobs in the south-east region by encouraging employers to hire remote workers. Abodoo, the online portal for remote and flexible careers, announced this target today following an event for regional business-leaders in Gorey last night.
Abodoo is headquartered in Gorey, and has attracted support from open eir and the IDA. It launched in Ireland last month, with plans to launch in the UK in the coming months and to expand globally next year.
Denis Naughten TD, Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment delivered a guest address at Abodoo’s recent event at The Hatch Lab, Gorey via live video link from Dublin.
Commenting today, Vanessa Tierney, co-founder of Abodoo, said: “We have set the ambitious goal of getting one thousand people employed across the south-east region through the Abodoo platform.
“We anticipate this will be a combination of skilled people who are currently unemployed but want to return to work, and people in employment who no longer want the exhausting commute to Dublin.
“We will achieve this goal by encouraging up to 100 companies to hire an average of 10 skilled remote workers each. These will be people living in the south-east region, who can either work from home or from a co-working hub like the Hatch Lab in Gorey, where we are based ourselves.
“We are working with our partners, open eir and the IDA, to identify suitable employers and demonstrate to them the benefits of hiring remote workers.”
Co-founder of Abodoo, Vanessa Tierney, pictured speaking at their recent event on remote working in The Hatch Lab, Gorey.
Cost Savings
Ms. Tierney said an increase in remote working would lead to significant cost-savings for government, employers and workers themselves.
“One of the biggest savings is in relation to transport, and this has knock-on benefits for the environment,” she said. “Remote workers save, on average, between €2,000 and €7,000 and hundreds of hours of travel time per year – just by removing their daily commute. One thousand new remote workers in the south-east would equate to a saving of 235 metric tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions per year.
“The business case for remote working is also strong: companies will save an average of €11,000 per remote employee, and 91 per cent of companies that facilitate remote working experience increased productivity. Companies that promote remote working also report an increase in staff retention of over 50 per cent; and a reduction in absenteeism of 63 per cent.”
Pictured speaking at Abodoo’s recent event on remote working in The Hatch Lab, Gorey was Brendan Mc Donald, IDA Regional Manager, South-East Region.
Ms. Tierney said Abodoo is seeking expressions of interest now from employers interested in hiring skilled remote workers in the south-east region. Employers and those seeking flexible careers can register at www.abodoo.com.
The Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies (DIAS) School of Cosmic Physics will tomorrow (19.10.17) host Professor Giovanna Tinetti of University College London for a public lecture on the exoplanets of the Milky Way. The lecture, entitled ‘Brave New Worlds: The Planets in our Galaxy’ will take place at 6.30pm in Theatre C (O’Connor Theatre – Room H2.22), Science Hub, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4.
Over the past 20 years, over 3,500 exoplanets – i.e. planets that orbit stars other than our Sun – have been discovered in distant planetary systems of the Milky Way. Tomorrow’s lecture will explore these exoplanets and the Earth’s place in our galaxy and, ultimately, in the universe.
AMI is set to run a seminar to help Irish organisations understand the legal requirements of the impending General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the run up to the legislation coming into force.
Pearse Ryan, partner with Arthur Cox Solicitors; Paul Hearns, editor of TechPro magazine; and Steve Mellings, CEO of the Asset Disposal and Information Security Alliance (ADISA); will speak at the event and provide information on companies’ obligations in the face of GDPR.
See the full press release below..
AMI,Ireland’s leading secure IT retirement company, will host a seminar on Thursday, November 23rd in the Fitzwilliam Hotel in Dublin, to help Irish organisations understand the legal requirements of the impending General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The event is open to business and IT professionals eager to identify their obligations in the face of the new legislation, which is now just seven months away.
GDPR is set to come into force in less than eight months’ time, and will have a dramatic effect on how organisations collect and process data. As well as this, companies will have to place renewed focus on ensuring the secure disposal of end of life IT equipment, to prevent sensitive information falling into the wrong hands.
Compliance is not optional and failure to comply with regulatory changes stemming from the legislation will have serious consequences for businesses. Those who fail to demonstrate compliance could find themselves liable to fines of up to 4% of global turnover or €20M, depending on which is greater.
At the event, a number of industry experts will guide attendees through the legal requirements of GDPR and highlight the steps that they need to take to avoid significant fines. Firstly, Pearse Ryan, partner at Arthur Cox solicitors, will instruct attendees on their legal obligations under GDPR, and highlight the steps that they need to take to work towards compliance.
Pearse specialises in the areas of information technology (including IT disputes), sourcing, outsourcing, cyber-security, computer security/fraud, e-commerce and intellectual property (with an emphasis on IT related matters), making him ideally placed to provide an overview of the legal aspects of the incoming legislation.
Steve Mellings, CEO of the Asset Disposal and Information Security Alliance, will also speak at the event. He will focus on helping companies to understand their relationship with their data processor, i.e. the company responsible for processing their data. Understanding this relationship is a crucial element of GDPR. Steve has over 15 years’ experience in asset retirement working with industry, global manufacturers and personally helping to write and implement asset disposal policies for some of the largest organisations in the world.
Finally, Paul Hearns, editor of TechPro Magazine, will present the results of a recent survey carried out by TechPro in association with AMI. The survey sought to identify the potential blind-spots in Irish organisations’ information security strategies in advance of GDPR, and the results reveal some fascinating findings. AMI will also launch a whitepaper highlighting the results of the survey and all event attendees will receive a copy. Coming from a development and security background, Paul has broad experience of enterprise IT and will also host the event.
Event attendees will have the opportunity to network with senior IT decision-makers and GDPR experts, and gain valuable insights into how to prepare for the coming regulation. For more information and to register for the event visit:https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/gdpr-seminar-registration-38386541178. Refreshments will be provided on the day.
Our NOKIA 5 has finally arrived and the first case we check out from our good friends at Terrapin Accessories is the Low Profile Leather Wallet Case with a carbon fibre finish which looks the part and will ensure your new device is fully protected from all angles. Check out the video review and images below and if there is any questions feel free to ask on any of our social chanells linked on the top right and bottom of page.
Features..
Integrated viewing stand
Card slots plus section for cash
Full screen protection
Raised edge for protection of camera lens
Ports and buttons fully accessible
Pocket friendly with integrated wallet
The cases features a super slimline design that adds minimal bulk to the phone. It fits easily in your pocket or handbag for everyday use and includes card slots so you dont need to carry a separate wallet.
Note: Cards should be inserted with the magnetic strip on the right hand side of the slots (towards the phone) as this will ensure they are protected from rare cases of demagnetization.
Custom designed to fit like a glove
This superbly crafted case is custom designed to fit the Nokia 5 perfectly. Precision cut-outs for camera and ports mean you can take photos, charge your phone and listen with headphones without removing the case. All buttons can be used with ease.
Watch films and video chat in comfort
The Nokia 5 case has an integrated multi-angle hands free viewing stand that makes it perfect for video chat and multimedia use.
Advanced phone & screen protection
This Nokia 5 case provides total protection for every aspect of your phone, including the screen. The phone is firmly secured in a form fitting inner shell to ensure theres no risk of it popping out if dropped. The leather flip cover protects the screen when closed and helps prevent breakages in the event of a fall.
Our next case up from Terrapin Accessories is the body case with a built in kickstand which offers ultimate protection and also has the built in kickstand which enables you to conusme media without the need to remove your phone from the case like some case do.This all round so far is my favourite case with rubbers corners and feet a ledge on the front which also allows you to put the device face down and the the best part is as mentioned the kickstand for hassle free media consumption,check the image gallery below and video for more and if you have any quesitons fire away.
Features
Grippy silicone exterior holding points
Hands-free kickstand
Raised lip for screen and camera lens protection
Ports and buttons fully accessible
Advanced dual layer protection
The Nokia 5 case has a unique design which incorporates a silicone front perimeter with a tough hard polycarbonate outer shell. The result is a case that provides impact protection and shock dissipation for your phone. Your screen is also protected when lying face down due to the raised lip silicone perimeter.
Custom designed to fit like a glove
This superbly crafted case is custom designed to fit the Nokia 5 perfectly. Precision cut-outs for camera and ports mean you can take photos, charge your phone and listen with headphones without removing the case. All buttons can be used with ease.
Super grip holding points
With exposed silicone sections built into the exterior shell, this Nokia 5 case provides extra grip precisely where needed. It can be more securely held in the palm of the hand and helps prevents falls from slippery surfaces.
Use hands-free on any surface
The Nokia 5 case features a handy built in kick stand so you can put it down on any surface for hands free use.
