I have been using STM bags for a few years now and they are my chosen product to carry my tech goods about which I use daily as they are robust and reliable and I have never had an issue with them. The New Myth collection once again highlights the great build quality and functionality of these bags and I can recommend these with ease if you are looking for a new bag to hold your expensive cargo.
The Myth line is comprised of a 28L capacity backpack, 18L backpack, laptop brief, and laptop sleeve, as well as two storage accessory items—the Must Stash and the larger Dapper Wrapper. Each pack and brief boasts abundant storage, divided into roomy sections that easily house daily essentials: a laptop, tablet, phone, and documents (the roomier backpacks even have enough space to house incidentals such as a lightweight jacket or lunch bag).
Suspended tech cells for digital gear provide ample protection for fragile contents, and numerous zippers and pockets throughout the bags help ensure that all smaller items (batteries, cables, pens, etc.) remain organised and safely in place. Check out the in depth look at the Laptop Brief below in the video.
We love to take pictures and that is a given and in Ireland we are no different to anywhere else in the world. The Midlands is full of astonishing landscapes as well as popular historical sights and therefore one of the top destinations in Ireland and also perfect for holiday breaks!
Naturally, many people like to share their adventures and what they experience on Instagram every day. The folks at the Maldron Hotel Portlaoise asked themselves: “what are the most Instagrammed spots in the Midlands?”
For their in-depth research, they analysed the most popular locations in the Midlands using over 30,000 hashtags to see which spots in Co. Offaly, Co. Laois, Co. Longford and Co. Westmeath are posted most on Instagram by locals and tourists. It is a nice spot down there and I have stayed in this hotel myself and there is much to see and do.
The Top 10, in list format are:
1. Clonmacnoise
2. Birr Castle Gardens
3. Rock of Dunamase
4. Emo Court
5. Lough Ree
6. Lough Boora Discovery Park
7. Sean’s Bar
8. Charleville Castle
9. Lough Ennell
10. Slieve Bloom Mountains
Lifesize®, a global innovator of video collaboration and meeting productivity solutions, have announced the launch of Lifesize Dash™, a software-based solution for real-time video collaboration designed for mini meeting spaces and affordable for organisations of any size.
“Mini spaces and huddle rooms are quickly becoming the go-to location for meetings in today’s fast paced, collaborative environment,” explained Craig Malloy, CEO of Lifesize. “We designed Lifesize Dash as a way to help maximise productivity in these spaces while still offering the benefits of larger meeting room solutions. Now, companies have another option that is simple, cost-effective, and above all else, intuitive for their users.”
According to Frost & Sullivan, many of the 32 million small meeting spaces or “huddle rooms” in offices around the world go largely unused because they lack anything more than a phone for team members to communicate and collaborate together. Lifesize Dash cost-effectively transforms these underutilised rooms into collaboration hotspots, empowering more teams to be more productive more often.
Lifesize Dash uses WebRTC technology to enable video, audio and web meetings on inexpensive Chromeboxä devices from Acer and Asus and offers easy-to-use meeting controls, centralised management and automatic updates for a truly effortless meeting experience. Lifesize Dash seamlessly integrates with a variety of third-party USB cameras and audio devices including AVer, Logitech, Huddly, MXL and others, so customers can create the best meeting room solution for their unique needs.
Lifesize recently completed an extensive beta test program for Lifesize Dash with overwhelmingly positive feedback. The program involved more than 90 participants, including current customers and evaluators interested in a low-cost mini room video solution, and influencers looking for innovative solutions to recommend to their audiences.
“It’s really simple to setup and use,” said Marius van Wyk, director of operations and technical at SkyGroup Communications. “The quality is surprisingly good. Great software solution for small huddle spaces.”
Existing and new customers who subscribe to the Lifesize cloud-based service (Between Oct. 30, 2018 – Jan. 31, 2019) will receive a free Lifesize Dash subscription. For more information about Lifesize Dash, please visit www.lifesize.com/video-conferencing-solutions/lifesize-dash.
Tesco mobile have been expanding the Nokia portfolio of handsets over the last few months coming in with the Nokia 3310 the 8110 and Nokia2.1 over the last while. Now Tesco Mobile have the all new Nokia 5.1 in stock. This is good to see and good for HMD seeing their devices stocked in MVNOs too.
The upgraded Nokia 5 has a large Full HD+ 5.5’’ IPS display with an 18:9 ratio that’s ideal for watching videos, browsing and gaming. The higher resolution ensures the content looks sharper as well as bigger. Sculpted from a single block of aluminium, the new Nokia 5.1 goes through a precise machining process to achieve its refined look. From the beautifully rounded corners to the perfect way it fits in your hand, every detail shows a dedication to high-quality craftsmanship.
Featuring native 720p high definition or interpolated 1080p Full HD video at 30 frames per second, the GoXtreme Rebel action cam captures all of life’s adventures in stunning detail. The built-in 2″ (5cm) colour display allows users to perfectly frame, set up and playback recordings while the 140º wide angle view and photo resolution options of up to 16MP ensure everybody is ‘in the picture’.
On board WiFi offers the ultimate in convenience delivering a live view on smartphone using the free companion app whilst also facilitating the transfer of videos and photos from the camera to the smartphone for sharing with family and friends. We will today unbox the GoXtreme REBEL and check it out and in the meantime do ask any questions you might have below or on social.
Need a new gaming mouse with all the tech you can think of packed on board. Check out this one we have just got to review from ROCCAT. This is an RGB gaming mouse which is wireless and no lag,owl-eye optical sensor and comes with intelligent charging dock. We will check it out over the coming week or so and see how it performs so if you have any questions feel free to ask.. See more on it HERE
Next up from ROCCAT is the KHAN AIMO headphones with for gamers.. These also come with RGB lighting and off the bat look and feel really comfortable. These however are a wired headset with simple controls on board and are very robust. Check out the unboxing below while we test run these and if you have any questions feel free to ask… Also check out the ROCCAT gaming mouse HERE
HMD Global has partnered with iKydz, Great news for the Irish internet safety company, to offer parents peace of mind this Christmas as they purchase their child’s first smartphone. HMD Global will give parents the opportunity to trial iKydz Mobile free of charge for 3 months* with the Nokia 1 and Nokia 2.1, Nokia’s most affordable smartphones yet.
iKydz Mobile gives parents total control of their child’s device when they are connected to the internet. It allows parents to apply age-based restrictions, schedule online access, monitor how long their child has spent online, see what they’ve been viewing, filter different types of content, block unsuitable websites and apps, or shut off internet access completely.
“Parents are increasingly concerned about protecting their children online, and we want to support them,” said Lisa Higgins, Ireland Business Manager for HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones. “Whether they are worried about the type of content their child is viewing, or the amount of screen time they have each day, iKydz Mobile is a great tool for helping parents keep their children safe online. Coupled with our affordable Nokia 1 or Nokia 2.1 devices, parents can feel confident and assured in giving their child their first smartphone this Christmas.”
John Molloy, iKydz founder and CEO said: “We are delighted to be partnering with HMD Global to ensure more children are able to access the internet safely and appropriately. iKydz’s mission is to give parents peace of mind, empowering them to set and maintain boundaries around the online lives of their children.
“Getting your first mobile phone or other connected device is an exciting moment for any child but can be slightly worrying for parents. Our simple to install and easy to use technology allows parents to have confidence, while at the same time enabling children to navigate the Internet safely.”
The Nokia 1 with iKydz Mobile offer is available for €99 and the Nokia 2.1 with iKydz Mobile offer is available for €129 exclusively from Carphone Warehouse, from 8th November 2018.
UberEats is launching in Ireland on Thursday and will be powered by the same convenient and cashless technology that helps you get from A to B. UberEats connects users to dishes from top restaurants across Ireland, available in Dublin, Cork, Limerick and Galway.
From this Thursday, Uber will launch their popular food app – Uber Eats – in four cities across Ireland. Starting at lunchtime on 8th November, people in Dublin, Cork, Limerick and Galway can use their phones to order their next meal at the touch of an app.
The popular app has expanded to more than 75 towns and cities across the UK over the last year and this marks the company’s first launch in Ireland. Already more than 30,000 people have downloaded the Uber Eats app despite the service not yet being available in Ireland.
The Uber Eats app enables anyone to order a meal from well-known brands and local favourites including Eddie Rocket’s, Leo Burdock and Brother Hubbard.
People in Ireland can download the Uber Eats app and order from hundreds of restaurants on their smartphone (available for iOS and Android), or by visitingubereats.com.
The app is powered by the same technology that helps you get from A to B and allows you to track your delivery and pay (and tip) using the same account you use for Uber. No cash required.
Here’s how to order using Uber Eats:
1. Download the free app or go to ubereats.com to see all the restaurants available in your area. You can sign in using your existing Uber account or create a new one.
2. Tell us your location – you can select your home, office or any other address.
3. Find the perfect meal – browse local restaurants or search by cuisine type or dietary requirements to find exactly what your taste buds are asking for.
4. Place your order – pick the items you want right now or schedule your order to the arrive whenever is most convenient for you.
5. Track the progress of the delivery – get updates as your order is prepared and delivered to your destination. Enjoy!
The app is available every day of the week from 8:00am – midnight.
For local restaurants, the Uber Eats app means more business with additional options for delivery and thousands of potential new customers.
The Uber Eats app also offers flexible work opportunities for those with bikes or scooters, choosing when and where they want to work.
Peadar Golden, Head of Uber Eats in Ireland, said:“We’re really excited to launch Uber Eats in Ireland after months of anticipation. The fact that more than 30,000 people have already downloaded the app speaks to the big consumer demand for food delivery in Ireland. Now people in Dublin, Cork, Limerick, and Galway can get great food at the touch of a button delivered straight to their home or office. We’ve partnered with hundreds of restaurants, so there’s something for everyone’s taste.”
For a limited time, new customers can receive €10 off their first delivery (€15 minimum order). To redeem the offer enter the code ‘EATSIRELAND’ into the payments section of their Uber Eats app and click apply.
