Wireless charging is slowly getting big but with many phones coming without it is annoying, In fact so annoying it has stopped me buying some. True Wireless earbuds also now have wireless charging on deck and this is something to take not with products now on the market that caters for three products at one but we all dont have such products so this is a cheap alternative if you fancy picking one up.
Given it is at the lower end 5W scale it is a good start even to see how convenient it is to have one and just drop your device down without the need to plug in a cable this will also give your port a longer life too as they tend to wear down and stop working.
Fancy a new gift idea or just something to treat yourself with? Well this might just be one option which is really cool and not an expensive buy either and you should check it out. This is really simple and easy to use with no fuss on the connection side and you just lay your smartphone down on the plate at the base of the lamp and away you go for charging. Not only that you get a bluetooth speaker built in to play some tunes whilst your phone is on charge which is great, Solid build to ensures longevity of the product with a small lamp with 3 modes to suit the mood you cant go wrong for around 30 quid. See the video below for the Apollo lamp in action.
Poly (“Poly” – formerly Plantronics and Polycom), has unveiled a full range of video endpoints that dramatically simplify the video conferencing experience for Zoom Rooms. Poly has announced two new purpose-built all-in-one video bars, the Poly Studio X30 and Poly Studio X50. The Poly Studio X Series does not require an external PC or Mac to drive the Zoom Rooms experience and features new Poly MeetingAI capabilities for breakthrough audio and video experiences built on machine learning and artificial intelligence. In addition, Poly announced that the G7500 video operating system will also support the Zoom Rooms experience natively.
This range of devices means that Zoom Rooms can be easily deployed in meeting rooms of all sizes, from huddle rooms to board rooms, with the enterprise-grade quality for which Poly is known. Together, these solutions put the “mojo” back into meetings with technology that is easy to deploy, easy to manage, and easy to use.
“Customers love Zoom because it offers an unparalleled video experience – and now with the Poly Studio X Series, using Zoom in a huddle room or conference room becomes even easier and more powerful,” said Eric S. Yuan, chief executive officer, Zoom. “A conference room with a single purpose-built device running Zoom means customers get simplicity, ease-of-use, and innovation at their fingertips – core tenets of our Zoom product offering.”
Open offices and flexible workforces mean the experience in huddle and meeting rooms has got to be right to keep workers connected. Following the launch of the Poly G7500 for mid- to large-sized meeting rooms and the award-winning Poly Studio plug-and-play USB video bar for huddle rooms, Poly is bringing greater choice and flexibility to address the needs of all meeting spaces with its Poly Studio X30 and Poly Studio X50 devices. Poly’s line of video devices is designed to work seamlessly with modern collaboration applications to streamline the experience, completely reinvented with support for 4K Ultra high definition (UHD).
Poly also introduced Poly MeetingAI features that improve all aspects of the meeting experience. Advanced noise suppression makes it easy to hear the human voices while simultaneously blocking the typing, pen clicking, or candy unwrapping that may be happening at the same time. New unmatched video production rules automatically allow remote employees to truly see the faces and the context of what is happening, without requiring anyone in the room to touch a remote or reconfigure a setting.
“We’re constantly looking at how we can modernise the way people work, and that means making collaboration much simpler—with the software of their choice,” said Joe Burton, president and chief executive officer at Poly. “Our completely refreshed line of video devices is designed to drastically streamline that experience of walking into any meeting room and starting a meeting instantly and easily.”
Powerful and simple Poly Studio X30 and Poly Studio X50
The Poly Studio X30, ideal for small offices or huddle rooms, supports 4K UHD video and built-in wireless content sharing capabilities, all in a compact design. The Poly Studio X30 supports the full range of Poly MeetingAI capabilities, so it packs a boardroom experience into a small box. Seamless content collaboration is enabled wirelessly. The video bar’s premium audio engineering offers plenty of pickup power.
The Poly Studio X50, the larger of the two new solutions, boasts even greater pickup range and high-quality speakers to suit the needs of mid-size conference rooms. In addition to the new Poly MeetingAI features, the Poly Studio X50 supports dual screens for Zoom Rooms, greatly expanding the capabilities to support the needs of larger conference rooms. It also supports 4K UHD video, 5x zoom, wireless content sharing, audio input/output and a room-thundering stereo speaker system.
Flexible installation means both Poly Studio X models can sit, stand or be mounted wherever desired, with downward facing connection ports making this flexibility possible. To make it even easier to install and use, Poly also announced the new Poly TC8 touch controller that offers a native Zoom Rooms interface, high-performance, and a single power-over-ethernet cable so there is no need to stretch cables or cords across tables to connect to the video bar.
Craig Durr, senior analyst, Wainhouse Research said, “The Poly Studio X Series paired with a native Zoom Rooms experience will simplify deployment for IT administrators while providing end-users with a streamlined experience.”
G7500 for Zoom
Poly also announced that its G7500 video endpoint for mid- to large-sized conference rooms will run the Zoom Rooms app natively, completing its family of video conferencing products. The Poly G7500 combines content collaboration and video conferencing capabilities in one device, integrating advanced audio features, wireless content sharing and 4K UHD video. The G7500 can be combined with an array of camera, microphone and display options for an immersive audio and video experience in larger conference rooms and training rooms.
A full suite of Zoom-enabled appliances from Poly
Today’s announcements round out a full complement of Zoom-enabled endpoints from Poly. The Poly Studio USB video bar is already certified for Zoom, as is the Poly EagleEye Cube USB camera. Poly’s VVX line of desk phones support Zoom Phone, and Poly’s line of noise-cancelling headsets offer great audio when used with Zoom on Macs or PCs, or with a smartphone.
In addition to supporting Zoom Rooms natively, the Studio X Series, like the Poly G7500, also supports the full breadth of conferencing capabilities through open standards like Open SIP.
Studio X series pricing and availability
The Poly Studio X30 and Poly Studio X50 will be priced at $2,199 and $3,499 respectively, including the Poly TC8, and will be available for pre-order in November with general availability in North America, Europe and select additional countries by December 2019. The Poly G7500 for Zoom will be available as a software update for the G7500 in December 2019.
Competition in the telecoms world has heated up things a bit with a new player in town but there is a catch or two, It is belong to eir who have not had it easy over the last while and there is no shops and phones. It is all web based and similar to what is on offer elsewhere by the eir owner. eir also will have no hand on this when it comes to customer service and as we know customer service goes along way and it will in time tell just how good this is going to be assuming the uptake will be a big one.
The pricing on offer for the first 100,000 customers stands at 9.99 a month which is undercutting everyone else out there as it stands now but this move might just see others drop their price and there is nothing better than competition in my book but this whole thing just reminds me or the meteor/eir thing and ID mobile and ID mobile did not last too long. This is a rolling plan something I am on with another network paying €25 a month for today
To join you just bring your number or sign up and you will pay €10 up front which is not bad and the data allowance is the one to watch as we now consume more data than ever before and you get a whopping 80GB, So to cap off what is on offer it is all calls,sms your 80GB data and 10GB data of roaming but all this falls under the FUP policy and if you are outside the EU and roam you will be hit hard in the pocket paying big bucks there.
Usage outside of your inclusive allowances will be charged as follows:
Voicemail – Free
Additional Minutes – 30c/Min
SMS – 15c per SMS
See the roaming charges below. You can see more in the PRICING guide
Fair usage – 45,000 minutes and 10,000 SMS which being honest is fine most of us today use social media or Whats App for example to communicate, I think myself I get bout 5 text a week and send the same so no fear of going outside the limits or calls for that matter.
Is this a good deal? On paper yes once you dont roam outside the EU but you can see more at https://shop.gomo.ie/ I will be back with a review on the service in a few weeks and just lets see how customer service works out.
When everyone on your Christmas gift list has it all already, then it’s time to think outside the box and get creative. Luckily, FUJIFILM Imagine has you covered, with tons of customisable and sentimental gifts ideas for loved ones who, on the face of it, are impossible to buy for.
SNAP. CREATE. GIFT
FUJIFILM Imagine know that photos locked away on your smart phone hold the secret to amazing Christmas gifts. Simply choose photos of your family and friends and use them to create personalised presents through the FUJIFILM Imagine mobile app, online, and on touch screen kiosks in store nationwide. With lots of quirky options, ideal for stocking fillers and secret santas, your creativity will know no bounds. Choose from personalised jigsaws, teddies, mugs, iPad covers and much, much more. Then, wrap it all up with personalised gift-wrapping paper to really bring a smile to their faces this festive season.
GET SEMTIMENTAL WITH PICTURE BOOKS AND CANVAS PRINTS
For those extra special people on the list, why not put together a scrap book full of memories close to both your hearts? Bring your digital photos to life by printing them in a luxury photo book that can be treasured forever. Photo books can be customised online with heartfelt text and an array of decorative backgrounds, borders, and embellishments. For the interior lover in your life, opt for eye catching framed canvases instead, perfect for adding to walls and displays.
Gift availability varies in-store – call in-store, visit www.fujifilmimagine.ie, or download the FUJIFILM Imagine App. You can collect in-store at selected FUJIFILM Imagine stores in Ireland or if you want to send it as a gift, worldwide delivery to an address of your choosing is available.
On October 14, International E-waste Day takes place for the second time, aiming to reduce the burden that e-waste places on the environment and save natural resources. More than 100 organizations from 44 countries stand behind the initiative to encourage recycling of e-waste.
Fifty million metric tonnes of e-waste is generated every globally year. Much of it is handled in an unsafe way, causing pollution, human health hazards and the loss of valuable finite resources. E-waste is the world’s fastest growing waste stream and most countries have difficulties handling these vast amounts of discarded products in a responsible and resource efficient way. In 2016, only 20 percent of electronic waste was recycled globally.
International E-waste Day puts a spotlight on the fact that, while the focus has been on collecting products, not enough effort has gone into building infrastructure for processing the waste or safely recovering used materials. This has led to a shortage of facilities where e-waste can be managed safely. Instead, e-waste is mixed with residual waste, where it is often incinerated, placed in landfill, or exported to developing countries. E-waste exporters generally choose destinations lacking effective legislation that regulates how e-waste should be handled.
In these countries, products are manually disassembled, burned in the open air or dissolved in acid by local laborers, including children, without adequate protective equipment — leading to severe health problems. Electronic products contain a number of toxic substances hazardous to human health, with documented risk to the brain nervous system, lungs and kidneys as well as links to certain cancers. Toxic residues can leak and contaminate the soil, air and water, affecting surrounding ecosystems where the local communities grow their food, hunt and fish. The hazardous substances are also spread to other continents through the air and the sea.
To prevent e-waste, the global sustainability certification TCO Certified has a circular approach to the production and consumption of IT products. By requiring that IT products are durable, repairable and upgradeable as well as recyclable, products can live longer and materials can be recovered.
“There is not one big solution to this problem — it’s all about taking many small steps in the right direction. For example, with TCO Certified, generation 8, the use of hazardous substances in IT products is reduced or eliminated, to enable recycling of materials when the product has reached the end of its usable life.” says Andreas Rehn, Development Manager at TCO Development, the organization behind TCO Certified.
He continues:
“TCO Certified also requires that important spare parts are made available and that batteries are replaceable so we don’t have to discard products just because the battery has lost its capacity.”
What you can do
Use your products for as long as possible. This is the single most effective thing you can do to minimize e-waste and the negative effects on our planet.
Choose products that are designed to enable a more circular model and can live multiple lives by being repaired, upgraded and refurbished.
Consider if someone else might find the product useful when you no longer use it. Sell it or donate to charity.
Make sure the product is recycled in a safe and responsible way at the end of its usable life.
Those who are familiar with Amazon products will know too well how they work but this one is on another level as you can actually see something this time,Yes there is other products from Amazon that do the same but I have not tried them so hear me out because there is plenty like me and most might just have the standard echo in one gen or another.
First the unboxing experience.
The UI is pretty simple to use and easy to navigate,setting up and customising is simple and you have many options hopefully more will follow though later on. I left mine with a flip clock and news information and have it placed on my bedside locker as it come in handy in many ways than the usual use for such as due to the screen there is alot more on offer and the screen size is good enough to watch things on and the quality.
The echo show 5 is basically your echo dot with a screen and much more if you make use of it you can browse the web although might be a bit awkward for some due to its shape but for me it was fine,you can use google search watch netflix and much more and depending on the skills you have or what is available to you and for you. We can do all the good things like ask for the weather and get a visual response and as I have said I often feel like a fool speaking to these things but this time is different, I you have IoT in your house you are also on a win especially if you have security cameras as you can view them on screen but you cant do anything which is fine you just get a bigger picture than you might on your smartphone but check out the video below If you have a friend that has one it is cool as you can do video calling I tested this out on myself again seen in video review.
I am surprised more skills are not available for this yet as it has many benefits even such as radio stations there is little to chose from but you do have TuneIn but we could have much more skills and this could be a one stop shop for many people, I have more IoT tech coming and will be going over things again later on and to see how the integration is as a whole as for now I just have several camera skills on it and some other and these work great. It is a convenient hub great for setting alarms getting news and weather and much more and worth its price if you take it up on all the offerings it has, I now watch you tube and Netflix on it for example and it keeps my phone free and it is not a cumbersome lump on your bedside locker either it just fits nicely. Another thing to note is the sound quality it has great bass and rich sound this is important and adds to the experience.
For those worried about privacy there is a camera shutter key but for the folks that worry about the rest I always say turn the like of this tech off when not in use which is what I do.
One small niggle I found was that smart menu did not always show but im sure a software update will fix that. Other than that it is one of the best pieces of tech worth the money right now.
Recently we reviewed the KASA SPOT KC 100 indoor home security camera which is a neat product and cost effective too and offers a full suite of features. TP-LINK have sent us their outdoor version this time and a smartbulb to go with it as the have a full range of IoT products which can be all used through their app. Check out the KASA KC 100 here..
The KC 200 is an outdoor camera which is weatherproof and fully featured and it is simple to install too which is important.
Features.
Outdoor 1080p hd imaging,Security camera,Hd resolution provides sharp images,Free cloud storage,130 degree viewing angle,Night vision up to 25feet, Motion & sound detection,2-way audio for listening & talking,Siren,Weatherproof ip65,10 foot usb cable,Magnetic mount,Ios & android smart app,Smart cctv solution.
The Kasa Filament smartbulb is a nice option to change the mood in your home or office space with a range of features.
Compatibility – Works with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant for Voice Control and IFTTT;
No Hub Required – Works with any Wi-Fi router without the need for a separate hub or paid subscription service;
Dimmable Soft Warm White – With dimming range from 1% to 100%, set the right brightness for any mood or activity;
Remote Access – Control your lights from anywhere with your tablet or smartphone using the free Kasa app (Android 4.1 or higher/iOS 8 or higher);
Scenes and Schedules – Set schedules to switch on and off automatically when you’re home or away. Combine your lights with other TP-Link smart devices in a Scene and control them with a single button.
HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, unveiled its full range of phones for Christmas 2019 at an event in The Dean hotel in Dublin on Wednesday, 9th October. Guests were introduced to the newly launched Nokia 7.2 smartphone with triple camera, as well as the rugged Nokia 800 Tough and the classic, 90s-style Nokia 2720 Flip.
You can see more images of the devices and more HERE. Will you be picking up one of the new devices if so let us know…
Nokia has the whole family covered – from photography fans to first-timers and adventure addicts. With Nordic design heritage alongside the latest Android experiences which just keep getting better, a Nokia phone is a gift that will put smiles on faces and last the test of time.
Guests checking out the new range of Nokia phones at The Dean included artists, Jill & Gill, stylist, Corina Gaffey, illustrator, Conor Merriman, and DJ, January Winters. Mince pies and Christmas tunes got the festive vibes going, while guests had fun testing out the durability of the new waterproof Nokia 800 Tough by dunking it in water tanks.
SOCIAL IMAGES AT THE EVENT
Repro Free: 09/10/2019 pictured at the Nokia Christmas press day in the Dean Hotel in Dublin, where guests were introduced to the full range of Nokia phones for Christmas 2019. Guests enjoyed a first look at the newly launched Nokia 7.2, Nokia 6.2, Nokia 800 Tough and Nokia 2720 Flip. Picture Andres Poveda
Repro Free: 09/10/2019 pictured at the Nokia Christmas press day in the Dean Hotel in Dublin, where guests were introduced to the full range of Nokia phones for Christmas 2019. Guests enjoyed a first look at the newly launched Nokia 7.2, Nokia 6.2, Nokia 800 Tough and Nokia 2720 Flip. Picture Andres Poveda
Repro Free: 09/10/2019 pictured at the Nokia Christmas press day in the Dean Hotel in Dublin, where guests were introduced to the full range of Nokia phones for Christmas 2019. Guests enjoyed a first look at the newly launched Nokia 7.2, Nokia 6.2, Nokia 800 Tough and Nokia 2720 Flip. Picture Andres Poveda
Repro Free: 09/10/2019 Jim O'Brien pictured at the Nokia Christmas press day in the Dean Hotel in Dublin, where guests were introduced to the full range of Nokia phones for Christmas 2019. Guests enjoyed a first look at the newly launched Nokia 7.2, Nokia 6.2, Nokia 800 Tough and Nokia 2720 Flip. Picture Andres Poveda
Repro Free: 09/10/2019 pictured at the Nokia Christmas press day in the Dean Hotel in Dublin, where guests were introduced to the full range of Nokia phones for Christmas 2019. Guests enjoyed a first look at the newly launched Nokia 7.2, Nokia 6.2, Nokia 800 Tough and Nokia 2720 Flip. Picture Andres Poveda
According to new research from Counterpoint, Nokia smartphones are number one for security and software updates. With a Nokia smartphone, you receive two years of OS upgrades and three years of monthly security patches, so your phone gets better with time.
The new Nokia phones announced this autumn range from €99 to €299 and come at great value for the whole family. Find them in store or online from late October onwards. Watch out for updates on where you can pick them up as always on techbuzzireland.
