Month: November 2019

DressCode launches first smart shirt. #DressCode #SmartShirt #CashCuff #Fashion

DressCode, The Cambridge-based high-tech fashion start-up, today announced the launch of the world’s first smart shirt. The CashCuff enables contactless payments from the cuff – no wallet, phone or app required.

DressCode designs and sells beautifully tailored shirts, that reflect our digital, eco-caring and high-tech world. These designs now come with a unique bonus, the CashCuff, a contactless payment capability that is discretely embodied in the shirt cuff. A young company, DressCode’s design team was inspired by technology for the design of its shirts, and uses pixels, screen glitches, binary, cursors and other techie themes to create shirts that are truly unique.

“The love of tech had the team itching to create a ‘smart’ shirt,” explained DressCode CEO and founder, Andy Boothman. “We designed CashCuff for the fashion conscious high tech lover, it’s hidden away out of sight, but always there when you want it. This is chic geek. CashCuff is defining fashion-tech, a marriage of the simplicity of contactless payment with exquisite tailoring. Designed with slow-fashion and the environment in mind, DressCode shirts will withstand hundreds of washes making them eco-friendly and extremely good value. 

“With a CashCuff shirt from DressCode, our customers have one less thing to worry about. They have money available on-demand, no wallet…no phone…no problem. It’s perfect for going about your daily routine safe in the knowledge that you have cash on hand whenever you need it.” 

DressCode worked closely with DIGISEQ, a wearable enabler to realise the CashCuff concept, as well as MuchBetter, the payment application behind the CashCuff payment functionality.

“Our technology enables any brand to turn their product into a payment product,” said MuchBetter co-founder, Jens Bader “We make ordinary payments much more rewarding for users and, to date we’ve turned watches, keyfobs, shirts and even Lucozade drinks bottles into payment devices, to suit whatever use case our customers need. DressCode is a fascinating demonstration of our technology in action, and represents the perfect intersection of fashion and technology. There’s a reason more than 300,000 people use MuchBetter as their preferred payment service today, and that number is growing every day.” 

DressCode is on a mission to update the suit and tie, recognising that today’s smart men demand simpler clothing that looks formal enough without a tie yet luxuriously comfortable to wear. DressCode customers are making a subtle statement with their clothing choices: less intrusive, with smart tech that feels natural when used. 

FAQ’s 

Where can I buy it? How much does a CashCuff shirt cost?

DressCode is online retailer, all products are exclusively available from www.dresscodeshirts.co.uk. A CashCuff shirt costs £135 delivered in the UK, it comes gift boxed complete with a matching pocket square.

What tech is involved?

The CashCuff uses NFC (near field communication) technology connected to a Mastercard prepaid card. Using the award winning MuchBetter® digital payment platform, users allocate funds to the shirt. 

Can I switch it off?

Yes, via the MuchBetter platform, CashCuff can be switched off in seconds, rendering it completely useless. It can then be reactivated just as quickly, using MuchBetter. 

What about washing and ironing the shirt?

In the same way you wouldn’t wash your credit card and expert that to keep working, the CashCuff is removable. We believe this creates a more convenient solution for our customers – allowing them move the chip from shirt to shirt. 

Can I Iron it?
Just as you would remove collar stays or cufflinks from your shirt to iron it, you remove your CashCuff chip to iron the shirt. 

Is the CashCuff® a ‘wearable’?

The CashCuff could be described as passive wearable technology, in the form of smart clothing, using EMV waves from POS terminals for power generation. We prefer to describe the CashCuff as smart clothing, offering technology within the construction of the garment without the need for external devices or controls. 

Security

Working with three globally recognized financial technology (fintech) companies ensures that CashCuff cannot be skimmed, should the customer loose the chip it can be deactivated in seconds, in the unlikely event that someone did manage to use your CashCuff without your knowledge, because it is a pre-pay system that you control, the financial exposure to you and your money is contained. 

See more https://www.dresscodeshirts.co.uk/pages/the-cashcuff%C2%AE-the-worlds-first-smart-payment-shirt

 

Review – The Gaston Luga Backpack. Bags with fashion,style for men and women. #anywherewithGL

We have reviewed multiple tech bags here and one thing in common is they do serve their purpose but some look a bit plain and boring but this bag is different. It will stand out and it looks more expensive than one would think and Gaston Luga reached out to us to check one out of our choice and I picked something that looks really nice and fashionable and does the job but looks even better doing it and it would not pass for a tech bag a such but it is in one sense but can be used for multiple things asides just the tech user who likes to travel.

Gaston Luga backpacks are unique as they feature highly structured internal divisions and a clean, streamlined shape – typical Scandi design. They are also assembled from strong, resistant fabrics such as cotton canvas and metal buckles. In addition, their backpacks are made from vegan leather that maintain a high quality feel.

The company has a fantastic range of bags and priced well and something for everyone with a range of accessories to match. They have included unique details like a concealed passport pocket, address tags, subtle colors, metallic hardware, and metallic feet and combined them with elements of Scandinavian minimalism like smart storage and the use of long-lasting materials. In this way, they have created a collection of backpacks that are perfect for any occasion.

There is a MEN and WOMENS section to narrow things down you should check out what is on offer. Check out our video review below.

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We also have a discount code for our reader so ladies and gents shop away and tell your friends there is also free shipping and returns, what is there not to like. Check out the hash tag #anywherewithGL  too on social media

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New Health Tech – Astronauts trigger new tool to fight osteoporosis. #Osteoporosis #HealthTech #Astronauts

Osteoporosis is a big problem in the UK and Ireland and further afield and this new piece of technology could change that which has been 35 years in the making.

Technology commissioned by NASA to help astronauts deal with bone loss while weightless in space is now set to help hundreds of thousands of people living on planet earth with the ‘silent disease’ of osteoporosis.  Why ‘silent’? Because although over 3 million in the UK have osteoporosis, they can’t feel it or know they have it until they break a bone.

Osteoporosis is a big problem in the UK:

  • Over 500,000 people receive hospital treatment for fragility fractures each year as a result of osteoporosis
  • It affects around 3 million people aged 50+ 
  • It carries an economic burden with new and prior fractures costing the NHS £3,496 million each year
  • At this rate, by 2025 the burden will have increased by 24 % to £ 5,465 million
  • Of those affected:
    • 86% are more likely to experience a fracture in the future
    • 60% require assistance one year after a hip fracture
    • 40% are unable to walk independently after a hip fracture
    • In the year after experiencing a hip fracture, risk for death increases by 33% in men and 20% in women, with this risk continuing to persist for 10 years
    • A broken hip has a higher risk of death (1 in 6) than breast cancer (1 in 9)

 

35 years in the making

The history of the Marodyne LiV device started 35 years ago when Professor Clinton Rubin from the Stony Brook State University of New York was commissioned by NASA to understand how mechanical signals can influence the musculoskeletal system.  Astronauts’ bones don’t experience loads while they are weightless in space and this leads to the loss of bone mineral density, just as in osteoporosis. On average, an astronaut loses as much bone in space in one month as a perimenopausal woman does on earth in one year.

 

Professor Rubin and his research teams broke the code and found that low intensity vibrations that deliver a precise and targeted low-magnitude mechanical signal at a frequency of exactly 30 Hz per second will stimulate and regulate critical stem-cell processes to trigger the body to regenerate bone tissue. It took many years to perfect the technology and make it accessible to all in the form of the Marodyne LiV device.

 

How it works

Marodyne LiV is a low vibrating platform that looks like a set of bathroom scales.  You simply stand on it for 10 minutes a day and allow the low intensity vibrations to stimulate your body’s cells to reform bone and muscle tissue. When you step onto the Marodyne platform, its ‘smart’ technology automatically adjusts to your weight, mass and movement to produce low acceleration, high frequency vibrations that send signals to re-activate the bone building cells in the body. 

 

Recognised by the Royal Osteoporosis Society

“The Royal Osteoporosis Society is encouraged to see the results so far from the Marodyne LiV research and its potential as a safe and effective tool for the prevention of osteoporosis,” says Henry Mace, Head of Clinical Partnerships, Royal Osteoporosis Society. “We look forward to working with Marodyne LiV and will be watching with great interest to see the difference it makes to people living with the condition.” 

 

Certified and safe

Marodyne LiV can be safely used alongside all prescription drugs currently available to treat osteoporosis and is set to change the way consumers and medics deal with the bone-thinning disease. Certified as a safe and effective tool to help people with osteopenia and osteoporosis it is supported by a number of clinical studies that show LiV can assist in the prevention of osteoporosis in post-menopausal women and promote bone and muscle growth in younger osteoporotic women. 

See more over on https://marodyne.co.uk/

 

Black Desert PlayStation 4 – Striker & Tamer Update! #Gaming #Tech #PS4 #BlackDesert

Pearl Abyss today released a free update to Black Desert on PlayStation 4 that adds the Striker and Tamer character classes. While Striker is perfect for those who favor melee combat, Tamer is an expert in powerful AoE strikes together with her divine beast companion. The content additionally features a new world boss, Karanda, known as the Queen of the Harpies, and a skill upgrade for experienced adventurers.

See below for key details on today’s update, or read the official community post. 

Character Classes

  • Striker: Trained by a martial-arts master, Striker became a close-quarters combat expert through countless years of gruelling training. Striker is highly skilled in hand-to-hand attacks, utilizing devastating punches and sweeping kicks  to overwhelm his opponents.
  • Tamer: Hailing from the beast filled Haemo island, Tamer and her loyal divine beast companion Heilang fight side-by-side to defeat their foes. Together they deliver a series of powerful AoE strikes to their opponents while remaining mobile and evading counter-attacks.

World Boss

  • Karanda: The leader of the ferocious harpies, Karanda protects her species from foreign invaders by utilizing unparalleled speed and incredible strength. With the aid of her harpies, Karanda plans to invade Delphe Knights Castle. Adventurers brave enough to take on this formidable foe can find the Queen of the Harpies at Karanda Ridge.

New Skill

  • Rabam Skills: Upon reaching level 56, adventurers can use this new gameplay feature to combine two skills together into a more powerful ability.

Black Desert on PlayStation 4 is featured within the PlayStation Double Discount event, with 25% off all three game bundles and PS+ members receiving 50% off until November 22.

Get creative this Christmas with FUJIFILM Imagine. #Tech #Gifts #FujiFilm #Photography

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 Santa’s, 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.

Christmas tech gifts from PNY for friends and family. #Tech #PNY #Gifts #Creators

Christmas is approaching not that I need to remind you and the guys at PNY have some gift ideas to share and stay tuned for some reviews coming up soon from PNY. These gifts are ideal for creators on the go and much more.

The Smallest and Fastest SSD’s

 For the content producers (photographers, bloggers, writers…) you know, PNY has just launched the world’s smallest and fasted SSD’s. A must-have this Christmas.

For those who want to consistently backup and safeguard their precious photos and videos, they need these cards in their life. The PNY Elite Portable SSD measures just 60×35.6×8.9mm, and offers 420MB/s seq. read and 420MB/s seq. write speeds and it is 130x faster than USB Drives.

The pricing is as follows:

ELITE PORTABLE 240gb – £49.99

ELITE PORTABLE 480GB – £79.90

ELITE PORTABLE 960GB – £129.90

The PNY PRO Elite SSD is twice as fast as a USB 3.1 Gen 1 and seven times faster than portable HDD drives, allowing users to boost their workflow with incredible speeds. It’s also available in four colours: black, rose gold, silver brushed and light blue, so allows people to express themselves!

The pricing is as follows:

PRO ELITE 250GB – £79.90

PRO ELITE 500GB – £109.90

PRO ELITE 1TB – £159. 90

PNY’s 10,000 mAh Power Pack

PNY’s brand new power pack is perfect for the commuter in your life who is always left without battery, so can’t listen to music or catch up on emails during their long journeys. The powerpack’s compact nature means it can slip into any bag with ease; so if you’re in need of charging your phone or laptop, this nifty gadget can be grabbed quickly, and will charge your device equally as quickly given the power delivery time of 30 minutes.

It also comes in handy on a night out when you are trying to order an uber home but don’t have enough battery left. The power pack is just the right size to fit in a clutch bag or pocket.

At £59.99, it’s definitely a worthwhile investment.

PNY’s MOBEE Gimbal Stabilizer 

This nifty mobile accessory turns your smartphone into a camera system – perfect for someone wanting to document their travels or any keen blogger! It’s especially brilliant because there are no limits on how much footage you can record, as it allows you to charge your phone whilst it’s attached to the stabilizer, thanks to its USB power out connector.

 

The 3 axis stabilisation makes it easier than ever to capture high quality photos and videos on the move, so whether you’re blogging, or capturing stunning holiday views, your footage will be super smooth.

The UK pricing for this is £99.99, so will make a great gift for under £100.

The Universal Tripod

For those who love to travel, this tripod is a must. It’s compact nature means it can be neatly tucked in your backpack, allowing you to capture the full beauty of your surroundings wherever you are.

Besides it being the ultimate travel gadget, the tripod is worth a spot on everyone’s Christmas gift list so you can take fun group photos with family and friends. Christmas is a time where the whole family gathers, but it can sometimes be a struggle to fit everyone in one shot. This tripod provides the answer to the age old problem of dashing back and forth from the camera to get at least one picture with everyone in. The wireless remote means you can snap a picture with just one click of a button.

The PNY Universal Tripod and Wireless Remote retails at £39.99.

Poly Introduces Poly Studio X Series for Microsoft Teams at Microsoft Ignite 2019. #Poly #Microsoft

Plantronics, Inc. (“Poly” – formerly Plantronics and Polycom) (NYSE: PLT), a global communications company that powers meaningful human connection and collaboration, will introduce video conferencing devices with a built-in Microsoft Teams experience at Microsoft Ignite 2019. The Poly Studio X series, purpose-built, all-in-one video bars for Microsoft Teams, will offer a native Teams meeting and calling experience and are among a host of Poly solutions built for Teams that the company will demonstrate at the show.

The Poly Studio X series consists of two new video bars designed for small rooms, the Poly Studio X30 and Poly Studio X50. The Poly Studio X series are purpose-built appliances that will run the Teams application natively.

The Studio X series supports 4K Ultra high definition (UHD), advanced noise suppression and unmatched video production rules to improve all aspects of the meeting experience. Set-up requires a single power-over-ethernet cable. Users can choose to control the Studio X series with the new Poly TC8 touch screen.

The award-winning Poly Studio, a plug-and-play USB video bar for small huddle rooms, is now certified for Microsoft Teams. The Poly Studio USB video bar features room-filling audio, a 4K HD camera with built-in speaker tracking and framing, as well as support for remote cloud management for ongoing updates and configuration. The Poly Studio is currently available worldwide.

“Whenever and wherever people connect with Microsoft Teams, we will be there to provide the best-in-class audio, video and voice endpoints to make the experience that much better,” said Joe Burton, president and CEO at Poly. “We deliver everything you need on the journey to transition to Teams.”

Ilya Bukshteyn, partner director, Teams devices, Microsoft Corp. said, “We’re pleased to partner with Poly on a range of Microsoft Teams solutions – from video conferencing, to headsets, to desk and conference phones, to services. Poly is a one-stop-shop for Teams users that need to communicate and collaborate from anywhere and with anyone.”

“The Poly Studio X series devices take simplicity to the next level,” said Ira M. Weinstein, managing partner at analyst firm Recon Research. “These sleek, all-in-one devices include mics, speakers, and camera, and come pre-loaded with the Microsoft Teams application. No software to load. From the box to a high-quality meeting room video conferencing experience in just a few minutes. This is a job well done.”

Showcasing End-to-End Solutions for Teams

Poly will also showcase its industry-leading voice, headset and service offerings to support Teams at Microsoft Ignite in the Poly booth (#2349):

  • The Poly CCX Series – Poly’s native Teams phones, are sleek business desk phones that combine a native Teams solution with premium voice quality. Three models, the CCX 400, CCX 500 and CCX 600, integrate Teams contact lists, calendar, and meetings. The CCX 400 delivers a cost-effective native Teams experience for the cost-conscious end-user, while the more premium CCX 500 & CCX 600 models power productivity with Poly HD Voice, Bluetooth, intuitive colour touch displays. The CCX 600 features a larger seven-inch display and integrated 802.11 Wi-Fi support. The CCX 500 is available in December 2019 and the CCX 400 and CCX 600 will be available in January 2020.
  • The Poly Calisto 3200 optimised for Teams – Announced today, Poly’s first native Teams personal speakerphone allows you to take conference calls anywhere. This plug-and-play portable speakerphone features 360-degree audio for outstanding sound no matter where you are working. The single touch of a button invokes the Teams app on a PC and makes for easy communication and collaboration. Available December 2019.
  • Poly Voyager Office Series optimised for Teams – Poly will preview a new version of its highly popular Voyager 4200 and Voyager 5200 products for in-office mobile professionals seeking versatile connectivity options to desk phone, smartphone or computer. Available December 2019.
  • Poly Managed Service for Teams – Poly has introduced Poly Managed Service for Teams. The hosted service aims to accelerate Teams adoption in enterprises worldwide with a range of managed services to support enterprises on their entire Teams journey. These services include identifying the most effective way for customers to migrate from legacy platforms, to Teams, the provisioning of endpoints and licences, the end-to-end deployment of Teams, adoption, training and change management, as part of the ongoing managed service. This Managed Service can work in conjunction with Microsoft’s calling plan or any Direct Route service offer. Available now.

Poly will preview the Studio X series for Teams at Microsoft Ignite. Poly Studio X30 and Poly Studio X50 will be priced at $2,199 and $3,499 respectively, including the Poly TC8.  The Poly Studio X series will be available for pre-order in November with general availability in North America, Europe and select countries by December 2019. Native support on Teams will be available in 2020.

The Microsoft booth (#1515) will also host the following Poly solutions optimised for Teams: The Poly Studio X30, Poly Elara 60 Series, Calisto 3200, Voyager 4200, CCX 500 and the Trio 8800.

Review – The noreve custom made leather back case for the Blackberry Key2 #noreve #Tech

The good folk at noreve has sent us over a case to check out and it is not the normal case we typically receive from them for our case round ups on mobile phones. As mentioned with every review we have done for noreve you can customise your case to your specific needs but now there is more options available for customers leveraging the look to your smartphone giving it a real professional look and also feels good to hold too and not only that adding protection to your smartphone. Check out the images and video review below for more and check out the range on offer at noreve and give your smartphone a new professional look.

 

With an elegant and functional cover designed by Maison Noreve, provide optimum protection to your Blackberry Key2. It reflects the French know-how with a note of glamour signed by Saint-Tropez. This luxurious handcrafted cover has been developed from high quality leather. It has a thin and light design, perfectly fitting the shape of the Blackberry Key 2. It covers only the rear of the mobile and has a thermoplastic frame inside. The edges of the camera are also protected and a cut-out has been provided for the headphones as well as to avoid removing the accessory when you will use the camera. The leather will allow you to cushion any falls and avoid scratches and cracks that could damage the aesthetics of your Blackberry Key2.

 

Various finishes are offered to enable you to change the leather texture, for example: to change from the smooth one to the granulated one, or to opt for synthetic leather. You can also choose the colour: choose a sober colour for a chic style, or prefer a bright colour for a good touch of brightness. You will find the Noreve logo engraved on the inner lining. You will then get an authentic model to wrap your Blackberry Key 2 with charm and elegance.

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Review – The Activ5 handheld gym in your pocket. #Activ5 #Tech #Health #Fitness

The Activ5 is small handheld gym in your pocket, this is spongey pad that has pressure applied linked to your Smartphone, via Bluetooth. This used Isometric exercise for strength-training for your body muscles. The unit is powered via a 1 x AAA battery which last 6 months, The unit felt strong and  durable able to take a knock or too.

 Setup and use,

The Avtiv5 is connected via the Activ5 training app and connected via Bluetooth.  Once the app is installed and registered this has the option of 100+ exercises which tracks your performance gains. Most of the workouts are tailored to the individual given the option to test your strength, the training workouts are of 5 minutes, there is a variety of types of workouts, e.g. upper body, get strong, car plane and watching TV. There is an option to download 6 free Activ5 casual games to increase the variety of workouts. 

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Isometric Exercise

The Isometric exercise Is where one side of your body applies opposing pressure to the other, acting as resistance weight. The Activ5 isometric workout used various muscle groups in their workouts.

 Science or marketing

Activ5 advise Just 5 minutes of Activ5 exercises, 3 times a day has proven to increase strength by an average of 30% over 6 weeks.

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Conclusion

The Activ5 is a portable smart device  which fits perfectly in your hand or pocket, this required only  your smartphone only to have your gym at hand, no extra charging cables required, the Activ5  has a personalised workout as adjusts to your individual strength, the 100+ workouts  are easy to use with clear pictures of the motions, each workout has the option to test your strength to your fitness level, tracks your progress and allows you to exercise while playing games. As with any exercise will power is required this device can turn the exercise into a game which can be done at home in the office, watching Tv. Any device which makes exercise easy and fun is a champion product specifically when this can be carried around with you.

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