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MOZO – Review – iPhone 6 back cover cases leather and oak. #Tech #Mozo

Mozo have sent us over a range of cases recently and this time round we have some new iPhone 6 cases to check out,This time round we take a look at both the Leather and Oak cases which certainly look pleasing the eye.For those who are not familiar with Mozo they began their range with Microsoft Lumia devices and now have spread their wings to more manufacturers which is welcome news because they make really nice cases and are priced well alongside competition in the market,its a big market too…

Oak,Power key

Leather back

Leather,keys

Leather camera area

Bottom view

Oak top view

Oak top view

Oak back

Oak back,bottom

Oak back keys on left

Oak back,camera area

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With attention to detail these cases look more than you pay for them,Feeling good in the hand and adding protection all around the device including a lip around the entire front of your device you will be protected from the elements and getting an additional quality look too,there is no bulk here to be concerned about either and all keys are easily accessible with no issues pressing any keys,Also all ports are accessible too with no issues here and the speaker is also not covered so no sound loss or muffled experience here when left sat on table or in pocket. With the lovely rose/rose gold trim that surrounds the case and also around the camera area this gives the cases a bit of an extra BLING look to it but not overdoing it,even for me and the hatred of gold I think it compliments the chosen finishes here on both cases,With the leather probably most suiting the ladies and the wooden finish oak look for men I think thy have done a nice job here,but male or female can decide for themselves on what set-up to go for,either way they both look great.

Check them out below at Mozo Accessories and watch out for more coming soon..

iPhone 6 light oak case features

This cover, made of natural wood, has every feature that nordic style can offer: pure feeling, warm touch and high-quality look.

Fitted design with smooth finish. Wood touch gives a comfortable grip to hold on.

Natural wood
Quality design and attention to detail
Premium finish with microfiber inside
Protects your device from bumps and scratches
Buy HERE

iPhone 6 White leather case features

Premium product with thoughtfully selected materials to guarantee an outstanding look and feel.

Genuine leather
Quality design and attention to detail
Premium finish with microfiber inside
Protects your device from bumps and scratches
Buy HERE

#TechWorld – Read Everything About Technology in One app. by @SidTechWorld

There is plenty of news aggregators out there today and have been around quite a while and some also have vanished into the wilderness never to be seen again and you will probably say Oh No here is another news app,They are welcome though as some offer more than others and some of course offer less,Also the content provided is another important matter for some trying to keep their feed lean.. And also people like choice too which is important…

Siddhant Jain..

The founder of TechWorldSid whom is a technology lover and also writes about tech and sports a You-Tube channel..

Sid Tells us..

I HOPE THROUGH MY APP, CHANNEL AND WEBSITE, TECH LOVERS GET THE LATEST NEWS ABOUT TECHNOLOGY AND PEOPLE WHO HAVE PROBLEMS IN USING THESE TECHNOLOGIES, FIND SOLUTIONS TO THEIR PROBLEM.

Sid also goes on to say..

Through Sid Tech he wants to share with you his opinions and solutions for Technology and for this he has created 4 mediums. His latest attempt to provide quality tech support to you is through developing an app by the name Tech World, where you will find latest news about technology from the best available sources. You can find all of his work in this website – techworldsid.com

Sid is continually adding content to the app as its a work in progress and it is shaping up nicely indeed,With a nice clean UI you can just scroll down the page or select from the list of content providers in the list which is present right now which is been updated as we speak.. Currently present now on the app is tech sites like The Verge,Igyaan,CNET
Windows Central,Android Central and of course Sid Tech.

Within the app you can also check out some settings which enables you to sync,change display and presentation,message store,notification settings which includes the option to turn them on or off,select tone,vibrate and so on.. You can also leave feedback which is good to see..

Check it out below by clicking the store icon,you will like it…

MENTOUR 360 – Virtual Reality experiences for the Aviation Industry. #VirtualReality #Aviation

Some of you will already know that I am a fan of all things Aviation and with Virtual Reality being the latest trend this along with rollercoaster apps are popular with the masses,Aviation though is a completely different kettle of fish as access to the pilots cockpit is very restricted and there might be some that do have access but for the majority we just get a little peak when walking by the door when we board and exit our flight,This app however changes that and puts you in the seat,We often wonder what goes on in there,how things work and what the pilots role is,this is where MENTOUR 360 fixes those very things we wonder about and puts us right in there with the pilots,How cool is that?

About MENTOUR 360

MENTOUR 360 is the result of a cooperation between AVR COMMUNICATION, one of the pioneering companies in the Virtual Reality sector, and MENTOUR PILOT, a training captain, examiner and owner of the MenTour Pilot YouTube channel. Our mission, is to give the possibility to experience the inside of a real cockpit and watch how a professional flight crew works. We want you to feel like a part of the crew in a truly immersive way!We also provide SERVICES such as 360° videos and mobile applications for B2B purposes.

App features

Step into the cockpit of a Boeing 737-800 and experience how a real flight crew handles some challenging situations in a fully immersive 360 degree experience.
Put your Virtual Reality headset on and become part of the flight-crew. This is as close as you can get without physically being present in the cockpit.
Captain Petter, also known as Mentour Pilot, will engage both his co-pilot Holly and YOU as part of the experience so pay close attention.

Take full advantage of the 360 experience by looking around, follow how the crew-members interact with each other and with the aircraft.
To get the most out of the experience, click on the link below to access briefing videos for the individual exercises:

You can use your smartphone to look around but for the most immersive experience we suggest you to use Google Cardboard or any other Virtual Reality headset and headphones.

The exercises are flown without reference to any specific airline Standard Operating Procedures. It is intended as entertainment only and is not to be used for aircraft training of any sort.

The experience includes close to 30 minutes of 360 video so we recommend that you download the app using a Vlan network.

Not only does MENTOR give you the apps they also have some headsets to enjoy the experience too which is an additional welcome for its userbase. You can pick from their shop right HERE

You can check out the Briefing Videos or download the apps below from the respective stores..

First Look – The One Plus 3 unboxing and gallery. #Ireland #Tech #OnePlus3

So we decided to take a bet on the One Plus Three which has received good and bad criticism to date but for the measly €365 thanks to the collapse of sterling we decided to take a punt on it,for the price you cant really go wrong to be honest and at that price its a bargain. We just have used it for two days and said we will do a quick unboxing and overview as there is plenty of reviews and so on out there now. My initial thoughts are ITS GOOD.. ITS DUAL SIM..

Good but perhaps for people moving up from the One Plus One but for those using the One Plus 2 it might not seem such a huge step forward,Considering the specs on tow here though for even new users to Android with not much cash to spare this is a good move if you would rather skip the more more expensive HTC or Samsung’s out there now which we also use here ourselves and lets not leave out Huawei either which have some good offerings now but with bumped prices compared to what we are use to seeing from,them,their flagship phones are now approaching flagship prices bordering HTC and Samsung price brackets.

First off the handset looks well it must be said although resembling Apple and HTC they did not hold back here but this is the new design language from many manufacturers now and perhaps we might see a change here as this design language is now getting boring but where do we go from here,I still think the Samsung Edge range win the looks department from any other devices out there today.

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Right side,power key and Sim tray

keys close up

Top view

Dash charger

Camera area

Front top

USB-TyPE C

Dash charger

Bottom view,home/fingerprint sensor and ports

Whats in the box

Back view

Dash charger

Front view

Left side,Silent lock and volume toggle

Keys close

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From what you pay though,which has increased recently you really cant complain,unless you are just looking for bear-bugs to nitpick at but just forget it. The phone is great,feels great,looks good and familiar,light,fast and sports Marshmallow out of the box with a huge 6GBs of of RAM.This is insane. Given we are held to a 64GB storage capacity which actually turns out to be 56GBs on ours there is enough for the average user and again not to mention the word CLOUD which we seem to be pushed towards. On using the phone so far I found it fast doing what I tend to do on a smartphone today which is browse,shop,social media,listen to music,you tube and very little gaming,It performed with ease,no lags no crashes YET….

The only downfall here is the battery especially for a power-user like myself but then again you get their version of fast charging with a caveat for many USB Type C is on offer but its something we will eventually become custom too,I own two phones using this new charging option and find it a hassle using them as in many sockets around the house I have the standard micro USB plugs well settled in but its time for change…And that is me nitpicking to be honest,You could say I am just comfortable as I am puttting it on the long finger,Something which reminds me when I started to really get into smartphones and would not move away from the darn Symbian OS when Android was wining the race, Yes my very First Android was the Galaxy S2 and some HTC,took my time there didnt I.

Overall the more pros than cons to be fair and its worth a punt,It takes little or no time to get a good judgement on a device since I sue so many and this has mostly been impressive thus far,so If you are on a budget this is the one to go for,Or perhaps look at what the other chinese OEMs have to offer or maybe Huawei or Motorola.

You can check out the One Plus 3 and its Full spec sheets HERE

Unboxing and First Look Video

The Carphone warehouse launches universal virtual reality headset. #VR #VirtualReality

Everyone is jumping on the VR bandwagon make no mistake about it and now the Carphone warehouse have too,Considered they do sell plenty of headsets themselves it was only a matter of time before we seen this happen and probably up next will be the networks…

Called the Goji Universal VR Headset its compatible with a range of handsets, for just £39.99 and will go on sale this weekend instore and online in the UK.. There is no word yet about these hitting Irish stores but one could presume it again will be just a matter of time before we see them here.

Dean Kramer, Accessories Director at Carphone Warehouse said: “Everyone should have the opportunity to try the latest VR technology, so we’re bringing a universal headset to our stores for our customers to experience. At just half the price of some other headsets currently available and compatible with a range of handsets, we’d encourage everyone to pop into their local store where our staff will be on hand to assist those looking to test out this latest mobile accessory.”

The Universal VR Headset from Goji takes customers into the cinematic world of virtual reality, where imagination becomes reality, for just £39.99. Users will be able to fully immerse themselves in a virtual reality environment, enjoying new content in the most engaging way possible with 360-degree videos and 3D games.

Built with soft, cushioning and lightweight materials, the Goji Universal VR Headset is comfortable to wear. It connects easily to earphones whilst the charging cable securely holds the phone in place whilst in use.

The VR headset is compatible with most handsets including iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. There’s already a robust catalogue of 3D apps customers can enjoy for Android and iOS including games, films, 360-degree video and experiential content. The headset is also equipped with magnetic controls to pause and resume playback so you never miss a moment.

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TravelWise keeps you informed when travelling. #Travel #Apps #TravelWise

There has been plenty of apps of late to keep people informed when travelling and with sporting events ever so popular now it is essential we have all the relevant information at hand when we need it.We all sport smartphones today so there is no better place to have all the information at hand in one app,The app is now free on Android and iOS which initially is a 4MB download with secondary background download of global travel advice and guides 11MB. Once again though we do not see a Windows Phone app here which users of the platform will find disappointing.

What is good about this app is PUSH NOTIFICATIONS but in order to receive them you will need some kind of connection so hopefully depending where you are travelling allows it in case of emergency and you are not in a blackspot or an area with bad coverage.

Speaking at the launch, Minister Flanagan said:

“I am delighted to launch TravelWise, my Department’s new free smartphone app. TravelWise will help Irish people travelling abroad to stay safe and informed while travelling, living or working overseas.

“I would encourage all Irish people travelling abroad to download and use the App; all Irish citizens currently living abroad; any citizens with an interest in travel abroad; or even mothers or fathers who have sons or daughters travelling abroad.”

TravelWise provides security ratings for over 200 countries – a clear way for us to show you how safe or unsafe we believe a country may be to visit, and to help you to make informed decisions about overseas travel.

There are four colour-coded levels to our security ratings:

Normal Precautions (Green)

High Degree of Caution (Yellow)

Avoid Non-Essential Travel (Amber)

Do Not Travel (Red)

App description

TravelWise is a free smartphone app delivered by Ireland’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade to help inform Irish citizens make decisions about travel abroad. The content within the app is available off-line, allowing access abroad without roaming charges.

TravelWise includes the Department’s country travel advisories, based on reliable reports provided by Ireland’s network of Embassies abroad and by our EU and international partners. Users can subscribe to be notified via an alert of significant changes to our travel advice for countries of interest to them. We also include more general advice by theme, for example victim of crime abroad, LGBT travellers, death abroad, children’s issues, etc. And there’s a handy checklist of things to do before you go.

Especially if you are travelling to a higher-risk destination, we strongly encourage users to register with us so we can make contact with them in the event of a crisis. Contact details and mapping of all Irish Embassies, Consulates and other missions abroad are included in the app.

Vouchers everywhere.. Watch out for the latest scam with #Boots Vouchers #Scam

In recent times we have seen plenty of scams in the form of vouchers,It wont be the last nor will it cease anytime soon but the latest voucher giveaway is from Boots. Again the same trick email saying you have won a €100 voucher and then you click a few links and get a giftcard, Sadly its not true so just delete the email and do not click on any link within the said email…

Again this time round they have a period of claim time to try coax you into the so called voucher,If you receive such a mail check the senders details where you will quickly find that is not from Boots at all… The header in the mail will of course say boots but view the details of the sender and you will spot it.. See below for the details..

At the end of the mail the following is also present which is well known now at this stage…

Aerial Productions

P.O. Box 12006, Ortigas Center Post Office
Emerald Ave., 1605 Pasig City
Philippines

BBC iPlayer Radio app now available in Ireland. #BBC #iPlayer #Radio

As the title suggests and will be welcome for many folks here the BBC iPlayer Radio app now available in Ireland,This app has been available since 2012 in the UK and as part of an international roll-out Ireland is the first to get it..

James Montgomery, Digital Development Director, BBC News and Current Affairs, says: “The new international BBC iPlayer Radio app makes it easier for audiences around the world to discover and enjoy the richness of our output – both live radio and to downloaded content.

“We hope that the app will be a destination on mobile homescreens for audiences around the world who want to explore the breadth of BBC radio, from news and current affairs to drama, comedy and music. This launch also comes at a time when the UK is at the centre of a huge news story which the BBC is helping to explain to audiences worldwide.”

App features

Catch up or listen again to their favourite BBC Radio programmes
Download podcasts to enjoy anywhere, even when offline
Browse and listen to carefully curated BBC Radio highlights and collections
View daily schedules and categories quickly and easily
Discover audio and video clips, including many live performances
See what tracks are playing on air as well as track lists for on-demand programmes
Wake up to and doze off to BBC Radio with a built-in alarm clock and night mode

The BBC iPlayer Radio app is freely available to download from the Apple App Store, Google Play and Amazon Store.
At launch, the BBC iPlayer Radio app supports iOS running 7.1 and above, Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) and above and Amazon Kindle Fire 2012 and above.

Quark Expeditions Antarctic #VR Available free on Android and iOS #VirtualReality

Join Quark Expeditions, the world leader in polar adventure travel, on an immersive 360° Virtual Reality Antarctic Experience.

A polar expedition travel first, the Quark 360° VR Antarctic Experience transports you to the 7th continent, guided by Quark’s expert expedition team, to encounter amazing wildlife and explore the breath taking natural beauty of this remote part of the world few have set foot upon.

Told through four visually stunning narratives, you will explore the Antarctic Peninsula region expedition-style. Take a Zodiac cruise amongst giant icebergs, stand amidst a penguin colony, and kayak in one of the most pristine, unspoiled environments on the planet.

The Content

Filmed using GoPro cameras on board a voyage in February 2016, the Antarctic 360° VR Experience video series showcases different ways to explore the 7th continent and offers viewers the unique opportunity to participate in key aspects of a journey: Life onboard the ship, cruising on Zodiac landing craft, exploring on the Antarctic continent, kayaking, and learning about history and wildlife from Quark’s Expedition staff.

A two-man film crew captured the spectacular 360° footage, a process that presented a few challenges. The difficult task of positioning cameras on a moving Zodiac and finding ways to stretch battery life of the GoPro cameras were a few things the duo had to overcome; but the finished product was worth the challenges in the process, film crew member Hugo King-Fretts recalls:
“It was almost as if you were in a cathedral. These huge, huge walls were coming up and you’re in these small corridors where you would get surges of waves coming through. The geology, the scale of it, was just phenomenal. The awe-inspiring footage we were able to capture reflects a truly amazing experience that’s beyond description with words.”

VR App Development
“The real development challenge was to create a VR app that not only showcased this amazing content but that was also accessible to an audience of young and old, both seasoned and newcomers to the VR worlds,” commented Peter Maddalena from VRCraftworks. “The drawback is that it is a big download, but this was necessary to maintain quality and to allow people with less than high end devices to get a decent taste of the experience,” he concluded.

About Quark Expeditions®:
Specializing in expeditions to the Arctic and Antarctic, Quark Expeditions® has been the leading provider of polar adventure travel for 25 years. With a diverse fleet of specially-equipped small expedition vessels, icebreakers, and unique land-based adventures, it offers travelers unparalleled access to the most remote places on earth. Led by passionate and seasoned expedition teams, including scientists, naturalists and researchers, the on-board program focuses on guest interaction to educate and enrich the passenger experience. The company is known for its unwavering commitment to safety and sustainability, including its partnership with The Nature Conservancy (USA). It also offers passengers — free of charge — carbon offsetting aboard Ocean Diamond and Ocean Nova voyages.

About the TUI Adventure Division:
The TUI Adventure Division offers premium, experience-based adventure holidays and expeditions worldwide for active travelers. In addition to QuarkExpeditions.com, the division includes expedition specialists IEtravel.com and Zegrahm.com; leading European adventure and activity specialists ExodusTravels.com, Headwater.com, World-Challenge.co.uk, Sawadeee.nl, TrekAmerica.co.uk and GrandAmericanAdventures.com; as well as US-based destination management company AmericanAdventures.com. From reaching the top of Kilimanjaro and canoeing on the Zambezi, to catching tiger cub sightings and breaking ice en route to the North Pole, the TUI Adventure Division offers inspirational experiences that create lifelong memories.
About VRCraftworks:
Vrcraftworks was established 3 years ago to create business focused VR apps for the mobile platform. We have developed over 20 VR apps for business as diverse as animation studios, investment companies and yacht sales. Often these apps are for internal use only. Our free apps however, are available across both Goggle Play and the Apple App Store. Our original free app Orbulus has had 500,000 downloads worldwide is constantly cited as one of the top 10 applications for mobile VR on both Android and Apple devices.

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