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You Tube Kids now offically available in Ireland and UK #YouTube #Kids

You Tube Kids launched in February this year but sadly not for us Irish but we could download the APK to avail of the service,today you now dont need the APK as it has officially launched in Ireland alongside the UK and more..You can check the link above to have a walk-through of the app,nothing has changed to be honest..

 

DESIGNED FOR KIDS
To make exploration easy, videos in the app are split into four categories: Shows, Music, Learning and Explore. We also took out the complicated stuff to make an app even little ones can navigate — that means big buttons, easy scrolling, and instant full-screen. And when the whole family wants to enjoy their favorite videos together, everyone can watch on the big screen with Chromecast, game consoles, or smart TVs.

VIDEOS KIDS WILL LOVE
Kids can enjoy favorites like Sesame Street, Thomas & Friends and Talking Tom, online hits like Mother Goose Club, TuTiTu and Stampylonghead, plus anything else they’re into — sports, animals, gaming, crafts and more.

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GROWN-UPS ARE IN CONTROL
We know that every family is different, so we’ve included features that let grown-ups tailor the YouTube Kids experience to their family’s needs. Settings are found behind a grown-ups-only lock where you can turn off search for a more restricted experience or set a built-in timer to let kids know when it’s time to stop watching so you don’t have to.

 

IMPORTANT NOTES ABOUT THE APP
Parental setup is needed to ensure the best experience possible for your child.
YouTube Kids contains paid ads in order to offer the app for free. Your child may also see videos with commercial content from YouTube creators that are not paid ads. For more information, please check out our Parental Guide.
Videos in the app are selected by our automated systems. Please note, no system is perfect, and it’s possible that your child may find something you don’t want them to watch. If your child finds a video that you feel is inappropriate, please flag the video and it will be reviewed as soon as possible.
You can restrict your child’s experience by turning search off in the set-up flow or by accessing the settings behind the grown-ups-only lock. This means your child can’t search for content, which reduces the chances that they will encounter a video you don’t want them to watch.
Whether search is on or off, the app will recommend videos selected by our automated systems from the broad set of videos accessible in YouTube Kids.

 

Download it HERE for Android and iOS is HERE

Rolltape – A new app that allows you send audio messages. #Apps

SMS and voicemail are dying a slow death decreasing each year for the last several years and this is due to more current messaging apps such a Viber and Whats App etc which are popular with most.

This new app is different,it allows you to send audio messages to another user,it would be just the same as picking up the phone and talking to someone,owever you can send messages with music and photos and keep it personal rather than share stuff on social media..

How it works:
1) Record a message for your friends
2) Give it a personal touch with music and a photo
3) Send it to anyone in your phone’s contacts

Features:

* Add a mood color, music, and images to your voice recordings
* Select holiday-themed tracks to make your messages memorable
* Your recordings stay in your control – you choose which friends hear each message
* Get notified when you receive a new message
* Keep track of your own messages, your favorites, and messages from friends

[ Download on iOS ] [ Web ]

You can buy an LG Android phone for under $10 #LG #Bargain

Phones these days are getting more expensive and also cheaper which is a good balance but in theory you get what you pay for stands still today.

There is plenty of devices that come cheap and cheerful but they offer little and mostly offer calls and sms with no camera etc..this device is a little different with a little more to offer.

The device from LG called the TracFone LG Prepaid Lucky LG16..

This runs on Android too and can be bought from Walmart,currently its showing out of stock though..

 

  • 3.8″ touchscreen display
  • Android 4.4 (KitKat) OS
  • 1.2GHz dual-core processor
  • 3 megapixel camera/video recorder
  • 3G/WiFi capable
  • 4GB microSD card (included in phone)
  • Bluetooth v4.0 wireless technology
  • Access to over 1,000,000 apps and more on Google Play
  • Supports microSD memory card up to 32GB (not included)
  • MP3 player
  • Proximity sensor
  • Talk Time: up to 7.3 h
  • Standby Time: up to 9.9 days
  • Includes activation card, services guide, charger and Quick User Guide

Check it out over HERE 

Hat tip Pat 

 

3DRi – A headband camera, good idea making you look stupid? #3DRi #Camera

The world of tech can be wonderful and at time rather odd and in some cases utter stupid,this idea might just fall into the latter but lets take a look,and if you don’t mind walking around with a headband with a camera on your forehead well its for you I guess,but from my point of view you would look like a complete plank,then again you could be a trekkie and look cool,for now its just launched on Indiegogo and time will tell if its a hit or miss…

You will get the idea now below..

This gadget has plenty of features in fact just about the same as our mobile phones only akin to a retake of Google Glass which failed its light,portable and small not heavy and sports a camera,flash micro sd support,a mic,bluetooth USB support and it is social media friendly too what’s not to love here?? Watch the video below..

The idea is good,but we have Go-Pro OK its bigger also better quality but its not intrusive,imagine someone coming up to you with this staring at you,NOT FOR ME,Yes it has a plus side,it frees up your hands and does all the work for you but the problem I have here is how the person looks wearing it… Another good thing is for perhaps driving or cycling it could capture accidents,but we have dash cams now and of course Go Pro…

For now im optimistic what do you think???

See more HERE 

 

 

 

YAY – You can now Block everything Kardashian with an app. #KardBlock

No matter what they do or what they say the media love them,they will speak of anything Kardashian no matter how silly it is and it has come to the stage where everyone has had enough,OK they have a big following on social media and more but now it has become so silly as to what people will write or say about them,they have their fan base which is fine but everyone does not want to know,thankfully now you can erase them from your life with no more news on new nails,shoes,hair,what they eat,drink ohhh the list goes on..

The #KardBlock extension, available for free from Google’s Chrome store..

Download HERE

Source  Hat tip to Pat Seery

The big question is WHO IS NEXT?

Nabi Compete – Fitness tracking for kids. #Fitness #Kids #Wearables

Fitness tracking is popular everywhere and fitness trackers outdo smart-watches in popularity although they have now morphed into one with the latest smart-watches that are now available today,But fitness tracking for kids? Typically this area would be more towards older folk from late teens and upward,so is getting kids into this realm at young age a good idea,perhaps not but this means access to an app too and again kids with smartphones is another problem, there is many this age with mobiles but then the parents can also monitor from their own device. Nabi also have other tech on the market for kids such as tablets,headphones and jukeboxes..Given you can lockdown phones and tablets and assuming most parents are aware it can be done this could be a great idea..

Jim Mitchell, CEO of Fuhu, said, “As we enter the wearables market, we wanted to find a way that would really utilize technology to help parents encourage their kids to get active in a fun way, not in a way that would be perceived as being a task. To that end, in designing nabi Compete we looked closely at what keeps kids engaged with gaming, social interaction, friendly competition and performance rising to the top of our list. With the launch of nabi Compete, we believe we have developed a product and platform that will excite kids, get them active at an early age and fuel their interest and awareness of the importance of a healthy lifestyle and personal fitness.”

 

 

nabi Compete comes packaged with two kid-friendly bands that can be linked by downloading the nabi Compete app to open a first-of-its-kind, fun-filled competitive gamified approach to activity tracking. nabi Compete keeps kids motivated to encourage activity at an early age by competing against friends or family members in achievable real-world inspired challenges and garnering appealing rewards for completing tasks. nabi Compete is now available at Target and Best Buy for a suggested retail price of $39.99 for the 2-band packs.

Check nabi.com for more

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SteelSeries Siberia Raw Prism gaming headphones review. #Gaming #Headphones

Last week we received the Siberia Raw Prism gaming headphones to try out and they impressed me considered the price which can range from €49.99 upward..

I am a huge headphone fan and like to try out as much as possible,in my personal collection I have about 15 pairs of various headphones from all brands,The SIBERIA RAW PRISM have been mostly comfortable to use,light and gave no problems during the week,gaming is not really a huge thing I do these days but when I do I use headphones to have not only peace and quite but quality sound to immerse myself into the actual game itself or the music I might be listening to.

Presentation of the package..

Presentation was just as you would find most headphones with  very descriptive  information on the exterior of the box,on the inside though its just moulded plastic to house the contents which is the headphones and an information leaflet,pretty solid enough though and the package arrived fine..

Connecting to PS4/PC and you can also use on mobiles with USB OTG Support..

Connecting to your PS4/PC is simple and takes seconds and away you go,sound from these when playing games is quite good and makes the game more enjoying to use no matter what,sound was crisp and clear not too loud with control options using your controller,the same can be said for mobiles with USB on the go support,if you have the USB OTG cable its plug in and listen as you would your typical 3.5mm and no loss of sound quality was noticed here either and listening to music on your device was a pleasure and comfortable..Sound and illumination colours can be customised from your PC after downloading some software.

Design and quality.

You have your typical design here and there is plenty of comfort with a non sweat experience around the ears,they have a mesh like material on the cups rather than leather,they keep in the noise and you can wear for hours,on the headband also a mesh like material was present again making them comfortable to wear for long periods of time without getting that sweaty feel.The cups have a small amount of play in them which is fine although some like that bit more but there is enough wiggle room to keep you happy,both sides had extending slots which to me might seem a little on the weak side and longevity would be something I would be concerned about but this again is down to the user and how rough they are and how you look after your product,for me its not a problem as I have several pairs of headphones up to 6 years old and they are still like new…

The left cup is where you can control the mute button which is done by just tapping the outside of the cup,its a simple process and works without fail every time,also present on the left is the mic that is not so obvious its a mic,which works fine too and perfect for gaming with others and again sound is crisp and clear,the both cups illuminate via LEDs with millions of colours (you need to add some software to get them,steelseries engine) and this shows others that they are in use,take it as a warning sign that you are busy when you see them lit up if you will and for the gamer all they do is tap the cup and this will disengage the sound,Sound overall is pretty good with two channel stereo it will not suit all but overall the sound quality is more than acceptable at its price-point..

The Pros – Affordable,Good sound,Comfortable,Light.USB OTG devices support them.

The Cons – All plastic,wear and tear a factor for mesh and extension arms,USB connection only but they work on USB OTG supported devices.Customize sound and illumination preferences.

You can buy from Amazon or direct from SteelSeries

Win the latest #OtterBox #SymmetrySeries iPhone6/6s case. RT and Follow,rules >

We have the latest in protection for your iPhone6/6s up for grabs to give away with thanks to OtterBox Ireland and its a fine case to protect you from all the elements and will keep your nice phone in good order..

Check out our full written review HERE

To win its simple,All you need to do is RT and Follow us and AllCharityRadio and we will announce the winner  Live on the #TechShow..

So a recap on the rules to enter.. 

1 – RT and follow techbuzzireland and @AllCharityRadio

2 – You must be living anywhere in Ireland

3 – You can share the competition if you like from any option below.

4 – RT the competition tweet right here

Tell your friends,win for someone in your family.Competition closes 09/12/15 Good Luck to all..

Google maps plays catch up with HERE maps,use offline. #Maps #Navigation

Google Maps is good to be fair and they have been around along time now and they now have introduced offline mapping which means you can save a pocket load on Live maps or when using for navigation,HERE maps however again come up trumps here as this feature has been available from the off and works great too,I would use both and have been testing them side by side for some time now and still find HERE better for navigation purposes and more,but that’s my view to be fair.Both can fail at tasks equally with one been victorious and one not.

For those that use Google Maps will be happy though with this feature which should have been there way before now,using maps on your device will eat data and can land you with a hefty bill if not careful,so for now you can download off-line maps and not fear risk of a hefty bill especially when roaming on or holiday as people do..

Google say on their blog..

Now you can download an area of the world to your phone, and the next time you find there’s no connectivity—whether it’s a country road or an underground parking garage—Google Maps will continue to work seamlessly. Whereas before you could simply view an area of the map offline, now you can get turn-by-turn driving directions, search for specific destinations, and find useful information about places, like hours of operation, contact information or ratings.

You can download an area by searching for a city, county or country, for instance, and tapping “Download” on the resulting place sheet, or by going to “Offline Areas” in the Google Maps menu and tapping on the “+” button. Once downloaded, Google Maps will move into offline mode automatically when it recognizes you’re in a location with spotty service or no connectivity at all. When a connection is found, it will switch back online so you can easily access the full version of Maps, including live traffic conditions for your current route. By default, we’ll only download areas to your device when you are on a Wi-Fi connection to prevent large data fees.

Welcome to the party Google Maps but you are late..

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