Its now approaching the end of another great year and Christmas is upon us now and we like anyone else enjoy the festive season.
We would like to wish all our followers around the world a Very Happy Christmas and a fantastic new year in 2015
A BIG THANKS FROM ALL THE TEAM at TechBuzzIreland and our sister site NokiaNewsIreland
So from Jimbo, Ashish Vicente and Mitchell have a great one folks.
Samsung have just announced a new app for kids suffering with Autism which is really good news,most of us know someone who has Autism or have Autistic children in the family and with technology changing, technology can now help Autistic children learn and interact more been only beneficial to them in the long run.
For now Look At Me is compatible with the following devices.
Samsung Galaxy S3/S4/S5,Samsung Galaxy Note 2/Note 3 /Note 4,Samsung Galaxy Zoom/Zoom2,And the Samsung Galaxy Tab S,so hopefully this will be made more available to a wider range of devices in the coming months.You will need Android 4.0 and upward.
Over 60 million people worldwide suffer from autism. Many struggle to make eye contact and have poor social skills.
However, research has shown that children with autism like to interact with digital devices. Based on this insight, ‘LOOK AT ME’ was developed to help children with autism make better eye contact and improve their facial recognition abilities through digital devices, such as smartphones and smart cameras.
Before you run this program, please download the app user guide and read it carefully.
Scientifically-Endorsed Training Program
This program was developed by Samsung, in collaboration with professors, doctors and UX designers. Seven scientifically-produced missions were created to help children with autism make eye contact, read facial expressions and express their emotions. 20 children trained on the program over eight weeks and *60% of them showed improvement in making eye contact.
*Results are based on parents’ survey.
Rewards
To motivate the children to train on the program every day, we turned this program into a fun and easy-to-use app. Rubies, character cards and points will be awarded to the child based on performance. Music and voice guide are customized to the child’s theme preferences.
Role of Parents
Some missions in this program require parental assistance and participation. Parents should encourage their child’s participation and monitor his/her progress. To motivate their child to perform better, parents should give their child a small reward if he/she completes all of the day’s missions.
Once the app is installed it will then begin downloading files so make sure you have a memory card just in case you do not have enough space on device or current storage..You will then be asked to set up a password and then repeat and then Child mode is activated. From here you will then be given themes to pick from,the enter your name and then gender.
After this is all complete you can then begin.
Download Look At Me from the playstore below and some more in. Source
Its almost time for santa to do his rounds and each year we have a new generation of kids whom now have tablets or smartphones,even if they dont parents can also join in and show their excited children as santa makes his way to every house around the world.
The NORAD Tracks Santa App is the official mobile app of the NORAD Tracks Santa program. Watch the days countdown to Santa’s flight, follow Santa’s progress on December 24, play “Thin Ice” to help Santa’s elves deliver presents, and learn about NORAD and its mission.
Please note that the countdown in the app is NOT a countdown to December 25. It is a countdown to when the app begins tracking Santa’s flight.
You can download Norad on Android,WindowsPhone and iOS below by clicking the respective store images..
Buying and selling cars is nothing new and it will never be old but its nice to have life made that bit easier,and now its possible with Distilled Medias new App Adverts cars.Distilled media are the same folk that have brought the well known Journal.ie and Daft.ie etc ,they also own probably the best app for selling items here we all know so well Adverts.ie, for buying and selling all sorts of items,we have been using the app many years now and find it great.
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On opening the app we have the same set up as the current Adverts.ie app with the same features and functionality and menu structure,those who already use the Adverts app will find this easy to navigate.You can also chose to login via your Facebook,Twitter or boards.ie ID which is handy too..
When it comes to searching for a car it could not be easier,the app lets you fill in selected fields and the app does the rest,this will be quite easy for people to navigate and simple to follow so its quite good even for newcomers,there is nothing difficult about it at all..
You can also refine your search when done and start over again when you have finished looking at whichever motor you may have been searching for.
– Search alerts
You can set up search alerts to notify you as soon as any particular car that you are interested in is listed. Do you have your heart set on a Bentley Continental, with less than 30,000 KMs, and for under €5,000? Set up an alert! If one ever comes on, you’ll be the first to know.
– Saved searches
Engine size, year, mileage, price, location, even colour. Refine a search to be however detailed you want, and then save it for quick access again later.
– Security
Buying from strangers shouldn’t have to be scary. Buyers and sellers on Adverts Cars have profiles with history and feedback ratings from other users on previous transactions.
– Watchlist
See a car you like? Add it to your watchlist, where you can get quick access to it again, and be notified of any price changes or updates to the ad.
SELLING
– Place an ad
The fastest way to place a car ad is using the Adverts Cars app. Take photos, auto-populate all your car details by using our registration look-up, and have your ad live in no time. You can also use the Price Guide to help you settle on an asking price, and if you don’t sell it, we won’t even charge you for the ad.
– Quick communication
Sellers interested in your ad have the option to phone you directly from the app, or by sending you a private message, which makes it easy to have quick communication with any interested parties.
The all new Adverts Car App is free to download on Android and iOS so grab it today,so far we like the app,its smooth and easy to use and works just fine..
Download by hitting the respective store images below..
Last August Aldi launched a smartphone call the MEDION LIFE in their stores and this Thursday a new device will go on sale which seems to be much nicer looking that the last model,its called the MEDION P 4502.
Its running on Android 4.4. kit kat and priced at €99.99 which what the last device cost in August but it was not a nice looking as this one.
So what do you get for your hard earned €99.99
You get a 4.5 inch QHD touchscreen with IPS,a 1,3 ghz Quadcore processor,a 5 MP Rear camera and 2MP front facing camera and a battery with 1700 mAh which says to give up to 4hrs talk time which does not sound fantastic if you are a chatter on a phone.
Also you get 8GB on board storage with SD expansion allowing up to 32GB and 3 years warranty.
For the money its not a bad phone and a great stocking filler for Christmas.
Check it out over at ALDI
The Nexus 9 has been on sale some time now for a rather hefty price tag of €399 for the 16GB model which personally i think is too expensive,having spent a few hours with one it just does not cut it at that price although its quite fast and light.
The LTE version has now appeared on the play store as COMING SOON with an even more hefty price tag attached and again its not worth it in my opinion considered the tablets that are available today cheaper and especially with the growing range and popularity of phablets/large phones,such as the Galaxy Note 4 or iPhone 6 plus.This will set you back a modest €569 for the 32GB version.
The 32GB model is only available for now and there is no option to buy the 16GB hopefully we will see the 64GB model for those who are interested but this will again up the already exoctic price for the tablet.
The Samsung Galaxy Note Edge has arrived and so far we are impressed with its unusual design and certainly a first in Mobile devices with the curved screen on the right hand side.On handling the device first it does feel somewhat strange but you can quickly adjust to the feel within a few minutes of using the device.
The Note Edge still has a premium feel to it been housed in plastic (back cover could have been better) rather than the metal housing on the Note 4 and it does feel a tad lighter too,apart from that there is not much else different apart from the power- on/off key which is placed on top of the device rather than the side which obviously would not go there due to the curved screen so for the extra buck you will pay for the Note Edge especially sim free i do not see the justice in the high price even though its quite unique and nothing quite like it on the market today.
This will of course appeal to some who like their high end devices like me and will be more of a curious matter for others to see just how technology is changing in the world today.They are available in Ireland via Vodafone and only on contract and limited to 500 which was reported earlier on last month so if you want one you will need to get your skates on as im sure that 500 will sell rather quickly
Check out the gallery and unboxing of the Note Edge below and if you have any questions do ask us in the comments or email us or get us on twitter.Ignore that I called the earphones speaker’s, been a long day.. Enjoy.
Packaging includeds the Note Edge,instruction leaflets,Tip replacements for the S-pen,Battery,Earbuds,Plug and a nice lenghty USB cable..
Unboxing the Galaxy Note Edge.
If you have not been following the latest from Vsenn we have you covered,for those who have not Vsenn is a Finnish smartphone startup dedicated to create the worlds best mobile user experience, through the most secure and regularly updated Android OS platform using modular hardware.
What is Vsenn about..
Global Availability
With a lower price than the charged by the current market leaders in the industry. Without any of the nonsense region locks and specific hardware specs for different global areas. We are a truly global brand and we invite everyone to join us.
Modular hardware
Allows you to upgrade your smartphone when you want. We use only the best and fastest hardware in our modules. There are three modules that you can upgrade and replace: Camera, Battery and Processor/RAM.
Proper mobile security
All the data on the phone is protected using triple layer encryption. For your safety and protection we provide free access to a VPN network and secure Cloud. Preserving data integrity and your privacy is our main priority.
Regular and fast Updates
Keep your phone running smooth, fast and perfectly optimized. We know how it is important to take care of our customers, that is why we offer pure Vanilla Android with guaranteed updates for the next 4 years.
Customizable looks
With back covers that can be changed easily and fast. You may choose from a variety of offers that look and feel just perfect. Durable and stylish to suit your lifestyle. Your imagination is the only limit that applies here.
Todays press release.
OS alternatives – in your hands
Oulu, Finland, December 9, 2014 – Vsenn aims to work with the online developer community in bringing other OS choices to its devices. Our customers have the power to influence and participate in the worlds first community developed mobile brand.
Bringing multiple OS support is something that the online community has been asking us to do, and so, we deliver. We have extended and detailed the ARP program benefits to communities that wish to port and develop roms based on other operating systems.
Vsenn will officially support and help in the development process all the ARP program members. On our social channels, people can voice their favourite OS choices to be part of the ARP program.
The only condition we request from any ARP is a stable and high performance rom. All members of the ARP will have equal benefits:
Full Independence
We will never ask or demand for exclusive features like other brands have done in the past, and we wish that our partners keep working as they have been doing so far.
Technical Support
Straight from Vsenn, we will provide a direct contact to help the members of the ARP program in their development process.
Unlocked Bootloader
It will be an exclusive feature only available to the members of the ARP program, in order to guarantee ROM quality and stability.
Financial Support
Vsenn will officially provide monetary donations, test devices, server space and bandwith for the Vsenn devices ROMs.
So as you can see Vsenn are offering some pretty great stuff of the shelf here going fowrad and we look forward as to what is coming later down the road and we will of course have the news to share..Vsenn want this device to be your device..
About Vsenn
We believe that technology exists for the sole purpose of making our life easier and better. Being good listeners, we will always keep improving to deliver exactly what the market expects from us. Your opinion, ideas and wishes are our compass, because there is no Vsenn without you.
Thanks to Helder Vicente once again for keeping us in the loop.
