PHILIPS Projection introduces 2 new PicoPix projectors. #Philips #Projectors #Tech

After launching last year, the PicoPix Max, the world’s most powerful and portable pico- projector on the market, the Collection will be extended with truly innovative devices for everyday use. “When we approach products for indoor and outdoor use, we focus on 4 key elements: ease of use from the initial setup to everyday use, minimal fan noise, a great image and perfect sound for an immersive experience.”

“Our engineers totally reworked the UI from scratch, delivering a truly simple experience. The fan speed is now controlled by a special algorithm made to optimize the speed, reduce the noise by 20% and protect the projector’s core components. The image and sound have been fine-tuned by cinema professionals and acoustic engineers to deliver an immersive experience in a small and pocket friendly design. With the Philips PicoPix Collection, our customers will enjoy the smallest devices with the most powerful engines ever made. PicoPix are the greatest and smartest companions to bring everywhere”.

With the new PicoPix Collection, Philips Projection brings streaming and gaming addicts a true portable solution to watch and play everywhere.

PicoPix Micro

The current PicoPix Micro comes with 3 new fresh colors: Poppy Red, Winter Blue and Deep Black. Pocket friendly, 480p, mini HDMI, built-in 3h battery and speaker.

Size: 76 x 74 x 34 mm 2.99 x 2.91 x 1.34 inches for 215 g / 0.47lb

The PicoPix Micro is priced at 199USD and available now.

PicoPix Micro 2

Successor of the PicoPix Micro, the PicoPix Micro 2 is brighter, with stereo speakers and offers a longer battery time. With 480p resolution and a weight of only 600g, the PicoPix Micro 2 is the ideal tiny pocket companion to share content thanks to its USB type C video and HDMI ports. The built-in 2x3W speakers offer superior stereo sound in both directions and the built-in powerful 12,000 mAh battery can last up to 3hours!

Size: 138 x 110.5 x 51 mm / 5.43 x4.35 x 2 inches for 600 g / 1.32lb.

The PicoPix Micro 2 will be priced at 299USD and available in November.

PicoPix Max One

As PicoPix Max’s little brother, the new PicoPix Max One displays movies and more in true Full HD 1080p high definition sharpness. Thanks to the TI DLP and 4 channel LED, picture and colors remain lifelike and text stays crystal clear. The massive built-in 5h battery gives you the time you need to binge watch your TV shows in the bedroom, finish them in the living room and even move them to the kitchen or outdoors for a family gathering. With its electric focus, digital zoom, auto-keystone and 4 corner correction, you can quickly enjoy a clear and perfect video wherever you project. The USB Type-C video port delivers data, audio and video and allows you to connect your laptops (Mac and Windows Ready), smartphones or tablets. Rated to last 30,000 hours, the PicoPix Max One light source will display an amazing, vivid picture for years to come.

Size: 134 x 136 x 47 mm / 5.28 x 5.35 x 1.85 inch for 850g/1.87lbs

The PicoPix Max One will be priced at 529USD and available in November.

Tech Review – Speck case line-up for the iPhone12 #Speck #iPhone12 #Tech

Next up for the iPhone 12 is a range from leading brand SPECK they make cases for the majority of phones and offer excellent protection all all round for your smartphone and priced well. These case offer excellent drop protection and protect both front and rear of the device and have bumpers on the corners and not only this they have antimocrbial technology which protects against stain and odor-causing bacteria on case surfaces. Check out the video below for more and image gallery..

Speck has partnered with Microban International, the global leader in antimicrobial technology, to integrate Microban® product protection into all cases for the iPhone 12 series. Microban provides Speck users product protection against stain and odor-causing bacteria on case surfaces. Consumers have peace of mind that their phone case is cleaner beyond what is visible to the naked eye by targeting the invisible microbes that contaminate surfaces. Working continuously, Microban technology has been proven effective against a broad spectrum of bacteria to fight growth 24/7, for the lifetime of the case.

 

Included in the lineup is Speck’s new Presidio®2 line of cases with Presidio2 Armor Cloud technology, a breakthrough in device protection that uses individual air capsules to resist damage upon impact. To create Presidio2 Armor Cloud technology, Speck developed a proprietary design that aligns individual air capsules along the perimeter of the case. At impact, the air capsules flex and suspend the device on a cushion of air, like an airbag. Speck is continuously innovating and exploring ways to pack in the most protection while maintaining Speck’s hallmark slim design. The Presidio2 line includes Presidio2 Armor Cloud, Presidio2 Grip and Presidio2 Pro.

 

Also available is a range of Presidio Perfect-Clear cases. To show off the beauty and vibrant colors of the iPhone 12 series without compromising protection, the cases in the Presidio Perfect-Clear line provide brilliant clarity and 4 metre drop protection. An innovative crystal-clear coating is guaranteed to resist yellowing and discoloration over time. The Presidio Perfect-Clear line includes cases that address both function and style: Presidio Perfect-Clear, Presidio Perfect-Clear with Grips, Presidio Perfect-Clear with Glitter, Presidio Perfect-Mist, and Presidio Perfect-Clear Ombre.

 

The full Speck line for iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max includes:

 

  • Presidio2 Armor Cloud (£34.95) — Protective dual-layer case featuring new Presidio2 Armor Cloud technology that protects against drops up to 4.8 metres.
  • Presidio2 Pro (£24.95) — Features Armor Cloud technology with a unique, soft-touch finish.
  • Presidio2 Grip (£29.95) — All new no-slip grips, Presidio2 Armor Cloud technology and a unique, soft-touch finish.
  • Presidio Perfect-Clear (£24.95) — Perfect-Clear coating resists discoloration while Microban technology fights against stains and bacteria growth.
  • Presidio Perfect-Clear with Grips (£29.95) — Iconic grip design with clear, no-slip grips for ultimate durability and coating that resists discoloration.
  • Presidio Perfect-Mist (£29.95) — New, luxuriously soft-touch matte finish with a semi-transparent back for a more enhanced look and added scratch resistance.
  • Presidio Perfect-Clear Ombre (£29.95) — Fashionable clear case with bold, fade-resistant ombre designs.
  • Presidio Perfect-Clear with Glitter (£29.95) — Slim, protective clear case with fade-resistant glitter crystals.

Speck cases for the iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max are available starting at £24.95 with select UK retailers including Three, John Lewis, Argos, Amazon UK and all Apple Premium Resellers.

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CLCKR stand and grip case review for the iPhone 12. #CLCKR #iPhone12 #Tech

The iPhone 12 has just landed and we have a range of cases in for review and today we take a look at the CLCKR stand and grip case, this case just makes life easier and allows you to use the device safely with a useful tool embedded into the case on the rear, you can watch media without having to remove the case in both portrait and landscape mode and it also allows you to hold the device in a safer manner too so overall it is a must have for the iPhone 12, this also works with the 12 pro and allows for wireless charging too, there is a decent lip around the front which allows the device to be placed face down and it does offer better grip.

Minimal Design, Maximum Protection – Protect your new iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Mini, Pro or Pro Max with 2metre/6.6ft drop protection and stay safe with antimicrobial protection, killing up to 99.99% of germs. The antimicrobial technology has been embedded into the products to durably keep the Case or Universal surface clean by controlling the growth of microorganisms on the surface.   

CLCKR is Universal –  CLCKR are celebrating the launch with two new Universal grips, designed to make the most of any device. The ‘Diagonal’ design is available in Black and Navy Blue and ‘Pebbled Lines’ is available in Black and Grey with Blue, Lilac and Coral colours launching in November. The universal grips also include antimicrobial protection and a 3M adhesive which is reusable and non-residual. Priced at £12.99 and available from: https://www.clckr.com/uk/universal-clckr

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OPPO smartphones go on sale across Ireland. #OPPO #Reno4Pro #Reno4Z #A53

To mark the arrival of OPPO in Ireland, the hotly anticipated Reno4 Pro (RRP €799) and Reno4 Z (RRP €379), with the latest 5G technology are now available to buy at eir and Three across the country.  In addition to this tech spec heavy line-up, OPPO is launching the A53 – the most affordable on-the-go mobile entertainment device.

The OPPO A53 (RRP €179), boasts a lightning fast 90Hz refresh rate, with an immersive and smooth viewing experience and technology that rivals flagship phones – making it a perfect device for seamless streaming and gaming.

On top of this, the A53 also includes a 18MP Front Camera for perfect selfies and a 13MP AI Triple Camera on the rear of the phone, with a 13MP Main camera and a 2MP Depth camera and a 2MP Macro camera. These products are the beginning of an exciting expansion for OPPO into the Irish market. Irish consumers will now have greater access to the latest OPPO smartphones and technology.

“We’re thrilled to bring the latest devices from OPPO to the Irish market,” said Thomas  Mason, general manager, OPPO Ireland. “We set up OPPO’s business in Ireland to  offer Irish consumers greater access to the latest technologically advanced  smartphones and devices. Irish customers will now experience some of the latest tech  OPPO has to offer with the Reno4 Series, between our industry-leading Super VOOC  Fast Charging technology and renowned Ultra Steady Video. We’re incredibly  excited about what the future holds for OPPO in Ireland.”

OPPO Reno4 Pro – RRP €799 – available in Galactic Blue or Space Black. The Reno4 Pro Galactic Blue variant will be available exclusively at eir,  while Three will be stocking the Space Black Reno4 Pro variant. Please check directly with the operators for the best offers.

  • OPPO’s 5G handset with Ultra Night Video and Ultra Steady Video providing unparalleled low light shooting on the move
  • Sony IMX708 ultra night wide-angle video lens, users can capture wider angle shots with far more detail
  • 360° shooting is made simple  with the Front Steady Video, Hyperlapse features and anti-shake capability of the rear facing video, delivering a super stabilised and smooth experience
  • 6.5” AMOLED FHD+ for the crispest picture
  • 12 GB RAM and 256GB for best performance
  • The fastest flash-charging capability on the market, OPPO’s SuperVOOC 2.0 technology
  • Exceptional 5G power that lets users download full moves in seconds and enjoy the most performance-demanding mobile apps

OPPO Reno4 Z – RRP €379– available in Ink Black from eir and Three. Please check directly with the operators for the best offers.

  • OPPO’s most affordable 5G handset on the market, it packs 8GB RAM and 128GB storage
  • Stylish case with powerful all-round performance

OPPO A53 – RRP €179 – available in Electric Black from eir and Three. Please check directly with the operators for the best offers.

  • OPPO’s most affordable on-the-go mobile entertainment device
  • Blazing-fast 90Hz Neo-Display refresh rate delivers greater multi-media use such as gaming & streaming
  • 5000mAh capacity battery gives all day-usage capability
  • 3D-curved iridescent wave design with 8MP front camera and 13MP AI Triple back camera

 

Edifier announces the new G2000 gaming speakers. #Edifier #Gaming #RGB

Edifier® International, prominent designer and award-winning manufacturer of consumer audio electronics for both the lifestyle and multimedia markets

No gaming set up is complete without speakers which deliver incredible sound, enhancing the experience of the game and ensuring you are totally immersed in your play. The new Edifier G2000 will make that happen. 

Although the speakers are only 2.75” high, they offer a punch-packing backward mega bass port, with up to 16W of RMS power output. The composite fibre sound basins, with their effective shield reflector cones, provide 8W + 8W of continuous, undistorted power, peaking at a value of 16W + 16W. With the subwoofer output interface included, the result is sound delivered at an exceptional quality. 

Featuring a sound chip perfected by the Edifier professional acoustic team, the fine-tuned EQ data algorithm offers three separate modes, easily adjusting between game, movie and music settings. This achieves an excellent sound quality across all listening types. 

Customise these speakers further, and consequently your desktop, using the RGB lights, allowing 12 light set ups to be chosen from with the touch of a button. 

The G2000 offers a range of connection options and is compatible with Bluetooth v4.2, USB and 3.5mm AUX; PC, Mac, PS4, Xbox, Laptop, TV, CD player and mobile phones can all easily be connected to begin your gaming experience. 

Contemporary design adds to the appeal of these speakers; 10 degree elevation ensures sound is projected to fill your gaming space, while the matte panels and metal laser engraving exude understated quality.

Easily adjust the volume using the mechanical shift lever on the unit. 

Priced at only £79.98, these speakers will deliver everything you need to enhance your gaming experience. 

Main Features:

  • 2.75-inch full-range unit with 16W RMS power output
  • Column-shaped cabinet with backward mega bass port
  • 12 light effects enhance the gaming experience
  • Mechanical shift lever easy to control volume
  • Music, game and movie sound modes supported
  • Bluetooth/USB sound card/AUX input available
  • Dedicated power adapter for stable and safe power supply
  • Subwoofer output interface included

 

Specifications

Bass unit 2 3/4 inch
Power output R/L: 8W + 8W
Maximum power 16W + 16W
Frequency response R/L: 98Hz -20KHz
Noise level ≤25dB(A)

 

Price & Availability:

 

The G2000 is available from Amazon at £79.98 – 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08FMFZNZD?ref=myi_title_dp 

Pure Telecom survey identifies that 28% of Irish people want career as online influencer. #Influencers

Pure Telecom, Ireland’s high-speed broadband and telecoms provider, today announced findings of a survey, highlighting that 28% of respondents would like to have a job as an online influencer as their main source of income. The survey of 1,000 consumers was carried out by Censuswide on behalf of Pure Telecom.

Pure’s survey also found that 50% of respondents feel they can earn more than the average national salary of 39,000 if they were an online influencer. Younger respondents are more convinced of the monetary gains, as 58% of respondents in the 18-23 age bracket surveyed believe they can earn more than the average wage as an online influencer. The figure lowers to 52% for the 24-39 segment.

Moreover, 67% of respondents admitted they had made purchases that were inspired by an online influencer over the last 12 months. In recent months, the Irish Government has considered the prospect of potentially leveraging online influencers to disseminate key COVID-19 messaging to younger demographics.

The rapid expansion in the number of online influencers making a living through their social media accounts has inspired many aspiring influencers to enter the space in recent years. Last year’s report by inzpire.me noted that attaining 42,575 Instagram followers is enough for an influencer to earn the average UK salary – underlining the greatly enhanced career viability of online influencers in recent times. Typically, prospective influencers try to organically build their own network of followers, before ultimately inking lucrative partnership deals with brands across fashion, beauty, health, and culinary verticals.

Paul Connell, CEO, Pure Telecom, said: “For many, the viability of a career as an online influencer has now become undeniable, with the potential monetary gains associated with this new line of work continuing to turn heads. After a prolonged period of lockdown-induced reflection, I would imagine a sizable amount of the population are weighing up their career options, their life plans, and pouring more time and energy into passion projects. Having access to super-fast, reliable broadband is a fundamental part of helping people chart new paths forward.

 

“With more and more major brands now factoring influencers into their budgetary plans, the potential to make a living as an influencer has never been higher. Pure is proud to support new swathes of aspiring online influencers, connecting customers to the best value broadband based on their speed and bandwidth needs.”

 

Earlier this month, Pure Telecom signed a deal with BT Ireland worth up to €10 million, granting Pure Telecom access to SIRO’s nationwide high-speed fibre broadband network.

Royole’s new smart writing notepad, RoWrite 2, is now available. #Royole #RoWrite2 #Tech

Royole Corporation, an innovator and pioneer of the next-generation human-machine interface technologies and products such as fully flexible displays, fully flexible sensors, foldable smartphones and other smart devices, announces global launch of its RoWrite 2 smart writing notebook. Based on the company’s patented flexible electronics technologies, RoWrite 2 is designed to accurately capture, store, and share all manner of handwritten material (on regular paper) for digital use and improves upon its predecessor’s foundations while bringing fresh and exciting features.

Winner of 2020 CES Tech Awards and the Good Design Awards 2020, RoWrite 2 uses Royole’s industry-leading fully flexible sensor technology and can flex and bend just like a regular notepad. As well as being more flexible, RoWrite 2 is 50% lighter, significantly smaller and has an improved 30-day battery life compared to its predecessor. The upgraded magnetic pen, high-quality synthetic leather folio and aluminium construction complete a range of improvements, making RoWrite 2 an elegant, durable and ultra-portable solution.

Bill Liu, Royole’s CEO, had this to say about the RoWrite 2: “While its predecessor has become a favourite productivity tool during our working and learning from home routine, RoWrite 2 has so much more to give and love. We’re sure that RoWrite 2 will bring a new level of performance in its hardware, software and user experience. For those consumers who use the smart notebook and tablet for work and leisure will enjoy the experience it offers more than ever.”

With RoWrite 2, handwritten notes or sketches can be reproduced directly onto any smart devices, where they can be digitally edited and saved. Everything can be done in real time. The device can also work without the need of a smartphone or tablet. RoWrite 2’s new redesigned app is also far more capable, making it easier than ever to collate, file and compartmentalize all of your notes and share them to social media, colleagues, family and friends.

With 2048 different pressure levels of Royole’s flexible sensor, RoWrite 2 is incredibly sensitive and creates an accurate representation of the written material, providing a natural writing and drawing experience. RoWrite 2 can capture even the subtlest of strokes, giving the feeling of writing on paper. It is able to convert handwritten notes to text, for quick sharing meeting notes with colleagues, and is compatible with a standard filling for the pen and any A5 regular paper for the pad.

The RoWrite app allows users to digitally convert work to easily edit, playback in real time, change stroke thickness, writing instrument or add up to 20 colours, export a video (MP4) of your work to show your stroke sequence and the way to your conclusion. The cloud storage allows you to work on different devices and platforms. Your finished work can be shared across multiple channels including WhatsApp, OneDrive and email. With the app’s advanced features, work can be organised into personalised notebooks or easily located with search function.

With its compact, portable and beautifully designed features, RoWrite 2 is the perfect solution in many cases. With RoWrite 2, users can take notes in business meetings or easily share sketches with colleagues when working from home. During a collaborative signing ceremony, representatives may easily sign documents or broadcast the signing process. Artists can let their creativity flow with the natural feel of pen on paper, combined with the variety of colours and digital brushes available. It is also ideal for students taking notes in lectures or sharing work with classmates and teachers, especially for subjects where graphs or diagrams are common.

Royole RoWrite 2 is now available from www.global.royole.com with an SRP of $129.99.

Magnet promises to put the human back into customer service. #Magnet #Broadband

A new gigabyte broadband service, aimed at remote workers, has been launched with a “talk to a human” technical support guarantee.

Magnet Networks is promising that all technical support calls on its Business Broadband service will be answered by a technician almost instantly – meaning customers can escape the dreaded holding pattern or automated answering service.

It comes as new research shows the communications sector has seen its ‘You Get Me’ scores drop by almost 12% during Covid-19, leaving it at the bottom of the league table for customer experience scores for the second year. This compares to a 4% increase for supermarkets.

The recent customer experience report by the CX Company highlighted how being able to understand and empathise with a customer’s circumstances is even more important in these current times.

Ireland’s communications sector saw the largest decrease in customer experience and empathy across all of 10 sectors surveyed.

Separate research by customer and employee listening platform Usabilla, showed 73% of people of skip the automated answering service, often pressing “0” to reach a human first.

Louise McKeown, Marketing and Product Director, Magnet Networks

“No-one wants to be placed on hold for what seems like an indefinite duration at the very time when they may be frustrated and need advice on an issue,” said Magnet Networks Marketing Director Louise McKeown.

“We are offering a guarantee that if customers need technical assistance, their call will be answered almost instantly during business hours, they will speak directly to a technician and that an expert will be working on their query within 30 minutes of the call. 

“Our seven-day Ireland-based technical support services answer calls in an average of 11 rings. 

“With the current migration towards remote working, we are now bringing our business broadband to the home for employees, backed by a responsive business-class support network.” 

“We want to put the human back into technology and ensure a hassle-free experience for our customers.”

The Magnet Networks Business Broadband service is available to both consumers and businesses, and delivers business-class connectivity and customer service almost nationwide.

It offers a range of six speed options from 24 mbps up to 1 gbps, all of which come with a fixed IP address at no additional cost, allowing ease of access to office servers.

The cost for the 1 gbps service starts at €75 ex vat per month on the Business Broadband + package which gives customers the ability to add this to a current phone line without the need for additional line rental charges.

The first two months are free. For details and pricing see magnetnetworks.com.

New Launch – Lomography × Challenger Special Edition Simple Use Reloadable Camera. #Lomography #Cameras

Lomography has just announced the release of the new Simple Use Reloadable Camera Challenger EditionRemember these cameras folks? This special edition comes to you with an exclusive new look designed by Japanese street brand Challenger founder, designer and professional skateboarder, Satoru Taguchi. Taguchi has transposed his recognizable illustration style and popping color palette onto our Simple Use Reloadable Film Camera, and, with an exclusive Challenger logo sticker shot on LomoChrome Purple film included with every camera, this is our most electric edition to date. Available on their online shop and selected retailers.

Lomography have collaborated with Challenger and hope that this linkup will inspire creative minds across the globe to immortalize their analogue antics. Preloaded with psychedelic LomoChrome Purple film, portable and ready for anything – this easy-to-use number fits in your pocket and best of all, it’s reloadable – so you can shoot, reload and repeat the fun with any 35 mm film on the market! Made for street, action and creative photography this is a striking new edition to a much-loved family of Simple Use cameras.

Price: £22.90
Available via the shop link below.
https://shop.lomography.com/lomography-simple-use-reloadable-camera-lomochrome-purple-challenger-edition