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SJCAM, the action camera manufacturer, is pleased to announce that the new live streaming feature will be available from May.
The range of SJCAM action cameras are great tools for capturing truly immersive videos – creating high quality footage of your adventures. With the added option of Live Streaming, you can interact with your friends and fans using your SJCAM better than ever before.
The new Live Streaming feature will be very easy to operate. Using the app you simply select whether you wish to stream with Facebook or YouTube and choose the WiFi network. This allows a QR code to be created on your phone. Using the camera to then select the Live Streaming mode, the window with the QR scanner will open – scan the QR code and start your live stream straight away!
When your live stream is complete the video will be saved on your channel ready to be watched again any time you want.
Once the QR code for live streaming is created all you need to do is save it ready for the next time you want to live stream.
The new live streaming feature will be available for selected cameras on release – the SJ8 Pro, SJ8 Plus, Krypton, Aktyn and the new SJ9 series. To use the Live Stream feature both the camera firmware and SJCAM app need to be updated to the latest version.
About SJCAM:
Founded in 2011, SJCAM has gained worldwide recognition for their action cameras. With a focus on producing high quality products, and providing excellent customer support, SJCAM is fully committed to creating awesome action cameras. They recently made innovative changes into their SJ8 Series range including dual microphones, 6-axis gyro stabilization, 8x digital zoom and a 2.33 inch IPS display, proving their commitment to create fantastic products that fit into action packed lives. www.sjcam.com
Beacon Hospital has announced that it now has Ireland’s most advanced radiotherapy machine, The Varian Edge. Having offered radiotherapy since 2007, Beacon Hospital is a leading provider of this cancer treatment option, which uses high doses of radiation to kill cancer cells and shrink tumours, without the need for incisions. The new machine will upgrade and enhance this service, as it allows for higher doses of radiation, to be targeted with even more accuracy at tumours. It has less impact on surrounding tissues and allows for even better results and fewer treatments for patients.
This is the first and only machine of its kind in Ireland and with only 3 in the UK and 130 worldwide it means that Ireland now has access to the very latest technology to treat cancer. By 2020, 1 in 2 people in Ireland will develop cancer during their lifetime.
Beacon Hospital now has Ireland’s Most Advanced Radiotherapy Machine Picture shows from left Professor John G. Armstrong, Director, Radiation Therapy Department at Beacon Hospital; and Dr Alina Mihai, Consultant Radiation Oncologist at Beacon Hospital; and Michael Cullen CEO of Beacon Hospital.
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The technology can treat tumours found in brain, spine and lung cancer patients, as well as tumours in other areas of the body that are difficult to reach surgically.
The Edge system offers fast, effective treatment without an incision or the need to recover in hospital. With some treatment sessions taking as little as 15 minutes, and the absence of an incision, patients can quickly get back to their lives.
Edge also reduces the risk to surrounding healthy tissue with a real-time tracking system that enables Consultant Radiation Oncologists to detect slight tumour movement, keeping treatment focused on the target.
It also allows for breathing to be monitored during treatment, giving the patient a more comfortable experience.
Beacon Hospital has invested €3.2 million in the new machine. This comes as part of a broader two-year plan (2018-2019) that is seeing over €30m being invested in Beacon Hospital to enhance services, equipment and facilities.
The new machine comes as Beacon Hospital continues to lead the way when it comes to radiotherapy treatment. It has the most experienced radiotherapy stereotactic team in the country. It follows other firsts at Beacon Hospital. For example, it was the first centre in Ireland to offer Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS), to areas other than the brain. SRS is a non-surgical radiation therapy used to treat functional abnormalities and small tumours. It has been offering this service for 12 years.
Beacon Hospital now has Ireland’s Most Advanced Radiotherapy Machine Picture shows from left Professor John G. Armstrong, Director, Radiation Therapy Department at Beacon Hospital and Dr Alina Mihai, Consultant Radiation Oncologist at Beacon Hospital.
Beacon Hospital has invested €3.2 million in the new machine. This comes as part of a broader two-year plan (2018-2019) that is seeing over €30m being invested in Beacon Hospital to enhance services, equipment and facilities. ENDS/ Pic:Naoise Culhane
Professor John G. Armstrong, Director, Radiation Therapy Department at Beacon Hospital said:
“We’re delighted to introduce Ireland’s most advanced radiotherapy machine, The Varian Edge to our Cancer Care Centre. The first and only machine of its kind in Ireland, the Edge upgrades our current radiotherapy machine to the latest technology, using extreme precision to target and destroy tumours faster and more effectively. The new machine treats patients with higher doses of radiation with more accuracy, with less impact to surrounding tissues. This ultimately may lead to better results and less treatments for the patient.”
Michael Cullen, CEO of Beacon Hospital said:
“We have been treating patients with radiotherapy here at Beacon Hospital since 2007. Our pioneering team are involved in international research and are constantly looking at new and innovative ways to improve treatments, so with the introduction of the new Edge our patients now have access to the most advanced radiotherapy machine in Ireland. Our Cancer Care Centre offers a complete range of services including diagnostics, surgery, medical and radiation oncology, all delivered by highly qualified professionals in one central location.
“This significant investment underpins our broader growth strategy that is seeing over €30 million being invested over two years to ensure we continue to have the very best services, equipment and facilities.”
The D-Link home security system is another example of getting the job done right and simple without the need for a huge technical knowledge or a registered contractor to come fit it in your home which again costs more money on top of a more conventional CCTV system which can run into thousands and in some cases having holes and wires drilled all over your house,there is no need for it today for the average household but that is subjective.
In any case just like cars or any mode of transport I always say invest in a dashcam it will someday repay you and the same applies to you house security, You should invest in some form of camera system and with what’s on offer here and what is out there it won’t break the bank and you will be glad someday as not only is it a piece of mind its a good deterrent too.
The D-Link home system is certainly one to check out so look at what you get inside first..
The benefits here is an easy setup be it installing it as it can be just placed on a counter or in a shelf or you can place it outside using the minimal tools to mount on a wall or fence if you choose to do the latter place it high up if you can.. You can use the provided brackets to mount on a wall,fence or wherever suits which again requires little skill and tools and just place it as is and not only that its portable and you can make use of the mounts and place them in several places which can be hidden or made visible for potential criminals to warn them off.
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Everyone’s set up will differ but with this package you can make full use of the arm and brackets provided as the cameras simply just stick on with a magnet you could not ask for easier and you can then set them up by testing the field of view via the app which again is a simple process to set up which just requires your router a power outlet and the rest is all provided in the box and once you have the app installed just follow the on-screen instructions and you are good to go,there is also good tutorials online should you run into issues and of course you can ask us for help should you need it..
The app itself provides you with all you need to get the most of the camera modules with the pack I got I got two modules but you can add more if you like which is great so you can set up a complete home system with the one app and one system which is great four would of sealed it for me and they should make a package in set up like that which would make the deal even sweeter and give you a definitive piece of mind as you may be limited with just the two but as mentioned you can buy additional modules on the go if you wish..
The options in the app are also great as to what you can do with the footage and how you can manage things and its all simple you can see more in the app walkthrough below and again if you have any questions feel free to ask. The camera quality is excellent and there is two way audio so you can also communicate or confront with this should you get an intruder in your home or premises and there is also a built in alarm just to rub it in some more should you have to use it to fend off intruders.
Simplicity is key here and this package offers just that from set-up,installation and options within the app and this is how it should be if you want something that takes minutes to install and have set up and no need to wait for a professional installation this is certainly one system to check out and gets my approval. To top it off you get 12 months free cloud storage which is something you don’t see to often and you have excellent battery life which means less effort and they are rechargeable so you can charge at home when they run low and not fear of having a window of opportunity for a breach in your premises or home.
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One small bit of advice is keep it as near as possible when outside to your router as newer house builds can cause interference with any wifi setups and this could be seen in one of the videos where it lagged and again depending on time with contention this will also affect the coverage/recordings
This is probably the strangest piece of tech we have seen cross our doors but its something that could yield results if you are not reaching the goals you want to achieve in life but like anything else one thing will work for one but not all and this is certainly no different and with a price tag of €419 it is not for everyone’s pocket but you do get a 90 day free trial or your money back so that is a confident move to begin with.
Modius claims the following benefits..
More confidence,Increased energy,Better sleep,Less snacking,Finding it easy to stick to diets,Losing weight and keeping it off. All this sounds good from the get go but will this work in the long term, We will be testing this out over the next few weeks and will report our findings so if you have any questions feel free to ask in the interim..
As much as I like my headphones I am really getting into the true wireless in ears these days now and have a great collection of such which is catching up with my huge headphone collection but they are not something that will totally replace headphones in general in my opinion.
The Skullcandy Venue are certainly one to look at and we have reviewed those here so be sure to check those out if you need some new cans but if you want some true wireless earbuds these are another contender to check out as they tick all my boxes.
Again well presented in a nice package these come with USB-C which is the right step to take these days and you also get a nice little charging case than can extend your battery life which is important if you are one on the go be it for commuting or training.
There is much talk about Apple and their Airpods which i have tried and they just don’t cut it volume wise and are too expensive and these are priced much better offering a better soundstage from my testing,not only that I think Airpods look ridiculous and some brands now follow suit with design but we do have some similar options coming out way but not looking like Airpods and its a thing we will have the get use too like it or not but thankfully Skullcandy have chosen a simple look and design with great execution.
These fit well in the ears and will not budge which was my main concern when the likes came along with other brands and now that I have tested countless pairs they have come along well since their inception and I tend to wear these alot when I go out now for a run or to the gym knowing they will not fall out like those Airpods do…
The fit is important and for some how they look and by size terms they are not too big nor too small compared to the many others I have tried but they are solid once in your ear which is great with the built in earwings.
Operational wise these follow the format of most with the one two or three taps to get things moving along and from my time of use they worked everytime as you would expect you can also get access to your voice assistant(three taps) should you use it. On pairing up for the first time you will press both earbuds together for about 5 seconds and you are good to go and reconnecting afterwards is very quick like the Venue.
The left side offers play and pause.volume down back track call/hang up and the right side again play and pause,volume up forward track. These do no auto pause when you remove them which is not a huge deal for me but some like that feature You can as mentioned use the tapping options to other important actions. One thing people ask quite often now is will such work individually and the answer here is yes but on the left side only meaning you can take calls and listen to music with one but not both ie you cant use the right side to do the same,the left side is the main earbud and the right tethers off it to keep it simple.
The sound signature here is once again good however not overly loud which is how I like my music as my follower know. First there is no lip latency as I call it when watching Netflix or You Tube,Across all genres from my playlist it was well balanced and an enjoyable listening experience overall even at high volumes there was no tinny sound or muffling to be found or any kind of distortion so overall I was happy bar the max volume level.Call quality is not on par with the Venue and at times I felt they were low and sometimes muffled. Again there is no app and i think its time skullcandy looked into this department as even cheaper brands are now doing it and it could add that bit more with EQ settings if your phone does not have one, Most don’t and we rely on third party apps which is some cases is quite useless. Nonetheless these overall are a great value for the price at posting 129 euros.
Skullcandy is a brand I remember well from my late teens then somewhat I never seen them around but realigned myself with the brand two years ago and what they have on offer is certainly something to consider the next time you purchase headphones from what I have tested in the past.
The Venue borrow the design from the Crusher Wireless which is arguably one of the best noise cancelling headphones out there alongside the bass which people tend to like these days but for anyone thats looking for some new cans these are certainly something you should consider and they can be picked up pretty cheap these days for around €100 or so if you shop around.
The Venue offer great comfort all round and also offer a great listening experience for those who want to pick some up. I have been testing these two weeks now with several devices and the audio is excellent and its loud which is how I like my music.
There is simple to use controls on the Venue on the left side you have your power on/off and you have the ANC option which you will never turn off unless you require it and we also have a battery indicator,On the right side you have volume controls and your I/Os which is a 3.5mm jack and micro USB though I would liked to have seen USB C but this is not a big issue. You also have volume play and pause. The monitor mode is also handy which means you do not have to remove your headphones to hear the outside world or stop and talk to someone.You will get the battery life claimed by the Skullycandy and depending on your personal needs which for me is a once a week charge which is fine but there is headphones out there that offer much more in this price range but in fairness we all tend to keep the likes of headphones topped up.The buttons are easy to navigate and tactile and are easy to use blindly and a nice rubber touch to them.
The sound signature is great it has to be said with all genres and from my track playlist which covers all music avenues inside and out and maxed out is where these shine and they offer really good base too which was nice to see. There is no app however which is something that would have been a bonus but you can use your own EQ or a third party to get that little bit extra should you not be entirely happy with the standard offering here. Another important factor to add is there is no lip latency with what you watch on your phone or tablet.
Comfort wise these are also great with a soft headband and cups to match and can be worn for long periods of time with no sweat issues but this might vary between people and the environment they are so for me it is indoors around the house or in bed catching up on my You Tube subs and listening to my playlists. The pairing process here is lighting fast and once you connect for the first time which is simple they pair instantaneously any other time with no dropouts at all and phone calls are crisp and clear too both ends on the few calls I got whilst using them. I also like the no robotic voice prompts on these which is not robotic.
The build quality is also robust and solid with a 90 degree swivel on both sides and some movement on the cups themselves to nestle nicely onto your head without that clamped feeling, Given they are mostly plastic with a matt finish they are solid and easy to maintain and should have a good long life once you take care of them and you do get a nice case to carry them in so there is no excuse to have these for at least two/three years or longer again this is down to the individual and how often they change cans but from my experince I still have the old crusher wireless and they still work and look like new so I cant see any difference here.
As seen above these come equipped with tile this is a great feature to have and all headphones should have this. Again a simple set up if you ever happen to misplace your cans at the office or home, it does happen…
Are they worth the wads (139 euro at the time of posting) is what you will ask next. Well yes Skullcandy have improved immensely over the years and with what’s on offer here as a whole is fair.
Some of the most iconic moments in TV and film are defined by their score. Without its beautiful theme music, would The Crown be as majestic? Would the eeriness of Stranger Things come across in the same way? I have become a netflix addict of late and this is a welcome move and look forward to seeing the capabilities here as Audio makes a huge difference in my book.
Often the subtlety of sound may go unnoticed, but it can have a profound impact on the atmosphere of a scene and fundamentally change how a viewer responds to it. The magical combination of sight and sound brings viewers closer to the story, and that’s why we support creative technologies and features like 4K, HDR, Dolby Atmos® and Netflix Calibrated Mode.
Netflix is excited to announce a new feature, high-quality audio, which takes sound quality to another level. We gave it this straightforward name because it fits: high-quality audio delivers audio that sounds closer to what creators hear in the studio, so every little detail is captured for a richer, more intense experience. Additionally, if you have bandwidth or device limitations, we’ve made the feature adaptive so that we will deliver the best possible audio to match your capabilities. This is similar to what we already do for video.
The Member Experience
Most TV devices that support 5.1 or Dolby Atmos are capable of receiving better sound. Depending on your device and bandwidth capabilities, the bitrate you receive may vary:
5.1: From 192 kbps (good) up to 640 kbps (great/perceptually transparent)
Dolby Atmos: From 448 kbps up to 768 kbps (Dolby Atmos is available for members subscribed to the Premium plan)
GTT Communications, Inc. (NYSE: GTT), the leading global cloud networking provider to multinational clients, announced today that Gina Nomellini, chief marketing officer, will speak on the keynote plenary at CCT2019 (The Cloud, Content and Telecoms Summit) on May 8 in Dublin, Ireland. The keynote plenary will address the topic “Digitalisation and What It Means for the Telecom Industry and the Future Role of the Cloud Provider and Carrier: Re-Defining, Re-Investing and Re-Building.”
Nomellini will join other industry leaders to discuss the impact of digitalisation on the carrier service model and telecom industry landscape. She will share insights based on her role leading GTT’s product development, product management, brand development and marketing communications. The panelists will also explorehow virtualisation and the advent of cloud-based technologies is leading to a paradigm shift in the way telecom services and networks are being deployed.
Topic: Digitalisation and What It Means for the Telecom Industry and the Future Role of the Cloud Provider and Carrier: Re-Defining, Re-Investing and Re-Building
Announced at CES 2019, Jabra is now shipping the newest addition to their Elite range of headsets: the Elite 85h headphones. The new headphones are engineered with Jabra SmartSound, based on audEERING context intelligence technology and include Active Noise-Cancellation (ANC) and Jabra’s HearThrough technology, which enables users to decide how much of the outside world penetrates through to the listener. Whether you are commuting, need to concentrate or are in a crowded place, SmartSound ensures the audio of the Elite 85h automatically adjusts to your surroundings to offer the best calls and music experience.
The Elite 85h headphones set new standards across the board, with 36-hour battery life (with ANC activated), crystal-clear sound with advanced 6-microphone call technology, 40mm custom-engineered speakers for top-quality acoustic experience and industry-leading durability. Together with SmartSound and intuitive Voice Assistant Control – the Elite 85h are the smartest ANC headphones on the market.
Like every Jabra device, the Elite 85h has been engineered to meet the challenges that users face in the real world. In today’s digitally-connected society, noise overload is considered one of the key factors affecting personal wellbeing. Jabra’s SmartSound technology tackles noise pollution in a way like never before. Jabra has an exclusive part ownership of intelligent audio analysis company audEERING, the world leader in audio AI technology. The relationship allows Jabra to include environmental adaptation into the new Elite 85h headphones, creating a personalised audio experience that goes beyond current Active Noise-Cancellation (ANC) solutions available in the market.
SmartSound, driven by AI technology
Jabra SmartSound is based on audEERING’s context intelligence technology, which uses real-time acoustic scene analysis of environmental sounds. The technology can detect more than 6,000 unique sound characteristics and uses this to adapt audio output to each specific context. This means that when moving from a noisy train station into a quiet train carriage, the context intelligence technology will take notice and will automatically adjust the audio to the changed surroundings. It will select one of the three moments: ‘Commute’, ‘In Public’ or ‘In Private’ to guarantee a consistent quality for your audio experience. Users can personalise their calls and music settings even further through Jabra’s Sound+ app, which will remember your preferred settings within the mode for future similar situations.
Dagmar Schuller, CEO at audEERING said: “audEERING’s AI based audio context intelligence technology empowers the new Elite 85h headphones by Jabra to deliver the best call and music experience on the market. Users can be sure to get the most sophisticated product there is with reliable and innovative AI technology made in Germany.”
The microphone solution combined with the Jabra Sound+ app creates a quick Voice Assistant access experience. Users only need to touch a button on the headphones to interact with Alexa, Siri® or Google Assistant™.
René Svendsen-Tune, CEO at Jabra said: “One of the biggest challenges for people on-the-go is consistency in voice, call and audio quality in every environment, whilst ensuring the best voice interaction and connectivity that allows for either total concentration or relaxation. Our Elite range represents the best-in-class products for calls and music. We developed SmartSound, to ensure we can continue to deliver quality calls and music experience wherever you are. The Elite 85h is a revolutionary headset that will change the way we experience sound and cope with noise in the future.”
Key features of the Jabra Elite 85h:
SmartSound: Audio that automatically adapts to your surroundings
One-click access: Voice Assistant access at the push of a button
Four colour variations: Black, Titanium Black, Gold Beige and Navy
Battery: Up to 36-hour battery with ANC activated and 41 hours without ANC
Microphones: 8 microphones in total. 6 dedicated for calls, 4 for ANC and 2 hybrid mics for both calls and ANC.
Speakers: 40 mm custom-engineered speakers
Durability: Unique IP52 dust and rain resistance, backed by a 2-year warranty against water and dust
Personalise: Jabra Sound+ app for SmartSound features, including customised settings
Availability & pricing
The headset will be available in four colours (Black, Titanium Black, Gold Beige and Navy), Available from April 2019 at selected retailers at MSRP 279,99 GBP. Find out more about the Jabra Elite 85h and SmartSound at: www.jabra.co.uk/bluetooth-headsets/jabra-elite-85h.
