Next up from Skullcandy is the sport method wireless with really nice colourful earbuds which move away from the normal black or grey type and it gives them a nice look. Ideal for the sport minded folk these offer a built-in mic for on the go calls,a flexisport collar and pureclean protection, We will check these out over the next week of two so if you have any questions feel free to ask below or on social media we will gladly help out as always.. Check out the unboxing below.
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Skullycandy is a brand that makes nice headphones and we have tried out several and their crusher wireless still serve me well today and have amazing battery life,comfortable and build solid to boot. The Hesh 3 might look slightly similar to them but they are not offering up to 22hrs of battery life and 4 hours of play with just 10 minutes of charging. With premium amplified audio drivers can they deliver,check out our review soon and watch the unboxing below, Any questions feel free to ask as always.
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Kinetic Ireland, the Out of Home (OOH) media agency, is delighted to announce the launch of its new Digital Out of Home (DOOH) system and division; D:FOUR. The dynamic system is powered by an in-house content management system that allows content, creative, moderation, preview and dynamic ad-serving from a centralised platform at its Dublin headquarter. The new division will be headed up by Rachel McCloskey, who has been with Kinetic since 2015.
Pictured at the launch of Kinetic’s D:FOUR are: (L:R) – Simon Durham, CEO; Rachel McCloskey, Account Manager and Aoife Hudson, Deputy Managing Director
Digital OOH currently accounts for 15% of total OOH spend but this is expected to grow to 19% in 2018. The introduction of new digital formats from a number of media owners across 2018 + 2019 will help attract new advertisers and new ways of using the medium.
D:FOUR aims to improve how the market is currently using Digital Out of Home and to provide clients with more data-driven and dynamic campaigns. D:FOUR will provide endless scope for creativity as Kinetic innovates new ways to reach consumers by bringing various data sources together with brand insights in order to create and build reactive campaigns. The system will integrate seamlessly with media owner scheduling systems enabling innovative, dynamic campaigns.
Pictured at the launch of Kinetic’s D:FOUR are: (L:R) – Aoife Hudson, Deputy Managing Director; Rachel McCloskey, Account Manager and Simon Durham, CEO
The innovative name for the new division, D:FOUR derives from the elements the system will use to contextually connect with audiences;
In anticipation of D:FOUR’s release Rachel McCloskey, Account Manager of Kinetic said, “Our new D:FOUR system will have a positive influence on how our clients use Digital OOH to connect with consumers throughout the day. The system allows bespoke, contextually relevant messaging which in turn will enable us to further connect with audiences on a more personal level. Research has shown that the use of contextual, dynamic content can lead to an additional sales uplift by 8% .”
Kinetic will be hosting a seminar on Dynamic Digital OOH in May to introduce D:FOUR, explore the dynamic capabilities of DOOH and highlight how clients and agencies can take advantage of the new D:FOUR platform.
Simon Durham, CEO for Kinetic added “D:FOUR will hugely benefit our clients and agencies and we look forward to demonstrating our new system at our seminar in May. The seminar will allow us to effectively demonstrate how our advanced system will assist our clients in creating contextually relevant advertising. Digital Out of Home now has more in common with digital online and we should be aligning these strategies to reach consumers effectively.”
Microsoft today hosted 60 students from St. Laurence’s Boys National School, Stillorgan and TY students from Coláiste Bhaile Chláir, Claregalway at its new innovation and education hub, DreamSpace, at its campus in Leopardstown, One Microsoft Place.
These students are the first to have the opportunity to participate in a fully immersive technology experience which has been developed by Microsoft in Ireland to inspire, encourage and challenge students at primary and secondary level to further develop their digital skills.
Microsoft has invested €5m to develop DreamSpace and is committed to bringing 100,000 primary and Transition Year students and their teachers to One Microsoft Place over the next four years to participate in the DreamSpace experience. Students and teachers who visit will leave equipped with critical collaborative, problem-solving and learning skills that will help them to participate fully in today’s and tomorrow’s digital world. By Engaging students in a series of creative and innovative tasks, Microsoft is hoping to shift their perception about the role technology will play in their future.
The experiences undertaken by students visiting DreamSpace will be highly interactive and will evolve as new technology and tools come on stream. Students will undertake experiences in emerging technologies such as AI, AR, VR and demonstrate how through these technologies robotics can be brought to life – encouraging the students to consider how it can be applied to help address real world issues facing society today.
Commenting at the launch of DreamSpace today, Minister Bruton said: “This Government has very ambitious plans in the area of STEM, as part of our overall goal to make Ireland’s education and training service the best in Europe by 2026.
“In that context, I’m delighted to join Microsoft in officially opening DreamSpace this morning. Having joined primary and TY students in their immersive DreamSpace experience this morning, I am confident that every child who has the opportunity to visit will leave here inspired to embrace STEM subjects and to get the best start in a world where digital skills are key to success.”
“I would like to thank Microsoft for its consistent support and investment in the education space over the years and welcome this further investment in creating a unique space for students across Ireland.”
Speaking at the first session at DreamSpace today, Cathriona Hallahan, Managing Director of Microsoft Ireland said: “At Microsoft, we’re determined to open everyone’s eyes and minds to how technology can help our young people to not only imagine a better future, but to build it. With digital transformation a reality of every aspect of our personal and professional world’s today, it is important that young people understand the power of technology at the earliest opportunity. We want them to understand that it is not just the power of technology that is important but rather the power of technology together with their own imagination. The combination of the two will help to shape, change, protect and improve our world and our society for generations to come. We want to ensure that all our young talented people in Ireland understand, appreciate and maximise the role that they can play in the development of their own future.”
“That’s why we’ve invested €5m in the creation of a dedicated innovation and education hub, DreamSpace at our new campus at One Microsoft Place. As a physical embodiment of our own transformation as a company, our new building is the perfect place to give our children the knowledge to feed their curiosity and push the boundaries of what can be done, both today, and tomorrow.”
The investment in DreamSpace in Ireland is just another example of the company’s commitment to ensuring that young people not only participate in today’s digital age, but also help createtomorrow’s digital world. Over the coming months and years, the Microsoft team will welcome teachers, youth leaders and children to help equip them with the skills and ambition to encourage them to unlock the opportunities that digital transformation offers and strengthen Ireland’s position as a European digital leader.
Some tech for the kids has arrived in our first robotic tech arrival,there is more to follow.. This is a an enabled robotic ball which does more than you might first think, Coders for one will like it and you can play an array of games, It comes with again miniature cones and bowling pins to get started and get creative by building your own courses. You can also play other games and use your face to move the little guy that has a gyroscope, accelerometer, and LED lights. We will have a review soon so if you have any questions feel free to ask.
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Housework is a chore we can all do without but thankfully tech is now here to help many ways not only with the cleaning. A robot has arrived to which would be our first in the cleaning department from a company called Ecovacs, The OZMO 610 is a floor cleaning robot which can be controlled by an app and you can just sit back and relax.
Check out the unboxing below and if there is any questions feel free to ask in the meantime during our test period.
DEEBOT OZMO 610 is the key to tackling your household messes. Using an intelligent new mopping system, DEEBOT OZMO 610 deeply and thoroughly cleans your floor. With its Smart Cleaning Path and interchangeable suction inlet, this remarkable robot always ensures an effective clean. Let DEEBOT OZMO 610 give you a spotless home.
– Smart Cleaning Path with less missing
– Vacuum and mop combo for deep cleaning
– Capable of cleaning life’s messes
– Total control in your hands
Mishiko, the global organisation dedicated to developing the very best solutions for the monitoring and improvement of dog’s welfare, is pleased to announce the UK launch of its GPS and activity tracker, Mishiko. Designed not only to keep your dog safe but to improve its wellbeing Mishiko is a must-have for dog owners everywhere. Mishiko is now available in black and white from Amazon.co.uk.
In the UK, it is estimated nearly 1.2M dogs go missing each year, with a large portion of them never returning home. The Mishiko Collar lowers this stat by giving a dogs’ real-time coordinates with up to 4m accuracy and with Mishiko’s global SIM-chip, it is possible to track a dog from anywhere in the world. It works with a mobile app, available for both iOS and Android, which also allows users to set geographic ‘stray’ limits to ensure their dog has not roamed too far.
Obesity is the number one problem for domestic dogs in the UK with rates increasing alarmingly and this condition can reduce a dog’s life expectancy by around 2.5 years. With Mishiko, dog owners are always aware of their furry friend’s daily activity levels and the unique algorithm determines the characteristics of over 600 breeds using the dog’s individual data: weight, age and sex.
The app also allows users to create a pet profile to track their dog’s activity level day-by-day, set new goals, and monitor them. The Mishiko App is more than just a collar add-on; it’s a hub for storing info about a dog’s health and a network of fellow dog owners. Dog owners can go for a walk with Mishiko every day, set new goals and turn it into an exciting game for their pet.
When he lost his beloved dog Misha, Matus Horak, CEO of Mishiko EU, knew all too well how traumatic losing a pet is, but he was unable to find a product to fit his needs – so the idea for the Mishiko Collar was born. Teaming up with Matus, a Slovak ecommerce manager with a marketing and digital background and Ekaterina Sedinina, a telecom business owner, they created a prototype of the Mishiko device – named in tribute to Matus’ lost dog, ‘Misha.’
Matus comments: “I’m so proud of the Mishiko collar, and hope dog owner’s like myself, will enjoy using it with their pets, and give them some peace of mind that they can be re-united with their four-legged friends at the touch of a button. We’ve designed this product with the health of your pet in mind, with a fantastic app which will let you track your dog’s weight and activity to keep them fighting fit!”
Available internationally, the Mishiko Collar is one of the most advanced dog’s GPS and activity trackers on the market.
The Mishiko Pet Care Tracker is available for £99 from Amazon
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Another day another scam which is most likely phishing though this number is different to the norm and today I actually got the SMS myself on one of my phones,hence my name (stored) in the subject. We are quite familiar to sms scams and WhatsApp scams but prevention will work. The details are in the Tweet below and we have of course reported this to Super Valu like before and they have told us they have raised the issue with a relevant department so you can pass it on and block the number on your devices..
The number is 04653254395.
Note.. If you read this article anywhere else and it begins with “Congratulations Jimboireland” you are getting the wrong information. My phone number is listed under this name hence the context in the message. Its not the default message sent out by the Scammers. Thanks.
@SuperValuIRL hi guy's got this text claiming you've another voucher. Odd number too. pic.twitter.com/91rqeG6ULY
— Jim O Brien Tech 👨💻techbuzzireland.com (@techbuzzinfo) April 11, 2018
The Droid is the first stylus in the market designed specifically for Android users and requires no pairing or batteries so is perfect for quick use.
Leading stylus manufacturer, Adonit, is today pleased to announce the UK availability of the first micro precision disc stylus, Droid for Android. It is the first stylus in the market designed specifically with Android users in mind and the Droid is available for £19.99/$24.99 from Amazon.
Featuring a newly engineered 4.75mm non-removable micro-size disc, the Droid provides unmatched precision and is 32% smaller than previous precision disc styluses; perfect for your mobile. This allows users to write with ease and exactly where the stylus is placed on the touchscreen device. With a PET material precision disc, the Droid has been designed to never scratch your glass touchscreen so there is no risk of damage or marks on the screen. The dampening tip also helps to provide a more natural writing experience so ideas, notes and doodles can be focused on without distraction or frustrating mistakes.
The ultra slim, stylish design with a 7mm diameter and weighing just 13g is well-balanced and light for daily use and makes an ideal travel accessory. For an even easier travelling experience, the Droid’s carrying clip means that it can be clipped to clothing or bags for easy access and to prevent rooting through bags when on a flight or a train.
Droid empowers Android users to unlock a new level of creative and productive capabilities on their mobile or tablet devices. With no batteries or pairing required, the Droid can be used by simply touching the tip to the screen and writing, drawing or creating, saving time and effort and allowing the stylus to act as a natural extension of the finger providing a precise point of contact on the screen.
Jasper Li, CTO for Adonit comments, “A stylus should enhance the user’s experience with technology. With the launch of Droid, we wanted to make the best stylus possible for Android users to unlock the power of creativity on their mobile device. The design of the new micro precision disc provides users exceptional control and precision on the screen. Users will be able to draw, mark finite details, write, or simply maneuver through their Android devices seamlessly with the Droid.”
Versatile apps
Whether in a board room meeting, a lecture hall, noting down recipes in the kitchen or sketching new designs, the Droid makes life more convenient. Using apps such as PowerPoint and OneNote, handwritten notes can be taken for business, studying or leisure. If looking for a more creative use, the Droid works with apps including Autodesk SketchBook allowing users to create sketches, paintings and illustrations on the move.
Android Compatible
Droid was created exclusively for Android high resolution touchscreen devices and is compatible with many models including Samsung, Huawei, HTC, Sony, LG, and Asus. For an up-to-date list of compatible devices, please see HERE.
Adonit Droid’s brushed metal barrel is available in Black, Silver, and Midnight Blue for £19.99/$24.99 from Amazon and Adonit. See more on Facebook @ Adonit Europe.
