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@AOC_Gaming to Show Off New AGON Curved Monitor at IEM Katowice 2018 #gaming

At this year’s Intel Extreme Masters in Katowice, display specialist AOC will show off the most competitive gaming display lineup to ever attend an esports event. With over 100,000 event attendees to be expected, AOC engages with gamers and showcases their all-black, special edition curved AG352UCG6 model before Europe’s most passionate esports audience.

With season 11 underway, Katowice will once again host esports fans on February 24–25 for the IEM Expo as well as between March 2–6 for the Intel Extreme Masters tournament and its list of prestigious participants: none other than the world’s 16 best pro CS:GO teams will vie for the lion’s share of a massive 500,000 USD prize pool. Amongst them are AOC-sponsored international superteam G2 Esports, who will go into the tournament well prepared after intense weeks spent bootcamping with the lightning-fast AOC AG251FZ, boasting 240 Hertz and a 1 ms response time.

The AOC AG352UCG6 Black Edition offers 3440 x 1440 pixels resolution, 120Hz and G-Sync support

Experience excellence in gaming
Throughout the two weekends filled with esports, visitors will have the exclusive opportunity to witness the public debut of the new curved AG3562UCG6 Black Edition and its impressive 35” panel, in action at the Alsen booth (B2). This all-black special edition comes with a 120 Hz refresh rate and UWQHD (3440×1440 pixels) resolution, enabling only the most immersive game experience. Thanks to integrated G-Sync support, the AG3562UCG6 Black Edition delivers visuals in perfect harmony with NVIDIA GPUs, guaranteed to eliminate input lag and display stuttering. Useful extras such as AOC Flicker-free technology, the retractable headphone holder and AOC Shadow Control solution round out the AG352UCG6’s esports-focused and functionality-driven feature set, making AOC’s most recent addition to their AGON line one of the most appealing as well.

The planned availability date is May 2018.

Further Information: http://eu.aoc.com/en/gaming

GoXtreme Introduces the ‘Barracuda 4K’ Ultra HD Waterproof Action Cam. #4K #ActionCam

Perfect for those adrenaline junkies who love water sports, it can be used up to 10m under water without any additional casing and is just £119.99.

GoXtreme, the German Action Camera brand renowned for quality and value, is today pleased to announce the availability of the GoXtreme ‘Barracuda 4K’ waterproof action camera with 4K Ultra HD video. Featuring a touchscreen and waterproof to 10 metres, Barracuda 4K adds a whole new level of functionality and convenience to the GoXtreme range and is available now both online and in store from UK retailer Argos for £119.99.

The GoXtreme Barracuda 4K is ideal for those adrenaline junkies who enjoy all forms of water sports. Whether it is swimming, scuba diving, kayaking or powerboating, the GoXtreme Barracuda 4K is the perfect companion as it can be used up to 10 metres underwater without any additional plastic housing required and is light and easy to operate.

GoXtreme use only the best components when designing their action cams and the Barracuda 4K is certainly no exception. Its high efficiency chipset and high speed 16mp Panasonic sensor deliver stunning, ultra-sharp videos at settings up to 4K/25fps and photos up to 20MP resolution, while it’s 170º Ultra-wide view ensures everyone is in the frame.

Looking to get creative or artistic with photos or videos? The Barracuda 4K’s burst mode captures several photos with a single press of the shutter which, in turn, delivers multiple photos where ordinarily only one image would be recorded. The Time Lapse mode also allows for greater creativity by giving the option of capturing photos automatically at set time intervals which, when played back as a video, allows viewing as an extended time frame.

Once the photos or videos have been taken, downloading or viewing them is simple as the built-in Wi-Fi allows users to connect the Barracuda to a smartphone or tablet using the companion app. The free iOS and & Android app turns a smartphone or tablet into a live view remote and offers full control of the camera functions and settings. The files can then be downloaded directly from the camera to view or share via email or for instant posting on popular social media platforms.

GoXtreme also understand the value of giving its customers more and that‘s why every GoXtreme action camera includes a great selection of essential mounts and accessories right out of the box. The GoXtreme Barracuda 4K includes accessories for any kind of action.

The GoXtreme ‘Barracuda 4K’ ultra HD underwater action camera is available now from Argos for £119.99

Technical Specifications

5cm/2.0″ touchscreen*
Waterproof up to 10m (no case needed)
16MP sensor
Video resolution – 4k 25fps, 2.7k 30fps, 1080p 60fps, 30fps, 720p 120fps, 60fps, 30fps
Still image resolution -20M (by interpolation), 16M, 12M, 8M, 5M, 3M
Video with sound
Built-in microphone
External memory: Micro SD card support up to 64GB minimum U3 Class 10 (not included)
170° fixed wide angle
Lens: F=2.5, f=3.0mm
WiFi function
Slow motion
Time Lapse
Self timer
Burst function
Continuous Shot
Motion detection
PC Cam
Snapshot function
White Balance: Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Tungsten / Fluor
Interface – HDMI, USB 2.0
Exchangeable 1050mAh lithium battery
Dimensions: 65 x 46 x 28.5mm

*Under water you need to use the buttons to operate the camera.

In the box:

Bike mount
Frame Mount
Helmet mount with stickers and belt
Orientation arms
Tripod adaptor
Mount buckles
Battery
USB Cable
User manual

Need new #Earphones or #Headphones we have a 15% discount with @sudiosweden

If you are huge headphone/earphone fan like me and is in the market for something new check out Sudio Sweden who have some really nice products on offer,last month Sudion Sweden gave us a discount offer and we have teamed up with them again and they have kindly given our readers another 15% discount on all purchases all you need to do is enter (techbuzzireland15) at the checkout.

Check out their website HERE and dont forget to use the code techbuzzireland15 at the checkout. We will be speaking some more on their prodcuts in the coming weeks so stay tuned for more.

Check out our review of the Sudio Regent 4.1 bluetooth headphones HERE

Review – The Argos 10 inch Alba tablet for kids with built in security. #tech #tablets #kids

The tablet may be geared towards kids but anyone can use it to be fair and if its anything like its smaller brother the 7 inch model it lasted my daughter over two years with only the Micro USB port worn down. It has had many drops and falls too and the fact it came with two bumpers in the package it really helps and save you looking for one which you probably wont find.

UNBOXING THE ARGOS ALBA 10 INCH 16GB TABLET

Again this tablet offers much the same with build quality and features and this time around it comes with pre-installed kids protection which is good to see. You are of course entitled to download your own or use your providers if you will but this is easy to use and set up out of the box, The tablet is robust and has many I/Os so all needs are catered for, Camera is not the best in the world but its a tablet.

We would recommend buying an SD card as the 1GB RAM will eventually slow you down,but keeping apps and games limited as any decent parent would do you will be fine, this is my second tablet with similar specs and has ran perfectly fine, other than that for the money you can’t go wrong if you want the tablet for basic use but nothing heavy, Check out the video review below and if you have any questions fire away.

1 / 14

Display:

10 inch screen.
Resolution 1280 x 800 pixels.
IPS technology.
Multi-touch screen.
LED backlit display.
Support for simultaneous display of multiple languages.

Specifications:

1.3GHz MediaTek mtk 8163 quad core processor.
1GB RAM.
Internal storage capacity 16GB.
microSD memory card slot.
Front facing camera 2MP.
Rear facing camera 2MP.
Android 7 operating system.

General features:

Built-in speaker.
Webcam.
Wi-Fi enabled.
Bluetooth – enabling you to easily and wirelessly connect with other Bluetooth enabled devices.
3.5mm stereo headphone jack.
Microphone.
Mini HDMI.
Micro USB.

Additional information:

Up to 9 hours battery life (depending on usage).
10.3mm thin.
Size H16.6, W26.6cm.
Weight 568g.
Manufacturer’s 2 year guarantee.

Check out the best tablets for kids …

VIDEO REVIEW

The Nokia 2 now on sale in Ireland,exclusive to Virgin Mobile. #Nokia2

The much anticipated budget phone from Nokia the Nokia 2 is now officially on sale in Ireland online with Virgin Mobile, The device sports a massive 4100 mAh battery which is plenty for any user today and will easily see you through one day of heavy usage and two days general use depending on the user. The Nokia 2 also has a large screen at 5 inches and will be a great contenter now in the market and not forgetting the quick updates that Nokia and HMD now deliver on their handsets. The Nokia 2 is said to officially launch Feb 26th.

Full specs of the device are listed below.. We also checked that it is in stock with an Agent. The handset will also be available on pre-pay for €109 from the 26th of Feb or you can purchase sim free for €99 direct from Nokia.

Outside

A precision-machined aluminum frame
Bright HD LTPS screen with low power consumption
Corning Gorilla Glass display
Sculpted polycarbonate back
8 MP autofocus rear camera and 5 MP front camera

Inside

Clean and clutter-free Android Nougat with regular updates, featuring Doze mode for prolonged battery life
Trusted Qualcomm Snapdragon 212 processor
Ambient light sensor, accelerometer and e-compass
8 GB storage, plus a MicroSD card slot
Available as both single SIM and dual SIM variants ( Not in Ireland in retail)

@CarePlusIreland launch new app and have over 40 stores. #CarePlus #App #Pharmacy

Technology is everywhere and it can be a nuisance for some and helpful for others and when it comes to apps we have no shortage of them and today we get to see a new app which is from CarePlus Pharmacy group. Over the last few years we have seen technology creep in everywhere even in our local pharmacy with the likes of self service photo booths for one which allows users to transfer files via bluetooth or sd card to a machine and have them printed a few minutes later and not only that we have seen an increase of pharmacies introducing apps to make life easier for people which is a good thing.

APP GALLERY

CarePlus Pharmacy group is an Irish Pharmacy Group which is made up of over 40 stores. The group have developed a new app available to customers to help them to order their prescriptions using their smart phone. It is available in the google play and apple app stores. Once your prescription is ordered via the app the Pharmacist can respond to let you know when it is ready for collection. The app also shows the current months special offers in-store.

Get the apps below on Android and iOS

Thanks to Thomas Conefrey who got in touch with us and you can find his Pharmacy on 136 Pearse Street, Dublin 2,

Unboxing the Roth Sub Zero III TV soundbar. #tech #audio #tv #sound #Roth

Today we check out the Roth Sub Zero III TV soundbar with a quick unboxing and walkaround of the prodcut and contents, this can be either wall mounted or placed on a flat surface and we have the White Edition which looks really nice indeed. Any questions please ask below or on social while we test this out..

Main Features / Specification:

- Design:
- 4x 2.75-inch 4 Ohm Ferrite Drivers
- 2x Passive Radiator Bass Drivers
- Thick Wall 3.6L Reinforced Polymer Case
- Cloth Grill
- Wall Mount Capable
- LED Display with Auto Dimming

- Performance:
- Wide Frequency Response 40-20,000Hz
- High Power Class D Amplifiers
- 90 Watts Peak Output Power

- Inputs:
- HDMI x2, plus 1x HDMI output (ARC)
- 3.5mm Analogue Stereo Connection
- Optical SPDIF Format (Toslink compatible) – Stereo
- Bluetooth aptX A2DP Audio
- Power Input: AC 230-240V, 50 Hz

Dimensions:
85cm (W) X 8cm (D) X 8.8cm (H)

UNBOXING

Nokia considers its future with health products. #Nokia #Health #Tech

Only in 2016 Nokia purchased Withings and now its up for review which some might find either too soon or perhaps a good idea. I own a few of their products myself and use them daily and it would be sad to see them go but business is business.

From what I have seen the Withings Brand was not widely available here and when it changed the Nokia branded health prodcuts did not replace them anywhere,Some pharmacies sold withings scales and again they where not replaced but it is good as a BRAND to see the NOKIA name on shelves in stores so people are aware.

One avenue that could have worked which was seen in the UK was to bundle products with the purchase of a Nokia 8 and they could continue to do so in the future but that remains to be seen and only time will tell. Currently on offer with the Nokia 8 now here is a free printer from another company with Vodafone and if you buy direct you could get the ZEISS VR ONE headset which is also a nice piece of kit we recently reviewed.

In the short press release Nokia said…

Nokia today announces that it has initiated a review of strategic options for its Digital Health business, which is part of Nokia Technologies. Digital Health’s business portfolio includes consumer and enterprise products, and it manufactures and sells an ecosystem of hybrid smart watches, scales and digital health devices to consumers and enterprise partners.

The strategic review of the Digital Health business may or may not result in any transaction or other changes. Any further announcements about the Digital Health business will be made if and when appropriate. The Patent Business, Brand Partnerships and Technology Licensing units in Nokia Technologies are not in the scope of this review.

Review – The Jabra Vega headphones with ANC. #Jabra #Vega #Tech

I love headphones and have a pretty nice collection and today we are here to check out the Jabra Vega headphones with ANC which are really nice and come Dolby.

Presentation is excellent as is always with Jabra products and they come in the typcial yellow and black packaging that is easily identifieable and you know whom the prodcut is from immedialtey. And as always there is lots of information on the exterior of the box to let you know what you are getting.

Inside is padded which is great mainly for protection and transportation but nonetheless its good solid packaging, We also get instructions, cables and a carry case which is good to see for storage purposes be it at home of for when not in use which will keep the dirt at bay.

Build quality here once again is great, they have a robust headband covered in their soft rubber material which is easy to keep clean and is soft to touch and it also feels nice and is comfortable to wear even for long periods of time.

The cups on the Vega are really nice and overears so you are already blocking out most of the exterior noise then you have the ANC factor on top of this to give you crisp clear sound without distration and should you need to know whats going on there is an eavesdrop feature on the right cup which you just tap to turn on and off which is handy especially in an office or open space environment and you need to talk to a colleauge for example.

Given they are not bluetooth it might put some off though for me I use both wired and wireless Jabra prodcuts so its not really an issue for me but some have their own choice method. Having said that it means less to fumble with and keeps controls to a minimn which is a good thing,they are powered by one AAA battery which is included you will be happy to hear. Yeah I know some folk moan about the little things and they are probably right,the last thing you want to do is go searching for that battery.

Controls as I said are minimal yet simple and easy to navigate, There is one toggle thats it, This will light up to let you know you have ANC on but they do switch off when you fold them over which is great they do not however fold inward like many headsets due to their construction and the cups fold sideways instead,not really a big deal anyway.

The sound quality is great as expected from Jabra and the fact these isolate external noise without having ANC on its a good start,the ANC only makes the experince better again. All sounds with mids,highs and lows reproduce very well hear and gives a great audio experience turned up to the max especially in a really quite environment. This can be also said if its a busy environment with ANC active and as I said the eavesdrop button which you just tap can let you into the conversation with ease. You can share your music experience too with a DUAL JACK set up,one on each cup which is need though this would be probably best used be it on a plane or perhaps travelling.

Overall I really like these,they are a not heavy either and can be worn for long periods keeping comfortable on the head,the cups as mentioned are really comfortable which for me is important as I like to keep headphones on for long periods of time at home be it in bed or just having a lazy day and using VR headsets for example. They also stand out and look nice with the big cups and I love the orange audio cable that comes with them which is really nice and different to the norm and has a one button piece on it again keeping things simple.

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