Samsung’s keynote was one of the most unexpected yesterday at CES and they did what they do best, impress everyone with something unexpected.
The Galaxy TAB line is really well known by now, keeping Android on the tablet market for a while. But this time though the Galaxy line has seen a step in other direction.
Meet the Galaxy Tab Pro S
And as you can see its looking like a Surface Pro.
The new slate from Samsung runs on Windows 10 OS and they claim to have a “truly powerful 2-in-1”
The device itself is 6.3 mm thin and has 693 gm making it easily portable, also the TAB Pro S comes with a full sized keyboard cover with a built in kickstand and touchpad.
Packs a gorgeous 12 inch 2K Super AMOLED display which will boost the 5,200 mAh battery lasting, one accordingly to Samsung should go up to 10.5H and can be fully charge in just 2.5H
Also it comes with the Intel Core M processor with 4GB of RAM and either 128GB or 256GB of storage, and is the first Windows tablet to come with LTE Cat 6 support.
This is just one of the many announcements we’ll see this week, so stay tuned for more #CES2016 coverage
Apparently the more we want to avoid it the more common they get but let’s face it, even when not all of us are fan of these sometimes they come in handy like when you’re with a large group of friends or simply want to showcase the place where you and your wife are spending the honeymoon.
Well the solution could be here already, meet StikBox the 2-in-1 case and Selfie Stick.
This beautiful design case has a secret but useful purpose, the patron that can be seen on the back is in fact allows you to have a full length selfie stick with you all the time.
How do this works? Simple! Just pull the rails, rotate the phone, adjust the camera and that’s it!
The Full aluminum rail will hold the phone secure while you take your photo.
This whole idea is brilliant but needs your help to become a reality, right now the project can be found on a Kickstarter campaign that still has a month to go and already has backed almost half of what they need.
There are several options to choose from with all of them offering the StikBox in different combinations, of color and quantity.
The case is just 0.6 inches deep and the case fully contains the 28.3-inch stick that also acts as kickstand for viewing content on the when your hands are full.
So as you can see is a pretty great idea, which can be seen during CES 2016 as the guys are going to be there showcasing their product.
So quoting the CEO of the company Yekutiel Sherman “why carry two things, when you can carry one?”
The case was made with Iphone in mind but due to a high demand of their product they are going to make it also available for the Galaxy S6 / S6 Edge too.
Maybe a slight admission by Apple that their batteries are poor but to be fair many of today’s smartphone batteries will see you through the day especially if you are a power user,It is also still true that we do suffer from battery anxiety and this remains an issue for many folk..
This new gadget from Apple is said to extend your battery life by up to 25hrs and it aint cheap either coming in at €119 but its not a bad idea although it does look a bit hideous from the rear.. It reminds me of a big plaster,This also comes in two colours which may expand later on to give consumers a better choice than two basic colours compared to their cases that are available to buy which has a nicer range of colours.
Product info..
The Smart Battery Case is engineered specifically for iPhone 6s and iPhone 6, to give you even longer battery life and protection. The soft microfibre lining on the inside helps protect your iPhone, while the soft elastomer hinge design makes it easy to put the case on and take it off again. On the outside, the silky, soft-touch finish of the silicone exterior feels great in your hand.
Charge your iPhone and battery case simultaneously for increased talk time up to 25 hours, Internet use up to 18 hours on LTE, and even longer audio and video playback.* With the Smart Battery Case on, the intelligent battery status is displayed on the iPhone Lock screen and in Notification Centre, so you know exactly how much charge you have left.
So yet again we see some more smart tech in the underwear department only this time its tells you when its time to empty the bladder etc,subconsciously we can already decide for ourselves when we want to go but this device will tell you before you think you want to go so it might be useful for some,so take take note…on a more serious note it is also useful for those who suffer with incontinence too so from that perspective its sounding like a good idea.
This works with an app and your smartphone too,The device, unveiled last week at the Combined Exhibition of Advanced Technologies (CEATEC) on the outskirts of Tokyo, is not yet on sale but could be on the market by spring next year.
Reuters have reported the following after an interview with its creators
“This device predicts faecal excretion. The device goes on your stomach and uses ultrasonic waves to monitor your internal organs and sends the data to smartphones to be displayed,” said Ryohei Ochiai, of Triple W Japan’s Solution Development.
However, the company is still working on alternative methods to secure the device to underwear, because many people are concerned that it may chafe their skin.
“We are still in the process of looking at whether to use tape or belts to secure the device to the stomach. However, many elderly people are concerned about skin chafing. So we are looking at how to secure the device safely and solidly,” Ochiai said.
One plus have announced that they have launched a case for an iPhone,now this may seem strange and frankly being honest I have to ask WHY? Thankfully there is no invites required either albeit a case the company are renowned for an invite system which has now annoyed many people,myself included,after their first model I thought this system would be scrapped but no…The case is Sandstone which is a feature on the One Plus devices and its actually a nice feel and grippy and makes the device nice to hold..
This has had some folk scratching their heads as to why,They should be focusing on their own customers and products/issues before catering for Apple of all companies,this is probably just another crazy business model just like their invite system (which initially worked then the idea pissed off many after its 2nd phone) and perhaps we will see cases for more devices show up soon..They have to make money somehow right? On the upside though it could be a nice earner for the company if they produce some nice cases for other manufacturers and if the are nice and again priced as this one is which is just €19.99 with free shipping. Oh and you also get an invite to purchase the One Plus X as if LOYAL Apple fans are going to be tempted to switch over…Lets see how this fairs out and what is next…..
eyefi is a simple storage solution for your photos,think of the cloud if you will,something most major players in the market are pushing now such as Apple,Microsoft and Google,The cloud is the way forward for some and others have issues such as security which to be fair is a fair point,even myself is a bit weary of cloud storage but now I personally have increased my usage over the last year,I tend to be a micro sd fan and now with more devices loosing this I have began to just autosave to the cloud more..
eyefi comes packed as seen below which contains and 8GB card in our case and a membership card which has your activation code,the card also comes in various storage sizes,also this is cross platform and works on Android,iOS and Windows phone,and Kindle,to begin you get 90 days trial which means you have to sign up,there is also an eyefi pro version too. You get unlimited full resolution photos and up to 300 videos/month for just $4.99/month.
To make it simple you place this card into your camera,it needs to have wifi though and then you can connect any device with the eyefi app and see what’s on the camera roll from any device with the app installed or your PC.Simple enough right!
How it works.
Its simple really it will store,manage and sync your photos and videos in full resolution so it wont downscale as we often see when sharing to social media for example,It works with most professional cameras and Go-Pro etc which have Wi-Fi enabled capabilities,otherwise you can however pop the card into your PC and use the usual methods to share….though the aim of this product is cable free transfer which is more convenient and as we all know convenience wins but for some they prefer to old fashioned way..
Features
CABLE-FREE PHOTO AND VIDEO TRANSFER. Transfer photos and videos wirelessly to your Android smartphone, tablet or computer.
FIND PHOTOS FAST. Photos are automatically tagged and organized by categories: food, nature, sunset, and more and by camera, device, date, location, lens, aperture, speed.
PRESERVE ORIGINAL RESOLUTION PHOTOS AND VIDEOS. All photos and videos are safe, secure and accessible exactly as you shot them—at original resolution.
UNLIMITED PHOTO BACKUP. Store unlimited full resolution photos and up to 300 videos/month for just $4.99/month. Automatic backup to both cloud and desktop secures photos and videos and free up space on your phone.
KEEP ALL YOUR PICTURES WITH YOU. Access all your photos – even your computer stored collection – anytime, anywhere – on or offline.
One drawback I feel needs addressing here is the option to select single images to upload rather than what you take,however you can lock images which is a workaround in the interim…
Fitness tracking is popular everywhere and fitness trackers outdo smart-watches in popularity although they have now morphed into one with the latest smart-watches that are now available today,But fitness tracking for kids? Typically this area would be more towards older folk from late teens and upward,so is getting kids into this realm at young age a good idea,perhaps not but this means access to an app too and again kids with smartphones is another problem, there is many this age with mobiles but then the parents can also monitor from their own device. Nabi also have other tech on the market for kids such as tablets,headphones and jukeboxes..Given you can lockdown phones and tablets and assuming most parents are aware it can be done this could be a great idea..
Jim Mitchell, CEO of Fuhu, said, “As we enter the wearables market, we wanted to find a way that would really utilize technology to help parents encourage their kids to get active in a fun way, not in a way that would be perceived as being a task. To that end, in designing nabi Compete we looked closely at what keeps kids engaged with gaming, social interaction, friendly competition and performance rising to the top of our list. With the launch of nabi Compete, we believe we have developed a product and platform that will excite kids, get them active at an early age and fuel their interest and awareness of the importance of a healthy lifestyle and personal fitness.”
nabi Compete comes packaged with two kid-friendly bands that can be linked by downloading the nabi Compete app to open a first-of-its-kind, fun-filled competitive gamified approach to activity tracking. nabi Compete keeps kids motivated to encourage activity at an early age by competing against friends or family members in achievable real-world inspired challenges and garnering appealing rewards for completing tasks. nabi Compete is now available at Target and Best Buy for a suggested retail price of $39.99 for the 2-band packs.
We have the latest in protection for your iPhone6/6s up for grabs to give away with thanks to OtterBox Ireland and its a fine case to protect you from all the elements and will keep your nice phone in good order..
This is not the first time we told you about this, back in February we first hear the rumors of a TAG Heuer Smartwatch
But this week that has become reality with the new TAG Heuer Connected
Imagining all the expertise and vision of one of the best watch manufacturer in the form of an smartwatch is not a dream anymore thanks to this beauty, As reported by James Hampton-Smith of SpotTheWatch, “many prestigious watch brands today are honing into the needs of the modern-day luxury watch collector.”
As we were expecting, it resembles the traditional Carrera timepieces, the Connected being made out of Titanium Grade 2 is to the ignorant eye a normal and beautiful watch.
Take a look
Sporting a 1.5-inch Scratch Resistant Sapphire Crystal circular touchscreen display with 360 x 360 pixels (240 ppi). Powered by a dual-core 1.6 GHz Intel processor, 1 GB of RAM, 4 GB of internal memory, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, the device is totally cover by today standards.
All this backed up by a 410 mAh battery which (according to TAG Heuer), should provide “minimum 25 hours of battery life, based on typical usage.”
The TAG Heuer Connected is also IP67 certified, is you’re familiar with the Xperia Line from Sony you know this means dust and water proof.
The watch can be paired to handsets running Android 4.3 or later and iOS 8.2 or later thanks to a proprietary app
This is practically everything we’ve been waiting on a Smartwatch, but comes with a cost, and what a cost! The smartwatch is not a dream anymore thanks to this beauty.
The TAG Heuer Connected can be yours for just $1,500, easy right?
If you really wanna have the “Vertu” of the Smartwatch world you can order one HERE
What do you think of think? Is it really worthy to spend an small fortune to get something not so different in specs of what we already have? OR having 150 years of experience backing the watch makes you have a second thought?
Let us know in the comments or Tweet us using #techbuzzireland
