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The Google Store is now offering more VR options By @VicenteA_George #VR #Cardboard

Lately we find that more and more manufacturers trying to make us use their own VR headset like if there is no tomorrow.

But most of those offers are quite expensive, that’s why the Google Cardboard where so popular, they cost just $15 which is a real bargain. But now, the tech giant wants more and is offering two other options to choose from.

The first addition is the Mattel View-Master, which is basically the same toy we used to play when kids, remastered.

And the second one is Goggle Tech C1-Glass which are quite different to what we’re used to

 

These ones are cheaper but you can tell from the image they don’t completely block any light source what makes the experience a little less “immerse”.

The Mattel VR goes for around $30 while the Tech C1 cost as much as the cardboard itself.

This is the perfect way to start playing with VR without having to sell a kidney

IF you want to go and get one yourself head here

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Do you want to try VR? Are you going for one of these? or want something fancier like the Gear VR?

Let us know in the comment section or tweet us your thoughts

 

 

Chrooma Keyboard, an interactive and unique experience while typing By @VicenteA_George #Android #Keyboard

The Keyboard, one of the most used features of our devices and one of the most discussed topics between mid and high end user on the Android ecosystem.

One of the simplest but useful app in this segment is Chrooma

Chrooma is really simply and is almost like the stock Google Keyboard with some but great adds on.

With this app you’ll be able to customize lots of features on it, like color or even size (this one comes really handy for those with larger phones but no so large hands) and the best part is that packs the Swipe gesture feature that most of us love.

But where Chrooma stands out is the ability to have different colors depending on the app you are using with Palette Mode.

Is like having a virtual Razer keyboard, this one will change the color to match the app, like in the image above, so if your using FB Messenger it will turn blue.

Another cool feature is Night Mode, which will dim the colors as soon as it detects a light change.

So if you one os those people that love changing everything on your phone or want a theme to match  perfectly this is the app you’ve been looking for.

Is not free, but the price would not break your pocket so if you want to try it out go and get it here:

Chrooma Keyboard

If you do or you know it already, let us know what you think in the comment section below.

 

 

 

Project Skybender is Google’s new aim to #5G internet By @VicenteA_George #Google

The internet giant known as Google, develop its business through the internet therefore they are the most interested on having more people using it.

There is where this new project comes in, meet Skybender

Something that you may not know is the fact that even in 2016 only 40% of world population have internet access, reason why, enterprises like Nokia (before and now) and Google are doing their best to improve this situation.

Recently “The Guardian” found out they are testing Solar powered drones to deliver internet access all over the world is a secret project codename “Skybender”.

Building their own prototype transceivers and drones Google experiment with millimetre-wave radio transmissions, this technology can THEORETICALLY transmit up to 40 times more data than current 4G/LTE networks.

This idea was born under the same roof as Project Loon which have the same principle but with self powered balloons, thing that has cause some inconvenience as they enter restricted air zones ending in a not so nice situation.

The improve idea has also newer carriers, in this case the responsible for delivering the data will be a drone and no a common one, Meet the Solara 50, a solar powered drone that’s almost as big as a plane, literally speaking.

This will granted better data transfer rates, as the technology use at the moment has a short range compare to normal cellular signals.

The testing is being held at New Mexico’s desert in Virgin Galactic’s Gateway and we expect to have more details about this new project as well updates about Project Loon in the coming months.

What do you think of this? Are you agree on having drones flying all over? Leave your thoughts on the comment section below.

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The Google Pixel C is finally available for purchase from the Google Store By VicenteA_George #PixelC #Android #Google

Announced way back at September alongside the new Nexus devices, this is not the first time you heard about the Android Notebook-Tablet hybrid from Google

The curious Pixel C

As you can imagine is like the classic tablet with a detachable keyboard but on this occasion the bottom portion is bonded through magnets instead of ports.

Here we have the promo video to help you remind a little

As you can see one the the highlights of the tablet is owning a Tegra X1 processor, which promise to give that extra smooth feeling to your gaming.

The rest of the specs are pretty solid as expected with a 10″ screen with 2560 by 1800 pixels and an interesting 1:√2 aspect ratio, Camera combo, a USB Type-C, 3GB of RAM an 32GB or 64GB of storage and Android 6.0 Marshmallow.

The device itself is pretty interesting but unfortunately the prices are a bit of a downside being asked  $499 for the 32GB model or $599 for the 64GB plus the $150 for the keyboard you’ll ended up with pretty much enough to buy a full Windows 10 Notebook.

But if you really want to try one and are a diehard Android fan this is your chance to get to get the job done.

At the moment, the Google Pixel C is available in Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, New Zealand, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom, and the USA.

Do you think is worth the try? Let us know in the comments section or tweet us using #techbuzzireland

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Meet the @TAGHeuer Connected #Smartwatch By @VicenteA_George #Android #ConnectedToEternity

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

Now you can rent a mom if you need it by @VicenteA_George #NeedAMom

There’s a time in all the “adults” life, when you wanted “your mom’s company” but for some reason that was impossible… That’s something more than usual for college students around the US where is more usual to live at the university campus or at “student apartments” close to it.

Now you can have everything you want by renting a mom! It like having mom at the house but it just, not your mom,

Meet NeedAMom, the Online service that allows you to have a “mom for a day”

Nina Keneally, a mom for over 30 years and mother of two grown sons , has introduced NeedAMom, the service that allows you to rent a mother for the most dire of your days.

Based in Bushwick, she’s now what you’ll call a “housewife” but with all the mom experience to share, turning motherhood into a full-time career.

With a really interesting resume (which you can see at the webpage) she will be able to help in almost all your daily “I need mom for this”

Is like having all the benefits of having mom next to you without all the judgment that carries.

A mom who won’t:

  • Question your lifestyle choice
  • Be judgmental about your hair, your wardrobe, your friends, your vegan diet.
  • Compare you to your sister Maggie or your cousin Jake.
  • Expect presents ever (or even an ecard)
  • Keep you on the phone for 45 minutes talking about the neighbor’s cat or your uncle’s gout.
  • Ask you to be in a selfie with her.

A mom who will:

  • Listen to you over a cup of joe, hot chocolate or wine.
  • Review your resume and edit documents.
  • Iron your shirt for that big interview.
  • Watch a movie with you when you just don’t want to be alone (and bring the popcorn)
  • Make that pecan pie that you really really love.
  • Buy your real mom’s Christmas/Chanukah/Kwanzaa and birthday presents & wrap and ship them.

With a kinda weird video she promotes the service, take look

Keneally offer advice and a compassionate ear, to people from 20 to 35 year olds just for $40 an hour, plus expenses.

Nina Keneally, 63

With around six clients already, what do you think? Would you rent a mom for a day?

If so, you can do it with her Contact Form directly on her web page

Are you a housewife as well,Do you find it and interesting idea?

Motorola has announced the Moto G Turbo for Mexico By @VicenteA_George #MotoGTurbo #Moto #Android

If you ever believe that Latin America tend to miss some products, you may be right most of the times, but in this particular case, Motorola has a different strategy with it Moto G line

Meet the Moto G Turbo

As you can imagine this model is an upgraded version of the original Moto G, but keeping what made it famous, the affordable price.

What do we have under the hood?
• Stock Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
• Dual Micro SIM slot
• 5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD display + Corning Gorilla Glass 3
• 64-bit Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 (Same as Moto X Play)
• Adreno 405 GPU
• 2GB LPDDR3 RAM
• 16GB internal storage + microSD slot
• Rear 13MP f/2.0 camera
• Front 5MP f/2.2 camera
• Connectivity – Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n (2.4GHz), Bluetooth 4.0 LE, 4G LTE/3G HSPA+
• 2470mAh battery + Motorola TurboCharge technology

The Moto G Turbo also packs IP67 Certification, this means that you can submerge the phone in up to 3 feet of water, for as long as 30 minutes, without any damage to the handset.

Headed to the Mexican market and available starting November 13th for a price equivalent to $283 (4699 pesos)

Motorola has confirmed that the device will be available in European Markets but dates are yet to be confirmed.

What do you think of this reincarnation of our beloved budget friendly phone?

 

Buy the 2Gen Moto X just for $200 on Amazon today! By @VicenteA_George #MotoX #Android

The Moto X 2gen or 2014 is still a great phone, and today could be your chance to get this beauty for a bargain!

Only for today Amazon US is offering the phone for just $200 both the black leather-on-black version and the bamboo-on-white version.

Although you can personalize your phone this time, both the leather and Bamboo backs cost an extra $25 and right now can be yours for the same price as the plastic one.

If you look for the phone on Motorola’s website you’ll find the phone still at $300 the base model, so this makes this offer a real deal.

This price will just be available for the next 14h so act quickly if you want one!

To give you a glimpse this model, the 2014 version of the Moto X uses a 5.2-inch 1080p AMOLED screen, a Snapdragon 801 processor paired to 2GB of RAM, a 2300mAh battery with quick charging, and a 13MP rear camera.

And is scheduled to get a Marshmallow update

So go and grab yours now HERE

#LG announces the all metal made LG Class By @VicenteA_George #Android #LGClass

We’ve heard a lot about this “all metal” LG phone is the past days, but today LG Korea has made it official.

Introducing the LG Class

With all the bells and whistles we’ve heard about a new “Top of the Line” phone from LG the expectation grows for today possible announce of the rumored G4 Note, but what we have if a mid-range phone with a “premium” look.

The Class combine what we love the most about LG design language and that premium feel that All Metal phones have.

Take a look a the specs:

Screen: 5″ inch (1280 x 720)

Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410

RAM: 2 GB

Memory: 16 GB with 2TB external SD card support

Front Camera: 8MP

Rear Camera: 13MP

Battery: 2.050 mAh (Non removable)

Size: 141 x 71,8 x 7,4 mm

OS: Android 5.1 Lollipop with LG UX 4 on top

Connections: 4G LTE, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS, NFC, Wi-Fi,1W Speaker, FM Radio

There you have it, if you want a “Premium Looking” phone but are in a budget the Class is your better call.

The downside of the story is the fact of the Class being sold in Korea exclusively at the moment, with no info about whether or not is going to be available overseas.

Although you can find the phone at the local market, you can buy the phone unlock and use it (needs to check carrier bands though) for just €301 or $339

Even though the nice look and feel of the phone, the internal are not so premium at that price tag could be a little excessive.

What do you think? Is it “good looking” enough to bring it home from abroad?

Let us know your thoughts in the comments section.

 

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