Category: New Launch

Portuguese startup @magikbee_world launches Skrappify, the paper scrapbook that connects to a tablet. #edtech

Portuguese edtech startup Magikbee has launched Skrappify, a paper book that connects to a tablet and combines scrapbooking with digital design. Fusing physical and digital, Skrappify is the latest addition to Magikbee’s lineup of educational and interactive toys and apps, and is made for teenagers, families and scrapbook enthusiasts alike.

Each page of the Skrappify book is synchronised to a unique digital design created by the user on the Skrappify app. The book comes in a case that folds out into a tablet stand, ensuring a comfortable user experience and ease of drawing on both the pages and the device. The app, which offers painting tools, photo and video imports, fun fonts, emojis, stickers, and frames, is available for iPad on the App Store and Android tablets via Google Play.

“Scrapbooking is a very popular hobby,” said Magikbee CEO Hugo Ribeiro. “We want to make it even more fun by adding the richness of digital content, but without removing the crucial physical essence of scrapbooking.”

“We’ve developed the Skrappify app to include some design features that will be familiar to young users of Snapchat and Instagram. The idea is to combine the fun that kids have on mobile devices with traditional arts and crafts.”

“There are countless ways to use Skrappify. It’s the perfect way to unleash creativity and a great gift for the whole family this Christmas.”

Skrappify is a blank canvas, and can be used to create a photo album, interactive diary, school project, personalised gift, and much more.

The Skrappify Kit, available now for €39.99 at Skrappify.com, includes the blank book and case, four marker pens with erasers, and a series of emoji stickers.

Skrappify uses a similar technology to Magikbee’s magik play starter kit, a set of wooden building blocks that interact with an iPad in a series of puzzles and games. The tech requires no batteries, wires, or pairing and is straightforward to use.

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August introduces wireless multiroom audio to its range with the WS350 2.2 stereo speaker.

August International, a UK based consumer electronics company with a vision to inspire smart innovation, today announced the launch of the WS350 wireless multiroom 2.2 stereo speaker, designed for consumers looking for a stylish and affordable solution to playing music throughout their home. 

Dual 15W drivers combined with a fashionable wooden design, means the WS350 looks and sounds incredible, whether in the living room, kitchen or bedroom. Working in conjunction with the August ‘ALink’ app, the WS350 can be connected to a home wireless network, allowing for a multiroom setup with other compatible devices. Users can easily pre-set favourite radio stations or playlists via the app, as well as connect to different music streaming services, all of which can then be accessed at the click of a button.

Stylish and versatile with a quality timeless wood finish, the WS350 is perfect for any room, big or small. A powerful 30W speaker delivers clear and precise audio, providing crisp trebles, rich mids and a deep bass. The WS350 offers users multiple ways to connect and listen to their favourite tunes wherever they are. WiFi provides the ultimate listening experience by enabling a multiroom setup, allowing up to four WS series speakers (either the WS150, WS300 or Venus WiFi speaker) to be connected and controlled on one network.

The entire house can be filled with music or different songs can be played in each room, users can even take tunes out into the garden with them due to an extended signal range. For use on the go or where WiFi isn’t available, there is the option to connect smartphones and tablets via Bluetooth or the 3.5mm input. An ultra-long-life battery means the WS350 can play music for up to 15 hours wire-free on a single charge.

The August ‘ALink’ app enables users to control the WS350 and play music from iTunes or streaming services such as Spotify or Napster. When more than one speaker is connected, it allows users to select which music service is played on each individual speaker, tailoring the ambience throughout the house. The EQ levels can be adjusted to suit any style or situation and additionally, favourite radio stations or playlists can also be pre-set through the app. The WS350 can also be controlled via a panel on the top of the unit. It features three pre-set buttons as well as previous, play/pause and next buttons with the previous and next buttons also acting as volume controls when held down. Users can also switch between WiFi and Bluetooth with the M (Mode) button.

The August WS350 RRPs at £149.95 and more information can be found on https://www.augustint.com/en/productmsg-304-337.html. As part of August’s Black Friday deals, the WS350 will be available for £79.95 from https://idaffodil.co.uk/consumer-electronic-deals-offers/blackfriday.html

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Brainwavz introduces its balanced armature 3D printed Koel earphones. #earphones #3D

Global audio specialist Brainwavz, established in 2008 with a focus on offering high quality products at a competitive price, today announces the availability of its Koel balanced armature earphones.

The Koel hope to continue where the other recent Brainwavz earphones left off with the B200 receiving 5 star reviews and the B400 being awarded the best in ear earphone at the coveted Trusted Reviews awards 2018. The Koel earphones are available from www.brainwavzaudio.com for £53.20/€60.39/$69.50.

The balanced armature in-ear-monitors (IEM’s) play host to one of the finest earphone drivers around. They are tuned to produce a balanced and accurate sound signature, with little to no colouring, presenting a truly genuine audio experience and a great introduction to the world of refined audio.

The Koel are a lightweight and ergonomic, created to sit comfortably in the ear for true fit-and-forget experience. The unique shells have been designed and printed in-house using state-of-the-art 3D resin printers, enabling a shape not possible by normal manufacturing methods whilst the rest of the Koel has been assembled using components from USA and Europe.

The Koel earphones are accompanied by one detachable MMCX 3.5mm cable, 6 sets of silicone ear tips, and one set of Comply™ T-100 memory foam tips to ensure a perfect fit. A stylish carrying case is also included to protect the earphones.

Brainwavz continues to add to its following of loyal fans with its reputation for affordable audio products of great quality, value for money and superb after sales service including a 24 month warranty. Brainwavz’s unique approach to manufacturing ensures they are always in control and quick to develop and bring products to market.

SPECIFICATIONS:

  • Drivers : Single Balanced Armature
  • Rated Impedance : 30Ω
  • Frequency Range : 16 Hz ~ 22 kHz
  • Sensitivity : 105 dB at 1 mW
  • Cable : Detachable
  • Cable Connector : MMCX
  • Plug : 3.5 mm, Gold plated

 

INCLUDED ACCESSORIES:

  • Earphone Hard case
  • 6x Sets of Silicone Ear Tips (S M L)
  • Set of Comply™ Foam Tips T-100
  • 1x MMCX 3.5mm Cable (Detachable)
  • Shirt Clip
  • Velcro Cable Tie
  • Instruction Manual
  • Warranty Card (24 month warranty)

The Brainwavz 3D printed balanced armature Koel earphones are available for £53.20/€60.39/$69.50 here

#Adonit launches Auto-Clamping Wireless Car Phone Charger for safe navigation behind the wheel. #motoring

Leading accessories manufacturer, Adonit, is today pleased to announce the availability of its Auto-Clamping Wireless Car Charger. Extending its popular range of styluses for creatives, Adonit now brings tools for adventurers to work smarter and be more productive on their travels. The Auto-Clamping Wireless Car Charger is ideal for using navigation through a smartphone whilst behind the wheel, being both hands-free and wire free, and is now available to buy from Amazon and Adonit for £74.99.

The Adonit Auto-Clamping Wireless Car Charger is a dual Qi certified wireless charger and car mount designed to improve safety, comfort and navigation whilst driving. The certification ensures you can be confident it will deliver a safe and reliable charging experience. Mount in a car to wirelessly fast charge compatible devices at 10W, 5W standard charging speed and 7.5W charging for iPhones whilst navigating to a destination with both hands securely on the steering wheel.

Featuring a fully automatic user experience with a built-in infrared sensor that recognises a smartphone for docking and Qi wireless charging, the mount will automatically open and auto-retract to a custom fit to keep smartphones safely secure. The one hand release also makes it easy to remove smartphones with a simple touch of a button, ensuring the device doesn’t need to be unplugged and no cables are involved.

Easy to position with a versatile mount and installation kits included, the wireless car charger can be placed on either the air vent or suction mount. Once placed into the mount, the telescopic arm and 360-degree ball socket allows for a tilt and users can quickly flip from a horizontal to a vertical angle to set a comfortable position to suit. The secure silicon rubber lined grips and textured wireless charging zone ensure that smartphones are kept securely in place whilst driving reducing the risk of accidents and distractions.

 

Jasper Li, CTO for Adonit comments, “As the modern workspace continues to evolve and intertwine with our everyday life, there is a need for tools to help bridge the two. That’s why we’re excited to extend our range of mobile accessories to provide selective gadgets to make the most of your devices in and out of the office.”

 

The Auto-Clamping Wireless Car Charger is compatible to charge all Qi enabled devices with a minimum phone screen size of 4.5” and a maximum screen size of 6.3”. Devices that work with the charger include the iPhone X/MAX/XS/XR, iPhone 8/8 Plus, Samsung Galaxy S9/S9 Plus, S8/S8 Plus, S7 and Samsung Edge Note 7/8. For more information on compatible devices, see HERE.

The Adonit Auto-Clamping Wireless Car Charger is available at an RRP of £74.99 from Amazon and Adonit

Work + Play Backpack Collection launched by Targus #Targus #Tech #Bags

Targus Inc., a leading manufacturer of laptop cases and technology accessories, showcases its Work + Play Backpack collection, which provides a stylish and durable solution to support professionals with busy and active lifestyles.

The intelligently designed collection – which enables today’s busy professionals to carry more than just work collateral – features three dedicated compartments for laptops (up to 15.6″), work accessories and sports gear, is versatile and adaptable to manage every aspect of our personal and working lives.

The Work + Play range features tech protection promise and lifetime guarantee that has made Targus a market leader in its category. The backpacks also provide generous capacity and have a dedicated section to keep clothing – including a detachable laundry bag – separate from a laptop or device, to help balance work and leisure activities.

Alongside these new features, the backpacks also offer a ventilated front compartment designed for transporting work or sports shoes, to provide comfort and easy access.

“Our Work + Play range has been specially designed to meet the needs of busy and active professionals, enabling a more connected lifestyle and helping them achieve a positive work / life balance,” said Huw Bush, Global Product Manager at Targus. “From keen gym-goers and runners to tennis, squash and other racquet-sports players, no matter whatever your sports this new selection provides the perfect solution for our 7am – 11pm lifestyles,” Huw Bush added.

The Work + Play selection consists of three new backpack styles in the following colours: Work +Play Fitness (black / yellow), Work + Play Fitness (grey) and Work + Play Racquets (black / yellow).

Work + Play Fitness features include:

  • Targus’ first ever combination laptop, work and sports backpack (27L)
  • Dedicated laptop compartment for screen sizes up to 15.6″
  • A padded top handle, shoulder straps and ventilated cushioning ensure comfort
  • Lined and ventilated front compartment, designed for transporting work or sports shoes
  • Detachable laundry bag and portable washbag
  • Plenty of pockets, including two for water bottles and a soft-lined, internal zipped pouch to protect small valuables
  • Fitness for multi sports

Work + Play Racquets features include:

  • All of the above and a separate, adjustable outer pocket for up to two racquets and protective sleeves for racquet handles
  • Specially designed pockets to hold tennis balls, squash balls or shuttlecocks

For further information about the Work & Play series, please visit: https://www.targus.com/uk/work-and-play

Noreve introduce new Wallet and card holder with Anti-RFID / NFC. #Noreve #RFID #NFC

Noreve have just announced a new wallet and card holder but this is no ordinary wallet and card holder with NFC payments now being used more its time to step up our game in the security department with our cards. We have recently checked out one of their wallets which you can read our full hands on review HERE. With Noreve all their products are hand made and crafted from the finest leather and you can personalise everything.

 

Very functional and compact, this wallet and card holder lets you carry your notes, coin and cards in complete security.

– Zipped closure for money and tickets
– 6 places for credit cards or other cards
– Dimensions (closed) : 10 x 8.5 x 1.5 cm

 

This article is made with C12 shielding material, invented by the company Schlegel Electronic Materials. The material is the fruit of more than 20 years of research and development. The C12 provides the best 97.4dB attenuation and protection over a range of frequencies from between 100KHZ and 2GHZ (This is the range for RFID technology). An anti RFID texture protects you from “network sniffers” who try to recuperate the data on your credit/bank cards when you are in a public place. This texture is the most efficient method of countering electronic theft and protecting your confidential bank and personal information.

ORDER HERE 

#RevoNext introduces its Swedish designed RX8 dual driver in-ear earphones. #Tech

Audio specialist RevoNext, established in 2015 by audio engineers with fifteen years of experience in the sector, are today pleased to announce the availability of its RX8 dual driver in-ear earphones. With full inspiration and creation in Stockholm, the RX8 earphones feature one dynamic driver and one balanced armature to deliver a superior sound quality.

The RX8 earphones are ergonomically designed with a streamlined semi-transparent sound chamber and a professional shell of polymer polycarbonate imported from Germany to fit naturally in the ear canal. Available in blue, black, grey and red, the RX8 has been developed with a high-gloss and high-smooth UV-curable varnish hardening treatment. The earphones offer a changeable line design, using 3.5mm anti-oxidation nickel-plated connector and 0.78mm 2-pin plug detachable HIFI high-end audio cable further enhancing the sound quality and personalisation options.

Inside, the RX8 have one dynamic driver and one balanced armature, delivering a strong, balanced and complimentary high and low pitch. The triple-frequency equalisation ensures high resolution and restoration of music to bring a more natural, realistic listening experience to any genre of music thanks to the unique tuning technology.

 

For those devices without a 3.5mm connection, RevoNext will be selling a Bluetooth cable in September which simply slots in where the 2 pin detachable audio cable would fit to ensure the RX8’s are futureproof.

RevoNext audio products were conceived by its passionate, music loving founders in both Stockholm and Los Angeles after failing to find a good quality earphone or headphone for an affordable price. RevoNext are challenging the industry by doing things differently, with new and unconventional ideas and by focusing on engineering solutions to provide young music fans with beautifully designed and affordable Hi-Fi headphones/earphones.

The RevoNext RX8 dual driver in-ear earphones are available from Amazon.com and RevoNext website for just £24/$27.99.

FUJIFILM Announces Hybrid Instant Camera “instax SQUARE SQ20” #FUJIFILM #instax

FUJIFILM just announced the release of the “instax SQUARE SQ20” (SQ20), compatible with square format film, as a new addition to the instax series of instant cameras, which allows users to enjoy on-the-spot photo printing. The SQ20 has a variety of new functions that allow you to enjoy both taking and printing photos; one which can print the best moment of moving subjects easily! The stylish and easy-to-hold design allows the camera to be taken anywhere, ensuring you never miss a precious moment.

In addition to normal shooting for still images, the SQ20 has a new function called “Motion Mode”, which allows you to take a video (max 15 seconds) and then, using a dial at the back of the camera, select the frame that best captures that moment to print —something that has been difficult to achieve previously. The “Time Shift Collage” can take four images with a time difference—all at once—by pushing a single shutter button. The time difference between frames can be adjusted within 0.2 to 2.0 seconds.

 

The special filter “Sequence” can take dynamic and dreamy photos adding sequence effects to the image. The camera has the first zooming function, before shooting, within the instax series. There is also a selfie-shot mirror attached to the side of the lens allowing you to check the shooting range. As a hybrid instant camera, which is equipped with a digital image sensor and digital image processing technology, the camera allows you to select your favorite images before printing and to edit the images with various filters. With the benefits of a hybrid instant camera, a wide variety of photographic expression can be made even with the same image.

The camera is stylish and easy-to-hold. There are two color variations, and matte black, to suit any scene and style. The design of the lens ring—and around the ring—is reminiscent of water ripples. It not only makes the camera easy to hold but is also a contemporary design feature.

 

Since 1998, the instax series product line has been used all over the world and has been particularly embraced by a young demographic. Cumulative shipments have exceeded 30 million units across the globe. Fujifilm will continue to spread the instant photo system “instax,” which allows people across the planet to “enjoy printing photos as they take them.”

The instax Square SQ20 camera is available in FUJIFILM stockists nationwide. Prices start from €200.00 and may vary by retailer.

Mishiko launches its revolutionary GPS/Activity tracker. #dogs #pets #tech #health

Mishiko, the global organisation dedicated to developing the very best solutions for the monitoring and improvement of dog’s welfare, is pleased to announce an exciting update since the UK launch of its revolutionary GPS and activity tracker in May 2018, Mishiko. In addition to giving real-time coordinates with up to 4m accuracy.

Mishiko assesses a dog’s current health and recommends a bespoke activity and dietary programme to safely and effectively improve the dog’s condition with continual assessment and reports on an ongoing basis. It now has the added benefit of Bluetooth functionality for areas where the GPS signal is weak. 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.

It can thus assess if a dog is overweight and provides recommendations in terms of exercise and diet to help owners improve their dog’s health. 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 information 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, 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 is one of the most advanced dog’s GPS and activity trackers on the market.

  • Superior Design with aluminium body and high-quality electronic components
  • Lightweight, 40g
  • Efficient backlight
  • Global Connectivity: worldwide data roaming in 170 countries
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • No Buttons. To turn Mishiko on, just shake it
  • Waterproof: your pet can swim using the device, IP67
  • Comfortable collar and universal mounting
  • Wireless charging station: no need to detach the device from collar during charging
  • Soft and energy efficient backlight lets you easily find your dog at night
  • Automatic firmware updates
  • Body: Anodized aluminium + ABS plastic with SoftTouch coverage
  • Dimensions and weight: 52x49x22 mm
  • Shock resistant
  • Supported: 2G/3G, GPS
  • Battery: Li-Po, 480 mAh

The Mishiko is available for £99 with unlimited subscription from Amazon