Category: New Launch

Adonit Launches its Mini 4 Precision Disc Stylus. #ADONIT #Stylus

Designed with mobile in mind, the stylish Adonit Mini 4 is a pocket-sized stylus for use with any touchscreen and requires no batteries or setup. 

Leading stylus manufacturer, Adonit, is pleased to announce the availability of the Mini 4 – the latest release in the range of Mini styluses. A pocket-sized stylus for use with any touchscreen, the Mini 4 is available for £22.25 from Amazon with Prime delivery.

The Mini 4 is the perfect stylus for using with smartphones on-the-go and is compatible with all touchscreen devices. Designed with mobile in mind, it is small enough to fit into daily life and requires no batteries or setup. To use the stylus, simply touch the tip to the screen and start writing with the dampening tip providing a natural pen to paper feel. Using a non-removable transparent disc, the Mini 4 delivers a fine line and unmatched precision and the PET material prevents any harm or damage to the glass screen.

Since the launch of the Mini range in 2013, the line has been awarded for its innovative product design and user experience in multiple iF Design Awards, a globally recognised trademark for excellence in design. The new split barrel design of the Mini 4 continues this trend and allows users to untwist at the colour seam to reveal the disc, flip it around and twist closed to securely attach. The smooth brushed metal barrel body is available in Dark Grey, Olive Green, Royal Blue and Orange to blend practicality and on-trend design for the ideal modern smartphone accessory.

Able to be used with many apps, the Mini 4 makes life more convenient whether in a lecture hall, sketching new designs at home or noting down inspiration when on the go. Apps such as PowerPoint, OneNote and Sketchpad allow for versatile use whether being creative or note taking and is ideal for students, creatives and fashionistas.

Jasper Li, CTO for Adonit comments, “There is always room for improvement when creating the next design concept. We took into mind how consumers want to interact with their devices and how our styluses could boost their experience. It was a natural evolution to continue to build upon and reenergize the Mini line.”

The Mini 4 is a powerful and pocket-sized tool built to withstand daily use and features Adonit’s laser cut clip to allow users to easily take the stylus with them wherever they go. The new split barrel design also keeps the disc tip securely in place and protected when travelling combining a high quality and design with accuracy.

Adonit Mini 4 is available in Olive Green, Royal Blue, Orange, and Dark Grey for £22.25 from Amazon and Adonit.

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10 Years of Video Pro X: MAGIX publishes the largest update in the history of the video software.

On the occasion of the software’s 10 year anniversary, MAGIX Software is introducing the largest update for Video Pro X ever to the market. The anniversary version of the professional video editing program includes numerous new functions and improvements for significantly more power, productivity, and design flexibility.

FOCUS ON PERFORMANCE

The most recent update from MAGIX had already put a strong focus on increased performance. However, the new version introduces the largest performance leap ever. For the first time, HEVC/H.265 video export can now be rendered with the NVIDIA GPU’s encoder. This makes export speeds possible, which were inconceivable in the past. Also new to the latest version is the comprehensive AVX optimization in the internal image processing and the 3-way colour correction resulting in faster image processing and much more precise output quality during colour conversion. Additionally, the output of 4K source videos into FullHD quality has been optimized by reducing high-frequency image components. This results in fewer bit errors during the conversion of high-resolution recordings.

 

MORE PRODUCTIVE WORKFLOWS

With the new Video Pro X, MAGIX pushes ahead with its workflow optimization strategy. The latest improvements include the new time-saving J-L cut and the intuitive “Move object content” mouse mode. With J-L edits, video and audio tracks can now be modified individually without losing the advantages of working with grouping. For video editors who work regularly with overlapping objects, such as spoken audio spanning several scenes in documentaries and interviews, work will become noticeably easier, and object content can now be moved more flexibly. From now on, users can intuitively select and adjust image content from video objects with a click of the mouse while maintaining the editing rhythm.

 

NEW EFFECTS AREA & OPTIMIZED CREATIVE TOOLS

The Video Pro X effects area has been enhanced and is now more clearly organized and user friendly than ever. Users can quickly navigate to the effects they want and control plugins much more intuitively meaning the creative workflow stays uninterrupted. Chroma Keying has also been optimized in response to customer feedback. A new algorithm supports the ability to recognize and extract objects. 360° editing was also improved. 360° image stabilization, a set of spectacular 360° transitions, and special 360° effects from HitFilm now supplement the Video Pro X 360° editing package. And now even stereoscopic videos can be processed by Video Pro X.

“10 years of development have been invested in the new Video Pro X. We would like to introduce the largest update in the history of Video Pro X as a way to say thank you to our loyal customers. Without the continuous feedback from the Video Pro X community, the software would by far not be as sophisticated and powerful as it is today,” says Florian Liepold, Product Owner Video Pro X at MAGIX.

 

 

Video Pro X comes with a year of Update Service free of charge. So, users who now decide to purchase the software will automatically receive any upcoming updates. For example, the flexible anchor point positioning, an intelligent function that helps to individually select the object focus – for maximum design flexibility while scaling and rotating.

All new Video Pro X features at a glance:

 

  • Accelerated export with NVIDIA NVENC support
  • Optimized workflow including J-L cuts
  • New effects area and In-App Store
  • Precise chroma keying
  • Improved Full HD output quality
  • Complete 360° package, including HitFilm effects
  • AVX-optimized algorithms
  • OpenFX interface with multithreading
  • HEIF image import for optimal support of iOS devices
  • Includes Update Service for 1 full year of all new features

Prices and availability:  Video Pro X – £299.00

 

Urbanista launch the Detroit range of headphones. #Urbanista #Headphones

Ubranista have announced their new Detroit Spring Green headphones,other colours available are also are Dark Clown and Cheeky Peach. Detroit is light and compact, it is the perfect travel companion that will be sure to turn heads as you navigate around the city with its voguish charm – keeping up with your wireless listening demands for 12 hours on a single charge. Urbanista also offer free shipping worldwide which is great news for all.

Runway ready, the Detroit headphones are stunning to look at with its matte finish and grain pleather earpads. And thanks to its straightforward button functionality, a few button presses is all that is required to start a music playlist or to answer a call. So whenever your outfit is missing that finishing touch, the Detroit headphones will complete your look with ease. For those who love all things stylish and require a simple but powerful listening experience.

The Detroit headphones are the answer to those with heavy listening demands and busy schedules thanks to its 12-hour playtime and standby time of 300 hours. However, there might be times you’ll find yourself listening to your favorite album with such focus that you will forget to charge your headphones, leaving you without music for quite some time. But thanks to the Detroit’s clever design, if you’re ever low on power and have 15 minutes to spare in between classes or if you’re nearing the end of your work break, you can use that time to charge your headphones and get up to 3 hours of playback time.

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FUJIFILM announces the instax SQUARE SQ6 #Photography #Camera #FUJIFILM

Following its global partnership announcement with Taylor Swift last week, FUJIFILM is delighted to announce a brand new sophisticated square format instant camera – the INSTAX SQ6.

The instax SQUARE SQ6 will hit the shelves on the 25th May 2018 with a RRP of €140 and comes in three unique and striking colourways; pearl white to suit any style, blush gold for an elegant touch and graphite grey for a cool and calm feel. It is the first SQUARE format analogue instant camera from instax, and the perfect accessory for capturing those real, un-edited and truly one-off moments.

 

The SQ6 has a variety of functions for everyday use. The camera has an automatic exposure adjustment function that is activated when the shutter button is pressed. It detects the ambient brightness and adjusts to provide the optimum shutter speed and flash light intensity. Even in a dark room, subjects and the background can be shot vividly and clearly. When taking a selfie, simply set the camera to Selfie-Mode and the settings will be adjusted to the optimum focus and brightness. There is also a selfie mirror attached to the side of the lens allowing you to check the shooting range. 

There’s a tripod socket in the bottom of the main unit, so group photos using the timer function can be easily taken. To enhance creative photography, the camera has three further modes. The “Double Exposure Mode” allows two photos to be overlapped on a single film when the shutter button is pressed twice, the “Macro Mode” can take short-range photos up to a minimum of 30cm, and the “Landscape Mode” can be used to take long-range landscape photos.

The instax SQUARE SQ6 also comes with three colour filters, which attach to the flash. The filters allow photographers to add purple, green and orange overtones to their individual shots, instantly changing the atmosphere and mood of an image.

The instax SQUARE SQ6 combines the following key features;

  • Auto Exposure Control – This function enables the photographer to capture photos in dark or night scenes. The high-performance flash automatically calculates surrounding brightness and adjusts shutter speed to brighten both the subject and background.
  • Selfie Mode / Selfie Mirror – Making sure you always capture your best side, the SQ6 includes a popular Selfie Mirror from the mini 9 to assist when taking a self-portrait. The camera also automatically adjusts brightness and focal length to set the camera up for the ideal selfie.
  • Double Exposure Mode – Taking this popular function from the Mini 90, the SQ6 allows users to get creative with their everyday and superimpose two different images in one frame.
  • Lighten/Darken Modes – Creatively adjust the exposure of the shot with these modes to either create a low-key, normal or high-key effect; giving photographers three lighting options.
  • Landscape / Macro modes – To be able to make the most of the cameras combined functions the SQ6 has a landscape and macro modes to adjust depending on your photo opportunity to ensure the camera is optimised for every shot; close range or in the distance.

Jackie Farrell, Manager Marketing, (Imaging) Fujifilm Ireland, “The launch of the instax SQUARE SQ6 has been much anticipated and we’re excited to bring this analogue SQUARE format instant camera to market. The camera brings some of the best and most popular features from the instax family into one camera to create a product that is perfect for capturing everyday moments.”

Daisy Lowe, Model and DJ “I love analogue instant cameras and was extremely excited to be given the opportunity to get hands-on with the instax SQ6. The cameras functions, from double exposure, flash colour filters and self-timer have allowed me to capture life on the go and get creative while doing so.”

SPECS

Film Fujifilm instax SQUARE Film (available separately)
Lens Retractable lens, 2 components, 2 elements, f = 65.75 mm, 1:12.6
Viewfinder Inverted Galilean finder, 0.4 x, with target spot
Focusing Motor-driven 3-range switching (0.3 m – 0.5 m/1 ft. – 1.6 ft., 0.5 m – 2 m/1.6 ft – 6.6 ft.,

2 m/6.6 ft. and beyond), Macro Mode (0.3 m – 0.5 m/1 ft. – 1.6 ft.) Normal Mode (0.5

m – 2 m/1.6 ft – 6.6 ft.) Landscape Mode (2 m/6.6 ft and beyond)
Shutter Release Programmed electronic shutter release, 1.6 sec – 1/400 sec.
Exposure Control Automatic, Interlocking range (ISO 800) : LV 5 – LV 15.5,

Exposure compensation: ±2/3 EV
Film Feeding Out Automatic
Film Developing Time Approximately 90 seconds (Varies depending on the ambient temperature)
Flash In Macro mode: Built-in, automatic electronic flash

In a mode other than Macro mode: Always flashing

Charging time: 0.2 sec – 7 sec (using a new battery), Flash charging indicator, Effective flash lamp range: 0.3 m – 2.7 m/1 ft. – 8.9 ft.
Self-Timer Electronically controlled, approx. 10 second delay, Can be stopped mid-run
LED Display Shooting mode (Auto, Selfie, Macro, Landscape, Double exposure), Brightness adjustment, Flash off Mode, Self-timer Mode
Power Supply Two CR2/DL CR2 lithium batteries

Capacity: Approximately 30 instax SQUARE 10-pack film packs with new CR2/DL CR2 lithium batteries
Others Film pack confirmation window, tripod socket (tripod sold separately)
Dimensions & Weight 118.7 mm x 128.1 mm x 58.1 mm/4.7 in. × 5.0 in. × 2.3 in. (not including protrusions)/393 g/13.9 oz. (without battery, strap, and film pack)
Accessories Two CR2/DL CR2 lithium batteries, Shoulder strap, Three flash filters
* Specifications are subject to change for improvement

instax SQUARE BLACK border film

Screen size 62mm×62mm (L×W)
Film size 86mm×72mm (L×W)

Magik Book startup creates smart paper catalogue that connects to digital devices. #AI #Digital

Magik Book uses patented tech to bridge physical and digital in a unique type of augmented reality

Magik Book, the first ever physical catalogue book that links to digital devices, has been launched by the Portugal-based startup of the same name. As Magik Book’s pages are turned, the smartphone or tablet responds with synchronized videos, animations, music, images, interactive models and more.
Aiming to replace standard paper catalogues, Magik Book is designed as a marketing tool for luxury products for use in showrooms, stores, at events, or to send to customers. The product is well-suited to car manufacturers, jewelers, hotel chains, and other high-end brands.
Magik Book is bound by a case which folds out into a stand, angling the device in the direction of the user and with the book itself laid flat. A custom-built app shows content tailored to each page of the book, offering an augmented reality experience with the physical object in the hands of the customer.

“Even in the digital age, people have strong relationships with real-life objects – not least books. That was the concept that drove the creation of Magik Book,” said Hugo Ribeiro, CEO and founder of Magik Book.
“Magik Book combines physical and digital, traditional and contemporary, setting itself apart as a marketing solution and offering brands a real opportunity to stand out in a crowded market. Integrating both elements makes for a more personal and memorable customer experience.”
Magik Book uses the company’s patented advanced magnetic field technology, which takes advantage of the compass and other sensors within digital devices. The tech requires no batteries or pairing, and is compatible across iOS and Android devices.
Apps are tailor-made to each client and can include media such as panoramic photos, interactive videos, or digital product modelling but can also facilitate sales, for example through a click-to-buy option or an email update registration.
Magik Book blurs the line between traditional marketing methods and more modern marketing technology, also known as martech. The latter is worth an estimated $34bn.
The company also today announces the launch of an online platform – the Magik Book Creator – on which small to medium-sized businesses can design their own catalogue and upload digital content to synchronize to each page. The tool will enable brands to custom-build their own Magik Book experience and will allow for smaller orders.

 

Blinkers launch the complete smart lighting system for cyclists. #Cycling #Cyclists

Designed to make communication easier between cyclists and other road users, it aims to keep people safe on the roads and bring a bit of smart tech to your hobby or daily commute. Something like this should be mandatory on bikes anyway. 

Velohub, a Swiss start-up based in Zürich that specialises in developing smart technology for cyclists, is today pleased to announce the launch of its first product, Blinkers. Blinkers is a new smart lighting system that makes the urban cyclist visible, predictable and respected by everyone else on the road. The smart lighting system including front, rear and laser lighting is available to buy from www.blinkers.bike with prices starting from £89/€99/$120

 

Cycle use has been increasing in the UK with 1.9 million people cycling every day and more people cycling at least once a week. With so many bikes and 71% riding on roads, safety is paramount as cyclists are among the most vulnerable users of the road. Using two wheels to balance, no chassis to protect them and only able to communicate by hand with other vehicles, they are often left in risky situations particularly when riding in a busy city. With cars and bikes always struggling to share the road together, the concept behind Blinkers is to allow cyclists to communicate with fellow road users more efficiently and become a more natural part of the road.

 

Along with communication benefits, Blinkers aims to be the next generation of bike lights by giving cyclists the ability to use extra safety functionalities including turning indicators, brake lights and laser projection with a simple remote control. With two-thirds of cyclists’ injuries or fatalities occurring at, or near, a road junction with T-junctions and roundabouts being the most commonly involved, the benefits of turning indicators is clear and a safety precaution that should prevent confusion and give all road users peace of mind.

 Blinkers smart lighting works in many of the same ways that road users are already familiar with, allowing a smooth transition for all on the road. The Blinkers indicate the direction of the turn the cyclist is taking, by blinking to the right or to the left, with the rear Blinker using a red light that becomes more intense when the cyclist is braking. The laser set allows users to project half a circle on the ground, which will increase visibility during the night and to give cars a better understanding of the cyclists’ positioning on the road and the space the cyclist requires. All of these features are controlled by a wireless remote control on the handlebar of the bike to make the communication and use as simple as possible.

The lights can be charged by USB and are designed to be used for approximately 20 hours. They can be put on any bike with universal attachments on the handlebar, the saddle and the rack. Blinkers can be easily removed from the bike due to a magnetic system, so that users can take them off whenever the bike is locked or left unattended. The system works with radiofrequency and a light on the remote control indicates when the Blinkers should be charged so that cyclists will be aware of when the battery is running low.

 

Previously, Blinkers was on Kickstarter in June 2016 and gained support from over 500 backers, including from within the UK, raising over €50,000. The feedback from both backers and beta testers was overwhelmingly positive with one backer, Elaine, commenting: “How come this kind of product hasn’t come out before? I am so looking forward to receiving mine, roads here in the UK are everything but safe”. Beta testing of the Blinkers solution confirmed that cyclists found it easy to use and intuitive.

Blinkers are available in the 4 different packages from £89/€99/$120 for the rear light without laser, to £175/€199/$240 for a complete safety solution (the rear and front light with laser), shipping included from www.blinkers.bike.

Old School Design with the Latest Technology – the New Edifier R1850DB Speaker System

Bringing back old school design with the latest technology the R1850DB from Edifier is an active 2.0 bookshelf speaker system.

Every aspect of the R1850DB has been designed with purpose, the base has been angled at 10 degrees to accurately direct sound to you, and the wooden housing reduces distortion and minimizes acoustic resonance.  The subwoofer produces a quality atmosphere, and the 4.5-inch midrange/woofer speaker driver creates rich lows. The treble units produce clear highs, meaning the R1850DB is a perfectly tuned and balanced bookshelf speaker.

The Bluetooth 4.0 technology allows you to pair the R1850DB with any Bluetooth powered device. Once synced, the R1850DB can be used for playback from multiple devices. The speakers are also fitted with digital, analog and RCA inputs for PCs, turntables and more.

The R1850DB comes with a fully featured remote so you can adjust the volume, switch inputs, mute the speakers and control the Bluetooth playback from your fingertips. The remote has been designed so that it fits neatly in your hand for ultimate comfort. A wireless remote control is also provided which allows you to remotely control the input selection, make volume adjustments or track control.

The R1850DB is available from Amazon at RRP £159.99.

Anchor Cable – The Last Cable You’ll Ever Need. #Cables #Tech #AnchorCable

Anchor cable is the solution to broken charging cables as it’s the worlds first stainless steel, magnetic multi-device charging cable and it comes with a LIFETIME WARRANTY

A team of young entrepreneurs has found a solution for a persistent problem of the 21st century —broken phone charging cables— presenting a cable that will last a lifetime. ANCHOR CABLE is the world’s first stainless-steel, magnetic, USB type-C enabled MULTI-DEVICE charging cable with a LIFETIME WARRANTY.

While other brands tear after they are bent 10,000 times, Anchor designed a machine that bent the cable more than 60,000 times and could continue at it for much longer (see video here ). The Anchor cable features a strong Neodymium magnetic connection, the same type of connection that is used in MacBooks, making it easy to connect by simply holding a cable next to the magnetic tip that is inserted in your device.

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Anchor Cable have fully tested its product, and confidently claim that the Anchor cable is the “World’s Strongest Magnetic Cable,” The Anchor cable includes connections to iOS, Android and USB-C devices, Our review will be here soon..

Available from HERE   £29

Rehegoo to launch new streaming service, Rehegoo Streaming, in April. #streaming #music

Rehegoo will be launching its brand new streaming service, Rehegoo Streaming, in April 2018. The new streaming service is dedicated to playing music, royalty free, to colour the background in retail shops, hotels, spa, restaurants etc.

 

Rehegoo are always looking for the next ‘New Sound’, just as much as we want to spread that new sound. If you are a business looking to find the perfect music for your specific atmosphere, then we are here for you. The service is perfect for all, from cafés to canapés, filling out the ambiance of your passion project.
Rehegoo was founded in 2014 by Italian entrepreneur, Marco Rinaldo. He has always had a great passion for composing and producing music, a passion we pump into all of our projects. Rehegoo boasts 2.5 million albums sold worldwide, over 3 billion annual plays on streaming networks, and our artists regularly occupy the top 100 of their Genres.
Short answer: We know our music.