Recently we covered the Nextbase 522GW which is on another level and this new kit from Nextbase is aimed at the more affordable end where you will see some big differences but it is still a worthy investment we talk more in the video on this.
The 122 is not touch based but works manually there is a toned down software version yet easy to navigate and set up too and functional again we go through all of this to help you decide if it is the right dashcam for you, All vehicles should come with dashcams as a standard but this is an argument for another day and with Nextbase products you are covered regardless, After testing many of their dashcams I can safely recommend them. We do a comparison between both the 522 and 122 in our first look video below, Any questions feel free to ask whilst we take this on a test run.
Edifier® International, prominent designer and award-winning manufacturer of consumer audio electronics for both the lifestyle and multimedia markets launches the GM3SE in-ear gaming headphones.
The Edifier GM3SE is a unique take on gaming class earphones. They are perfect for gaming, music, videos or live streaming and are fully compatible with android, IOS & PS4 via the single 3.5mm jack connection and PC (with the supplied adapter / extension).
With a detachable omni-direction microphone and in-line microphone the gaming chat and call quality is excellent. The dual moving coils with dual vibration driver units produce immersive and deep bass whilst gaming or streaming video. The earphones also come complete with arc shaped ear wings for added comfort and stability and ear tips in various sizes for optimum fit. The multi-use inline control allows you to adjust the volume, mute microphone function, answer calls and play / pause and skip audio tracks. *Control functions will vary dependant on operating system.
The GM3SE are manufactured from premium materials and feature a CNC machined cover with coloured accents. A generous 1.3m cable provides enough length to allow freedom of movement when in use. Available at £34.99 the GM3SE are an excellent quality in ear gaming headphone.
Features:
High quality in-ear earphones featuring a tweeter and bass driver for impressive sound, strong bass and vibration effects for a totally immersive experience
CNC machined cover with design details and premium finish
Detachable omni-directional microphone for optimal reception
In-ear ergonomic design and soft ear pads offer comfort for extended play
The inline control allows you to adjust the volume, mute microphone function, answer calls and play / pause and skip audio tracks
3.5mm mini jack connector compatible with IOS, Android and PS4, PC use needs the supplied splitter cable.
Included Accessories: High quality travel pouch, connecting cables and multiple Silicone replacement ear tips and wings of different sizes 1.3m cable length + extension for PC use
Smart bulbs are a common sight these days not only at home but in some office environments and cafes around the city but today we check one out for the home which brings a warm feeling to your environment be it your bedroom or sitting room it really makes it feel warm and cosy which is what this particular bulb sets out to do.
Setup is the easiest thing ever which for me is important, I am familiar with the KASA app itself as it covers everything they do so there is no messing around using standalone apps for each product which is very annoying it is not the case here and all products are integrated onto one fine tuned app I have several cameras on the same app and all works very simply which is a win but this only applies if you are fully embedded into their eco-system which I almost am and for me it works and it is better to have a good eco-system of products on one single app that run several different products on several apps but it is what I do here but I do like how tp-link and KASA have approached this with an all in one app with NO HUB required. Good job lads.
Compatibility – Works with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant for Voice Control
No Hub Required – Works with any Wi-Fi router without the need for a separate hub
Dimmable Warm Amber Light – With dimming range from 1% to 100%, set the right brightness for any mood or activity
Remote Access – Control your lights from anywhere with your tablet or smartphone using the free Kasa app
Scenes and Schedules – Set schedules to switch on and off automatically when you’re home or away. Combine your lights with other Kasa Smart devices in a Scene and control them with a single button.
In today’s technology-driven world, OnePlus understands the power of technology to encourage deep and meaningful connections. For this reason, the leading smartphone maker is unveiling its astonishing creation, the OnePlus Phone Piano.
YouTube sensation Karim Kamar will be tinkling the ivories on the Riverbank by Tate Modern to kick off a European tour. Will his Christmas song be a classical No.1?
Designed to help people connect with what really matters – each other – through music, the OnePlus Phone Piano features keys made with 17 OnePlus 7T Pro handsets arranged in a line, creating a seamless and smooth keyboard.
The OnePlus Phone Piano takes full advantage of the OnePlus 7T Pro’s notchless and class-leading 90 Hz Fluid Display, as well as its superior performance, to deliver a truly realistic piano experience.
Using music to connect people with each other, the OnePlus Phone Piano will be visiting four cities as it travels across Europe. Gifted pianist Karim will be on hand to bring songs to life in the smoothest way and help set the mood.
The public will be encouraged to participate by visiting the locations listed below and trying the piano for themselves. They can also request a song dedicated to a special someone to be played by Karim on the day.
The OnePlus Phone Piano will be visiting the following cities:
Sunday, November 10 from 12pm: Riverbank outside Tate Modern, London
Tuesday, November 12 from 10am: Champs du Mars, Paris
Thursday, November 14 from 12pm: Herrngasse 1, 91541 Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany
Saturday, November 16 1pm: Central Station, Helsinki, Finland
Equinix, Inc. (Nasdaq: EQIX), the global interconnection and data centre company, today published the findings of an independent survey exploring the views of senior enterprise IT professionals in Ireland on the future of the Channel industry.
The results show cloud is now the number one driver of Channel engagement in Ireland, with almost half (45%) of the 103 IT decision-makers surveyed using the Channel to access cloud-based services. With Gartner highlighting that by 2025, 80% of enterprises will migrate entirely away from on-premises infrastructure to colocation and the cloud[1], these findings suggest companies are utilising the Channel to reduce the complexity of such a critical infrastructure upheaval.
Along with the shift driven by cloud, the study highlighted other areas where services traditionally managed in-house are beginning to move to the Channel. Security management – an area that enterprises have previously been reluctant to outsource – was the second highest-ranked service for which Channel partners are being utilised, named by 35% of Irish respondents. More than one-third of decision-makers (34%) in Ireland are using Channel partners to access interconnection, making it the third-highest priority service – an ongoing trend that is reflected in the growth of Equinix’s own Channel Partner Programme.
Enterprise IT decision-makers were also asked why they choose or might consider working with Channel partners. Cost was the number one priority, with over half (59%) of Irish respondents stating they choose to work with Channel partners because it’s more cost-effective than other routes to market. Convenience came in second (51% of respondents), while gaining access to a better breadth of services was cited by 38% of those surveyed.
Kevin O’Connor, Channel Manager for Ireland, Equinix
Highlights/Key Facts
On average, enterprise IT decision-makers across Europe spend just under a quarter (24%) of their budget with the Channel. In Ireland, IT decision-makers spend on average 20% of their IT budget via partners.
The average number of Channel partners engaged per enterprise across EMEA is nine, although this varies significantly by country. France and Germany are both above average with 12 and 11 Channel partners per enterprise, respectively, while the UK (7) and Finland (6) are the countries where companies work with the fewest Channel partners on average. Meanwhile, over half (52%) of IT decision-makers in Ireland work with more than four channel partners.
The multi-partner use cited by respondents shows a need for vendor-agnostic platforms that enable businesses to address IT challenges in today’s digital economy. Equinix’s Channel Partner Programme is based on joint value propositions developed together with partners. Resulting solutions utilise the technologies of multiple vendors and the unique skills of the partner to comprehensively meet customer requirements. This collaboration is critical for success as the Channel industry shifts in line with new enterprise needs. This is particularly noteworthy given the findings in Equinix’s third annual Global Interconnection Index (GXI Vol.3), a market report which this year shows that interconnecting to multiple providers across multiple edge locations is the most prominent use case for interconnection bandwidth and is expected to grow 4x by 2022.
Nearly 4 in 10 (38%) respondents across EMEA highlighted that Channel partners have room to improve in providing seamless solutions that are easy to implement without disruption to enterprises. This need is only going to continue to grow with the expansion and complexity of enterprise infrastructure. The GXI Vol.3 shows that to manage increasing volumes of data, enterprises are on average deploying in 9 locations, with a total of 340 interconnections to networks clouds and business partners.
More than a third (37%) of Irish IT decision-makers believe their Channel partners are currently missing a support structure that helps develop knowledge of the product/service. Furthermore, 32% expressed a desire for a clearer sales process.
When asked about what will differentiate Channel partners and lead enterprises to work with them, quality of service was universally named the most important differentiator by all of the 8 surveyed markets, with 52% of responses overall. Demonstrating an understanding of the customer’s business was the next most important (33% of respondents).
85% of IT decision-makers in Ireland consider interconnection to be important to their business and 34% of those surveyed agree that Channel partnerships drive innovation for their organisation.
“The move to the cloud has been incredibly exciting to see. By 2021, European spend on cloud will hit £100 billion. Enterprises must make critical decisions on IT infrastructure as they adopt cloud services or fail to compete in the digital economy. The speed of demand and consumption of cloud services is both a huge opportunity and a threat for many resellers. Channel players have to be ready to support this, and for many that means making significant changes, from accelerating the development of consulting and ‘cloud-complementing’ services to adapting to a monthly billing system or changing compensation plans to match new purchasing patterns.”
Kevin O’Connor, channel manager Ireland, Equinix:
“Analyst firm IDC has stated that at least 30% of Channel industry players will not exist in the format we know them today by 2021. As the findings of this study suggest, many of these changes will be driven by cloud, and it will be the Channel players that are agile and respond to these changes, that will survive and thrive.It’s vital they provide cost-effective, convenient and varied services to help Irish organizations interconnect and innovate.”
Gordon McArthur, CEO, Beeks:
“As enterprises continue to move to the cloud, shifting their IT infrastructures in line with new digital demands, Channel players are joining forces with other partners and vendors to be able to offer a complete solution to this development. Collaborating in this way allows us to create unique and flexible services that cater to the needs of the modern digital business. The Equinix Channel Partner Program has enabled us to create these tailored end-to-end solutions, developing joint offerings which allow us to bid for new business.”
“Our Channel Partner Program is one of our main assets and has grown steadily since its inception in 2015. We are constantly looking at ways to expand the program further because we see it as a key way to serve the increasing interconnection needs of the enterprise market. The fact that one-third of the enterprise leaders we surveyed named interconnection as a core reason for working with Channel partners, underlines why this has been such an important strategy for Equinix, and why our Channel Partner Program will continue to be a key area of focus for our business in 2020 and beyond.”
About the study
The independent study surveyed 836 IT decision-makers from enterprises across 8 EMEA countries (UK, France, Germany, Netherlands, Ireland, Finland, Turkey and the UAE). 103 IT decision-makers across Ireland-based enterprises were involved in the survey. Respondents were selected for participation from Dynata’s online panel. The survey was conducted online between 01 and 16 August 2019.
Pure Telecom today announces a deal worth up to €12M with Enet, Ireland’s largest open-access network operator. By leveraging a partnership that grants Enet access to SIRO’s infrastructure, Pure Telecom can offer high-speed broadband to 242,000 potential premises in regional towns across Ireland.
Delivering speeds of up to 1 Gigabit per second, this deal will drive further competition in the broadband market by giving Pure Telecom access to additional locations equipped with 100% fibre-optic technology. In doing so, it will extend Pure Telecom’s ability to provide the fastest possible broadband speeds to more communities across Ireland.
Pictured announcing Pure Telecom’s 12M Enet deal to deliver ultra-fast SIRO broadband are: (L-R) David Eyre, Chief Commercial Officer, Enet; Paul Connell, CEO, Pure Telecom; and Ronan Whelan, Chief Commercial Officer, SIRO.
Paul Connell, CEO, Pure Telecom, said: “Demand for high-speed internet connections for consumers and businesses in rural and urban areas is at an all-time high. As a national service provider, we offer the best possible connection for every single customer in Ireland. This deal significantly increases the number of customers we can provide ultra-fast and reliable broadband to and gives customers a wider range of internet speeds that they can choose from for their specific needs.
“We are delighted to announce this deal with Enet, which has direct access to the SIRO network, through which we can extend the reach of our high-speed fibre broadband offering. It allows us to leverage the huge broadband investments made by Enet and SIRO and ensure that we can now deliver the fastest available internet connections to even more homes and businesses.”
David Eyre, Chief Commercial Officer, Enet, said: “We have made massive efforts to support retail service providers in the provision of superfast broadband to end users. Underpinning this, Enet has made a multi-million-euro investment in the development of an automated software platform that aggregates Enet’s own network as well as third party infrastructure. The new platform supports retail service providers in the provision of superfast broadband to end users, ensuring consumers have access to more choice, better reliability and faster broadband speeds.
“By gaining access to almost a quarter-of-a-million fibre-enabled premises, Pure Telecom can continue to deliver high-speed broadband to an increasing number of regional locations. We are delighted to be working alongside Pure Telecom to ensure our investments in cutting-edge technology benefit more people across the country.”
Ronan Whelan, Chief Commercial Officer, SIRO, said: “SIRO’s network delivers the most powerful full fibre broadband in Ireland. This latest agreement highlights how SIRO is driving competition in the broadband market and helping to reverse the digital divide in Ireland. Pure Telecom’s commitment to provide customers with the best connectivity, competitive pricing and better service through our wholesale network is great news for home and business customers.”
BT today unveiled Halo – the UK’s best converged plan, providing customers with ultra-reliable, ultrafast broadband at home, unlimited data and 5G on their mobile, and expert home service like they’ve never experienced, with BT’s new Home Tech Experts.
Customers signing up for Halo enjoy the best of BT, with a wide range of benefits available including:
In-home support from BT’s Home Tech Experts
The fastest speeds from BT at home and on the go, with Fibre and 5G
Complete Wi-Fi – the UK’s fastest Wi-Fi speeds guarantee
BT’s latest Smart Hub with Wi-fi Controls to help family’s manage screen time
BT’s Keep Connected Promise
Unlimited mobile, home phone and broadband calls and data
Dedicated UK & Ireland customer service teams
And BT’s price promise, with no end of contract price rises
Pete Oliver, Managing Director of Marketing BT said,“We’ve designed the ultimate converged plan to meet the needs of the modern family. Halo really is the best of BT – it offers unlimited, reliable 5G and fibre connectivity, and a host of other great features, including dedicated tech specialists who will come to customers’ homes, aimed at taking the stress away from our customers – and allowing them to spend more time on the things they love. A bonus for those of us who spend needless hours trying to get to grips with home tech issues and wrestling with the connectivity in our homes.”
Halo – the UK’s best customer service
BT’s new dedicated team of 900 Home Tech Experts can give customers a helpful hand to set everything up – perfect for the 7.3 million Brits who spend more than 70 hours (nearly 10 working days) annually trying to fix their home tech, allowing them to save time so they can get on with what matters the most to them.
Home Tech Experts offer friendly, expert support for customers at home – providing a stress-free set up for BT TV, broadband, home phone and mobile services, and help repairing any problems they may have. What’s more, Home Tech Experts will provide Halo customers with a free ‘Tech Health Check’ to make sure a customer is getting the best Wi-Fi connection in every room of their home
BT’s Home Tech Experts can be booked to come to a customer’s home, with 2-hour appointment slots, 7 days a week. They are trained on a wide range of issues, including helping vulnerable customers where access to technology is more important than ever.
Halo customers will also be supported by BT’s dedicated UK and Ireland customer service teams whenever they need to speak to someone on the phone. BT has accelerated its promise to answer all customer calls in the UK and Ireland, with 100% being answered in the UK and Ireland from January 2020, a year ahead of original schedule.
Halo – Ultra-reliable Ultrafast Broadband
As well as BT’s ultra-reliable ultrafast unlimited broadband, Halo customers can also make sure they’re getting the best connectivity in the home thanks to:
BT’s latest Smart Hub – the award-winning Smart Hub 2 provides the UK’s most powerful Wi-Fi, now with extra Wi-Fi controls so customers can manage the family’s screen time
Complete Wi-Fi – the UK’s fastest Wi-Fi speed guarantee. Providing customers a fast, reliable Wi-Fi signal in every room of their home. Poor wi-fi signals topped the list as the most common home connectivity issue (43 per cent) with one in 10 Brits experiencing problems daily.
A new and improved Keep Connected Promise. With Halo, if a customer has a problem with their broadband or move home – a 4G Mini Hub will be sent out to them straight away to keep them online – all included in the package
Halo customers also benefit from no out of contract price rises – so their bill won’t go up when their contract ends. And they’ll never pay more than a new customer for their service.
Halo – More from your Mobile and Home Phone
With Halo, customers can take out BT’s new ‘No Limits’ plan giving them unlimited data and calls on their mobile and home phone – so they can use them as much as they like without worrying about running out of data or running up unexpected bills. They can also choose to move to BT’s 5G service – giving a faster, more reliable mobile connection – even in the most crowded places.
All BT mobile customers within a Halo household will benefit from a double data boost.
Halo – Pricing and Availability
Halo is available from today to new customers from £57.99 per month. Existing BT customers will receive the best deals on Halo and can contact BT to discuss options.
Over one million existing BT Plus customers will automatically have their package upgraded to Halo for free, with the Keep Connected Promise, no out of contract price rises and double mobile data at no extra cost. Customers can upgrade for a small monthly fee to receive inclusive Home Tech Expert visits and the BT Smart Hub 2.
To find out more about Halo from BT, customers can visit www.BT.com/halo
DressCode, The Cambridge-based high-tech fashion start-up, today announced the launch of the world’s first smart shirt. The CashCuff enables contactless payments from the cuff – no wallet, phone or app required.
DressCode designs and sells beautifully tailored shirts, that reflect our digital, eco-caring and high-tech world. These designs now come with a unique bonus, the CashCuff, a contactless payment capability that is discretely embodied in the shirt cuff. A young company, DressCode’s design team was inspired by technology for the design of its shirts, and uses pixels, screen glitches, binary, cursors and other techie themes to create shirts that are truly unique.
“The love of tech had the team itching to create a ‘smart’ shirt,” explained DressCode CEO and founder, Andy Boothman. “We designed CashCuff for the fashion conscious high tech lover, it’s hidden away out of sight, but always there when you want it. This is chic geek. CashCuff is defining fashion-tech, a marriage of the simplicity of contactless payment with exquisite tailoring. Designed with slow-fashion and the environment in mind, DressCode shirts will withstand hundreds of washes making them eco-friendly and extremely good value.
“With a CashCuff shirt from DressCode, our customers have one less thing to worry about. They have money available on-demand, no wallet…no phone…no problem. It’s perfect for going about your daily routine safe in the knowledge that you have cash on hand whenever you need it.”
DressCode worked closely with DIGISEQ, a wearable enabler to realise the CashCuff concept, as well as MuchBetter, the payment application behind the CashCuff payment functionality.
“Our technology enables any brand to turn their product into a payment product,” said MuchBetter co-founder, Jens Bader “We make ordinary payments much more rewarding for users and, to date we’ve turned watches, keyfobs, shirts and even Lucozade drinks bottles into payment devices, to suit whatever use case our customers need. DressCode is a fascinating demonstration of our technology in action, and represents the perfect intersection of fashion and technology. There’s a reason more than 300,000 people use MuchBetter as their preferred payment service today, and that number is growing every day.”
DressCode is on a mission to update the suit and tie, recognising that today’s smart men demand simpler clothing that looks formal enough without a tie yet luxuriously comfortable to wear. DressCode customers are making a subtle statement with their clothing choices: less intrusive, with smart tech that feels natural when used.
FAQ’s
Where can I buy it? How much does a CashCuff shirt cost?
DressCode is online retailer, all products are exclusively available from www.dresscodeshirts.co.uk. A CashCuff shirt costs £135 delivered in the UK, it comes gift boxed complete with a matching pocket square.
What tech is involved?
The CashCuff uses NFC (near field communication) technology connected to a Mastercard prepaid card. Using the award winning MuchBetter® digital payment platform, users allocate funds to the shirt.
Can I switch it off?
Yes, via the MuchBetter platform, CashCuff can be switched off in seconds, rendering it completely useless. It can then be reactivated just as quickly, using MuchBetter.
What about washing and ironing the shirt?
In the same way you wouldn’t wash your credit card and expert that to keep working, the CashCuff is removable. We believe this creates a more convenient solution for our customers – allowing them move the chip from shirt to shirt.
Can I Iron it? Just as you would remove collar stays or cufflinks from your shirt to iron it, you remove your CashCuff chip to iron the shirt.
Is the CashCuff® a ‘wearable’?
The CashCuff could be described as passive wearable technology, in the form of smart clothing, using EMV waves from POS terminals for power generation. We prefer to describe the CashCuff as smart clothing, offering technology within the construction of the garment without the need for external devices or controls.
Security
Working with three globally recognized financial technology (fintech) companies ensures that CashCuff cannot be skimmed, should the customer loose the chip it can be deactivated in seconds, in the unlikely event that someone did manage to use your CashCuff without your knowledge, because it is a pre-pay system that you control, the financial exposure to you and your money is contained.
When everyone on your Christmas gift list has it all already, then it’s time to think outside the box and get creative. Luckily, FUJIFILM Imagine has you covered, with tons of customisable and sentimental gifts ideas for loved ones who, on the face of it, are impossible to buy for.
SNAP. CREATE. GIFT
FUJIFILM Imagine know that photos locked away on your smart phone hold the secret to amazing Christmas gifts. Simply choose photos of your family and friends and use them to create personalised presents through the FUJIFILM Imagine mobile app, online, and on touch screen kiosks in store nationwide. With lots of quirky options, ideal for stocking fillers and secret Santa’s, your creativity will know no bounds. Choose from personalised jigsaws, teddies, mugs, iPad covers and much, much more. Then, wrap it all up with personalised gift-wrapping paper to really bring a smile to their faces this festive season.
GET SEMTIMENTAL WITH PICTURE BOOKS AND CANVAS PRINTS
For those extra special people on the list, why not put together a scrap book full of memories close to both your hearts? Bring your digital photos to life by printing them in a luxury photo book that can be treasured forever. Photo books can be customised online with heartfelt text and an array of decorative backgrounds, borders, and embellishments. For the interior lover in your life, opt for eye catching framed canvases instead, perfect for adding to walls and displays.
Gift availability varies in-store – call in-store, visit www.fujifilmimagine.ie, or download the FUJIFILM Imagine App. You can collect in-store at selected FUJIFILM Imagine stores in Ireland or if you want to send it as a gift, worldwide delivery to an address of your choosing is available.
