The latest from NUU Mobile has dropped in and that is the all new NUU G2 which is an affordable premium smartphone. This really looks well out of the box and buyers will be happy to know you get a case in the box so you are covered straight away. In the video below we unbox and take a look at the system UI and see what is on offer for your hard earned cash. On board too is a massive 4000 mAh battery 5.99 inch display with an 18.9 aspect ratio 1.5 ghz processor a finger print scanner and 20MP and 13 MP cameras respectively. To top that off this is a dual sim device which is something the consumer likes to have.
I have been using STM bags for a few years now and they are my chosen product to carry my tech goods about which I use daily as they are robust and reliable and I have never had an issue with them. The New Myth collection once again highlights the great build quality and functionality of these bags and I can recommend these with ease if you are looking for a new bag to hold your expensive cargo.
The Myth line is comprised of a 28L capacity backpack, 18L backpack, laptop brief, and laptop sleeve, as well as two storage accessory items—the Must Stash and the larger Dapper Wrapper. Each pack and brief boasts abundant storage, divided into roomy sections that easily house daily essentials: a laptop, tablet, phone, and documents (the roomier backpacks even have enough space to house incidentals such as a lightweight jacket or lunch bag).
Suspended tech cells for digital gear provide ample protection for fragile contents, and numerous zippers and pockets throughout the bags help ensure that all smaller items (batteries, cables, pens, etc.) remain organised and safely in place. Check out the in depth look at the Laptop Brief below in the video.
We love to take pictures and that is a given and in Ireland we are no different to anywhere else in the world. The Midlands is full of astonishing landscapes as well as popular historical sights and therefore one of the top destinations in Ireland and also perfect for holiday breaks!
Naturally, many people like to share their adventures and what they experience on Instagram every day. The folks at the Maldron Hotel Portlaoise asked themselves: “what are the most Instagrammed spots in the Midlands?”
For their in-depth research, they analysed the most popular locations in the Midlands using over 30,000 hashtags to see which spots in Co. Offaly, Co. Laois, Co. Longford and Co. Westmeath are posted most on Instagram by locals and tourists. It is a nice spot down there and I have stayed in this hotel myself and there is much to see and do.
The Top 10, in list format are:
1. Clonmacnoise
2. Birr Castle Gardens
3. Rock of Dunamase
4. Emo Court
5. Lough Ree
6. Lough Boora Discovery Park
7. Sean’s Bar
8. Charleville Castle
9. Lough Ennell
10. Slieve Bloom Mountains
European audio specialist, Hër, announces the launch of its stylish, on-ear Bluetooth stereo headphones in partnership with the highly regarded, premium retailer, Selfridges. The headphone range will be available in store by mid-November. Perfect for the retailers’ fashion conscious and quality driven shoppers, it introduces great sound aligned with a stylish and minimalistic look. Lightweight, comfortable and cable free, they are everyday headphones that fit in perfectly with busy lifestyles. This also means irish customer’s can now get their hands on the goods via virtual shipping addresses now available.
Hër is a statement item, combining technology with contemporary design, enabling them to live to their own soundtrack with confidence. Standing out with its elegant yet simple style, the nude and beige colours complement any outfit and fit in perfectly with that Instagram feed. The matte metal and soft leather are high quality whilst remaining incredibly lightweight at just 200 gms and easy to store in the supplied linen bag when on the go.
The extra soft ear cushions provide an incredibly comfortable fit and the frame can be adjusted to fit all head shapes so they can be worn with ease on long flights, commutes or to drown out distractions when working out.
A built-in microphone makes it easy to answer calls with Hër. There is no need to dig around a handbag for a mobile phone as the buttons can be used to answer or reject calls. This feature can be used not only for phone calls but also for music so the headphones can be paused with ease.
Effortless to set up with Bluetooth 4.1, they allow for full freedom of movement whether at the gym, at home or traveling with at least a 10m range. However, if the battery does run out, the headphones can also be used with the included standard jack cable so no need to worry if the battery is running low. The headphones offer a 23 hour talk time, 21 hour playback time after no more than three hours charging.
The Hër on-ear studio headphones don’t only look and feel great but sound great too. As one of the most established sound technology producers and wholesalers in Europe, Hër refuse to compromise on audio class. Meeting the highest quality demands and having a razor-sharp sound, listening to the latest tunes will sound exactly as the artist intended.
The name Hër combines the English pronoun ‘her’ with the German ‘hör’, the imperative of ‘to hear’ demonstrating the amalgamation of the headphones’ feminine style with a strong focus on sound quality. The company aim to bring a headphone to market that is stylish as well as being actively committed to gender equality and the empowerment of women.
The use of their hashtag #hearher aims to make women heard more worldwide with, at least 3% of the profits made, donated to the German Committee for UN Women.
Specifications:
Bluetooth version: 4.1
Bluetooth profiles: A2DP, AVRCP, APTX, HSP, HFP
Talk time: at least 23h
Playback time: at least 21h
Stand-by time: 840h
Charging time: 2 – 3h
Wireless range: at least 10m
Impedance: 64Ohm
Sound pressure level: 102 ± 3dB at 1kHz 1mW/IEC318
Total harmonic distortion: < 5%
Frequency response: 20Hz – 20KHz
Power supply: 5V (integrated Li-ion battery)
Materials: leather, metal, synthetic
Weight: 0.2kg
EAN: 4260416830646
Accessories: USB charging cable, 3.5mm jack cable (120mm), canvas carrying bag
The Hër on-ear Bluetooth headphones are available to buy from www.hear-her.com and will soon be available in Selfridges for £99.99
Ireland’s professional body for the Data Science and Analytics industry, the Analytics Institute, will welcome a number of global analytics experts to the National Analytics Conference at the Mansion House, Dublin on 6 November 2018.
Headline speaker, author and Hitachi Vantara CTO, Bill Schmarzo will lead the programme with his insights into how data powers big business. Microsoft’s Global Head of Data Science, John Hoegger, is coming from the US to Dublin to share his analysis of big data and the impact of artificial intelligence with delegates of the National Analytics Conference in Dublin, while EY’s Global Innovation Leader and Chief Data and Analytics Officer, Chris Mazzei, will discuss how data, analytics and AI are impacting business decisions. Athina Kainouri, Global Chief Data Scientist of Accenture Analytics will also be in Ireland to address this market leading analytics event.
Speaking at the conference launch, Analytics Institute CEO Lorcan Malone said, “We are witnessing the start of a fundamental change in how businesses will deliver products, services and support to customers. Data Analytics is not only influencing how key decisions are made in the Boardroom, it is permeating every aspect of the business – from marketing to operations, from finance to production. Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, RPA, Big Data and IoT will be key enablers for business success in the coming years. The National Analytics Conference brings together global thought leaders in these fields along with our data scientists, analysts, policymakers and leaders from across the private and public sectors.”
Speaking ahead of the National Analytics Conference, Fergal Collins, CEO at Aon’s Centre for Innovation and Analytics (ACIA) said,
“The objectives of this conference align with Aon’s focus on using data and analytics to drive value for our clients. We continuously scan the horizon for new challenges, new analytical technologies and new data sets that, translate interesting prototypes into scalable commercial solutions. The conference will allow attendees to tap into the knowledge and experience of many renowned experts across all these fields. We are delighted to partner with the Analytics Institute on this exciting event.”
Over 500 delegates have already registered to attend the conference, which is supported by a number of leading organisations including Aon, Microsoft, EY, IBM, SAS, Hitachi Vantara and AIB. Aon is a leading proponent of analytics and a key sponsor of the event.
This is our second year to take second place at the Blog Awards and we are really delighted to do so and would like to thank all involved and all the bloggers who were finalists on the night in all categories. Everyone is a winner. TechbuzzIreland has been a fully independent Irish personal tech blog for three years now with NO media backing and we strive to bring as many tech products to you as we can and have been doing so the last two years.
We have been working on a few big things and hopefully a big announcement next month to come pending terms and conditions and look forward to bringing you even more tech product reviews for all ages in the coming months. Our You Tube channel also has passed 1 million views 3 months ago. We will be shifting towards You Tube with full hands on video on all products which Thank you to all and our vendors for the support over the years and we look forward to many more. We are also delighted to become a member of creators.ie where the best of Irish blogging can be found for all topics. At techbuzzireland.com we bring the most product reviews and handpicked news. Get seen today..
We also like to hear from other tech enthusiasts and give you the chance to submit your tech ideas,reviews and thoughts so dont be afraid to get in touch if you want to have your say or your tech review featured. We would also like the opportunity to thank those who have contributed to the site over the same period.
The NUU comes packed as a standard, nothing exciting from the box, slightly bulker from the outset. The made in China with 2 IMEI listed on the box inspired little confidence. The dual sim 5.50-inch touchscreen with 720 pixels by 1280 pixels of resolution again inspired little confidence The sapphire blue colour stood out amongst a variety of phones.
The Asahi strengthened glass casings was strong and solid to feel and hold in one hand. The feel of the phone was of an expensive phone with a soft dual curve screen.The supplied TPU Case was a nice touch for a case, basic but practical and will not leave you searching but they have their own cases which you can see reviewed HERE
Contents:
G3 Smartphone
TPU Case
Type C to 3.5mm Audio Cable
USB Type-C charging cable
USB Power Adapter
Quick Start Guide
Processor:
Helio P25 Octa-Core 2.39GHz,
The Mediatek Helio P25 is an upper mainstream ARM SoC for smartphones (mainly Android-based) that were introduced in 2017. It is manufactured in a 16 nm FinFET+ process and is equipped with 8 ARM Cortex-A53 CPU cores. The cores are divided into two clusters, a performance cluster clocked at up to 2.6 GHz and a power efficiency cluster clocked at up to 1.6 GHz. The chip also includes an LTE modem (Cat. 6).
The Brand:
NUU Mobile was founded in 2010 as a partnership of the Hong Kong-based Sun Cupid Group and U.S.-based Noetic Inc. They are a designer and manufacturer of unlocked Android™ smartphones. The Chinese company has expanded throughout Asia, Europe, and the Americas NUU Mobile have entry-level, mid-range and flagship Z Series phones. All NUU Mobile smartphones are protected by a two-year limited warranty. These smartphones feature two SIM card slots, expandable microSD™ storage.
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Features
Dual Sim GSM unlocked phone
The G3 works seamlessly on all major UK networks such as EE, Vodafone, O2, and Three. Plus all other carrier brands.
Multiple Lines
Easily switch between two numbers and data plans using the built-in Dual SIM feature. We are proud to say this is the most advanced Android unlocked cell phone that NUU Mobile has designed for the smartphone market.
Crystal Clear calls
The unique glass-designed body allows for enhanced signal detection and output, while VoLTE technology ensures that your conversation is crisp and clear. This also means you will always have a strong signal for both 4G LTE & Wi-Fi connectivity.
13 MP Front Camera
The G3’s front camera and 88 degree-wide angle lenses is perfect for anything from close-ups to portraits.
Perfect Selfies.
The front camera includes power flash for low light environments, and a convenient fingerprint sensor helps take the best selfies possible.
Dual Rear Cameras
The dual-rear cameras consist of a 13 MP PureCel® Plus main camera, and 5 MP depth-sensing camera built with phase detection autofocus to capture moments instantly.
Stunning Images.
Featuring 13 MP + 5MP dual rear cameras, which produce stunning images, from close-ups to wide-angle shots. Perfected algorithm and dual image signalling processors on G3 capture the soft and natural Bokeh effect of an SLR camera. Its ‘Pro’ camera feature enables you to manually adjust focus, ISO, exposure and light for the perfect image.
Effortlessly Smart Camera.
The f/2.0 aperture lens in the G3 reduces noise just where it’s needed enabling bright, clear images even in low light. The unique lock-on function that tracks moving subjects and keeps them in sharp focus.
Boosted Performance
Powered by the MediaTek Helio P25 chipset Octa-core processor.
4GB RAM & 64GB Storage
Powerful, built-in performance. The G3 comes with 64GB of storage and can be expanded using microSD cards up to 128GB, allowing you to store thousands of photos, video, music and more.
Charged for the Future
The ultra-thin 3000mAh battery with fast charge and advanced battery performance optimization have been designed to make your G3 work all day with just one quick charge.
Cutting Edge security
Unlocking your smartphone has never been easier or more secure than it is now with the facial recognition and fingertip digital sensor technologies built into the NUU Mobile G3.
Unlock with Your Face or Finger.
The G3’s facial recognition technology studies your facial features to build your own facial map for a true encrypted password that is unique for every individual. Next-generation fingertip digital sensor technology recognizes your fingerprint instantly, also allowing you to unlock the phone with the touch of a finger.
Android Beam
The G3 unlocked phone is also equipped with a cool feature called Android Beam. This allows you to send contacts and files, share photos and videos, and even beam webpage links to another Android device by simply bringing the two phones together.
Tap and Pay with Your Device.
Android Beam also allows you to tap and pay to pay for purchases at merchants that accept contactless payments
Overview:
This smartphone has similarities to a Samsung’s high-end Galaxy phone. This is a budget smartphone with high-end features, acceptable audio, and NFC for android pay. The most striking feature on the smartphone was the sapphire blue colour which stood out amongst a variety of phones. The dual curve screen was comfortable in the hand allowing one hand use when texting and so on.
The phone lacks some features in terms of not being waterproof, has no 3.5 mm Audio Jack which is a common trend,The smartphone lacks the option of wireless charging and takes up to 2 hours to charge. The dual camera mode on the back of the camera worked well on occasions but lacks clarity when used in poor lighting. Given there is no wireless charging it is not a huge thing as many phones yet have to adopt this feature and here in Ireland it is a slow take up with consumers in general.
Design and build on this device is up there with high end smartphones and is a joy to hold with a glass back and front overall this sits with high priced devices when it comes to looks and build and you cant really complain about it at all bar the fingerpint magnet backing which is normal in this set-up.
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The Nuu Mobile G3 is an Unlocked phone, not tied to any network which has the advantage of allowing any network sim and does not contain the watered-down version of android The Dual Sim is a great feature allowing a work sim and personal sim on the same phone. This phone is a pleasant surprise within the price range, the build quality and features stand out above its weight.
It is a growing trend today that tech is put in the hands of kids at younger age even without us realising it and not only that the teens of today and even kids are more demanding than before and they have access to items that many of us today would have not had access to in our teenage years. Given the rise of social media apps and easier login options via the same things can go terribly wrong very fast and as parents we need to watch what is going on and what access our own kids have via the tech they have at hand. Our next guest post by Peter shares the same sentiment as me.
Make no mistake, the count-down to Christmas is very much on and over the coming weeks and months, children and their parents will be inundated with TV and online adverts for this year’s must-have toys.
Long gone are the days when colouring books, board games and Matchbox cars were at the top of children’s letters to Father Christmas, now it’s all about interactive action figures, console games and smart devices.
These toys are fun, captivating, and frankly incredible, but they do present potential privacy and security risks that most parents are completely unaware of. This is particularly true of interactive toys such as the My Friend Cayla doll.
Cayla connects to your WIFI network and will talk to, and interact with, those around it. It will play games via a smart device, read stories and even share photos. Sounds fun, right? But Cayla is also fitted with a camera and microphone.
The doll uses these to record conversations and take images, which are then sent via Bluetooth back to the manufacturer and, potentially, sold on to advertisers for targeted ad purposes. It’s pretty sinister stuff when you think about it.
The doll has come under intense scrutiny, and was even banned in Germany for its lack of privacy protections. It turns out anyone with a smartphone within 30 feet of the doll can connect via Bluetooth and listen to, and record, the conversations between child and toy.
Cayla is not alone in her capabilities, both as a fun and engaging toy and as a privacy and cyber security risk to you and your family. In fact, pretty much any smart toy has the potential to record sound and capture images, and send them back to the manufacturer.
The My Friend Cayla example covers off the main risks such dolls pose, but as a recap risks associated with interactive and smart toys include:
The toys can listen to, and record, conversations between child and toy
They can take and store images without you knowing
They can gather personal information and data
This data, along with images and voice recordings, can be sent back to the manufacturer
Toys can be hacked
Given that children are bombarded with advertising across all media – TV, online, social networks, etc – in the run up to Christmas, they are going to want these toys and as a parent there will be a part of you that wants to treat them at Christmas.
And you can, but you must also consider the risks they pose and what you can do to ensure your children have their privacy protected. Thankfully, there are some simple steps you can take to do this.
The first thing to do is read the privacy policy of the manufacturer and/or toy in question. This may seem arduous at the time – they can be more complex than a classic novel – but it is important to understand what data the toy gathers and what happens to that information.
If the manufacturer does not have a privacy policy then don’t buy the toy – this gives them cart blanche to gather whatever data they like and use it in any way they wish, and that includes selling it on to third-parties.
As an extension of this, check where the toy is manufactured and the headquarters of the company that is selling and distributing it. It is often the case that those located in places such as China will not take privacy into account, let alone do anything to protect it.
It is also worth researching whether other toys from the same manufacturer have been hacked or whether they have had privacy issues in the past. If the answer is yes, then, again, avoid purchasing such toys at all costs.
Another thing to be aware of is replica toys. While they may be cheaper than the branded versions, these toys are built and sold by companies that will be unlikely to have privacy and data protection policies in place. If they don’t, steer clear of them.
By understanding the risks interactive toys pose, and what you can do to get a clear understanding of what to look for when it comes to privacy, you can ensure your children unwrap not just the best presents this Christmas, but the ones that are safe, too.
Leading SCADA network and mobile telecommunications supplier, EMR Integrated Solutions today announced a €500,000 investment and plans to increase headcount to 50 over the next 12 months.
This represents a doubling of the workforce since 2016.
The investment comes on the back of strong trading, with this year’s revenue set to increase by 18%. The growth is due in large part to the success of its recent entry to the UK market and several significant contract wins in the utility and wind energy sectors there.
Increased project completions for long-established customers throughout Ireland, North and South have also boosted operational performance.
The company has moved to a new 5,000 sq. ft. premises at Dunboyne Business Park in Co Meath to accommodate growing headcount, while the existing premises, also in Dunboyne, will be retained as EMR’s primary engineering and logistics centre.
EMR specialises in designing and building telemetry networks and management systems for energy suppliers and water companies.
Commenting on the development, Mark Quinn, managing director with EMR said:
“This investment represents the culmination of targeted execution and tremendous teamwork. Early on, we recognised the rapidly changing nature of the utility industry at home and abroad, and set about developing the skills and expertise required to assist these organisations with the digital transformation of their networks.
“We’re now viewed as a trusted partner for many global organisations and we’re ambitious about the potential for further expansion into the UK market,” he said.
The company continues to invest in headcount with recruitment focused on apprentice electricians, mechatronic, electrical, automation engineers and project management roles.
The company also operates a graduate program with the Blanchardstown Institute of Technology, where mechatronics students can benefit from practical work placements during their period of study.
“Forging strong links between academia and business is very important to us,” explained Derek Glynn, chief operating officer with EMR.
“Getting the right staff with the right qualifications at an early stage allows us to embed them into our own mentoring program and this coupled with practical experience has helped us to build a reputation for engineering excellence in SCADA and telemetry networks. Continued skills investment in all of our staff keeps us ahead of the competition,” he said.
EMR was founded in the early in 1980s and has a strong management team with a wealth of industry experience. The company has a high profile client base including Irish Water, Northern Ireland Water, SSE and PowerHouse Generation on the island of Ireland as well as Affinity Water, Welsh Water and Greencoat UK Wind in the UK. The company has also completed communications projects for ESB, Eir, RTÉ NL, Virgin Media, the Defence Forces and many of the country’s county councils.
