Category: Tech

Dell’s Hottest Holiday Picks. #Dell #Laptops #Gaming #Christmas #Tech

The Christmas season is almost upon us and today we have another gift guide for tech fans courtesy of  DELL , In this guide there is something for everyone and every pocket be it just a laptop or gaming laptops there is plenty to pick from check out the offers below and check out their new Chromebook…

DEVICES THAT SLEIGH

G5 15 Gaming Laptop – Available now; Starting price €829.00

Game-ready, budget friendly

  • Powered by the latest 8th gen Intel® Core™ Processors for smooth, responsive performance whether you’re gaming, streaming videos or working on CPU-intensive projects.
  • NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q design technology allows for a more immersive on-screen experience.
  • Killer Gigabit Ethernet and SmartByte automatically prioritizes gaming and video content to keep everything moving fast and smooth, so you won’t buffer while trying to watch your favorite holiday movie.
  • Device color options include Matte Black and Beijing Red.

 

Alienware Wireless Elite Gaming Headset – Available now; Starting price €206.01

Best-in-class ergonomics for a gaming headset

  • Truly immersive audio with virtual 7.1 Surround at 2.4GHz Wireless provides rich and expansive soundscapes for an unparalleled listing experience for gaming or listening to “All I Want For Christmas Is You” on repeat.
  • Operates across Xbox, Playstation and PC devices making it the perfect headset for gamers.
  • Offers an exceptional noise-cancelling microphone, for crystal-clear team-based chat while deep in the game or chatting with your friends.
  • Battery life reaches 15 hours with lighting turned off or up to 8.5 hours with AlienFX lighting turned on.

NEW Alienware m15 Gaming Laptop – Available – 23rd October Starting price €1,699.00

Alienware’s thinnest and lightest 15” gaming laptop

  • Smaller, thinner, lighter, the m15 is optimized for mobility and is the best solution for gamers-on-the-go this holiday season.
  • Powerful enough to handle high-graphic games, play your favorite titles anywhere with uncompromised NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 and 1070 graphics performance on FHD or UHD display options.
  • Capable of up to 16 hours of battery life, so when you’re delayed at the airport with no outlet in sight you can keep on gaming.
  • AlienFX customizable lighting across 6 zones including keyboard, power button, and LCD cover Alien head let’s you show off your favorite holiday festive colors.
  • Device color options include Epic Silver and Nebula Red.

 

PERFECT FOR A SNOWDAY

XPS 13 – Available now; Starting price €1,299.00

The most popular PC on the market now with a stunning new look

  • Dell Cinema and next-gen InfinityEdge display creates the perfect Netflix viewing experience of your favorite holiday movies.
  • Smaller, thinner, lighter, it is the smallest 13-inch laptop on the planet, making it great to bring on all your plane rides this holiday season.
  • The most powerful 13-inch in its class with an extremely long battery life: Up to 19 and 1/2 hours so you can finish that end of the year work presentation on the road without worry of finding an outlet.

 

G3 15 Gaming Laptop – Available now; Starting price €799.00

Gaming essentials, great value

  • Powered by the latest NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 discrete graphics for crystal-clear, realistic details and smooth, realistic gameplay.
  • Gameplay appears sharp from virtually every angle thanks to an FHD anti-glare display.
  • Immerse yourself in your favorite holiday movies with seamless streaming using SmartByte technology that prioritizes visual content.
  • Device color options include Black, Recon Blue or Alpine White.

Turn that oy vey into Joy Vey:

NEW Inspiron Chromebook 14 2-in-1 – Available 23rd October

Price available at launch.

Convenient, versatile & budget friendly

  • Built with upscale features, this is for customers who want a premium 2-in-1 convertible that is thoughtfully designed.
  • The 14-inch FHD IPS touch-enabled display and 360-degree hinge allows for the opportunity to watch, work and play the way you like, including seamless integration with Google apps.
  • The Electro-magnetic resonance stylus never needs batteries and conveniently fits into its garage built into the base of the system so you’re less likely to misplace it or have to remember to pack it when you’re traveling for the holidays, but still need to finish that presentation for work.
  • Up to 10 hours of battery life lets you leave your charger packed away while on long flights or car rides to Grandma’s house for the holidays.

NEW Inspiron 14 5000 2-in-1 (5482) – Available now; Starting price €599

2-in-1 that’s ready to do anything

  • The best of Dell Cinema with CinemaColor, CinemaSound and CinemaStream create an optimized Netflix viewing experience to catch all your favorite holiday movies.
  • Amazon Alexa enabled so you can hear the weather before you start your holiday road-trip, listen to your favorite holiday carol and more.
  • The optional Active Pen allows you to take notes on favorite recipes for your many family dinners.
  • The USB Type-C port lets you connect with multiple monitors and other peripherals for a desk-based home-office set-up, or to keep the kids entertained while you’re busy playing host or hostess at your family holiday gathering.

 

 

Global analytics and AI leader marks 20th anniversary in Ireland. #SAS #AI #Analytics

SAS, the global leader in analytics, celebrate 20 years of continuous operation in the Republic of Ireland. Of course, Ireland has cemented itself as a capital of analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) innovation which is why in 2016, SAS expanded its operations with a new office at Le Touche House in the heart of Dublin’s International Financial Services Centre. On top of this, SAS is set to complete a three-year, €40 million investment in Ireland which has seen the company’s Irish workforce increase six-fold since 2015.

In recent years, Ireland has cemented itself as a capital of analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) innovation. It has become home to many promising start-ups and houses the European headquarters of some of the world’s largest technology companies. SAS has been applying analytics to the toughest business problems for large and small organisations across Ireland for decades, and has been a prominent thought leader in AI for over 40 years.

SAS boasts a strong and growing presence in the region, with its Irish office network serving as a European hub. SAS Ireland supports sales of data analytics software into markets across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. It also acts as a multi-channel service centre for customer enquiries and support. The company employs multi-lingual business development and sales specialists, customer engagement specialists, data scientists and software engineers, all of whom help customers add value with SAS analytics built on a powerful analytics platform.

Earlier this year, SAS Ireland was voted #19 on the Great Place to Work® Institute’s “Best Workplaces Ireland 2018” list of companies with under 100 employees. This was the fourth year in a row SAS had been ranked as a top workplace. The company scored highly for the quality of relationships between managers and employees, with staff citing high levels of trust, credibility, respect, fairness, pride and camaraderie.

SAS is set to complete a three-year, €40 million investment in Ireland which has seen the company’s Irish workforce increase six-fold since 2015.

“Ireland has a very strong pedigree in analytics and AI” said Charles Senabulya, Vice President & Country Manager, SAS UK & Ireland. “Over the last decade, Dublin has established itself as a major European centre of excellence for technology and data science. SAS has been at the forefront of that innovation, and we’re determined to continue driving change and pushing the frontiers of analytics. Congratulations to everyone who has built up SAS Ireland over the last 20 years, and to those who continue to make it one of the country’s best places to work.”

Canon Presents A Visual Story of 8 Instagrammers on How to Take Better Photos. #CANON #INSTAGRAM

A survey conducted by Canon found that Brits have, on average, two hobbies on the go at any one time, And for those who don’t? Men are more likely than women to think they’re too old to pick up anything new; women are more worried about the cost implication,65% expressed regret over not learning new skills or picking up hobbies earlier in life.

 

The survey was commissioned by Currys PC World to coincide with the launch of Through My Lens, a visual diary of the career trajectory of eight photographers who have gone from obscurity to wide-ranging success.  30% of respondents in the survey outlined above self-identified as photographers and 39% were either considering it or were undecided.

 

Through My Lens is designed to give aspiring amateurs a roadmap they can follow; to prevent them from getting discouraged or putting down the camera before they’ve even given it a go.

Through My Lens has launched at https://techtalk.currys.co.uk/photography/dslr-csc-cameras/photography-stories-tips/

RICOH – Lacking innovation threatens to put a third of Irish companies out of business by 2020

Irish companies are in danger of falling victim to digital disruption, regulatory requirements and economic shifts that are fundamentally changing their markets. According to new research, commissioned by Ricoh and conducted by Coleman Parkes, 35% of the 150 Irish business leaders surveyed say they will go out of business by 2020 if they fail to innovate in response to these changes.

While 94% recognise the impact of digital disruption in their sector, 61% are not yet in a position to take advantage of its benefits. The top benefits of innovation were cited as competitive advantage, increased productivity, improving growth and winning new customers.

Eighty-eight per cent of business leaders in Ireland said that increasing automation will drive significant change in their organisations. Of these, less than a third said that they are ready for automation now and 29% said they won’t be ready in two years’ time.

In the next two years, almost a quarter predict they will be unable to react swiftly enough to changing government regulations. Moreover, 35% of respondents revealed that more government support is needed to support innovation.

Almost half (43%) of Irish business leaders believe greater access to digital technologies would make their businesses more innovative and some are currently exploring culture changes to improve innovation within their organisations.

For example, 55% are looking at setting up employee innovation workshops in order to teach employees how to come up with new ideas. The other two most popular approaches for consideration are the creation of safe spaces for experimentation to trial new ideas or processes and the encouragement of employees to be involved in projects outside of their day-to-day tasks.

Gary Hopwood, general manager, Ricoh Ireland

Gary Hopwood, Managing Director, Ricoh Ireland, says: “It’s very worrying that the future of so many Irish organisations are at risk because of their failure to innovate. Change is happening and it’s happening now, which is why it’s vital that business leaders take action as soon as possible and formulate a strategy that enables them to embrace digital disruption.

“Organisations can’t afford to stand still if they want to remain competitive and continue to grow. They must think about how they are empowering employees, supporting creativity, helping customers and boosting business performance. While every company is individual in terms of their needs, the need to innovate is crucial for all organisations.”

Find out more at www.ricoh-europe.com/thoughtleadership.

Google Launches Pixel Phones and Stand in Ireland #MadeByGoogle #Google #Pixel

The worst kept tech secret of late no doubt but something which we tend to avoid which is report on leaks for clickbait but the Google Pixel phones are finally official and guess what else?? You can purchase them in Ireland this time arguably the best phone last year what will they offer this time around and from owning the first iteration I was impressed by the device and look forward to the new devices which we will be reviewing soon and also there is no need to go hunting in the UK and using Virtual addresses to ship them in..

However the price is something else to take into consideration with the base model starting at €899 and going north after that will you be picking one up?? I for sure and looking forward to testing this device out…

Pixel 3 and Pixel 3XL are the new smartphones from Google, bringing you the best of Google in a phone, powered by AI to deliver more helpful, thoughtful and enjoyable experiences. That means a phone that answers for you when a telemarketer calls, a camera that uses AI to make sure you never miss the shot, and a more helpful visual and audio experience while charging, powered by the Google Assistant. Click here to read more about what Pixel phones can do.

The Pixel 3, with a 5.5” screen, is priced at €899 for the 64GB version and €959 for the 128GB version; meanwhile the larger Pixel 3 XL, which has a 6.3” screen, is priced at €999 for the 64 GBversion and €1099 for the 128GB version. Both sizes come in Just Black and Clearly White, and an additional Not Pink colour is available exclusively from the Google Store. Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XLare available for pre-order now and on sale and in store on 1 November from the Google Store and Vodafone Ireland. Pixel USB-C earbuds come included with all models.

Also arriving in Ireland is the perfect accompaniment to the Pixel phones: the Pixel Stand. Much more than a wireless charger, the Pixel Stand transforms your Pixel phone into the perfect lifestyle assistant – click here for more info. Pixel Stand will be on sale for €79 in Clearly White and will be available on the Google Store only from 1st November,For all other Google product updates, check out the official Google Blog here.

REVIEWED THE GOOGLE PIXEL 3XL

REVIEWED PIXEL 3XL STAND 

REVIEWED PIXEL GENUINE CASES 

REVIEWED SPECK PRODUCTS CASES 

REVIEWED GEAR 4 CASE FOR PIXEL 3XL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lifestyle, eating habits, technology… How much “sleep debt” are we in. #Tech #Sleep

Most Brits love a weekend lie-in, and there’s no better time to focus in on getting enough time between the sheets than Sleeptember. But, before the whole nation reaches for the snooze button, it’s worth factoring in what we give up when we sacrifice our free time to dreaming.

New research from bedroom experts Furniture Village has revealed that the average Brit loses a mammoth two years of free time to catching up on the ‘sleep debt’ they build up in the week, affecting travel plans, education and even reality TV ambitions. Along with a new calculator designed to show each user their own personal sleep debt, they’ve teamed up with sleep experts to advise on the best ways to re-set your sleeping habits – and keep some time in reserve for achieving your dreams, instead of just having them.

Sleepy Sacrifices

70% of the UK sleeps below the recommended amount, losing an average of 41 minutes of sleep every week night, with the pressures of deadlines and early starts responsible for less snoozing in a jam-packed week. Multiply that by five, and the UK is almost five hours behind what their bodies need to function by the time the weekend rolls around, causing most people to oversleep in an effort to ‘pay back’ their body for the missed time.

This payback schedule, however, has a huge impact on British free time and productivity. In the time spent catching up on those precious hours of sleep, the average Brit sacrifices the time it would take them to:

  1. Visit 37 countries
  2. Make 45 new friends
  3. Study 2 Bacherlor’s degrees
  4. Learn 19 languages
  5. Qualify as an airline pilot 6 times

With so much already written about the impact of loneliness, thwarted dreams and less relaxation on British wellbeing, why are we still doing it? The short answer is because we’re too tired to do anything else. If we didn’t catch up on that sleep, the accumulation of minutes and hours spent out of bed would eventually have physical and mental ramifications, leading to a nation of health problems, or even just a nation of office workers asleep on their desks come Monday morning. The secret lies in resetting our attitude to sleep in the week.

Resetting The Weekday

Luckily for everyone, health experts reckon that there’s a few very easy steps you can take to calming your mind and setting a bedtime routine that cancels out your sleep debt, negating the need to pay it back. Some easy tips that everyone can follow include:

Exercising at least 3 times a week. Exercising can help improve your ability to fall – and stay – asleep. And it’s not just a case of fatiguing the body! Studies have shown that regular exercise across a 16-week period can cause significant improvements in the quality and duration of sleep.

  • Cutting out caffeine after 2pm. Caffeine can stay in your blood for over 7 hours after you consume it — so that 4 o’clock espresso could be what’s keeping you from drifting off at 11PM. How long our bodies take to process caffeine varies from person to person, but by cutting it out after 2PM you can be sure it won’t be interfering with your sleep!
  • Setting aside screen devices for 2-3 hours before bed. The blue light emitted by devices like computer screens and mobile phones suppresses melatonin – a vital hormone for regulating sleep. Giving yourself as much screen-free time as you can in the hours before bed allows your body to relax and get ready for sleep.
  • Embracing mood lighting. Light is one of the main ways your body knows whether it’s meant to be awake or asleep – so if you’re sitting in a brightly lit room for hours before sleep, you’ll find it harder to wind down. Mood lighting’s a great method for letting your body and brain know that bedtime is on the way.

Calculate Your Sleep Debt

The quality of your sleep can have a huge impact on your day-to-day life, so don’t let anything get in-between you and forty winks. To calculate your own personal sleep debt, and get personalised recommendations for improving your sleeping life, check out Furniture Village’s sleep debt calculator here.

Infographic. Happy Birthday Google. #Google #Infographic #GoogleIs20

Here’s a scan for the development privileged insights of one of the world’s most energizing youthful organizations — an organization from which each organization can learn.

Google’s story is a recognizable one: Two Stanford doctoral understudies, Sergey Brin and Larry Page, built up an arrangement of calculations that in 1998 started a good lord jump in Web-seek execution. Essentially, they transformed pursuit into a fame challenge. Notwithstanding checking an expression’s appearance on a Web page, as different motors did, it evaluated significance by tallying the number and significance of different pages that connected to that page.

Like its internet searcher, Google is an organization overbuilt to be more grounded than it must be. Its lavishness of ability permits it vital adaptability — the capacity to analyze, to attempt numerous things without a moment’s delay. “Adaptability is costly,” says Craig Silverstein, a 30-year-old specialist who dropped his quest for a Stanford PhD to wind up Google’s first worker. “In any case, we feel that adaptability gives you a superior item. Is it accurate to say that we are correct? I believe we’re correct. More imperative, that is the kind of organization I need to work for.”

What’s more, the kind of organization that each organization can gain from. What takes after, at that point, is our push to “google” Google: to look for the development insider facts of one of the world’s most energizing development organizations. Like the rationale of the internet searcher itself, our hunt was profound and vote based.

Therefore, here is an infographic presents by Fullestop where we can see all about GOOGLE and also wishes a very Happy Birthday to GOOGLE.

Smart Bicycle system Blinkers makes you visible and gives you tips. #Blinkers #Cycling #Tech

With the Autumn Equinox around the corner, falling on the 23rd September this year, the cooler and darker nights are starting to set in which means waving goodbye to what has been one pretty outstanding Summer! However with the recent weather events and more expected its time to get visible for cylcists due to the shorter evenings and darker mornings.

Thankfully for those who wish to continue cycling in the dark, Blinkers offer a multi-functional Smart Bicycle Lighting System with front, rear and laser lighting available allowing users to indicate left or right using a wireless remote control on the handlebar and display a rear light when they are braking/slowing down to make those darker commutes, evening training sessions or just the freedom of early morning or late night cycling that bit safer and enjoyable.

Armed with a set of Blinkers and the below handy tips on cycling in the dark, the transition from summer to winter cycling will be smooth & seamless process.

Blinkers smart lighting system aims to make communication between cyclists and other road users as simple and effective as possible and therefore increase safety. With front, rear and laser lighting available it allows users to indicate left or right using a wireless remote control on the handlebar and the rear light shows when the cyclist is braking/slowing down.

With the laser set, a circle shows around the bike so that there is no question about where the cyclist space is and aims to reduce the numbers of accidents that occur when a driver drifts or turns into the cyclist’s lane. They are designed to be used for up to 20 hours so whether on a daily commute or a leisurely ride, Blinkers will keep going as long as you do.

Blinkers have also kindly put together seven top tips for cycling in the dark for new cyclists. Feel free to use any of the below.

TOP TIPS FOR CYCLING IN THE DARK

 

1. LIGHTING

Having adequate lighting on your bicycle is a legal requirement when cycling in the dark. Not only are lights vital for being seen by other road users but they can also offer better understanding between cyclists and vehicle users due to the increased functionalities such as turning indicators, brake lights and laser projection.

2. CLOTHING CHOICE

Clothing choice should have the dual function of keeping you warm as well as making you visible to other road users. Pack layers in anticipation for a temperature drop, waterproofs for those damp days & don’t underestimate the value in having reflective panels, fabrics & designs on your clothing.

3. REFLECTIVE ACCESSORIES

Invest in some reflective accessories such as wrist bands, ankle bands, reflective strips, stickers or tape to enhance visibility & add to your safety.

4. EYEWEAR

A pair of clear glasses are a wise accessory to have to reduce the loss of visibility and protect your eyes from debris, mud & grit thrown up from the road, strong winds and spray on those wetter journeys.

5. ROUTES               

If you have a choice, try and stick with routes you are familiar with to avoid any unknown obstacles, poorly surfaced roads or complicated junctions. Testing the route out in daytime & planning your journey is beneficial to make you more at ease with night cycling.

6. BUDDY UP

Night cycling can be daunting, especially in the beginning, so buddy up with a friend or join a local organised cycling group. You will be grateful for the company & help should you ever unfortunately develop a mechanical problem.

7. STAY VIGILENT AND NEVER ASSUME

Cycling can be risky at the best of times, never mind in the dark. Stay vigilant (as you would in daytime cycling) for any hazards and never make the mistake of assuming, even if lit up like a Christmas tree, that a driver has seen you when completing a manoeuvre.

Fujifilm launches “instax SQUARE SQ6 Taylor Swift Edition” #FujiFilm #TaylorSwift #Tech

FUJIFILM recently launched its’ ‘instax SQUARE SQ6 Taylor Swift Edition’ and ‘instax SQUARE Film Taylor Swift Edition’. The two products, designed by instax global partner, Taylor Swift, are the latest additions to the instax lineup, which allow users to shoot and enjoy on-the-spot photo printing. Taylor Swift fans will certainly love this piece of tech in their bag and you can grab it right now..

The ‘instax SQUARE SQ6 Taylor Swift Edition’ features a gold-colored newspaper pattern on a black base for a stylish body with a design similar to Taylor Swift’s latest record-breaking album reputation. The metallic ring around the lens goes well with the gold design pattern, giving a luxurious finish. An authentic reproduction of Taylor Swift’s autograph is printed on the back of the body, and it also includes Taylor Swift original camera strap and film case. Original Taylor Swift Edition film, featuring a print of Taylor Swift’s autograph on a black frame.

The ‘instax SQUARE SQ6 Taylor Swift Edition’ and ‘instax SQUARE Film Taylor Swift Edition’ are currently on display as part of the instax Experience Booth located at each stop of the critically acclaimed “Taylor Swift reputation Stadium Tour,” which has broken multiple records to date and will culminate in Japan at the Tokyo Dome November 20 and 21. The products of instax series have been widely used all over the world since its first launch in 1998, and cumulative shipments have exceeded 30 million units across the globe. Fujifilm will continue to spread the instant photo system “instax,” which allows everyone to “enjoy printing photos as they take them,” around the world.

The instax SQ6 Taylor Swift limited Edition RRP€180.00 and instax SQ6 Taylor Swift film (10 PK) €13.00 are available at FUJIFILM Stockists nationwide.