Category: Tech

Review – The NUU G3 dual sim smartphone. Good for the money. #NUUG3 #Mobile #Tech

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.

Additional commentry and footage by JIM O BRIEN..

 

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Unwrapping toy security this Christmas. by @PeterBassill #Tech #Kids #Toys #Awareness

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. 

Peter Bassill, CEO of Hedgehog Security, advises parents on how to ensure the interactive toys they buy their children this Christmas are safe and secure.

Peter goes on to say…

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.

EMR announces €500K investment and plans to increase headcount to 50. #EMR #Jobs #IrishBiz

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.

Get a 15% discount, free delivery and 4 sets of coasters from Sudio. #headphones #sudiosweden

Sudio have a great new deal going on right now and you can also grab 4 sets of coasters free with your purchase to top that off you get a further 15% discount using the code techbuzzireland

The “Coasters Campaign” – is a set of 4 modern and distinctive Swedish design heatproof cork based coasters for your favourite beverage of choice.  They are made with the finest types of rock material to protect wood and glass surfaces, absorb liquids, prevent the sliding of cups, making it the most suitable gift for homes, offices, corporate gifts, and more. We have a quick video below on what they are.

We have been working with Sudio some time now and reviewing their prodcuts and they are really fashionable sound great and affordable and watch out for more reviews soon.

All you need to do now is check out their goods HERE and then enter the code techbuzzireland at the checkout.

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