Category: Tech

First look and unboxing – Y-Cam Triple Layer Smart Home Security System. #smarthome #tech

With the dark evenings here there is no better time to have your house protected and with products from our friends at Y-Cam they can help and at affordable prices too that wont break the bank compared to more conventional systems out there plus its not a complex set-up either nor time consuming.

Today we will do a quick unboxing of the Triple Layer Smart Home Security System Protect Alarm before we go into full test mode and if you missed our last review of the Y-Cam EVO home cam system check that out HERE

 

Y-cam Protect is a complete Triple Layer security system designed to protect your property and family. It is really simple to setup and use, whilst offering high professional security standards without the high price. Y-cam Protect provides total control and flexibility for your home security needs, notifying you instantly to any alarms.
If you like what you see and the simplicity of the product you can check out more and how to purchase  HERE 

Knowledge Transfer Ireland launches new “Find R&D Funding Tool” #KTI #Technology

Knowledge Transfer Ireland (KTI), has announced details of a new interactive “Find R&D Funding” tool, which will provide organisations with a mechanism to help them source funding and supports for research and development activity in Ireland. The easy to use resource was launched at KTI’s Knowledge Transfer Summit which brought together over 300 entrepreneurs, business leaders, investors, universities, Institutes of Technology and publicly-funded research organisations (RPOs).

KTI helps business to benefit from access to Irish expertise and technology by making it simple to connect and engage with this research base in Ireland, thus progressing innovation, the commercialisation of research, job creation and economic prosperity. The Find Funding resource – now freely available on the KTI website – provides information on the various sources of funding, incentives and other supports available for organisations interested in engaging in R&D.

Minister Halligan said, “The Government is committed to cultivating a system and infrastructure in this country where research and innovation can excel.  The number and range of supports on offer by the Irish state to support enterprise innovation directly and indirectly are critical to driving increased levels of innovation in Ireland. By contributing to increased academic-industry collaboration and enhanced in-firm capabilities these supports help deliver on the ambition contained in Innovation 2020 – the Government’s strategy for research and development, science and technology.   KTI’s new interactive tool can help make it easier to find the most appropriate supports for your organisation.  I strongly encourage organisations to avail of this marvellous and one-off resource when thinking about embarking on their next research project.”

Pictured at the launch of Knowledge Transfer Ireland’s new interactive “Find R&D Funding” tool are Minister of State for Training and Skills, John Halligan and Director of KTI, Dr Alison Campbell. The unique Find Funding resource – now freely available on the KTI website – will provide organisations with a mechanism to help source appropriate funding, incentives and other supports available which is vital to progress the level of innovation and research and development activity in Ireland. Picture Conor McCabe Photography.

Ireland now ranks tenth in the world in the Global Innovation Index 2017 and has been cited as the most R&D effective country in the EU, achieving maximum innovation output per euro of public funding.

Commenting on the sector Dr Alison Campbell, Director of KTI, said, “The knowledge transfer sector in Ireland is maturing, driven through active engagement in the processes by companies and entrepreneurs working with the research base.  We are seeing an increase in the level of investment – both public and private – in the space.  With this in mind, the KTI Knowledge Transfer Summit was timely in bringing discussion to the fore relating to the investment in early stage companies as well as supports that can benefit more general research engagements.”

She continued “To further progress the level of innovation and R&D activity in Ireland it is vital that industry can access the most appropriate sources of funding and support for their research and development projects. Our goal at KTI is to drive awareness regarding the resources available, which is why we are delighted to launch the Knowledge Transfer Ireland “Find Funding” resource. We have received very positive feedback to date from industry on the tools available through our website and we anticipate the new tool will help further drive this.”

First look and unboxing -The NGS VOX 700 USB gaming/VoIP headphones #Gaming #Headphones

Another set of headphones have dropped in via our new partners MemoryC.com which is the VOX 700 USB headphones. This is a wired headset and can be used for PC/Laptop calls,gaming and of course personal use if you have some tunes on your device. This is a well priced product and seem solid on  first look so today we check them out unboxing them and running over the headset itself then we will have our full review in the coming week or so. Any questions in the meantime feel free to ask below or on social.. See our social links on top right…

Key Features

  • NGS USB GamingVoIP stereo headphones black/red
  • Ideal headset to use for gaming, VoIP software, and any other interactive audio application.
  • Noise cancelling and amplification technology, filtering out unwanted background noises
  • Built-in microphone with a 4 buttons volume controller
  • 5 years manufacturer warranty
  • Frequency response: 20Hz-20 KHz – Impedance: 32 Ohms

NGS USB gaming stereo headphones, black and red. The NGS VOX 700 is the ideal headset to use for gaming, but also with all VoIP (Voice-Over-IP) application like Skype, and any other interactive audio application.

Outstanding sound quality with a frequency response of 20Hz-20 KHz and a 32 Ohms impedance. The NGS VOX700 features noise cancelling and amplification technology, filtering out unwanted background noises.

Powered via USB port and Built-in microphone with a 4 button volume controller including volume up and down, mute and mute microphone.

Whether you’re an Office user or Hard Core Gamer, these headphones are a must-have to make your gaming experience more enjoyable than ever.

BUY HERE 

MAGIX releases Their First Free Video Editor. #Video #Editing #Free

Fastcut is the first free video software program from MAGIX. The program creates perfectly edited videos from camera and smartphone recordings in no time at all and with no prior experience in editing.

The first free video software program from MAGIX is now available! Fastcut can be downloaded for free. Please see http://www.magix.com/gb/fastcut/
The program creates perfectly edited videos from camera and smartphone recordings in a matter of clicks.

✔ Automatic video editing in seconds
Fastcut lives up to its name and is easy to use, intuitive and above all, fast. Select footage, choose a soundtrack, click “Create video” and the program will create a finished video in seconds.
✔ A massive selection of music
The creative core of Fastcut is made up of an impressive collection of soundtracks, which includes free songs from a wide range of different genres. The in-app Store contains over 150 additional soundtracks for users to customize and further expand the selection already available in Fastcut.

“At MAGIX, it was important to us that even users without any experience in video editing could create impressive videos with high-quality results. That’s why we made Fastcut – it’s so easy to use and intuitive. And now, we’ve made it free too! Fastcut now can be used by anyone to create entertaining videos with music in no time at all”, says Sven Kardelke, Chief Product Officer at MAGIX.

 

#Navmii AI Dashcam is a free Dashcam app with driver alerts and assistance. #motoring #AI

Built to improve driver safety and speed awareness, it introduces the technology available in high-spec cars to all vehicle models. In addition to being a fully functioning video recorder, Navmii’s is the first free app with Advanced Driver Assistance Software (ADAS) that:

 

  • Provides potential collision alerts
  • Reads speed limit road signs –  reminding drivers to the speed limit of each road they travel on

Navmii AI Dashcam not only records a car journey, securely storing it on a smartphone, it will alert users of potential hazards such as collision warnings when a driver approaches other cars too quickly. The app also uses artificial intelligence (AI) to ‘read’ road side speed signs and alert the driver if they are travelling too fast.

 

Users can choose the length of recordings and set a limit on how much memory the Dashcam will use on a phone or SD card.  All recordings can be permanently saved to ensure drivers have a high-quality record of any incidents or crashes.

Peter Atalla, CEO of Navmii, comments: “Driver assistance products are increasingly being built in to cars, but we have incorporated them into a free app that makes it simpler and cheaper for drivers to remain safe and record their journeys.”

 

“Navmii AI Dashcam offers users a completely free experience without advertisements. Our app offers the functionality of a high end dashcam usually costing several hundred pounds, demonstrating our continued commitment to offering free apps to drivers that help them travel safely,” notes Atalla.

Features 

 

  • Advanced Driver Assistance Systems built into free Dashcam app
  • Available for Google Play with iOS version coming soon
  • Record and keep your journey on your mobile phone
  • Collision warnings and speed alerts all in a free app

 

Where next for car technology? #Cars #Motoring #Autonomous #Driving

The concept of self-driving cars has been mooted for quite some time and has been a feature of sci-fi TV shows or cartoons speculatively casting an eye to the future. In 2017, autonomous cars have become a distinct possibility, and while a fully autonomous vehicle is still a way off, we can now invest in cars which will let us kick back for most of a journey.

We’re also entering the area of holographic windscreens which can display key data that we would previously have needed to glance down at the dashboard to see. These advances are remarkable when you think that it wasn’t so long ago since power steering and remote locking were perceived as fantastic innovations.

Neil Tohill –  Director of Southside Motor Factors in Dublin has sent us another visual asset for our readers to checkout..

 

 

Clanwilliam Health continues support for Trinity College School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Clanwilliam Health is to support Trinity College Dublin’s (TCD) School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences in renewing its funding commitment, with a five-year contract valued at more than €1.3 million, it has been announced.

 

Clanwilliam Health has been supplying pharmacy software and equipment to help the School develop its digital learning environment, providing students with access to state-of-the-art technology and cutting-edge software applications.  

 Clanwillian Health. Picture Jason Clarke

 

The partnership, first agreed in 2009, has been renewed for five more years, it was announced today. This will mean a total of thirteen years ongoing support for the School of Pharmacy and continued investment by Clanwilliam Health in pharmacy education.

By providing software donations, Clanwilliam Health’s contribution allows TCD’s School of Pharmacy students to gain practical experience by working in a real-life pharmacy setting, and the opportunity to acquire a practical knowledge of the reality of dispensing, drug interactions and pharmacy management practices.

 

Eileen Byrne, Managing Director, Clanwilliam Health said: “We are delighted to be continuing our support for Trinity College Dublin’s School of Pharmacy and are proud to have such a longstanding relationship with them. Our partnership accounts for the provision of software, drug information databases and accompanying training materials, as well as full access to our support and engineering departments. At Clanwilliam Health, we recognise that pharmacists play a vital role in the health-care system. Ensuring that they are equipped with the right digital capabilities to work in the sector is now a must in today’s connected society and this is an area we are proud to support. Investing in education to support Ireland’s pharmacists of the future is and will continue to be a priority for us.”

 

Clanwillian Health. Picture Jason Clarke

Dr Cicely Roche, Associate Professor in Practice of Pharmacy, Trinity College Dublin School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, said: “We are delighted with the ongoing support from Clanwilliam Health and today it is great to be announcing that this support will continue for the next five years. At the Trinity School of Pharmacy, we strive to provide an environment where excellence in teaching and research is valued and encouraged and this is certainly something Clanwilliam Health understands. The software they provide us with enables us to run technology in our labs which allows our students to gain practical experience in a pharmacy setting. As important as the theory part of our course is to our pharmacists in training, gaining real-life pharmacy experience is an essential and indispensable part of their studies. We are privileged to have this facility on campus thanks to Clanwilliam Health.”

 For more information about Clanwilliam Health log onto www.clanwilliamhealth.com.  

#SmartHalo brings innovative technology to #cyclists for safer and healthier urban mobility .

With its circular, award-winning minimalist interface, SmartHalo shows the quickest and safest paths to destinations, lights the way at night and keeps the bike safe against thieves with its integrated alarm system. It’s the smart biking system cyclists have been waiting for.

SmartHalo Technologies Inc., the urban mobility technology innovator, announced today that SmartHalo, its smart device for urban cyclists, is now available for $149 in the US and Canada online at smarthalo.bike.

With its circular, award-winning minimalist interface, SmartHalo shows the quickest and safest paths to destinations, lights the way at night and keeps the bike safe against thieves with its integrated alarm system. It’s the smart biking system cyclists have been waiting for.

SmartHalo addresses the current challenges of today’s urban mobility and contributes to greener, more human cities. With its sleek design, SmartHalo attaches to any type of bike handlebar and pairs by Bluetooth with the SmartHalo app. While cycling, the phone stays in the pocket or the purse – all the information is shown using the tactile circular interface and contextual sounds.

Precise and intuitive navigation designed to take the safest and fastest routes, while keeping the eyes on the road.

 

A powerful front light that makes night rides journeys safer and more enjoyable that automatically turn on and off depending on the time of the day.  An alarm designed to trigger a loud sound when the bike is tampered with, to prevent bike theft.A series of enhanced fitness features that automatically track and analyze fitness metrics without having to press start or stop.

Smarthalo’s personal assistant notifies you of incoming calls with a simple blue dot at the center of the interface. SmartHalo took the cycling world by storm with its Kickstarter and pre-sale campaign with 10,000 units sold and delivered.  

Protect your child or loved one with #LibertyWatch – Now just €19.99 #tech #safety #kids

With the dark evenings and mornings now here safety is imperitive when it comes to our kids as some have a fair trek to school especially in rural areas. Not only that we have friends and family that live alone too and this is an ideal way to keep tabs on them.

Liberty Watch is now having a sale on their first model which we reviewed back in 2016  and since then they launched a new version called the Assure which also has been reviewed recently….

Liberty Watch by Irish company Watchovers is a watch designed to keep track of your loved ones whereabouts,the watch is not a smartwatch in technical terms but is by how it works. The watch comes with Wi-Fi,Telephone and a speaker. The watch comes with a sim card built in allowing the parents/guardian to tell you exactly where the user is and also check the history and you can also call the user and vice versa… Note.. You can buy a sim direct from the company or get your own either is at an additonal cost to the owner.

Drop them an email at support@watchovers.com to get this great deal and check them out on Facebook and Twitter