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First Look – The One Plus 3 unboxing and gallery. #Ireland #Tech #OnePlus3

So we decided to take a bet on the One Plus Three which has received good and bad criticism to date but for the measly €365 thanks to the collapse of sterling we decided to take a punt on it,for the price you cant really go wrong to be honest and at that price its a bargain. We just have used it for two days and said we will do a quick unboxing and overview as there is plenty of reviews and so on out there now. My initial thoughts are ITS GOOD.. ITS DUAL SIM..

Good but perhaps for people moving up from the One Plus One but for those using the One Plus 2 it might not seem such a huge step forward,Considering the specs on tow here though for even new users to Android with not much cash to spare this is a good move if you would rather skip the more more expensive HTC or Samsung’s out there now which we also use here ourselves and lets not leave out Huawei either which have some good offerings now but with bumped prices compared to what we are use to seeing from,them,their flagship phones are now approaching flagship prices bordering HTC and Samsung price brackets.

First off the handset looks well it must be said although resembling Apple and HTC they did not hold back here but this is the new design language from many manufacturers now and perhaps we might see a change here as this design language is now getting boring but where do we go from here,I still think the Samsung Edge range win the looks department from any other devices out there today.

Image Gallery

keys close up

Dash charger

Camera area

Right side,power key and Sim tray

Dash charger

Front top

Front view

Keys close

Bottom view,home/fingerprint sensor and ports

Left side,Silent lock and volume toggle

USB-TyPE C

Whats in the box

Back view

Top view

Dash charger

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From what you pay though,which has increased recently you really cant complain,unless you are just looking for bear-bugs to nitpick at but just forget it. The phone is great,feels great,looks good and familiar,light,fast and sports Marshmallow out of the box with a huge 6GBs of of RAM.This is insane. Given we are held to a 64GB storage capacity which actually turns out to be 56GBs on ours there is enough for the average user and again not to mention the word CLOUD which we seem to be pushed towards. On using the phone so far I found it fast doing what I tend to do on a smartphone today which is browse,shop,social media,listen to music,you tube and very little gaming,It performed with ease,no lags no crashes YET….

The only downfall here is the battery especially for a power-user like myself but then again you get their version of fast charging with a caveat for many USB Type C is on offer but its something we will eventually become custom too,I own two phones using this new charging option and find it a hassle using them as in many sockets around the house I have the standard micro USB plugs well settled in but its time for change…And that is me nitpicking to be honest,You could say I am just comfortable as I am puttting it on the long finger,Something which reminds me when I started to really get into smartphones and would not move away from the darn Symbian OS when Android was wining the race, Yes my very First Android was the Galaxy S2 and some HTC,took my time there didnt I.

Overall the more pros than cons to be fair and its worth a punt,It takes little or no time to get a good judgement on a device since I sue so many and this has mostly been impressive thus far,so If you are on a budget this is the one to go for,Or perhaps look at what the other chinese OEMs have to offer or maybe Huawei or Motorola.

You can check out the One Plus 3 and its Full spec sheets HERE

Unboxing and First Look Video

Vouchers everywhere.. Watch out for the latest scam with #Boots Vouchers #Scam

In recent times we have seen plenty of scams in the form of vouchers,It wont be the last nor will it cease anytime soon but the latest voucher giveaway is from Boots. Again the same trick email saying you have won a €100 voucher and then you click a few links and get a giftcard, Sadly its not true so just delete the email and do not click on any link within the said email…

Again this time round they have a period of claim time to try coax you into the so called voucher,If you receive such a mail check the senders details where you will quickly find that is not from Boots at all… The header in the mail will of course say boots but view the details of the sender and you will spot it.. See below for the details..

At the end of the mail the following is also present which is well known now at this stage…

Aerial Productions

P.O. Box 12006, Ortigas Center Post Office
Emerald Ave., 1605 Pasig City
Philippines

Vodafone price increases for simply broadband customers 1st August 2016 #Vodafone #Broadband

In a email sent by a reader today as we are not a Vodafone customer you are getting a price hike.. the good news is you can exit contract with no penalty.. Should you want to….but people will complain.

“Dear Customer,
We are writing to inform you of some changes to your Vodafone Home broadband service that will come into effect on 1 August.

Due to increased operational costs your monthly payment for your broadband plan will increase by €35 to €40. In addition, we have updated some of the terms and conditions associated with your broadband plan and these terms will apply from 1 August 2016. These updated terms can be found here.

These changes will come into effect on 1 August 2016 and will be reflected in any bills issued thereafter.

As a result of these changes, you may change or cancel your contract without penalty within 30 days from the date of this letter by dialling 1907.”

Vodafone also have given the following reasons on Twitter you can follow the conversation there.

Hi David, the price increases are as a result of the increased cost of providing service. We understand that our customers (1/3)

— Vodafone Ireland (@VodafoneIreland) June 29, 2016

Over on boards.ie the conversation has cropped up too with Vodafone stating

This is correct. We will be communicating directly to affected customers between now and the 2nd of July, to inform them of this change.

This will only affect customers on our legacy Simply Broadband tariffs, who are currently paying below €40 per month.

Whilst mentioning operational costs this is due to OpenEir increasing their price for wholesale broadband.. So in effect it is being passed on to the customer.

The new pricing is as follows….

€15 to €40 for Simply Broadband Max
€18 to €40 for Simply Broadband Max
€30 to €40 for Simply Broadband
€30 to €40 for Vodafone Unlimited Broadband
€30.89 to €40 for Vodafone Broadband
€34.99 to €40 for Simply Broadband
€35 to €40 for Simply Broadband
€35 to €40 for Vodafone Broadband
€36.99 to €40 for Max Value Broadband

Notice of Changes to Pay as you go Top Up Offers and Add ons

As of the 27th July 2016 Data Extra and Extra top up offers that applied for 30 days will apply for 28 days subject to a minimum top up.Also as of the 27th July 2016 talk, text and data add on’s that applied for 30 days will apply for 28 days subject to a minimum top up and include the following:

Talk	Unlimited calls	€20
Text	Unlimited texts	€15
Data	3GB of 4G Data	€15
Data	500MB Data	€5
Calls	30 minutes to Irish mobiles or landlines	€5
Text	100 texts to any network	€5
International	30 international minutes	€5

Notice of change to the below Vodafone home plans

From 26 June 2016, the below plans will no longer be available. After this customers on the below legacy plans will be placed onto the corresponding New Plan. Details of the New Plan price plan can be found here. You will already have received a contract change notification confirming your right to withdraw from your contract until 26 June 2016.

See the full price changes over HERE

External sources boards and Twitter

Warning – More numbers to add to your block list. #Scams #Mobiles #Landline

The last week or two has seen a big increase in scams by means of phone calls either to landlines or mobile,not only myself but users on several local forums such as boards.ie have been posting about the same. Perhaps its just a phase but these tend to come and go and for weeks on end you hear nothing but now its an issue.

The first number is based in Nigeria second from Somalia and finally the last one is India… As per usual do not answer if you see these numbers and most importantly do not call them back. Block them from you device if it allows it.

A number to avoid should it ring you. 0080087374357.

Just a quick heads up.

An ongoing issue and not new but a number to take note of and perhaps even block from your mobile or landline. Today we have had this number ring us up and its not been the first time. Telemarketing calls, which is what it appeared to be though other reports vary, are nuisance calls and this falls under that category,the number appears to be calling from the United States.. So if you see it ignore it,tell your friends and family and be vigilant and dont fall for many of the scams that are doing the rounds.

Netflix and binge watching. New binge scale reveals TV series we devour and savour. #Netflix

Netflix members around the world are making their own rules when it comes to watching TV. Instead of one episode per week, Netflix members choose to binge watch their way through a series – that is, on average, finishing an entire season in one week. Though binge watching is clearly the new normal, not all series are enjoyed the same way. Today Netflix unveils The Binge Scale, revealing which shows we devour and which we savour.

Binge Watching is the new norm in TV viewing behaviour. Instead of being held to an episode a week, we can now complete an entire season. However, while all series are being binged, not all are watched the same way – some are devoured and some are savoured.

o Savour = on average members complete in 6 days / watch 1 hour, 45 minutes per day

o Devour = on average members complete in 4 days / watch 2 hours, 30 minutes per day

Netflix examined global viewing* of more than 100 serialized TV series across more than 190 countries and found when members are focused on finishing a series, they watch a little over two hours a day to complete a season. When organizing series in relation to this benchmark, interesting patterns emerge, ranging from high energy narratives that are devoured to thought-provoking dramas that are savoured.

Series like Sense8, Orphan Black** and The 100 grab you, assault your senses, and as The Binge Scale shows, make it hard to pull away. The classic elements of horror and thrillers go straight for the gut, pushing the placement of series like The Walking Dead, American Horror Story and The Fall towards the devour end of the scale. Likewise, comedies with a dramatic bent, like Orange is the New Black, Nurse Jackie and Grace and Frankie, seem to tickle our fancy and make it easy to say ‘just one more.’

It’s no surprise that complex narratives, like that of House of Cards and Bloodline, are indulged at an unhurried pace. Nor that viewers take care to appreciate the details of dramas set in bygone eras, like Peaky Blinders and Mad Men. Maybe less obvious are irreverent comedies like BoJack Horseman, Love andUnbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. But the societal commentary that powers their densely layered comedy paired with characters that are as flawed as they are entertaining allow them to be savoured.

“As The Binge Scale indicates, the viewing experience of a series can range from the emotional to the thought-provoking,” said Cindy Holland, Vice President of Original Content at Netflix. “Netflix helps you to find a series to binge no matter your mood or occasion, and the freedom to watch that series at your own pace – whether that’s to appreciate the drama of Bloodline or power through Orange is the New Black.”

METHODOLOGY

Netflix analysed more than 100 serialized TV series across more than 190 countries between October 2015 and May 2016. The research examined member completion of the first season for all series. Data was only included for accounts that fully completed the season. Completion rates were organized into days and hours. The global median days to complete the first season of these series was five days. The median hours per session for completers overall was two hours and ten minutes. Series viewed less than two hours per day were identified as ‘savoured.’ Series viewed more than two hours per day were identified as ‘devoured.’ Series were not restricted by launch dates, runtime or number of episodes. Where a series falls on The Netflix Binge Scale has no relation to viewership.

** Not all series are available in all countries

My Name is TED – Luxury Lifestyle Leather Bags. #Irish #Kickstarter #DragonsDen #Tech

One of my favourite TV shows Dragons Den sadly came to its season finale last night with some great ideas,throughout the series there has been great inventions and ideas and it seems our talent pool is getting better and with what appears to be a turn in our economy it certainly welcome and we should see some more great exports from Ireland with goods. My Name is TED is an idea I like although it may seem expensive for some there is a market out there for the like. You could compare this to the smartphone industry from mid tier to high end,Offering luxury Lifestyle Leather bags and more you will pay a price heading towards top brands and so on but on a comparison level slightly cheaper but what is different here it is Irish and Artisan.

https://ksr-video.imgix.net/projects/2501658/video-675001-h264_high.mp4?_=1

This also has an interesting backstory to it too with Ted Carbury loosing the use of his right hand side he still found a way to make creations and support his family of 11. These multifunctional or crossover bags can cater for more than just one need or a persons choice with multiple uses and for the tech fans and business folk alike out there they also offer built in charging and more,charging is still a problem and we as a nation are still suffering with battery anxiety.

These products are made with the best materials with the best people on board and for some it may only attract a niche market,With the outstanding quality here too the longevity of the products would not be an issue either,with multi-purpose functionality too they can cater for many in more ways than one and to top it off they look great too.

Check out the kickstarter campaign.

https://twitter.com/techbuzzireland/status/739560607251365890

Unique 11 – A new social gaming platform for sports fans. #StartUp #Gaming #Sports

Unique 11 is a new social gaming platform for sports fans. And we have Steve Mc Comb here today to tell us all about the idea and how it came about…Over to you Steven….

My name is Steven McComb, I am the founder and Managing Director of Unique 11 – a new social gaming platform for sports fans. My background is in web development and I gave up my job of almost 7 years in February to go full time with the Unique 11 project. The driving force for me was the opportunity to take part in the Propel Programme, an accelerator programme for start-ups run by InvestNI.

We had launched the first full public version of our site at the start of recently finished English Premier League season and we received some encouraging progress with users signing up from 35 different countries. We have players from Scandinavia, Asia, the US, and of course the UK and Ireland. At our peak times during the season we reached 100,000 visits a month. Spotting an opportunity to capitalise on the hype surrounding Northern Ireland qualifying for their first major tournament in 30 years, I was able to secure a partnership with the Irish FA and we’ve teamed up to supply a customised Northern Ireland version of our online game available to play now at www.gawafantasyfootball.com. We also approached the FAI but unfortunately they were not interested in providing a similar gaming experience for their fans.

I’ve been lucky enough to team up with my brother Andrew and former work colleague Adam Young who do a great job looking after the creative direction of the business. As a massive football fan myself and getting to work alongside my brother means I’m arguably one of the lucky few to actually be doing their dream job.

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