Category: Tech

Do you suffer from stress? This new idea might help from #PRANA #Stress #IndieGoGo

Ok so PRANA got in touch and asked us to share this idea of their which will certainly help most,myself included for those stressful times. So if you suffer from stress this little gadget might just be able to help,its small and not intrusive. PRANA for me sounds like a good idea and works alongside an app via your mobile via Bluetooth,this will monitor how you breathe and your posture if you are one of those people stuck at an office desk all day this is something to look into.. This idea includes passive tracking and active training which is gamified.

How does PRANA work?

Prana is the first activity tracker to combine three critical body function measures to comprehensively improve the quality of breathing for maximum stress fighting results. These measures are diaphragmatic breathing, posture, and breath patterns. Prana’s advanced algorithms uniquely integrate these measures in a clear actionable way. Our app provides both passive tracking and active training strategies to improve how we breathe. Passive tracking monitors your breathing and posture in the background, occasionally warning you to adjust your breath or body pose. Our active training provides a fully interactive gamified experience to make it easy and fun to retrain breathing for many lasting benefits. Another alternative is to try Delta 10.

Prana makes it easy to harness the power of good breathing and posture for many healthy benefits. Prana can trigger a relaxation response within two minutes of use. It is a 100% drug free stress relief device.

Prana includes:

  • An elegantly designed clip-on device worn on the waistband, featuring a stylish metallically finished case, measuring only 1.25” X ¼” for a comfortable and non-obtrusive wearable experience (black version available with stretch goal 1), Bluetooth LE connection to your smartphone
  • Wireless charging base
  • A mobile app with cutting edge patent pending algorithms seamlessly unifying diaphragmatic breathing, posture, and breath patterns
  • For both iOS & Android

 

Specs

  • Prana utilizes highly sensitive multi-axis accelerometers, making even the lightest breathing detectable
  • Low energy Bluetooth (BLE) connection to most smartphones  (iOS and Android)
  • Energy efficient mobile processor with flash memory
  • Switchless design
  • Rechargeable Battery life of 7 days and up
  • Qi wireless charging base
  • Vibrational element to gently inform via on-device buzz when breath or posture can be improved
  • Highly advanced new algorithms to disentangle breath from posture signals from one location on the waistband
  • Sleek and metallically finished case with clip, worn on the waist (1.25″ x 0.25″)

This seems like a simple solution to a common problem,one which I often ask myself what actually works because pills dont.

See the full details over on IndieGoGo

Warning – If you get an sms from the number 57977 ignore it and report. #SMS #Scam

A few enquiries  have came in and some on local forums about this number in particular which is 57977 so first and foremost if you get it just delete it straight away..

You will be asked to answer some questions to win an iPhone 6 or another  tasty prize and more  which all sound fine and dandy but this is a premium service and will cost you money on your account. There is however more than one service using this shortcode as pointed out on Service Checker which points out to be all subscription services so caution is required here and also to note when using your device be always cautious as to what you sign into or up for as often the case people get caught out with one scam or another and there is plenty going around..  77games.ie is one to watch in particular.. One customer had a bill for €27 despite sending STOP to the number,if you see these competitions on the likes of Facebook this is one place where they will catch you out using your number..

 

 

 

Phonenumbers.ie have also a raft of complaints about this number in particular as seen below..

You can check out Service Checker if you get the sms and should you be caught out report the,you can also find out who they are and contact them via the site.

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If you have any other issues and wish to dispute any charges you can get  Comreg at  01 804 9668 or 1890 229668 / email consumerline@comreg.ie.

 

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Toshiba launches pan-European ‘Make IT work’ campaign #Toshiba #MakeITwork

Toshiba Europe GmbH today announces the launch of ‘Make IT work’, a major new pan-European campaign for business partners and customers operating within the mid-size and corporate markets. ‘Make IT work’ will act as the umbrella ethos for Toshiba’s entire business computing proposition, and sees the company underline its commitment to this market. It will also support the promotion of Toshiba’s new range of dedicated business devices, which are now widely available across Europe.

‘Make IT work’ is designed to demonstrate Toshiba’s strong position for supporting the evolving demands of today’s professional environments, both through its diverse range of B2B solutions, and in the level of consultation and support it provides to partners and customers.

Toshiba’s new business range, its largest to date, consists of twelve new platforms including four hero laptop and hybrid devices – the Tecra A40-C, Portégé Z30-C, Tecra Z40-C and Portégé Z20t-C – all of which are built on Toshiba’s core pillars of security, reliability, connectivity and manageability. They also include new Intel® 6th Gen Core™ processors, which is an essential component for providing optimum performance in conjunction with Windows 10 while maximising battery life.

Jorge Borges, Head of B2B Marketing, Toshiba Europe, says: “Unprecedented levels of technological innovation are presenting businesses with incredible opportunities to enhance their operations. But the challenge for companies, particularly in the mid-size and corporate market, is implementing these efficiency-enhancing technologies while still guaranteeing they are both safe and dependable for their workforces. This underpins our ‘Make IT work’ campaign – we believe it is the perfect platform for us to ensure businesses understand we are here to help them adopt smarter and more effective IT strategies every step of the way.”

“We’re also extremely proud of our new business-built devices. They embody the unrivalled security, reliability and manageability Toshiba’s solutions are renowned for, and at a cost-effective price point which delivers strong ROI,” adds Jorge Borges.

 

Toshiba offers a wide range of B2B solutions beyond its hardware devices, including Toshiba Cloud Client Manager (TCCM) which allows companies to easily manage their devices through complete estate asset management and comprehensive tools which ensure device efficiency and compliance.

The launch of ’Make IT work’, which is backed by an investment of over €1 million, reaffirms Toshiba’s commitment to the mid-size and corporate market in particular, following previous initiatives such as ‘Get Modern with Toshiba’ and ‘Toshiba Means Business’, which garnered significant success in the SMB sector.

‘Make IT work’ will be supported by a dedicated PR and marketing campaign including emails, product videos, website banners, online and print advertising and a dedicated microsite.

 

For more details, please visit the ‘Make IT work’ website – http://www.toshiba.ie/innovation/generic/makeitwork/

taxihub.ie The first mobile friendly website for taxi drivers in Ireland by @AOKCafe #taxi #mobile #Ireland

taxihub.ie  is a new mobile website for taxi drivers to check out and it is  the first of it’s kind in Ireland, and the creator Austin O Keeffe thinks it’s a great way for the motor trade to advertise to thousands of drivers.

Taxihub.ie is where drivers can check traffic and weather, chat to each other, read taxi related articles, rent a taxi, get special offers and more and advertise.You can also subscribe to the site to so you do not miss out on anything.

Below is a sample how the site will look on  Android,iOS and Windows Phone..

On taxihub.ie you can avail of the following

  • Driver deals
  • Weather
  • Traffic
  • Taxi talk
  • Taxi rental
  • Car accessories
  • Magazine
  • Forum

Right now there is a chance to win a holiday to Barcelona so go check it out,here is the address again. taxihub.ie 

@vodafone_es announces #4GFI project for MWC16 By @VicenteA_George #4GFI #LTE #MWC16

It looks like yesterday when we were covering  CES2016 and then MCW2016 is just around the corner,

We are expecting to see a lot of things there, but if you thought OEMs were the only ones making announcements you were wrong, as Vodafone has just give us a glimpse on what’s to come with they new tech called 4GFI

Is a really normal thing to suffer connection loss when covering or attending these kind of events (Which is really funny if you ask me)

Thinking about it Vodafone has release today during a press conference their new project called 4GFI which will improve the connection on 2G and 3G phones using an updated 4G hotspot from your phone your house and even your car.

The 4GFI is an autonomous app the will be automatically turn on if just in optimal conditions, without the need of the user intervention or any kind of passwords, using Vodafone networks, so even if you use your phone as hotspot for your other devices or friends your date is going to be safe.

Image courtesy of ADSLZone

 

This will enhance other connection services, so this will be really useful if you or your friends have a 2G or 3G phone, the one with a 4G capable device will provide faster data transfer in 15x on 3G devices and 3000x on 2G ones.

Right here you can see an example on how it would work thanks to our friends at ADSLZone

All this advances and more will be showcase at MWC2016 next week, where we-ll see also Vodafone 5G project aiming to a 1Gbps.

Are you ready for all the incoming tech? What do you think about this 4GFI? Find it useful? Let us know in the comment section below

Source: ADSLZone (Spanish)

Detect earthquakes with your mobile phone with MyShake. #Earthquakes #Apps

There is an app for almost anything these days and here is one for you to chew on. An app that can apparently detect earthquakes on your mobile phone. In short your mobile becomes  a mobile seismometer,“We’re hoping that we can get enough people to download the app, just run the app in the background on your phone, and it runs silently – it doesn’t suck up your battery power, and then when an earthquake occurs we’ll be able to detect it,” Says Richard Allen

University of California, Berkeley, scientists say  that a phone’s onboard accelerometers can record local shaking any time of the day or night. For now, the app only collects information from the accelerometers, analyzes it and, if it fits the vibrational profile of a quake, relays it and the phone’s GPS coordinates to the Berkeley Seismological Laboratory for analysis.

Test it below for yourself if you like but I doubt we will need it here in Ireland.The app is only on Android now with plans for an iOS version at some stage.   Via

 

 

 

 

 

Dropbox scam warning. Be aware and ignore it. #DropBox #Warning #Scam

Yesterday we had a nice email from someone claiming to be Dropbox. Not the case though on closer inspection and the email addy attached to it.The email came from this clown here  jared_peraner@jabil.com 

 

https://twitter.com/jimboireland/status/697168109103357952

Dear Dropbox User,
This is to inform you that your account was selected for verification during our regular system maintenance, kindly follow the link below and simply login with your email to verify your Dropbox account.

We are sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused.

Yours sincerely,

You have to laugh sometimes at these clowns thinking people will fall for things like this but sadly some do,this particular idiot could not even insert the link correctly but a copy/paste would do the job. Keep an eye out anyway and be vigilant. We of course informed the team to deal with the matter.. Whilst these are not a new thing it has been my first time to encounter one claiming to be Dropbox.

Secure your home with ComfyLight – A learning light that protects #Kickstarter #Security

Home security is something most of us should think about yet many do not and there is plenty of options available to users some which cost little and some which cost lots,Other simple means such as PIR detectors inside and out are common and then we have high tech alternatives but what about a light bulb which will be a shade of the price you would pay for high tech options? Welcome to ComfyLight the light that fits in any home with no wires or cables,it just fits in where current bulbs reside and thats all there is to installation.

https://ksr-video.imgix.net/projects/2172354/video-621020-h264_high.mp4?_=1
  • Perfect presence simulation to prevent burglars.   ComfyLight learns your movement patterns at home and automatically simulates it when you’re out – never programm bulky timers and settings again to prevent burglars
  • Detects and notifies you to unexpected movement.   The presence sensor in each ComfyLight can sense presence – and it would alert you via your smartphone, whenever this happens unexpectedly.
  • Provides pleasant, automatic light.   ComfyLights create a nice and comfy light. When you enter a room, it switches the light automatically on for you – and switches it off again when you leave. ComfyLights are dimmable.
  • Check any time everything is all right at home. The ComfyLight App on your smartphone lets you confirm at a glace that no uninvited guests are there.

Sensors
  • Microwave sensor: Allows for fine-grained motion detection, even through lamp shades, and can distinguish between humans and pets.   Detected motion triggers ComfyLight to switch the light on.
  • Luminosity sensor: Ensures energy saving, as ComfyLight would only switches on if required by the natural lighting conditions.
  • UV sensor allows the lamp to distinguish between artificial light and daylight
  • Your privacy is our priority: NO other sensors such as cameras or microphones are included, which could interfere your privacy
General
  • E26 and E27 screw base (standard)
  • 110V – 230V Voltage
  • 10W (equivalent to 80W light)
  • Energy Efficiency A
  • 25.000 hours rated life
  • Dimensions (HxWxD) 111×62.5×62.5 mm (= almost as small as a regular light bulb)
Light
  • Luminous Flux 800 lumen
  • Colour Temperature 2.700K (warm white)
  • Colour Rendering Ra80
System
  • Android (Android 4.4 and newer)
  • iOS 7 (iPhone 4 and newer)
  • SSL-Encryption Wireless Support for 802.11 b/g/n, WPA and WPA2
  • WPS for automatic configuration

See Kickstarter for more.

Apple has its own #VR headset now on the App Store By @VicenteA_George #iPhone #Apple

Every day more and more companies are joining the VR wagon, but some of the most promising ones like Oculus are too expensive, some others just go an choose the Google cardboard which is way cheaper.

But today we have just discovered that now Apple has its own VR headset, the View-Master Virtual Reality Starter pack (hope the name changes )

Putting the name aside, this is and actual step into the right direction from the fruit company.

This headset was created following the same principles as he Google cardboard, using your iPhone’s screen, you’ll get two split images that when seen through the cristal on the device will simulated the 3D impression on your brain.

Unlike the former, this model is made of plastic, but with a strong resembles of those little toys we use to have when kids, the ones that came with a reel of different images. It even comes with a lever to control your phone.

Well, actually is practically the same as this device works with the same kind of mechanism, the app to control everything on your phone is totally free on the store, but its just a sneak peak of the entire content, such as Space and NATGEO wildlife and destinations.

Something that we did see coming, was a way to charge more for something that should have come ready, in order to unlock the full VR experience, customers will have to buy a separate reel that will free the true power of the app.

And although the device is compatible with iPhone 5 and up running iOS 8.1 or later, there’s a warning saying iPhones 5 and 5c may have issues as the app is not totally optimized.

The View-Master Virtual Reality Starter Pack it in pre-order stage at $29.95

And you can have yours HERE

Stay tuned for more info