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Wireless officially launch their brand flagship store in Athlone and their new website www.wirelessphones.ie

Wireless officially launch their brand flagship store in Athlone and their new website www.wirelessphones.ie today Thursday 15th September 2016. Over the last few months, blood, sweat and tears have gone into making this one of the best Irish tech launches of 2016. Wireless is an easy solution to never ending hikes in smart device pricing. We deliver smart deals on smartphones and tablets. Wireless is an Irish-owned company with just one ambition: to provide people with graded sim smartphones and tablets aka price everyone can afford, even students (yes we care about you furry, broke, little animals!)

 

 

 

Wireless Managing Directors, twins John & Michael Conway, and the Wireless team had been working on this this well kept secret for months before they told their friends, family and existing staff what was really going on. “It wasn’t easy to keep it from the women in our lives (girlfriend’s and more importantly mammy!) but we managed to pull it off and it made it all that bit more enjoyable”. The boys are thrilled to finally see all their hard work come to fruition.

 

What was this well kept secret you ask? Well… The boys already have a hugely successful pre-existing repair company in the midlands called ‘Fix My i’ with two shops based in Mullingar and Tullamore. They employ 10 staff members between the two shops and business is booming! What the twins didn’t tell their staff was that they were opening a brand new flagship store in Athlone and that eventually they were going to rebrand both shops in Tullamore and Mullingar as ‘Wireless’ with Fix My i still existing in the background of the business.

 

 

John says: “Wireless was pretty simple really. I opened a repair shop called Fix My i to repair broken smartphones and tablets in 2013. That repair shop did really well. My twin brother Mike came home from Australia and we brainstormed how we could expand the business. We started selling refurbished and repaired devices as good as new for a fraction of the cost of a brand new model. Turns out this was pretty lucrative. Athlone seemed like the perfect opportunity to test out this new flagship store. Our location on Sean Costello street is perfect right between the two shopping centres opposite Eddie Rockets. We’ve also created a partnership with AIT allowing us to welcome thousands of students – and of course we have discounts!”

We love our smartphones and tablets. They have pictures of our dogs, girlfriends, boyfriends, (notice order of preference!) favourite places, favourite memories. They house our unlimited hours of playlists from ‘Soppy breakup songs’ to ‘Pure buzz tunes’ to ‘Please God, don’t let people find out I listen to High School Musical!’

 

 

 

Having been in the smart device industry for several years now, we know how horribly overpriced it can be. Wireless are here to bring things back down a peg or two. Together with our sister companies Fix My i and Screen Hero which launched early last year, we are going to transform and revolutionise the smartphone and tablet industries one step at a time.

 

We are committed to providing outstanding customer service to each and every customer. Based across three locations in Athlone, Mullingar and Tullamore, our friendly, fun staff will provide the service you require, with some laughs along the way.

The twins have an array of special guests in store today including iRadio’s Ray Shah and the iRadio Opel Adams iTeam, the GAA funny man and Facebook sensation Rory O’Connor of Rory’s Stories and a representative from Otterbox Ireland. Promised to be a fun-filled, action packed day with plenty of giveaways, Wireless are open from 12 noon to 8pm on Thursday 15th September.

SunnyBAG launches the world’s first hybrid solar panel on #Kickstarter – LEAF+

Like the outdoors? This is a great little product and perfect for those enjoy the great outdoors, for festival goers and the more adventurous amongst us – no need to worry now about your phone or camera dying on you!  At 4000mAH, the LEAF+ has the ability to fully charge two iPhones that have no power whatsoever. You can see from the photos that the LEAF+ is extremely thin and lightweight so its an ideal, very portable and simple way to charge your phone whether you are roaming in the Peak District, cycling through the Forest Of Dean or partying at Bestival!

 

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SunnyBAG, a specialist in developing fashionable solar bags, backpacks and outdoor gear, today launches its latest crowdfunding campaign for the SunnyBAG LEAF+. The world’s first hybrid solar panel, the LEAF+ combines a highly flexible solar panel with two efficient SUNPOWER® panels, meaning it’s able to convert a wider spectrum of light into electricity, even when partially shaded. Producing an output power of 6.2 watts and extremely lightweight, it’s the perfect solution for users who want to charge mobile devices such as smartphones, digital cameras, tablets, mobile gaming consoles and GPS Satellite devices on the go.

 

 

 

 

Twice the performance at same size

The LEAF+ is the new and improved version of the LEAF which came to market in 2014. The size of the surface solar system remains the same as the first product generation with a diameter of about 10 inches. The LEAF+ has a battery capacity of 4000mAH, meaning when fully charged, it is able to power up two dead iPhones as an example. It comes with both lightning and Micro-USB connectors making it extremely versatile. Weighing just 200-grams, the LEAF+ is also weatherproof, scratch and impact resistant and a useful fastening system allows it to be attached easily to backpacks, bags or tents.

 

 

Stefan Ponsold, Founder and CEO SunnyBAG, stated, “The LEAF product range stands for unlimited freedom in all sports and outdoor activities and for independent power supply all around the world. With the new hybrid system, the LEAF+, our ten months of development succeeded in a worldwide innovation. Our customers cheered us on with their consistently positive feedback, and I would like to thank everyone who has purchased and used our products in the past.”

 

 

The SunnyBAG LEAF+ is designed to charge any mobile device that can be charged via USB port. Electronic mobile devices such as smartphones, phablets, tablets (e.g. iPad), digital cameras, smaller video cameras, mobile gaming consoles, GPS und satellite devices, portable music players (e.g. iPod, mp3 and mp4 players) and many more additional devices can be operated via the ecologically friendly solar energy.

Pre-launch: Discount available for backers

Before production starts Kickstarter backers have the possibility to get the SunnyBAG LEAF+ from € 69,00 instead of € 129,00. Delivery is planned for Christmas 2016, before the official product launch starts in 2017.

 

The Kickstarter campaign ends on October 23rd, 2016, 11.59 p.m. (CET).

Head to Kickstarter for more details and support…

 

Warning.. Do not open any messages from this number.. cc @TescoIrl @tescomobileire

Just a quick warning for our readers.. This SMS just arrived and of course its spam telling you that you have won a Tesco voucher  worth €750 with a deadline to collect, Following that link an online survey suggesting you will make money from home… Number seems to originate in Germany.. The number as per head image is 35386781983. 

You will see there is a link telling you there’s a photo attached. Yes it’s bullshit spam… 

Just ignore and delete You know the drill…. See all the details below and tell your friends..UPDATE  Tesco have told us they are looking into it.. 

 

 

#Snaphappen: The World’s First Community Driven #Snapchat Event and Awards in London

Snaphappen, the world’s first ever community led global Snapchat event run BY the community, FOR the community has been announced. This groundbreaking event will be held at the coolest new venue in London, the Magic Roundabout in Shoreditch, on 22nd September 2016.

 

 

With sponsors The Lad Bible, 3 and Cisco already on board and Mashable hosting a pre-event, Snaphappen is designed to showcase the talent and community of Snapchat™ and more than 300 snappers, influencers, social media superstars and media are set to attend with a combined reach of over 200M. Some of the biggest and best Snapchat* stars will be jetting into London from all over the world; from the US, Dubai, Philippines, Lebanon and Israel, all keen not to miss out on this iconic event. There are already plans in place for a Snaphappen event in New York early next year and next San Francisco, following the massive response to date from the Snapchat community.

 

Just a few of the key speakers already recruited include Shaun McBride, better known as Shonduras, one the most influential in the world on Snapchat, with over 2.3 million views daily and one of the best at storytelling on the platform. He has worked with some of the biggest brands in the world including Disney and Sphero. Yusuf Omar from Hindustan Times will be talking about his use of Snapchat with reference to his coverage of India’s first Climb Against Sexual Abuse and the serious applications that the platform can have in journalism.

 

Also confirmed is Tristan De Burgh, or Tristan Tales, another renowned storyteller whose original humour and authentic style are widely respected in the community and who has worked with the likes of Red Bull, Coca-Cola and Fox. Another confirmed is Julius Dein, a storyteller and magician with over 100 million views on Facebook and 1 million daily views on Snapchat. Geir Ove Pedersen, Geeohsnap, is an incredible Snapartist, whose “Random People” series is one of the most viewed on Snapchat.

A dominant force within the Snapchat community in the Nordic regions, he regularly speaks at conferences and works frequently with major brands, most recently Microsoft.

Alongside other internationally famed Snapchatters such as Cyrene Quiacomo and CJ they will be talking about their love of the app, how to make your best stories and giving tips for drawing on Snapchat.* Their followers will have the unique opportunity to meet face to face with and learn from the experts and be able to collaborate with hundreds of other Snapchatters from all over the world.

 


Those looking to replicate their idol’s success can listen to talks from Snapchat* marketer Carlos Gil, who has over 20 years of digital marketing experience and Chris Kubby, a bilingual executive with extensive corporate marketing experience, engaging consumers via digital, social media, mobile and e-mail channels. Carlos is very well equipped to offer the audience an incredible insight into Snapchat for your brand, whether it is your personal brand or a company’s brand. These two experts will discuss how to use Snapchat to get your brand noticed, how to work with corporate brands and how to showcase your brand more effectively.

 

Guaranteed to be a fun filled event with a real festival vibe; attendees can enjoy gaming stations and even be part of the biggest Snapchat collaborative story, which could well be an official Guinness World Record attempt subject to further discussions. The face swap selfie party, where you do a face swap with someone you don’t know, aims to spark networking and community growth and using the #SnaphappenFaceSwap hashtag amazing prizes are up for grabs.

 

In the evening, the real partying begins at The Ghosties Snapchat Awards; the first awards event to honour the best storytellers, artists, comics and vloggers to grace the app. Hosted by imnickroberston (UK based influencer) and Ginicanbreathe (US based influencer) and performances from the signed girl band Stooshe, the awards will be streamed live across 3-4 platforms and dozens of accounts, but specifically targeting media agencies both in the US & UK who are keen to participate. Maxus currently the #1 agency in the UK for awards and 7stars the #2 are both on board with many other agencies also interested in being part of this unique event.
Come along to find out who are the lucky award winners of the Ghosties Snapchat Awards 2016 with categories including Best Newcomer, Funniest Snap Story and of course The People’s Choice and maybe you could be on the winners podium next year! So don’t miss out and be sure to take advantage of the early bird tickets for Snaphappen and The Ghosties available now from Snaphappen.com; your chance to be part of the biggest mass Snapchat*collaboration ever – let’s make something great!

 

TICKET INFO
Early bird general and VIP tickets available until July 12th – £55 / £110
General and VIP tickets available until Sept 21st – £65 / £160
Please note that general admission tickets do NOT include entrance into The Ghosties.
For full event details and to learn more visit: Snaphappen.com
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#Wraps launch special Rainbow Talk edition of innovative wristband earphones.

Following the success of the Classic and Talk Wraps wristband earphones range, the company is now launching a special rainbow edition to celebrate summer and festival season. The new Rainbow edition will be available for a limited time only so get yours whilst you still can! These are quite a nice idea and we will be bringing you our review soon on these and other models available..

 

Using Wraps earphones has fast become as much about how good you look wearing them as it is how good they sound. The new rainbow is no exception with its bright vibrant colours to bring a ray of sunshine to everyone’s day. Not only do the earphones look and sound great, they also solve the daily frustration of those that are easily broken, tangled or lost. Wraps solves 3 inherent problems all earphones have: storage, anti- tangle and style simply by enabling you to wear them on your wrist whilst you’re not using them. #WearYourSound with pride and bring your outfit to life while also having your favourite music ‘on hand’ whenever you want it.

 

 

 

The Rainbow edition will match the specifications of the current ‘Talk’ range, featuring a universal one button microphone. Stylish and functional: you can answer a call, play or pause your music and skip tracks all without having to dig into your bag or pockets for your device. Compatible with all smartphones and tablets.

 

A light, spherical alloy housing helps control the sound whilst providing a comfortable and secure fit whilst worn in the ear or on a wrist. A large 10MM driver, tuned by world renowned British Audio sound engineers, delivers exceptional sound quality.

 

 

When worn on the wrist, the unique patented slider system keeps the lightweight alloy heads, slider and jack plug all connected together for a secure compact fit. The cables are kept in perfect alignment and remain tangle free and always close to hand! Style, The British designers, blended materials and colours to craft a fashion statement earphone that can stylise your outfit and coordinate your look so whether travelling to work, to a party or heading off to school, there is a Wraps earphone for you!

The Special Rainbow Wraps Talk edition is available from www.mywraps.com  priced at £19.99

 

 

Ford adds pedestrian detection technology to Transit vans. #Ford #Transport

Ford is introducing car-like technology that enables vans to detect people in the road and automatically apply the brakes if the driver does not respond to warnings. This certainly will help on a global scale especially when it comes to the transport industry due to the amount of claims,insurance costs piling up and how cut throat the courier industry is today with more vans on the road than before it would be a welcome technology on all vans more so than one company offering it,No doubt in years to come it will be an ALL commercial vehicles.

This is already available in motor cars and works by radars strategically placed on the vehicle and it detects shapes from a data base of “pedestrian shapes” that enables the system to distinguish people from roadside scenery and objects such as trees and road signs. Now available for Transit and Transit Custom vans, Pedestrian Detection technology can even predict when people may stray from the pavement and into the path of an oncoming vehicle. It is the first time that the technology has been made available for commercial vehicles of this size.

 

 

“It only takes a split second for a delivery driver to check an address – but that can be just the moment when an unwary pedestrian steps into the street,” said Gregor Allexi, active safety engineer, Ford of Europe. “In cases like this, Pedestrian Detection technology can help to avoid an accident, or reduce its severity.”

Ford engineers have tested the system on closed circuits, using rigs fitted with life-size dummies. The development team also spent months testing and refining the system on roads in European cities packed with pedestrians such as Paris and Amsterdam to prove system reliability under real-world conditions, covering more than 10,000 kilometres of urban driving.

The emergency braking system – called Pre-Collision Assist – functions in a series of stages. If the system detects a pedestrian and determines that a collision has become imminent, the driver will first receive an audible alarm and visual warning in the instrument cluster.

 

 

Should the driver fail to respond, the system then shortens the time required to apply the brakes by reducing the gap between brake pads and discs. If there is still no response from the driver, the brakes are applied automatically and the vehicle speed is reduced.

“Advanced technologies, like Pre-Collision Assist, that were billed as future technology only a couple of years ago are now starting to make a difference on UK roads by helping drivers to react fast to the unexpected, such as a pedestrian walking out in front of them,” said Luke Bosdet, spokesman for the AA. “For delivery and other business van drivers, this is a major advance – not only in helping to prevent accidents, but also protecting drivers from incidents that were not of their making and that would disrupt business.”

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The Superbook – Turns your mobile phone into a laptop for $99 #tech #kickstarter

There is some really nice pieces of technology out there today which are simple and effective and again Cost Effective.. While costs are coming down with smartphones with high end devices coming in cheaper with new OEMs and so on.There is however tech inventions that we see on the likes of kickstarter that are pointless and clearly not thought out but this one here is different,BUT some might say “hey buy a chromebook” but there is no need too at all and for 99 bucks its just great..

The Superbook is a shell that turns your Android smartphone into a complete laptop. Get the freedom of using just one computer.

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This idea is a simple yet effective one which is cheap and future-proofed,You can make calls,play games,browse,email,edit and create documents and code and good battery-life to boot…

 

Your smartphone is an incredibly powerful computer.

You already do a lot on your smartphone: it’s convenient, portable, and holds all of your apps, files, and contacts.

In fact, you could accomplish a lot more with it, but are often held back by its small screen size and limited mobile interface.

That’s why we created the Superbook – to remove those restrictions and give you the freedom of using just one computer.

What is the Superbook?

At its core, the Superbook is a smart laptop shell that provides a large screen, keyboard and multi-touch trackpad, 8+ hours of battery, and phone charging capabilities.

When plugged into your Android smartphone, it launches our app to deliver the full laptop experience.

Think of it as the ultimate accessory for your smartphone.

 

This is so simple to use,you just need your Android smartphone and an app plug in and off you go…

Specs.

  • 11.6″ LCD display at 768p (1080p upgrade available!)
  • 7.6″ x 11.3″ x 0.7″ (19.3 cm x 28.7 cm x 1.8cm)
  • 2.0lb / 0.9kg
  • Supports Type-C and Micro-B smartphones
  • 8+ hour battery life
  • Simultaneously charges smartphone
  • QWERTY keyboard (Android OS layout)
  • Android-specific navigation keys (Home, Back, Menu, Recent)
  • Multi-touch trackpad
  • Port 1: Custom Charging Port w/ Standard US Charger (Micro-B)
  • Port 2: Connecting Port (Type-C)
  • Port 3: Extra Port (Full Size A)

Like this idea?? Head to Kickstarter you dont have much time left.

Poke Catcher case for @PokemonGoApp just $10 from Irish company @tech4go.

PokemonGO is a huge success no matter how much you look at it,love it or hate it its huge and companies are cashing in everywhere in the world on it and sure why not,If the opportunity is there go for it…

Irishmen Jack Manning and  have set up a new venture  to provide users with products for PokemonGO and the first one has just been released costing just $10.Earlier this year we had seen products on etsy for the hugely popular game.

Jack Manning tells us…

So myself and Johnnie Bell have been good friends now for nearing 13 years. I went to play school with him so I’m nearly sick of him at this stage! During last year we set up our first business together called JC-Learn. This is an online study resource for JC students which is now expanding into the Leaving Cert. 
Obviously JC-Learn is really only active during the school year so the summer had us a little bit bored. I did a few websites and marketing for small businesses but then when we both saw the Pokemon go craze kick off we knew we had to jump on it somehow. It was always in the back of my mind to create an ecommerce store just to widen the portfolio and I was searching for products. I then thought of a Pokemon go themed store. Obviously Pokemon go is just a fad so we didn’t want to completely brand as Pokemon go. The name Tech4Go gives us be ability to change over ‘trend’ as we like to call it. 
When we saw the Pokemon go case we immediately knew it would be massive so decided this to be the first product. We are currently in the process of increasing our product range to include Pokemon themed power banks, normal phone cases and a few other things which we can’t release yet!
We actually set up the business without even meeting face to face with each other. I thought of the Pokemon idea standing in line getting on to a plane to Bulgaria and by the time I landed in Dublin after 2 weeks we had already made our first sale. 
We don’t handle any of our goods as all of our products are drop shipped directly by the manufacturers which makes our job extremely easy! 

 

 

Description..

Are you frustrated that you cannot throw a ball straight in Pokemon Go? Stop wasting time and Pokeballs now! This simple and effective solution to your problem is 100% made in the US using 3D printing technology.

With the Poke Catcher you will always throw the pokeball spot on. All you have to do is flick the pokeball on the poke track and you won’t waste anymore Pokeballs! Currently, just for the IPhone 5/5s/5c/SE/6/6s at this time but come back later for extra phone models.

BUY HERE  

What Makes Exceptional Customer Service. #CS #Business #CRM

Do you know how much your bad customer service cost you last year? When you look at the economy as a whole, it’s not an insignificant sum—$83 billion.

Now let’s talk about the flipside of that—good customer service. Commit to it and you can see a noticeable increase in return customers, which in turn can impact your bottom line—up to 95 percent in some cases.

That’s the wow figure of customer service, and it’s worth spending time on. But what is outstanding customer service—how do you define it and how do you refine it. It’s a shared set of emotions and processes that you can implement, company-wide. It’s a set of questions that leads to solutions that customers don’t expect, but nonetheless improve how they feel about your company and your brand.

This graphic explains more about customer service—how to analyse it and how to fix it.

 

Thanks to Kiersten Bush / salesforce