Category: Tech News

Paralympics Ireland launch new mobile app. #Rio2016 #morethansport #Paralympics

Paralympics Ireland have just launched a brand new app to mark 100 days to Rio2016,The app is now free to download on both Android and iOS platforms and it is FREE.. The app is packed with features via the hamburger menu on the top lefthand side offers easy access to content such as News,Competitions,Media Your account and much more,Also present right now on opening the app is a countdown timer to the event which begins September 2016

Speaking about the launch this morning, Paralympics Ireland’s Media & Events Manager, Mary McGuire stated: “We’ve been working extremely hard on this app over the last few months to ensure that it is very user-friendly and full of engaging content and updates for fans to enjoy.

“We are delighted that we will be able to provide updates live from Rio this year through the app in addition to all of our other social media platforms, and we believe it will certainly be a must-have for any Irish Paralympic supporter this year.”

 

Paralympics Ireland is the organization responsible for leading elite Irish athletes with a disability to Paralympic Games success. Thanks to the support of Sport Ireland and the Irish Institute of Sport, we recruit and support top-class coaches to guide Irish Paralympic athletes to competition glory. In addition to managing Irish team participation in European and World Championships in IPC governed sports, we also prepare and send Irish athletes to Paralympic Games qualifying competitions around the world. We have a multi-disciplinary sports science and medial team who provide key performance-enhancing support to Irish Paralympic athletes.

 

 

 

App features:

– Learn about Paralympics Ireland, our athletes and events that they are competing in.

– Share our app with your friends to help promote our athletes and activities.

– Live updates, newsfeeds & messages from Paralympic competitions throughout the year.

– Submit photos and good luck messages on our fanwall directly to Paralympic athletes and Team Ireland via your phone as they prepare for the upcoming Paralympic Games.

– Watch powerful Paralympics Ireland videos and stay up to date with our social media.

– Read, listen and/or watch interviews with Irish Paralympic athletes.

– Dedicated athlete login section to stay up to date on training times, locations and more.

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If you have a minute to spare please nominate us for the #bloggies2016 #tech

It seems like it was only a few weeks ago the 2015 blog awards was over but it is now 2016 and it all begins again..  Last year we made the finals which we want to thank all our readers for and listeners on Charity Radio and Radio Downtown where we are guests now and then where we highlight tech news every week from all over the world and strongly support Irish tech and so on.. Last year was our first year to enter under our new site techbuzzireland,we did good.We decided to shut down former site nokianewsireland due to obvious reasons…

We would love for you to nominate us again this year and see how it goes, If we loose come 2nd or last its not a competition in our eyes Its participation and some fun…

To nominate us takes a few clicks this time round which would require either a Google+,Facebook or LinkedIn account to login, it’s is easier this way or you can use email. We are named techbuzzireland.com.

The URL needed which you can copy and paste is https://techbuzzireland.com/

To nominate us just click the image below in the digital and tech category and once again thank you all for last years votes..

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There is now a #NASCAR emoji app. #NASCAR #emoji #Apps

Fans of NASCAR can now join the emoji bandwagon with the new NASCAR emoji Garage app,Many companies now seem to be brining their own ideas to the fore offering standalone emjoi apps and they seem to be popular enough but the novelty may wear off for some over time with limitations..For now the app is on iOS and is due to arrive soon on Android..

Never waste time looking for the perfect NASCAR emoji again. With NASCAR Emoji Garage, you can text your favorite drivers, the fastest cars & the freshest content to your friends and family in seconds. Only for the truest NASCAR fans.

Features

– Add ignition to your boring library of emojis and rev up your texting game
– Build your NASCAR corner with your favorite drivers: Dale Earnhardt JR, Danica Patrick, Jimmie Johnson, Denny   Hamlin, (name), (name) and many more
– Send collectible Stikojis (stickers) and other limited edition content to your crew
– Stay unique by texting NASCAR emojis only you have

 

Another scam to watch for,This time it is @TescoIrl #Scam #Tesco

It is a week of scams not particularly new but with two big companies people can fall for them,earlier this week it was Argos,this time round it is Tesco.. A email just arrived in our inbox and here are all the details you need to know and watch out for…

The email came from this dude here (sneha@ego34.checkcellactivator.com>) obviously with Tesco in the header too which entices people to just take a peek at the mail..

At the end of the email what also is posted is the following..

Dont want messages? Press Here or send a self-addressed letter to:

19910-Raygun Delivery
PO Box 1171
Sydney 2001, AU

 

 

As per usual just delete,dont open ANY links or be tempted to reply either.Be safe folks.

Nydeum Sense: One-Handed Keyboard & Air Mouse. #Nydeum #Kickstarter

Nydeum Sense is a new product thats just hit Kickstarter which is a One-Handed Keyboard & Air Mouse and we have been talking to Daniel Brownwood about the product and how it came to be today..
Problem #1: We feel that traditional peripherals like the mouse and keyboard are not up to par with current technology. Today we expect comfort and convenience and these words just don’t apply to keyboards and mice. They require you to stay seated in one place and are big, bulky and occupy too many of our senses in order to function, two hands and our eyes. PC users may have made peace with this, but smart TVs for example still don’t have any real input solutions. Keyboards are out-of-place in the living room and remote controls are a real hassle to write with.
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Solution #1: Our first product, Nydeum Sense, offers a solution to this problem by combining an air mouse and a new type of keyboard. It’s wireless and one-handed and is perfect for living room use. It offers the usual functions of any mouse or keyboard, and on top of that it’s customizable: any gesture or movement on the device or in the air can be programmed to do whatever you want it to – e.g. make a circle with the device and open Netflix.
Problem #2: Touch screens are the primary surface we interact with now, so the obvious thing to do was include the QWERTY keyboard as part of the screen. The issue with this is that it takes up half the screen and has a huge error rate because of the small buttons. This is bad enough in smartphones, but will simply not work in smartwatches.

Solution #2: As a solution, we created a new digital alphabet, which is really just a simplified version of the Latin alphabet that can be written with quick movements in one place –  on the Nydeum Sense device you can write by guiding your finger along the fixed track. In a smartphone or smartwatch, this would be done on a much smaller surface we have already developed with micromechanics.
Nydeum Sense can be used to write at about 3 characters/second – average typing speed on a traditional keyboard is 3.8 characters / second with a 4-6% error rate. We are not trying to replace traditional keyboards and do not claim Sense is faster, but we do believe it is a much more comfortable alternative, especially useful with smart TVs. It could also easily be used along with VR technology as a controller/input system.
Like what you see so far?? Check out some more and support the guys over on Kickstarter  

Preparation is Key: How to Make Sure Your Office is Hurricane Ready. #Weather #Office

You’re prepared for all sorts of things in your office, from the mundane (do we have enough supplies) to the worrisome (how well is data backed up). But what about disasters of the natural kind—such as hurricanes? If you live in a hurricane-prone area, it’s essential that you think about what you can do to make your office hurricane-ready.
First, understand that not all hurricanes are the same. The wind speed and the storm surge potential determine the category of the hurricane, which can range from 1 to 5. An a Watch differs from a Warning—the former indicates potential, the latter indicates likelihood.
Next, before a hurricane is even a possibility, you must create a series of helpful steps that employees and you can take. Those include an evacuation plan as well as designated responsible employees and a contact system. Your hurricane plan should be written and communicated, and indicate tasks for each person as well as how data will be protected. You should always have a hurricane disaster kit on hand with essential you may need, as well as supplies that can help protect your physical space.
Both before and after a hurricane hits, there are additional steps to follow to ensure that both people and property stay as safe and unharmed as possible—follow the direction of federal and local authorities, for example, and documenting damage. Especially if a hurricane hits while people are at work, you must try to do whatever you can to help ensure their protection. All the steps you take beforehand are a good start, but following proper hurricane-related protocol is a must, too.
This graphic offers helpful, easy-to-understand steps to take to get ready for a hurricane and deal with its aftermath.

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IAG is to launch wifi services on its long-haul fleet. #AerLingus #Wifi #IAG #Travel

Staying connected in the air is something that everyone wants these days, and even now some airlines are offering wi-fi in flight services but some can be costly,As we are now using our devices more so than ever before the thoughts of not being able to communicate on that long or short haul flight if no Wi-Fi is available is unbearable for some.

Today good news though has been announced and it wont be long before all flights offer Wi-Fi the way things are going.. IAG chief executive Willie Walsh has just announced that the service will be available on 90pc of the group’s long-haul aircraft by 2019.

 

The Independent reports

Aer Lingus already has a wifi service on its Airbus A330 long-haul aircraft, but the four Boeing 757 jets it leases for some transatlantic services will now also be equipped.

IAG will also fit the wifi service – being provided by Chicago firm Gogo – on 118 British Airways long-haul aircraft, and 15 Iberia aircraft.

The wifi will allow passengers to stream services such as Netflix on their own devices while on board and is promised to be as fast as consumers are now typically used to in their own homes.

The in-flight wifi service being deployed by IAG uses satellite technology.

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#ScreenHero – Officially launches screehero.ie protect your phones screen now.

For the last few weeks we have been seeing and hearing about Screen Hero which is an Irish owned business owned by John Conway who is an entrepreneur from Tullamore in Co. Offaly. His aim is to protect our mobiles phones screen which is a good thing as they are not a cheap fix these days with some screens costing up to €300. John whom we spoke to over the last few weeks is an aspiring entrepreneur who is the Managing Director of ‘Fix My I’, a chain of phone and tablet repair shops based in the midlands.

 

‘Screen Hero’ aims to provide premium tempered glass screen solutions. We are Irish, we are eco-friendly and we are experts in the Tech Industry. ‘Screen Hero’ will integrate its ultimate shatter-free, shock absorbing protection for your mobile device with its prestige high quality customer service, making it Ireland’s only and number one affordable tempered glass screen solutions specialist.  

In the press release

John says:
“We are ecstatic to finally get going with this project. The team and I have put in enormous hours and we’ve come across our fair share of challenges along the way, but it wouldn’t be fun if we didn’t! I want to make Screen Hero a well-known brand worldwide. We’re not stopping with just tempered glass screen protectors. The long term plan is to branch into our own range of other smart device apparel such as covers, headsets, speakers – the sky is the limit for Screen Hero! We won’t stop until the people are 100% satisfied, customer service is the forefront of any good company – we just hope you all love it as much as we do!”


Having been in the smartphone repair industry for several years, we know how much repairs can cost and we know how often customers break their screens. 80% of the repairs we’ve carried out over the past three years have been screen repairs. In those three years, three things have happened: the repair industry has grown to five times the size it was, screen repair prices have doubled or even tripled, and customers are buying more expensive phones and investing in expensive accessories.


With all that in mind, it became clear to us that customers could benefit hugely from a quality screen protector. Our tempered glass protector is a multi-layered screen protector. It has a bottom layer of absorbent silicon and an optically clear adhesive tempered glass layer on top of that. The final layer is an oleophobic coating which is both waterproof and mark proof. Tempered glass is up to five times stronger than normal glass and will resist day-to-day scratches while giving you the same sensitivity of touch you’d expect from the original device screen.
Screen Hero is a revolution in smart device protection. With dozens of protectors in our store at unbeatable prices, it’s never been easier to keep your smartphone screen protected! We are committed to providing outstanding customer service to each and every customer. We’re an Irish company, and your order will be processed by our friendly, dedicated staff in Offaly and Westmeath in Ireland.

Find Screen Hero also on

Twitter 
Facebook
Instagram

Snapchat at ScreenHeroIE

Need a hand to get that screen protector on? Check out this installation video below..

 

Check out the new #iT7Audio x2i and x3 Wireless Headphones from @iT7Audio

Recently we have been using the iT7 X1 and iT7 X2 wireless headphones which to date have proved excellent at the price bracket they fall into,with premium build quality and excellent sound its hard to fault them at all comparing them with other brands which are often priced heavily and do not offer the same experience as to what you pay for the above,I have tried and tested many headphones and for the money the iT7  offerings surpassed all my expectations thus far.From sound quality, build and comfort they have it all.

iT7 Audio have some more headphones available now to add to their product range which will be welcome by audiphiles alike.for those who have tried either of the above they will certainly want to see what is new in the next offerings from Ian Talyors already popular range of headphones.

These professional standard headphones offer incredible comfort and a stylish looking Bluetooth® 4.0 wireless set of headphones, that deliver superior sound quality. Beautifully rich and punchy bass tones with balanced and crisp mid/top end coupled with the most advanced aptX® wireless audio technology gives a listening experience like no other.

 

The iT7 x2i features 

  • Bluetooth® v4.0 headphones that produce superior sound quality
  • Beautifully rich and punchy bass tones with balanced and crisp mid/top end sounds
  • NFC technology for one-touch pairing
  • Multipoint connects to two handsets at the same time
  • Enhanced noise reduction
  • Built-in microphone to make and receive calls
  • Skip track & play/pause music
  • Playback time: up to 14 hours
  • Standby time: up to 540 hours

Buy from iT7Audio.co.uk  or from iT7Audio.ie  for €169.99

 

 

The iT7Audio x3

The premium iT7x3 wireless headphones with NFC is a beautifully styled over-ear headset packed with features such as two handset pairing, iOS battery indicator, 5 EQ modes which allow you to select from five sound settings (default, bass, treble, rock & pop). A robust, foldable and extendable design along with a rotational ear cup to ensure comfort. Also featured is the 6th generation of cVc® noise reduction to improve voice calls. Both talk and music time last up to 20 hours with a standby of up to 300 hours.

 

The premium iT7x3 wireless headphones with NFC is a beautifully styled over-ear headset packed with features such as two handset pairing, iOS battery indicator, 5 EQ modes which allow you to select from five sound settings (default, bass, treble, rock & pop). A robust, foldable and extendable design along with a rotational ear cup to ensure comfort. Also featured is the 6th generation of cVc® noise reduction to improve voice calls. Both talk and music time last up to 20 hours with a standby of up to 300 hours.

Buy from iT7Audio.co.uk   or buy from  iT7Audio.ie priced  €199.99