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.
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.
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.
We are being blessed lately with the good weather and most of us will frequent some watering holes over the coming days if not done already,Since the weekend when the great weather has started the beer gardens have been jammed with folks out having a well entitled pint,except for me due to my little ones communion day.. I did feel a bit left out..
Anyhow there is a web app which also works on your mobile phone which works simply by typing info the respective feilds to tell you exactly where is the best place to enjoy your Pint In The Sun but to get most of the shade too there is a slider on the end of the page which you drag to your required time of day, on testing is can be a bit laggy at times but it does what it says on the tin and finds the local pubs from using the search option.. Enjoy your pint sensibly..
MDM, short for Mobile Device Management, is one of those things most people don’t realize they need. When used wisely, though, MDM – meaning mainly web-based apps for admins to control how mobile devices work – is your ultimate chaos prevention tool. And it’s free, too!
Why everyone should use MDM
If you don’t believe it, try imagining what would happen if an IT manager had to apply settings manually on every computer in his company, blind to trends and problems that a central control panel would make obvious. Just like IT managers don’t use an “Excel only” approach to keeping inventory anymore, mobile devices have now graduated to a level where they need to be controlled and kept track of.
What about if the data on company, or personal smartphones and tablets, today’s powerful personal computers with cameras, microphones and other sensors, was leaked to malicious outsiders? Most of us understand why company PCs shouldn’t have all kinds of random software installed, so the prospect of living without any say over what goes on work phones does feel less than comfortable.
This is exactly why people do need MDM, and why we’ve put together this quick-start guide on getting up and running with Miradore Online, a free MDM product from a Finnish company. Miradore’s MDM offering comes with a slick user interface and lots of free features in the basic plan for unlimited devices. You’re just a few clicks away from better control over phones and tablets, including at-a-glance reports of all your devices and detailed reports on installed apps.
Step 1: Requirements
To get started, check that you have a suitable device. Miradore Online supports iOS 4 or later, Android 2.3.3 or later and Windows Phone 8 and 8.1. You can have a mixed environment with all three platforms. You also need a computer with a modern web browser.
If you can choose which kind of device to try it out in first, Android is the easiest. iOS requires an extra step when adding the first device, for security. But since you don’t have to do this for every device, it might be a good idea to get to it.
To add Apple devices to Miradore’s free MDM, you will need an Apple ID. If you have an account that’s used to administer Apple issues for many users in you company or home, that’s probably the one to choose.
Step 2: Sign up for Miradore Online
You’ll find the sign up form for Miradore Online at miradore.com by clicking Get Started you can also reach the sign up form directly from https://online.miradore.com. For a service like this, it’s a good idea to add real contact information and to understand the terms of use. In this case, it’s worth pointing out that Miradore’s services are operated within the EU, under local Finnish legislation. Finland’s privacy laws are even noted in the media for their exceptional strength.
Please remember to pick a strong password. Miradore Online is a powerful service that’s intended for controlling and locating mobile devices.
Step 3: Add devices
After the quick signup form, you’re ready to take control of your IT surroundings. Pick the kind of device you’re going to add. If you’re using Android or Windows Phone, go ahead and skip to step 5 for inviting a user.
Step 4: Give Miradore permission to control Apple devices
Say what you want about Apple, but they’re really serious about who gets to touch iOS devices. To be able to add remote management capabilities to an iPad, iPhone or iPod touch, you will need Apple’s blessing in the form of a certificate signed by both Apple and Miradore. This is a mixed bag, but luckily, you don’t have to do it for every device. The upside is that Apple gives Mobile Device Management tools like Miradore Online broad, controlled capabilities for device management access to iOS devices.
At this point, Miradore Online will give you a file to download, csr.txt, a Certificate Signing request. Download and save this file, but keep it private unless you really know this stuff. Click the link presented to open Apple’s portal for Push Certificate creation. Please sign in with your preferred Apple Account and move forward with the Certificate creation tool. Accept the terms and follow the instructions on the screen, using the csr.txt file you just downloaded.
When you’re done inputting the CSR, you will be able to download a certificate called something like “MDM_ Miradore Oy_Certificate.pem”. Keep this certificate private to you and Miradore. In fact, now return to the Miradore site and upload the .pem certificate file as instructed.
Step 5: Invite yourself
We’re back to where we left off to get Apple’s blessing. At this point, both Android and iOS administrators will be able to invite the first user, probably you. It’s very straightforward and happens over e-mail or SMS. Either way, the user will receive a link to click on. If you don’t like waiting for e-mail (or wading through a packed inbox), go the SMS route.
Step 6: Enroll the first device to Miradore Online
Now, grab the device you wanted to enroll with the message you just sent. Just click the link in the SMS or e-mail and you will be presented with a screen like this one in your device’s browser. Assuming you’re presented with the right option, agree to continue, or pick another option.
Your browser will now download a management profile and your device will attempt to install it. On our iPhone, it looks like this. The Install button lets you get on with the process. You will be asked for one more confirmation to agree to trust the management system.
Now, there you have it. If you go back to the web browser on your computer, you’ll notice that the system soon recognizes that a phone has been added. Press Next to move on to some easy options or Skip to just start exploring your new management environment.
Step 7: Start taking control
If you pressed Next in the previous screen, you will be presented with some options for going forward. Setting a passcode is a really good way to start if you don’t have one. Even a simple PIN goes a long way to make sure nobody’s going to snoop through your photos, messages or e-mails.
If you choose Show device at this point, you will be taken to an information-rich view of the first item in your managed inventory. The view looks like the picture below.
Our suggestion is that you take a quick look through the information Miradore Online has on your phone within the tabs pointed at by the first arrow. A good starting point is the Applications view where you can prevent the device from using up all the data plans within your organization. Notice that location tracking needs to be activated if you want it on.
Moving on to the second arrow, the drop down menu under the profile icon, you’re given the option to go and fill out some profile information. It probably makes sense to do that at this point. On the My Settings page, scroll down and press Edit.
In the final step below, we’ll take a glance at the Dashboard, the place where all the magic will happen from now on.
8. Add devices and stay in the driver’s seat
We’re getting to the point where you will have to explore your new command center for your organization’s mobile computing. Before we let you go, let’s have a quick look at the main dashboard for Miradore Online, the place where you arrive every time you sign in.
To get more out the system, such as nice reports, go ahead and add more devices through Users or Welcome view.
There you have it: a quick walkthrough of setting up a modern Mobile Device Management system – for free. Other options on the market function similarly, by hooking into specific frameworks in Android and iOS phones to allow control over company property.
Nevertheless, we think Miradore Online is a great option to explore if you find yourself feeling out of control over your devices. Thanks to its friendly freemium model, you can go a long way to integrate it with your home or business life before having to budget for the competitively priced paid plans.
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.
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.
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
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 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.
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
