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Discover #RemixOS 2.0, Android for your PC By @VicenteA_George #Android #PC #OS

For quite a time now we’ve had Chrome OS the system used to run Android on a PC like environment.

But sometimes it feels short when competing against monsters like Windows or Mac OS  and then is when this newly additions enters the scene.

Discover Remix OS 2.0

What is it?

Is an Android based operating system, design to offer the best of both worlds, the almost unlimited selection of app the Google Play Store has at your disposal and a almost full desktop experience you’ve dreaming of.

Remix OS has it all:

 

  • True Multitasking 
  • A Taskbar 
  • A Notifications Center
  • Full Keyboard commands
  • A working Right-click
  • A File Manager
  • Full suite of Google Play apps
  • Future software Updates

This OS has being developed by the Jide team, previously known for making pretty good Android tablets and its built upon the Android x86 initiative.

And they have made a pretty impressive system, worth notice! This is not a public software, although is available for everyone from Jide’s page, for the moment is meant for developers as is still on “Alpha”.

But if you’re interested on this, you’ll be able to dual boot Windows/Mac and “Android” on you PC, the best part of it is that you can even install the OS on a pendrive us booted up directly from there!

On Remix OS you’ll have two offerings, the well known Google Play Store and their own “Remix Store” for full compatible apps.

Everything on the OS looks really well design, but has a strong influence from Microsoft’s Windows 10 like the Notification Tray

All future software updates will hit the place you have destined for it, and it’ll run on most PCs without a particular OS version needed it, which is pretty awesome.

Obviously this desktop software attempt is really solid, but is has the occasional bugs and it won’t replace you current fully working (in most cases) OS.

Are you interested in try it out?  you can go over HERE

If you do, please let us know in the comment section, or tweet us using #techbuzzireland

Stay tuned for more.

 

 

Samsung Galaxy Note 5 unboxing from Ireland #Samsung #GalaxyNote5 #Unboxing

The Samsung Galaxy Note 5 has arrived and its took its design from the Galaxy S6 line up,,This however did not bode to well with fans of the Note range due to the lack of a removable back cover and no option to expand memory but this is a trend that is growing and something we may have to adapt to,with cloud storage been pushed more so now many are not sold on the idea but it is growing and find myself using it now more so than before..

The device is nice to hold in hand though much more comfortable than the old versions due to its curved edges which sit nicely in hand,also we have a fingerprint sensor on the home key which also doubles as a camera key which requires a double tap to activate the main camera which is 16MP and shoots really nice photos..

IMAGE GALLERY 

Left side - Volume keys
Top
Bottom view
Right side - Power Key
Top Front
NOTE 5 VS NOTE 4
Home key/fingerprint sensor
Back View
Galaxy Note 5
Camera area
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The Note 5 alongside its siblings the Galaxy S6 range all look quite alike and internally the software and UI remains the same,the Note 5 however has seen its battery size been reduced from previous iterations,this is now at 3000 mAh but the Note 4 had 3220 mAh which is a step back especially in 2016, A 3000 mAh battery for a powerful phone such as the Note 5 is a little underwhelming and something that is a tad annoying considered its past versions.

Check out the unboxing below and excuse us for the poor voice,a tad under the weather and any questions feel free to ask us here or on Twitter..

 

 

If you hate cleaning your grills there is a solution,Say hello to Grillbot. #Grillbot

Lets face it it is not the nicest job in the house but there is going to be plenty of tech coming to do those jobs we hate,and this would be something last on my list for sure,the grills, be it a barbecue or oven grill they are hard to clean,require elbow grease and time..

Grillbot was seen in CES this year and will take some time and effort from doing these chores we hate,given it will it entirely clean the grill it will however do lots of the work for you making it somewhat an easier task to do at home,as it stands we have products that clean our floors and so on this is another necessity for some and will be a welcome addition to our homes,as technology advances it will be only a matter or time when we just have to push a button and hey presto you will not be moving a finger… of course this will make some of us more lazy than we are but this is how things are going but yes there is still plenty of us that do not mind getting our hands dirty once a week on the big house clean up.

Features

  1. PUSH-BUTTON OPERATION: So simple, anyone can do it.
  2. REPLACEABLE WIRE BRUSHES: Brushes pop right off for easy cleaning and are dishwasher safe.
  3. RECHARGEABLE BATTERY:  Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery (included).
  4. THREE STRONG ELECTRIC MOTORS: The grillbot is equipped with three high-power electric motors.
  5. LCD ALARM & TIMER: Set it and forget it. Grillbot’s smart and will notify you when finished.
  6. SMART BRAIN: The grillbot is driven by a sophisticated CPU chip that controls the movement, speed, and direction of the brushes.

See more over at Grillbot

 

You can now get your Nokia 230 24K Gold-Plated. #Nokia230 #Karalux

There is several companies whom we have mentioned here before that can offer a gold-plating service for your mobile devices,People who get it done usually are real enthusiasts ,have nothing else to do with their money or just want something different than anyone else and there is no harm in that at all…

Karalux are now offering the service for the Nokia 230 which is not the norm to get gold-plating done,typically this would apply to high end devices or niche devices,the 230 is a low end entry model which costs little to begin with and the process here will cost you more than the device itself..

Karalux  says

It takes from 3 to 4 continuously working hours to complete a gold-plated Nokia 230. Like other Smartphones, after being gilded, Karalux engineers coat a layer outside to protect its gold surface against wearing and scratching.

If you have owned a Nokia 230, please send to Karalux to gold-plate at VND 1.5 million.(65 euro approx) Or you can buy a gold-plated Nokia 230 at Karalux stores at VND 2.8 million. (114 euro approx)

Source

You can check out our Nokia Lumia 830 which is a special edition and Gold Plated below

 

 

Dash-Cam boom sparked by savvy drivers saving on insurance. #DashCam #Insurance

Sales of dash-cams are booming as savvy drivers purchase them to get a cut in insurance and protect themselves against the alarming increase of “crash for cash” scams.A growing number of insurance companies (UK)are cutting the cost by 10 per cent or more for those who have a dash cam in their cars as some insurance companies have reported up to 50 per cent of their fraudulent claims are due to deliberate crashes.

Dash cams are now popping up in local petrol stations and stores such as Lidl and Aldi and more and they are now much cheaper than they have once been selling for,of course the same theory applies,you get what you pay for,but they are a worthy investment and can also capture more than you might expect or unexpect..

Recently, the number of dash cams sold at Argos have increased by 35 per cent month-on-month. Dash Cams have become affordable with prices starting from €36.49 which has also boosted sales.

Dash-cams can film either the road in front or both ahead and behind. They are wired into the car so they automatically turn on and start recording when the car is started. Cameras can be powered by a cable plugged into the cigarette lighter. Dash-cams have built-in memory and record on a continuous loop, so when the storage is full it will record over the oldest footage.

Argos sat nav buyer Hannah Coy said: “There has been a significant rise in sales of dash cams. Some insurance companies are offering a cut of 10 per cent or more in insurance to those who have a dash cam.

“The huge increase in the number of deliberate crashes has also led to people wanting to protect themselves against scams and to be able to prove their innocence.”

 

 

 

Is this the worlds fastest battery charger? Meet #Cindr #Charging #Kickstarter

There seems to be plenty of new arrivals to the charging market and all are unique in their own respect and of course welcome,battery anxiety is still a problem and will be for some time as mentioned in similar articles,a few people at CES have been in touch with us and want us to share what they have to offer,so we will give a few samples over the coming days of what we find worthy….

Fully charge the compact Cindr pack in 3 minutes and get enough juice to fully recharge most cell phones + lifespan of 5,000 cycles sounds good???

https://ksr-video.imgix.net/projects/2005425/video-603390-h264_high.mp4?_=1

The Cindr battery pack is a rechargeable cell phone battery pack you charge from an AC wall outlet. It works like most conventional cell phone battery packs except it charges VERY FAST.

Cindr differs from fast charge battery packs that use very large batteries in order to achieve fast charge capability. The magic is in the cell technology of the battery itself. A special titanium based chemistry that was developed for super-fast charging and discharging applications. The electrode in the Cindr battery is based on titanium oxide, a type of ceramic, engineered to handle fast charging that would damage and pose extreme danger if applied normal lithium batteries.

See how it works..

https://ksr-video.imgix.net/assets/004/859/432/acc7da60e31077fdd0559da3f855dcec_h264_high.mp4?_=2

 

From a single 3 minute charge, Cindr can charge most iPhone products to 100%, and can bring most other smartphones to a relatively high state of charge. Cindr is fast, portable, and will last forever, but the cost for these features is capacity. We have made Cindr to a size we feel is an optimal balance of size, weight, cost, with features to meet the needs of many customers. The following chart shows how much Cindr can charge some of the most popular smartphones on the market today.

 

 

In around 5 minutes Cindr is fully charged for even more available energy.   If your smartphone or other device is not listed, and you are interested in knowing how much charge Cindr can render, you can use the iPhone 6 as a standard unit of measurement.  With just a little math, you can compare the capacity of your device with that of the iPhone 6, which is 1810mAh, and multiply the ratio as: (your phone mAh/1810mAh)*103% = % charge for your device.

Think its a good idea or something you would require?  Head over and support the team at Kickstarter. 

Roc’Kit :The Fastest, Cable-less Micro Power Bank. #Charging # Rockit #Indiegogo

Battery anxiety will not be going away any time soon but there is always solutions there in the interim to help us along,Sure we are now seeing devices beefing up the battery and all that but typically these are on the bigger devices sporting 5 inches or more which in the long run does not completely solve the problem,In the real world we spend more time on our devices now more than ever for browsing,social media and also eCommerce is now seeing a boom on our mobiles,all of this coincides with statistics pointed out by many in the media.

There is a multitude of products now available on the market today but convenience wins,we do not want bulk,pricey or odd looking accessories if we do carry around such items,We have featured several of the aforementioned before and also spoke on RTE with the consumer show last year on ways to tackle the above but until battery limits are more reasonable we are stuck with what is on offer today which is not a bad thing regardless.

John Fang from HSR Ltd has got in touch with us to tell us about a new alternative to the dreaded battery anxiety and the product is called Rockit

The Roc’Kit™ is designed to charge your smartphone with the shortest distance in mind. No wiring and extensions between the Roc’Kit™ and your phone means more power for your smartphone.

The Roc’Kit™ is built with a proprietary 2.5Amp I/O chip onboard. It is designed to charge smartphones up to 5x faster than other power banks on the market. Now, not only your smartphone can be charged quickly and safely, but the Roc’Kit™ can be charged quickly as well!

Specs

Battery：Lithium-Ion
Capacity：1200mAh
Dimension：0.83×0.83×3.54 inches
Weight：45g
Input：5V  2.5A
Output：5V  2.5A
Self-Charging：30min
Recharge Cycles：Full Charge > 500 Times (battery capacity at 85% after 500 charge cycles)
1 Year Warranty: The Roc’Kit comes with a one-year manufacturer’s limited warranty. To ensure best quality delivered to the backers, all Roc’Kits will be tested and QCed before shipping.
Think its a good idea? Head over to Indiegogo and support the team and leave feedback below if you wish… We will be reporting some more when we receive the product ourselves…Stay tuned for more….

 

 

 

 

Oculus Rift goes on Pre-Order,Its cost is #Ridoculus #VR

Facebook bought  Oculus  back in 2014 and for those who have been waiting for the ultimate in VR experience got good news yesterday and bad news today,the bad news is on the price it commands which $599 or if you are in Ireland or the UK this cost mounts to €699 and will be available to order from Ireland and the UK which is good news I guess since us Irish dont the the cream first on most things technology..

Not only that you will need a computer that can run rift and the requirements are as follows

 

  • graphics card: NVIDIA GTX 970 / AMD R9 290 equivalent or greater
  • processor: Intel i5-4590 equivalent or greater
  • memory: 8GB+ RAM
  • output: Compatible HDMI 1.3 video output
  • input: 3x USB 3.0 ports plus 1x USB 2.0 port
  • operating system: Windows 7 SP1 64 bit or newer
  • Compatibility tool  

For more see their BLOG POST.. Will you be picking this up??? Samsung are doing some great deals on their VR Headsets costing around €110 all in with shipping..For me any many alike this need some real high end machines to run which for starters at launch is not good,Samsung VR FOR ME…..

And if you are wondering our main Laptop does not cut it.. LOL…

https://twitter.com/jimboireland/status/684839243886280704

Or as our friend Pat says

 

Samsung unveils the Galaxy Tab Pro S at #CES2016 By @VicenteA_George #Samsung #Windows

Samsung’s keynote was one of the most unexpected yesterday at CES and they did what they do best, impress everyone with something unexpected.

The Galaxy TAB line is really well known by now, keeping Android on the tablet market for a while. But this time though the Galaxy line has seen a step in other direction.

Meet the Galaxy Tab Pro S

And as you can see its looking like a Surface Pro.

The new slate from Samsung runs on Windows 10 OS and they claim to have a “truly powerful 2-in-1”

The device itself is 6.3 mm thin and has 693 gm  making it easily portable, also the TAB Pro S comes with a full sized keyboard cover with a built in kickstand and touchpad.

Packs a gorgeous 12 inch 2K Super AMOLED display which will boost the 5,200 mAh battery lasting, one accordingly to Samsung should go up to 10.5H  and can be fully charge in just 2.5H

Also it comes with the Intel Core M processor with 4GB of RAM and either 128GB or 256GB of storage, and is the first Windows tablet to come with LTE Cat 6 support.

This is just one of the many announcements we’ll see this week, so stay tuned for more #CES2016 coverage