Twitter now allows up to 4 choices in polls. #Twitter #Polls

Last night on the web I noticed that there was an option to add more choices to the poll feature on Twitter,now it seems this is now available on mobile too,polls can be quite handy and some people like them and some dont,we all have our own tastes..Up till now we only had the option to have to 2 answers in the poll, I Have yet to see Twitter itself comment on this but check for an update and tell us what you think..

 

 

There is a new Nokia branded handset from Microsoft,its the Nokia 230. #Nokia230

It has been a while since we have seen any branded Nokia handsets from Microsoft and today there is a new candybar styled device announced by Microsoft and it comes in a Dual sim too,its the Nokia 230 and 230 Dual Sim.,priced at $55 it is due to ship in December 2016 and other regions in 2016,these are not the typical plasctic covered devices but sport aluminium casing on the back in silver or dark silver

With a 2.8-inch screen you can play your favorite videos again and again using the video player, listen to radio stations on the FM radio, or use the MP3 player for your personal music library. With memory card support up to 32 GB, that’s potentially a lot of entertainment.

The Nokia 230 and Nokia 230 Dual SIM are also good for gaming. The Opera Store has plenty of games (and apps, incidentally) to choose from, but if you’re looking for inspiration, you can download one free Gameloft game every month for a year. Titles include “Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood” and “Midnight Pool 3.

Specs on the Nokia 230

Device Nokia 230 and Nokia 230 Dual SIM
Operating system Nokia Series 30+
Display 2,8” QVGA (240*320)
Battery BL-4UL ,1200 mAh[2]
Talk time & Standby time Talk time: up to 23 hours
Standby time: up to 27 days for Single SIM, and up to 22 days for Dual SIM variant
Camera Main camera: 2MP with LED flash
Front camera: 2MP with LED flash
Connectivity 900/1800 MHz, micro USB, 3.5mm AV connector, Bluetooth 3.0 with SLAM and HSP/HFP profile
Memory Up to 32GB Micro SD supported[3]
Dimensions 124.6×53.3×10.9mm
91.8g

 

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The Pepsi phone is official,called the Pepsi Phone P1s #Pepsi #Mobile

Yep you have read the title correctly its the Pepsi Phone,not another soft drink disguised at one,there had been rumors of late about the device which is now available in China.Pepsi though has just licensed  its branding, and Shenzhen Scooby Communication Equipment Co., Ltd will manufacture the phone. The standard version of the phone is called P1 and the China Unicom version with FDD-LTE support is called P1s. As you can see the Pepsi logo is placed on the back and the device is looking like others we have seen before but this is nothing new..

Pepsi-Phone-P1

Pepsi Phone P1s specifications

  • 5.5-inch (1080 x 1920 pixels) Full HD 2.5D Curved Screen display
  • 1.7 GHz Octa-core MediaTek MT6592 processor with Mali 450-MP4 GPU
  • 2GB RAM, 16GB internal memory, microSD expansion slot
  • Hybrid Dual SIM (second nano SIM slot can also be used as microSD slot)
  • dido OS 6.1 based on Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
  • 13MP rear camera with LED Flash
  • 5MP front-facing camera
  • Fingerprint sensor
  • Dimensions: 152.2 ×76.2×7.7 mm; Weight: 158g
  • 4G LTE / 3G, WiFi 802.1 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS
  • 3000mAh battery

The handset is available to buy over  jd.com

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Sky announces Sky Q – Available in Ireland early 2016 #Sky #4K #TV

Sky has announced a new product today to add to its existing products but does not launch until early 2016,Sky Q will launch in the UK and Ireland but no prices have been given leaving customers that are interested waiting until the new year to see now much this service will cost them,there is much competition now in the market and with those quad players in town it gives the consumer choice,this also comes with an all new app also called Sky Q, Sky Q will be ultra HD ready  (4K) This is said to compete with the likes of Netflix etc.

Jeremy Darroch, Sky’s Chief Executive, commented: “Sky Q is a brilliant new way for customers to experience TV on their terms. We wanted to re-imagine TV so that it’s flexible and seamless across different screens and to put a huge choice of entertainment at their fingertips. We think customers are going to love Sky Q and the great news is that it will get even better with much more to come in the future.”

  • Watch shows from your box, whether live, recorded or on demand, anywhere around the home on another TV or tablet
  • Pause viewing on one TV screen and pick up where you left off in another room
  • For the first time, take your favourite shows with you by saving recordings onto your tablet to watch anywhere
  • Watch different programmes on up to five screens simultaneously while also recording four other channels
  • Supercharge your Sky Broadband by turning all your Sky Q boxes into Wi-Fi hotspots
  • Scroll and swipe the new touchpad remote to choose what to watch on an all-new TV guide
  • Use the powerful search capability of Sky Q to find everything related to a show
  • Access an even wider range of entertainment on the big screen including YouTube, Vevo and the best of the web
  • Browse your Facebook photos and stream music wirelessly using Bluetooth or Apple’s AirPlay

Products

  • Sky Q Silver and Sky Q – two new super-slim, powerful boxes for the main TV set, featuring up to 12 tuners and up to 2TB of storage
  • Sky Q Mini – a new plug and play box giving wireless access to Sky Q in other rooms in the home without running cables from the dish
  • Sky Q Hub – the all new Hub has built in Powerline networking technology, so it can use in-home electrical wiring as well as Wi-Fi to communicate with Sky Q boxes, automatically giving the best connection available. The Sky Q Hub also turns Sky Q boxes into Wi-Fi hotspots which means Sky Broadband customers get a stronger signal and better coverage throughout the home
  • Sky Q app –  a brand new app for your tablets that lets you enjoy all of the Sky Q experience at home, and take recordings with you and watch live and on demand content on the go

Source      Register if interested HERE

3DRi – A headband camera, good idea making you look stupid? #3DRi #Camera

The world of tech can be wonderful and at time rather odd and in some cases utter stupid,this idea might just fall into the latter but lets take a look,and if you don’t mind walking around with a headband with a camera on your forehead well its for you I guess,but from my point of view you would look like a complete plank,then again you could be a trekkie and look cool,for now its just launched on Indiegogo and time will tell if its a hit or miss…

You will get the idea now below..

This gadget has plenty of features in fact just about the same as our mobile phones only akin to a retake of Google Glass which failed its light,portable and small not heavy and sports a camera,flash micro sd support,a mic,bluetooth USB support and it is social media friendly too what’s not to love here?? Watch the video below..

The idea is good,but we have Go-Pro OK its bigger also better quality but its not intrusive,imagine someone coming up to you with this staring at you,NOT FOR ME,Yes it has a plus side,it frees up your hands and does all the work for you but the problem I have here is how the person looks wearing it… Another good thing is for perhaps driving or cycling it could capture accidents,but we have dash cams now and of course Go Pro…

For now im optimistic what do you think???

See more HERE 

 

 

 

YAY – You can now Block everything Kardashian with an app. #KardBlock

No matter what they do or what they say the media love them,they will speak of anything Kardashian no matter how silly it is and it has come to the stage where everyone has had enough,OK they have a big following on social media and more but now it has become so silly as to what people will write or say about them,they have their fan base which is fine but everyone does not want to know,thankfully now you can erase them from your life with no more news on new nails,shoes,hair,what they eat,drink ohhh the list goes on..

The #KardBlock extension, available for free from Google’s Chrome store..

Download HERE

Source  Hat tip to Pat Seery

The big question is WHO IS NEXT?

SteelSeries Siberia Raw Prism gaming headphones review. #Gaming #Headphones

Last week we received the Siberia Raw Prism gaming headphones to try out and they impressed me considered the price which can range from €49.99 upward..

I am a huge headphone fan and like to try out as much as possible,in my personal collection I have about 15 pairs of various headphones from all brands,The SIBERIA RAW PRISM have been mostly comfortable to use,light and gave no problems during the week,gaming is not really a huge thing I do these days but when I do I use headphones to have not only peace and quite but quality sound to immerse myself into the actual game itself or the music I might be listening to.

Presentation of the package..

Presentation was just as you would find most headphones with  very descriptive  information on the exterior of the box,on the inside though its just moulded plastic to house the contents which is the headphones and an information leaflet,pretty solid enough though and the package arrived fine..

Connecting to PS4/PC and you can also use on mobiles with USB OTG Support..

Connecting to your PS4/PC is simple and takes seconds and away you go,sound from these when playing games is quite good and makes the game more enjoying to use no matter what,sound was crisp and clear not too loud with control options using your controller,the same can be said for mobiles with USB on the go support,if you have the USB OTG cable its plug in and listen as you would your typical 3.5mm and no loss of sound quality was noticed here either and listening to music on your device was a pleasure and comfortable..Sound and illumination colours can be customised from your PC after downloading some software.

Design and quality.

You have your typical design here and there is plenty of comfort with a non sweat experience around the ears,they have a mesh like material on the cups rather than leather,they keep in the noise and you can wear for hours,on the headband also a mesh like material was present again making them comfortable to wear for long periods of time without getting that sweaty feel.The cups have a small amount of play in them which is fine although some like that bit more but there is enough wiggle room to keep you happy,both sides had extending slots which to me might seem a little on the weak side and longevity would be something I would be concerned about but this again is down to the user and how rough they are and how you look after your product,for me its not a problem as I have several pairs of headphones up to 6 years old and they are still like new…

The left cup is where you can control the mute button which is done by just tapping the outside of the cup,its a simple process and works without fail every time,also present on the left is the mic that is not so obvious its a mic,which works fine too and perfect for gaming with others and again sound is crisp and clear,the both cups illuminate via LEDs with millions of colours (you need to add some software to get them,steelseries engine) and this shows others that they are in use,take it as a warning sign that you are busy when you see them lit up if you will and for the gamer all they do is tap the cup and this will disengage the sound,Sound overall is pretty good with two channel stereo it will not suit all but overall the sound quality is more than acceptable at its price-point..

The Pros – Affordable,Good sound,Comfortable,Light.USB OTG devices support them.

The Cons – All plastic,wear and tear a factor for mesh and extension arms,USB connection only but they work on USB OTG supported devices.Customize sound and illumination preferences.

You can buy from Amazon or direct from SteelSeries

Get an iPhone 6 with a retro look if you have wads to spare. #iPhone6

Apple fans be like the best fans in the world and cant take the heat when it comes to brawls vs Android and so on,its true don’t argue with me on this,personally I am not the biggest Apple fan in the world and that’s just my preference but this idea is quite cool and gives you iPhone 6 the retro look but will cost you a pretty penny but Apple fans will do it make no mistake..

Custom phones are cool and often they cost double the price,In this case it does but it actually looks nice,yes you heard me say that correctly,BUT I would not be paying double the price to give my phone that retro look would gladly accept it for free though..

Colorware are now offering this retro mackintosh look but prices are expensive,If you really like your phone that much you will do it,starting from $1600 up to $1900 depending on model.

Would you fork out for this custom kit?

50K to spare on new cans? Sennheiser Orpheus might be for you. #Sennheiser

Sennheiser are a well know brand and around quite a while now and I own a few pairs myself,they offer great sound a comfortable and in most cases they are affordable depending on the model but overall they have good affordable headsets out there which always please its customers.

50K though for a pair of headphones and how good are they and what do you get still might be hard for many to swallow – me included… But if I had 50K to spare would I buy them you may ask,the answer is NO not unless I could test em first..

Sennheiser says.

The new Orpheus surpasses every other headphone system in the world by offering the ultimate in reproduction precision, exceptional spatiality and a frequency response that extends far beyond the range of human hearing ability. “It is able to deceive our senses in a completely unique way, creating the perfect illusion of being directly immersed in the sound,” explained Daniel Sennheiser. Even the slightest nuances of the music become audible. Alongside star producer Steve Levine, Grammy award-winner Gregory Porter was one of the first to be invited to an exclusive listening trial. “When I record my own music, I always try to convey my emotions. I don’t know how exactly, but these headphones really do succeed in getting those emotions across,” said the jazz musician, describing his listening experience with the Orpheus.

 

Each of the more than 6,000 components was meticulously chosen. To ensure an outstanding acoustic performance, the audio specialist used exclusive components such as gold-vaporized ceramic electrodes and platinum-vaporized diaphragms. The marble that Sennheiser chose for the amplifier housing comes from Carrara in Italy and is the same type of marble that Michelangelo used to create his sculptures. “The properties of the marble optimally protect the amplifier’s core and its unique optics and structure turns each Orpheus into an individual work of art,” said Maurice Quarré, Director of Select & Audiophile at Sennheiser.

Interested? Read more over at Sennheiser