In the UK Sky News reports that there is new powers brought in so that Police and Security Services can check your mobile without any warrant and store it on file for up to a year,this is also something that could happen here which will not go down to well…
The web browsing history of every person in the UK will be recorded for a year, under new legislation being announced by the Home Secretary later.
Police and security services will be able to access that data – which will include all the sites a person visits, but not the individual pages within that site – without a warrant.
The new draft Investigatory Powers Bill is an attempt to bring many different surveillance powers of the security services and police under one comprehensive piece of legislation.
Chris Phillips, the former head of the National Counter Terrorism Security Office, told Sky News: “The world has moved on so quickly: people communicate on many different means, whether it’s WhatsApp, whether it’s Facebook, whether it’s email or telephone.
Kieran Fitzgerald from Limerick has been looking for an on-line business opportunity for some time now and has recognised the ongoing growth of smart technology and the internet as a whole.Kieran has set up a new company called Funky Media Group to roll out the funkystamp business model nationwide.
“Funky Stamp allows businesses create their own branded app for smartphone or tablet with the use of a unique stamp that is pressed against a customer’s smartphone to register a transaction on the loyalty program. Allowing them to discard the loyalty cards that we all carry in our wallets and eventually forget where we left them when we need them.” Says Kieran..
“When we create an app for the customer, the name Funkystamp does not appear anywhere and as far as the customer is concerned the business went off and got their own app built by a web developer.”
The long term goal for the business would be to develop a reseller community where we would provide them with their own website identical to FunkyStamp.com such as: FunkyStampGalway, FunkyStampCork etc around the country and further afield such as FunkyStampLondon, FunkyStamp Glasgow etc. These resellers would be in business for themselves but all admin etc would be done by a dedicated account manager from the Funky Media Group which will allow the resellers to focus on generating new customer sales in their own county location only with all account activity for their county handled by Funky Media Group.
This is a really nice idea and brings the loyalty card to the current era,current loyalty cards are not really effective as they have been for many years,they can get lost and damaged,cant be tracked,costly to the company that uses them,take for example your typical free coffee at your petrol station,I loose these all the time and often the case you see them on the floor,this idea eliminates the need to carry any card which also makes you wallet lighter too rather than stuffed with countless cards that get thrown out after a while.
Check out funkystamp.com for more and let us know what you think.
Wi-Fi – wiffy or whatever you want to call it is great,we love it,we seek it and we cant live without it..But now Wi-Fi is itself is going to a new level and that’s been able to see through walls…Now this maybe a problem though.. PRIVACY.But it can be also good,it can protect the elderly and more.
Sky news reports..
MIT computer science researchers have developed a sensor that sends radio signals through a wall and can identify the shapes of people who are on the other side.This is planned to launch commercially in 2016.
It works by monitoring the radio signals as they bounce back off a person, and the device stiches these signals together to create an identifiable silhouette.
The system isn’t perfect – yet. It can identify between five people with 95.7% accuracy and 15 people with 88.2% accuracy.Researchers also managed to identify which body part someone was moving while standing almost three metres away.
Good news at last for the consumer,but will this earner for mobile networks cause an increase elsewhere for mobile users,this remains to be seen..One thing is for sure now that if we are roaming we can now forget about coming home to shock bills which has seen an increase over the years especially when it comes to data usage which is now used more than ever before..This has been a long heel dragging exercise and finally now its over..
From next April, roaming fees – charged in addition to domestic prices – will be capped at 0.05 euros (5C) per minute, while for text messages they will be capped at 0.02 euros (2C) and for data at 0.05 euros (5C) per MB of data, excluding VAT.
European Commission vice president Andrus Ansip said: “The voice of Europeans has been heard. Today’s vote is the final result of intense efforts to put an end to roaming charges in the European Union and to safeguard the open internet.”
This will take a sizeable chunk out of your phone bill ones it kicks in but remember this is not for a long while yet and only covers the EU..
Its been a while since we have heard some news on OZO from Nokia but they have just uploaded a new video today on You tube where the technologies team talk about design.OZO launches November 30th.You can read some more on OZO over HERE if you have not been following the story..
“OZO aims to advance the next wave of innovation in VR by putting powerful tools in the hands of professionals who will create amazing experiences for people around the world. We expect that virtual reality experiences will soon radically enhance the way people communicate and connect to stories, entertainment, world events and each other. With OZO, we plan to be at the heart of this new world.”
The LG Nexus 5 X is now available to buy in Ireland and also other selected regions, they have been available to pre-order prior today the price we will pay is about average compared to other countries where the device has also been made available,however the shipping status says it will ship before the 22nd October in Ireland,this is the same for all colours and Models be it 16GB/32GB.
LG in a Press release said..
Starting today, Nexus 5X, the latest collaborative smartphone from Google and LG Electronics (LG), will be available in key markets for purchase. In addition to its availability on Google Store (https://store.google.com), major carriers and retailers in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, India, Korea and Japan will make the device available to the general public. Additional markets in Europe, Asia and Latin America will roll out the Nexus 5X in the weeks to come.
However if you are waiting for the 6P you will now be subject to a waiting list according to the Irish Play store..The 6P is the nicer of the two and will cost you some more so the choice is your from here on in on which model you prefer.for me the 6P would be my choice,not taking back the 5X has good specs either.
Will you be picking up one of these or have either ordered,tell us below,you can checkout the store HERE
Some of us like to predict things and claim to do so on occasions,depending on the subject matter we can all predict certain things to an extend and often we are right and then again we can be wrong. There is now a new fun app aptly named “CalledIt” which has landed on iOS and its also coming soon on Android so Android users will have to wait a bit longer…
To use the app,download it then sign in,you can with email or facebook and select from some categories that suit you,Also you can vote on others predictions and add comments and more and you can share too…You would often see people calling things on social media etc so now you have an app to back you up… Interesting idea indeed…. I like it…
App description
Let the world know that you totally Called it! with this fun app for making and sharing predictions with friends.
Whether you’re a reality TV junkie, sports fan or a hardcore political nut, there’s always a call to make!
– Receive daily questions on topics you care about or make custom predictions about anything.
– We automatically track your predictions and will let you know when you get them right. For custom predictions we’ll remind you as the expiration date approaches.
– Explore interesting predictions with a social feed tailored to you. Comment on controversial predictions or toss a “good call!” to users you agree with.
This number has been calling some Irish folk and its one to avoid,it will either call you and hang up and for some they will ring back,this is a premium number and will just eat your credit,if you see this number just ignore it and add to your block list if your device allows to do so,you can also request your provider to block the number,it seems to be originating in London which cross checks with Tellows number search..
Alternatively you can use apps to block numbers too which can be got from the respective app stores..
These particular calls are not really new but its important to keep up with the numbers and pass on the info,there is people that are vulnerable and being a UK number anyone with relatives or friends,perhaps even work could easily fall for it…This number is still active and when you call it you get some really crappy music to listen to..
Fancy a pair of new earbuds that charge via your smartphone well here is something new for you to think of and Suzanne Campbell tells us more about this new idea..
Pugz is a fresh Kickstarter project offering the world’s first wireless earbuds that can be charged through your phone. Unlike other wireless earbud solutions on the market, Pugz enables you to listen and charge at the same time, allowing you to continue to use them even when they run out of batteries. To use, listeners simply need to place their phones next to them, requiring no annoying cords to connect the two.
The key technology behind Pugz earbuds is what is called “The Squircle”—a patent-pending self-guided magnetic connector that enables users to listen and charge simultaneously. This allows Pugz earbuds to be small and lightweight, unlike competing wireless earbuds. If your battery is low, simply “Squircle” your Pugz earbuds using a charging cable and charge via a computer (USB), AC-Adaptor (USB), Android (micro-USB), or iPhone (Lightning).
Pugz earbuds require only 3 percent of a smart phone’s battery capacity to fully charge, providing 4.5 hours of usage.
While being compact and lightweight, Pugz earbuds utilize powerful speakers and proprietary audio codec to deliver a rich sound to the listener.
With Pugz, individuals on their phone can: adjust volume, play/pause/skip tracks, start and end calls, and activate Siri or Google voice command.
Pugz is compatible with all devices that engage Bluetooth.
Features
You can charge your PUGZ earphones on devices such as computer (USB), AC-adapter (USB), Android (micro-USB). If the battery is low, just ‘Squircle’ your Pugz and keep on listening. With no wires attached to your phone you can easily access your PUGZ and enjoy a smooth wireless experience. The lightweight and minimal shape of the earphone creates the perfect fit and lets you walk around tangle free.
Powerful speakers and proprietary audio codec delivers a solid deep bass and crisp highs. Rich bass response,Natural mid tones and crisp highs,Minimal harmonic distortion,16Hz-24 KHz,Adjust volume,Play/pause/skip tracks,Start and end calls,Activate Siri or Google voice command. PUGZ is compatible with all your devices with Bluetooth such as mobile phone, computer, tablet, TV, Apple Watch.
You can now pre-order these on Indiegogo $139 (regularly $199), individuals can pre-order a pair of Pugz earbuds for themselves in one of the two styles.So if these seem the right style for you HERE is where to go and check them out.
