Category: Tech News

90 new high-tech buses for Dublin with Wi-Fi on board. #Transport #Buses #Tech

Dublin has got itself a nice fleet of new buses which will be a welcome for commuters and on board there is FREE Wi-Fi which again is good new,Wi-Fi has been present on buses for some time now and to see it continue will make it a nice bonus if you commute on public transport..

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Paschal Donohoe TD, today (Tuesday) at Dublin Bus Central Control, Broadstone, officially unveiled 90 new state of the art double decker buses which will operate on routes across Dublin.

Equipped with a number of features that will improve the journey experience for drivers and customers alike the new fully accessible vehicles have:

  • bilingual passenger information signs in the upper and lower saloons announcing the next bus stop
  • improved safety features with 12 colour cameras (4 external views and 8 internal views) and a staircase CCTV monitor.
  • wheelchair space with separate dedicated space for a child’s buggy
  • free Wi-Fi

Speaking at the unveiling Minister Donohoe said: ‘The investment in these new double decker buses demonstrates the Government’s on-going commitment to providing enhanced public transport services and infrastructure. Bus is fast becoming a more attractive public transport option for many users. The delivery of 90 new vehicles, equipped with a range of enhanced features, will provide greater comfort and convenience for Dublin Bus customers and will contribute to providing a more sustainable mode of transport, particularly for commuting purposes.”

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Carphone Warehouse UK hit by Cyber Attack- #Hacked #CPW #CyberAttack

The Carphone Warehouse in the UK has been targeted by hackers in what’s described as a sophisticated hack and up to 2.4 million customers have been affected by the data breach,encrypted credit card data of up to 90,000 customers may also have been accessed in the hack on 5 August.The divison affected also operates the websites OneStopPhoneShop.com, e2save.com and Mobiles.co.uk. It also provides services to iD Mobile, TalkTalk Mobile, Talk Mobile The retailer’s owner, Dixons Carphone, has said it was very sorry for the attack.No Irish customers have been affected by this so you can relax.

Sebastian James, chief executive of Dixons Carphone, said: “We are, of course, informing anyone that may have been affected, and have put in place additional security measures.

“We take the security of customer data extremely seriously, and we are very sorry that people have been affected by this attack on our systems.”

Carphone Warehouse said it was informing all customers who may have been affected of the breach.

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Lottery Callback scam is doing the rounds check out the details. #Scam #Mobile

Once again there is another scam doing the rounds,this time there is a callback scam to tell you that you have won the lottery………………………. IN TUNISIA…

The number will ring twice or three times and hang up in hope you will call back and sit through a long call to be processed,for the laugh I called it back and was given several different intros and then booom I have won a large sum of cash.Below is the number and its origin folks…Take note the number might vary after the prefix but you can still check out its origin….

So if you get this missed call or answer by accident hang up straight away,tell your friends and be careful …you do not want an expensive phone bill do you…………….

 

You have 14 days to exit your Vodafone contract #Vodafone #CCPC #CoolingOff

Vodafone which is Ireland’s largest network have got a slap on the wrist for breaking consumer law and if you have signed up on line in the last year they broke consumer law by not informing customers of their right to change their minds about signing up to contracts on-line within two weeks.

The action specifically relates to the European Union (Consumer Information, Cancellation and Other Rights) Regulations 2013, referred to as the Consumer Rights Directive.  This legislation gives consumers the right to cancel distance contracts within a set timeframe. Traders are obliged to provide information to consumers about their cancellation rights before they make a purchase.

Isolde Goggin, Commission Chair commented, “Consumers are increasingly buying online and over the phone; our recent buying online research found that 55% of adults surveyed had purchased goods or services online. Reflecting the nature of buying online and over the phone; consumer law provides important protections, particularly, in relation to cancellation. Consumers should be aware of the rights they have. For those that aren’t sure, our consumer website (www.consumerhelp.ie) is there to help.

Customers of Vodafone will in the future be given the correct information as required by law. In addition, customers who bought goods or services online from Vodafone in the past twelve months and who now wish to cancel their contract can find details of how to do so in the customer notices section of the Vodafone website.

Vodafone have stated the following

Vodafone would like to notify customers who have completed an online order for a Vodafone product or service in the past 12 months that under Regulation 16 (2) of the European Union (Consumer Information, Cancellation and Other Rights) Regulations 2013 (the ‘Consumer Information Regulations’) your cooling off period expires 14 days from the date of this notice. If you wish to avail of your cancellation rights under the Consumer Information Regulations please use our cancellation form here and follow our Cancellation Instructions accessible here.

Full report HERE

Gardaí issue warning about a telephone scam #Vishing #Scam #Phone

Another day another scam,its a daily thing these days and something to keep in mind,there is still people that are vulnerable to these scams and that’s why they keep cropping up,be it an email,phone call or sms,they are here and by no means going away soon..Recently there has been an increase in scams hitting WhatsApp and Viber so common sense prevails,if it looks to good to be true it aint and just ignore any strange messages.

The Independent reports

The ‘vishing’ scam sees people receive calls from someone posing to be a ‘security manager’ for a well-known retailer.

The caller contacts unsuspecting people to tell them their credit or debit card has been fraudulently used at the store.

The ‘security manager’ then asks for the people to give their personal financial details. If people refuse to pass over their details, the ‘manager’ tells them to contact their bank or the gardaí to give them the information.

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They then hang up and in some cases will call the gardaí or bank on the same landline.

However, the fraudsters on the other end of the line will stay on the phone, and an accomplice will pretend to be the gardaí, convincing people to hand over their details.

Gardaí have reported that a number of people have given over their financial details this way, and in some cases have allowed money to be taken out of their bank accounts.

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Do you miss the Milkman? Bring him back – MyMilkman.ie app on #Android & #iOS #Milk #Dairy

Back in my school days I always remember the Milk-man dropping off the milk to my house and indeed my school and things have pretty much changed since then as technology grew fast the House calls from the local milkman also started to taper off,In my time at school I remember we had those bottles we used to puncture with our pencil or thumbs,it was nice to talk to the delivery guy at school and at home but this has almost vanished here where I live but perhaps its a stronger presence in countryside,but now there is a comeback for the traditional way which seems to be a great idea..the fact is its not only milk its also there for dairy produce too..

There is an app now available called My Milkman and it is available on Android and iOS and its in connection with mymilkman.ie

About my Milkman..  A DEDICATED TEAM OF MILKMEN DELIVERING FRESH DAIRY TO YOUR DOORSTEP. SOME OF US HAVING NEARLY FORTY YEARS EXPERIENCE DELIVERING TO YOUR NEIGHBOURS.

 

But now they have come together to deliver an even better service. A 21st century one! They on line because you are, keeping the beating heart of a local delivery service alive and they are injecting even more life into it with the help of some simple-to-use but pretty smart technology.And they have partnered by quality brands you know and trust – Avonmore, Premier, CMP, Golden Vale, Snowcream and Kilmeaden.

The App…

Enjoy the convenience of fresh milk delivered to your door with the My Milkman app.
With My Milkman, you can find your local milkman and set up an account online. Create your weekly order with this app plus add, change and pause your order via the app up to 9pm the night before delivery.

FEATURES.

Download the app today and discover the convenience of having a local milkman deliver your milk direct to your door every week.

• Find your local milkman via the app
• Manage your order via the app
• Choose from a wide range of dairy products, including other essentials like break, eggs and juices
• Add, change or pause your order via the app up to 9pm the night before delivery
• Chose between online and cash payment options
• Supporting local milkmen in your community, across Ireland

How having a milkman helps:

Wake up in the morning feeling fresh and ready to face the day. What better way than with a fresh cuppa, a delicious bowl of cereal, with the kids happy & out to school on time. We can make this happen, by delivering the freshest milk right to your doorstep.
We deliver Fresh milk, Avonmore Supermilk, slimline milk, heart active milk, lactose free milk and many other dairy products such as cream, cheese and butter. Plus we also deliver a wide range of non-dairy essentials such as bread, eggs and juices.

[ Download on Android ] [Download on iOS ]  [ MyMilkman.ie ]

 

Nokia N1 tablet is heading to the UK and Ireland. NOT #Nokia #N1 #Tablet

UPDATE – TechRadar reports its fake Nokia has confirmed to TechRadar that the demo online shop with its branding is in no way connected to itself, and it has no plans to launch the Nokia N1 tablet in any new countries yet. 

The Nokia N1 tablet has been a huge hit but very hard to get hold of but now that is about to change for Ireland and UK fans who have being trying to get the tablet.

Nokia N1 official specifications

7.9-inch (2048 × 1536 pixels) IPS LED-backlit display at 326 ppi with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection
2.3 GHz quad-core 64-bit Intel Atom Z3580 processor with PowerVR G6430 GPU
2GB LPDDR3 RAM, 32GB of internal storage
Android 5.0 (Lollipop) with Nokia Z Launcher,PlayStore
8MP rear camera, 1080p video recording
5MP front-facing camera
Dimensions: 200.7×138.6x 6.9; Weight: 318 g
Wolfson WM8958E, independent audio codec
WiFi 802.11/b/g/n/ac Dual Band (2X2 MIMO), Bluetooth 4.0
5300 mAh lithium polymer battery

GSM arena reports…

NokiaShop UK will be offering the slate, but you can only register your interest for now. Once it becomes available for order, you will be able to purchase one. Until now the Nokia N1 was available exclusively in China in Taiwan since the beginning of 2015.

The company behind NokiaShop isn’t Nokia itself, but a third-party firm called Colourful (2018) Limited.So if its the real deal we dont know for 100% Still, they promise official support and warranty for the Nokia N1. This is hardly surprising and the Nokia N1 slate isn’t made by Nokia either, it’s a Foxconn creation.The tablet is priced at £219/€314  which is a tad high and you will be able to order it in the coming weeks . It’s yet to be confirmed if this is the original or a China import.. Keep that in mind.

This is good news if you have been waiting to pick one of these tablets up,will you pick one up  ???? You can register HERE

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Olio Gold and Rose Gold Collections.Only 100 in each. #Olio #SmartWatch #Wearables

A few months ago Olio launched the Model One watch and this watch is one of the nicest looking smart-watches out there with a kind of Moto 360 look to it,but dont let that put you off,the materials used is not that of a Moto 360 but high quality materials and it looks stunning,Now there is two new flavours available in Gold and Rose Gold but limited to 100 each so you will need to be quick to snap one up if you are on the hunt for a new smart-watch.They are not cheap but the look alone is worth the expense.

Gold Edition

Technical Details

  • MATERIAL

    • 24-karat Gold clad
    • 316L Stainless Steel substructure
    • Brushed with hand polished accents
    • Sapphire crystal
    • Guilloché textured cover artwork
    • Olio’s signature copper rapid-charging coil

  • CONSTRUCTION

    • 47 mm case diameter
    • 12 mm case depth
    • 81 grams with genuine leather band
    • 161 grams with steel link bracelet
    • 50M water-resistant

  • BESPOKE WATCH FACE

    • Clear sky dial with sunfire yellow accents

  • COMPATIBILITY

    • iOS (version 8.0 or higher)
    • Android (version 4.3 or higher)

  • BLUETOOTH

    • Dual-mode Bluetooth 4.0 & LE

 

 

Rose Gold Edition

Technical Details

  • MATERIAL

    • 18-karat Rose Gold clad
    • 316L Stainless Steel substructure
    • Brushed with hand polished accents
    • Sapphire crystal
    • Guilloché textured cover artwork
    • Olio’s signature copper rapid-charging coil

  • CONSTRUCTION

    • 47 mm case diameter
    • 12 mm case depth
    • 81 grams with genuine leather band
    • 161 grams with steel link bracelet
    • 50M water-resistant

  • BESPOKE WATCH FACE

    • Eclipse astral dial with blue turquoise accents

  • COMPATIBILITY

    • iOS (version 8.0 or higher)
    • Android (version 4.3 or higher)

  • BLUETOOTH

    • Dual-mode Bluetooth 4.0 & LE

     

    • Dynamic Visualizations: Olio’s interface maps the busiest parts your day, making personal bandwidth glanceable, while simultaneously creating a dynamic watch face that is unique you.
    • Temporal Streams: Access the right information at the right time, with notifications and information organized into two simple and intuitive time streams—earlier and later.

     

  • Olio Assist: A cloud-based personal assistant that contextualizes and understands your personal preferences to offer insightful and actionable suggestions.
  • Intelligent Actions: You can dismiss or respond to content with a simple swipe, and even have Olio Assist hold your calls/texts and remind you to respond at a later time.
  • Control Hub: Control relevant third party products like thermostats, lights, locks, cars, speakers, and services like payments, directions and music without searching or wrestling for your phone.
  • True Cross Platform Compatibility: Olio is an independent brand and offers freedom to connect with both Android and Apple phones, as well as a wide range of connected hardware products.

 

Check out Oliodevices.com for more

BMW, Audi and Daimler buy Nokia HERE maps. #HERE #Maps #Nokia

There has been much talk of late as to who would buy the mapping business from Nokia but now it looks like its all done,its said that all will have an equal share in the new acquisition.. At the end of June 2015, HERE had 6 454 employees. Nokia plans to report HERE as a discontinued operation from the third quarter of 2015 onwards. HERE will continue to operate as a business of Nokia until the closing of the transaction.

AUDI AG, BMW Group and Daimler AG (the “Consortium”). The transaction values HERE at an enterprise value of EUR 2.8 billion with a normalized level of working capital and is expected to close in the first quarter of 2016, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals. Upon closing, Nokia estimates that it will receive net proceeds of slightly above EUR 2.5 billion, as the purchaser would be compensated for certain defined liabilities of HERE currently expected to be slightly below EUR 300 million as part of the transaction. Nokia expects to book a gain on the sale and a related release of cumulative foreign exchange translation differences totaling approximately EUR 1 billion as a result of the transaction.

Rajeev Suri, President and Chief Executive Officer of Nokia, said: “With this step we complete the latest stage of Nokia’s transformation. We integrated the former Nokia Siemens Networks, divested our Devices & Services business, and have now reached agreement on a transaction for HERE that we believe is the best path forward for our shareholders, as well as the customers and employees of HERE. Going forward, we will focus on our planned combination with Alcatel-Lucent. Once that is complete, Nokia will be a renewed company, with a world-leading network technology and services business, as well as the licensing and innovation engine of Nokia Technologies.”


“I believe today’s announcement is a very good outcome for HERE, its customers and employees. The new ownership structure of HERE will allow us to accelerate our strategy, further scale our business and fulfill our intent to become the leading location cloud company across industries,” said HERE President Sean Fernback.

What do you think of the news ? Do tell us below..