Category: Tech News

#Mastercard Extends Partnership with Samsung to Deliver #SamsungPay in Europe

Good news for some but how long before will we actually have it here in Ireland,As is Apple Pay is now operational in the UK but its capped at a nominal spend of £30 which will probably rise later on in the year,As is NFC has not took off here yet although the technology has been around some years and mobiles coming with NFC chips built in,what will likely kick off the buzz is when Apple Pay launches.Some companies already here have spoken to Apple about Apple pay but nothing has been set in concrete yet as when it actually launches.

Samsung Pay is scheduled to launch in the U.S. and South Korea later this summer and Samsung is currently working with banks and partners to bring the payment service to Europe.

MasterCard and Samsung Electronics announced they are extending their global partnership leveraging the MasterCard Digital Enablement Service (MDES) to deliver Samsung Pay in Europe.  Samsung Pay is a mobile payment service that will enable consumers to use their Samsung flagship mobile devices to make every day in-store purchases at contactless and mag stripe terminals leveraging NFC and MST technologies. Samsung and MasterCard will together roll out Samsung Pay throughout Europe. Card issuers will be able to connect to the MDES platform and activate the Samsung Pay service upon launch. Cardholders from participating issuers can activate their credit, debit, reloadable prepaid and small business cards in the Samsung Pay service and use their mobile devices to make everyday purchases.

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“With the continued global growth and reliance on connected mobile devices, we are delighted to expand our relationship with Samsung by extending the reach of Samsung Pay and MDES to cardholders in Europe.  Europeans have been leading the way in the adoption of new ways to shop, buy and make a payment. Through our strong partnership with Samsung we look forward to continuing to drive innovation in mobile commerce by creating simple and secure digital payment experiences for consumers,”  said Javier Perez, President of MasterCard Europe.

Samsung however are loosing sales mostly due to the high cost of new devices such as the S6 and S6 Edge and are now looking to lower prices which would not only be a wise move but would be the right move with the fierce competition out there from other manufacturers.

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Canon announces Ultra-High-Sensitivity Multi-Purpose Camera by @Tiwaash #Camera

Canon U.S.A. Inc., has introduced the Company’s first multi-purpose camera, the new ME20F-SH, which delivers exceptionally high sensitivity to capture Full HD video with a minimum subject illumination of less than 0.0005 lux at maximum 75 dB gain setting, equivalent to an ISO sensitivity of over 4,000,000.

Canon’s new multi-purpose camera employs an enhanced version of the 35mm full-frame CMOS sensor for Full HD video use that was originally developed by the Company in 2013. Its compact, modular body design allows easy custom configurations for diverse usage scenarios. While capturing video in extreme low-light conditions often requires the use of infrared illumination a technique that only yields video in black and white, the ME20F-SH camera achieves impressive high-sensitivity performance enabling the capture of color Full HD video with reduced noise in low-light conditions without the need for infrared illumination

With the ability to capture color video in extreme low-light conditions and its simplistic and versatile design, the ME-20F-SH Multi-purpose Camera can be easily incorporated into existing infrastructures and systems to provide high-quality video capture even where subjects might not be seen with the naked eye. Nighttime surveillance and security, cinematic production, reality television, and nature/wildlife documentaries are just some of the ME20F-SH’s many possible usage applications.

Features:

  • Ultra-High-Sensitivity CMOS Sensor Enables Color Video Capture in Extreme Low-Light Conditions
  • Diverse Interchangeable EF Lens Lineup Enables Wide Range of Imaging Possibilities
  • Supports various standard video-recording interfaces

Technical Specifications:

Product name ME20F-SH Multi-purpose Camera
Image sensor 35mm full-frame CMOS sensor (single), effective pixel count: approx. 2.26 million pixels
Minimum subject illumination Less than 0.0005 lux (at maximum 75 dB gain setting, equivalent to an ISO sensitivity of over four million)
Pixel Pitch 19 Microns
Lens mount Canon EF mount (Cinema Lock type)
Optical filters ND filter with two density levels (motorized manual / auto) IR cut filter (motorized manual)
Frame rates 59.94P / 59.94i / 50.00P / 50.00i / 29.97P / 25.00P / 23.98P
Gamma Canon Log, Wide DR, etc.
Video output terminals 3G / HD-SDI BNC jack (output only) Terminal count: 2

1080P / 1080i / 720P
HDMI HDMI connector (output only)
Genlock terminal BNC jack (input only)
Remote terminal φ2.5mm stereo mini-mini-jack (Canon-proprietary protocol)

Round 8-pin jack (for RS-422, Canon-proprietary protocol)
Microphone terminal φ3.5mm stereo mini-jack
AF One-shot AF
Auto-exposure Combined interlocking (iris / gain / ND / shutter)
White balance AWB, color-temperature setting (setting range: 2000 to 15000 degrees Kelvin), natural light, light bulb, Setting A, Setting B
Digital teleconverter 2x, 4x
Power input 4-pin XLR DC11-17V

Terminal block 2-pin jack DC11-17V
Operating temperature 32 degrees F (0 degrees C) to 104 degrees F (40 degrees C)
Body dimensions Approx. 4 inches (102mm) (w) x 4.5 inches (116mm) (h) x 4.4 inches (113mm) (d) (excluding protrusions)
Weight Approx. 2.4 lbs (1.1 kg) (body only)

Stay tuned for more tech buzz.

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Kentucy Fried Chicken to launch “Hi-Tech” bucket that prints photos #KFC #Tech

KFC is said to launch a bucket that can print photos from it to celebrate their 60th anniversary in Canada,The “Memories Bucket” as its dubbed doubles as a Bluetooth photo printer, which connects to your phone wirelessly to print pictures,some will find this interesting especially food loves that  upload to Instagram everything they eat,it dos not look like it will be a worldwide thing but rather a limited edition affair.

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Facebook now allows everyone in Europe to add a legacy contact #Facebook #SocialMedia

What happens to your social media when you die ? Many people often wonder this but social media is something thats talked about most and in recent times digital legacy companies are on the rise to allow users to suggest people to manage your Facebook or Twitter accounts for example..Facebook did however introduce this option to add a legacy contact some months ago but was only for users in the USA,now its for everyone in Europe.

 

 

What is a legacy contact?

A legacy contact is someone you choose to look after your account if it’s memorialized. Once your account is memorialized, your legacy contact will have the option to do things like:

  • Write a pinned post for your profile (ex: to share a final message on your behalf or provide information about a memorial service)
  • Respond to new friend requests (ex: old friends or family members who weren’t yet on Facebook)
  • Update your profile picture and cover photo

You also have the option to allow your legacy contact to download a copy of what you’ve shared on Facebook, and we may add additional capabilities for legacy contacts in the future.

Your legacy contact can’t:

  • Log into your account
  • Remove or change past posts, photos and other things shared on your Timeline
  • Read messages you’ve sent to other friends
    Remove any of your friends

You can now avail of these settings on your desktop and mobile all you need to do is head into your security settings on both…

 

 

Selfie stick owners rejoice,there is a site to tell you if you are banned or not. #SelfieStick

Selfie sticks are a craze right now and also a pain in the ass for some,personally I hate them,they are annoying and pointless in most cases,with mobile phones getting better and devices that have cameras with good front facing cameras like Lumia phones there is no need for them and eventually we hopefully will see the craze slack off.

However people still carry them around like a spare limb and they annoy people with them,quite similar to folks who carry umbrellas and carelessly wave them all over the place..

There is now a site that can tell owners if they are allowed bring their weapon of annoying destruction with them or not,over the last year many places have imposed bans on them which is welcome in my book..

 

CanIBringMySelfieStick.com lists more than 100 attractions around the world, and whether selfie sticks are permitted are not.

Users can search by name, city or country and the website will list relevant locations with either a Yes or a NO.. As seen below we have a few Yes votes here in Ireland…

The website also gives more detailed information where needed, for example, Alton Towers says ‘yes’ to selfie sticks, but not on the rides.

While selfie sticks are the affordable tech gadget of the moment, their increasing use has led to a backlash with many finding them annoying and obstrusive, as well as potential safety concern.

Created by online ticket company AttractionTix.co.uk, the website will soon be adding the ability to submit new attractions.

Selfie stick restrictions are becoming increasingly common and have already been banned from numerous locations including several sports ground, the Museum of Modern Art in New York, London’s National Gallery, and all of Disney’s theme parks.

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The One Plus 2 finally goes official. #OnePlus2 #Tech #Mobile

In the early hours of the morning the much awaited One Plus 2 was unveiled with an exclusive VR launch or you could have used the One Plus launch app..

The OnePlus 2 comes carrier-unlocked with wide range band support for service providers worldwide. And, with dual SIM capabilities, you can connect to two networks simultaneously to travel with ease. Manage your work life and personal life without the need to carry around two phones. It’s one device, for everything.This first device was also sim free and now this being dual sim offers more to customers,the first model was single sim..

The One Plus 2 comes with a Snapdragon 810 (v.2.1) 4GB ram, 64GB storage, 5.5′” display, 3300 mAh battery, FP scanner & dual SIM 4G. But something is missing for some and that is NFC….there is none..perhaps later NFC could be added with a modded cover ??

The OnePlus 2’s laser autofocus system locks in a touch-free and precise focus in under 0.2 seconds. When you prepare to take a picture, lasers automatically scan the scene, finding the ideal focus point. Never miss that perfect shot or let blurriness ruin a perfect moment.The sensor contains large 1.3µm light-collecting pixels—the biggest ever in a 13MP smartphone camera—for unmatched low-light performance. A six-element lens prevents distortion, making sure that photos are clear and crisp. Day or night, make every shot beautiful.The OnePlus 2’s camera app is simple to use but packed with power features, allowing you to fine-tune settings and capture stunning 4K video, slow-motion video, time lapses.

The One Plus will be priced at $329 (€339) for 16GB and $389 (€399) for 64GB variant  and again we have an invite system to get the device,this may annoy some but One Plus say they have more stock this time around so the wait should not be what some users experienced on the first version..The One Plus 2 also comes with style swap covers which gives user more customization this time around too with a removable back cover.Do we have a flagship killer again this year ?? It looks go and we will report soon when we get ours… See more over at OnePlus.. or check out the video below from the you tube master Marques Brownlee.

 

World’s First Smartphone Wireless Charging Monitor, by Samsung #Wireless #Charging

Samsung has announced the Worlds First Smartphone Wireless Charging Monitor the SE 370.this comes in two sizes 23.6 inches and 27 inches. It was bound to happen and Samsung have got here now, Other companies already havE introduced built in Wireless Charging into items such as tables and bedside lockers etc you now  have it for your workspace and really it just saves clutter,will be handy for those who work on PCs all day…

Displays are Full-HD 24-inch display named the S24E370DL, as well as a 27-inch panel, named the S27E370DS. Both screens come with AMD’s anti-flicker gaming tech and a 178-degree viewing angle, making them ideal for gaming..

“Technology should support, not interfere with, active lifestyles. Our customers increasingly rely on mobile devices to obtain information and interact with others; so by doing away with the clutter on their desks, we are helping them to use their mobile devices in a smarter way,” said Seok-gi Kim, Senior Vice President, Visual Display Business at Samsung Electronics. “Through the integration of wireless mobile charging technology, our innovative SE370 monitor dramatically improves efficiency, convenience and connectivity at home and at work – representing another significant milestone in our long history of industry-firsts.”

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Add extra battery & Storage to your Galaxy S6/Edge Thanks to @myIncipio By @VicenteA_George #S6 #Android

Worry about battery problems on your Samsung Galaxy S6/ S6 Edge?

Thinking  if your internal storage is going be enough for this holiday season?

Fear not! The Incipio offgrid battery case is here to cover your back.

The Incipio Offgrid is specially design to recover what use to be a signature of Samsung flagships, the removable back and the micro SD slot, although you’ll need to make one sacrifice, you S6’s sleek profile.

The same features a 3,700mAg backup battery compatible with Samsung Fast Charging, as well as Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0.

What means you can use the QC feature of your phone while using the case.

It also add a card slot which supports microSD cards up to 128GB. what means, if you have the 128gb S6/S6 Edge you can literally double your storage.

Let’s Highlight some of the features:

Thermal Optimization: Prevent your phone from overheats.

Overcharge Protection: Automatic shut off when is fully charge to preserve the battery.

Output Over-Voltage Protection: The case track the voltage output.

Fast Charge Pass-Through Circuitry: Automaticly select between fast charging and traditional charging power sources.

Current Limit Protection: The offGRID Case automatically turn off if the output pass maximum levels.

Near Field Communication Pass-Through: Maintain NFC and contactless payment support.

The only thing preventing this case of being perfect, is that you need to switch between “Battery Mode” and “Storage Mode” (At this stage it doesn’t support both at the same time)

You can find the offGRID at $89.99 and is only available in black.

The box packs pretty much everything you could need:

What’s in the Box?

You can order yours HERE and you could get a 15% off

What do you think of this new case? Are you going to get one? Do you have one? Let us know in the comments below.

Laya Healthcare App. Paperless claims make life easy #Apps #Laya #Health

Laya Healthcare users will be delighted to know there is a new app in which cuts out the paper which is not only time consuming its also good for the environment. With this app you can submit receipts and get claims back much quicker than the traditional way..

The Laya Healthcare App gives members the option to photograph their day to day medical expense receipts and submit directly to our Claims Department for assessment. Not only can you easily and securely submit your day to day expense claims, but you’ll be supporting a cleaner environment, as no paper will be sent to laya healthcare for the completion of your claim. You will also be able to review past claims submitted through the app and your membership details.

Features:
· Easily submit your day to day claims.

· Simply photograph your receipts and add a couple of details.

· Submit one receipt or save them up to submit a few in one go.

· Easily sign up to use the app.

[ Download on Android 4.0 devices and higher ] Download on iOS ]