The Nokia OZO VR Camera has been finally given a price,though not for the consumer ie,the average joe soap who likes phones its going to cost you a hefty $60.000 Yes that’s correct.You can pre-order it with a $5.000 deposit and its expected to ship in Q1 2016..There is also a line of accessories to chose from to that have big numbers to match..It looks cool but this is for professionals only but if you want to own one there is nothing to stop you…
Goldgenie are a regular feature here for their niche products,niche because its mainly for the rich and famous,or fans that are minted and want to have their devices blinged out Goldgenie style,the devices do look much better than the original but are blinged out with gold plating and diamonds and more,not only that you get a custom case which also looks quite cool,so if you have some cash to spare check out the latest offering from the guys at Goldgenie..
Goldgenie are proud to launch the iPhone 6s Diamond RockStar within its new luxury customised iPhone collection. The phone will be available in fine finishes of 24K Gold, Rose Gold or Platinum and will be embedded with 800 VS1 diamonds.
This style will be sold in black, with the black lines at the back perfectly accenting the sparkling brilliant cut diamonds. The phone is perfect for those who like luxury with a glamorous rock n roll edge and will cost £10,000 ex VAT. Further customisation may be added to the phone with a laser engraving at the back and customers may choose a meaningful symbol, name or special motto to make the phone truly their own.
Finished in lustrous warm tones of 24K Gold or Rose Gold or a cooler mirror-like coat of Platinum, the iPhone 6s Diamond RockStar will be available to pre-order from Monday 31st August with a 50% deposit. Make sure to register here and be the first to know when Goldgenie’s pre-order event starts.
Yes you read that correctly,there is now an app to talk to others whilst you are sitting on the big white telephone,that be the toilet for those who never have heard that saying….Mostly when i go to the loo i check my twitter or play a quick game of pool or 4 pics one word ,the last thing i would be doing to talk to someone but now you can if this is your thing.You will try it out though,you can even describe your poo to others which is rather crap talk..
Last year this was initially launched on kickstarter by Ricardo Gruber but only raised €184 of a €10,000 goal.The app is also about hygiene awareness too..
“While this idea sounds both funny and a little bit ridiculous, it’s our approach on trying to have a positive impact in the world. How? We hope to connect Pooductive with some big charities that focus on both clean water and improving hygiene in developing countries. However, the hype around our app came very quickly and unexpectedly, which means that the “charitable” aspect of Pooductive has not yet been launched. We’re working as fast as we can to realise our mission and get the charities we have already connected to – on board. We hope that through this, Pooductive can have a positive impact – which has always been our intention.”
Described as follows – Think of it as a magical place where people from around the globe can anonymously meet to enjoy their time of zen, peace and tranquility together, by conversing, philosophising and sharing ideas with each other. You can add friends, have group chats or simply enjoy a 1 on 1 conversation.
You could simply call it a messaging app if you wanted to, but it’s so much more. It’s a community, made up of people who are all in the same position as you…pardon the pun. And that is the exact reason why it is so much better and more entertaining then simply reading the back of a shampoo bottle or just playing any other odd game.
Its free and if you fancy chatting to somone in the world whilst you poo you can download HERE
Its a big day for iDMobile in Ireland today as the new MVNO from Carphone Warehouse is set to shake up the mobile industry and with plans that will be hard to beat,with this the consumer can decide rather than be given set plans which are on offer,one big thing is goodbye to the 2 year contracts too which will be most welcome.
Shane Lynn explains..
iD mobile launches today Thursday the 20th of August and set to deliver some welcome competition in the mobile industry
KillBiller, Ireland’s independent mobile plan recommender app, have reviewed their pricing structure and found that iD will significantly undercut many of their competitors
The flexibility of iD’s pricing is at odds with many other Irish operators who lock consumers into 2-year contracts.
Based on our analysis, the packages that will suit a large number of people will be 3GB data, 250 minutes, and 100 texts – matching the usage profile of smartphone users at the moment. This will come in at a cost of €18.50 per month.
All iD plans are available in the KillBiller application
KillBiller is the perfect tool for people who want to work out what package is best for them, and all pricing and switching details are now available.
Impact of iD on competitiveness in the Irish mobile market
KillBiller analysed a database of over 15,000 Irish mobile users and over 350 plans as part of a comprehensive report. The report looks at the impact of iD, as Ireland’s newest mobile operator, on the Irish mobile market.
iD will be the most competitive 4G operator for over 75% of Irish customers.
Its closest competitor in the 4G space will be Three, who will have the cheapest 4G plan for 14.3% of users.
When you consider both 3G and 4G, iD will be the best value for just under one in three Irish smartphone users (31.5%).
Tesco Mobile is the cheapest overall for four in ten users (42.4%), however, it should be noted that none of the Tesco Mobile plans include 4G data.
Vodafone is the most expensive operator on 3G and 4G; it is only best value for 1.8% of users.
iD will have 125 possible plan combinations. This means a lot of choice for consumers, but may lead to confusion in selecting the right plan.
iD report that users can change their allocations during a contract. This is welcome for consumers as many contracts are fixed for periods of 18 or 24 months.
There is no 4G price premium on iD plans
Prepay and Billpay plans are the same price and handsets are priced separately.
The average SIM-only plan on iD will cost customers just €20.81 per month, this is €166* per annum less than the average billpay cost per user across the Irish market.
*Based on ComReg Average Revenue Per User (ARPU) and assuming all users in the KillBiller dataset are billpay customers. ARPU is the average monthly revenue per user as defined by the ComReg.
About KillBiller
KillBiller is an independent industry commentator that is focused on finding the best value in the mobile market. Our mobile app allows consumers to compare all mobile plans in Ireland against their own usage to find the best deals. We’re experts on all things mobile in Ireland.
Facebook has announced a something new,When I see that something new term coined I often cringe wondering what to expect, however this is exclusive to celebrities. Starting today, verified athletes, musicians, politicians, and “other influencers” will be able to share live video with their fans.
Facebook say – Today, we’re excited to introduce Live, a new way for public figures to share live video from Mentions with their fans on Facebook. With Live, public figures can take fans behind the scenes, host a Q&A, share announcements, and more — all in real time.
Whether you have an established fan base or want to build up your audience, Live is a new way for you to connect authentically with your fans in the moment. When you start a Live video, it will appear in News Feed for your fans to comment, like and share with their friends. People who have recently interacted with your posts will also receive a notification when you start your broadcast.
Interact directly with fans and other public figures, in real time.
During your broadcast, you’ll see the number of viewers and a real time stream of comments from people tuning in. You can respond to comments live during the broadcast, or choose to hide comments.
Keep your video for fans to view later.
After your broadcast has ended, your video will be published to your Page so that fans who missed it can watch at a later time. If you’d rather not keep the video, you can also remove it from your Page at any time.
Starting a live broadcast from Facebook Mentions is easy:
Tap on Post and then tap on the Live Video button.
Add a description for your broadcast and tap the Go Live button when you’re ready.
During your broadcast, you’ll see how many viewers you have and can respond to comments live. You can also hide comments or switch the front and back cameras of your phone.
End your broadcast when you’re done by tapping on the Stop button.
Your video is automatically saved to your Facebook Page for fans to view later. However, you can remove it at any time, just like any other post.
No its not a step closer to making phones as Nokia fans would like to hear, but it is happening hopefully next year but this strengthens the telecoms and networks end of things so it is good news regardless…The deal puts Nokia among the global market leaders in networks.The European Commission that the two companies have enough to not raise major competition issues differences.
Approval by the European Commission follows previously disclosed antitrust clearances in Brazil and Serbia and the expiration of the antitrust review period in the United States. In addition, the parties confirmed today they have received further antitrust clearances from Albania, Canada, Colombia and Russia. Both companies will continue to cooperate with the remaining authorities to close their reviews as quickly as possible.
The transaction remains subject to approval by Nokia shareholders, Nokia holding over 50.00% of the share capital of Alcatel-Lucent on a fully diluted basis upon completion of the public exchange offer, receipt of other regulatory approvals and other customary conditions. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2016.
The Band Play has been announced and what an odd name,The Band Play runs Android 5.1 Lollipop, and has a 5-inch display with 720 x 1280 pixels. There’s a 13 MP rear camera with laser auto focus on the back, and a 5 MP wide-angle camera on the front. Powered by a 64-bit quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor, the new LG smartphone also features 2 GB of RAM, 16 GB of expandable internal memory, and a 2,300 mAh removable battery.It is not know as to what the availability of this particular device will be as yet and perhaps just solely for Korea.
Amazon would be a place where most people buy tech of some sort be it mobiles or accessories and more,even myself i buy quite a bit from Amazon and often spend a small fortune on shipping depending on the items origin. For the best deals on cases and phones i find the FR or DE sites the best .When it comes to cases in particular you would spend a fraction of the price you pay here but get crippled on shipping fees.
Bloomberg reports
Amazon.com Inc. is introducing free shipping on thousands of popular, smaller items — makeup, mobile phone accessories, earplugs — in its Web store, without requiring a minimum order.
The new initiative applies to all customers, including those not enrolled in Amazon Prime, the annual membership program that includes two-day shipping, the company said on Tuesday. Amazon is using the free shipping program to target cost-conscious shoppers, a group that EBay Inc. is courting.
The new offer gives online shoppers an opportunity to order inexpensive goods one at a time without worrying that shipping costs are more than the price of the item or feeling compelled to buy additional products to meet a free-shipping threshold. The service covers items that weigh 8 ounces (230 grams) or less, which usually cost no more than $10. Delivery will take four to eight business days from a new shipping hub in Florence, Kentucky, specifically stocked for the program dubbed Fulfillment by Amazon Small and Light.
Most of the inventory will come from hundreds of third-party merchants that give Amazon a cut of each sale for handling storage, packaging, delivery and customer service. It is Amazon’s latest move as an online marketplace and logistics company connecting buyers and sellers.
Offering free delivery of low-cost items is a move to gain market share from competitors such as Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and Target Corp., but it won’t help Amazon become profitable, Mulpuru said.
Last October InBox by Gmail was released via an invite system,we tried it tested it and did not really like it,we also gave away some invites and the reports back where somewhat mixed to say the least.
Now its available with no invite you will be glad to know just announced in a blog post
There is also some new updates too..
Inbox is adding Trip Bundles: All of your emails about a trip will now be bundled together and the most important details (like flight times and hotel reservation numbers) will be available the instant you open Inbox.
More control with Undo Send, Swipe to Delete and Signatures
Being able to control your inbox, like setting your custom Snooze times, is also something you’ve told us matters. So today Inbox is helping you be more productive:
With Undo Send—now for the first time on your phone—you can take back an email right after sending in case you spotted a mistake, or have second thoughts
If you’d rather get rid of messages, you can make ‘Delete’ the default swiping action
If you want to personalize your sent messages, you can now add a custom signature
More ways that Inbox saves you time
You’ve also let us know how much you appreciate a little extra help every now and then—like when Inbox adds phone numbers to Reminders, or finds that flight time in under a second. Today Inbox is adding a few more ways it can be of service:
When you create Reminders in Keep, they’ll now appear in Inbox
When someone emails you a to-do, Inbox might suggest adding a Reminder so you don’t forget
When you get an email from HotelTonight or Eat24, you can now open your reservations and food orders within their app, directly from Inbox
