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Facebook introduces Amber Alerts. #Facebook #AmberAlerts #Safety by @jimboireland

Facebook have today said they will now send out Amber Alerts,these have been become a bit more common now especially here in Ireland when a notification goes out to all forms of media and can be pushed to your device,you would also see them on Motorway signs too.

The new initiative will deliver AMBER Alerts to people’s News Feeds in targeted search areas after a child has been abducted and the National Center has issued an alert.

These alerts, which include photographs and other details about the missing child, are shown on mobile and desktop. People can share the alert with friends and link directly to the National Center’s missing child poster, which always has the most up-to-date information about the case.

For years, people have used Facebook to post news articles about missing children and AMBER Alerts. In several cases, someone saw a post or photo in their News Feed, took action, and a child was safely returned.

Law enforcement determines the range of the target area for each alert. The number of alerts people will see depends on how many alerts are issued in their area — some people may see a few each year and many people will likely get no alerts at all. The alerts will appear in News Feed, but will not trigger any notifications to a person’s phone.

Full story over on Facebook NewsRoom

Wireless charging at Mc Donalds in the UK .#WirelessCharging #McDonalds by @jimboireland

Wireless charging is still in its infancy along with NFC i think here in Ireland even though some manufacturers like Nokia and Microsoft have opted to give free wireless charging units with their phones of late,another thing is availability here in Ireland is rather poor and most often again they have to be imported.Not only that other manufacturers that did give chargers away have never been stocked here in retail, Also buying these chargers separately can be expensive which can be off-putting but we are seeing more cheaper ones come on stream.

Aircharge announced an expanded partnership with McDonald’s UK to add 600 wireless charging hotspots at more than 50 McDonald’s restaurants in London and elsewhere.

The expanded rollout comes after a successful initial market test between Aircharge and McDonald’s UK aimed at delivering additional value to customers, while also benefitting the McDonald’s operation.

According to a report from one McDonald’s location, customers were clamoring to access the Qi wireless charging service, prompting many to wait up to 30 minutes so they could.

The Aircharge charging spots were specially designed to be water resistant and easy to wipe clean – perfect for a public environment like a restaurant. And because they’re using Qi, many consumers already have devices that are ready to charge. There are already more than 70 Qi-enable smartphones on the market. During the rollout, Aircharge worked with Desireitnow for data layer support.

Even customers who don’t have a Qi-enabled smartphone can use the provided Aircharge wireless charging receiver. So next time you’re in the UK, make sure you get a wireless charge to go with your chips!

For more information, visit www.air-charge.com

So could this prove usefull here in Ireland,maybe,maybe not but its an interesting move alongside Mc Donalds already offering free Wi-Fi in stores they are helping you stay connected..

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Turn your Iphone 6 into a dual screen device with the popSlate case By @VicenteA_George #Iphone #IOS #popSlate

Many of you may not have heard about devices with dual screen built in like the Yotaphone But you’ll want to try this out.

popSlate Screen Case

The popSlate case was made originally for the Iphone 5 and 5S but now there’s a version for your brand new Iphone 6.

Personalize the back of your device

With this case you can have a E-paper display on the back of your phone connected through bluetooth that can be use for either shown some pictures or have a quick glance of information without need to unlock your phone (saving a lot of battery)

E-paper display

According to them the case last a entire week on a single charge.

Take a look at the oficcial promo.

popSlate also have thier proper app where you can share your photos and content with the community (with Instagram integration)

See it in action

The popSlate case cost $130 available in white and black

You can pre-order yours here: PopSlate.com

Are you going to pick one for you? Let us know in the comments! And if you already have one, tell us your experience!

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Combine fun selfie videos and quotes with #Dubsmash by @jimboireland #Andriod #iOS #Apps

Dubsmash is a new app thats gained much attention of late and its easy to see why,i have had a few clips sent to me from friends but never looked into it that much partly to been too busy but i have had the chance now to have a good look at the app and the feedback its been getting and in short is that everyone loves it.

How it works..

Well its simple ,you download the app to your compatible device and its simple to proceed from there.There is a huge array of preloaded scenarios for you to pick from such as Animals,Comedy,Horror,Cartoon,Swag,Business,Sci-Fi,Love,Food,Musicals,Parody,Action Heros,Video Games,Politicians,Sports,Names,Tv Shows.

On opening the app you can create a Dub,see your dubs,send feedback,pick a language,In Settings you can decide if you want push notifications on a daily or weekly basis or no notifications,im sure that option will never be used,you do not use an app like this not knowing what others are doing with the app.

Above is a portion of the list as mentioned earlier which is pretty impressive there is no shortage of items to pic from at all ,once in this list there is a drop down menu then hosting more to pick from so you will not fall short on being creative or funny or whatever your mood maybe there is plenty here to pick from and you will also have fun looking at what is there too..

Overall im impressed with this app and its a great idea, the fact you can share the recording to WhatsApp or facebook messenger direct from the app itself, you can also save it to your gallery and share further afield,all my samples came through Viber so we can say it works a treat..Dubstep is free to download too..

Download below.

 

 

KODAK announces an Android smartphone, the IM5 ,by @jimboireland #Kodak #IM5

There was rumors a while ago about Kodak announcing a smartphone now its official,kodak would be the last people you would think to announce such..

The phone will be cheap coming in at around €229 euro  when it launches sometime in March.The device was made by a company called BULLIT.

 

 

This smartphone is running Android 4.4.2 KitKat and has an octa-core 1.7GHz MediaTek processor. It has a 5-inch 1,280×720-pixel IPS display and feels lightweight, coming in at just 4.23 ounces (120 grams). It’s got a matte black finish and chrome band around the edges.

Other specs include 8GB of internal storage and 1GB of RAM. The phone is also dual-SIM, which means you can use two different cell phone networks on it at the same time.Camera wise we have a 13MP rear camera and 5MP front facing.

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Samsung Portable SSD T1 – The fast, safe, stylish storage drive.#Samsung #Storage.by @jimboireland

Samsung have always wowed us with TVs and phones and of course tabs but this year Samsung have announced something small that is actually big,when it comes to what it can do.SSD drives are popular today but portability wins and this new Storage drive is the size of a credit card,yes its that small,well almost..

To say how fast it is,its quick you could transfer 3GB  Movie in 8 seconds.there will be three models available when its launched starting  with a 250GB,500GB and 1TB and its estimated to cost from €150 which is not bad at all..Its expected to launch next month..

Bring style into your digital life

Let your portable portfolio be an expression of your trend setting style. The T1’s sleek premium design is accentuated by its slim compact design, primed for chic portability. Plus, It’s been designed with laser patterning and black chrome metalizing finishing. How cool does that sound? Even the T1 custom cable has been designed for style with its jet black color. Take a look and see.

 

 

Check out Samsung for full details.

 

 

LG G Flex 2 is announced at #CES its also self healing. by @jimboireland #LG #FLEX2

LG sre no stranger to the market today although the mobile phones do not get much love in Ireland despite how fa they have come since the LG G2 and G3 which are remarkable devices that never got to see the light of day by our operators and this left avid LG fans having to import the devices from the UK or EU.

Having had the G3 myself they have really stepped up the mark in the last two years and now offer some strong competition for the likes of Samsung and HTC.

The screen is curved to a 700mm radius and the rear at 650mm.It sports a 3000 mAh battery which should see the average user through the day without and issues,for power users this may vary.It has a special coated glass which was developed by LG and said the be stronger than Gorilla Glass 3..It has an LG Developed P- OLED display and 1080p resolution

The Flex 2 will come with a Snapdragon 810 ,and has Android Lollipop 5.0 out of the box which also will be welcome to potential buyers,It also sports 2GB RAM and will come in 16/32GB variants plus the option to take micro sd cards which will also another welcome addition for those who are interested.

It has a 13MP rear camera with ios and laser auto focus,same as the LG G3 which takes really nice photos.The rear camera is only a 2.1 MP which is acceptable for most.The Flex 2 will be available in several colours such as Flamenco Red and Platinum silver ,its not know if we will see it here in Ireland and mostly likely will not so again we may have to import the device again unless the carriers take it on board,given the past few devices as mentioned before have not been released here this is all we can go on for the moment..

Check out the Flex 2 at LG

 

 

 

 

 

#KitchenTech. Say hello to the kettle with Wi-Fi, by @jimboireland. #iKettle #iOS #Android

This year is set to be a big year with wearables but now we are moving further afield and into the Kitchen.

So how will this change our habits,there will be no need to  rush to your kettle no more and do it from the comfort of your armchair and get it boiling. What is next people will begin to ask but this is the way forward if we like it or not..

This is a world first i might add but this recently went on sale over the Christmas but is making noise at CES in Las Vegas and they are also not expensive either starting at £99.99 and then move up from there..Going forward would this idea and what’s ahead make us lazy ?

 

 

iKettle is the first Wi-fi kettle that can be controlled remotely via your iPhone or Android smart phone.

This truly innovative digital kettle allows you to boil it remotely from your bedroom when you wake up, or when you’re on your way home from work. The iKettle is smart, it will tell you when your hot water is ready to pour, remind you to refill and tell you when the kettle is empty.

The iKettle incorporates five main digital features, a ‘keep warm’ mode and four temperature settings. This allows you to boil the kettle at the right temperature for a specific type of tea or blend to avoid any bitter tastes.

A large 1.8L capacity ensures you can cater for friends and family easily, whilst an easy one touch set up requires minimum fuss. An auto shut off with boil dry protection is on hand for peace of mind and its sleek stainless steel design with soft touch handle guarantees that the iKettle will look the part in any modern kitchen.

 

 

Key Specifications:

  • Wireless
  • Works on Android 4+ and Apple iOS7+
  • 2.4Ghz router required
  • 2400W
  • High Grade Stainless Steel
  • UK Plug

Check out the Range over here at Smarter iKettle UK