Video Review – #Nokia5 Low profile wallet carbon fibre texture case. @TerrapinCases

Our NOKIA 5 has finally arrived and the first case we check out from our good friends at Terrapin Accessories is the Low Profile Leather Wallet Case with a carbon fibre finish which looks the part and will ensure your new device is fully protected from all angles. Check out the video review and images below and if there is any questions feel free to ask on any of our social chanells linked on the top right and bottom of page.

Features..

  • Integrated viewing stand
  • Card slots plus section for cash
  • Full screen protection
  • Raised edge for protection of camera lens
  • Ports and buttons fully accessible
Pocket friendly with integrated wallet

The cases features a super slimline design that adds minimal bulk to the phone. It fits easily in your pocket or handbag for everyday use and includes card slots so you don’t need to carry a separate wallet.

Note: Cards should be inserted with the magnetic strip on the right hand side of the slots (towards the phone) as this will ensure they are protected from rare cases of demagnetization.

Custom designed to fit like a glove

This superbly crafted case is custom designed to fit the Nokia 5 perfectly. Precision cut-outs for camera and ports mean you can take photos, charge your phone and listen with headphones without removing the case. All buttons can be used with ease.

Watch films and video chat in comfort

The Nokia 5 case has an integrated multi-angle hands free viewing stand that makes it perfect for video chat and multimedia use.

Advanced phone & screen protection

This Nokia 5 case provides total protection for every aspect of your phone, including the screen. The phone is firmly secured in a form fitting inner shell to ensure there’s no risk of it popping out if dropped. The leather flip cover protects the screen when closed and helps prevent breakages in the event of a fall.

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Review – Nokia 5 “body case” with built in kickstand from @TerrapinCases #Nokia5

Our next case up from Terrapin Accessories is the body case with a built in kickstand which offers ultimate protection and also has the built in kickstand which enables you to conusme media without the need to remove your phone from the case like some case do.This all round so far is my favourite case with rubbers corners and feet a ledge on the front which also allows you to put the device face down and the the best part is as mentioned the kickstand for hassle free media consumption,check the image gallery below and video for more and if you have any quesitons fire away.

Features

  • Grippy silicone exterior holding points
  • Hands-free kickstand
  • Raised lip for screen and camera lens protection
  • Ports and buttons fully accessible
Advanced dual layer protection

The Nokia 5 case has a unique design which incorporates a silicone front perimeter with a tough hard polycarbonate outer shell. The result is a case that provides impact protection and shock dissipation for your phone. Your screen is also protected when lying face down due to the raised lip silicone perimeter.

Custom designed to fit like a glove

This superbly crafted case is custom designed to fit the Nokia 5 perfectly. Precision cut-outs for camera and ports mean you can take photos, charge your phone and listen with headphones without removing the case. All buttons can be used with ease.

Super grip holding points

With exposed silicone sections built into the exterior shell, this Nokia 5 case provides extra grip precisely where needed. It can be more securely held in the palm of the hand and helps prevents falls from slippery surfaces.

Use hands-free on any surface

The Nokia 5 case features a handy built in kick stand so you can put it down on any surface for hands free use.

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Unboxing and walkaround – The Nokia 5 #Nokia5 #Nokia #HMDGlobal #Ireland

Our Nokia 5 has finally arrived sim free which we will now be testing over the next few weeks,today we do a quick unboxing and compare it to the Nokia 3 and 6 and talk about those two devices to compared to this mid ranger which can be bought here in Ireland on the Three network and Argos. Any questions feels free to ask below and we also have some cases coming to keep the Nokia 5 safe from harms way should it be dropped be sure to tune in for those reviews coming your way very soon…

Outside
  • Seamless metal body that fits perfectly in your hand
  • Convenient fingerprint sensor
  • Bright fully-laminated and polarized 5.2” HD display with sculpted Corning Gorilla Glass
  • 13 MP autofocus camera on the back, 8 MP camera on the front
  • Available as both single SIM and dual SIM variants
Inside
  • Clean and clutter-free Android Nougat with regular updates
  • Latest generation Qualcomm® Snapdragon 430 processor designed for excellent battery life and improved graphics
  • NFC for easy sharing of your content
  • A MicroSD card slot with support up to 128 GB
  • 16 GB storage for all your stuff

 

The @IrishResearch Appoints New Director Peter Brown #Research #IRC

The Irish Research Council has announced the appointment of Peter Brown as its new Director.Mr. Brown was appointed following a public recruitment process, and will assume the role with immediate effect. 

The mission of the Irish Research Council is to enable and sustain a vibrant research community in Ireland by supporting excellent researchers in all disciplines from arts to zoology.

Previously, he served as Deputy Director of the Council (2015 to 2017) and Senior Manager with the Higher Education Authority (2003 to 2014), based in the Skills and Engagement unit and National Office for Equity of Access to Higher Education.  In the past, he has also held roles with Dublin Institute of Technology and in the private sector.

Mr. Brown has been Interim Director of the Irish Research Council since May 2017, following the departure of former Council Director Dr. Eucharia Meehan earlier this year.

 

Commenting on his appointment, Professor Jane Ohlmeyer, Chair of the Irish Research Council, said: “The Irish Research Council is delighted to announce Peter Brown as our new Director.

“The richness of Peter’s experience, his commitment to basic frontier research and excellence across all career stages and disciplines, and his track record in successfully delivering major research projects make him an ideal fit for this role.”

Mr. Brown said his priority in his role as Director will be to consolidate the Council’s unique role within the Irish research eco-system.

“Support for individual researchers across all disciplines and career stages is a necessary and indeed vital component of a modern, advanced research system,” he said.  “By investing in exceptional individuals working at the cutting edge of new knowledge, we future-proof Irish research and its place in a globally-connected world.

“I am looking forward to leading the Council on this agenda over the coming years, working closely with Council members, a very committed staff team, the Higher Education Authority and Department of Education and Skills, and the wider set of research stakeholders.”

Further information about the Irish Research Council is available at www.research.ie.

Top UK Organisations Still Too Exposed to #CyberThreats According to New RiskIQ Research

This morning, leader in digital threat management, RiskIQ reveals its latest report on the current cyber security threats existing amongst the FT30. With cyber criminals on the prowl to exploit the UK’s largest organisations, and vulnerabilities found comparable to Equifax, protection of an ever expanding digital attack surface is crucial in preventing millions more falling victim. For more read the press release..

Unpatched web infrastructure and de-centralised web management practices are leaving UK organisations vulnerable to cyber-attacks and high profile data breaches. New RiskIQ research reveals a loss of control amongst the FT30, expanding their digital attack surface and opening doors to cyber criminals.

New insight exposes five key areas leaving businesses exposed to cyber-attack as a result of increasing digital transformation, including: servers and frameworks, certificates, test site, data collection, and  web management. Cyber criminals are constantly researching organisations’ digital footprints and exploiting known vulnerabilities. Worryingly, RiskIQ discovered 5,127 at risk servers and 2,045 at risk frameworks among the UK’s top 30 firms. This is an average of 171 at risk servers and 68 at risk frameworks currently existing per organisation.

When assessing the public websites of the FT30, a total of 99,467 live websites were discovered; an average of 3,315 websites per business. Such expansive digital presence is the result of digital transformation efforts which can often result in the loss of security control, leading to  opportunities for cyber adversaries to exploit weaknesses and access critical business and customer information.

Whilst businesses continue to be exposed to risk outside of the firewall, there is simultaneously an impact on consumer trust and long-term business success. For example, expired or untrusted certificates result in warning messages that dent consumer confidence and can lead to disengagement. The research uncovered an average of 35 expired certificates and 250 untrusted certificates per organization.

Risk is also present when it comes to data collection within the FT30. If done insecurely, this can lead to loss or fraudulent use of customer data, whilst impacting a business’s reputation and revenue. A total of 13,194 instances of data collection through login or input forms was discovered, of which over a quarter (29%) had no encryption, and 5% were using old encryption algorithms or expired certificates.

Fabien Libeau, VP RiskIQ, EMEA says, “Gaining visibility over an ever expanding web presence isn’t a simple task. We have recently seen the consequence of Equifax losing control of its infrastructure and web assets before falling victim to cyber-crime and impacting millions of customers. It is crucial that other organisations don’t follow suit by ensuring their digital attack surface is constantly monitored, kept under control and secure from cyber adversaries on the prowl.”

The full UK FT30 report and findings can be found here.

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First look at Virtuali-Tee #AR #VR #Eductaion #Curiscope

VR/AR has kind of nosedived the last year and hopefully this will turn around and I am a huge fan with lots of headsets an testing apps quite often. One great use of VR /AR which is now getting some attention is in education which is useful and also fun and for kids its really a good way of learning rather than looking at boring pictures in a book or again drawings on the blackboard,this kind of technolology puts it in your face and I find it has a longer lasting effect which is much better..

 

Two recent things for example in this area is INVIVO and VEATIVE which I have tried and tested and continue to test with VEATIVE which is edcuational VR for the classroom.. This new product from Curiscope is a simple genuis idea and can be shared via Airplay and Chromecast to the masses and its cost effective too and I have started testing it out with my child here and she loves the idea and not only does it use AR it can work with VR headsets. Check it out below and if there is any questions in the interim drop us a note below or get us on social.  You can also follow the guys below on the links provided..

Ireland’s Red Alert forces thousands of companies to work remotely. #Ophelia #Abodoo

Many companies in Ireland are ‘going remote’ today (16.10.17) for the first time, out of necessity rather than choice. With the arrival of Storm Ophelia to Ireland, forcing school closures, limited public transport and warnings for people to stay in-doors, Abodoo are highlighting reasons why companies should encourage remote working all year round. Sadly though some services will have to continue like first repsonders and so on and other major businesses will have to have staff on the ground but going remote is an option and perhaps some have chose to ignore perhaps until now.

Top 7 reasons to go remote with your workforce:

Remote workers save, on average, between €2,000 and €7,000 and hundreds of hours of travel time per year – just by removing their daily commute.

82% of those who work from home report lower stress levels as a result.

58% of companies in Ireland (in a 2016 survey of 540 companies) confirmed they are investing in cloud technology, of which 46% confirmed this would benefit remote working.

15% of large multinational companies in Ireland now support home-working, and this figure is increasing year on year.

Companies that promote remote working report an increase in staff retention of over 50 per cent; and a reduction in absenteeism of 63%.91% of companies that facilitate remote working experience increased productivity.

Companies will save an average of €11,000 per employee that is remote and many start by implementing a hybrid or flexible model.

Abodoo, the online platform that connects employers directly with professionals who want to work remotely, has attracted support from the IDA and open eir.

Vanessa Tierney, co founder of Abodoo is a champion of flexible working. She stated today: “More and more companies want to find great remote workers. Until Abodoo there was no dedicated job platform for connecting employers and workers in Europe. We have made it free to access and have a panel of experts on hand to support companies in their workforce transition

“Ireland and the UK have some of the best national fibre roll out initiatives in Europe, which will bring huge flexibility for where employees work.”

Employers and those seeking remote-working careers can register now at http://www.abodoo.com.

Universal Pictures Combines Snapchat and OOH for Scary Results, First time in Ireland.

As the Halloween horror season draws near, Universal Pictures has teamed up with Kinetic, the leading agency in helping brands connect with and activate their audiences while on the move, and Mediacom, media agency, to promote ‘Happy Death Day’, an up-coming thriller in cinemas across Ireland on October 20th. Out of Home advertising and Snapchat are being effectively merged to drive engagement with the general public around the new release. The innovative OOH campaign features a unique SnapCode, which consumers are encouraged to ‘Snap to Unlock’ if they dare.

– First time ‘Snap to Unlock’ has been used on OOH in Ireland

– Combination utilised to promote the up-coming thriller ‘Happy Death Day’

 The trend of combining OOH and Snapchat is a global movement, and as the leading agency in activating brands and audiences on the move, Kinetic is the first OOH agency to utilise the ‘Snap to Unlock’ function on OOH in Ireland. Passers-by simply open their Snapchat App and snap the Happy Death Day poster which contains a ‘Snap to Unlock’ code. They are then transported to the movie trailer with an option to purchase cinema tickets.

Pictured L-R: Eoghan Kennefick, Account Executive, Mediacom: Eoin Carroll, Account Executive, Kinetic; David Burke, General Manager, Universal Pictures International Ireland

 

Commenting on the campaign, David Burke, General Manager, Universal Pictures International Ireland said: “Universal Pictures is delighted to be the first advertiser in Ireland to use the Snap to Unlock function on OOH for Happy Death Day.  Working with Kinetic and Mediacom, we are always looking for new and innovative ways to engage with our audiences.  Integrating OOH and mobile allows to reinforce our message in both the physical world and the mobile space increasing our reach and relevancy.”

The campaign is running from 9th – 22nd October to contextually link in with the Halloween season. To engage with relevant target audiences, the strategically planned campaign can be seen in Ballsbridge, which is in close proximity to the Nightmare Realm at RDS, Ireland’s number one scare attraction.

 

Susan Murtagh, Account Director, Kinetic said: “OOH and Mobile applications are perfect partners. Research tell us that 68% of mobile activity is done on the go, while Snapchat is particularly relevant for younger target audiences. At Kinetic, we seek to digitally extend OOH to mobile, social and other interactive platforms. By combining OOH with Snapchat in this innovative campaign for Universal Pictures, we are driving people to take action in context.”

In addition to Digital OOH, the unique campaign can be seen across other Out of Home formats including Luas Portraits, Campus screens and 6 sheets. Universal Pictures ‘Happy Death Day’ goes on general release from Friday, 20th October 2017.

Vanishing Point Media in Post-Production on VR Thriller, “The Hidden” #VR #TheHidden

Produced by Annie Lukowski & BJ Schwartz of Vanishing Point Media, The Hidden is a VR thriller that allows you to step into the shoes of an undocumented immigrant as you watch your daughter being grilled by two ICE officers while you hold your breath hiding. 

The story follows Sophia, a young Mexican-American woman living in rural America, as she is harangued, first verbally and then physically, by suspicious ICE officers. The piece, which stars Cassie Hernandez (NCIS: New Orleans), proves virtual reality’s unparalleled ability to align audiences with a character’s subjectivity, and provides an effective vehicle for commentary on sensitive, real life events like immigration raids.

Currently in post-production, the project evokes tension by using VR to place the viewer in different roles throughout thestory, including letting them see events through the perspective of a family member hiding within the home. The goal of theexperience is two-fold: revealing both the tactics used by ICE, and enabling viewers to step into the perilous shoes of undocumented immigrants. Ultimately, the film serves as a testament to the utility of VR as a medium to amplify tension, drama and empathy, while also showcasing its ability to add depth and emotion to the physical set and surrounding.

“We were made really aware that the power of virtual reality is to put the viewer in the shoes of another soul, and in a place and under a threat that you never would be yourself,” explained BJ Schwartz, who co-directed the film alongside fellow filmmaker Annie Lukowski. 

“As important as the social issues are to us, VR really needs to be a compelling entertainment medium,” Lukowski added. “To get the message across, you really need to entertain audiences. So we landed on the thriller genre.”

Lukowski and Schwartz are the co-founders of the VR production company Vanishing Point Media. Previously, the company has produced digital content and 360 videos for brands such as Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Banana Republic, and Stan Lee’s L.A. Comic-Con. The Hidden will stand as both the company’s longest project to date, as well as its first original narrative piece. 

“The Hidden really reaffirmed for me that VR is truly the director’s medium,” Lukowski surmised, remarking on the production process. “By shooting long master takes, you really have to guide the actor through an entire performance. You can’t craft a performance in editorial…you don’t have that safety net that comes with traditional films. For this, you have to get theperformance on set, which is a challenge and so much fun for both the director and actors. I just loved working with theactors on this project.”

The Hidden has recently wrapped up production and will be released in early 2018. It was produced by Charles Uy and stars Cassie Hernandez, Christian James, Gustavo Quiroz, Gonzalo Bouza, Geoffrey Kennedy, Darren Campozzi and Mike Tarnovsky.

Image credits  – Peter Cramer.