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The @Viber spammers just wont go away. #Viber #Spammers #Warning

Viber and WhatsApp have been hit with spam much of late and as always its a popular topic and there is much interest here about it,recently we featured several articles on the spam and to date it seems to come and go,this time we have a new number and a name to go along with it,say hello to Sophie.. Presuming its not the real name but a pseudonym its something for you to keep an eye on regardless and ignore any message you get,dont open links and BLOCK…

The number this time is a familiar site which is +79183008186 the number do tend be be international this time the number originates from Russia but country of Origin can be different all the time but you can bet its a group of organised people..

Below is some screenshots of today’s messages and where they lead you to,once again at all costs just ignore,block and be vigilant… See related articles for more on this topic,this would not only apply to Viber but WhatsApp would also get similar..

Samsung launched the Z3 with Tizen in India By @VicenteA_George #Tizen #Samsung

Last year the Korean manufacturer Samsung introduced the Z1 an entry level phone backed up with their own OS Tizen.

Now they decided to extend the family with the new kid on the block the also low-end Samsung Z3

At simple sight the Z3 could easily be mistaken with a member of the Galaxy family, but when we take a closer look we realize that the back is made from plastic.

As said before this is not a high-end model despite the appearance, take a look at the specs:

A 5″ Super AMOLED display (720×1,280)

A Quad-core Spreadtrum chip

1GB of RAM

8GB of internal storage (With Micro SD slot up to 128GB)

8MP rear camera

5MP front-facing shooter with 120-degree

And 2,600mAh battery

All that powered by Tizen OS in version 2.3

In the connectivity department you’ll have WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth® 4.0 BLE, GPS and GLONASS

The only really downgrade is that you will not have 4G connectivity, unfortunately there’s just 3G on board.

Following the steps of his big siblings this little boy also features an “Ultra Data Saving Mode’” that minimizes mobile data usage and an “Ultra Power Saving Mode” for continuous performance with low battery life.

One thing that has the Tizen behind other OS is the lack of apps as you’ll normally hear from any rising OS.

But as a bonus you’ll have the MixRadio app, one of the most personalized music services.

All in all is a good phone for trying new stuff.

The phone is already available to purchase in India for INR 8490 which translate into €114,25 (£84.68) or $131 in your choice of Gold, Black and Silver, but there’s no word about if this model will be available in other countries.

Let us know in the comments if you’re going to get one for yourself o Tweet us at #techbuzzireland

Source: Samsung

Use 1 number across all your devices with AT&T #NumberSync By @VicenteA_George #AT&T #Carrier

One usual complaint from people who own more than one mobile device is that normally they need to carry two cell phone numbers.

Something that all of us dream in the ability to have the same number across multiple device’s , why? Well, maybe we use a Samsung for work because of the OS but we prefer to shoot photos with our Lumia phones for example.

Now that could actually be possible thanks to the folks at AT&T and their new feature NumberSync a new service that aims to share ONE Phone Number and Data Plan across all your mobile devices.

Using their wireless network alongside the pre-existing methods for sharing data plans across devices, AT&T will enable you “basic phone” functions to all your other accessories like tablets or 2-in-1‘s

And it doesn’t need to be connected through Bluetooth or anything you don’t even need to carry your phone, (it doesn’t even have to be turned on!!)

This feature is not manufacturer nor OS restricted they only need to “enable” this ability on the devices in order to work.

Something that happens a lot is forgetting our phones everywhere, now imagine you’re running out of home with your bag and in the middle of the road realize you left your phone out and you need to do and important call, this feature will let you use your tablet (assuming you have one on your bag) to make the call and even send and received messages. Cool isn’t it?

In case you’re wondering about prices, NumberSync will be completely free (the feature, you’ll need to pay you mobile plan).

According to AT&T the first compatible device will be available “Soon” with more coming over the holidays season. They plan to make this feature “the norm” to future connected devices.

What do you think of this? Do you like the idea of using your same phone number on all your gadgets?

Let us know in the comments section below.

Source: AT&T

Find the right pair of jeans with #LikeAGlove. #FashionTech #App #Clothing

We have seen all kinds of weird and wonderful new smart tech over the last few months including boxers and jeans that can charge your mobile phone,now we have something new which the ladies will like,this time its smart leggings called Like A Glove which measures you and with a combined app it will transfer data to your tablet or smartphone and find you the right sized jeans..Leggings will begin shipping early Q1 2016.US/UK/EU and Japan brands are catalogued.

For now you can just pre-order the leggings which cost $39.99 normally $99.99 this would be a handy idea for those who do not like measuring or have not time to do so and it takes just seconds to complete,sadly there is no App to show at the moment that goes along with the product but when it does arrive we will update then..The App will be on Android and iOS.

BLOCKS – The worlds first modular smartwatch. #Blocks #Smartwatch #Kickstarter

We have seen plenty of modular phones announced over the last few months which some dislike greatly and then we have some that do like them,these are designed to make the consumer decide what they want rather than you buy the standard product ready made for you and away you go,choice is something that does lack in the business to some extend but to be able to build your own device from the ground up could be the way forward and maybe even a standard in years to come,this is however is the first attempt to see a smartwatch step into this territory and looks promising..whats more attractive here they claim its also future-proof which will certainly make it appealing..

Check out the video below as it tells us how this will go forward..

https://d2pq0u4uni88oo.cloudfront.net/projects/2123439/video-596115-h264_high.mp4?_=1

It’s time that our smartwatches reflect our individuality. BLOCKS allows you to build a smartwatch that suits your lifestyle, with features that are customized to your needs.

The biggest benefit of BLOCKS over other smartwatches is that it is future-proof. We are forced to upgrade our phones every other year for incremental improvements. This short product cycle has been one of the major criticisms of smartwatches, because watches were always “meant to last”.

It’s simple: Why buy a whole new smartwatch when you can simply snap in a new feature? As technology evolves, so does BLOCKS. New Modules will be released continually, ensuring that you are connected with the latest tech as soon as it comes out. The future is modular.

This will be an open source project which means its not restricted which is brilliant,take the Apple watch for example or an Android watch,there is limitations,here with BLOCKS there is no limitations and the parts are hot swappable to which again is not seen on any current smartwatch,one super example we seen in the video is there is an option to swap out the battery,in the smartwatch world this is great as typically battery life stinks on your smatwatch and this is an easy simple task to do here with BLOCKS..

Grabbed your attention yet ? If so head over HERE for more and check it out..

The NoPhone we unbox it and take a look.. #NoPhone #nomophobia

This is something different and the No Phone has no specs no function AT ALL,you might be asking WFT am I doing with it then,The NoPhone came from a Kickstarter late last year and its designed to help people with nomophobia ie if you cant stop picking up your device hundreds of times a day,or feel the need to, yes i do this and its probably more of a habit than my liking for mobile phones but as I use and test many devices my love for mobiles has taken me into the habit of constantly picking my device up countless times a day and checking notifications,even though I wear smart-watches this is supposed to reduce the pick up count of my mobile but its not enough of a distraction to keep me away from my mobile devices..

Off the cuff we see that there is no expense spared here ANYWHERE from the packing right through and one thing the NO PHONE has going for it its indestructible,so you can drop it as many times as you like,hop it off a wall if someone annoys you and it will return as is with nothing damaged,also good for stress then….You can also nibble on the corners if you wish and you don’t need a case or screen protector,you see it has much going for it,more than you would think..For $10 and $15 for the selfie model its an inexpensive idea to aide you from bad habits and indestructible.
Look at this product like you would e- cigarettes for smokers if you will, it’s aimed at reducing your need constantly pick up your device but physically holding one, this gives you the feeling of a phone but does nothing and over a period of time hopefully reduce your need to constantly check your mobile.

Check out our walk-around of the No Phone and then see more over at The Official NoPhone store

Chromecast 2 now available at Currys and PC World. #Chromecast #Ireland

Chromecast 2 is now available to buy at Currys/PcWorld for the same price as you would find it on the Google Play store which is €39,99,what’s good here is that its not went up on price from its predecessor which is a welcome move.Chromecast is great for casting content from your Android device and is very popular and its an ideal way to mirror your mobile phones screen to a bigger screen… Chromecast comes in Three colours too which is Black,Lemonade and Coral.

Currys Store PC World

HUDWAY Glass watches the road whilst you drive with an App. #Maps #Travel #Kickstarter

Driver safety is always something that’s spoken of here in Ireland and in any other country to be honest and there is only so much the driver themselves can do to ensure of their safety and the safety of others,other than normal rules that apply to keep your car in check there is limits as to how far we can personally go much further to be safe.

Ok so we have already sat navs,mobile phones with apps and on screen displays and some cars have a projection of info which would display on your cars interior windscreen,this kind of technology is often expensive and its not a standard feature on cars but comes option or as standard vehicle dependent and costly.

HUDWAY GLASS is based on similar but reduces distraction because when we do use current sat navs or want to look at our dashboards this takes our eyes off the road and here is how this idea changes this.

https://d2pq0u4uni88oo.cloudfront.net/projects/1773882/video-592755-h264_high.mp4?_=2

HUDWAY have made a universal vehicle accessory that turns your smartphone into a Head-Up Display (HUD) bringing comfort and safety to drivers all over the world. We did it because we’re tired of waiting for others. Because we believe that automotive HUDs are safer than an instrument-panel display or a smartphone.

https://d2pq0u4uni88oo.cloudfront.net/assets/004/628/982/84be934355605a1beccef6bc558f50d0_h264_high.mp4?_=3

Its simple to use this too with simple set up nothing complicated at all..

Step 1: Use any smartphone to start any app that supports HUD mode
Step 2: Place your smartphone on a cradle with its display up
Step 3: You are all set to go!

If this interests you head over to the official Kickstarter page for more,this is a really neat idea and doing quite well as it is on kickstarter