Thanks to all who entered our latest competition for the Ulak defender case for the Galaxy S5,sadly only one winner but stay tuned for a new competition this week..
The winner is Lisa Lynch,well done and we will be in touch to organise shipment of your new case…
https://twitter.com/jimboireland/status/634081289327509505
Well well as the title says, Apple for the first time in history will allow Windows users stream the upcoming launch event on September 9th. Typically you would have needed to be surrounded by Apple devices to do this or find other methods but not this time,is Apple trying to capture some more fans who are fed up with the long wait on a new flagship or are they just waking up to the closed syndrome they typically used over the years ???
The requirements are as follows which are again a bit restrictive but it means less hassle to find a stream elsewhere..But if you have Windows 10 – that’s 75 million of you,but of that 75 million who is actually interested about what Apple have to say on the 9th? Certainly not Windows Phone fans anyway????
Requirements: Live streaming uses Apple’s HTTP Live Streaming (HLS) technology. HLS requires an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with Safari on iOS 7.0 or later, a Mac with Safari 6.0.5 or later on OS X v10.8.5 or later, or a PC with Edge on Windows 10. Streaming via Apple TV requires a second- or third-generation Apple TV with software 6.2 or later.
Tune in here anyway on the day and lets see what Apple have got so show us…….
Snapchat now has a new rival called Kaboom,the difference here though is the user does not need to have the app installed like snapchat currently does to send private photos etc..but you do need it for conversations.The app is only on Android and iOS and not on Windows Phone which is nothing new,even today there is no app Snapchat for Windows Phone users as they seem to dislike the OS and start proceedings to take down anything similar,example being 6snap..
Capture your moment, set it to expire and share it with your friends. You can post your self-destructing message on social media or share it using your favorite messaging platform. Kaboom makes it easy to share with the following in-app options: SMS, Email, Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp and Direct Linking.
Every day, billions of photos and messages are being shared online to exist through infinity. Kaboom gives you full control over what you share online—where you share it and how long it lives.
Share photos & messages on Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp, or SMS and make them disappear after an hour, a day, or a number of views.
– Stay in control of all your text messages and pictures on social networks; have them automatically disappear.
– Your friends will be able to see your messages & photos even if they are not on Kaboom.
– Stop worrying about pictures that are posted that you or your friends don’t like; they will disappear shortly.
Kaboom is made by AnchorFree, the maker of Hotspot Shield, the world’s most popular online privacy, Wi-Fi security and internet access app, which has over 350 million installs worldwide.
[ Download Kaboom on Android ] [ Download Kaboom on iOS ]
Twitter has been dishing out some new updates over the last while which is perhaps a little late as some thing the microblogging site is finished,While the latest update is handy which is you can now pin your favourite tweet to your profile page direct from your device rather than desktop only. Twitter will perhaps now listen to what people want some more now but again they dont want to seem like Facebook as some think..
https://twitter.com/twitter/status/637004609551101952
What do you think of this new feature tell us below in the comments..
Source – Twitter.
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.
Everyone loves a smart, stylish, compact and powerful device which surely adds to the productivity manifolds and this is where tablets came in and then there came powerful tablets to ease the work and this resulted in Surface Pro 3 a powerhouse. Well you might be wondering why am I talking about this, it’s because of the latest research from the folks at Microsoft Applied Sciences.
Looking to further bridge the gap between slate and laptop, Microsoft Applied Sciences built a prototype device it calls the DisplayCover: a keyboard cover that houses an e-ink touchscreen display. The 1,280 x 305 resolution panel not only provides access to app shortcuts, but it can also handle touch gestures for navigation and accept stylus input. The e-ink display material was selected because it wouldn’t put too much added strain on battery life like a full-color touch panel would. It’s interesting to take a look at what companies are doing to make efficient use of small screen sizes for maximizing productivity.
The stylus feature seems to make things like signing documents and scribbling notes a breeze, based on the demo video. In the case of an app like Photoshop where you need constant access to tool palettes, those items can be parked at the top of the keyboard so they don’t take up valuable space on the tablet’s display.
Really looking forward to this awesome feature rich display which is very handy. Let us know what you feel about this in the comments below.
Stay tuned for more tech buzz.
If you are into medicine or surgery there is not a whole lot out there as in app terms to get close to all things surgical which also includes tutorials,we have featured some apps before in this field but this app stands alone for features and more and its called Touch Surgery , I have always had an interest in medicine and surgery and read up on it quite often and like to see new things arrive on mobile,this app is excellent and even if surgery is not your thing you should take a look..The app is available on Android and iOS too so you have no excuse.. Touch Surgery is an interactive mobile surgical simulator that guides you step-by-step through every part of an operation, and every decision that’s made along the way. It’s the OR in your pocket.
The app was created by Jean Nehme and Andre Chow, two surgeons who were looking for a solution to supplement their training at the time that working hours caps were put on surgeons in the UK. The reason they emphasise aesthetics in their content is in order to provide the most medically accurate simulations and most effectively disseminate best practices. They employ animators and visual artists who have worked on projects such as The Dark Knight, Gravity, Skyfall, Harry Potter, Avatar, Finding Nemo, and many other films.
If you have a week stomach perhaps its not for you…really its not that bad….
The app contains multiple procedures so you can choose what you like or what might interest you and then you can do training depending on what level you chose,you are then given multiple choice options on what is next,i picked a surgical operation,you are then presented with multiple choice answers on proceeding with the said operation and then you are scored on your progress…
Lets look at what the app has to offer….
Features
With Touch Surgery’s surgical simulator, you can:
-Practice surgery anytime, anywhere…
-Learn operations step-by-step in our training mode
-Experience realistic surgical environments created with state-of-the-art 3D graphics
-Evaluate your knowledge and preparedness in “Test” mode
-Track your results and measure your progress
-Build a personalized library of operations
-Design an ‘in-app curriculum’ that matches your daily schedule
It’s widely accepted that cognitive decision-making should be mastered before you attempt the manual parts of an operation. Or as the surgical mantra goes, “the decision comes before the incision”.
Touch Surgery is built on that foundation. It is changing surgery.
Touch Surgery’s medical content has been developed in collaboration with leading surgeons and surgical institutions worldwide to ensure the utmost accuracy and surgical validity..
Touch Surgery allows you to hone your skills before you operate. Only you can make you the best surgeon, but Touch Surgery will help you get there.
If you are studying medicine or interested in it this app is a must and incredibly intuitive and the UI is also great.. I have tried out a few procedures on the app and its amazing alone what you can learn just using this app about the human anatomy,surgical equipment and more…
[ Download on Android ] [ Download on iOS ] [ Web ]
MobileFusion is a research project that turns ordinary mobile phones into 3D scanners without any additional hardware. The resulting 3D scans are detailed enough for 3D printing or use in augmented-reality games.
This uses typical RGB camera on most mobiles today so it seems that it is not difficult to introduce to mobiles..
The researchers say the system, called MobileFusion, is better than other methods for 3D scanning with a mobile device because it doesn’t need any extra hardware, or even an Internet connection, to work. That means scientists in remote locations or hikers deep in the woods can capture their surroundings using a regular cell phone without a Wi-Fi connection.
Currently, the researchers are working on making sure the system works with all types of mobile devices, including Windows Phone, Android and iPhone devices. Izadi said they hope to eventually make it available to the general public in some form, but there are no firm plans right now.
See more here it will be interesting to see if and when this will be available and what platform gets it first. of late Microsoft seem to be catering for everyone but itself when it comes to apps.
This premium smartphone is powered by an Octa-Core Snapdragon 615 processor and 3GB of RAM to make multitasking a breeze. The 32GB storage space is plenty enough for all your favourite applications and games.Currently its on a promotion and its not a bad handset for the price is you have €199 to spare for a new device,the only thing to think about is working on 4G here in Ireland with certain bands,it will work on band 3.
See more HERE