Park Place Technologies, a global IT infrastructure services and solutions provider, is celebrating the Oct. 11 International Day of the Girl by announcing a laptop donation programme, TechForGood, with Ireland-based STEM non-profit I Wish.
58% of DEIS (Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools) students in Ireland do not have a laptop for schoolwork, according to Camara Ireland. UNICEF also acknowledges the growing digital divide, recent reports show that girls are more likely to be at a disadvantage, as “girls are less likely than boys to own devices and gain access to tech-related jobs”.
During the next year, Park Place Technologies will join global corporations focusing on this need by donating a minimum of 100 refurbished laptops to female students in Ireland who have limited or no access to technology, as part of the TechForGood initiative. This zero-waste recycling initiative bridges the accessibility gap by providing refurbished laptops to female students across Ireland who may have problems accessing technology. To apply for future donations, visit iwish.ie.
Teachers in Ireland who have applied for the first wave of donations report an increased need for laptops. “Having your own laptop allows you to have a meaningful tech experience and also full access to necessary programmes, quality of research would improve, and they would be on even playing field with their peers,” said one teacher. Others reported, “Projects and essays are very difficult to draft on small screen and phones” … “We find students struggle massively to access learning from home due to lack of technology” … “A number of students muddle along as best they can, but they fall between the cracks, modestly preferring to remain under the radar.”
Park Place Technologies and I Wish have been partners since 2019. Jennifer Deutsch, Chief Marketing Officer for Park Place Technologies, said, “By changing attitudes one step at a time through global initiatives, providing tangible resources and championing success stories, I Wish is making genuine change that will impact generations of women. Park Place is an I Wish partner as we believe in developing a fully diverse workforce where all talent can learn and thrive.”
Gillian Keating, Co-Founder of I Wish, said: “The past year has exposed the profound digital divide that exists. Many homes have no devices like laptops while some households share a device. Those without the resources can be cut off from opportunities to develop skills and to network with like-minded girls and role models, which increases gender inequality. Access to technology should be a right, not a privilege.”
To register for future donations visit iwish.ie and to learn more about Park Place Technologies’ partnership with I Wish, including School Twinning and the I Wish annual STEM event, visit Park Place Technologies online.
Money seems like a pretty simple concept at a glance. If you think more about it, it starts to be a bit confusing. It is a thing that we humans have made, but at the same time is limiting us. Well, most of us, the ones that are the top really don’t care about all of this. This is where cryptocurrencies come in to help out a bit but in a complicated way.
Understanding the exact way cryptocurrency works would require you to do a bit more research. Fortunately, it is easy to get into the ins and hows about it. With those basics, you can better understand why this is becoming a good investment. Everyone has heard about bitcoin and the stories about becoming rich overnight with them. It is time to see what this is all about and why you should consider other cryptocurrencies.
What is so important about cryptocurrency?
One of the main problems associated with cash currencies is that they are centralized. Sometime around the first half of the 20th century, the richest people alive decided that all of the money in the world is to be backed by our own belief in the US dollar. Before that, there was the gold standard. With this centralization, comes a lot of corruption. It can be swayed depending on politics. Crypto, on the other hand, is decentralized and can be a true objective currency that can not be swayed by people. This is very important and why so many people want it.
First, came bitcoin, but what about the others?
Bitcoin came around in 2009 and it was not very popular. Nowadays, it is one of the largest and all other cryptocurrencies are called altcoins (like an alternative). The popularity of bitcoin is the reason why it can be hard to invest in it in the present day. When compared to Litecoin price in the UK you can see a big difference. Even though it costs less, it does not mean it is less worth it. Making an investment in altcoins can be a lot safer for this very reason. This is still a very volatile market, so when starting out it is best to do with something safer.
First, altcoins started appearing around 2011 and there are still new ones coming out. As bitcoin is going pretty mainstream now, altcoins may seem like a futile investment. Besides altcoins being safer, they also adhere much better to one basic principle about crypto. Most of them are much more decentralized than bitcoin. Someone has to control the blockchain behind the currency, but it is feared that this might not be done as objectively by bitcoin as it can. This could make bitcoin more vulnerable to corruption, which is not something we want happening.
The vastness of altcoins
Bitcoin is one, but there are many more altcoins to choose from. Every altcoin is unique in its own way and has its pros, but also cons. When considering whether to invest in altcoins, you should do your research. The downside is that you might spend more time researching than investing, but it will pay off. Finding a good altcoin can make you a fortune which will make all the research worthwhile.
The risk is not high but the rewards are
Again, some altcoins can be just a miss or a scam. With bitcoin, you can know what to expect, but with altcoins, the currency might just disappear. But it also may not, you will never know. People did not believe that bitcoin would be so big, but it is. And when other cryptocurrencies appeared, people also did not think they would be big.
And again, they were wrong and the people who invested smartly knew that the reward can be great. Even if the currency just disappears, you did not spend a fortune on it. You could have lost much more by investing in something else, and that is okay.
The importance of true anonymity
The other main feature of cryptocurrencies is that they are mostly confidential. The exchange itself can be seen, but the persons who are behind them are anonymous. This feature is also compromised by some other cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin is not as anonymous as it may present itself to be. A lot more information could be gathered from these transactions than they should be.
Most of the other altcoins are better at keeping their transactions confidential. They are not swayed by them going mainstream. Besides that, they offer new kinds of security to make sure that this can not be manipulated if it gets in the wrong hands. Of course, we will need some new security once quantum computers get more accessible, but that is still in the future.
Promoting what free-market capitalism really should be
The point of free-market capitalism is that it should bring more innovation. This innovation can only be achieved if there are other competitors to stand out. These competitors can stand out if they are being invested in. If bitcoin becomes the norm, it might halt further development. As has been presented earlier, there are flaws in that cryptocurrency that can be fixed.
These problems can not be fixed if there is a monopoly of bitcoin around that will not allow other altcoins to exist and promote innovation. Saving our principles is something that we should think about more often, especially when investing. Investment is the only way to achieve this, even if there are so many bright ideas out there, they can’t shine unless they are given a chance.
The history of altcoins is still young, but there is a bright future ahead. There is much more to be learned about all of this. Cryptocurrency altogether is a very new concept, but one that should be given a chance. The money we use right now has not been around forever. There were other systems in the past, but money surprised them and that is why we use it today.
Time progresses and we must adapt. Something we think is good now might not be tomorrow and you need to be ready to make the change. That change could be cryptocurrency. If that is the case, even then we should continue to look at it with a close eye. Bitcoin may seem like the best current option if crypto overtakes, but it might not be. There are many cons to it and we should be critical about investing in it and give a chance to other altcoins.
Tranya have dropped their latest earbuds in for review which are the new Tranya T20, Tranya is a professional brand with advanced Bluetooth earbuds, smartwatches and many advanced electronics. We have excellent and experienced designers and technical talents. Their mission is to provide better products, restore the most original and authentic sound, provide the best after-sale service.
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Superpedestrian has launched a fleet of LINK shared e-scooters in Bordeaux. The forward-looking French city takes a pioneering approach to shared micromobility and is a fitting new home for the high-tech vehicle that has been labelled “the Volvo of e-scooters” (Boston Globe).
Superpedestrian rolled out 100 of its LINK e-scooters this week; the city permit limits all shared e-scooter operators to a maximum of 100 vehicles.
All riders will enjoy free unlocks until 30 October 2021. During the same period, when a rider loads €15 to their in-app wallet, Superpedestrian will contribute €30 – tripling a rider’s original contribution. (When a rider loads €5, Superpedestrian adds €5; when a rider loads €10, Superpedestrian adds €15.) The standard per-minute ride fee is just €0.20.
The Superpedestrian service is available 24 hours per day, seven days per week. To rent a scooter, riders simply need to search for Superpedestrian’s LINK app in the Google or Apple app stores.
“I’m delighted to bring Superpedestrian’s superior technology and service to the citizens of Bordeaux,” comments Haya Verwoord Douidri, VP (strategy, policy and market expansion) at Superpedestrian. “We opened our first shared fleet in Europe just 12 months ago. Bordeaux marks our sixth country in Europe and our 32nd city on the Continent. It’s been an incredible journey so far and I look forward to serving French cities with our safe, accessible and sustainable service.”
Electrified operations and world-first safety features
Superpedestrian manages its Bordeaux fleet using 100% electric vans, across a deployment area of approximately 30sq km. This helps minimise environmental impact, which is important to Superpedestrian as a company that was certified as 100% carbon neutral earlier this year.
Superpedestrian is the company behind Pedestrian Defense, a novel technology unveiled in July 2021 that is the first in the world to prevent footpath riding by scooter riders in real-time, rather than just detect it. The system is currently undergoing road-testing across North America and Europe and will arrive in France in 2022.
LINK already features Superpedestrian’s patented Vehicle Intelligence (VI) system. This network of sensors, microprocessors and AI runs 1,000 vehicle health checks every second during a ride, modifies performance to avoid component failures (such as battery fires), notifies operations teams immediately if it is not upright (tip-over detection) and removes itself from service if it detects any one of 140 safety-critical conditions (including issues with electronics, battery, motor and brakes).
Simply put, VI is like having a full-scooter x-ray continuously, every time you go for a ride. This sets a new benchmark when it comes to shared mobility standards, and is as big a step forward in scooter safety as the seat belt was for cars.
Five reasons why Superpedestrian is great news for Bordeaux
Fully carbon neutral. Every journey that Bordeaux riders choose to make on LINK scooters instead of using a car is one that helps combat the climate crisis. Because we design, engineer and manufacture our own vehicles, we minimise CO2 at every stage.
Affordable for all. We are the first in our sector to truly promote accessibility programs. For example, in 2021 the Seattle Department of Transport reported that 15% of trips on LINK scooters start or end in low-income communities – 10 times the next nearest provider.
Efficiency at heart. We designed the industry’s first onboard, AI-based predictive maintenance system. This reduces repairs, cuts waste, extends service life and increases fleet availability. Better maintenance efficiency is better for the planet.
Protecting public spaces. LINK is unique in its ability to store geofence maps and commands onboard the scooter itself. With 24,000 discrete map zones and an enforcement time of just 0.7s, LINK protects pedestrians and riders alike.
Wireless updates. Just like a Tesla car, LINK features an operating system that is updated remotely over-the-air. Each update brings better range, performance and safety features. Because LINK gets smarter and safer with age, Bordeaux will never have to wait for upgrades.
And four reasons why Bordeaux residents will love riding LINK scooters
A superior ride. The LINK scooter is 20% wider and 9% longer than the industry average, with wider handlebars and robust suspension. This gives riders a far more stable riding experience, just as a downhill skier selects longer skis for more predictable handling.
Long-range batteries. LINK scooters feature a 98km range battery, three times the industry average. This is perfect for commuters and shoppers, as well as the day trippers and tourists.
High visibility in all weather. Super-bright LED lights front and rear that are always on, a rear light that brightens during braking, a unique LED ring light information system on the handlebar and safety-yellow paint scheme help make LINK riders clearly visible, any time of day or night.
Sealed, secure, safe. Guarding against catastrophic battery failures is important in a city with major waterways. Our battery is triple-sealed to protect against inclement weather, vandals and water immersion – and VI automatically shuts down all circuits in five nanoseconds if water immersion is detected.
The brand new iPhone 13 is an all-round upgrade on the previous generation, with a refreshed battery life, Apple’s new A15 processor and doubled storage capacity as standard. As smart devices go it’s one of the most premium and high quality offerings on the market, and with a price tag starting at £779 users will want to make sure they take good care of their purchase.
Introducing ESR’s new HaloLock series: an ecosystem of accessories designed to look after your tech and make everyday life that little bit easier.
The first thing new iPhone owners will want to make sure of is that their device is protected in a strong and dependable case. The HaloLock system includes a range of sturdy iPhone 13 cases that combine the convenience of MagSafe with military-grade protection.
Coming in three types: the Classic, which includes a clear slim case with scratch-resistant acrylic back; and the Air Armor and Air Armor 360. Each case has been rigorously tested, and comes with tough shock-absorbing Air Guard corners. To make sure users are confident in the quality and resistance of these cases, they were dropped from a controlled height a total of 26 times, with no visible damage to either the phone or the case recorded.
Alongside a new series of phone cases the HaloLock™ system utilises the innovative Universal Ring, a circular strip containing 36 built-in magnets which turn any standard iPhone case MagSafe compatible. Providing industry leading magnetic holding power (1.1kg) and fast charging capabilities, HaloLock’s™ MagSafe features allow users to open up the possibilities of their tech and find solutions to everyday life’s tech-related annoyances.
As a result, ESR Gear have created a variety of iPhone 13 accessories as part of the HaloLock™system. There’s the HaloLock™ Magnetic Wireless Car Charger, which allows you to quickly snap your phone onto a mounted charger on your dashboard – a perfect companion for long trips and tricky navigation. There’s also the sleek and minimal HaloLock™ Adjustable Wireless Charging Stand, which can be placed anywhere in your home or office – it could make a great stand for your online cooking recipes or a sturdy support during long FaceTime calls at your desk. Finally, there’s the HaloLock™ Kickstand Wireless Charger, a great accessory for anyone who watches TV on the go. Coming in two colours, white and black, this MagSafe accessory can both prop up your iPhone – using a fold out support –– as well as fast charge your device at the same speed as Apple’s official MagSafe Charger.
Combining minimalist design with maximum protection and utility, the HaloLock™ system provides new iPhone 13 users with a range of sturdy accessories that expand the uses of your tech. Marrying thought out design with convenience, the HaloLock™ system and its MagSafe accessories help support you in every part of modern daily life.
HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, unveiled the new Nokia T20 tablet this week. The brand-new tablet brings the classic Nokia phone quality to the big screen, with a range of versatile features and a long-lasting battery life that helps you excel at work and relax when it’s time to play.
The Nokia T20 marks the introduction of the brand-new T-series. Packed with innovative and accessible features you’ll love, including a crystal clear 2K screen plus three years of monthly security updates and two years of free operating system (OS) upgrades.
Florian Seiche, CEO, HMD Global revealed:“We pride ourselves on always listening and responding to people’s wishes. Over the past year, we noticed the increase in hybrid working and online learning, as well as the growing use of social media, video calling platforms and streaming services – leading to an increase in the appetite for tablets, which grew an impressive 53% in Q1 from 2020 to 2021. So, we created HMD Global’s first-ever Nokia tablet to address people’s changing needs and their desire for versatile technology and features. Designed for work, learning and play, our Nokia T20 offers the classic qualities people have come to love and expect from our smartphones, in a brand-new format.”
Ben Wood, Chief Analyst at CCS Insight, added:“There has been a renaissance in the tablet market. Our latest Connected Consumer Radar report underlines how important this category has become, with 27% of owners seeing more value from their tablets since the pandemic began.”
Industry-recognised security and software expertise
As with Nokia phones, security and software remain a key focus. Two years of OS upgrades for the next steps in Android™ available at your fingertips, along with three years of monthly security updates to help protect against the latest threats. When it comes to screen time, helping to keep children safe is just as important as nurturing their creativity and learning. The Nokia T20 comes with Google Kids Space, a trusted kids mode for children to explore apps, books and videos to nurture their inquisitive minds. Google Kids Space works in parallel with your child’s Google Account, which parents can help manage with Family Link parental controls.
Design backed by industry-recognised Nokia smartphone expertise
The new Nokia T20 is designed with the same Scandinavian design philosophy as Nokia phones, a simplified and pure design where every detail, edge and surface finish is curated with ease of use from the outset. The solid metal body structure and polished 3D display frame attach the large display perfectly to the thin metal body, so it’s built to go the distance.
Long-lasting battery life empowering work, learning and play
No one wants to be chained to the charging cable, so get ready to unleash the shackles courtesy of long-lasting battery performance. The Nokia T20 powerful 8200mAh battery allows for 15 hours of surfing the web, seven hours of conference calls, or 10 hours watching the latest films with the family. The tablet also comes with faster charging, meaning that you can get back to doing what’s important, quicker.
Immerse yourself in the things you love
Whether you’re watching the latest show or smashing a gaming personal best, the details will pop with the Nokia T20 2K display. And, with the ongoing rise in video calls, Nokia T20 is perfectly suited to handle important business meetings to a nail-biting virtual quiz. Not only that, but the tablet is also blue light certified so that you can go the distance whilst being kind to your eyes.
The business partner you can rely on to go the distance
The Nokia T20 joins the broadest fleet of Android Recommended devices (AER) that meet Google’s strict enterprise requirements, which means a device you can trust to support your business. The new tablet also works in harmony with HMD Enable Pro, the enterprise mobility management solution designed for ease of use and managing deployed devices from its one-stop-shop interface.
Durable and long-lasting accessories for the perfect companions to the Nokia T20
As people want smaller gadgets, the Micro range is here to supply. The unique charge-through technology allows them to be miniaturised to fit comfortably in all ears whilst still holding over nine hours of battery life. Complemented by a super slim charging case that delivers additional 18 hours of listening time, the compactness doesn’t compromise on sound quality.
Designed to go the distance and give you extra peace of mind, Nokia T20’s purpose-built Rugged cover provides extra protection by gelling perfectly with the device. The Nokia T20’s Flip cover keeps Nokia T20 as fresh as it was on day one, with its versatile design.
Trusted partnerships for best-in-class experiences Spotifywill give Nokia T20 owners access to 70 million tracks and 2.9 million podcasts out of the box. Offering additional control over your online privacy, ExpressVPN will be available on the Nokia T20 with a 30-day free trial. See here for more details: Spotify and ExpressVPN partnership.
Pricing and availability
The Nokia T20 is available in Ireland starting 18th October in Deep Ocean and comes in 4GB/64GB configurations for only €229 for the WiFi version and €259 for the LTE version https://www.nokia.com/phones/en_ie
Next up is a selection of case from the good folk over at Ringke who sent us over a range of cases for the iPhone 13 pro we also have some cases for the Galaxy Z Flip 3, there is something for everyone here and Ringke have a huge range of cases for every phone out there on the market and they have some nice colours to choose from as well a a huge range of designs which is great for the consumer.
Check out the video below for more on the range of cases and a better close up look at what is on offer and you can check out the entire range HERE
With the iPhone 13 Pro being the most talked about iPhone with the better of the upgrades there is a huge choice of cases to choose from and here we have a huge range of cases to get through for the iPhone 13 Pro and next up is a company called TORRAS who has a wide variety of cases on offer and not only for this iPhone.
TORRAS state on their site
As a minimalism lifestyle brand, TORRAS focus on keeping things simple, provide people with ultra-sleek design, user-friendly and quality mobile digital products. We advocate a more “SIMPLE”attitude towards life while the world is changing swiftly. We believe that subtraction and simplification can beautify the world.
We draw inspiration from reality with a forward-looking design concept, innovative for a easier digital life and create an experience exceeds expectations for everyone. Simple in procedure but not character. Light in labour but not texture. You can enjoy the efforts at the details we make
Today we check out a few samples of the ir case line up and some of these are really nice and one in particular stands out for me which you can see in the full video review below and if you have any questions feel free to fire away below or on our You Channel..
Ringke have sent us over a rang of cases for the Galaxy Z Flip 3 to check out and we take a closer look at them today, Two clear cases and one Black case to be exact and they all do a good job protecting your device but two stand out for me with a better grip and finish and one is a clear see through with a gloss finish, the other two have a matt type finish and look well.
All ports and buttons are all accessible and work well and of course they work with wireless charging too and protect your device, as with any case so far when closed the hinge is left open but when the device is open they have your covered with a flap that goes from one side to the other,something I have not seen yet on any other case..
Check out the video review below for a close up look at the 3 cases and you can check them out HERE
