Review – Poetic Cases round up for the iPhone 11 #PoeticCases #iPhone11 #Tech

Poetic cases are a know brand when it comes to phone protection and more and they have a huge range of of products to pick from and they also come in a wide array of colours which is nice from a choice perspective. Poetic cover all major brands when it comes to protection for your smartphone tablet and now Apple watch, Yes protection for the Apple watch is a thing folks…

Poetic has sent us their top three cases for the iPhone 11 which offer ultimate protection for the device which has a nasty price to replace either front or rear, Two of these cases have a screen protector built in too for maximum protection and these work fine though some might feel this extra layer will effect the touch performance which it does not as you will see in the video below/

The AFFINITY CASE offers all the protection you need with the following included.

  • MILITARY GRADE DROP TESTED [MIL-STD 810G – 516.6] Apple IPHONE 11 Rugged Lightweight Clear Bumper – Protects your Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max from all angles. Shockproof/Drop-proof/Impact resistant/Scratch-proof.
  • SAFE SCREEN PROTECTION – Extra raised lips and corners of the front hard frame provide super protection from drops, keep your screen safe.
  • HONEYCOMB PATTERN FROST BACK DESIGN – The raised ridges include a frost matte finished against any scratch, concave area has honeycomb pattern crystal clear to show off your device.
  • IMPACT RESISTANT BUMPER WITH INNER BUFFER ZONE – Inner Buffer Zone is designed for tough shock absorption and aids against accidental drops, bumps, and scratches for improved protection

The REVOLUTION CASE is a two part case with screen protection included and not only that you get a kickstand built in which does not require you to remove your device to consume media with it placed on its side. Again all the features are there.

  • MILITARY GRADE DROP TESTED [MIL-STD 810G – 516.6] APPLE iPhone 11 RUGGED CASE – Protects your Apple iPhone 11 from all angles. Shockproof/Drop-proof/Import resistant/Scratch-proof.
  • SAFE SCREEN PROTECTION – Extra raised lips and corners of the front hard frame provide super protection from drops, keep your screen safe.
  • HEAVY DUTY SHOCK-PROOF MATERIAL – Composed of premium polycarbonate and shock absorbing TPU bumper for drop protection.
  • BUILT-IN-SCREEN PROTECTOR – Front polycarbonate casing with a 3D Curved built-in screen protector adds a layer of protection without affecting screen responsiveness.

And finally the GUARDIAN CASE is again a two part case again offering the protection you need with everything covered..   Check out the video below for a more detailed look at the cases and check out POETIC CASES for their full range of products at a great price.

UX Design Institute Doubles Revenue and Seeks New Hires. #UXDesign #ColmanWalsh

The UX Design Institute doubled revenues in 2019 as student numbers increased two-fold in the same period.

The company recorded revenues of €2.67 million in a year that saw steady growth in the UK, Germany, Switzerland and South Africa. 73 per cent of students enrolled in its Professional Diploma in UX Design course are now from outside Ireland.

The Irish company, set up by UX design veteran Colman Walsh in 2013, is based in Dublin and last year made 10 new hires. This year it plans to increase employee numbers further by expanding its product and marketing teams.

 

UX Picture Conor McCabe Photography

 “2019 was a great year for the company,” says Colman Walsh., CEO and founder of the UX Design Institute. “The business grew significantly. We’re expanding into new markets and most importantly we are getting great feedback from graduates who are starting new careers as UX professionals.

“Behind all of this is a surge in demand for UX skills right across the globe. Good design is now a top priority for many companies. But there aren’t enough qualified designers to meet the demand. Our courses look to solve that, to bridge the skills gap and to offer people a more fulfilling career while doing it.”

Recent research from the Institute in conjunction with recruitment company Morgan McKinley highlighted a threefold increase in UX design jobs in the past 5 years in Ireland.

By 2024, it is estimated that the tech industry in EMEA will need 580,000 UX designers in order to keep pace with the growth of software development. The market is estimated to be worth €1.5 billion by next year.

UX Picture Conor McCabe Photography

 

User experience (UX) design helps organisations make better quality digital products. According to LinkedIn, UX design features among the top hard skills companies need most in 2020.

The UX Design Institute’s Professional Diploma in UX Design is the world’s only university credit-rated online UX course. It runs over 6 months and graduates see it as a vital step in developing their UX skills and boosting their employability.

Nik Collection 2.5 By DxO Is Bringing Back The Golden Age Of Analog Colour Photography

DxO, one of the most innovative companies in the photography and image editing industry, is continuing to improve upon Nik Collection 2, the famous plugin suite for Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom Classic, and Elements. After adding ten new iconic black-and-white films to Silver Efex Pro 2, DxO has added five new types of classic colour films to Color Efex Pro 4 and re-designed Nik Collection to be compatible with the latest version of Affinity Photo.

Color Efex Pro 4: Unlimited Creativity With Colour

Color Efex Pro 4 is the creative colour plugin in Nik Collection 2 by DxO. With its 55 exclusive filters, users can stylize their images whilst also giving them a unique feel and appearance. All Color Efex Pro 4 filters, which cover everything from chromatic contrast, ambiances, toning, polarization, and even vignetting, feature not only a number of different presets but also multiple variations. Users have an unlimited number of creative possibilities. Advanced users will also enjoy using Color Efex Pro 4’s customization options to adjust colour, contrast, brightness, shadows, reflections, and more. Plus, thanks to the plugin’s built-in U POINT™ technology, applying a filter to a specific area has never been simpler!

Agfa, Fuji, And Lomography: Three Iconic Brands

Nik Collection 2.5 by DxO has added five new film types simulating colour films that have left their mark on the history of analog photography: AGFA PRECISA CT 100; FUJIFILM FP-100C, INSTAX, and FUJICHROME PROVIA 400X; and LOMOGRAPHY REDSCALE 100.

 

 

Each film has been carefully selected for its chromatic intensity and fine grain. The reversal film AGFA PRECISA CT 100 was picked for its iconic neutral effect and deep blues, which makes it the perfect choice for landscape photography. The instant film FUJIFILM FP-100C was chosen for its ability to accurately reproduce colours and its rich tonal gradations, which is ideal for any situation involving bright light. The playful instant film FUJIFILM INSTAX offers a colour balance and tonal range that is superior to Polaroid films, resulting in detailed and precise photos. Similarly, the reversal film FUJICHROME PROVIA 400X was selected for its excellent granularity and contrast, radiant colours, and even grey balance, making it an ideal choice for landscape, nature, and portrait photography. Finally, the more exotic LOMOGRAPHY REDSCALE 100 was tapped for its warm colours, which are popular among Lomography fans. 

 

DxO also wanted to bring back certain films that are no longer in production, including FUJIFILM FP-100C, FUJICHROME PROVIA 400X, and AGFA PRECISA CT 100, which stopped being manufactured between 2005 and 2016. Now, all photographers can experience the emotional impact conveyed by these iconic films once again.

 

Dan Hughes was entrusted with designing all of the software’s films. Hughes is a lecturer in photography science at the Rochester Institute of Technology, a former Nik Software trainer, and the creator of the 42 “En Vogue” styles included in the Nik Collection 2 by DxO. 

Compatibility With Affinity Photo 1.8

In order to guarantee the best possible user experience, Nik Collection 2.5 by DxO was optimized to be fully compatible with Affinity Photo 1.8, the latest update of the graphics editor for Mac and PC developed by Serif. Affinity Photo pairs perfectly with Adobe Photoshop and offers a powerful RAW processing workflow as well as layer and creative tool management, including panoramic photo assembly, HDR photo creation, and deep-etching and correction tools. 

 

“Full compatibility between Affinity Photo and Nik Collection by DxO is one of features our customers ask for the most,” says Ashley Hewson, Managing Director at Serif. “By combining the versatility of Affinity Photo with the in-depth features available in Nik Collection 2, we are proud to offer photographers new creative possibilities to help them produce exceptional results.”

Price & Availability:

The Nik Collection 2.5 by DxO (PC and Mac) is now available for download on the DxO website (http://shop.dxo.com/en) for £125 (£69 for existing Nik Collection 2018 by DxO users). Users who purchased Nik Collection 2 by DxO may upgrade their software for free.

Fujifilm Launches “instax mini 11” #FUJIFILM #InstaxMini11 #Photography #Tech

FUJIFILM Corporation (President: Kenji Sukeno) today announces the launch of “instax mini 11” (mini 11) a stylish renewal of the popular mini model. It is the latest addition to the “instax” series of instant cameras, allowing users to enjoy on-the-spot photo printing.

The “instax” series of instant cameras, launched in 1998, now offers a wide variety of models that cater to diverse user needs in over 100 countries worldwide including Japan, Europe, Americas, China and Southeast Asia. The popular instax range has fans worldwide, especially those who love being able to print and share a precious moment immediatley!

 

The new mini 11 is the first entry model to feature the “Automatic Exposure” function, in which the camera automatically senses the level of ambient light when the shutter button is pressed, and optimises the flash output according to the condition. Another feature that makes taking instax photos even easier than ever is the Selfie Mode, which is ideal for selfie kings and queens!

The body of the camera has had fresh, revamped look. In addition to it being thinner and lighter than the previous model, the mini 11 sports a rounded body design that fits perfectly in users’ hands! The mini 11 is available in five pale tone colours – Blush Pink, Sky Blue, Charcoal Gray, Ice White and Lilac Purple. The camera also comes with two replaceable accessories for the shutter button to style the button’s looks according to users’ preference.

The new instax mini 11 is available from Fujifilm stockists nationwide at an RRP €80 (prices may vary by retailer).

emporia partners with Effective Distribution Ltd for distribution in Ireland. #emporia #EDL

Austrian-based mobile phone and telecoms brand emporia has appointed Effective Distribution Ltd (EDL) in Ireland for distribution of all its retiree-focused handsets.
European mobile phone brand for retirees is now available to Irish retailers
The new distribution deal follows the leading European mobile phone brand’s expansion into the UK and Ireland markets at the start of 2020; bringing total number of operating countries for emporia to 32.
Chris Millington
Chris Millington, the UK and Ireland MD of emporia says: “This is an exciting time for emporia – we have ambitious goals in Ireland for this year to reach Irish seniors, and partnerships like this are crucial to our success and growth.”
“We’re proud to partner with EDL in the Irish market as they fully understand our audience and brand proposition, and I’m looking forward to a long-term partnership with Damian and the team. EDL are extremely credible in the retail channels and completely align with our strategy. They have the experience to expand our distribution territory and help drive sales for emporia in this key market. Their leading position will enable a greater number of retailers in Ireland to stock our range of corded and cordless phones, feature phones and smartphones, bringing connectivity and simplicity to retirees across the country,” adds Millington.
The new distribution partnership is effective immediately and will see emporia’s devices and phones now available to retailers in Ireland.
Damian Grant, MD of EDL says: “Being the distributor for emporia in Ireland is an honour. We’re delighted to be working with a brand with such heritage, popularity, and specialism in the retiree demographic. The range of telecoms products make a great addition to our expanding electrical products portfolio. We look forward to building emporia’s presence with retailers and customers in Ireland.”
For more information on emporia’s products, please visit: www.emporiatelecom.ie

First look at the House of Marley Redemption True Wireless with ANC #TrueWireless #Tech

The House of Marley True Wireless with ANC have just landed and these are the latest true wireless on offer with some other nice attributes. These are crafted from bamboo which looks really cool and different and not only this when you purchase a pair you help plant a tree which is great to see given the current talk about climate change and more companies need to do this.

You get 5 hours per charge on the earbuds and additional 20 hours from the charging case and more without the ANC activated, We also get full touch control here and no buttons which is nice too and we have an IPX4 rating which is welcome for outdoor and fitness enthusiasts and we also have USB-C charging..

Check out the unboxing below and if you have any questions hit us up whilst we check these out.

BUY HERE 

 

SQUID App will be news provider on Huawei smartphones. #SQUIDApp #Tech #News #HuaweiAppGallery

SQUID App, a leading media-tech company, has been chosen to be news provider for Huawei smartphones in all countries in Europe.

SQUID will be content partner for the newsfeed in Huawei Browser and Huawei Assistant. The Huawei Assistant can be reached when swiping to the right (Minus 1 Screen). Users of Huawei Browser and Huawei Assistant will be served a recommended feed with news from several different news topics and a diversity of publishers. Huawei Browser is already now available for download from Huawei AppGallery. Huawei Assistant will be launched on new Huawei models.


“We are very excited that Huawei has chosen us as a partner to provide their smartphone users with the most interesting news content. Our goal is to inspire users to read more quality journalism and at the same time help publishers gain more traffic and revenues” , says Johan Othelius, CEO & Founder of SQUID App.

SQUID App provides Huawei smartphone users with news and content in 29 different languages across 43 countries in Europe. SQUID App’s goal is to give users easy access to interesting and relevant news from trustworthy sources. You can find techbuzzireland on Squid where we bring REAL HANDS ON REVIEWS and tech news.  

Three new games coming to Stadia Pro. #StadiaPro #Gaming

Pull up to the starting line and get ready to claim three more free games with your Stadia Pro subscription. GRID. SteamWorld Dig 2, and SteamWorld Quest are headed to Stadia Pro on March 1.

In addition to this month’s free Stadia Pro games, there’s a new game available for purchase in the Stadia store. Get ready to cooperate with friends Spitlings, a team arcade game with a delightful twist.

Stadia Pro games for March

Prepare to take the pole position in pulse-pounding high-speed motorsports with GRID, including Stadia’s exclusive forty-player Endurance Mode!

Then grab two highly acclaimed installments in the SteamWorld universe. Explore the humorous, irreverent, and farcical fantastic card-battling world of SteamWorld Quest, and embark on spectacular subterranean spelunking in the award-winning SteamWorld Dig 2.

All three games are available for Stadia Pro subscribers starting March 1. To claim them, simply head to the Stadia store and add them to your library at the click of a button, no waiting and no downloads required.

Also, Farming Simulator 19 Platinum Edition is leaving Stadia Pro at the end of this month. You’ve still got a few days to claim it and make it part of your library… pop into the Stadia store and get it for free before February 29.

Meet Spitlings 

New this week on the Stadia store is Spitlings, a quirky arcade action game that rewards teamwork and savagely punishes individual failure! To progress through Spitlings challenges, teams of up to four must cooperate in perfect tandem. If one teammate fails, everyone fails. It will take coordination, fast reflexes, and a little luck to overcome the diverse split-second challenges awaiting teams. Spitlings is available First on Stadia, beginning February 25 for £12.99 on the Stadia store.

This week’s Stadia Pro deals

Stadia Pro subscribers can also save on a number of games in the Stadia store this week. Use your Stadia Pro discount and for a limited time, grab these at a reduced price.

  • Borderlands 3 (50% off)
  • Borderlands 3 Deluxe Edition (50% off)
  • Borderlands 3 Super Deluxe Edition (40% off)
  • Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 (50% off)
  • Kine (50% off)
  • Shadow of the Tomb Raider Definitive Edition (67% off)
  • Wolfenstein: Youngblood (33% off)

Tappit cements place as the leading cashless provider for Rugby 7s with Kinsale deal. #Kinsale #Rugby #Tappit

Tappit, the global payments ecosystem for events, sports stadia and venues, has secured a three-year contract with Heineken Kinsale Rugby 7s in Ireland, cementing its position as the leading cashless provider for the Rugby 7s tournaments around the globe. 

Kinsale Rugby 7s is Ireland’s premier seven-a-side club rugby event taking place on the 2nd and 3rd May 2020 in Kinsale, Ireland. More than 10,000 visitors are expected to watch both men and women’s teams compete across the May bank holiday. 

Tappit’s easy-to-use system will make the event 100 per cent cashless across food vendors, bars and merchandise. Kinsale will also use Tappit for event ticketing, integrating it with Eventbrite and using Tappit’s technology for ticket scanning at the event itself. Organisers will also have access to valuable data to build a better picture of fan behaviour to enhance the experience year-on-year.

This will be the third Rugby 7s event that Tappit has worked with – working with Rugby 7’s across the Middle East and HSBC New Zealand Sevens. 

On the partnership, Jason Thomas CEO, Tappit said: “The Kinsale partnership illustrates that there is a huge appetite for cashless technologies in the sporting sector. The business benefits of working with Tappit are significant for both organisers and fans alike. Not only does Tappit improve the fan experience by reducing queues and making transactions safer and faster, but by equipping organisers with customer insights and data unavailable through any other method, we make it possible for organisers to really understand their audience, improve the experience and make their events even more successful.” 

Kinsale Tournament Director, Philip Stokes said: “After such a successful event last year – scorching sun and great rugby – we were looking for ways to battle down the queue times and improve the overall fan experience. Tappit was the only choice to provide the solution. We have been so impressed with the sleek and rapid integration as well as the professionalism of the staff. We are really looking forward to our fans experiencing an even better 2020 tournament.”

For more information about Tappit, please visit: https://tappit.com/