The latest entry level Nokia 1 Plus is now on sale with Littlewoods Ireland and UK, The Nokia 1 Plus comes with Android 9 GO edition but after that you can expect entry level specs but a decent sized screen and good battery life with 25000 mAh to enjoy media on. You have an 8MP rear camera and 5 MP front facing camera with 8GB of RAM on board expandable with Micro SD. The device has not yet hit shelves here in bricks and mortar but when or if it does I would expect it to be cheaper.
The 1 Plus comes with a textured back and you can hotswap covers which is nice and something we have once seen before with Nokia of old.
Cybersecurity threats are on the rise. With the rapid increase of security breaches, company hacks and data leaks, cybercrime has become one of the most significant threats to global business. Skilled cybersecurity professionals are key for the safety of companies and governments, but there is an anticipated skills shortage of 1.8 million workers by 2022. The demand for talent in this space is at an all-time high, and there are some unique personality traits that recruiters and companies need to look out for.
Hogan Assessments, a leading provider of personality assessments, has helped some of the world’s top IT and cybersecurity firms recruit the right individuals. Hogan’s science-based assessments and 30 years of validated research found that there are eight personality characteristics best suited to a successful career in cybersecurity.
Modest. Those that tend to excel in cybersecurity typically prefer to avoid the spotlight.A successful cybersecurity agenda is not egotistical or fame hungry, and instead favors a more low-key lifestyle. After all, most of the well-known names in cybersecurity are notorious cyber-criminals.
Altruistic. Cybersecurity professionals should want to help people. While they are working all day with systems and programming, protecting and helping people is at the core of this profession. They should work well with others and avoid isolating themselves. Fighting threats will require cooperation and trust between colleagues as they are striving together towards the same security goals.
Composed. The enterprise systems they are protecting from attacks are always under threat. Cybersecurity agents naturally need to have a sense of urgency, but it is crucial that they stay composed handling cyberthreats. Unnecessary outbursts when the pressure is rising can be counterproductive and shift their attention away from what is at stake.
Scientific. The perfect cybersecurity professional wants to solve problems using data and analytic skills. Cyber criminals are increasingly sophisticated in their attacks and this requires individuals who are highly technical and value evidence-based decision making.
Inquisitive. The world of cybersecurity is ever changing. When threats are prevented, new ones emerge which can require a completely different set of skills than the ones needed previously. A successful cybersecurity candidate is imaginative, curious and creative. They need to figure things out quickly, show motivation to learn and be open to new ideas.
Skeptical. ‘Trust no one’ would be a useful motto for a cybersecurity worker. To get ahead of the game and prevent attacks means sometimes having to think like a hacker. This means maintaining suspicion about what’s going on around you, because in a world of constant threats, naivety can be a dangerous thing.
Responsive. In cybersecurity, things can go wrong quickly, and you might be blamed for breaches that weren’t your fault. If someone in the company opens a phishing email and exposes sensitive information, you might be held accountable. It is thus very important for a cybersecurity worker to be open and responsive to criticisms and avoid being passive-aggressive.
Diligent. In a pressured environment with a firm’s security at stake, a successful candidate needs to be detail-oriented and constantly pushing projects to completion. One small oversight could lead to attacks, so cybersecurity specialists need to scrutinise every detail. They also need to value achievement and making an impact.
Dr. Ryne Sherman, Chief Science Officer, adds: “Traditional recruiting practices often overlook personality and focus on education, experience and a set of hard skills. While these are important, it is crucial to remember that personality characteristics play a huge role. A candidate with the suitable personality can be easily trained into the right role. This is especially true in the cybersecurity world where companies struggle to find the experienced individuals they need. To recruit top talent, companies should direct their attention to the power of personality.”
GalleriesNow.net is upgrading its five-star rated virtual reality exhibitions app to offer art enthusiasts an even more immersive viewing experience of the world’s best contemporary art.
Users will now be able to use a new pinch-to-zoom feature to get a better look at individual pieces of art or sculpture and will be able to search through international exhibition listings and gallery guides to find specific shows. It will also include a ‘NearMe’ button so users can search galleries local to them, wherever they are.
The free app that was first launched in 2017 and received 25k downloads in the first week, presents regularly updated listings of over 500 public and private exhibitions in 40 cities around the world and includes 90 per cent of the world’s top 50 galleries. ArtPassport’s technology means that literally thousands of people can view each exhibition – an order of magnitude more than can make a physical visit, helping to support gallery and artist while introducing new audiences into the artworld.’
The technology works by taking 360-degree photo spheres – multiple images taken from a single viewpoint with a extremely wide-angle lens – which are then processed, joined together and viewed through a special interface, either via the app or on the website. The resulting high-res images can be panned around on a computer, viewed on a phone, or slotted into a viewer for the full VR experience.
Tristram Fetherstonhaugh, CEO and Founder of GalleriesNow said ‘We love gallery exhibitions and have always been about trying to communicate the gallery experience. VR has turned out to be the perfect way to do this. Since launching we’ve taken VR of over 800 exhibitions and we are now delighted to be launching an updated version of the app with great new functionality. We see this technology as a way to let more people visit more exhibitions – virtually’.
Gary Waterston, Director of Gagosian Gallery, London describes it as: ‘a gamechanger – helping inspire those locally to come and engage with our exhibitions whilst opening up a more in depth view of the installation to those unable to visit in person’
New Features v2
An enhanced VR experience with new navigation, pinch zoom and access to individual artworks
Searchable international exhibition listings and gallery guides in over 40 cities around the world, including New York, London, Paris, Berlin, Vienna, Zürich, Hong Kong.
NearMe button, letting you find art just around the corner
The ability to ‘favourite’ certain exhibitions and receive personalised updates and notifications
Original features
360°VR photography as a great way to experience the gallery and make the experience more immersive
Exclusive 360° images of exhibitions with zoom-in capability
Exhibition details with descriptive texts
Visitor information with maps and directions
360°s taken by GalleriesNow and available exclusively on the ArtPassport app and GalleriesNow.net website
Well-established and international galleries, such as Blain|Southern and David Zwirner, as well as up-and-coming galleries like Annka Kultys
Galleries on the app are carefully curated using GalleriesNow.net’s proprietary algorithm, and represent the leading galleries in the world
Features new and archived exhibitions for those wanting to preview shows before attending, can’t attend or missed it completely.
Playpilot – A new rival to Apple TV, Playpilot wants to make life easier for film and TV fans to find what they want to watch fast. It’s a new app and online platform that lets you search and explore all your streaming services in one place.
At its core, Playpilot is a discovery tool that lets you explore all the content available to you in one place. However once you find something you want to watch – you just click on a playlink and Playpilot will send you off to the provider that hosts that title so you can watch it (you will be sent to the title page of the movie you clicked).
Today, Playpilot is the largest aggregator of TV and film streaming services in the Nordics (with almost 100,000 registered users) and is now planning to launch to an international audience
Mozo are my case of choice anytime I get a new Nokia device which has been somewhat less over the last two years but it is what it is anyway and today we are going to check out the latest on offer from the company which is the Leather and Fabric cases which really add a nice touch to the phone in question.
I have been using these cases some time now and they really give a nice premium look to any device and they also make cases for other smartphone brands and you should check them out over HERE
They add nice grip to the devices which can be slippy and give a decent level of protection keeping it simple and the device can be placed face down with the minimal lip on the top, All corner are also protected and you have easy access to all ports with no obstruction.
This handmade case is a classic example of Mozo design. Light grey texture and beautiful, premium Spanish leather seamlessly styles up your Nokia 5.1. Slim yet protective, it adds extra grip which is essential in everyday use.
Ultra slim & a perfect fit for Nokia 5.1
Material: textile, premium Spanish leather, non-toxic water-based edge paint, and PU
Arcade1Up is a range of officially licenced large-sized arcade cabinets featuring classic video games from the 70s and 80s. Made by US toy company Tastemakers and led by CEO Scott Bachrach, it started off as a passion project for Scott where he wanted to capture that feeling of playing old arcade video games, just as it was in the 70s / 80s. With modern versions being largely mini handhelds or console-based, he felt that the ‘feeling’ of the old school arcades just wasn’t being delivered. And so the project started to make officially licenced affordable arcade cabinets!
A year later and they have had a hugely successful launch recently winning the prestigious award of TECH TOY OF THE YEAR 2019 at the New York toy fair! The full line-up will be available nationwide this month.These cabinets where actually something I once sought myself after the faded away from arcades over the years and they were pricey back then and the price now is not bad for some retro custom gaming cabinets.
Launching first in the US, the machines have gone down a storm with fans finally having their favourite cabinets in their homes,This year they showed the games at Toy Fairs in London and New York and with the games now available for retail sale in the UK.
Arcade1Up are officially licensed versions of original videogames machines from the ‘Golden Age’ of gaming. These are ¾ scale replica copies of original arcade cabinets (full-size when used with an optional riser), complete with original artwork, controls (including rotary sticks, rollerballs and joysticks).
Each machine comes with multiple games and these are the original-code versions of the games, complete with techniques and tactics to learn, hidden features to exploit. So, if you could master Space Invaders patterns, exploit using the edge of the screen in Asteroids or rack-up extra lives in Defender back in the day… there’s nothing stopping you living that dream again!
The current Q1/Q2 line-up is:
ASTEROIDS
Asteroids, Major Havoc, Lunar Lander and Tempest
RAMPAGE
Rampage, Gauntlet, Joust, Defender
SPACE INVADERS
Space Invaders, Space Invaders Color
STREET FIGHTER II
Street Fighter II: Championship Edition, Super Street Fighter II: The new Challengers, Super Street Fighter TM II Turbo
Moodrise, the world’s first Digital Nutrition app, has announced the launch of a unique audio program for Google Home and Amazon Alexa – Moodrise Audio – developed to help those suffering silently from a range of mental health disorders, such as anxiety and stress.
By pairing peer-reviewed science with content, Moodrise Audio delivers ‘nutritional’ 90-second audio clips, nicknamed ‘pillcasts’ to help alleviate pain, boost emotional resilience and improve people’s experience of everyday life.
The app’s hyper-curated audio content features readings and scores from exciting talent across industries, including actresses Kristen Scott Thomas and Daisy Lewis and musicians Devendra Banhart and JD Samson. Popular audio stimulation techniques such as Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (ASMR) and Binaural Beats are also applied to the app.
Content within the pillcasts are focused on six of the most popular mood states and related neurotransmitters. These include Happiness (Serotonin), Confidence (Dopamine), Energy (Endorphins), Focus (Acetylcholine), Calm (GABA) and Connection (Oxytocin). Users of the app select which mood or mental state they wish to improve and are then served a series of different pillcasts. Each pillcast is supported by published scientific research and the content included has been specially created or curated to deliver the desired chemical reaction in the brain.
“Podcasting is a popular fixture of modern media, but programs are typically 60- to 90-minutes long. A pillcast is just 90 seconds of hyper-focused and easily digestible material, either created or curated to deliver better digital nutrition,” explains Michael Phillips Moskowitz, Founder and Creator of Moodrise. “The goal is to leverage intriguing, seductive, and utterly enjoyable pieces of audio, to help elevate mood and progressively improve emotional resilience. That’s our goal. Healthier digital material for better behavioural health.”
Musician Devendra Banhart comments: “Michael first introduced me to the term ‘digital hygiene’ and I’ve been feeling dirty ever since. Thankfully he created Moodrise Audio – a place where I can scrub off the day’s swipes and scrolls. A place to reset and let my guard down. A place of bare-bone tenderness, humour, and wisdom. I’m so honoured to be a contributor and curatorial consultant on this amazing app!”
JD Samson comments: “As an artist that has been focused on listening for the past 20 years, I have always imagined an intentional space for us to take pause with audio. Curating for Moodrise Audio meant going back to sounds that have enveloped me, changed my thinking, and collaborated with my ever-present healing methodology.”
In January this year, Michael launched Moodrise, the Digital Nutrition™ app for the mobile device that offers stimulating visual content to help users proactively manage their mental health.
Moodrise’s mobile and audio app versions are built on the premise that content can actually help heal, and healthy digital content must be a pillar of proactive wellness. There are no authoritative instructions to follow, no tough or tedious regimen to adopt, no costly time commitments. The apps are not designed to replace health professionals or medication but serve as a healthy supplement to enhance emotional resilience and mental wellbeing over time.
MINIX, among others known for their high-quality mini PCs, Android media hubs and adapters for MacBooks, proudly present the NEO Storage: The World’s first device to combine a portable SSD storage hub with a versatile adapter for MacBook and MacBook Pro, featuring additional data and display output ports that ensure high-speed transfers and ultra-convenient usage. The MINIX NEO Storage was announced within the scope of the ISE fair in Amsterdam and is going to hit the shelfs early June 2019.
World’s First All-in-One Portable Storage Solution
The brand new MINIX NEO Storage redefines external SSD storage combining speed and functionality in a sleek, state-of-the-art aluminium hub that maximises the potential of Apple MacBook, Apple MacBook Air and Apple MacBook Pro. It includes built-in SSD Storage, HDMI [4K @ 30Hz], 2 x USB 3.0 and an USB-C pass-through charging port. This SSD-Adapter-Hybrid provides easy access to data and content and is among others an ideal device for storing 4K video and photos that can be output to an external display within seconds via the integrated HDMI port. The MINIX NEO Storage will come with two capacities: the MINIX NEO S1’s 120GB SSD storage supports up to 350MB/s read and write speed, while the MINIX NEO S2’s 240GB SSD storage supports up to 400MB/s read and write speed.
The MINIX NEO Storage will be available at selected e- and retailers from early June on; the MRSP for the 120GB version will be £69.90, the 240GB version will cost £89.90.
More information about the brand new MINIX NEO Storage and the complete MINIX portfolio is available at http://minix.com.hk/.
Sydney based consumer electronics brand, asap Technologies, the team behind four successful crowdfunding campaigns including X-Connect, the world’s most crowdfunded cable and over 200,000 cables sold worldwide is today pleased to announce that its newest product, the UNO cable is live on Kickstarter. With guaranteed shipping in July and pledges starting at just $21/£16, the UNO has already smashed its funding goal with 45 days still to go.
The UNO cable is the world’s first cross device USB Type-C magnetic cable, allowing it to work with Lightning, Micro USB & Type-C tips giving compatibility with all smartphones, tablets and USB devices. This latest innovation in magnetic cables offers unparalleled quality, convenience and aesthetics brought by a company who believe users should be the creators and innovators of products.
The UNO cable has a USB-C connector end which is an upgrade from the current USB Type-A. This allows a higher power input and output and enables the UNO to be compatible with QC4.0 and Apple fast charge. The cable is capable of 2-way full speed USB 2.0 data transfer at 480 Mbps between any USB devices and features a reversible magnetic connection which means instant fit every single time. No more fumbling around to connect devices, even in the dark.
Each UNO cable set features two N52 grade neodymium magnets which are the world’s strongest commercial grade magnets. Unlike poor market imitations, UNO is strong enough to hold an iPad Air which is 437g (0.96lb) without dropping the device. Additionally, asap Technologies have incorporated an innovative locking mechanism, giving the cable a stronger connection and longer lifespan. This stronger magnetic strength means it can support a heavier cable than ever before with an increased length of 1.5m (4.9ft) with a 2.5m (8.2ft) cable also available for purchase separately.
Thanks to its unique bevelled and concave magnetic connector design on both the tip end and cable head end, UNO will connect correctly even if the tip is flipped 180°, due to both the strong neodymium magnets having their polarity perfectly positioned. Competitor designs require the tips to be correctly aligned inside the cable head and use weaker magnets needing expert guidance to be connected correctly if missed. The magnetic cable tips on the UNO are also just 10mm (0.39″) wide allowing them to fit perfectly into all Apple and Android devices. asap Technologies have tested the tips on over 100 phone cases and found it fit on all of them.
The UNO cable is the first in the asap Technologies range to introduce an improved anti-fray neck, meaning the cable will have increased durability and less chance of fraying or snapping at the most common weak point. This anti-fray neck significantly increases the lifespan of the cable handling everyday wear and tear offering a longer connectivity lifespan of the previous cables from 30,000 to 40,000 connections. With the improved materials and machinery used to build each UNO cable, asap Technologies are so confident in the UNO’s build quality that the company is now offering apremium 10 year warranty – designed to outlast the next decade worth of phones!
