Speck Unveils a New Line of Protective Cases For iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR

Speck has just released its line of cases for iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR which includes the all-new Presidio Pro, Presidio Ultra and Presidio Stay Clear. The entire line of cases for the new iPhones is Speck’s largest ever for a device launch, and features a wide range of fresh, fall colors and new patterns. If you have not tried this companies cases you should do they are really great and you can search for multiple reviews we have carried out here on site.

Presidio Pro is the new standard in all-around device protection, incorporating an antimicrobial treatment that inhibits the growth of bacteria on the case, in addition to Speck’s trademark 3 metre protection and raised bezel screen protection. The modern feel of the scratch-resistant, soft-touch exterior keeps the case looking newer, longer. Ridges of Speck’s proprietary IMPACTIUM™ rubber on the inside perimeter compress on impact to absorb and disperse shock.

Presidio ULTRA, Speck’s 2-in-1 ultra protective case now features a Presidio Pro as the base of the case. The removable ULTRA bumper protects the ports against dust and dirt, while defending the device against drops of up to 4,6 metres. With Presidio Ultra, users can customize the level of protection when they need it most.

Presidio Stay Clear is designed to show off the beauty of the iPhone. The case has a newly developed coating that provides a superior level of protection against yellowing and discoloration, to keep your case looking clearer, longer. It not only resists discoloration from the sun’s UV rays, but also oils that are in makeup, lotions and substances that cases often come into contact with. The inner layer of each Presidio Stay Clear case is made of IMPACTIUM Clear, a proprietary shock-absorbing material that helps protect against drops of up to 2,4 metres.

The full Speck Presidio line for iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR includes:

  • Presidio Pro (£19.95 – £24.95) — Protective, slim case with antimicrobial protection tested to withstand drops of up to 3 metres
  • Presidio Stay Clear (£19.95 – £24.95) — Features a new innovative coating that resists UV-yellowing and discoloration caused by lotions and other oils
  • Presidio Ultra (£34.95) — Rugged, slim case with 4,6 metre drop protection and 360 degree port coverage
  • Presidio Grip (£19.95 –  £24.95) — Speck’s iconic angled grip geometry offers a tactile hold perfect for any device
  • Presidio Sport (£24.95 – £29.95) — Anti-microbial finish and 360-degree port protection perfect for gym-goers and fitness enthusiasts
  • Presidio Clear + Print (£24.95) — Embedded designs won’t fade or scratch
  • Presidio Clear + Glitter (£24.95 –  £29.95) — Glitter crystals embedded in the case add sparkle that won’t flake off
  • Presidio Folio (£24.95 – £29.95) — Functional, stylish folio case with a secure card slot and hands-free viewing stand
  • Presidio Folio Leather (£34.95) — Bonded leather exterior for an elegant look

The complete lineup for iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR   is available now at speckproducts.co.uk

Stress free commuting: How Brits manage to do so! #Jabra #Commuting #Tech

September, the time of year when the summer holidays come to an end and millions of Brits restart their daily commute back to work. The 16 per cent of individuals who find commuting a constant cause of stress, might want to gain advice from their co-commuters who try to stay relaxed during the journey. Some tips included listening to their favourite music or audio book, or using technology, like voice activation, to make calls and stay energised (43 per cent). However, since only 5 per cent are open to chatting with co-commuters, you are likely to face a lack of response if you make conversation…

These insights into the behaviour of British commuters came to light following research from Jabra. Whilst commuting to work, most people listen to music (37 per cent) but surprisingly, only 7 per cent check emails or work documents. The likelihood of this, is people still see their journey to work as personal time and not a time to be thinking about work.

Despite all best efforts to make the daily commute as comfortable as possible, there are still several annoyances commuters have to deal with. The top five frustrations consisted of delays (29 per cent), crowded public transportation (11 per cent), the costs (8 per cent), wasted time and lack of productivity (8 per cent) and the constant noise levels (7 per cent). In particular, the generation of 18–34 year olds considers the lack of productivity irritating. In comparison to other parts of the country, Londoners get more aggravated by all the noises around them (14 per cent) – which is presumably not unexpected for a buzzing metropole like the capital.

Steven Evans, Managing Director, Retail and Online, Jabra EMEA North: Jabra said: “The research shows that when people are not using their commute to sleep or simply stare out of the window, technology driven activities, like making calls, reading an audio book or listening to music and podcasts, are essential for making the journey bearable.”

“Six in ten consumers are interested in using voice activation to control their smartphones – a feature we see as a major future driver for the adoption of this kind of wireless on-the-go communication. Together with Active Noise-Cancellation (ANC), voice activation is one of the key technologies in headsets that adds value to one’s commuting time by making it both more relaxing, productive and socially enriching.” 

Features such as voice activation, ANC and superior sound quality can be found in Jabra audio devices, with the Elite series and the Talk range providing the perfect commuter accessory. For more information, please visit www.jabra.co.uk.

New Entry-Level In-Ears and World‘s First Headphones with GAIT-Analysis. #headphones #soul #tech

The American headphone specialist SOUL Electronics came all the way from sunny California to Berlin to present its latest highlights at IFA. Absolute eyecatcher were the SOUL Run Free Pro Bio – the world’s first bluetooth headphones with GAIT analysis and real-time coaching. Using the BEFLEX Biomech Engine and the free SOUL Fit Companion app the Run Free Pro Bio measure parameters such as cadence, symmetry, step lenght and -width, balance and even head tilt angle.

If desired, the voice coach can support and advise during running and when finished, the runner receives a detailed analysis in order to minimize injury risk during running and to increase efficiency. The Run Free Pro Bio in-ears are available at Amazon from the end of September at 149.99 £ RRP.

SOUL also scores in the lower price segment – i.e. with the new SOUL Emotion headphones. These True Wireless in-ears are a stylish entry-level model with excellent price-performance-ratio. The handy charging box offers 6 hours playtime and is a real eye-catcher with its fancy design in black and white. As a stylish combination of style and sound the Emotion will be available in black and white at 49,99£ (RRP) just in time for Christmas.

Another convincing entry-level product is the SOUL RUN FREE PRO X – some wireless bluetooth headphones that offer the well-balanced SOUL sound quality with powerful warm bass and clear mids and highs even for a small purse. The RUN FREE PRO X In-Ears are particularly suitable for workout sessions thanks to their 10 hour battery life, the water- and sweat-repellent nanocoating and the reflective neck cable.

The patented Ear-Lock system with changeable Ear-clips guarantees a secure hold and prevent the headphones from slipping out the ear. In combination with different sizes of ear-tips the SOUL Run Free Pro X adapts individually to the anatomical conditions of the wearer. The Run Free Pro X will be available at the end of the year at a RRP of 49,99£.

More information about SOUL Electronics is available at: https://www.soulelectronics.com/.

First look and unboxing. The NUU mobile G3 £200 smartphone. #NUU #Tech

Smartphones over the last few years have hit the 1K price mark thanks to Apple and Samsung.But do we really need a phone costing that much and has such become more of a status symbol more so than just having the latest tech?? Thankfully we have manufacturers going the other direction bringing in devices at half that or even less and they seem to be getting cheaper begging the question is it over for 1K devices.. I think it is. With biometrics featured on this device with face unlock and a fingerprint scanner there is much on offer here on top of its build quality.

Recently I have been testing phones under the 300 euro bracket and typically I do carry two phones one of which is normally the high-end and one mid ranger. But I have passed on it for around two years now not even getting my upgrade which even still requires a ridiculous deposit to get your hands on the latest. That trend has bucked now and manufacturers need to rethink their strategy with these 1K devices which seem to be catching on by others. It’s over for them now..

I have more sub 300 euro devices on the way but today we check out the NUU mobile G3 and we will today unbox it and walk through the UI and show you what is on offer for £200 Check out the video below and feel free to ask any questions on this device.

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The laws regulating Drones by @GetTrik_ @PaeNatwilai ‏ #Drones #Tech #Laws

The nations all over the globe in collaboration with aviation bodies are setting up policies to standardise drone flight by civilians. The drones in most of the countries will henceforth be part of civil air traffic management. That is to say the operation of drones will adhere to laid laws. The drones are of various sizes as well as types and this greatly influence their operation and ownership. There are drones the size of small birds or much smaller like coins and can fly in the space in near-invisibility. This has provoked many companies, organisations and countries in the sense that their privacy and secrets are on the brink. This article addresses basic regulations or laws that have been put in place across nations to regulate the drones.

 

Fly only registered drones

The nations have made it a mandatory for their citizens in possession of drones weighing more than 250g to register them. The law however exempts those drones with the least weight and tiniest in size. It takes one only $5 dollars to register a drone. The fee is relatively affordable and millions of citizens have registered their drones. The registration will be done by elders as per individual nations for instance in American states, should be 13 years and above. This has real change the traditional a receipt of purchase is all that one needed to be in ownership of a drone. Registration will also entail labeling so as to help authorities in the tracking of drones both in case of mishandling or a theft.

The effect of this law has been expressed through few drone-aircraft and many light drones being owned by individuals to evade registration requirements.

Do drones possess flight and operation liberty?

Are you planning on flying a done either for commercial or recreation reasons? Where are you going to do the flying? These are some of basic, safety precaution questions someone has to ask himself or herself before setting out to fly the drone. This is important because some regions are out of bound for drones to fly around or over. These places are set aside for special events and include;

  • Densely populated and residential areas.
  • Airports
  • Military bases and prisons.
  • Emergency/ rescue workers

The list is long. Sincerely speaking it is very hard to keep this law by yourself or manually. That is why the drones are to be fitted with what is termed as a geo-fence. This will automatically recognise and alert the operator when they approach restricted areas. The law has affected the manufacturers too. They have had to expand, re-renovate drones by integrating more programs and settings such as geo-fencing.

Why kids are forbidden to operate drones.

The nations through their intelligence, have realised that most of the incidents of drones crashing are caused by kids. Thus they have barred kids from not just operating but also owning a drone. However, the law has a lenience in that, the underage can own the drone indirectly. Thats if they it registered under the name of elder their elder relatives or guardians. Under the same law of restricted ownership and operation, not any skilled operator will be legible to fly the drone but only the one tested and certified. This will in addition comprise regular renewal of pilot licenses. All this steps shows how drones are being handled as serious gadget capable of causing hazard.

Is any time drone time?

Many parties worthy recording take place both at night and day. Also some activities that call for the aid of drones occur late in the evening or at night in the dark. Unfortunately according to the law, those Parties and activities happening at night might not be filmed or involve drones. UAVs are entitled to operate during day time and 30 minutes before six and darkness sets in. This due to the fact that the visual degree of the operator is key in drone operation. For exemptions to be applicable, the drones will need being fitted with light to enhance the operator’s visual ability.

How high can a drone fly?

It has been made clear by most of the nations that drones are no equivalent for manned crafts. Thus the drone have a certain height or altitude that they can be flown past which it is a punishable offence. The allowed height is not greater than 400 ft. also this goes hand in hand with the acceptable speed which is not more than 100 miles per hour.

  Conclusion

The drone laws are inevitably here. Although some countries are quite forgiving to offenders, it won’t go on for long thus citizens need to adjust and accept living by them. Also more restrictions on drone technology is anticipated in the future.

Author

Pae Natwilai, is the founder of TRIK, a former oil and gas inspection and maintenance engineer, who was named as one of the rising stars in the Forbes 30 under 30. Twitter – @GetTrik_

iStorage – diskAshur PRO² & diskAshur DT² PIN authenticated hardware encrypted DataStorage drives are now FIPS 140-2 Level 3 certified.

iStorage, the award-winning and trusted global leader of PIN authenticated, hardware encrypted data storage devices, is delighted to announce that theirdiskAshur PRO² portable HDD/SSD and diskAshur DT² desktop HDD are now FIPS 140-2 Level 3 certified after months of rigorous tests.We have tried and tested many of their products here and they certainly are secure and a must have piece of tech in your home or office..

This is in addition to recent news announced only a few months ago that both products were certified to NCSC CPA, NLNCSA BSPA & NATO Restricted Level, making iStorage the world’s first and only company to have all these certifications.

John Michael, CEO, iStorage Limited says…

“It has been an incredible year for iStorage – having successfully passed and being awarded both the NCSC CPA and NLNCSA BSPA certificates, then having both these products listed in the NIAPC catalogue after achieving NATO Restricted level, and now this, passing the FIPS 140-2 Level 3 certification.  This a fantastic accolade and testament to the many years of research and development that iStorage has invested in developing the diskAshur PRO² and diskAshur DT² products. We are proud to be able to offer products with credible certifications that reassure businesses and government organisations throughout the world of the robust level of data protection offered. “

Pricing, specifications and availability:

iStorage diskAshur PRO² and diskAshur DT² can be found on iStorage’s website

diskAshur PRO² HDD: https://istorage-uk.com/product/diskashur-pro2/

diskAshur PRO² SSD: https://istorage-uk.com/product/diskashur-pro2-ssd/

diskAshur DT²: https://istorage-uk.com/product/diskashur-dt2/

Give the gift or memories this Christmas with FUJIFILM IMAGINE #Tech #FUJIFILM #Cameras

With countless products on offer and fad trends coming and going, it can be a struggle to find a timeless gift for someone special at Christmas. This festive season why not give the gift of memories with sentimental presents that will be treasured long after the glow of the holiday season has passed. FUJIFILM’s range of Christmas gifting options do just that, helping us to capture new memories and cherish old ones, making it the one-stop-shop for Christmas 2018… Yes folks put away the god dam smartphones and take real photos.

SNAP. CREATE. GIFT with FUJIFILM Imagine

We keep thousands of pictures on our smart-phones, yet we rarely print any, so what better gift this Christmas for the ones you love than cherished memories that they will get to keep forever. FUJIFILM Imagine has the perfect selection of personalised gifts for those most special to you; simply choose a favourite photo and create incredible gifts through the FUJIFILM Imagine mobile app, online and touch screen kiosks in store nationwide. Choose from quirky options including personalised jigsaws and teddies, mugs and mouse mats for your office Secret Santa, t-shirts, photobooks and more. Then wrap it all up with personalised gift wrapping paper to create a unique and memorable gift this Christmas.

Guarantee smiles on Christmas morning and give the gift of cherished memories with printed presents from FUJIFILM Imagine.

INTERIOR GOALS with SQUARE Printing

The perfect choice for any interiors or Instagram lover this season, FUJIFILM’s new SQUARE printing service is the one-stop-destination for printing in trendy square format and bringing Instagram and social media feeds to life!

For DIY gift lovers, order SQUARE format prints of your favourite photos for scrapbooking gifts or choose from unique SQUARE presents like Photo Books and Montage Frames. For the interiors lover in your life, opt for eye catching Photo Blocks, perfect for adding to gallery walls and displays. SQUARE printing is available now at FUJIFILM kiosks nationwide.

FUJIFILM Imagine and SQUARE printing services and gifts are available nationwide. Prices start from as little as €9.99 and may vary from retailer to retailer. Gift availability varies instore – call instore, visit www.fujifilmimagine.ie or download the FUJIFILM Imagine App.

Nokia 7 Plus repair. How did it go.. There was more than the USB-C issue.

Recently I posted a video about my Nokia 7 Plus in which the USB-C port became so loose it would not hold the cable nor charge the phone. Now I have my Nokia 8 which would have got equal usage over the same period of time did not suffer the same problem. On searching through forums there was one or two issues of same so I posted a video so people could watch out for the problem I had. It now turns out this is not just a problem with this device the same has happened to my Nokia 7.1 and now widespread reports with other devices having the same problem.

I reached out on social media via Twitter and got a response almost two days later I posted the same question on the support forum where yet I have to get a response at all which is annoying and where a community of people help out others with problems big and small. Finally I took to Facebook where I got support almost immediately so this is some guidance as to how my experience was and where I got some form of result.

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From booking in my phone to ordering a courier was a simple process and you are given an option to get DHL to call to your door or drop it into a hub, I took the drop off point because i do not rely on couriers as there has been items here for up to 6 months not collected this is not naming any company in particular but it happens. You will need to print off a shipping label prior drop off or it will not be accepted.

My device was one week away and was shipped to Hungary for repair which is odd. It came back One week later and I got a list of other issues I did not notice asides the original complaint. The overall experience was good though from Nokia. They emailed me when they got the device,emailed again telling me it was in for inspection and emailed once more when the repair was finished but with no details. The details came with my phone though and shed some light on issues unbeknownst to me.If you have had a similar issue let us know and share because something needs to be done about it very quickly.

Lenco – DIR 200 internet DAB radio & BTL-450 Bluetooth tower speaker now available in the UK.

Lenco, the Hi-Fi and consumer electronics company famed for its Swiss design and high quality product ranges over the last seventy years, is pleased to announce the availability of its DIR-200 Internet/DAB+ radio and BTL-450 Bluetooth tower speaker via Amazon in the UK market.

 

Tune in all over the world with the Lenco DIR-200 DAB+ Internet Radio with PLL FM Radio. When connected to the internet, the DIR-200 can receive radio stations and Podcasts from all over the world making it effortless to tune into something new, or simply tune into a favourite FM station with the PLL FM Radio. It is also compatible with a UPnP multimedia server.

With 34W RMS speakers, complete with Bluetooth connectivity, USB playback and AUX input, the DIR-200 can connect and playback music from smartphones or other devices.

The DIR-200 can also be used as an alarm clock, with dual alarm function and sleep timer. The DIR-200 also has an in-built USB charging port for your smartphone or other device, as well as a 3.2” TFT LCD Colour Display.  Buy on Amazon HERE

The Lenco BTL-450 is a premium Bluetooth speaker tower, backed by the award winning & best-selling heritage of previous generations. This latest innovation still features impressive room-filling Hi-Fi audio performance but now also boasts integrated lighting technology.

The BTL-450 can be connected easily via Bluetooth, USB, 3.5mm aux-in or SD card playback. Once connected, users can listen to any of their music or any other content from the likes of; Apple Music, Amazon Music, Deezer, iTunes, Spotify, Tune In or any other services. There is also a handy built-in FM radio with auto-scan and a USB port to charge mobile devices.

The BTL-450 is an audio powerhouse featuring rich room-filling sound performance. The 2.1 Channel speaker tower delivers a total output of 60 Watts which is loud enough for even the most raucous party. The sheer quality of sound this tower delivers is further enhanced with the built-in subwoofer to provide deep and powerful bass. The front speaker grille of the tower features integrated LED Lights which offer 8 colour modes and 3 lighting effects to change the mood of a room to suit or energise a house party. All light modes are easily and innovatively managed via the remote control.

Buy HERE