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Public invited to have say on Draft Noise Action Plan

The public are being invited to have their say on the ‘Dublin Agglomeration Noise Action Plan 2024-2028.’

The draft plan has been put together by the local authorities of the Dublin Agglomeration (Dublin City Council, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council, Fingal County Council, South Dublin County Council, Wicklow County Council and Kildare County Council).

The plan has been informed by and is based on the Strategic Noise Maps which were prepared for the agglomeration of Dublin in 2022 and which cover transport (road and rail) and industry related environmental noise sources.

By EU law, Strategic Noise Maps and Noise Action Plans are required to be made or revised every five years.

The final ‘Dublin Agglomeration Noise Action Plan 2024-2028’ must be completed and issued to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) by 18th July 2024 and subsequently issued by the EPA to the EU Commission by the end of January 2025.

There will be a period of formal public consultation from Friday 12th April 2024 to Friday 24th May 2024 and members of the public are welcome to submit their views on this draft ‘Dublin Agglomeration Noise Action Plan.’

In addition, the draft Noise Action Plan may be viewed on the Dublin City Council website or the Dublin City Council Consultation Hub at the following links;

•         https://www.dublincity.ie/residential/environment/air-quality-monitoring-and-noise-control-unit/dublin-city-noise-maps/noise-action-plan

•         https://consultation.dublincity.ie

Submissions on the draft Noise Action Plan may be made through the Consultation Hub or alternatively by email airquality@dublincity.ie or in writing to, Air Quality Monitoring and Noise Control Unit, Environment & Transportation Department, Block 3 Floor 1, Civic Offices, Wood Quay, Dublin 8.

KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS announce brand new action-espionage game

KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS, in partnership with Sony Interactive Entertainment, confirmed a new action-espionage game in the latest State of Play. View the full announcement here.

“Yes, today, I’m excited to announce that we at Kojima Productions are creating a brand-new action-espionage game,” said Hideo Kojima.  “Preparations are underway, but production will begin in earnest after Death Stranding 2. We have strong experience with Sony Interactive Entertainment, having grown the action-espionage genre together for almost 30 years, and while most of our partnerships with Sony in the past have been for games, they also produce music and films, and this will definitely be a cooperative collaboration.”

With the full support of Sony Interactive Entertainment, this new action-espionage game will use cutting-edge technology and a stellar cast to deliver an experience like no other. Blurring the boundaries between film and games, offering near life-like graphics and a new take on interactive entertainment.

Tech Review – SJCAM C300 4K Action camera

The SJCAM C300 4K Action cam is a versatile portable camera that can be used just about anywhere or in any scenario and ideal for just about anyone it can be used just to take photos or videos on the fly be mounted to your car for dash cam use and ideal for vloggers and much more with the accessory pack that you get with it as you will see in the unboxing video below so if this is something you need stay tuned, now there is more than my needs met with this guy so far but should I need it all the equipment is there for me so what more could you ask for thinking ahead with how they have prepared the package for you, it can also be used in two ways detached or attached from the main mount or even attached to a selfie stick, it can be hung around your neck too and much more so in the accessory department it is a win win for anyone.

 

Setting us was not too bad there is several apps in the store so use the QR code in the book or check the image below this app is where you begin the set up process and once set up it has been pretty good for me and again signal maybe an issue at times but overall a decent easy to use app that replicated what’s built in on the camera itself which I go through in the video review below.

 

Settings galore. Once connected you are good to go then you need to go through all the settings to get familiar with what you can and cant do here spend some time on this to get the best end result you want as there is many features and settings to adjust some of which important and some just the standard you find on any camera if you will. Once all this is done you are pretty much good to go start taking pictures and videos and then check out the results on the fly or at home on the device or on your connected smartphone which was and iPhone 14 pro in case you are wondering it was also tested on a Pixel 7a device and no notable differences noted and pretty much the same across the two devices.

After that it is pretty much go and do what you need doing and thats all there is to it if you are a pro you can do more and the same applies if like me you just want to point and shoot you get the results and if you want to go underwater you can even do that, check out the video below for more and see how it all works and the results I got.

The App

 

Features

  • 【4K 20MP Action Camera】: Video recording the highest resolution 4K and 2K/60FPS or 1080P/120FPS. 20MP high-definition sensor, 32G SD card supporting 2-3 hours 4K video recording, and store 1500pcs 20M high-definition photos.
  • 【1000mAh and Underwater Camera】: when it is used as a pocket camera, using C300 magnetic accessories, the C300 pocket camera can be attached to clothing, freeing your hands when shooting, suitable for running records; using a waterproof case, It can dive and a variety of water sports camera, up to a depth of 30 meters.
  • 【2800mAh and Grip Camera】: When it is used as a grip camera, you can hold the C300 to complete a variety of selfie fun, or for VLOG, webcam and live. At the same time you can also be assembled with other accessories like a selfie stick, Also as a dash cam or helmet camera use (Note: some accessories are not included).
  • 【Electronic Image Stablization】: This action camera is equipped with improved 6-axis EIS, it can provide gimbal-like stabilization and greatly boost the stability and fluency of your recording. It can enable excellent footage even you or the object is in fast-moving.
  • 【98ft/30m Underwater Camera】: The pocket camera supports the use with the SJCAM waterproof case, providing waterproof camera protection for water activities, snorkeling and scuba diving enthusiasts. Underwater 4K action video camera. Note: the gripping camera doesn’t support a waterproof case.
  • 【Not Just Action Camera】: It’s not just an action camera, but also a single-screen selfie camera and a touch dual-screen camera. This camera is equipped with improved 5G Wi-Fi, After connected, the camera’s content can be viewed, set up and downloaded in real-time through “SJCAM Zone” APP. It can also act as a network live stream camera by connecting to home Wi-Fi. and use as a dash cam or Vlog camera.

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Video Review

 

First Look – C300 4K Action Camera from SJCAM

With the Summer here we like to take photos and videos to capture those special moments, now I have never been one to carry a standalone camera but only use my phone but this new kit could change that due to its size and stop me heavily relying on my smartphones for all forms of image and video capture which my phones be used for on a daily basis for my tech reviews.

This is small light and portable and comes with stacks of use case scenarios and accessories to get the most out of it which is super cool and can be seen in the unboxing below there is something here for everyone and not only that there is a wide spectrum of settings too which adds some flavour to the pocket sized gadget.

Standard Recording

4K (3840*2160) 30FPS
2K (2560*1440) 60/30FPS
1080P 120/60/30FPS
720P 120/60/30FPS

Photo Resolution 20MP, 16MP, 14MP, 12MP, 10MP, 8MP, 5MP, 3MP, 2MP

Check out the package below and if you have any questions while we test it out feel free to let us know in the comments

Features 

  • 1.3″ touch screen (front)+1.3″ touch screen (rear)
  • 4K 30FPS
  • 6-Axis Gyro Stabilization
  • 30M waterproof with case
  • Continuous shooting, Timed shooting, Quick shooting, Interval shooting

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Unboxing Video

Official Launch of the Midlands ICT Cluster Action Plan

Today, Minister of State for Trade Promotion, Digital and Company Regulation, Dara Calleary, marked the official launch of the Midlands ICT Cluster Action Plan at the Building Better Business event held at the Midlands Park Hotel, Portlaoise.

In launching the Action Plan, Minister Calleary said “I am delighted today to be publishing the Action Plan for the Midlands ICT Cluster. A key objective of the Midlands Regional Enterprise Plan is capitalising on the strengths of the region through Smart Specialisation and Digitalisation, with the development of industry clusters widely recognised as a key driver of growth and resilience for regions in terms of employment generation. It is fitting to be launching this Action Plan today at our Building Better Business event here in Portlaoise as the Midlands ICT Cluster will play a strong role in supporting businesses across the region with the opportunities and challenges presented by digital transformation.

The Action Plan has been developed by the Midlands ICT Cluster, who worked with SecondEdge Solutions Ltd to develop a plan which features a suite of actions under four enabling themes:

 

  1. R&D and Ecosystem Development,
  2. Skills and Talent
  3. Marketing
  4. Cluster Development

The Midlands has for many years proven to be an attractive destination for ICT businesses, with multinationals such as Ericsson who have been present in Athlone for over 40 years. More recently, fast-growing tech companies such as Sidero, Zinkworks, N’Ware, Nostra and Skout have been joined by many innovative start-ups to create a region which now has the highest concentration of ICT professionals outside of Dublin.

Ms. Sinéad Pillion, Head of Operations, Ericsson and Industry Chair of the Midlands ICT Cluster Steering Committee, said “The Midlands region is already home to over 400 thriving ICT businesses, employing thousands of people, and we aim to bring enterprise together with government agencies and academia for a triple-helix approach to supporting our ICT ecosystem. Our goal is to make the Midlands internationally recognised as a centre of excellence in Smart Connected Technologies, while highlighting the region as the ideal place to live, work and invest.”

Dr. Anne Cusack, Chair of the Midlands Regional Enterprise Plan Steering Committee, commented that “the ICT sector has been designated as a key growth sector in our regional enterprise plan, and the development of the ICT Cluster leverages the collective regional competencies in this area, serving to position the Midlands as a destination of choice for sectoral investors.”

Paul Madden, CEO, Zinkworks stated that “Zinkworks is proud to be a founding member of the Midlands ICT Cluster and see many great benefits from enhanced collaboration with Industry and University partners to jointly build on the vibrant ICT ecosystem in our region.”

Dr. Enda Fallon, Head of Department – Computer & Software Engineering, TUS noted that “The Midlands has the fundamental capabilities and values required to become a European region of technology excellence. As a Technological University in the heart of the region, TUS is delighted to partner with the Midlands ICT Cluster in order to realise this vast potential.”

Paying tribute to the her colleagues on the Steering Group, Orla Martin, Head of Enterprise, LEO Offaly, representing regional LEOs, “the development of this cluster marks a commitment between industry, Technological University of the Shannon – Midlands Midwest, enterprise agencies (EI, IDA) and the LEOs to work together, to learn from each other, and to grow the smart technologies base of the Midland Region, delivering on the ambition of the Midlands Regional Enterprise Plan”.

Sarah Morgan, Programme Manager, Midlands Regional Enterprise Development Office, expressed her “appreciation to all members of the Steering Committee and Working Groups, and to the ICT companies from across the region that contributed to the establishment of the cluster and action plan.”