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The World’s Most Advanced Smartwatch For Kids.#dokiWatch #Kickstarter #Kids

Smartwatches are not new and still slow on the uptake where as fitness trackers are popular,though the smartwatch now has morphed into fitness trackers too they still do not have the same appeal,I use them but not everyday as I like to chop and change,Kids though is a new area for the manufacturers of  wearables to grab hold of. There is already aplenty out there available now and more on the way but can you see your child actually wearing them,thats a topic for another day,never mind having a smartphone…

This watch though looks childish,is childish but packed with features and will be an attraction option compared to what is on offer,there are some nice ones out there and some not so nice,this could be said for the adults wearables too..

dokiWatch claims its  the world’s most advanced smartwatch for kids 6 to 12 years old that’s also a wearable phone and locator. It’s the first-ever 3G-enabled smartwatch for kids with video calling, voice calling, and messaging capabilities in one simple device! dokiWatch anticipates what families need in order to keep connected.

https://ksr-video.imgix.net/projects/2232901/video-623444-h264_high.mp4?_=1

This watch has more options than you can shake a stick at and is more than just a watch,dokiWatch comes with important safety features including GPS tracking, which enables parents to know the whereabouts of their children right on their smartphone. The electronic pet, or “dokiPet”, doubles as a fitness tracker to encourage kids to stay active and healthy by utilizing fun incentives such as achievement badges.

If this is something that you might be interested in,head over to their Kickstarter page where they have surpassed their required funding amount…

 

 

 

Samsung Gear VR consumer edition unboxing. #Samsung #VirtualReality #Ireland

We have just received some nice kit in today which is the new consumer version of the Innovator GR VR which is available now for the Samsung S6 range and the Galaxy Note 5,we are using our Note 5 in the demo and the Note 5 is one of my main daily drivers now..

The packaging is minimal compared to last years offering with much missing and cheaper,this is to make the unit affordable to consumers which is excellent and compared to what is upcoming like Oculus which will cost a small fortune and you then need a super laptop behind you the price of the Gear VR is really a worthy investment,Going forward I might just mention by looking at the spamfest thoughts regarding the Galaxy S7  I would say it is possible it will work with it f you have been thinking of holding off,before we move onto more detail check out the Innovator package from last year..

THE PACKAGE AND CONTENTS 

Oculus App
App download
Oculus store
Gear package
Top full set up
Bottom view set up
Looking inward
Navi keys - back button and volume toggle
Bransing
Top view,zoom dial
Micro USB port
Bottom view
Cover plate front
Cover plate rear.
Front view
Left side setting and micro USB port
Right side where device clips in.
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The set up is quite simple and takes a few minutes,once you insert the device you will be prompted to get the app and download the app from there,then sign in create account and you can add bank details for purchases,you dont need to add the bank details to use the free content and view the store and what is there..

Keys and Parts

The right sight houses the navi keys,back key and volume toggle whilst the left just has some branding,the keys will take a few minutes to adjust to and you will be fine after a few minutes usage. The top of the unit has a zoom toggle which allows you to set to your own needs or perhaps someone else who might be using it..

Installation

Inserting the device is simple and take 2 seconds I would take it easy as i feel if using it much you may eventually mark your device over time so just to keep this in mind,be easy when inserting and removing device…You can use the unit wit or without the cover plate on too but I would suggest you put it on for safety sake..

Experience.

If you are new to VR this will be a huge treat,you really feel immersed in the content and there is some really nice options to check out in the store,content is not abundant like the play store but there is enough there and you can also view whatever is on your device with the gallery app so there is no shortage of things to do.

You probably will feel a bit funny and disorientated at first and probably best sit down until you ge the feel for it,Since we have had the last innovator package there is more on offer and it will be an experience you and the family can enjoy,First timers will love it who have not tried any VR machines and for the price of the unit this is well worth the money and will keep you and the family entertained..

Any questions get us on Twitter or pop a question below and we will talk to you soon again check out the unboxing below.

 

Word Flow keyboard is coming to iPhone By @VicenteA_George #Windows #iPhone #Keyboard

Windows fans all over the world has always been proud of the built-in keyboard of W8 and W8.1 as it broke a Guinness World Record for the fastest typing when it was launched.

But ever since Microsoft took over the Nokia Cell phone Division some of those key features of WP are starting to be ported to other platforms, one of the “most infamous moves” was when Cortana became available in other platforms even before being completely available on the WP ecosystem.

Well, this time is the same famous keyboard the one being ported, as accordingly to an e-mail sent to some Windows insiders, they want to have the app available on iOS and possibly on Android.

What does this mean to the WP ecosystem?

Well, it depends on you and if you see the glass half full or half empty.

The Word Flow keyboard resembles what third party apps like Swipe or SwiftKey can do on both operative systems, which is not a warm welcome.

The app is apparently being developed for iPhone 5s and above, although the real question is:

Would you use the WP Keyboard on your device if you already have some of the aforementioned apps?

What’s you opinion on Microsoft and multiple apps going outside of their “home”? Let us know in the comment section or tweet us using #techbuzzireland

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Check-my-Temp – Monitor your child’s fever accurately. #Kids #Health #Indiegogo

This time of year can be pretty hash on all of us never mind out kids,with the changeable weather going form hot to cold we can all be open to getting the flu or other illnesses such as the common chest infection,these are easy to control and fix but its our child we would worry about more rather than ourselves,speaking as a father thats how I feel anyway..

Most of us are familiar with the standard thermometer we all have and again most of us have one or two of them in our medical kits at home and taking one of these out to a child to read a temperature can be daunting for some kids and then if successful keeping it where you want it is another..Check my temp monitors your child’s position,motion and temperature ALL THE TIME via this product and also can be used to monitor the elderly,this of course has an app to go along with it on your smartphone and connect them up just like any other wearable device today.The app itself also looks really great..Also the information can be monitored remotely which is great and featured real time alerts and the option to share information to your GP or social circle.

 

What is Check my temp?

Check-my-Temp, a wearable thermometer, does just that and a bit more. With our passion, your support and a shared vision for a healthier world, let’s redefine thermometers for ever.

  • A thermometer that continuously monitors fever so you and your loved ones can rest easy
  • A thermometer that sends real time alerts and updates so you can monitor from anywhere, anytime
  • A thermometer that tells you if your loved one is awake or has fallen so you can quickly attend to them
  • A thermometer that lets you record symptoms and medication to create a complete medical profile
  • A thermometer that records fever history for your doctor
  • A thermometer that will allow you to connect with other users so you can build a healthier community
  • 3 modes to monitor

 

Head over to Indiegogo for more if you like this idea..

 

Apple want to help you trade up to a new iPhone. #iTrade #Apple

This morning I got an email from Apple which was rather unusual,To be honest I thought it was fake, so i posted on Twitter and elsewhere and then to find out it was not only me,it was almost everywhere, Apple want to offer up to €445 euro towards your new iPhone which is nice of them but going down this route is rather odd yet alone I feel a bad sign,Most tech houses seem to agree that Apple are going to take a plunge,Given that they sell millions of iPhones each year,they can market and sell a product with the usual spiel from Tim Cook and people fall for it why bother?

Apple do make nice products but moving forward they are not stepping up to the plate and borrowing other peoples ideas only to rename it and claim it…Apple have no need to bombard people with emails or do they? For me I think they have reached their peak now and people are just fed up,This does not just apply to Apple in fairness,people do like to switch,get sick of something after been loyal for so long and look elsewhere, Apple and Samsung are the two main players with nice devices on offer,However Apple have not changed radically,took a change and they play it safe,they have the looking device year after year with  incremental updates only to keep feeding their loyal fans with bullshit until the next model comes out and then gladly take your money,though again all manufacturers are accused of this,This cant go on forever and wont,the same applies to other manufacturers too and with the rise of new OEMs,cheaper devices from the Chinese in particular there is pressure to be felt for all..

Anyway onto Apple #iTradeIn lets just call it that,terms and conditions apply which are detailed below

 1. You must be at least 18 years old to be eligible to trade in for an Apple Store Gift Card. More specific details are available from Apple’s approved partner for the trade-in and recycling of eligible devices. Restrictions and limitations may apply. Not all devices are eligible for credit. Payments are based upon the received device matching the description you provided when your estimate was made. Online and in-store values may vary.

If you go to this link this is what you should see and then fill in the requirements to see what Apple will actually give as a quote on the fly…For my 6 plus I was offered €415 which is shy in my opinion…

And for our iPhone 4s 16 GB the final price was a whopping €75 pending inspection,typically this would reduce going by past alternatives here with recycling offers of the past,you would send your phone away with a quote only to find everything was wrong with it and nothing was right via email or sms and at this stage you would not be bothered and let them keep it…the price for this particular model on such sites would see you pocket €10…

 

 

 

 

Discover #RemixOS 2.0, Android for your PC By @VicenteA_George #Android #PC #OS

For quite a time now we’ve had Chrome OS the system used to run Android on a PC like environment.

But sometimes it feels short when competing against monsters like Windows or Mac OS  and then is when this newly additions enters the scene.

Discover Remix OS 2.0

What is it?

Is an Android based operating system, design to offer the best of both worlds, the almost unlimited selection of app the Google Play Store has at your disposal and a almost full desktop experience you’ve dreaming of.

Remix OS has it all:

 

  • True Multitasking 
  • A Taskbar 
  • A Notifications Center
  • Full Keyboard commands
  • A working Right-click
  • A File Manager
  • Full suite of Google Play apps
  • Future software Updates

This OS has being developed by the Jide team, previously known for making pretty good Android tablets and its built upon the Android x86 initiative.

And they have made a pretty impressive system, worth notice! This is not a public software, although is available for everyone from Jide’s page, for the moment is meant for developers as is still on “Alpha”.

But if you’re interested on this, you’ll be able to dual boot Windows/Mac and “Android” on you PC, the best part of it is that you can even install the OS on a pendrive us booted up directly from there!

On Remix OS you’ll have two offerings, the well known Google Play Store and their own “Remix Store” for full compatible apps.

Everything on the OS looks really well design, but has a strong influence from Microsoft’s Windows 10 like the Notification Tray

All future software updates will hit the place you have destined for it, and it’ll run on most PCs without a particular OS version needed it, which is pretty awesome.

Obviously this desktop software attempt is really solid, but is has the occasional bugs and it won’t replace you current fully working (in most cases) OS.

Are you interested in try it out?  you can go over HERE

If you do, please let us know in the comment section, or tweet us using #techbuzzireland

Stay tuned for more.

 

 

Samsung Galaxy Note 5 unboxing from Ireland #Samsung #GalaxyNote5 #Unboxing

The Samsung Galaxy Note 5 has arrived and its took its design from the Galaxy S6 line up,,This however did not bode to well with fans of the Note range due to the lack of a removable back cover and no option to expand memory but this is a trend that is growing and something we may have to adapt to,with cloud storage been pushed more so now many are not sold on the idea but it is growing and find myself using it now more so than before..

The device is nice to hold in hand though much more comfortable than the old versions due to its curved edges which sit nicely in hand,also we have a fingerprint sensor on the home key which also doubles as a camera key which requires a double tap to activate the main camera which is 16MP and shoots really nice photos..

IMAGE GALLERY 

Home key/fingerprint sensor
Left side - Volume keys
Galaxy Note 5
Top Front
Back View
Right side - Power Key
Top
Camera area
Bottom view
NOTE 5 VS NOTE 4
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The Note 5 alongside its siblings the Galaxy S6 range all look quite alike and internally the software and UI remains the same,the Note 5 however has seen its battery size been reduced from previous iterations,this is now at 3000 mAh but the Note 4 had 3220 mAh which is a step back especially in 2016, A 3000 mAh battery for a powerful phone such as the Note 5 is a little underwhelming and something that is a tad annoying considered its past versions.

Check out the unboxing below and excuse us for the poor voice,a tad under the weather and any questions feel free to ask us here or on Twitter..

 

 

Vertu announce a new Signature touch for Bentley,Starting from €8.5K #Vertu #Bentley.

Luxury phone maker Vertu have a new device to offer,if you have the money to spare that is and the car to go alongside with it.. You also get an app too which im sure will be welcome and it gives you exclusive content…This becomes available the 28th of Jan 2016 starting from €8,400..

Kevin Rose, Bentley Board Member for Sales and Marketing, commented: “The partnership between Vertu and Bentley is a superb example of two global brands working together to make extraordinary products that complement the lifestyle and aspirations of discerning and sophisticated customers. The Vertu for Bentley phones are designed and hand-made in England, personifying style, elegance and the modern perception of bespoke, underpinned by world-class technology and luxury performance.”

The device however is just a re-branded Signature Touch and they call it a new release?? This is a bit of bad form from Vertu considered the price you pay,the service you get and owners of Vertu devices may also feel a little let down just to get a new device with an inspired by Bentley look..

Specs   Android 5.1 Lolipop,5.2-inch 1080p touchscreen, Snapdragon 810, 4GB of RAM, 64GB of expandable storage, a 21 MP rear camera with phase detection autofocus and dual-LED flash, a 2 MP front facing camera LTE and a 3,160 mAh battery.

See Press for more and check out the Vertu website.

 

 

If you hate cleaning your grills there is a solution,Say hello to Grillbot. #Grillbot

Lets face it it is not the nicest job in the house but there is going to be plenty of tech coming to do those jobs we hate,and this would be something last on my list for sure,the grills, be it a barbecue or oven grill they are hard to clean,require elbow grease and time..

Grillbot was seen in CES this year and will take some time and effort from doing these chores we hate,given it will it entirely clean the grill it will however do lots of the work for you making it somewhat an easier task to do at home,as it stands we have products that clean our floors and so on this is another necessity for some and will be a welcome addition to our homes,as technology advances it will be only a matter or time when we just have to push a button and hey presto you will not be moving a finger… of course this will make some of us more lazy than we are but this is how things are going but yes there is still plenty of us that do not mind getting our hands dirty once a week on the big house clean up.

Features

  1. PUSH-BUTTON OPERATION: So simple, anyone can do it.
  2. REPLACEABLE WIRE BRUSHES: Brushes pop right off for easy cleaning and are dishwasher safe.
  3. RECHARGEABLE BATTERY:  Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery (included).
  4. THREE STRONG ELECTRIC MOTORS: The grillbot is equipped with three high-power electric motors.
  5. LCD ALARM & TIMER: Set it and forget it. Grillbot’s smart and will notify you when finished.
  6. SMART BRAIN: The grillbot is driven by a sophisticated CPU chip that controls the movement, speed, and direction of the brushes.

See more over at Grillbot