Google earlier today updated their “exlpore” option which enables people in the UK and USA to find restraunts and food outlets easier,now they have also updated street view,so Google seem to be working hard this week alongside other news they have shared..from today you will be able to tour immersive 360-degree imagery and submit your own to to Google Maps. Find a great hiking trail, check out restaurant and hotel interiors, and snap and share your own photo spheres (360-degree panoramas) to Google Maps for others to explore and enjoy. All in one place.This Street View app will replace the Photo Sphere Camera app for iPhones and the Street View from Google Maps app on Android phones.
Explore
In one gallery, you can explore Street View collections and content from Google Maps alongside photo spheres contributed from people around the globe. So whether you want to track the Loch Ness monster in Scotland, scale the famed rock wall El Capitan in Yosemite, or hike Mt. Fuji, the Street View app has you covered.
Google today have announced a new update to the “explore” option to make life easier for food goers,however this update will be just for the UK and the US first,this might be a nice idea if you are stuck for choice or want to let Google decide for you,there is already similar options available on the likes of Augmented reality app City Lens from HERE maps which is also a very handy app on Windows Phone ..try it out… For now this update only applies to Android only and no word on iOS…
Google say
Starting today in Google Maps for Android in the US and UK, you’ll be able to uncover the best your city has to offer with our updated explore feature. And in NYC, San Francisco and London, you’ll enjoy curated recommendations from Google Maps. Now you can discover what is unique (and delicious!) about the neighborhood you’re in — whether it’s pre-theater dining in the Theater District in NYC, Dolores Park picnic fare in the Mission in San Francisco or centuries-old pubs in The City in London.
Once you pick the category that suits your craving, you can see in-depth details about each location. Swipe through photos, get details (family-friendly? quick bite?), and check out ratings and reviews from Google and other diners. And for select spots, you also discover why it may be particularly relevant to you: for example, Google Maps may recommend a place that’s popular with other diners who visited a place you’ve been to in the past.
So there you have if,off with ya now and find some food if you are hungry,tell us how it is…
This is something interesting that popped up over the last few days and we have seen images of what Wi-Fi supposedly looks like discussed but this time it is a visual real live affair via an app which is to launch on Android in 2016 and iOS later this year in December and was created by Richard Vijgen.. who goes on to say
“We are completely surrounded by an invisible system of data cables and radio signals from access points, cell towers and overhead satellites. Our digital lives depend on these very physical systems for communication, observation and navigation.”
There has been many remarks about this saying its untrue and some saying its possible and great,on the upside I think its a good idea.. A site specific version of the app that will be on display at ZKM from September 2015 until April 2016
The Architecture of Radio is a site-specific iPad application that visualizes this network of networks (cell towers, wifi routers, communication, navigation and observation satellites and their signals) by reversing the ambient nature of the infosphere; hiding the visible while revealing the invisible technological landscape we interact with through our devices.
The iPhone claims to have the best camera “model dependent” but don’t all manufacturers and until real hard testing is done the result will vary and people will still have their opinion, I do which is not important in this context but iPhone fans will swear by their iPhone yet today we have a 3 in One lens to enhance the built in camera….on the iPhone,we have seen similar before like the olloclip but this is new.. However we all like to toy around with accessories…for £28/$36 this is what you get…
The set consists of 3 lens you can switch from time to time. These include a 180°Fisheye, macro, and wide angle. The fisheye will help you to capture 180 degrees of scene while the macro comes real handy to take clear photos of extremely tiny objects. The wide angle, on the other hand, will help you take wider range of scenery. All together they make a wonderful combination of lens your iPhone camera can make good use of. They are compatible with the iPhone 4/4S, iP5 5S, iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. These lens have an aluminum shell and are provided with a multi coated optical glass.
The Taiwanese manufacturer Acer is well known for their “Predator” Gamer Computers Line, but this time they’re doing something different and possibly the fantasy of more than one gamer out there.
Meet the Predator 8 the first “Gaming Tablet”
The Predator 8 (GT-810) is the first tablet made entirely for gamers; Acer which is well known for made gamer devices made a bang with this beauty, lets take a look at the specs:
Display: 8″ IPS display (1920 x 1200) with “Zero Air Gap” and Predator “ColorBlast” technology for “100% NTSC color gamut”
RAM: 2GB
Processor: Intel Atom x7 processor, Intel HD Graphics (Gen 8 LP)
Connectivity: 2×2 MIMO wireless technology, 802.11a/b/g/n wireless.
Body: 8.7mm thin, 350 grams light.
Storage: 32GB or 64GB of internal, microSD up to 128GB
O.S: Android 5.1 Lollipop.
With all this outstanding specs the beautiful design tablet features “Predator Quadio” (four front-facing speakers that provide virtual surround sound) and “Predator TacSense” tactile feedback (which should makes you feel that you’re holding a normal console controler)
There’s also “Predator Precision Plus” which lets us have tons of touch sensors into the screen.
Regarding Price and Availability the Predator 8 has another surprise, with a price of $300 for U.S and €349 for Europe this tablet with steroids present a really solid offer. The sad side is the launching is scheduled for November 6th in the States, after the rest of the world.
But, take a look yourself:
As a bonus the Tablet comes with Asphalt 8 preloaded and 320,000 game credits (being honest is not that much when you have time playing but for the ones starting would be awesome)
Meet the Predator 6 the first “Gaming Phone”
Alongside the Predator 8 Acer also unveiled the Predator 6, imagine you shrink the 8 and add phone capabilities, what do you get? Practically the Best specs phone ever build for gaming.
Well, just in looks, because the Predator 6 phone has its owns perks and lights, lets take a look! Shall we?
Display: 6″ FHD
RAM: 4GB
Processor: Deca-core MediaTek
Camera: 21MP (rear)
“Predator Quadio”
“Predator TacSense”
Unfortunately that’s all we have for the moment, but as soon as we have more information we’ll update the post.
But even with just part of the specs this phone looks really great! Are you going to try one of these? are you interested on having the first batch of this new gadgets?
Let us know in the comments section below or Tweet us using #techbuzzireland
At long last the new instalments have been unveiled,today the all new Moto 360 collection has come to life,if you have been a fan of the first instalment you will like these, which brings more customisation than before.This also comes in more sizes and has three models,yes three including a sports version,also worth noting is the increased battery life which has been somewhat of a hamper has now increased to two days according to Motorola..
Sized for you
Mens: 42mm case – Requires a 20mm band
Mens: 46mm case – Requires a 22mm band
Womens: 42mm case – Requires a 16mm band
Works with Android™ and iPhone‡
Battery life
Mens’ 42mm and Womens’: 300mAh battery – Up to 1.5 days of mixed use with Ambient off. Up to a full day of mixed use with Ambient on.
Wireless charging
with included charging dock
Ambient light sensor
The screen automatically adjusts to the surrounding brightness
Heart Rate Sensor
Optical heart rate monitor (PPG)
Water Resistant
IP67 dust and water resistant§
WiFi Connectivity
Stay in touch, even if your phone is beyond Bluetooth® range
Display
Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3
Backlit LCD
Mens 42mm and Womens: 1.37” (35mm), 263ppi (360 X 325)
Mens 46mm: 1.56” (40mm), 233ppi (360 X 330)
Watch case dimensions
Mens:
46mm diameter by 11.4mm high
42mm diameter by 11.4mm high
Womens:
42mm diameter by 11.4mm high
Processor
Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 400 with 1.2 GHz quad-core CPU (APQ 8026)
Adreno 305 with 450MHz GPU
Mens 42mm and Womens: 300mAh – Up to 1.5 days of mixed use with Ambient off. Up to a full day of mixed use with Ambient on.
Mens 46mm: 400mAh – Up to 2 days of mixed use with Ambient off. Up to a full day of mixed use with Ambient on.
Wireless charging with charging dock included
Memory
4GB internal storage + 512MB RAM
Connectivity
Bluetooth® 4.0 Low Energy
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Microphone
Dual digital mics
Sport
Moto 360 Sport can keep up, thanks to a durable yet comfortable design. Strong silicone construction with special UV coating wicks away moisture and resists fading or staining, while side ventilation channels help you stay cool.
Moto 360 Sport has built-in GPS that works seamlessly with Moto Body, our health and wellness experience. It gives you accurate location information, measures your speed, distance traveled, pace, and more. Moto Body can also help track your calories, and even give you motivational reminders when you need them.
Moto 360 will be available in various countries across North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia. Starting today in the U.S., you can pre-order your own Moto 360 on Motorola.com, Google Play and BestBuy.com. It will be available starting in late September at Nordstrom, Best Buy and Verizon. Availability and ship times vary by style.
Sony have today brought some new handsets to the table as expected at IFA in Berlin.. This time again the camera is a main attraction claiming to have the world’s fastest autofocus in a smartphone,not only this the new device has a 4K screen to boot a 23 Mp camera, so once again we see the same iterations being the big brother and the compact version so this will suit many fans,currently I use the Z4+ and it has served me well to date… The design language is familiar once again with Sony and they look well,but with screens some see this an overkill,time will tell,but 4k on mobile is here folks.
Sony Xperia Z5
Featuring the fastest autofocus in a leading smartphone**, Hybrid Autofocus catches every detail of the action, and the 5x Clear Image Zoom ensures that no quality is lost when you want to move a little closer. Plus, using superior technology for low-light scenes, revel in the power of snapping from dawn until dusk.
Teamed with up to 2 days’ battery life, one-touch fingerprint unlock, and a beautifully exquisite design, Xperia Z5 is built for the ultimate capture.
Based on the Z5 main camera resolution (23MP), speed of autofocus (0.20-0.25sec) and image quality assessment by 200 UK consumers of the top selling smartphones of 2015. Specification verification and consumer testing carried out by Strategy Analytics
Xperia Z5 Premium
5.5” 4K** Triluminos Display™ for mobile with auto upscalingMore about display
5.5” 4K UHD (3840×2160), 806 PPI, Triluminos display for mobile, X-Reality™ for mobile, Dynamic Contrast Enhancer
CAMERA
1/2.3” 23 MP Exmor RS™ for mobile sensor, Hybrid AF 0.03 sec*, 5 x Clear Image Zoom, ISO 12800 Photo / 3200 Video, SteadyShot™ with Intelligent Active Mode, 4K video recording
With Xperia Z5 Compact, the question isn’t just what you can do with your smartphone. It’s what else you can do. Our best compact smartphone has all the features of the big guys, but it’s designed to slip right into real life. With colours that match your style. Innovations that keep interruptions at bay. And a 4.6” design that hits the sweet spot in size.
No prices have yet been given so we have to wait for more news here on that,you can check out the full press releases over at Sony Press
Recently featured on Techbuzz and which has had a great response Flayreapp is now free to download from the playstore…..
Flayreapp tell us..
At Flayre & being a start-up, we understand that new technologies and apps need to prove their worth before charging a premium for a service.
This is why from today, Flayre will be free for users whilst we seek to grow and understand our users needs. @flayreapp is a reliable and robust location sharing service that has user privacy embedded in its design. Our app allows you to share your detailed cell and GPS location without a data connection, making it ideal for the developing world.
Flayre offers even more by having a remote activation feature that allows any mobile number listed in a users contacts to ‘wake’ Flayre and have is send the users detailed location information.
Missing people, Lone workers, vulnerable members of society can all benefit from Flayre
– Nominate up to 3 contacts and send them your location with the click of a button.
– Let them find you. Enable the “Let this contact request your location”. They can send you an SMS from any phone with just the word Flayre in it and your phone will notify them of your position.
Instagram have now improved direct messaging on the platform which might be good news for some,for me its a pointless idea unless you only use Instagram as a medium for contact,I use it myself now and was a huge hater against it but I use for for personal things mostly and would not live on it as much as Twitter for example,You can now exchange threaded messages and send posts you see in Feed to to one or more people as a message it also supports private photo sharing, selfies and emojis, Check out for the update now as its live App Store and the Google Play Store.
Instagram says
Threaded messages make it easier to go back and forth with the people you talk to the most. Instead of creating a new conversation every time you send a photo or video, your threads are based on the people in them — and your moments flow along naturally. We’ve also added the ability to name your groups, a quick camera feature to respond with a selfie on the fly, and larger-than-life emoji for when there are just no words.
Today’s updates also bring a brand new way to start conversations around what you see on Instagram. When you find something inspiring or funny, your first instinct is often to share it with friends who you know will appreciate it. Today, people do this by @-mentioning friends in comments, so much so that nearly 40% of comments include an @-mention. This update has made it easier to share content that you love.
Now, you’ll find an arrow next to the like and comment icons under every post. Tap it to send that post to a friend or group as a message using Instagram Direct. It will appear as part of your conversation, and you can tap the photo or video to see and like the original post. You can also send hashtag pages and location pages by tapping the arrow icon in the top right-hand corner.
