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Introducing Live for Facebook Mentions. #Facebook #Celebs #Social

Facebook has announced a something new,When I see that something new term coined I often cringe wondering what to expect, however this is exclusive to celebrities. Starting today, verified athletes, musicians, politicians, and “other influencers” will be able to share live video with their fans.

Facebook say –  Today, we’re excited to introduce Live, a new way for public figures to share live video from Mentions with their fans on Facebook. With Live, public figures can take fans behind the scenes, host a Q&A, share announcements, and more — all in real time.

For the elite users – In the coming days, keep an eye out for Live broadcasts from Dwayne The Rock Johnson,Serena Williams, Luke Bryan, Ricardo Kaka, Ashley Tisdale, Lester Holt, Martha Stewart, Michael Bublé and more. Facebook be updating this page with Live videos from public figures.

As a public figure, you can use Live to:

Grow and engage your fan base.

Whether you have an established fan base or want to build up your audience, Live is a new way for you to connect authentically with your fans in the moment. When you start a Live video, it will appear in News Feed for your fans to comment, like and share with their friends. People who have recently interacted with your posts will also receive a notification when you start your broadcast.

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Interact directly with fans and other public figures, in real time.

During your broadcast, you’ll see the number of viewers and a real time stream of comments from people tuning in. You can respond to comments live during the broadcast, or choose to hide comments.

Keep your video for fans to view later.

After your broadcast has ended, your video will be published to your Page so that fans who missed it can watch at a later time. If you’d rather not keep the video, you can also remove it from your Page at any time.

Starting a live broadcast from Facebook Mentions is easy:

  1. Tap on Post and then tap on the Live Video button.
  2. Add a description for your broadcast and tap the Go Live button when you’re ready.
  3. During your broadcast, you’ll see how many viewers you have and can respond to comments live. You can also hide comments or switch the front and back cameras of your phone.
  4. End your broadcast when you’re done by tapping on the Stop button.
  5. Your video is automatically saved to your Facebook Page for fans to view later. However, you can remove it at any time, just like any other post.

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Nokia N1 tablet is heading to the UK and Ireland. NOT #Nokia #N1 #Tablet

UPDATE – TechRadar reports its fake Nokia has confirmed to TechRadar that the demo online shop with its branding is in no way connected to itself, and it has no plans to launch the Nokia N1 tablet in any new countries yet. 

The Nokia N1 tablet has been a huge hit but very hard to get hold of but now that is about to change for Ireland and UK fans who have being trying to get the tablet.

Nokia N1 official specifications

7.9-inch (2048 × 1536 pixels) IPS LED-backlit display at 326 ppi with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection
2.3 GHz quad-core 64-bit Intel Atom Z3580 processor with PowerVR G6430 GPU
2GB LPDDR3 RAM, 32GB of internal storage
Android 5.0 (Lollipop) with Nokia Z Launcher,PlayStore
8MP rear camera, 1080p video recording
5MP front-facing camera
Dimensions: 200.7×138.6x 6.9; Weight: 318 g
Wolfson WM8958E, independent audio codec
WiFi 802.11/b/g/n/ac Dual Band (2X2 MIMO), Bluetooth 4.0
5300 mAh lithium polymer battery

GSM arena reports…

NokiaShop UK will be offering the slate, but you can only register your interest for now. Once it becomes available for order, you will be able to purchase one. Until now the Nokia N1 was available exclusively in China in Taiwan since the beginning of 2015.

The company behind NokiaShop isn’t Nokia itself, but a third-party firm called Colourful (2018) Limited.So if its the real deal we dont know for 100% Still, they promise official support and warranty for the Nokia N1. This is hardly surprising and the Nokia N1 slate isn’t made by Nokia either, it’s a Foxconn creation.The tablet is priced at £219/€314  which is a tad high and you will be able to order it in the coming weeks . It’s yet to be confirmed if this is the original or a China import.. Keep that in mind.

This is good news if you have been waiting to pick one of these tablets up,will you pick one up  ???? You can register HERE

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Viber for Android and iOS gets a big update,Windows Phone left out. #Viber

Viber has got a notable update today on the Android and iOS platforms however Windows Phone has been left out in which the app still lags behind in general and performance so when it will get updated is anyone’s guess and nothing new for Windows Phone in General when it comes to updates with official apps.The update also brings more payment options to the app, making it even easier to purchase credit for using the app..

 

Other changes included in the app is animated stickers which seems to be quite a joy to hear for some,age dependent this is fine but as a user I find them annoying at times but that’s just my opinion..

  • Increased sharing functions: Users can now share phonebook contact details as a Viber message. Recipients can save the contact info directly to their phone’s contact list through the app.
  • Rich links: When a user shares a URL, Viber will automatically create a message bubble with a thumbnail image from the site they are sharing.
  • Easier video calling: Users can now initiate a video call directly from their contact’s profile or from their recent calls list.
  • Animated stickers: With over 500 sticker packs to choose from, Viber just made its library of stickers better with the ability to send live motion stickers through chat.

 

  • Message your friends
  • Make free phone and video calls with HD sound quality
  • Share photos, video messages, voice messages, locations, stickers and emoticons
  • Download stickers and animated stickers from the Sticker Market; sort and reorder your stickers.
  • Create group messages with up to 200 participants; manage your group chats as an Admin, editing info and deleting participants.
  • Follow Public Chats – get on the inside with your favorite personalities; watch their conversations unfold in real-time, ‘like’ comments and share multi-media content
  • Play games with Viber characters, Violet and Legcat; see how many coins you can earn
  • Android Wear support – send and receive messages from your watch
  • Push notifications guarantee that you never miss a message or call, even when Viber is off
  • Integration with native contact list for calls and messages
  • Support for the Viber Desktop application on Windows and Mac
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Olio Gold and Rose Gold Collections.Only 100 in each. #Olio #SmartWatch #Wearables

A few months ago Olio launched the Model One watch and this watch is one of the nicest looking smart-watches out there with a kind of Moto 360 look to it,but dont let that put you off,the materials used is not that of a Moto 360 but high quality materials and it looks stunning,Now there is two new flavours available in Gold and Rose Gold but limited to 100 each so you will need to be quick to snap one up if you are on the hunt for a new smart-watch.They are not cheap but the look alone is worth the expense.

Gold Edition

Technical Details

  • MATERIAL

    • 24-karat Gold clad
    • 316L Stainless Steel substructure
    • Brushed with hand polished accents
    • Sapphire crystal
    • Guilloché textured cover artwork
    • Olio’s signature copper rapid-charging coil

  • CONSTRUCTION

    • 47 mm case diameter
    • 12 mm case depth
    • 81 grams with genuine leather band
    • 161 grams with steel link bracelet
    • 50M water-resistant

  • BESPOKE WATCH FACE

    • Clear sky dial with sunfire yellow accents

  • COMPATIBILITY

    • iOS (version 8.0 or higher)
    • Android (version 4.3 or higher)

  • BLUETOOTH

    • Dual-mode Bluetooth 4.0 & LE

 

 

Rose Gold Edition

Technical Details

  • MATERIAL

    • 18-karat Rose Gold clad
    • 316L Stainless Steel substructure
    • Brushed with hand polished accents
    • Sapphire crystal
    • Guilloché textured cover artwork
    • Olio’s signature copper rapid-charging coil

  • CONSTRUCTION

    • 47 mm case diameter
    • 12 mm case depth
    • 81 grams with genuine leather band
    • 161 grams with steel link bracelet
    • 50M water-resistant

  • BESPOKE WATCH FACE

    • Eclipse astral dial with blue turquoise accents

  • COMPATIBILITY

    • iOS (version 8.0 or higher)
    • Android (version 4.3 or higher)

  • BLUETOOTH

    • Dual-mode Bluetooth 4.0 & LE

     

    • Dynamic Visualizations: Olio’s interface maps the busiest parts your day, making personal bandwidth glanceable, while simultaneously creating a dynamic watch face that is unique you.
    • Temporal Streams: Access the right information at the right time, with notifications and information organized into two simple and intuitive time streams—earlier and later.

     

  • Olio Assist: A cloud-based personal assistant that contextualizes and understands your personal preferences to offer insightful and actionable suggestions.
  • Intelligent Actions: You can dismiss or respond to content with a simple swipe, and even have Olio Assist hold your calls/texts and remind you to respond at a later time.
  • Control Hub: Control relevant third party products like thermostats, lights, locks, cars, speakers, and services like payments, directions and music without searching or wrestling for your phone.
  • True Cross Platform Compatibility: Olio is an independent brand and offers freedom to connect with both Android and Apple phones, as well as a wide range of connected hardware products.

 

Check out Oliodevices.com for more

WhatsApp spammers are back again. Be warned. #WhatsApp #Spam

The spammers are back again,this time its WhatsApp and prior to this its been Viber which is still an ongoing issue.These guys do not give up,you can of course block the number but it will not stop them..Recently Dunnes stores also had a similar problem only this time it was SMS,  Between SMS and messaging apps this is a low cost exercise for there spammers…

 

 

The new deal here is www/555daily/com in which a message arrived today kindly adding me to its contacts too.Included are the details of numbers and what is involved,by no means is this relatively new as its happening on Viber too its now starting to do the rounds again and simple common sense is all that is required here .. DO NOT OPEN ANY LINK…. Just delete the message straight away no matter how attractive it looks……. There is also a good read over here at Adaptive Mobile on the same topic….See related articles for other news on spammers.

 

 

BMW, Audi and Daimler buy Nokia HERE maps. #HERE #Maps #Nokia

There has been much talk of late as to who would buy the mapping business from Nokia but now it looks like its all done,its said that all will have an equal share in the new acquisition.. At the end of June 2015, HERE had 6 454 employees. Nokia plans to report HERE as a discontinued operation from the third quarter of 2015 onwards. HERE will continue to operate as a business of Nokia until the closing of the transaction.

AUDI AG, BMW Group and Daimler AG (the “Consortium”). The transaction values HERE at an enterprise value of EUR 2.8 billion with a normalized level of working capital and is expected to close in the first quarter of 2016, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals. Upon closing, Nokia estimates that it will receive net proceeds of slightly above EUR 2.5 billion, as the purchaser would be compensated for certain defined liabilities of HERE currently expected to be slightly below EUR 300 million as part of the transaction. Nokia expects to book a gain on the sale and a related release of cumulative foreign exchange translation differences totaling approximately EUR 1 billion as a result of the transaction.

Rajeev Suri, President and Chief Executive Officer of Nokia, said: “With this step we complete the latest stage of Nokia’s transformation. We integrated the former Nokia Siemens Networks, divested our Devices & Services business, and have now reached agreement on a transaction for HERE that we believe is the best path forward for our shareholders, as well as the customers and employees of HERE. Going forward, we will focus on our planned combination with Alcatel-Lucent. Once that is complete, Nokia will be a renewed company, with a world-leading network technology and services business, as well as the licensing and innovation engine of Nokia Technologies.”


“I believe today’s announcement is a very good outcome for HERE, its customers and employees. The new ownership structure of HERE will allow us to accelerate our strategy, further scale our business and fulfill our intent to become the leading location cloud company across industries,” said HERE President Sean Fernback.

What do you think of the news ? Do tell us below..

 

#Mastercard Extends Partnership with Samsung to Deliver #SamsungPay in Europe

Good news for some but how long before will we actually have it here in Ireland,As is Apple Pay is now operational in the UK but its capped at a nominal spend of £30 which will probably rise later on in the year,As is NFC has not took off here yet although the technology has been around some years and mobiles coming with NFC chips built in,what will likely kick off the buzz is when Apple Pay launches.Some companies already here have spoken to Apple about Apple pay but nothing has been set in concrete yet as when it actually launches.

Samsung Pay is scheduled to launch in the U.S. and South Korea later this summer and Samsung is currently working with banks and partners to bring the payment service to Europe.

MasterCard and Samsung Electronics announced they are extending their global partnership leveraging the MasterCard Digital Enablement Service (MDES) to deliver Samsung Pay in Europe.  Samsung Pay is a mobile payment service that will enable consumers to use their Samsung flagship mobile devices to make every day in-store purchases at contactless and mag stripe terminals leveraging NFC and MST technologies. Samsung and MasterCard will together roll out Samsung Pay throughout Europe. Card issuers will be able to connect to the MDES platform and activate the Samsung Pay service upon launch. Cardholders from participating issuers can activate their credit, debit, reloadable prepaid and small business cards in the Samsung Pay service and use their mobile devices to make everyday purchases.

“With the continued global growth and reliance on connected mobile devices, we are delighted to expand our relationship with Samsung by extending the reach of Samsung Pay and MDES to cardholders in Europe.  Europeans have been leading the way in the adoption of new ways to shop, buy and make a payment. Through our strong partnership with Samsung we look forward to continuing to drive innovation in mobile commerce by creating simple and secure digital payment experiences for consumers,”  said Javier Perez, President of MasterCard Europe.

Samsung however are loosing sales mostly due to the high cost of new devices such as the S6 and S6 Edge and are now looking to lower prices which would not only be a wise move but would be the right move with the fierce competition out there from other manufacturers.

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Canon announces Ultra-High-Sensitivity Multi-Purpose Camera by @Tiwaash #Camera

Canon U.S.A. Inc., has introduced the Company’s first multi-purpose camera, the new ME20F-SH, which delivers exceptionally high sensitivity to capture Full HD video with a minimum subject illumination of less than 0.0005 lux at maximum 75 dB gain setting, equivalent to an ISO sensitivity of over 4,000,000.

Canon’s new multi-purpose camera employs an enhanced version of the 35mm full-frame CMOS sensor for Full HD video use that was originally developed by the Company in 2013. Its compact, modular body design allows easy custom configurations for diverse usage scenarios. While capturing video in extreme low-light conditions often requires the use of infrared illumination a technique that only yields video in black and white, the ME20F-SH camera achieves impressive high-sensitivity performance enabling the capture of color Full HD video with reduced noise in low-light conditions without the need for infrared illumination

With the ability to capture color video in extreme low-light conditions and its simplistic and versatile design, the ME-20F-SH Multi-purpose Camera can be easily incorporated into existing infrastructures and systems to provide high-quality video capture even where subjects might not be seen with the naked eye. Nighttime surveillance and security, cinematic production, reality television, and nature/wildlife documentaries are just some of the ME20F-SH’s many possible usage applications.

Features:

  • Ultra-High-Sensitivity CMOS Sensor Enables Color Video Capture in Extreme Low-Light Conditions
  • Diverse Interchangeable EF Lens Lineup Enables Wide Range of Imaging Possibilities
  • Supports various standard video-recording interfaces

Technical Specifications:

Product name ME20F-SH Multi-purpose Camera
Image sensor 35mm full-frame CMOS sensor (single), effective pixel count: approx. 2.26 million pixels
Minimum subject illumination Less than 0.0005 lux (at maximum 75 dB gain setting, equivalent to an ISO sensitivity of over four million)
Pixel Pitch 19 Microns
Lens mount Canon EF mount (Cinema Lock type)
Optical filters ND filter with two density levels (motorized manual / auto) IR cut filter (motorized manual)
Frame rates 59.94P / 59.94i / 50.00P / 50.00i / 29.97P / 25.00P / 23.98P
Gamma Canon Log, Wide DR, etc.
Video output terminals 3G / HD-SDI BNC jack (output only) Terminal count: 2

1080P / 1080i / 720P
HDMI HDMI connector (output only)
Genlock terminal BNC jack (input only)
Remote terminal φ2.5mm stereo mini-mini-jack (Canon-proprietary protocol)

Round 8-pin jack (for RS-422, Canon-proprietary protocol)
Microphone terminal φ3.5mm stereo mini-jack
AF One-shot AF
Auto-exposure Combined interlocking (iris / gain / ND / shutter)
White balance AWB, color-temperature setting (setting range: 2000 to 15000 degrees Kelvin), natural light, light bulb, Setting A, Setting B
Digital teleconverter 2x, 4x
Power input 4-pin XLR DC11-17V

Terminal block 2-pin jack DC11-17V
Operating temperature 32 degrees F (0 degrees C) to 104 degrees F (40 degrees C)
Body dimensions Approx. 4 inches (102mm) (w) x 4.5 inches (116mm) (h) x 4.4 inches (113mm) (d) (excluding protrusions)
Weight Approx. 2.4 lbs (1.1 kg) (body only)

Stay tuned for more tech buzz.

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Kentucy Fried Chicken to launch “Hi-Tech” bucket that prints photos #KFC #Tech

KFC is said to launch a bucket that can print photos from it to celebrate their 60th anniversary in Canada,The “Memories Bucket” as its dubbed doubles as a Bluetooth photo printer, which connects to your phone wirelessly to print pictures,some will find this interesting especially food loves that  upload to Instagram everything they eat,it dos not look like it will be a worldwide thing but rather a limited edition affair.

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