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Review – The Groov-e Wireless Sports Headphones with LED neckband #headphones #sports

Wireless sports headphones are in no shortage with lots on offer to accommodate all kinds of folk and all kinds of pocket, Typically speaking on those terms you get what you pay for and in this instance you get a little more than you bargained for with the extra LED lighting which is ideal for night running and so on to make you visible which is important with the dark evenings creeping in and not forgetting the mornings.

The Groove-e LED Wireless headphones come packed as standard with a nice presentation as always with lots of information on the exterior which is good to see from a consumer’s point of view to get quick access to all the features on board. Check out the unboxing below for more on that.

Quality

The build quality is good here with an improvement over past offerings and they are also light and well constructed,The headphones have a good texture and grip and can easily be folded up into a pouch provided in the packaging which is handy for carrying about if you are not the type to leave them around your neck..

Features

Features are aplenty and what is expected in todays offerings for headphones,first off they are IPX6 rated which is sweatproof which is enough for the average user and as mentioned they are robust and will take plenty of knocks should you drop them. There is a built-in mic so you can take calls which seemed pretty clear to me and there is good sound with a decent bass level to it too. Controls are small but prominent enough for easy navigation and like with any new product you will find these controls with ease after some use..

On the right side is the charging port via micro USB and Play, volume up/down toggles which also serve as a multifunction button. On the left side you have the LED control which has several settings, ON/OFF and the option LED light setting which is solid flash,and intermediate flash and constantly lit.

Sound

They sound good not bad for its price point and the average user will be happy with whats on offer, Depending on volume levels and music you may find some distortion but overall they reproduce highs,lows and mids adequately and calls are crisp and clear..

Battery life

An important feature for many,However these just have a120mAh battery on board and give a playing time of up to 8 hrs according to the manufacturer and they seem to be on par with the claim. The charge time is quite long and for those used to quick charge may find this annoying but it’s not really an issue if only used twice a day for example, In the mornings or in the evenings when commuting to work,doing your fitness exercise or both you will see a day easily and just charge overnight.

For me these are not the typical kind of headphones I wear but they do a good job at their price point and for the added safety feature with the LED strip on board they give you that bit more for your money and also keeping you visible in the early hours or late evenings which for me is an invaluable feature not seen to often. They are also comfortable but will take a few minutes to get used to plus there is additional extra buds included which is nice to see.

These can be purchased from Tesco,Argos, and at www.groov-e.co.uk They cost around £30 -£40 depending on where you shop and they fall in par with similar offering available but giving you that added LED safety aspect thrown in.

Garmin announces the Vector 3/3S – A completely redesigned pedal-based power meter.

Garmin International today announced the Vector 3/3S, a completely redesigned pedal-based power meter. Unlike previous versions of Garmin Vector power meters, the Vector 3/3S does not have a pod and installs like any other pedal, making it easy to transfer from one bike to another without professional assistance. Once installed, the dual-sensing Vector 3 measures total power, left-right balance, cadence and advanced cycling dynamics while the single-sensing Vector 3S reports cadence and total power.

The Vector 3/3S features a sleek new design providing cyclists with greater cornering clearance and improved stack height for smarter ergonomics, while LED lights on the pedals display important setup and maintenance information. The Vector 3/3S is a direct-measurement power meter – the sensors are housed in the pedals – so it delivers reliable, accurate data1 on every training session.

“As cyclists aim to beat their personal best on their next race or Gran Fondo, the affordable and innovative Vector 3/3S will help them ride farther, stronger and more often,” said Dan Bartel, Garmin vice president of worldwide sales. “By redesigning the pedal and eliminating the pod, cyclists have the ability to quickly transfer from bike to bike and still receive advanced performance data that takes their training to the next level.”

With the Vector 3 dual-sensing pedal-based power meter, cyclists have the ability to see right and left leg power independently. Measuring cadence, total power, left-right balance and advanced cycling dynamics, the Vector 3 shows cyclists how and where they are producing power and helps them tailor their training around their specific strengths and weaknesses to improve their form. The Vector 3 tracks Seating/Standing Position to determine when and how long cyclists are in each so they can gauge position effectiveness, while Power Phases show how riders are currently producing power with every pedal stroke, and Platform Center Offset helps determine where power is applied on the pedal, ensuring proper cleat position.

Vector 3, UNITED STATES

The affordable, single-sensing Vector 3S uses the forces detected on the left pedal to measure cadence and approximate total power, and can easily be upgraded later to the dual-sensing system.

The Vector 3/3S fully integrates with the Garmin cycling ecosystem, including the Varia™ Rearview Radar, Varia UT800 Smart Headlight and the new Edge® 1030. ANT+ ® technology not only lets cyclists receive structured indoor training by pairing their Vector 3/3S with power-based training systems like TrainerRoad, Zwift and more, but they will also gain access to compatible 3rd party training platforms including Strava and TrainingPeaks™. Meanwhile, Bluetooth® technology allows post-ride analysis, data sharing, mapping, route planning and more to be integrated into training through Garmin Connect™ – an online community where people can connect and compete by joining challenges, encourage each other’s successes and share their triumphs via social media.

Vector 3, UNITED STATES

The Vector 3/3S features up to 120 hours of battery life. The Vector 3 has a suggested retail price of £849.99/€999.99 and £499.99/€599.99 for the Vector 3S. The optional Vector 3S upgrade pedal has a suggested retail price of £399.99/ €499.99.

The ever-expanding Garmin fitness segment develops technologies to enhance and promote healthy and active lifestyles. Whether users are runners, cyclists, swimmers, multi-sport athletes, or simply looking to stay active throughout the day, there is a product that can help them reach their health and fitness goals.
For decades, Garmin has pioneered new GPS navigation and wireless devices and applications that are designed for people who live an active lifestyle. Garmin serves five primary business units, including automotive, aviation, fitness, marine, and outdoor recreation.

Follow the conversation online at: garmin.com/newsroom, facebook.com/garminUK, twitter.com/garminUK, or youtube.com/garminUK.

Garmin introduces the Edge1030 – the ultimate GPS bike computer with enhanced navigation, performance and safety features.

Garmin today announced the Edge 1030, a high-end cycling computer that combines enhanced navigation, performance and cycling awareness into a lightweight design.

Using billions of miles of ride data from Garmin Connect, new Trendline popularity routing provides cyclists with the best on and off-road routes possible, allowing them to ride with greater confidence. Whether hitting the trails or streets, cyclists will benefit from the Edge 1030’s preloaded Garmin Cycle Maps that feature turn-by-turn directions for all terrains, and alerts to sharp curves ahead.

Ideal for riding no matter the weather conditions, the Edge 1030 features a 3.5-inch high-resolution, capacitive touch panel display that is quick and responsive – even when wet or used with gloves. Ambient light sensors automatically adjust the screen’s brightness making important key training metrics and advanced performance monitoring tools easier than ever to view day or night.

“Whether a competitor, commuter or adventure-seeker, we’ve found a better ride for all cyclists with the newest addition from Garmin – the Edge 1030,” said Dan Bartel, Garmin vice president of global consumer sales. “This innovative GPS cycling computer is compatible with our suite of cycling products, including the new Vector™ 3 and 3S power meter, as well as our Varia™ cycling awareness products like the Varia Rearview Radar and the Varia UT800 Smart Headlight. This means cyclists can now ride faster, farther and more often thanks to the most advanced, intuitive and motivating ride data to date.”

Enhancements in navigation and course planning on the Edge 1030 were made with the cyclist in mind. New Trendline popularity routing uses billions of miles of ride data from Garmin Connect to provide riders with the best road, mountain or gravel routes that are aggregated from those most traveled by fellow cyclists. Using the improved and revamped Course Creator in Garmin Connect allows cyclists to generate even more bike-friendly routes based on popularity data.

Preloaded on the Edge 1030, the Garmin Cycle Map includes turn-by-turn navigation and new alerts that notify riders of sharp curves ahead. While riding, cyclists will receive elevation information, see points of interest and be able to search for addresses – all right on their screen. By inputting a distance and starting direction, the Edge 1030 will give riders up to three round-trip routes to choose from and will guide cyclists back to the route if they stray away. Built-in GPS, GLONASS and altimeter sensor capabilities also provide accurate ride data so cyclists know how far, fast and high they ride.

While out for a ride, the Edge 1030’s smart connectivity features mean cyclists won’t have to reach for their phone. New rider-to-rider messaging lets cyclists send prewritten messages directly from their Edge 1030 to other riders using the Edge 1030. Cyclists can also view and respond to missed calls or texts with prewritten replies. Built-in incident detection will automatically send a cyclist’s location to emergency contacts if they run into trouble, while GroupTrack and LiveTrack let friends, family and other cyclists keep track of a rider’s location in real time.

The Edge 1030 comes with the latest version of Strava Live Segments, featuring more competition and better segments. Cyclists who upgrade to Strava Premium will gain access to everything from real-time races against their personal best, to the most popular nearby segments. Cyclists can star their favorite Strava segments, and while riding, will receive an upcoming segment alert as they approach a start. Riders will then receive second-by-second, real-time comparisons of their performance against their most relevant competitor and will race against their actual speeds – not just their average. The new Segment Explore feature lets riders view popular and marquee segments around them directly on their Edge. Preloaded with the new Strava Routes Connect IQ app, starred routes can now be wirelessly synced to the Edge 1030 so cyclists can navigate and compete on their favorite Strava segments at the same time.

Installed on the Edge 1030, the new TrainingPeaks Connect IQ app puts daily workouts right on the Edge device. It guides cyclists through a workout in real time – complete with intensity targets and interval durations. After a workout, syncing to TrainingPeaks will provide cyclists with a detailed analysis of their ride, as well as the ability to measure progress toward their goals.

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Linking the Best Bike Split Race Sync app with an Edge 1030 means cyclists will have all their current race plans available at their fingertips. Best Bike Split allows riders to see how changes in weight, power and drag affect their goal race time, while helping to create the perfect power plan for race day.

The Edge 1030 works with the new flush mount, keeping the device in line with the handlebars – not above them – giving it a lower profile. Featuring up to 20 hours of battery life, the Edge 1030 is compatible with the new Garmin Charge™ integrated battery pack accessory for in-ride charging and power, giving riders an additional 40 hours to finish even on the longest of rides. The Edge 1030 has a suggested retail price of £499.99/€599. A bundle option, which includes a premium heart rate monitor as well as cadence and speed sensors, has a suggested retail price of £549.99/€679

Follow the conversation online at: garmin.com/newsroom, facebook.com/garminUK, twitter.com/garminUK, or youtube.com/garminUK.

Lomography Launches the Lomo’Instant Square on Kickstarter!. #Lomography #Camera

The Lomo’Instant Square is the very first analogue instant camera to produce Instax square pictures. It features a 95mm glass lens for super sharp photos and an advanced automatic mode that makes sure every shot is perfectly exposed. It also has a remote control shutter release for groups shots and creative shooting. We are launching a 24 hour Kickstarter deal called the Kickoff Special pledge packages! These packages contain the Lomo’Instant Square at the lowest possible price, but they’re only available for the first 24 hours of the campaign.

https://ksr-video.imgix.net/projects/3071836/video-810301-h264_high.mp4?_=1

The Lomo’Instant Square features a compact foldable design, constructed with bellows, as a tribute to classic models that defined the golden era of instant photography. It comes in five gorgeous editions to suit every style: a sleek black edition, a crisp white edition, an elegant brown leather edition, a stylish red leather edition, and a colorful eye-catching edition exclusive to Kickstarter backers. It’s the sum of everything Lomography has learned through years developing instant cameras, and close interaction with the Lomography Community, who are an eternal source of inspiration; constantly daring further into photographical exploration. Add to that a good dose of madness. The Lomo’Instant Square is born…

The Lomo’Instant Square is the response to consistent, popular demand from analogue lovers worldwide, hungry to try out the square format. It´s an invitation; a dare to take your life and tint it, frame it, share it, shake it, scream it — yodel like no one’s listening — upside down, loud and clear. It embraces core Lomography values: photography is not a complex, contrived process; but emerges as a living, breathing document and is simultaneously an integral part of a situation.

There are no bad or less important photos: photography is a celebration of life and all the little moments that make the world spin. The Lomo’Instant Square has launched on Kickstarter. It will retail at prices starting from 199 USD, but Kickstarter backers will save up to 35% on the planned retail price, and can scoop up all sorts of extra prezzies. Make sure you don’t miss out on the Kickoff Special pledge packages! These packages contain the Lomo’Instant Square at the lowest possible price, but they’re only available for the first 24 hours of the campaign. There will be plenty of other fantastic deals available until Lomography’s latest Kickstarter campaign ends
on 29 September 2017, though! Be there and be square!

Lomography is a globally-active organization dedicated to analogue, experimental and creative photography. With millions of followers and friends across the world, the concept of Lomography encompasses an interactive, vivid and sometimes even blurred and crazy way of life. Through our constantly expanding collection of innovative cameras, instant products, films, lenses & photographic accessories, we promote photography as an inventive approach to communicate, absorb and capture the world.

See more on their KICKSTARTER PAGE.

Review – WD My Passport Ultra 1TB White Gold Hard Drive Model by @Pat_Seery #HardDrives

Pat Seery takes the chair on this review which is the WD Passport Ultra 1TB White Gold Hard Drive Model WDBTLG0010BGD-WESN

Whats in the box ?

1TB Passport Ultra (White/Gold) Drive 1 USB 3.0 cable Manuals simple and the best way sure what more would you want in the packaging but check out the unboxing below if you missed it….

I own a few of the WD passport range in various sizes from 1tb like this one to 4TB drives It’s a good solid drive and very light. The 1 TB drive uses a thinner enclosure that measures 13.5 mm (0.53”) ) so easily packed in to a backpack for quick backups if you`re out doing some vidiography or photography. I’m not particularly enamoured with the new design aesthetic but at this moment in time the drive is fit for purpose.

This is a fast little drive. Read/Write times are good and the WD utilities that come on the drive give you disk management and security and also allow you to backup all your social media stuff directly to the drive pretty handy if you’re on social media alot and upload photos and video directly from your phone so you can now back them all up on to this nice discrete little drive and keep all your precious memories safe and secure.

Speaking of safe and secure there is locking software (AES-256 hardware encryption) that comes with the WD utilities but a word of warning here if you use this WRITE YOUR PASSWORD DOWN as even WD tell you in a warning that if you forget your password even they CANNOT recover your data so be forewarned.

Just like their predecessors, the new Western Digital My Passport Ultra drives are covered by a three-year limited warranty. The new drives are available from wd.com as well as from select retailers.

Good Points – Lightweight – Good Access – Times Non Expensive

Bad Points – Plastic Feel – Fingerprint Magnet

Specs

Capacity 4TB, 3TB, 2TB, 1TB

Interface USB 3.0 / USB 2.0 compatible

Additional Details • Brilliant design, pairing metal and matte finishes

• Included WD Discovery software for social media and cloud storage import, backup and password protection • 3-year limited warranty

BUY HERE – https://www.wdc.com/en-ie/

NI’s Causeway Coast & Glens Borough Council maps the real-world Westeros for Game of Thrones fans

The season seven finale airs tonight, and fans are no doubt wondering how they’ll spend their Monday nights until season eight premieres!

Esri Ireland, the market leader in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), today announces that Northern Ireland’s Causeway Coast & Glens Borough Council has used its digital mapping platform to create an interactive map of the key filming locations from hit television series, Game of Thrones.

With 38 Emmy Awards, Game of Thrones is one of the most popular and successful TV series ever made. Largely filmed in Northern Ireland, some of the show’s most dramatic scenes have played out against the backdrop of the region’s rugged coastlines, historic castles and expansive plateaus.

The new map, created by members of the Causeway Coast & Glens Borough Council’s IT team, allows fans of the show to locate the real-world settings of some of their favourite scenes. Providing the precise locations for many of the show’s most iconic settings, the map enables people to visit Dragonstone, the King’s Road and the Iron Islands for themselves.

Nial McSorley, digital services manager, Causeway Coast & Glens Borough Council, said: “Game of Thrones has captivated audiences all around the world, and the show’s use of some of Northern Ireland’s most iconic scenery plays a large part in its ability to hold the attention of viewers, season after season. In creating this map, our team wanted to encourage fans of the show to come and visit the real-world locations of some of their favourite scenes and discover the beauty of Northern Ireland for themselves.”

Paul Synnott, director and country manager, Esri Ireland, said: “Game of Thrones has significantly raised the profile of Northern Ireland as a tourist destination and now, with this map, fans of the show from across the world can embark on a road trip that will take them through some of the series’ most impressive locations. Attractions such as The Dark Hedges near Stranocum, Ballintoy Harbour, and Downhill Beach have all been mapped out on Esri’s ArcGIS platform, providing a convenient point of reference for visitors to the area.”

Those who wish to use the map can do so at http://arcg.is/2vXy59A

Review – ELP COMS 800TLV IP Camera by @Pat_Seery It aint really what it says it is.

I was given this camera to review and to say its left me a bit perplexed is a bit of an understatement. It says on the box its an IP USB Camera but theres no network connection or WIFI aerial on this at all.

One not to be defeated I did some research and fiddling about with the product and it isnt what it says on the box, It does work through USB (I plugged it in to a computer and it was recognised as a USB camera in Windows 7) but nothing about networking or WIFI came up in device manager at all.

Heres what you get in the box and its pretty much the camera some mounting screws and thats it. No instructions or any other information was supplied with the product.

So after plugging it into the laptop (Windows 7 Ultimate installed) I went into device manager and it does show up so I loaded up skype to see if it would be reconised as a webcam and yes indeed it was.

The quality isn’t bad but its not great either but if you were just going to use it as a webcam it would work fine (I`m assuming you`d need an external microphone to use along side it)

So in summing up :
Is it an IP Camera ? Well no it isnt
Does it work as a webcam ? Yes.

For the specs well just take a look… We will just leave it there.. You can pick it up HERE

Model	ELP-USB100W05MT-DL36
Sensor	OV9712
Lens Size	1/4 inch
Pixel Size	3.0um X 3.0um
image area	3888 µm x 2430 µm
Max. Resolution	1280(H)X720(V)
Compression format	MJPEG / YUV2（YUYV）
Resolution & frame	1280X720 MJPEG@ 30fps YUY2@10fps/ 960X720MJPEG@ 30fps YUY2@15fps 800X600 MJPEG@30fps YUY2@20fps/ 640X480 MJPEG@ 30fps YUY2@ 30fps 352X248 MJPEG@30fps YUY2@ 30fps/ 320X240 MJPEG@ 30fps YUY2@ 30fps 176X144 MJPEG@30fps YUY2@ 30fps/ 160X120 MJPEG@ 30fps YUY2@ 30fps
S/N Ratio	40dB
Dynamic Range	69dB
Sensitivity	3.7V/lux-sec@550nm
Mini illumination	0. 1lux
Shutter Type	Electronic rolling shutter / Frame exposure
Connecting Port type	USB2.0 High Speed（Support USB2.0 HS/FS, USB2.0 OTG）
Free Drive Protocol	USB Video Class（UVC）
AEC	Support
AEB	Support
AGC	Support
Adjustable parameters	Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, Hue, Sharpness, Gamma, White balance, Backlight Contrast, Exposure
Lens Parameter	Standard 3.6mm, optional 6/8mm
LED	24PCS LEDs
Audio input	Support
IR CUT Connector	Support 2P-1.25mm socket
LED board test connector	Support 2P-1.25mm socket
LED board power connector	Support 2P-2.0mm socket
Power supply	USB BUS POWER 4P-2.0mm socket
Power supply	DC5V
Operating Voltage	100mA~120mA
Working current	-10～70℃
Working temperature	-20～85℃
size /Weight
Cable	Standard 3M / optional 2M，5M
Operating system request	Win XP/Vista/Win7/Win8 Linux with UVC（above linux-2.6.26） MAC-OS X 10.4.8 or later Android 4.0 or above with UVC

First look and unboxing. Cubetto,A wooden robot for coding. #kids #coding #robots

Coding is a thing these days and has been some years now,With kids learning at an earlier age that you could think its no wonder there is now toys available to tap into this talent. Cubetto is a freindly wooden robot designed for kids 3 and over to get involved in coding and its also a learning curve for those who want to get their kids invovled.. NOTE this requires 6X AA Batteries.. Not included.

Cubetto

Made of tactile and hard-wearing wood he’s your child’s guide into the world of coding. Screenless, friendly and ready to play.

Coding Blocks

A coding language you can touch and manipulate like LEGO®. Each block is an action. Combine them to create programs.

Forward Left Right Function Backward Negation Random

Control Board

Place the blocks on the board to tell Cubetto where to go. Hit the blue button and Cubetto executes your very first program.

Maps and Books

Expand play time with world maps, educational story book and challenges that take your child on epic coding adventures.

See more over at https://www.primotoys.com/

Any question in the interim just give us a shout..

A Dozen Must- Have Medical Apps ( Infographic ) #Apps #Medical

It’s great to see so many apps available these days to help doctors keep up with a wealth of medical information. For example, on Doximity, doctors can review drug prescribing and safety information on thousands of different drugs – it just isn’t possible to memorise all of this information so this is a wonderful little app. There is also a great app called ‘MyChart’ that allows for doctor/patient interactions without the need to always schedule an appointment. Very handy for quick interactions and feedback between doctor and patient.

Aris Grigoriou, is a Student Recruitment Manager at Study Medicine Europe who has sent us this infographic check it out…

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Coding Blocks

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