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Review – The Olixar Dual Layer Armour case with Kickstand for the Nokia 7 Plus #Nokia7Plus

This is our second case in from Mobile fun and Olixar for the Nokia 7 Plus this case offers more in protection being dual layered and also comes with a kickstand built in and you have no need to remove your phone from the case at all to consume media which is great the case again feels good to hold with raised grips on the real for additional grip and the device again can be placed either face down or laid standard, check out the image gallery below and jump to the video afer the images, You can also check out Mobile Fun for greap iPhone 8 accessories too should you require any..

Case reviewed can be bought HERE and the full range of Nokia 7Plus cases can be seen HERE

Two layered case protects from bumps, scrapes and drops

This tough protective case has been designed for those with an active lifestyle. It provides great shock and impact absorption thanks to its lightweight TPU polymer with a precisely positioned hard skeleton for added protection. The design of the exoskeleton extends out to protect vulnerable parts of your Nokia 7 Plus such as the corners and sides.

Features an impact-resistant polycarbonate exoskeleton

This dual-layer case features a tough exoskeleton, which covers the back and vulnerable corners of your phone from damage. They are made from an impact-resistant, polycarbonate plastic shell protecting your Nokia 7 Plus from accidental damage – keeping it looking as good as it did when you bought it.

Textured grid finishing improves grip and comfort

Complementing the protective properties of the polycarbonate shell is a textured finish, which not only helps to improve grip when holding the handset, but also makes it more comfortable in the palm of your hand.

Portable flip-out stand for landscape viewing 

The dual-layer case’s hard exoskeleton doesn’t just add strength to the shell, but features an ergonomically designed stand that pulls out to give the perfect viewing angle for watching media, web browsing and reading. The stand then simply clicks back into place and lays completely flat so there is zero extra bulk added to the case.

Cut-outs for the main ports and features of the phone

This tough protective case has been designed specifically for the Nokia 7 Plus and has cut-outs for the main ports and features of the smartphone such as the camera with flash. The power and volume buttons are covered, but remain functional while encased to give unbeatable protection.

Review – Skullcandy Method Bluetooth Wireless In-Ear Sport Earbuds. #earbuds #tech #sports

 

The box looks sporty and funky, highlighting the key features in terms of sweat resistance and a battery life up to 9 hours. The unit earbud type is light and the sticky gels stand out; not your typical black or white earphone colours. The unit design allows the cable to be kept out of sight / harm’s way when travelling but allowing the cable to be pressed into a ͞passage along the top of the neckband.

Box Contains – Method Wireless, Three Pairs of Silicone Ear Gels (Small, Medium, Large), Micro USB to USB Charging Cable.

 

Product Details – Headphone type: Bluetooth in-ear – Speaker driver: 9 mm  – Impedence: 16 ohms  – Sound Pressure: 102 db at 1 kHz  – THD: 3 per cent at 1 kHz  – Product Dimensions: 185 x 133 x 35 ( L x W x H)  – Item weight: 48 g  – Shipping weight: 305 g  – Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz  – Bluetooth version: 4.1

UNBOXING

Features

Bluetooth wireless – cuts the cord; enjoy the convenience of Bluetooth wireless connectivity.

9-HOUR BATTERY – Listen longer and work harder with nine hours of rechargeable battery life.

FlexSport collar – the distinct FlexSport collar is comfortable and secure around the neck.

DualLock fit – stay put; the two technologies behind DualLock keep buds securely in your ear.

Sweat resistant – sweat strong; sonically-welded construction makes these buds fully sweat resistant Call, track, volume control.

Take control; integrated remote buttons put you in command of music and calls.

Connectvity  – The setup was standard with Bluetooth connectivity, you can wander up to 10 meters from your mobile device while streaming music and calls (but walls, type of materials, etc. can all affect the range).

Warranty – The units come with a 2-year warranty. The 2-year warranty is great to see the manufactures confidence in their product with some units costing 3 times the price giving only a 1-year warranty.

Overview – The Skullcandy sport is a stylish neckband-style wireless headphone available is a few colours e.g. Navy, White. The wire to the ear appears light weight which has the potential to wear down. The build quality in terms of the plastic did not excite to touch, while the larger buttons was a bonus to operate.

The unit fitted snugly into the ear (using the correct size of Silicone Ear Gels), the audio quality from music and calls was impressive for the cost of the unit. The sweat-resistant design is a must for gym or active lifestyle and that they won’t fall off. The Skullcandy Sport has comfort and convenience of no dangling wires, with a good battery life that won’t break the bank.

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Unboxing and first look – The Garmin 1440p dashcam 55 #Motoring #Tech #Garmin

Last year we reviewed the Garmin 65w dashcam and it is a nice piece of kit that captures detailed footage,this time aorund we have the 55 version which looks similar and has a nice rose gold rim around the lens. Today is just a quick unboxing and first look and if you have any questions in the interim while we test it feel free to ask below or on social media..

Compact and Discreet GPS-enabled Dash Cam

  • Small and inconspicuous when mounted on windscreen
  • High-quality 3.7 megapixel camera with 1440p video capture; works even in low-light conditions
  • Forward collision and lane departure warnings plus alerts for nearby red light cameras and speed cameras
  • Includes lifetime safety camera updates
  • GPS-enabled with automatic incident detection (G-Sensor) saves video footage on impact to show when and where events happened
  • Voice control allows you to start/stop audio recording, take a still picture and more, all with your voice.

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Find.Exchange – Skyscanner for the money transfer world. #Money #Travel #App #Fintech

The perfect companion for travellers has arrived: the Find.Exchange app finds and compares the best exchange rates for money transfer companies, travel money and soon, prepaid currency cards around the world – in real time. So wherever your journey takes you, you’ll always find the best rate and the nearest bureau. In an always-on world, it really can make a difference for everyone – from travellers, expats and students to businesses that are always on the go.

Money transfer made easy with Find.Exchange: Transferring money and spending abroad has traditionally been a minefield of hidden and confusing charges, and the volatility of fast-changing currency rates around the world adds to the complexity. With an abundance of money transfer options saturating the marketplace, users simply cannot easily identify the best deal for them. The app from Find.Exchange is transforming this experience. Positioned as the ‘Skyscanner’ of the money transfer world

Find.Exchange simplifies the process and finds the best rates by comparing banks, FX exchange bureaus, travel agents, post offices and online money providers and can, uniquely, provide direct live information from the merchant to the user – a vital component when speed and rates matter. It’s simple, easy, fast and does all the work for you. Taking the stress out of the travel money experience means you can relax, and spend the money you’ve saved on enjoying your holiday.

Features:

• Compare money transfer companies all in one place
• Find and locate Currency Exchange Bureaus with live up-to-date rates
• Choose companies that suit your needs easily with an elaborate filter system
• View live interbank exchange rates with the currency converter and live rates
• Create alerts so you’ll know when your currency reaches your desired rate
• Historical currency charts – track and compare any exchange rate pairs for the past week or month going up to ten years

• Over 160 currencies available for exchange

Top selling points:

It’s live: The easy-to-use currency converter is ideal for real-time live rates, analysing historical data, and creating alerts for specific currency pairs. Having all this in your hand, on the go, means you can stay one step ahead of the currency exchange curve and beat the ups and downs of unpredictable markets.

Its user-centric: CEO and founder of Find.Exchange, Ricky Lee was part of the founding team at Revolut and has architected apps for the major banks in the UK. His background is as a product designer in cross-border payments, gateways, FX and digital currencies – and his commitment to the user experience really comes to the fore in this app. With a user-centric approach, the app has a clean but fun interface that allows the focus to stay firmly on delivering on the promise: to find the best rates for you.

It’s convenient: It’s simple, it’s fast, it’s easy to navigate – when speed and rates matter, this is vital. There’s no clutter or gimmicks or flashy interface either – they’ve really worked to strip back the friction of a money transfer experience and make it a seamless journey.
It’s a next gen currency aggregator: Finally, a model for the money transfer world that is based on the ‘Skyscanner’s and ‘Booking.com’s of the world.

It’s far-reaching: Find.Exchange doesn’t just cover the typical currency corridors – but the harder to reach currencies too. In fact, there’s over 160 currencies available for exchange.

The CEO – Ricky Lee was part of the founding team at Revolut and has architected apps for the major banks in the UK. His background is as a product designer in cross-border payments, gateways, FX and digital currencies.

Who they are – in a nutshell
Find.Exchange is an innovative currency comparison aggregator – think ‘Skyscanner’ of the money transfer world: they help users compare and save, based on their needs – e.g. best price, fastest speed, method of payment.

So what makes this aggregator more enticing and simply better?
Ricky Lee explains that they not only cover typical currency corridors however more harder to reach currencies as well. Also the volatility of exchange rates does mean that some services are going to be cheaper with some companies on some days and at different hours. Therefore while some might argue that traditional players like Western Union, Moneycorp or Moneygram… are expensive, this might not be the case, it’s a competitive market and Find.Exchange’s partners know this.
However the biggest difference is that it is simple, easy and fast, Find.Exchange does all the work for you.

https://find.exchange/

 

Urbanista launch the Detroit range of headphones. #Urbanista #Headphones

Ubranista have announced their new Detroit Spring Green headphones,other colours available are also are Dark Clown and Cheeky Peach. Detroit is light and compact, it is the perfect travel companion that will be sure to turn heads as you navigate around the city with its voguish charm – keeping up with your wireless listening demands for 12 hours on a single charge. Urbanista also offer free shipping worldwide which is great news for all.

Runway ready, the Detroit headphones are stunning to look at with its matte finish and grain pleather earpads. And thanks to its straightforward button functionality, a few button presses is all that is required to start a music playlist or to answer a call. So whenever your outfit is missing that finishing touch, the Detroit headphones will complete your look with ease. For those who love all things stylish and require a simple but powerful listening experience.

The Detroit headphones are the answer to those with heavy listening demands and busy schedules thanks to its 12-hour playtime and standby time of 300 hours. However, there might be times you’ll find yourself listening to your favorite album with such focus that you will forget to charge your headphones, leaving you without music for quite some time. But thanks to the Detroit’s clever design, if you’re ever low on power and have 15 minutes to spare in between classes or if you’re nearing the end of your work break, you can use that time to charge your headphones and get up to 3 hours of playback time.

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FUJIFILM announces the instax SQUARE SQ6 #Photography #Camera #FUJIFILM

Following its global partnership announcement with Taylor Swift last week, FUJIFILM is delighted to announce a brand new sophisticated square format instant camera – the INSTAX SQ6.

The instax SQUARE SQ6 will hit the shelves on the 25th May 2018 with a RRP of €140 and comes in three unique and striking colourways; pearl white to suit any style, blush gold for an elegant touch and graphite grey for a cool and calm feel. It is the first SQUARE format analogue instant camera from instax, and the perfect accessory for capturing those real, un-edited and truly one-off moments.

 

The SQ6 has a variety of functions for everyday use. The camera has an automatic exposure adjustment function that is activated when the shutter button is pressed. It detects the ambient brightness and adjusts to provide the optimum shutter speed and flash light intensity. Even in a dark room, subjects and the background can be shot vividly and clearly. When taking a selfie, simply set the camera to Selfie-Mode and the settings will be adjusted to the optimum focus and brightness. There is also a selfie mirror attached to the side of the lens allowing you to check the shooting range. 

There’s a tripod socket in the bottom of the main unit, so group photos using the timer function can be easily taken. To enhance creative photography, the camera has three further modes. The “Double Exposure Mode” allows two photos to be overlapped on a single film when the shutter button is pressed twice, the “Macro Mode” can take short-range photos up to a minimum of 30cm, and the “Landscape Mode” can be used to take long-range landscape photos.

The instax SQUARE SQ6 also comes with three colour filters, which attach to the flash. The filters allow photographers to add purple, green and orange overtones to their individual shots, instantly changing the atmosphere and mood of an image.

The instax SQUARE SQ6 combines the following key features;

  • Auto Exposure Control – This function enables the photographer to capture photos in dark or night scenes. The high-performance flash automatically calculates surrounding brightness and adjusts shutter speed to brighten both the subject and background.
  • Selfie Mode / Selfie Mirror – Making sure you always capture your best side, the SQ6 includes a popular Selfie Mirror from the mini 9 to assist when taking a self-portrait. The camera also automatically adjusts brightness and focal length to set the camera up for the ideal selfie.
  • Double Exposure Mode – Taking this popular function from the Mini 90, the SQ6 allows users to get creative with their everyday and superimpose two different images in one frame.
  • Lighten/Darken Modes – Creatively adjust the exposure of the shot with these modes to either create a low-key, normal or high-key effect; giving photographers three lighting options.
  • Landscape / Macro modes – To be able to make the most of the cameras combined functions the SQ6 has a landscape and macro modes to adjust depending on your photo opportunity to ensure the camera is optimised for every shot; close range or in the distance.

Jackie Farrell, Manager Marketing, (Imaging) Fujifilm Ireland, “The launch of the instax SQUARE SQ6 has been much anticipated and we’re excited to bring this analogue SQUARE format instant camera to market. The camera brings some of the best and most popular features from the instax family into one camera to create a product that is perfect for capturing everyday moments.”

Daisy Lowe, Model and DJ “I love analogue instant cameras and was extremely excited to be given the opportunity to get hands-on with the instax SQ6. The cameras functions, from double exposure, flash colour filters and self-timer have allowed me to capture life on the go and get creative while doing so.”

SPECS

Film Fujifilm instax SQUARE Film (available separately)
Lens Retractable lens, 2 components, 2 elements, f = 65.75 mm, 1:12.6
Viewfinder Inverted Galilean finder, 0.4 x, with target spot
Focusing Motor-driven 3-range switching (0.3 m – 0.5 m/1 ft. – 1.6 ft., 0.5 m – 2 m/1.6 ft – 6.6 ft.,

2 m/6.6 ft. and beyond), Macro Mode (0.3 m – 0.5 m/1 ft. – 1.6 ft.) Normal Mode (0.5

m – 2 m/1.6 ft – 6.6 ft.) Landscape Mode (2 m/6.6 ft and beyond)
Shutter Release Programmed electronic shutter release, 1.6 sec – 1/400 sec.
Exposure Control Automatic, Interlocking range (ISO 800) : LV 5 – LV 15.5,

Exposure compensation: ±2/3 EV
Film Feeding Out Automatic
Film Developing Time Approximately 90 seconds (Varies depending on the ambient temperature)
Flash In Macro mode: Built-in, automatic electronic flash

In a mode other than Macro mode: Always flashing

Charging time: 0.2 sec – 7 sec (using a new battery), Flash charging indicator, Effective flash lamp range: 0.3 m – 2.7 m/1 ft. – 8.9 ft.
Self-Timer Electronically controlled, approx. 10 second delay, Can be stopped mid-run
LED Display Shooting mode (Auto, Selfie, Macro, Landscape, Double exposure), Brightness adjustment, Flash off Mode, Self-timer Mode
Power Supply Two CR2/DL CR2 lithium batteries

Capacity: Approximately 30 instax SQUARE 10-pack film packs with new CR2/DL CR2 lithium batteries
Others Film pack confirmation window, tripod socket (tripod sold separately)
Dimensions & Weight 118.7 mm x 128.1 mm x 58.1 mm/4.7 in. × 5.0 in. × 2.3 in. (not including protrusions)/393 g/13.9 oz. (without battery, strap, and film pack)
Accessories Two CR2/DL CR2 lithium batteries, Shoulder strap, Three flash filters
* Specifications are subject to change for improvement

instax SQUARE BLACK border film

Screen size 62mm×62mm (L×W)
Film size 86mm×72mm (L×W)

#WorldCup – Tough Quiz tests your knowledge of National Anthems. #Football #Interactive

Science suggests that when the national anthem is playing mirror neurons are firing in your brain; special circuitry that gives you the ability to put yourself in the footballer’s shoes. You might never have belted out the anthem in front of 60,000 spectators, but you’re instinctively feeling what the players are feeling on the pitch. However, Only 11% of GB adults aged 18+ say they know the words to both the first and second verse of the national anthem.

 

We have been asked to share this quiz so you can test knowledge of National Anthems from around the world! Sound fun? Stick some headphones on, Play below to take the test, or explore the anthems on the interactive map.

http://techtalk.currys.co.uk/infographics/national-anthem-quiz/

OVAL 2.0 – The easy to use all-in-one smart home protection device. #Kickstarter #OVAL

OVAL Digital, Inc is today pleased to announce the availability on Kickstarter of its next generation smart sensor, OVAL 2.0.  OVAL 2.0 is the all-in-one home smart sensor that monitors and detects changes in motion, temperature, humidity, light and water – quickly sending alerts to a phone or email. OVAL sensors can turn any ordinary object or area into a smart one – instantly protecting the people, places and things people care about.

OVAL 1.0, launched in early 2017 across 32 countries and was so successful at improving the safety and comfort of its customers while also protecting their home and property, that CEO Mike Harry and his global team decided to further refine it and engineered OVAL 2.0, an even smarter sensor.

OVAL can alert users if doors, windows, private or dangerous items are accessed. Or if there is water detected from bad weather, leaking pipes or failing appliances. Monitor the temperature and humidity of an area or items like food, medicine, or plants. Plus, conserve energy and save money on heating and electric bills.

 

The OVAL app has also been redesigned and includes powerful new features such as a real-time view of the sensors and analytics to help users identify trends, and improve behaviors to help increase safety, conserve energy and save money.

 

“OVAL has demonstrated it can improve lives, even save them,” says CEO Mike Harry. “In one instance, a customer had installed OVAL in his elderly father’s home. One day, OVAL identified a drop in temperature and alerted our customer immediately. Concerned that his father, who was on blood pressure medication, wasn’t answering his phone, our customer rushed to him, and found his father unresponsive after he’d accidentally lowered the thermostat to a dangerous level. Our customer wrote us explaining that while he knew OVAL would give him peace of mind about his father’s well-being, he never thought it could actually save his life.”

OVAL is the ideal choice for both home owners and renters as it doesn’t require home integration or installation, and takes only minutes to set up. OVAL sensors are small, wireless, and can attach to any object or area, making it smarter, instantly. The new OVAL gateway is wireless and connects to a Wi-Fi network.

OVAL sensors communicate with the gateway up to 150 ft. To extend coverage even further, additional gateways can be connected. A brand-new firmware system has stepped up both the reliability and response time of the OVAL sensors, as well as increased the lithium coin cell battery life from 2 months to 6 months.

 

The OVAL app has also been redesigned and includes powerful new features such as a real-time view of the sensors and analytics to help users identify trends, and improve behaviors to help increase safety, conserve energy and save money.

The new OVAL is available for pre-order, exclusively through Kickstarter

xDroid introduces the first truly gamified RC car. #gamified #AR #Coding #tech #kickstarter

xDroid bring the fun and excitement of video racing games to the real world,they enhance RC cars with interactive elements from video racing games, creating a completely new gaming experience. Making xDroid the first truly gamified RC car. In contrast to Augmented Reality, it brings the fun off the screen to the physical world and make it social.

The rush, the adrenaline, the dynamics of video racing games has now arrived in the real world. xDroid is introducing the first truly gamified remote controlled car. Destruction derby, capture the flag, drift and many more — with xDroid you can now play your favorite racing video games outside in the physical world.

All you need is the xDroid rc car, the interactive checkpoints “xPoints” and the xDroid app. The virtual vehicle is replaced by the 1:16 smartphone controlled xDroid — equipped with precise sensors, a high performance engine with 4 wheels-drive and a robust suspension system. If you want you can also upgrade your existing rc car with the xCore. Bonuses, scores and power-ups, just like in video games, can be collected by covering the xPoints.

In contrast to augmented reality like Pokemon Go, where the real world gets a digital overlay on the screen, xDroid wants to bring the fun off the screen. “With xDroid we take away video games from the screen and put them into the real world. We enhance rc cars with interactive game elements, to maximise the gaming experience.” explains CTO Roman Khazankin.

 

The xDroid app, available for iOS and Android, is the heart of the ecosystem, providing games, controller and a social gaming platform in one. It connects via an innovative Wi-Fi mesh network to xDroids and xPoints. It controls the xDroid with incomparable accuracy and gives you audio and haptic feedback during the game.

You can play xDroid in different modes, which makes it fun from young to old:

  • Single-player: Master your driving skills in the free drive or stunt mode.
  • Multiplayer: Capture the flag, destruction derby, domination, gold digger, catch up, and many more coming up
  • Parent-child: Delegate only partial control to your kid, this makes xDroid fun for even the smallest kids.
  • Droid mode: Learn coding with our graphical coding language and let your car drive autonomously.

In the future players will be able to create their own game modes and share them with other gamers. “We are not only creating a product, but are building a strong and motivated community.” says CEO Victor Rodionov.

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