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Unboxing and First Look – The Edifier MP211 Bluetooth Speaker. #Bluetooth #Speaker #Edifier

Another day another speaker!!! This time around its from Edifier.. Edifier specialises in premium audio solutions that showcase technological innovation and design elegance. We deliver outstanding sound experience through a wide range of sound systems for personal entertainment and professional excellence.

This is a nice portable speaker well built with a nice feel to it and a host of bits n bobs thrown in to ensure the user has all they need this also sports micro SD cards too which is excellent and its got all the ususal features you would expect to find even though its on the smaller side which makes it portable which is of course important for many…

 

 

Features

  • TYPE Mini speaker
  • TOTAL POWER OUTPUT 2 x2W
  • SNR  ≧85dBA
  • INPUT SENSITIVITY  600±50mV
  • FREQUENCY  200Hz-20KHz
  • POWER SUPPLY  Built-in Li-ion Battery / 5V DC
  • DIMENSION  150 × 62 × 31 mm
  • WEIGHT  0.215KG

See more HERE 

Unboxing and First Look. The #JabraEvolve75 wireless headset. #Jabra #Office

We are no stranger to Jabra and love their products this time around we have the all new EVOLVE 75 wireless headset which comes with its own charging stand (optional) and also these have dual audio which means you can pair to two devices at once which for me is ideal for my mobile phone and laptop. These also come with a “Listen in” feature and ANC which is excellent for busy communal offices. Check out the unboxing below and if you have any questions fire away until our review is complete.

 

 

 

 

Features and specs 

  • Headset Weight  – 177 g

  • Whats in the box –  Quick Start Guide, Evolve 75 headset, Jabra Link 370 USB adapter, charging stand*, protective travel case, USB cord (allowing for use while charging)

  • Wearing style – On-the-ear

  • Talk time –  Up to 15 hours

  • Battery time –  (with ANC activated)Up to 30 hours

  • Charging time – 2.5 hours

  • Charging stand – Optional

  • Audio control  – Speaker volume up/down on headset

  • Passive noise cancellation  – Yes

  • Active noise cancellation – Yes – Hybrid 4 mic ensuring 17dB (perceived cancellation in an offi ce environment)

  • Listen-in feature – Don’t miss important announcements or questions from your colleagues. Press the left ear cup to hear the outside world without having to take off your headset

  • Certifications – Skype for Business, Avaya, Cisco and more

  • Warranty – 2 Years warranty

  • Connection – Bluetooth® or USB. Allow for dual connectivity for two Bluetooth® devices simultaneously

  • Bluetooth® – Yes. Class 1 (up to 30 meters / 100 feet) and Bluetooth 4.2

  • Speaker size – 40 mm

  • Integrated busylight – Red lights on both ear cups are activated automatically when on a call or manually activated by the user when busy, to act as a ‘do not disturb’ signal

  • Microphone type – Medium-length boom arm with noise cancelling uni-directional ECM microphone

  • Speaker bandwidth music mode – 20Hz – 20kHz

  • Speaker bandwidth communication mode – 150Hz – 6.8kHz

  • Microphone frequency range – 150Hz – 6.8kHz

See more HERE 

Unboxing and First Look – The #diskashur 2 1TB portable hard drive from @iStorage_ltd

Today we will be having a quick unboxing and first look at the 1TB diskashur 2 from our good friends at iStorage and we will also be giving one of these bad boys away, We like to see them as the James Bond of portable storage options.. Any questions fire away and we will gladly answer, Skip down to the unboxing to see the product.

 

 

 

Features include..

  • USB 3.1 Portable Encrypted Hard Drive
  • Capacities up to 2TB*
  • FIPS PUB 197 validated
  • AES 256-bit XTS hardware encryption – no software required
  • OS & Platform independent
  • Employs EDGE* Technology
  • Available in 4 colours-Phantom Black, Ocean Blue, Fiery Red & Racing Green

 

See more HERE 

 

 

 

 

Incoming tech. #Nextbase – The 512GW and the 312GW. #dashcams #motoring

Nextbase have touched base with us to let us kow some samples are heading our way, We have been using some of their products the last few months and to this day remain in top shape and working order, Dashcams are now something we should all invest in due to high insurance costs and of course evidence should you be in an accident not only that you never know what else you might pick up whilst this sits there doing its job. You could become famous with an unusual clip or weather event for example but the prioity is for sure your protection, We will have our reviews soon and share our thoughts and dont forget to check out our previous reviews in the related section,The camera does not lie. The first of the two models is the 512GW.

 

 

  • Innovative 512GW features new Sony Exmor R Sensor, HDR and a polarising filter for improved night vision and ultimate picture clarity, even in low light conditions.
  • An upgrade of the popular 512G, a Which? Best Buy, the new model also boasts in-built Wi-Fi that pairs with the updatedNextbase App, Intelligent Parking Mode and Nextbase’s Click & Go Mount.
  • Dash Cam is the top-of-the-range product in Nextbase’s industry-leading range.

The model is also the first in the manufacturer’s extensive range of Dash Cams to benefit from Intelligent Parking Mode, with a special motion detector that remains active while the vehicle is parked and automatically powers down to maximise battery life. The feature allows vehicle owners to rest easy, safe in the knowledge that recording will be automatically triggered in the event of an incident when the car is stationary.

 

 

 

Retailing at only £149.99, the 512GW boasts an array of features that ensure Nextbase Dash Cams are the best-selling in the UK. The model benefits from a 140° ultra wide viewing angle and captures unrivalled footage quality in impressive 1440p Quad HD (four times that of standard HD). Recording at 30 frames per second, the 512GW is the perfect companion to capture irrefutable evidence whilst out on the roads, which can be used to aid a motorist in the event of an accident, particularly proving if the driver is not at fault in an insurance claim.

The Nextbase 512GW is available at £149.99 from selected UK Halfords stores, or online. Halfords also offers a WeFit service, where they can fit your Dash Cam for you.

 

Specifications:

 

  • Updated Sony Exmor R sensor provides unbeatable image quality
  • 1440p Quad HD recording at 30fps and 1080p recording at 60fps
  • Innovative polarising filter to remove windscreen glare
  • Wi-Fi to allow you to share your footage directly to your smartphone or tablet
  • 140° ultra-wide viewing angle for greater road and pavement coverage
  • GPS location and speed data to pinpoint incidents on your journey
  • Click & Go Powered Magnetic GPS Car Mount
  • Intelligent Parking Mode automatically indicates motion for greater safety
  • High Dynamic Range improves the contrast in an image whilst maintaining clarity
  • Wide Dynamic Range image processing ensures clear recordings in bright and dark light
  • 3” LCD screen 960 x 240
  • Time Lapse features for longer journeys
  • Auto Dimming for low light conditions

BUY HERE 

 

Also arriving from Nextbase the 312 GW

For the ladies..

 

 

  • Limited Edition Nextbase 312GW Dash Cam features inbuilt Wi-Fi, allowing footage to be shared instantly through the Nextbase smartphone app.
  • The Which? Best Buy 2016 312GW captures full HD 1080p footage and features an ultra clear 2.7 LED screen and a 6-layer glass lens
  • Available exclusively at selected Halfords stores and online, priced at £99.

 

Only 2,000 units of the Limited Edition Rose Gold Nextbase 312GW have been made available and, at £99, it brings all of the great quality features the Nextbase 312GW is renowned for. Wrapped in a unique casing, its white and rose gold colouring will add a touch of flair to a dashboard, perfect for introducing young and female motorists to all the benefits that a Dash Cam brings and the ideal Christmas present for the style-conscious driver.

 

The Which? Best Buy 312GW has in-built Wi-Fi which allows motorists of all ages to instantly and easily upload footage to their social media channels, insurer or even the police via the new Nextbase app. After using the Wi-Fi to connect to an iOS or Android device, the Nextbase app becomes your personal mobile store for footage you want to keep or share. Whether that’s because of being involved in an accident, being witness to somebody else being involved in an accident or even just catching something of interest on the road.

 

 

Another key feature of the 312GW is the unique Nextbase Powered Magnetic Click & Go mount. It allows users to quickly and easily remove the Dash Cam on every journey, as well as irradicating the need for a wired link between the mount and camera. The 312GW also has a six-layered glass lens with a 140 degree angle, providing crystal clear image quality, which can be viewed on an ultra-clear 2.7 LED colour screen.

 

Specs of the 312 GW

·       In-built Wi-Fi to share your footage directly with your mobile via the Nextbase app

·       World’s first dash cam with Powered Magnetic Click & Go mount

·       140 degree wide angle view with full 1080p High Definition recording at 30fps

·       Ultra clear 2.7” LED display for ease of playback and menu selection

·       Super slimline design – Dimensions 92 x 56 x 18 mm (37mm inc lens) WHD

·       Six-Element Sharp Lenses made with 6 layers of glass to provide stunning clear images

·       Inbuilt G sensor and GPS to detect accidents and automatically save video files

·       Easy to install with 4m 12v power cable and Click & Go window mount included

·       SOS data protection prevents the impact/event recording from being deleted

·       Supports SDHC and SDXC Micro SD Cards up to 64GB

 

BUY HERE 

 

 

 

#VirginMedia has urged users to change router passwords.James Romer, EMEA at #SecureAuth advises.. 

Following the news today that Virgin Media has urged users to change their router (super hub) passwords over fear of being hacked, James Romer, Chief Security Architect – EMEA at SecureAuth Corporation has said the following. 


 

The consumer association, Which? has called for the industry to improve basic security provisions, including requiring customers to create a unique password before use, two-factor authentication, and issuing regular software security update. This is not adequate.The way organisations are approaching authentication and securing credentials needs to be rethought for cyber security strategy and investment to have any shot at being successful. Simple two-factor authentication is no longer enough to safeguard against today’s attacks. Pushing forward, organisations are realising they need to adopt a new approach to prevent to misuse of stolen credentials that doesn’t just add an extra step to users authentication process, but instead provides effective protection while providing a good user experience. Modern approaches such as adaptive access control techniques and identity based detection work invisibly to the user but work to protect, detect, and ultimately remediate attacks essentially rendering stolen credentials useless.”
James Romer, Chief Security Architect – EMEA at SecureAuth Corporation… 

Infographic – Quora , Wisdom In The Social Crowd. #Quora #Social

The Internet is a whirlwind of data where the greater part of it is genuine, and quite a bit of it is false. Endeavours, for example, Wikipedia have demonstrated that by and large, Internet users have much learning on a wide range of subjects, learning that can be ordered and curated to frame important data vaults. Over the most recent couple of years, question-and-answer communities (Q&A) locales have given another way for internet users to crowdsource and look for particular definite data, a lot of which includes finding direct answers of particular inquiries from area specialists.

Taking this pattern ahead Quora, an inventive Question & Answer site with a quickly developing user group that contrasts from its rivals by keeping a social network as an informal community into its fundamental structure. Do you know about the few estimates of Quora’s user growth?? Here are some 150% development in one month, and about 900% development in one year.

Quora was launched on 21st June 2010(Quora left beta status in January 2010) and below is an infographic by Fullestop that demonstrates the timeline of Quora. We all know that from experts to company’s professional, Quora was successful in engaging every user type on it. Example – Instagram and Yelp addressed inquiries regarding their organizations on Quora.  In spite of its short history, Quora appears to have accomplished where its rivals have fizzled, i.e. effectively drawing the investment of both a quickly developing client populace what’s more, particular area specialists that create significant substance in light of inquiries.

 

Learn to Code on Nintendo Switch with FUZE Code Studio! #Coding #FUZE #NintedoSwitch

FUZE Technologies Ltd is proud to announce they are bringing their hugely popular learn-to-code platform, FUZE Code Studio to Nintendo’s incredibly sought after new console, Nintendo Switch.

 

FUZE Code Studio motivates and inspires users of all ages and abilities, leaving them wanting to learn more, even if they have no prior experience of coding. FUZE’s unique method means children as young as six can learn to code using a real text based language – and now it’s coming to Nintendo Switch.

 

FUZE Code Studio is the perfect stepping stone between visual coding simulators currently used in most primary schools and real-world languages like Python, Java and C++/# etc. FUZE Code Studio comes with everything you need to learn to code in one app. Users can code their own games and share the experience with friends and family – imagine creating your own game then transferring it to a big screen with multiple controllers so others can play your creations. Thanks to Nintendo Switch’s revolutionary design this becomes a reality – and coders will soon be learning how to interact with external devices, sensors and motion controls in ways not previously possible.

 

 

FUZE Code Studio on Nintendo Switch makes learning to coding more accessible than ever and what’s more, is children can learn while having fun. The move to Nintendo Switch is one FUZE’s CEO, Jon Silvera is convinced makes perfect sense.

 

He states “Back in the eighties when home computers reached critical mass and were selling into the tens of millions they all had one thing in common.  They all had very accessible coding environments to get users started within minutes. Before you knew it we had more coders than we knew what to do with and a multibillion dollar industry was born!

In stark contrast, today we have a global shortage of coding skills and very few accessible learning platforms. It seems we’re running around ‘Scratching’ our heads, wondering where it all went wrong”.

Jon Silvera continued “We are deeply honoured and very excited to have been accepted as an independent developer for Nintendo Switch.  Over the last four years FUZE has taught tens of thousands of children in schools, science events and clubs, how to code using a text based programming language. Nintendo Switch is the perfect platform for FUZE Code Studio to help nurture the next wave of bedroom coders.”

The UK Government recently rewrote the Computing Curriculum to focus almost entirely on coding and computational thinking to ensure we have the much needed coding skills to support the increasingly digital landscape. FUZE Code Studio for Nintendo Switch is perfectly suited to assist in meeting this objective.

FUZE Code Studio for Nintendo Switch will be available Q2 2018 with additional gaming content to be made available via DLC add on packs.  Pricing will be confirmed nearer the launch.

 

 

To be kept up to date with the release of FUZE Code Studio for Nintendo Switch please register at: www.fuze.co.uk/nintendo-switch.html

Review – BT Audio Baby Monitor 450. #Baby #Parenting #BT

If your planning on having a new baby, it’s not a question of having a Baby Monitor it’s a question of which one, what brand, what features required, what budget.
A recent survey advised in terms of features or units shipped, the audio only segment accounted for more than 45% of the market share and held the leading position in 2016. It was followed by the audio and video segment. The analogue segment was declining to the digital technology. The BT Audio BabyMonitor 450 is in the audio & digital range.

 

 

 

Contents:
A parent unit for you, a monitor for the baby’s room, two mains power adaptors, two rechargeable
batteries and a user guide to walk you through the set-up process.
Key Features:
• Long Range of 300m outdoors and 50m indoors, (this will let you know when you are out of
range.)
• Interference Free HD sound
• Two Way Talk back, (this works very well and clear audio)
• Lightshow Projection Show
• 18 lullabies
• 1.8″ LCD Display
• Adjustable Nightlight
• Temperature Display and Alerts

 

I like the monitor which comes with sound level lights, which can easily be seen, even if the sound is turned off, as the sound level increases the light gets brighter. Again, the temperature display works well, should the temperature deviate above or below 16 and 24 degrees, there is an alert. The TwoWay Talk back is handy especially when one parent goes to the room and forgets something. The Starand Moon Lightshow projects gentle coloured shapes onto your baby’s ceiling to calm your baby.There is also lullabies to help them drift off to sleep. The HD audio is quite clear with no interferenceheard. I can’t fault the audio.

 

 

Why BT?
BT previous range of baby monitors had won multiple awards, this new range of monitors appear to follow the previous strengths of the older models in terms of simplicity and reliability, while this model will not break the bank but does the job that required.
When deciding on a Baby monitor, the first step is checking what’s important to you, how far is the room away from where the cot is, do you want just audio / video, digital / analogue, can you get interference from wi-fi, mobile phones, your budget, below is a over view of the main features of the BT range..

 

 

Dislikes:
The units come with a 1 year warranty, (more expensive baby monitors, still only come with a 1 year warranty) This is not just a BT issue, most of the Baby Monitor manufactures provide only a 1 year warranty) BT advise on their manual we are always looking to make our products last longer and use less power, so we don’t have such a big impact on the environment, my suggestion is to give a free 3-year warranty. Stand out from the crowd!

 

The charger comes supplied with the package as a 6 V- 400ma charger, again another charger while over 90% of the population in Europe will have a standard usb charger in the home, (or a power pack at hand) why not use the same leads saving unnecessary clutter. In fairness on the above dislikes, this is nit-picking and should not put you off this product, rather turning a very good product into 100% within its category.

Note: This BT Audio Baby Monitor 450 can also be used for an elderly relative that requires looking after as similar principles apply, should the person awake at night, this BT Audio Baby Monitor 450 is ideal without the video / camera mode respecting their privacy,
Overview
If you are looking for a quality product, with good functionality and easy to use without the camera option at a good price, you can’t go wrong with the BT Audio Baby Monitor 450

http://www.boots.ie/bt-audio-baby-monitor-450-10226998p €36.05

https://www.smythstoys.com/ie/en-ie/baby/monitors/bt-audio-baby-monitor-450/p/156737 €59.99

Review – Casio Protrek Smart WSD-F20 #SmartWatch #Wearables #Casio

This is the swiss army knife of watches, it looks & feels strong, rugged for the outdoors with all the trimmings for use where ever you go. This may look like a watch for the great outdoors,or an adventurer’s best friend but if you’re with your mates of a Friday night, heading into a board room meeting, this watch will certainly catch their attention, it looks and feels good, built like a tank and array of features to go with it.
Battery Charging:
First the charging, as with many products we have issues with the different type of chargers its proprietry charging used, Again Cassio have gone with a different type, but what a good choice, Magnetic charging terminal, this clicks to the side of the watch easily, connected / disconnected with out any concentration. Again, they got it right in terms of using a standard USB charger, meaning you could your own phone charger if stuck or if out and about, use a power brick. Recharge time takes Approx. 2 hours, Battery Life (when GPS is not in use) Normal use (colour display): 1 day, roughly Normal use (colour display Auto Off*4): 2 days, roughly. When the battery goes
down to less than 5%, the watch will automatically switch to monochrome LCD watch face and dimmed screen illumination.
What do you get for your money! (just to mention a few)
➢ GPS, Colour Maps which can be used offline, 1.32-inch dual layer display
➢ Colour TFT LCD and monochrome LCD
➢ Capacitive touchscreen,
➢ Sensors Pressure (air pressure, altitude) sensor, accelerometer, gyrometer,
compass (magnetic) sensor
➢ Microphone
➢ Vibrator
➢ BatteryLithium-ion battery
➢ Wireless Connectivity Bluetooth® V4.1 (Low Energy)
➢ Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11 b/g/n)
➢ Buttons TOOL button, Power button, APP button
Full spec details available at http://support.casio.com
Size & Weight.
My initial feeling, its Big! until I compared this to a leading fashion brand for the ladies which was similar in cost, but heavier and slightly smaller that this Casio but only gave the time and date.
✓ Size of Case Approx. 61.7mm × 57.7mm × 15.3mm (H × W × D)
✓ WeightApprox. 92g (including watchband)
The Brand – Casio
Founded in 1946, headquartered Tokyo, Japan, they know their stuff about watches.
Will it break easy, as can be used in the outdoors, for trekking, cycling, paddling and even
fishing.
Again, Casio know their stuff,
✓ Water Resistance to 50 meters
✓ Environmental Durability to MIL-STD-810G (United States military standard issued by
the U.S. Department of Défense And Yes, it comes with an inbuilt torch!
Setting up:
Setting up initially will take time, this is like setting up a new phone, Bluetooth to your phone,copy contacts over, download an app to your phone, (Android Wear) allowing your contacts to be copied to the phone. The Watch was paired to an android phone. Available also on iOS
following models with iOS 9.0 or later: iPhone 5 or later, https://wsd.casio.com/us/en/wsdf20/products/.
Once set up and running, the buttons take a while to get used to. Google maps worked great, (especially as you can download offline maps) with the low-power GPS. This Supports positioning data from three satellites. The array of application in terms of altitude, finding my
phone, fit, fit workout, activity. Play store, translate, weather and the option to download many more app, The Activity option can track activities like snow sports, cycling and fishing giving allot of data on the routes.
This is cool from the App, depending on your mood, on your phone, e.g. watch face, Touch the watch face that you require on your smart phone, this instantly changes via Bluetooth to your phone to have the same watch face. As expected if you get a message e.g. WhatsApp
this beeps on the phone with sender details from your contact listing.
Is it worth the money!
Wether you are into toys for the boys, gadgets or an avid outdoor fan, its got a well packed array
of features, style and technology in one piece of kit.
I have not used this in the great outdoors rather Toys for the boys, I’m a fan,
https://www.fruugo.ie/casio-pro-trek-smart-outdoor-watch-wsd-f20-bkaae  €499.00