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First Look FUJIFILM instax mini LiPlay+ hybrid camera

The all new FUJIFILM instax mini LiPlay+ hybrid camera was just announced and is now here us to test out over the coming weeks and as fans of these cameras we look forard to doing so being a hybrid camera brings more to the table here and with their smartphone app and features both a front main camera and a rear-facing wide-angle selfie camera.

You can add more to your photos too with a new layered photo mode and of course get your editing skills into action with the on board app feaures as before and print directly from your phone too.

If you have any questions feel free to ask as always and we will glady comment and helo you out and check out the video down below for a closer look.

Main Features:

instax mini LiPlay+™ Smartphone App

The free, downloadable instax mini LiPlay™ App allows users to capture images remotely via Bluetooth connection, add finishing touches to images with frames, and print photos from a connected smartphone. Users can further embellish their images by adding sticker icons or overlay text, making each image a true custom creation.

Dual camera functionality

The mini LiPlay+™ hybrid instant camera features both a front main camera and a rear-facing wide-angle selfie camera. New to mini LiPlay+™ is layered photo mode, in which images created with both the front and rear cameras can be combined so the images appear in layers, one in the foreground and one in the background. When editing images, users can choose between instax-Rich mode™ and instax-Natural mode™ to accentuate their images and choose from a selection of artful filters to express themselves further. mini LiPlay+™ also features automatic exposure and flash control to enhance image quality and includes either 2 or 10 second timers.

Instax Sound Print™ and instax Sound Album™

Users can utilise the free, downloadable instax mini LiPlay+™ App to add sound features to their images. With the instax Sound Print™ feature users have four unique ways to record 3-second audio clips to add to their images, then listen back by scanning the printed QR code on your photo (instax™ instant film required and sold separately) with their smartphone. Alternatively, the instax Sound Album™ feature turns adventures into custom animated videos with sound, vibrant backgrounds, and standout music.

New instax™ mini film variety introduced

Also being announced at the same time as the mini LiPlay+™ camera is instax™ mini Soft Glitter instant film available in a 10-exposure pack. Gold accents combine with soothing hues to bring a calming shimmer to the frames around each photo.

Pricing and Availability

The instax mini LiPlay+™ hybrid instant camera will be available in Sand Beige and Midnight Blue colors from 30th October 2025 at a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of €220.00 (inc. VAT). The updated instax mini LiPlay+™ smartphone App will also be available at this time. Available from Fujifilm retailers nationwide.

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First Look Video

From Heartbreak to Bank Break Romance Fraud Tops €7m

Summer is over, routines are back, and for many, that means a return to the world of online dating. But with swipes and matches comes a growing risk: romance fraud.

Fraudsters are no longer just hiding behind stock images or stolen selfies. Increasingly, they’re using slick digital tricks from manipulated images to eerily convincing videos and even cloned voices to make themselves appear real. The aim is simple: build trust, exploit emotions, and walk away with hard-earned money.

According to Garda figures, 245 people have reported romance fraud since 2020, with average losses of approximately €28,500, adding up to well over €7 million stolen in total. In some of the most extreme cases, a woman lost over €450,000 across 18 separate transactions, while a man was defrauded of more than €380,000.

“Romance scams are different from other types of fraud because they’re built on emotional manipulation,” says George Foley of ESET Ireland. “People don’t just lose money; they lose trust, dignity, and often confidence in their relationships. The technology criminals are now using makes these scams even harder to spot, which is why awareness is vital.”

He explains that many victims only realise what has happened when it is far too late, because the scams are designed to feel real and to build trust over time. With more people expected to turn back to dating apps this autumn, he warns that the risk is only going to grow.

For more information, visit www.eset.ie

Tech Review – Andobil MagSafe Tripod – MagStick

There is tripods and there is tripods but this one has MagSafe built in for iPhone users however all devices can be used with this product and it makes life simple for creators or for those who like to take selfies, being adjustable to make height choice better than most options we have tried this is versatile and can be used at almost any angle with a 360 degree face rotation and 180 degree neck rotation.

Height is one place where this tripod stands out for me and with holding a heavy iPhone it does not budge either or wobble like some others can, the built quality is great and you get a remote shutter that you can take out and use or leave in the socket on the leg so it can be used again basically anywhere and setting it up is like pairing any bluetooth device and once connected you can take photos or videos on the go, selfie lovers will like this too due to the telescopic extension which is longer than most we have tried and will allow you get that super wide shot easily using your wide angle lens on your camera, think huge crowds here.

You even have an extension for a mic or light on the side to making this a perfect piece of kit for those who want things kept simple and overall a robust product that is portable and can be placed in your travel bag. See the video below for more.

Features

[The perfect shoot assistant for iPhone] The world’s first compatible MagSafe tripod, magnetic adsorption,one-handed operation, you can start your photography journey by easily placing the phone

[Super flexible and multi-angle] Easily pull from 12.3 inches to 63.5 inches, from 180° neck rotation to 360°face rotation, MagStick can adjust the angle at will, giving you and the beauty more possibilities!

[Full function expansion] Suitable for 99% of phones and cameras, can be installed with microphones and fill lights, from travel shooting to live video, allowing you to do anything!

[Super bluetooth remote control] Effective range of 50 feet, easy to install and disassemble at any time,not easy to lose, long standby, giving you the greatest freedom of photography.

[Extremely Portable] Only 12.5 feet, easily fit into a travel bag, waiting to explore the beauty of the world with you.

[Sturdy] Made of aviation-grade aluminium alloy and high-toughness PC material, the magnetic attraction and the mechanical arm are double-fixed, giving you enough security.

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Video review