Whats new on Netflix and Amazon Prime in the UK?
Lets take a look as what is new to watch on Netflix and Amazon Prime in the UK from 05th – 11th October.
Tag: Featured
Archos and Sikur deliver privacy with GranitePhone
ARCHOS today announces the forthcoming availability of thousands of the GranitePhone by SIKUR, allowing both companies to enter the global market of private communications smartphones, where the need for voice and data protection is a growing concern.
The GranitePhone, unveiled at MWC, has immediately attracted the attention of government, defense agencies as well as private companies and individual users concerned by their privacy, generating huge quantities of pre-sales on the Granitephone website.
With a 5 inch screen Full HD, Granite OS, 4G and a 16MP camera the phone has all the latest hardware specs along with an unrivaled focus on security, eliminating loopholes which could allow data theft and spying.
The security architecture has been carefully designed with multiple layers of protection to mitigate security issues whilst still delivering the best in mobile technology today.
For additional flexibility, the device’s data storage is also kept in an encrypted form in the cloud so that GranitePhone’s users can access safely to their data from anywhere, using SIKUR applications.
They can do so from a computer and from other mobile devices, either Android and even iOS, which ensures great flexibility without compromising privacy.
“ARCHOS, through its subsidiary Logic Instrument is pleased to have been selected as industrial and development partner for this project as the demand for secured mobile solutions is increasing” says Loïc POIRIER CEO of ARCHOS.
“With GranitePhone, you can create a corporate digital environment, secure for the exchange of strategic information, without compromising productivity and speed offered by mobile devices,” says Frederico D’Avila, CEO of Sikur.
The GranitePhone, the first smartphone entirely focused on user privacy can be ordered through the website www.granitephone.com
Kitsound Boombar 2 Unboxing
The Kitsound Boombar 2 is a gorgeous lump of speaker that comprises of three main pros, is priced nicely, it looks great and it delivers decent sound.
We are seeing an influx of affordable portable speakers that manage to a great sound however none look as impressive as this and whilst it does not carry water resistance a price tag of £70 makes this a device worth looking at.
An upgraded version of our already impressive BoomBar, this portable wireless speaker also features a passive bass radiator but is twice as powerful.
Powerful, Detailed Sound
Despite being just a little bit bigger than our original BoomBar, this wireless speaker, with its passive radiator, is twice as powerful and twice as detailed, especially when positioned on the floor, as its angular design throws sound upwards.
Ultra Portable
We think our BoomBar 2 – with its carry case, built-in rechargeable battery for up to 10 hours of music play time and wireless connectivity – is the perfect modern equivalent of the boombox. You can easily pop the BoomBar 2 in its carry case into your bag for a long weekend away, or a spontaneous trip to the park.
Bluetooth Connectivity
The BoomBar 2’s simple pairing process makes it extremely easy to wirelessly connect to your smartphone, tablet, MP3 player or other Bluetooth device, but there’s also a 3.5 mm aux-in port to let you connect other devices too.
Make and Receive Calls
The perfect all-round wireless speaker, the BoomBar 2 also acts as a speakerphone, with a built-in mic and hands-free function allowing you to easily take calls using the simple control buttons.
The KitSound BoomBar 2
According to hip-hop pioneer Fab 5 Freddy, the genre owes much of its success to boomboxes. Welcome to the natural heir of the boombox: the KitSound BoomBar 2.
About KitSound
We are craftspeople. We are musicians. We are KitSound™ and we all commit ourselves to achieving one shared goal: Bringing people closer to their music. By understanding music we stay true to its craft. Pure, rich, incredible sound. We settle for nothing less.
Specifications:
S/N: 65 dB
Bluetooth range: up to 10 m
Frequency response: 60 Hz – 20 kHz
Drivers: 2 x 50 mm
Output RMS: 2 x 5 W @ 2 ohm
Wileyfox Swift Unboxing
Wileyfox is a new name on the block and they are here to impress. The Swift delivers outstanding specifications at an incredible market beating price. 4G LTE connectivity, stunning picture quality from the 13MP rear camera and a quad core Snapdragon™ 410 processor brings this phone to the forefront of affordable smartphone technology.
Featuring:
- Cyanogen OS 12.1 (based on Lollipop 5.1.1.)
- 13MP primary camera,
- 5MP front camera,
- a Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 8916,
- 16GB ROM +
- 2GB RAM,
- Expandable memory up to 32GB,
- Dual SIM functionality,
- 4G LTE,
- 5″ HD Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3 IPS Display
Cyanogen OS is used in place of a typical flavour of Android to incease customization, privacy & security, and enhanced experiences.
Whats new on Netflix and Amazon Prime 28th Sept – 4 Oct?
Gareth takes a light-hearted look at what new TV shows, movies and documentaries debuted over the last week on both Netflix and Amazon Prime.
Olixar Qi-Tone Unboxing
Mobilefun have sent a Olixar Qi-Tone Alarm Clock Bluetooth Qi Charging Speaker with the dark wood finish.
Technical Specifications
- Dimensions: 250 x 90 x 75 mm
- Qi: Yes (WPC 1.1)
- Bluetooth: V2.1 + EDR
- Input: 5V, 1.5A
- Power: 5W
- Speaker Frequency: 60HZ – 20KHZ
- Speaker Driver: Stereo, 1.5inch, 4Ohm, 3W
Perhaps in the unboxing I come across as not terribly impressed by the Plixir clock, however over the last week of using it I have actually grown somewhat fond of the retro-esq time piece.
This is a device that requires very little attention yet subliminally you are using it a awful lot. I have never had a desire to know the temperature at any time, living in Northern Ireland we are either “baltic” or just warm enough to be a little uncomfortable. There is no inbetween. However, having it there I have begun to observe just when the temperature changes to Baltic from warm. That’s started to take my interest. I see it sitting at 21℃ and take note. I will look again when it is baltic and we see 19℃, 20℃ is indistinguishable from 21℃.
Then again there is the the large, friendly time placement, basic alarm function and uncomplicated, old fashioned interface. This is genuinely refreshing to just set things manually and not have to rely on sporadic bluetooth connections, fiddling with NFC or internet radio. I now realise I am just pointing niceties that clock radios have had for the last 40 years and it’s welcome here. A device not trying to be more than it needs to be.
The addition of Qi wireless charging is the modern age being injected in just the right amount. A practical use of Qi charging combined with the old. The charge rate does not matter and it’s entirely unobtrusive implementation. The same with Bluetooth, it just works and doesn’t try to be clever with it.
Speaker quality is perfectly acceptable for what this is. You are not going to be hosting parties with it, in saying that it might actually surprise you, yet it will easily handle calls and a little background music as you get ready for said party.
Two USBs on the back assist in the charging of peripherals without Qi, a smartwatch and tablet. You won’t have to dig down the back of the night stand for charge cables anymore. I was not able to playback an MP3 off a memory stick however that sort of method is probably long dead. Just to cover other bits and pieces that stream there is a 3.5mm AUX thrown in for the completest.
From afar the clock looks quite elegant however up close the finish does look like the vinyl wrap is stuck on, which it is and takes away from the over all appeal. I will also say that the price does seem a little steep at £100.00 and that is the a major downfall of the Qi-Tone.
If this is your thing then drop over to Mobilefun from more information
Pixel C is the real deal
There has been a lot of speculation about the Pixel C over the last day or so and now we know whats what. The Pixel C is to have a 10.2-inch, with a 308 PPI touch display. The under the hood is NVIDIA’s Tegra X1 processor with Maxwell GPU and will come with either 32 or 64 GB storage options. With 3GB of RAM onboard this is likely to be the fast tablet running Android. Yes, the Pixel C runs Android over ChromeOS, a staple of the Pixel name in the past. In keeping with the Pixel Chromebooks the C has a the lightbar.
Pixel C’s keyboard is a interesting feature. It attaches to the tablet magnetically, and connects via Bluetooth. The tablet has proximity sensors for the keyboard, it is aware of when it’s tucked away behind the device and when it is out and ready for use. The tablet will also inductively charge the keyboard when closed.
So what is with the OS switch under the Pixel name? Are Google bring ChromeOS to an end? Not likely, ChromeOS is a very big player in the education industry. Chromebooks have rolled out by the bucket load in schools all across the world. They are a success, you and your friends might not have one however there is a dedicated and loyal following. Like it or not, Cloud operating systems are the future and Google will not be letting go of their just yet.
My theory with the Pixel name is manufacturing. Google publicly announces partnerships for the manufacturing of its Nexus phones and tablets however Google has not disclosed its manufacturing sub-contractor for the Chromebook Pixel. Mirroring this with the Pixel C Google have been silent about the manufacturer. Had this been a collaboration with Asus or Huawei the tablet might have been a Nexus instead.
The Pixel C will be available in the coming months, and will cost $499 for the 32GB and $599 for 64GB, with the keyboard accessory costing $150.
The Nexus 5X vs the Nexus 6P
Now we have the Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P. The market just got a whole lot tastier, but which one is for you? Here we have a direct and to the point look at the two new phones from Google. If Wireless charging, Expandable storage or optical image stabilization are high on your list then need to be looking elsewhere. Google have unfortunately omitted these from the new line. So whats in then then?
| LG Nexus 5X | Huawei Nexus 6P | |
|---|---|---|
| Screen | 5.2-inch, 1920 x 1080, 424 ppi, Full HD | 5.7-inch, 2560 x 1440, 515 ppi, AMOLED |
| Processor | 1.8 GHz Hexa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 | 2.0 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 v2.1 |
| RAM | 2GB | 3GB |
| Storage options | 16GB 32GB | 32GB 64GB 128GB |
| Camera | 12.3MP Rear, 5MP front | 12.3MP Rear, 8MP front |
| Networks | CDMA: BC0/1/10 GSM/EDGE: 850/900/1800/1900 LTE CA DL: B2-B2, B2-B4, B2-B5, B2-B12, B2-B13, B2-B17, B2-B29, B4-B4, B4-B5, B4-B7, B4-B12, B4-B13, B4-B17, B4-B29, B41-B41 LTE (FDD): B1/2/3/4/5/7/12/13/17/20/25/26/29 LTE (TDD): B41 UMTS/WCDMA: B1/2/4/5/8 | CA DL: B2-B2, B2-B4, B2-B5, B2-B12, B2-B13, B2-B17, B2-B29, B4-B4, B4-B5, B4-B13, B4-B17, B4-B29, B41-B41 CDMA: BC0/1/10 GSM/EDGE: 850/900/1800/1900 LTE (FDD): B2/3/4/5/7/12/13/17/25/26/29/30 LTE (TDD): B41 UMTS/WCDMA: B1/2/4/5/8 |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 & 5 GHz) | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 & 5 GHz) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Connections | 3.5mm Headphone jack USB Type-C, NFC | 3.5mm Headphone jack USB Type-C, NFC |
| Battery | 2700mAh | 3450mAh |
| Length | 147 mm (5.79 inches) | 159.4 mm (6.28 inches) |
| Width | 72.6 mm (2.86 inches) | 77.8 mm (3.06 inches) |
| Depth | 7.9 mm (0.31 inches) | 7.3 mm (0.29 inches) |
| Weight | 136 g (4.80 oz) | 178 g (6.28 oz) |
| Available colours | Carbon, Ice, Quartz | Aluminium, Frost, Graphite |
| Anything else | Accelerometer Ambient ight Barometer Fingerprint Gyroscope Hall Proximity Digital compass GLONASS GPS | Accelerometer Ambient light Barometer Fingerprint Gyroscope Hall Proximity Digital Compass GLONASS GPS |
It’s true, neither device is perfect hopwever there is enough of a difference to make any Nexus fan sit and think which they will be wanting.
GoPro Hero+ the perfect entry-level action camera
GoPro has unveiled the Hero+, their new action camera that featuring Full HD video capture alongside Wi-Fi connectivity for £169.99, including free P&P this bring the Hero+ into budget camera territory and will no doubt become a market leader.
The Hero+ is shoots in 1080p at 60, 50, 30, 25 and 720p at 60 or 50 frames per second, as well as 8-megapixel photos and time lapse videos. GoPro now provide an app for playbale and monitoring the shots you are setting up. A Smart Remote over Bluetooth and Wi-Fi is also available for £64.99. The integrated housing, which is not an optional extra, allows the camera to be waterproof down to a depth of 40m.
The Hero+ doesn’t have 4K support, a touchscreen or dual mics like other models in the line but at a budget price, there certainly will be a depend for the camera to capture some of the users crazy antics at 60fps without breaking the bank.
The Hero+ will go on sale on GoPro’s site as well as retailers across the globe on October 4.
Whats new on Netflix and Amazon Prime?
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