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First Impressions: Huawei Ascend P8

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First Impressions: Huawei Ascend P8

Huawei’s Ascend P7 was the first major sign of intent from the Chinese manufacturer’s desire to battle with mobile’s heaviest of hitters. At a London event today, Huawei announced the P7’s successor, the Ascend P8. We’ve watched the launch coverage, so you don’t have to!

Ascend P8 Design

364100-1Learning from the shortcomings of the Ascend P7, the P8 incorporates the big buzzword in mobile right now – “uni-body”. First impressions suggest a premium aluminum body which should come close to matching the markets biggest flagships. Huawei Consumer CEO Richard Yu joked that the Ascend P8 has “no bump” poking fun at the lens housing of the Galaxy S6 and iPhone 6, which you may have seen in this video already.

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P8 Camera

Perhaps the largest portion of the launch was dedicated to the creativity stored within the devices 13MP camera. Huawei have pushed all out on innovation in this area with the world’s first RGBW sensor. With the innovative camera comes innovative software. We’re reluctant to believe that all the features packed into the new flagship will be widely used regularly, but instead are cool features that allow owners to show off their phone. Isn’t this what a flagship is all about?

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P8’s Target Market

It was a real Jekyll and Hyde launch in terms of target markets for the Ascend P8. The camera features suggest this is a handset for the young, creative and fun loving out there. Still, the presentation kept coming back to features such as conference calling and for regular travelers the benefits of dual sim and quick roaming connect.

P8 Max Announcement

P8 Max next to Galaxy S6 Edge - Image courtesy of PCPro.co.uk
P8 Max next to Galaxy S6 Edge – Image courtesy of PCPro.co.uk

Just before wrapping up, Huawei announced a second handset, the P8 Max. This thing is a 6.8 inch behemoth which dwarfs the 5.5 inch iPhone 6 Plus and the 5.7 inch Galaxy Note 4.  Furthermore this beast boasts a massive battery (4360 mAh for the speccy out there). This promises 10 hours of video streaming.

Pricing

To Huawei, nothing is sacred. Not even the ridiculous wait to find out pricing. The beans were spilled on this along with the launch markets. The Irish market will be included in the initial rollout. Huawei appear to have married quality and value, stating the entry level 16GB Ascend P8 will retail from €499.

The final verdict…

This promises to be Huawei’s most exciting handset to date. Combined with the impending Watch, Huawei are pulling out all the stops. For years, they’ve been threatening to sit at the mobile manufacturer top table. The Ascend P8 could very well be their ticket to that table. We’re holding off on a final verdict until we can get hands on  but things are looking positive.

There is still more to come on the P8 including a unique eInk case that pairs with the device. Be sure to Like, Follow and Subscribe to GOOS3D to keep up to date.

Watch Game of Thrones Season 5

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Watch Game of Thrones Season 5

Just hours ahead of the Game of Thrones Season 5 premiere in the US, the first four episodes have been leaked. It’s believed they have originated from DVDs given to journalists prior to the premiere.

Now you must ask yourself and important question. Should you watch these leaked episodes, or live under a rather large rock avoiding the impending spoiler minefield that lays ahead. What say you to spoilers?

Where can I watch Game of Thrones Season 5?

You’ve got a few options here, including torrent sites like the PirateBay. We’re going to cover the much easier one – Showbox.

What is Showbox

Showbox is an Android app, not available from the Google Play Store. You must sideload it (install it manually yourself – it’s easy). Showbox is very similar to Netflix, but has up to date movies and TV Shows, including the leaked season five episodes of Game of Thrones.

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How do I install Showbox?

Okay, so here’s the step by step on how to download and install Showbox.

  1. On your Android device, go to Settings and Security. Look for an option to “allow installation from unknown sources”.
  2. Visit www.coolvideoapp.com to download the Showbox apk file.
  3. Once downloaded, open the file and select install.
  4. Open up the app and rejoice in the amount of entertainment available to you

It’s really that simple. Once you’ve done those steps, you’ll be able to watch Game of Thrones, season five.

Can I download Showbox for laptop?

Yes and no. You can download a program for your PC called Bluestacks. This is an Android emulator, allowing you to run Android apps on your PC. You can then install Showbox this way.

The Flex-Card: An Alternative to Cloud Storage

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The Flex-Card: An Alternative to Cloud Storage

The Flex-Card has just launched on Indiegogo this week by the Power Company. This is the same company who developed the iPocket Drive for Apple products. We’ve had a look to see what the device offers.

Why do we need The Flex-Card?

Need might be a strong word, but the Flex-Card certainly makes life a little easier. Whether you’re using Windows, Android or Apple, the Flex-Card will be able to provide an alternative to cloud storage platform (listen up Jennifer Lawrence). So if you are a bit iffy about the cloud, read on!

What is The Flex-Card?

Flex Card ConnectionsThe Flex-Card is effectively a storage device with connections for all major devices, including Apple’s latest USB-c. If you’re impatient, there’s more good news. as it uses USB 3.0, the fastest on the market. The device itself comes in 8GB, 16GB, 32GB, 64GB, 128GB and 256GB models.

What can The Flex-Card do?

The Flex-Card StreamingThe big feature that jumped out at us here was the ability to stream to Apple mobile devices. So if for some reason you had movies in file format, acquired from somewhere, you can watch them from The Flex-Card directly to your iPhone or iPad.

Backup contacts

 

If you have both platforms, perhaps due to a work phone being Android, or maybe you’re changing from Apple to Windows, The Flex-Card allows you to back up on one platform and restore on another using their app. This is a great and simple way to get contacts backed up and transferred cross platform.

 

 

Do I need The Flex-Card

As we said, with tech, need is always a strong word. The Flex-Card does provide some really neat solutions and adds to your overall smartphone experience.

Where can I get The Flex-Card?

The Flex-Card is currently going through the early stages of its Indiegogo campaign, but is already 147% funded with loads of time left to go. By backing the campaign, you can get your hands on an early model due for delivery in October this year, starting from around €70 with shipping.

Marvin.ie & Apache Pizza – Happy Days

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Last month when we brought you news of Marvin.ie. Marvin.ie is the new online takeaway site is set to challenge JustEat from May. The new site is gathering further ammunition.

Earlier today, Marvin.ie Managing Director, James Galvin, announced that the new site would be launching with Apache Pizza on board. Robert Pendleton of Apache Pizza stated that it was a “business decision” signing up with Marvin, citing how difficult it is to ignore the growing popularity of online aggregators such as Marvin.ie

To have Apache Pizza’s 94 stores on board for launch is considered a coup by Marvin.ie, but it’s an early sign that Online Food Wars 2015 is lining up to be the best thing to happen to takeaways since the four in one.

Unless you’re on a diet. In that case, apologies.

Like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter for all the latest news of Online Food Wars 2015.

App of the Week: Snake ’97

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App of the Week: Snake ’97

Back in the day, your phone had two distinct functions. Texting your crush, and crushing your friends high score on Snake. Now you can relive your youth.

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No, we’re not saying your old crush is making a come back, but you can challenge your friends at Snake again. Snake ’97 is now available to download from the Google Play store for free and the App Store for 99c.

Screenshot_2015-04-09-21-32-03The app comes packed with all the best that Snake had to offer. You can play classic Snake that appeared on the Nokia 5110 or the ultra modern Snake 2 that appeared on the Nokia 3310. Let’s not forget Snake 2 came with bonus snacks and penetrable walls – ground breaking stuff.

Snake ’97 isn’t a new gaming app. The game has resurfaced largely due to this Reddit post.  The genius behind the app extends past simply being a game, to including multiple controllable Nokia handsets and the ability to share your Snake Top Score. You can finally earn the bragging rights of the playground you truly deserve.

Downloaded Snake ’97? Share your top scores on our Facebook page.

Hands on REview – HTC RE Camera

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Hands on REview – HTC RE Camera

If you are asthmatic and have a smartphone with a nice camera on board, you are unlikely to see the appeal of the HTC RE Camera. Nonetheless we’ve given it the GOOS3D hands on treatment, in our first ever video review.

Don’t get us wrong. We love the HTC RE Camera. It’s a fun, no nonsense camera, that’s great to take on a sun holiday or out in the snow. It has a reasonable battery life that delivers around an hour and a half of HD Video recording, and yes, the image quality is quite good. It was a genius move by HTC to ensure that the RE Camera was compatible with iPhone.

That price though.


€170 direct from HTC is just simply too steep. We love this camera. It ticks all the boxes, except value. If you can pick up the HTC RE Camera second hand or on special offer, it would absolutely be worth around €100. So keep an eye out!

Don’t forget to check out our brand new YouTube Channel.

Shep – The First Sheep Herding Drone

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We have one central philosophy here at Goos3D. That’s to make tech enjoyable and encourage people to adapt it. One Laois farmer is this philosophy’s new poster boy.

Paul Brennan, of Killeshin, County Laois, had to come up with a quick solution when Shep, his reliable sheepdog, injured his leg. Paul was quick to realise that sitting in the boot of his car (sure isn’t it always the way) was, what we now now as, Shep the drone.

With Shep the dog looking on nervously at potential redundancy, Paul controlled Shep the drone into position to maneuver his flock of sheep into position.

Paul himself was shocked at how his video went viral, but this story is more than a simple fluff piece to close out the news. By adopting technology and the drone, Paul was able to continue while Shep the dog recuperated. He also confirmed, Shep the dog will be taking over duty again once fully healed.

HTC One M8s – What is the difference?

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HTC One M8s – What is the difference?

No that’s not a typo, nor is it plural. HTC have just announced the incoming HTC One M8s. You might well be asking why or what does that “s” mean.

This week saw the launch of the HTC One M9. Many have concluded that while improvements were made, they were extremely subtle. This makes the launch of the HTC One M8s even stranger, as it’s remarkably similar to the M8.

The M8’s Mate

HTC-One-M8-cameraWhat’s different between the M8 and M8s. Well, it would seem that the Ultrapixel party is really coming to a close. The rear facing camera has been swapped out for a 13 MP camera, while the 5 MP front facing camera remains. It also maintains the duo lens for quality effects.

The processor has been tweaked and the battery improved slightly, but still you may be wondering what this almost identical phone brings to the market place. Well it’s really simple.

Why buy the HTC One M8s?

The tech world gets very caught up in stats and developments, often overlooking the end user – you. Do you need the very latest handset with all the bells and whistles, or would you prefer a revamped version of last years handset, with last years bells and whistles, while saving some money?

*penny drops*

HTC have realised that last year’ flagship handset is good for another year or two. They’ve also, correctly, worked out that not every Tom, Dick and Harry want the latest flagship handset. They want an operational phone.

The M8s brings all that quality to the market. In fact, it’s a market leader with great spec and a more affordable price for the average user than the top of the range One M9.

The HTC One M8s lands in Ireland next week on Vodafone in Gun Metal Grey initially. Follow us on Twitter or Like us on Facebook to catch a more detailed review of the HTC One M8s when it lands.

4 top tech April Fool’s Day pranks

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4 top tech April Fool’s Day pranks

While some might settle for changing the time on the clock to start a panic, tech companies around the world love going viral on April Fools’ day. These are a huge workplace hazard. Imagine the scene as you show off the Google Translate for Animals app as breaking technology.

Be on guard as we head into another day of enjoyable nonsense. Here are a few examples of past genius pranks for you to be on the look out for.

Google Translate for Animals

This goes back to 2009, but this April Fools’ Day prank is truly a classic. Google really put a lot of time into their “app” that finally allowed a lonely farmer to hear his donkey utter the words “I love you”. Awkwardness followed. An awkwardness no doubt shared by many who showed off this app thinking it was the bee’s knees.

HTC Gluuv

HTC-introduces-the-Gluuv-but-its-just-an-April-Fools-jokeYou can still visit the HTC Gluuv site and get a glimpse of the future.

With features like an 87.2 MP camera on the back of your hand for the “armie selfie”, it’s a wonder HTC never rolled out this Michael Jackson-esque glove. With the impending launch of the HTC One M9, we wonder what to expect this year. Maybe they’ll just wait again for what Samsung release.

Orbotix Selfie Cam

Only going back as far as last year for this one, maybe we shouldn’t laugh just yet.

Given the ever increasing popularity in both selfies and drones, this might be a little closer than we like! The tag line “always watching” certainly has a bit of a Terminator Skynet feel to it, but this is one April Fools’ Day prank that might be a little too close to reality!

Samsung Fly-Fi

This is an absolute GOOS3D April Fools’ Day tech prank favourite. Believe it or not, we do remember a few people mentioning this as ground-breaking technology.

The concept is of course completely sound and not off the wall at all. We attach tiny Samsung powered Modems to pigeons because those feckers are everywhere. Logical progression being, WiFi is then everywhere. This wins, if for nothing else, because of the Fly-Fi name.

So prep yourself for April First this year and be weary of big announcements. Let us know what your favourite prank has been over the years, or what the big ones this year are.

4 Top Tech TED Talks

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4 Top Tech TED Talks

If you haven’t watched TED Talks before, you really are missing out. TED Talks is a set of conferences based upon “ideas worth spreading”. TED has its foundations deeply rooted in the early tech stories that sprouted from the Silicon Valley boom. Since then, they have moved produced all sorts of recorded conferences, ranging from science to lifehacks.

Perhaps most inviting to the TED Talks series, is how every video will teach you something for completely free! Visit the TED Talks website, YouTube channel, Google Play Store or App Store.

Here’s our 4 top tech TED Talks.

Ayah Bdeir – littleBits

We first caught a glimpse of littleBits at Web Summit 2014. We were also lucky enough to catch Ayah Bdeir speaking at TED Talks on why this modular technology is so great.

10 Top Time Saving Tech Tips

Given the technology saturated world we live in, it’s become far to easy to assume everyone knows some of the basics. In this TED Talk, David Pogue shares 10 great time saving tech tips. Chances are even the tech savvy out there might learn a few things too!

Chris Anderson: Technology’s Long Tale

 On the flip side, if you’re really into technology this TED Talk is for you. Chris Anderson, former editor of Wired Magazine, discusses the four key stages of technologies. This is essential viewing for startups and tech bloggers/journalists alike.

Big Data – The Worst Parking Spot in New York

In this TED Talk Ben Wellington shows how government bodies and local councils sharing their information publically can lead to public empowerment. Now groups come together in their free time to process this publically available information to make changes. The video below finishes by showing how Ben ousted an regularly fined parking spot and had it changed.

After you’ve watched these, we strongly recommend getting over to the TED Talks site. You’ll find educational and hilarious videos on a wide variety of topics. Let us know what you think or if you find a personal favourite video.

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