TVPlayer is now out Xbox One/Xbox One S

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TVPlayer is now out Xbox One/Xbox One S

TVPlayer is now official on both Xbox One and Xbox S, the service will be the first aggregated TV offering on Xbox. The platform will enable users to access the free package on Xbox, however, they can upgrade for just £5.99 a month (no contract!) to TVPlayer Plus and access a further 25+ premium channels including Discovery Channel, TLC, Eurosport 1 and History.

Xbox users, with an Xbox One or an Xbox One S, who wish to download TVPlayer simply go to the app store and download the app for free in order to start enjoying the content. TVPlayer is the first TV viewing app available to Xbox gamers in the UK with 100+ broadcast channels.

Since being founded in 2014, TVPlayer can boast over 1 million active users and over 3 million app downloads in the UK. The TV viewing platform is already available across a range of devices, including desktop, iOS, Android, Windows 10, Amazon Fire Stick, Apple TV and Samsung TV.

Rob Hodgkinson, Chief Operating Officer of TVPlayer, said: “We are pleased to announce that our fast-growing audience will now be able to enjoy our premium content on the Xbox. Games consoles, which generate over a third of all video views, represent a key pillar in our platform strategy. Xbox is the first games console to launch with TVPlayer and we anticipate further launches over the coming months.”

Newest Windows 10 Creators Update available now

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Newest Windows 10 Creators Update available now

With the release of the Windows 10 Creators Update now, with the new update on the gaming-specific features arriving:

  • Built-in game streaming and interactivity with Beam
  • Game performance improvements with Windows Game Mode
  • A unified destination, identifiable by the Xbox button, to customise your system settings for your Windows 10 gaming experience

Read more on all the new Windows 10 gaming features available through the Creators Update starting today are available on Xbox Wire here.

The LEGO Batman Movie arrives on Digital Download next month

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The LEGO Batman Movie arrives on Digital Download next month

“The LEGO Batman Movie,” arrives onto 4K Ultra HD, 3D, Blu-ray, DVD and VOD on 19th June and Digital Download – on 30th May. The film features Will Arnett who reprises his starring role from “The LEGO Movie,” as the voice of LEGO Batman, aka Bruce Wayne.   The film also features Zach Galifianakis (the “Hangover” films, “Muppets Most Wanted”) starring as The Joker; Michael Cera (TV’s “Arrested Development”) as the orphan Dick Grayson; Rosario Dawson (TV’s “Daredevil”) as Barbara Gordon; and Ralph Fiennes (the “Harry Potter” films) as Alfred.

In the irreverent spirit of fun that made “The LEGO Movie” a worldwide phenomenon, the self-described leading man of that ensemble—LEGO Batman—stars in his own big-screen adventure. But there are big changes brewing in Gotham City, and if he wants to save the city from The Joker’s hostile takeover, Batman may have to drop the lone vigilante thing, try to work with others and maybe, just maybe, learn to lighten up.

Gear System detailed in Injustice 2 “Your Battles Your Way” trailer

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Gear System detailed in Injustice 2 “Your Battles Your Way” trailer

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and DC Entertainment today released a new Injustice 2 trailer outlining the Gear System that brings a new level of depth to the game, allowing players to evolve their play style and achieve their goals. Gear will open up vast possibilities for personalisation by enabling combatants of all levels to build and power up the ultimate version of their favourite DC characters to fit their fighting style.

Developed by NetherRealm Studios, Injustice 2 features a massive roster of DC Super Heroes and Super-Villains and allows players to build and power up the ultimate version of their favourite DC characters.

The game will be available for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One in the UK on the 19th of May 2017.

Coming soon to Minecraft – The Minecraft Marketplace

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Coming soon to Minecraft – The Minecraft Marketplace

Today Microsoft has announced a new platform for Minecraft – the Minecraft Marketplace! Arriving with the 1.1 Discovery Update this Spring, Minecraft Marketplace is a new program that will give players on our Bedrock Engine platforms (mobile and Windows 10 PC) the opportunity to browse, download and play cool community creations from within the game itself. You can uncover all kinds of amazing new content in the Discovery Update.

The idea is to give mobile and Windows 10 players access to a growing catalogue of fun stuff, curated and supplied by us – the Minecraft team – safely and simply, while giving Minecraft creators another way to make a living from the game, allowing them to support themselves in the creation of future projects.

At launch, Minecraft will have a catalogue of amazing adventure maps, texture packs, mini games and more, created by well-known community creators like BlockWorks, Noxcrew and Qwertyuiop The Pie, among others. This is just the start will a few existing partners to get the program running, and Minecraft will be opening up submissions to anyone with a registered business later on down the line.

To make all of this happen, Microsoft is introducing Minecraft Coins, which players can buy using in-app purchases with real currency on their device. We know that Minecraft players often play Minecraft on multiple devices, so we are working toward making content players buy available on multiple devices as well, enabled by a free Xbox Live account.

The Minecraft Marketplace will release with the 1.1 Discovery Update for Bedrock Engine platforms this spring!

Wileyfox pushes out Nougat update to the Swift 2 family

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Wileyfox pushes out Nougat update to the Swift 2 family

Today Wileyfox has started to push out Nougat update from the now gone Cyanogen OS to the Swift 2 family to start with, all the rest of the lineup of smart phones will be update very soon, with Wileyfox Storm in May and finally the Spark handsets starting in June.

Here is the review of the Swift 2 and the Swift 2X what will Wileyfox release next….

Watch the first teaser trailer for Thor: Ragnarok

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Watch the first teaser trailer for Thor: Ragnarok

Watch the first teaser trailer for Thor: Ragnarok, Thor is imprisoned on the other side of the universe without his mighty hammer and finds himself in a race against time to get back to Asgard to stop Ragnarok—the destruction of his homeworld and the end of Asgardian civilization—at the hands of an all-powerful new threat, the ruthless Hela. But first he must survive a deadly gladiatorial contest that pits him against his former ally and fellow Avenger—the Incredible Hulk! “Thor: Ragnarok” thunders into UK Cinemas this October.

Virgin TV BAFTA TV Awards Announcement

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Virgin TV BAFTA TV Awards Announcement

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts has today announced the shortlist of nominated moments for this year’s Virgin TV’s Must-See Moment, the only award voted for by the British public at the upcoming Virgin TV British Academy Television Awards, taking place on Sunday 14th May at the Royal Festival Hall in London.

The nominated moments are:

  • Game of Thrones: Battle of the Bastards
  • The Late Late Show: Carpool Karaoke Michelle Obama
  • Line of Duty: Urgent Exit Required
  • Planet Earth II: Snakes vs Iguana Chase
  • Strictly Come Dancing: Ed Balls’ Gangnam Style
  • Who Do You Think You Are: Danny Dyer’s Origins

The Virgin TV’s Must-See Moment rewards the TV highlights that had the nation gripped last year: the dramatic scenes, the cliffhangers, the laugh-out-loud and the edge-of-your-seat action. A panel of leading media and entertainment journalists collated the shortlist, which this year champions everything from British drama and global entertainment showstoppers to nature documentaries and factual history programmes.

From Tuesday 11th April (08.00) until Wednesday 10th May (17.00) members of the public will have the opportunity to vote for the Virgin TV’s Must-See Moment at www.virginmedia.com/bafta. Early voters will also enter a prize draw to win tickets to attend the event.

For the first time TV fans can also vote through their television sets- Virgin TV customers can vote through the app on the TiVo platform. Voting via TiVo closes on Thursday 4th May at 23:59.

David Bouchier, Chief Digital Entertainment Officer at Virgin TV, said: “The Virgin TV Must-See Moment celebrates the role that TV has at the heart of British entertainment and culture.  Great television has the power to fire our emotions and get us talking and laughing. From snake chases and huge battle scenes, to seeing big names trying to sing and dance, there is something for everyone. With the nominations we are announcing today, the Great British public has a tough decision to make.  I can’t wait to see the final results.”

Amanda Berry OBE, Chief Executive of BAFTA, added: “With our title sponsor Virgin TV, we are thrilled to announce the shortlist for a new public-voted award this year – Virgin TV’s Must-See Moment. The shortlist demonstrates an incredible range of unforgettable TV moments from last year and I’m sure it will be tough to pick out a favourite.  I look forward to the winner being revealed on Sunday 14 May.”

The nominations for the Virgin TV British Academy Television Awards will be announced tomorrow live on Facebook (facebook.com/bafta)

Huawei P10 and P10 Plus lands on Vodafone

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Huawei P10 and P10 Plus lands on Vodafone

Vodafone has now released the new Huawei P10 the 5.1″ and the P10 Plus the 5.5″ smart phone on the site.

With the P10 on Vodafone has still got there new “Data Extravaganza” event on, so it’s a good time to upgrade you’ll get 24GB of data instead of the normal 6GB if you pay £42 per month for this (plus a £10 up-front cost). That’ll also bag you unlimited texts, unlimited minutes and 2GB of inclusive roaming data when you go abroad.

Also the P10 Plus on Vodafone has still got there new “Data Extravaganza” event on, so it’s a good time to upgrade you’ll get 24GB of data instead of the normal 6GB if you pay £47 per month for this (plus a £10 up-front cost). That’ll also bag you unlimited texts, unlimited minutes and 2GB of inclusive roaming data when you go abroad.

                               Huawei P10                                            Huawei P10 Plus
Size Height: 145.3 mm; Width: 69.3 mm; Depth: 6.98 mm Height: 153.5 mm; Width: 74.2 mm; Depth: 6.98 mm
Colours Ceramic White, Dazzling Blue, Dazzling Gold, Prestige Gold, Graphite Black, Mystic Silver, Rose Gold, Greenery (Colour availability varies by region) Ceramic White, Dazzling Blue, Dazzling Gold, Prestige Gold, Graphite Black, Mystic Silver, Rose Gold, Greenery (Colour availability varies by region)
Finishes High Gloss, Hyper Diamond-Cut, Sandblast High Gloss, Hyper Diamond-Cut, Sandblast
Display 5.1″ FHD, 2.5D glass, Corning Gorilla Glass 5 5.5″ WQHD, 2.5D glass, Corning Gorilla Glass 5
CPU Huawei Kirin 960 (64-bit), Octa-core (4 x 2.5 GHz A72+ 4 x 1.8 GHz A53) Huawei Kirin 960 (64-bit), Octa-core (4 x 2.5 GHz A72+ 4 x 1.8 GHz A53)
RAM 4GB 4GB, 6GB
Storage 64GB 64GB, 128GB
GPU Mali G71 Octa-Core Mali G71 Octa-Core
OS Android 7.0, EMUI 5.1 Android 7.0, EMUI 5.1
Camera Front: 8MP, F/1.9
Rear: Leica Dual-Camera 2.0, 20MP Monochrome & 12MP RGB, SUMMARIT-H F/2.2, OIS		 Front: 8MP AF, F/1.9
Rear: Leica Dual-Camera 2.0 Pro Edition, 20MP Monochrome & 12MP RGB, SUMMILUX-H F/1.8, OIS
Battery 3,200mAh, Huawei Super Charge 3,750mAh, Huawei Super Charge

Two Minute Review: Nintendo Switch Carry:Bag from Snakebyte

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Two Minute Review: Nintendo Switch Carry:Bag from Snakebyte

It’s time to do a two minute review of the Nintendo Switch Carry:Bag from Snakebyte.

Practical, compact and highly resistant, the Carry:Bag presents a smart, uniquely designed storage solution for your Switch tablet and Joy-Con controllers. The unique fold-over design is constructed from durable neoprene material, protecting the console and offering additional space for multiple game cartridges.

Who are Snakebyte?

Established in Germany 1997, the snakebyte group is a leading global provider of consumer electronics. The Company has offices in Germany, Shenzhen, the US and Hong Kong and develops and distributes a wide selection of products specializing in connected media devices, gaming, simulation, drones & RC products. In addition, the Company provides its services in the OEM/ODM sector, working with partners to realise their goals and stay ahead of the competition. The snakebyte group have high levels of expertise in hardware engineering and software development, experts at creating an ecosystem in which technology and media can co-exist and provide state-of-the-art experiences for the consumer.

What’s in the box?

The box contains the Carry Bag.

A Closer Look

Final Thoughts

If you have a Nintendo Switch then there is a very good chance that you are going to take it out of the house with you, and if you do you really want to protect it. That’s where the Carry:Bag from Snakebyte comes in.

It’s designed to protect your Switch, the controllers and even your cartridges – and it does it very well.

It’s made of a durable neoprene material which not only protects everything, it also looks good too!

So if you need to protect your Nintendo Switch you definitely need to get yourself one of these – and at this price what’s stopping you?

Available now, the Nintendo Switch Carry:Bag from Snakebyte is priced around £11.99.

For more information, please visit mysnakebyte.com and follow snakebyte on Facebook, and Twitter.

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