Telltale’s The Walking Dead: The Final Season coming to PC

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Telltale’s The Walking Dead: The Final Season coming to PC

Skybound Games and Epic Games have partnered to bring TELLTALE’S THE WALKING DEAD: THE FINAL SEASON on PC exclusively to the Epic Games store for all future purchases. Fans who already bought the season on a different PC platform will still receive the final two episodes through their previous point of purchase.

“The team at Epic owns a major chapter in the history of the game industry. We’re excited to work together on their latest trans-formative event with the launch of the Epic Games Store. Epic stepped up to the plate immediately to work with us in order to bring the original team back together and ensure fans will receive the completed season of TELLTALE’S THE WALKING DEAD: THE FINAL SEASON,” said President of Interactive Dan Murray and Skybound Games CEO Ian Howe in a joint statement.

The third episode of TELLTALE’S THE WALKING DEAD: THE FINAL SEASON, “Broken Toys”, releases on 15th January 2019.

Review: Spider-Man PS4 DLC ‘Silver Lining’

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Review: Spider-Man PS4 DLC ‘Silver Lining’

The City that Never Sleeps has been quite a mixed bag for me after the main game is easily in my top three games of 2018. Split into three chapters but connected by the same story, the first two DLC’s featured rather short story missions starting with Black Cat manipulating Spidey into helping her whilst the second in Turf Wars focused on Detective Yuri Watanabe and her paying the price for seeking vengeance against Hammer Head. Now in Silver Lining the story comes to a close and gave me the opportunity to reflect on all things Spider-Man PS4.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4BJAbGZ9BY

I will say that this is probably the shortest of the three chapters to this expansion DLC story, but it brought everything in it and aspects to the main game story full circle which I really appreciated. Most of the action will come in the side activities but the conclusion to the main story has a returning Silver Sable back in New York and is quite frankly, really pissed off with our friendly neighbourhood Spider-Man. Why, well she is rather unhappy that in her absence Hammerhead was allowed to pretty much take all the SABLE tech he wanted under Spider-Man’s nose and she has returned to take it all back whilst delivering some justice of her own.

Now those who have played the main game will know that she already had a less then friendly relationship with Spidey from the main game, and this chapter opens with her pretty much just coming straight for Spider-Man in a nice opening fight which will test all the player’s reflexes as Spidey desperately tries to talk her down before she quite literally blows his Webbed head right off his shoulders. Right from the off this does feel like the concluding chapter and there is very little to the story outside of the goal to stop Hammerhead who by this point has fully committed to using SABLE’s Olympus Project to transform himself into an unstoppable cyborg, which may annoy some traditionalist Spider-Man fans.  All the setup has been done in the previous two chapters so this final part does not waste any time getting to the point of it all but does take the time to allow a return for some characters whilst Spider-Man and Silver Sable work towards the same common goal.

The side activities all take place across a larger region of the map then the previous chapters and again will have more crimes for Spider-Man to stop from Hammerhead’s gangs and will also see the return of Screwball and her challenges. Base battles come in the form of the Olympus Hideouts scattered round where Hammerhead has been stockpiling SABLE medical supplies which need recovering but for me the fun element came in the form of the Crime Scene Recordings where unsolved crimes have been mysteriously left for Spider-Man to find and investigate. It will take longer to complete the side stuff then to complete the main story and for this finale, I honestly did not mind. I completed the main story in just about 90 minutes, taking the time to only do a few of the side activities so again, this is rather short story wise but I wanted to save the side stuff to the end as that is the most fun to have with this DLC and well worth doing if you want to complete the full new set of DLC Spider-Man suits to wear.

Difficulty is turned up a notch as with previous ones and the frustration of having Spider-Man with all his abilities even without his web gadgets, having his butt handed to him by Silver Sable to kick things off did annoy me. The Hammerhead thugs are not only using the SABLE guns they had in Turf Wars, but now are using full SABLE Armour as well which makes them a real challenge even if like me, you have a fully maxed out Spider-Man and fully upgraded gadgets to use. I do understand why they made the DLC tougher than the main campaign and even ignoring the difficulty you chose to play on by being much tougher so that this end game level content is just that, an end game challenge making players use all the skills they have picked up through playing the main game and the DLC to be the best Spider-Man they can be, and this DLC expansion has put those skills to the test.

I also love the little side story elements such as Miles still continuing his training by Peter who is finally starting to understand why he was not just put into a costume and sent out to fight crime, the lesson of “with great power comes great responsibility” whilst never actually said to Miles, is shown to him in how Peter insists he does his school work before his Spider work such as learning physics and math in order to better understand web-slinging and his strength. This is all a follow up to what we saw in the main game and the pacing has been so sensible in having these three extra story chapters build to what will probably be in the sequel game, a playable Miles Morales Spider-Man. Now last week I had the pleasure of Seeing ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse; which you should definitely go make time to see if you have not already seen it, and it really did enhance my enjoyment and experience with this DLC and the main game as a whole. You can see how much detail, respect and love Insomniac games have put into this DLC and game and they are truly world building in every way with Spider-man, Peter and Mary Jane as well as Miles Morales and by doing it so carefully they can really turn this into an iconic gaming series such as the Arkham Series did for Batman.

Of course with the recent loss of Stan Lee, everything to do with Spider-Man is heightened for me as a MARVEL fan, and as this DLC comes to an end, I think back on my time with the main game giving me pause to think about how amazing it is to see Stan Lee’s legacy in the very safe hands of Insomniac Games, and you can feel their dedication and commitment for his creation in every thing they do, including  very heartfelt and beautiful tribute to Stan as the DLC reaches its end. As an entire expansion, the City that Never Sleeps gave me more of what I loved about the main game, being Spider-Man and fighting crime in New York, being its hero and friendly neighbourhood webhead. By splitting it up into three parts it helped give me a reason to return to the game each month after the game launched in September but it also suffered as a result of being cut up with shortness of main story and plenty of filler side activities but now completed with Silver Lining, it leaves me happy and thankful to have had more story to experience and more bad guys to beat up.

The City That Never Sleeps had some great moments to the story but also began to set the scene for what may come next with little easter-eggs planted for Peter and Mary Jane, the villains Spider-Man may come up against and a new hero in Miles Morales, a new Spider-Man that can also build on the success of Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse going forward which is a huge win for Sony PlayStation, Sony Pictures and MARVEL. If you have yet to pick up this expansion then please do so, you wont regret it and now can you can play all three chapters fluidly without a month’s wait in between it actually flows really well by expanded the world and stories told in the main game and as I said earlier, it all comes together in just a beautiful celebration of the legacy that Stan Lee left behind.

I just hope the wait for more Spider-Man stories by Insomniac games does not take too long to come, because this is the best Spider-Man gaming experience you can have right now and I am already excited to see what happens next!

Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes Season Pass Contents and more

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Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes Season Pass Contents and more

Grasshopper Manufacture Inc. has today announced the contents of the Season Pass and the voice cast lineup for the upcoming Nintendo Switch exclusive title, Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes.

Season Pass contents!

Additional Content Vol. 1 – Black Dandelion (Scheduled release: 2/28/2019; Price TBD)

・New playable character: Shinobu Jacobs

・Shinobu-exclusive skills: Gekkōken-Ran, Isamiashi-Shinobu

・Badman Ver. ADV Part: 6 variations in total

Additional Content Vol. 2 – Bubblegum Fatale (Scheduled release: 4/30/2019; Price TBD)

・New playable character: Bad Girl

・Bad Girl-exclusive skills: Cleanup, Prospect

・Additional stage: “Killer Marathon” + 1 new boss skill

・Travis Ver. ADV Part: 1 new additional episode

Season Pass (incl. DLC #1 + #2)

Scheduled release: 1/18/2019; Price: $9.99/￡8.99/€9.99

■ Introducing the TSA Voice Cast!

Travis Touchdown: Robin Atkin Downes

Previous works: No More Heroes 1 & 2

Gears of War series

Fallout series, etc.

Badman: Steve Blum

Previous works: killer7

God of War

Call of Duty: Black Ops III

Final Fantasy XV, etc.

Shinobu Jacobs: Kimberly Brooks

Previous works: No More Heroes 1 & 2

Halo series

Mass Effect series, etc.

 

Bad Girl: Kathryn Fiore

Previous works: No More Heroes 1

Spider-Man 2, etc.

Brian Buster Jr. (Stage Boss): Greg Ellis

Three partners with Internet Matters to Keep Children Safe Online

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Three partners with Internet Matters to Keep Children Safe Online

Three has today announced its partnership with the pioneering online safety organisation, Internet Matters, committing its support to guide to both parents and children safely through the digital world.

The risk to child wellbeing online is evolving rapidly with almost 1 in 5 parents admitting their child has received cruel comments online. The new partnership seeks to direct teenagers and parents alike, to a wealth of combined knowledge that is trustworthy, easily accessible and helps anyone that is regularly online, feel up to date and well informed.

 

As pioneers of mobile data and more recently the “Phones are Good” debate, Three is committed to making a positive impact when it comes to internet and mobile protection for the younger generation. Three wants to help unlock all the benefits and fun of mobile devices through better understanding of some of the more negative aspects.

To deliver this education programme, Three and Internet Matters will work collaboratively to create meaningful resources that address online safety concerns. Rather than discourage internet and mobile use, the resources will show that when used safely the online world can be a limitless resource of fun, education and empowerment.

As well as combining both institutions’ expertise, Three, the best network for data, will also look to bring new insight from Internet Matters into its already successful Discovery programme – an in-store initiative which offers free training and workshops on digital and mobile technology to all individuals, communities and businesses, regardless of age of network.

The first year of the partnership will see the duo kick-start their plans and develop wider campaigns that will equip parents and teenagers with the knowledge and tools to help everyone enjoy the internet as safely as possible.

Dave Dyson, CEO at Three UK, said: “As a mobile operator we have a huge part to play in supporting parents and children to keep safe online. We felt it was important for us to become part of a trusted organisation such as Internet Matters, where we can share knowledge and collaborate with other members to ensure advice is easily accessible for the customer.

“We want everyone to enjoy the many benefits of mobile devices which far outweighs the negative aspects and we recognise there is a dark side. We believe that this partnership will enable us to create some meaningful resources and ways to help customers understand how to protect themselves and their children helping to build a safer mobile future for all.”

Carolyn Bunting, CEO of Internet Matters said: “At Internet Matters, we hear first hand from parents who want to know how they can help their children stay safe on mobile devices.

“We are delighted to be working with Three as we share the same belief that technology can have a hugely positive impact on young people when it is used both smartly and safely. We believe our partnership will allow us to empower parents to protect their children from any digital harms and reap the many benefits of the online world.”

A Closer Look at the Play-Doh Buzz n Cut from Hasbro

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A Closer Look at the Play-Doh Buzz n Cut from Hasbro

With Christmas just around the corner, here is a closer look at the Play-Doh Buzz n Cut.

How will the kids “shave” away a boring day? Answer: let their imaginations ‘grow’ wild with the Play-Doh Buzz ‘n Cut barbershop toy! Going to the hair salon has never been more fun and colourful thanks to this hair-growing salon chair with awesome accessories including an electric buzzer that makes real buzzing sounds.

Come on over to the Buzz ‘n Cut barbershop for a hilarious haircut and a silly shave! This salon chair comes with 2 customers who both need a new ‘do, and it’s up to your little stylist to come up with the most creative look ever. To start, just add Play-Doh compound from the 5 included cans – mix colours together for a fun twist! Next, sit your customer in the chair, then turn the crank to grow crazy hair. One of the customers can even grow a bristly beard!

Were you wondering why we call it the Buzz ‘n Cut toy? Well now you know! This battery-powered toy buzzer doesn’t have any buttons to press – instead, it activates realistic buzzing sounds whenever it comes into contact with Play-Doh compound. Pretty neat, right? Just touch the end of the buzzer to your customer’s hairstyle, and take a little (or a lot) off the top! Remember that you’ll need to supply your own 2 AAA batteries to get the sound effects. The kid-friendly plastic scissors and razor tool make kids feel even more like they’re in their very own barber shop!

There’s no such thing as a bad haircut at this salon! This barber toy inspires kids to take charge and shape their imaginations with delightfully squishy, hands-on Play-Doh fun. When it’s time to change your customer’s style, use the brush to get out the little Play-Doh bits that get stuck in the figures’ heads.

The Play-Doh Buzz n Cut from Hasbro is a lot of fun to play with. It’s the latest in a long line ranging back to the Play-Doh Mop Top Hair Shop (now that was a long time ago and now I can’t get the advert song out of my head).

Everything you need is included in the box, just make sure you wash everything when you have finished.

With Christmas just around the corner this would make a great gift and should keep your little ones quiet for hours.

Just don’t forget the batteries for the shaver!

For ages 3 and up.

The Play-Doh Buzz n Cut is available now priced around £20.

Vodafone UK starts Christmas Sales Early and save big

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Vodafone UK starts Christmas Sales Early and save big

Vodafone is offering huge savings on a range of Pay monthly and Pay as you go smartphones or tablets, accessories, home broadband and SIM only deals.

From Thursday 20th December 2018 to Monday 4th February 2019 these incredible deals can be found both online and in-store.

Home Broadband
Superfast 1 (35 Mbps average speed) – NOW £20 per month (no upfront router fee) for Pay Monthly Mobile customers
(no delivery fee, £60 new line fee may apply)

Specs:
• The best value for money broadband in the UK is now even cheaper
• Free line rental on your home phone line
• Ultra-smart Vodafone Broadband app for your mobile or tablet
• The only broadband supplier to offer an Ultimate Broadband Guarantee
Pay monthly deals

Huawei P20 Pro – SAVE £116

WAS: £46 PAYM (£29 upfront cost) – including unlimited minutes unlimited texts and 16GB of data
NOW: £42 PAYM (£9 upfront cost) – including unlimited minutes, unlimited texts and 16GB of data

Specs:
• The world’s first Leica Triple Camera with AI
• Super night mode – for exceptional images in the dark
• 6.1” OLED HUAWEI FullView display

iPhone X 64GB – SAVE £216
WAS: £54 PAYM (£149 upfront cost) – including unlimited minutes, unlimited texts and 26GB of data

NOW: £50 PAYM (£29 upfront cost) – including unlimited
minutes, unlimited texts and 26GB of data
Specs:
• An all-screen design with 5.8-inch Super Retina display
• 12MP dual cameras – for great photos in low light
• Face ID – lets you unlock and use Apple Pay with just a glance

Samsung Galaxy Note9 – SAVE £192

WAS: £64 PAYM (£29 upfront cost) – including unlimited minutes unlimited texts and 100GB of data
NOW: £56 PAYM (£29 upfront cost) – including unlimited minutes, unlimited texts and 100GB of data

Specs:
• S Pen lets you control your phone from up to 30 feet away
• 128GB of storage and 6GB of RAM
• 6.4” Super-AMOLED display

Pay as you go deals

Nokia 1 – SAVE £25

WAS: £55
NOW: £30

(When bought with a minimum £10 top up or Big Value Bundle)

Specs:
• 5MP rear camera with LED flash and 2MP front camera
• 4G connectivity and expandable storage up to 128GB
• 2,150mAh battery to see you through the day

IMO Q3 Plus – SAVE £15

WAS: £59
NOW: £44

(When bought with a minimum £10 top up or Big Value Bundle)

Specs:
• 5MP front and rear camera
• 5” 18:9 edge-to-edge screen
• 4G connectivity and 2,000mAh battery

SIM only deals

10GB – SAVE £24

WAS: £22 – including unlimited minutes & texts
NOW: £20 + 12months content – including unlimited minutes, unlimited texts

25GB – SAVE £24

WAS: £27 – including unlimited minutes & texts
NOW: £25 + 12months content – including unlimited minutes, unlimited texts

50GB – SAVE £12

WAS: £31 – including unlimited minutes & texts
NOW: £30 + 12months content – including unlimited minutes, unlimited texts

Tablet deals

iPad (2018) 32GB – SAVE £120

WAS: £26 PAYM (£20 upfront cost) – includes 5GB of data
NOW: £21 PAYM (£20 upfront cost) – includes 5GB of data

Specs:
• 9.7” HD screen
• Up to 10 hours of battery when surfing the web on Wi-Fi (or 9 hours when using data)
• 8MP camera with 1080p HD video

Accessories

ZENS Dual Fast Wireless Charger – SAVE £40

WAS: £80
NOW: £40

Specs:
• Charge two Apple and Android compatible devices simultaneously
• Anti-slip feature so your phone can sit safely while charging
• Automatically shuts down once your device is fully charged

Urbanista Berlin Wireless Headphones – SAVE £16

WAS: £40
NOW: £24

Specs:
• 4.5 hours listening time
• Soft silicone earbuds for a snug and comfortable fit
• Bluetooth connection and a built-in microphone allows for full control without using your device
• Available in black or white

XQISIT Starter Pack for the Samsung Galaxy S9
SAVE £15

WAS: £25
NOW: £10

Specs:
• Tempered-glass screen protector
• Clear, hard case
• USB to USB-C cable

XQISIT Starter Pack for the Huawei P20

SAVE £10

WAS: £25
NOW: £15

Specs:
• Tempered-glass screen protector
• Clear, hard case
• USB to USB-C cable

XQISIT Starter Pack for the iPhone X

SAVE £15

WAS: £25
NOW: £10

Specs:
• Tempered-glass screen protector
• Clear, hard case
• USB to USB-C cable

Vodafone launches New Customer Hub on Oxford Street

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Vodafone launches New Customer Hub on Oxford Street

Vodafone UK has opened a new three storey store on Oxford Street in London. The store goes beyond the traditional retail environment and offers everything from experiential zones and hospitality to work spaces for business customers and ‘click and collect’ zones – ensuring customers a quick service even during busy periods.

Nick Jeffery (CEO of Vodafone UK), Anne Sheehan (UK Enterprise Director), Kate Wright (Head of Consumer Services & Innovation), Jon Shaw (Head of Consumer Sales) at the Oxford Street store opening this morning.

The new revamped store includes:

Repairhub – a space in-store to meet our ‘Tech Experts’ who are able to fix your phone. They’re able to assist with everything from screen repairs and battery replacements to software updates. The new store offers same day repairs, which can be fixed within the hour. Customers will even receive a free phone loan whilst they wait. This service is available to both Vodafone customers and people on other networks. All Repairhub fixes come with a 12-month warranty.

Workhub – the new store offers business and enterprise customers an area to use for meetings or a flexible working space. Business customers can benefit from free Wi-Fi, as well as coffee and a quiet space to work in London.

Techteam – a team of specialists will be on hand to provide support to customers who need help and advice. You can also book a tutorial with one of the in-store team to learn things you never knew about your device. Prices start from £20 for 35 minutes.

VOXI – VOXI by Vodafone, the UK’s first mobile offering dedicated to customers aged 29 and under has its own youth area where customers can enjoy ‘Endless Social Media’, and put their thumbs to the test with interactive games.

IoT – our connected living space helps demonstrate how customers can bring the ‘Internet of Things’ into their everyday lives. Including live demos of our V-Home smart security system and other smart home products such as the Google Home and Philips Hue lightbulbs. The new store also showcases V by Vodafone products – including the V-Pet, V-Bag and V-Camera.

Product Experience Zones – with all of the latest flagship devices on display, this area gives manufacturers the opportunity to showcase new launches in a truly unique way. Bringing to life everything from top-of-the-range cameras and HD displays to the latest accessories.

Howtohub – a space specifically for group booking or events, including seminars/talks on mobile safety and security.

Xbox Most Anticipated Games of 2019

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Xbox Most Anticipated Games of 2019

2019 is shaping up to be a great year for gamers on Xbox One and Windows 10 PC!, here is a quick look at some of the amazing games coming to Xbox, with all Microsoft Studios titles including “Crackdown 3,” “Ori and the Will of the Wisps” and “Gears 5” launching in Xbox Game Pass the same date as their global release.

“CRACKDOWN 3” (MICROSOFT STUDIOS): Time to step up your boom and stop crime as a super-powered Agent in “Crackdown 3’s” sandbox of cooperative mayhem and destruction, plus an all-new multiplayer mode where destruction is your ultimate weapon. “Crackdown 3” is available at launch on February 15th with Xbox Game Pass and globally on Xbox One and Windows 10.

“GEARS 5” (MICROSOFT STUDIOS). As Kait, journey across the biggest, most beautiful Gears world ever created. Play solo or with a friend in local split-screen co-op, or online co-op and experience every mode in 4K Ultra HD resolution with stunning HDR at a smooth 60 frames per second. “Gears 5” is coming to Xbox One and Windows 10 in 2019 and will be available day and date to Xbox Game Pass members.

“GEARS POP!” (MICROSOFT STUDIOS): “Gears Pop!” is a new Arena Brawler mobile game that brings together iconic Gears characters in the distinctive Funko Pop! style. The game is being developed in partnership with Funko and inspired by the “Gears of War” vinyl collectable figures. It’s the perfect slice of mobile mayhem, available on iOS and Android in 2019.

“MINECRAFT: DUNGEONS” (MICROSOFT STUDIOS). “Minecraft: Dungeons” is an action adventure game in the classic dungeon crawler style, where up to four players can fight together to defeat a relentless swarm of new mobs in a quest to save the villagers and take down the evil Arch-Illager. As an all-new passion project for PC from a small, dedicated team at Mojang, “Minecraft: Dungeons” will be the first new title in the Minecraft universe when it releases in 2019.

“ORI AND THE WILL OF THE WISPS” (MICROSOFT STUDIOS): From the creators of “Ori and the Blind Forest,” winner of over 50 awards and nominations, comes the highly anticipated sequel, “Ori and the Will of the Wisps.” Embark on an adventure with all-new combat and customization options while exploring a vast and exotic world, encountering larger-than-life enemies and challenging puzzles on your path to unravel Ori’s true destiny. “Ori and the Will of the Wisps” will be launching exclusively on Xbox One and Windows 10 PCs in 2019 and will be available day and date to Xbox Game Pass members.

“SEA OF THIEVES” (MICROSOFT STUDIOS). “Sea of Thieves” is changing in a big way with its fifth free content update since launch, ‘The Arena.’ Releasing in early 2019, ‘The Arena’ is an all-new competitive game mode that allows players to test their pirating skills in fast-paced matches against rival crews. Each match is a fun, frenetic and action-packed race to find treasure that brings together all the most exciting elements of “Sea of Thieves” – on demand. “Sea of Thieves” is available with Xbox Game Pass and globally on Xbox One and Windows 10 as an Xbox Play Anywhere title.

“THE ARTFUL ESCAPE OF FRANCIS VENDETTI” (ANNAPURNA INTERACTIVE). “The Artful Escape of Francis Vendetti” is a video game about great expectations, famous folk singers, lingering shadows, space Gods, hallucinogens, individuality, reptile shops, and wild imaginations. It’s an action, adventure, exploration, narrative-driven, musical-laser-light-battle kind of game and is the debut release from BEETHOVEN & DINOSAUR.

“TUNIC” (FINJI). “Tunic” is an isometric action adventure about a tiny fox in a big world. Embark on an adventuresome quest about set in that place just beyond the farthest you’ve ever been! Explore ancient ruins, fight monsters and uncover mysterious secrets. The world is big and scary — so be brave, little one!

UK first 4G enabled drone delivers Christmas goodies to deserving volunteers

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UK first 4G enabled drone delivers Christmas goodies to deserving volunteers

Vodafone has completed the first ever UK drone delivery over a 4G mobile network.  Drones are traditionally flown using a radio link, with the drone in sight of the operator.  However, controlling drones using the 4G network means they can be monitored in real time, reducing the need for drones to be flown in line of sight.  Vodafone was able to complete the delivery due to the strength of its 4G network, which covers 99% of the UK population.

The drone is the first of its kind to be built and flown in the UK and harnesses the power of Vodafone’s network via a portable 4G router.  In the future, drone delivery over a mobile network could be used to drop vital supplies into hard to reach places.   The low latency of 5G will also open up new opportunities for using drones in more densely populated areas.  5G technology will make the drones more responsive, which is essential for avoiding buildings and other obstructions in built-up areas. 

The specially adapted drone was made to look like a twinkling Santa sleigh and carried festive treats.    It brought Christmas cheer to Portland Bill Coastwatch, which sits on one of the most southerly points of the UK and operates 365 days a year.  It is manned by 75 volunteers, known as Watch Keepers, who are the eyes and the ears of the coast.    The Watch Keepers complete over 9,500 hours of service each year and work closely with the emergency services to help save lives. Entirely exposed to the UK coast, the site can be hard to reach in winter months.  However, using Vodafone’s best ever 4G network, a delivery of much-needed mince pies, chocolate and gingerbread men was delivered to the hardworking volunteers.

Scott Petty, Chief Technology Officer, Vodafone UK said: “Technology plays an increasingly important role in connecting people over Christmas.  Flying a drone over 4G for the first time gives us a glimpse of what Christmas deliveries of the future might look like.  We have been   working hard to build a network that now covers 99% of the UK population, and I’m really pleased we’ve been able to use it to support our rural communities this festive season.”

VOXI Partners with YouTube Phenomenon Chicken Shop date for the Hot Sauce Tour

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VOXI Partners with YouTube Phenomenon Chicken Shop date for the Hot Sauce Tour
  • VOXI, the UK’s first mobile offering dedicated to customers aged 29 and under, has collaborated with Amelia Dimoldenberg and her hit YouTube phenomenon Chicken Shop Date.VOXI, the UK’s first mobile offering dedicated to customers aged 29 and under, has collaborated with Amelia Dimoldenberg and her hit YouTube phenomenon Chicken Shop Date. VOXI and Amelia will take the show on the road for the first time with The Hot Sauce Tour, a unique YouTube series supported by three live music gigs across the UK.

The Hot Sauce Tour follows Chicken Shop Date CEO Amelia on a journey across the country as she uses VOXI’s Endless Social Media to finally find love, whilst recruiting some of the UKs hottest artists for a series of special high-octane gigs. The tour will see events take place in London, Manchester and Birmingham in early 2019, showcasing the incredible music talent the UK has to offer. It will also include some unexpected surprise cameos along the way.

VOXI gives customers who want unlimited data for social media and the latest smartphones the freedom to buy a phone without being tied into a long mobile contract. Customers also have unlimited calls and texts along with free roaming in 48 European destinations at no extra cost. VOXI SIM only plans work on a flexible monthly subscription with no contract; you’re free to change, pause or cancel your plan whenever you like.

Chicken Shop Date, which has now amassed over 150,000 subscribers and 18 million views, awkwardly combines romance, grime and rap artists and fried chicken. The series, which has become a cultural sensation attracting an avid youth audience, sees Amelia in the hot seat with a range of dates from across the music scene, from Kurupt FM and AJ Tracey to Ghetts and Maya Jama, all in a chicken shop.

Watch out for more information on special cameos and find out more about The Hot Sauce Tour, including performing artists, on VOXI’s social media channels in the coming weeks. For further details please visit www.voxi.co.uk.

Two Minute Review: Wireless Phone Charger from The Present Finder

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Two Minute Review: Wireless Phone Charger from The Present Finder

With Christmas just around the corner, here is a two minute review of the Wireless Phone Charger from The Present Finder.

This is the latest hi tech super cool charging gadget for this Christmas! Just place your smartphone on the inductive charging pad and it will charge charge charge! No wires and no plugs needed for your phone. Easy peasy.

With an anti slip design and the ability to charge through most non metallic phone cases, you will wonder how you ever managed without this gadget. The LED will glow blue when charging and glow red when charging is complete or on standby. An extra long 1.5 m cable is included. Output is 5 Watt.

Compatible with Apple iPhone 8, 8 Plus, X. Samsung Galaxy:  S9, S9+, Note 8, S8, S8+, S7, S7 Edge, Note 5, S6, S6 Edge. LG: V30, G6, G4, G3. Microsoft Lumia: 1520, 1020, 930, 929, 928, 920.  Google Nexus: 4, 5, 6, 7 (2013).

Qi is a wireless charging technology used to power electronic devices. Did you know that Qi is pronounced “chee” and is taken from the Chinese word for “natural energy”.

What’s in the box?

The box contains the charger, a USB cable and instructions.

A Closer Look

Using the Charger

Final Thoughts

If you have a phone with wireless charging capabilities, like an iPhone X then not having to plug a cable in every single time you want to charge it, especially at night, is a really good thing.

The Wireless Phone Charger from The Present Finder is fairly small and lightweight, you just have to plug in the base to the supplied cable and then connect the cable to either a USB plug (which isn’t supplied) or to a computer with a USB port. Then you just place your phone on the charging pad and wait for it to charge. That’s it, literally!

There are two glowing LEDs on the device – Blue to show its charging and Red to show it’s in standby.

If you are looking for an inexpensive present this Christmas for someone with a wireless charging capable phone, or maybe you want to treat yourself, then look no further than Wireless Phone Charger from The Present Finder, it does exactly what it says on the tin!

The Wireless Phone Charger from The Present Finder is available now priced £14.99.

You can learn more and order one from the Present Finder website.

Two Minute Review : Tough:Kit for Nintendo Switch from Snakebyte

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Two Minute Review : Tough:Kit for Nintendo Switch from Snakebyte

Here is our two minute review of the Tough:Kit for Nintendo Switch from Snakebyte.

Do you take your Nintendo switch everywhere you go? Then the Tough Kit is something you definitely need. Included is a Tough Case made with a rugged and stylish design that can withstand even the toughest abuse and a Game Case that can store and protect up to 4 games cartridges anywhere you go. Also included, is a set of controller caps that enhances your grip and protects your joysticks from the normal wear and tear and a scratch resistant Screen Shield Pro made of tempered glass.

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 following:

  • Tough Case black
  • Game Case
  • Screen Shield Pro + black cleaning cloth
  • Control Caps (1x grey cap, 1x red cap)

Using the Tough:Kit

Final Thoughts

Everything you need to keep your prized Nintendo Switch safe and in one piece is included in the Tough:Kit from Snakebyte.

This includes a screen protector and cloth, caps for you thumbsticks, a case for four games and not forgetting the protective case itself.

The case is lightweight and it’s easy to fit your Switch into it. The screen protector is just as easy to fit and is scratch resistant.

There’s not really much else that needs saying – if you have a Switch and you want to keep it safe, then you really should consider the Tough:Kit – it’s a good investment!

The Tough:Kit for Nintendo Switch from Snakebyte is available now priced around £24.99 and is available in both black and strawberry pink.

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

Win M4U 8 Wireless Active Noice Cancelling HD Headphones

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Win M4U 8 Wireless Active Noice Cancelling HD Headphones

We just review the M4U 8 Wireless Active Noice Cancelling HD Headphones from PSB Speakers and we loved them. Now we are giving you the chance to win them!

Created to deliver the clear, natural sound of a live performance, PSB’s exclusive RoomFeel technology adds layers of lush realism to all your favourite recordings. Carefully developed to produce ‘Room Gain’ – the energy and clarity that a room adds when listening to high-quality loudspeakers. RoomFeel places the music seemingly around the listener, resulting in a truly stunning musical experience. Designed to go wherever you and your music go, RoomFeel brings the most accurate sound directly to your headphones.

How to enter to win

We have M4U 8 Wireless Active Noice Cancelling HD Headphones to give away.

For your chance to win simply enter below:

Win M4U 8 Wireless Active Noice Cancelling HD Headphones

The closing date is 11.59mm on 31st December 2018.

This contest is only open to those in the UK – sorry!

You can learn more from the PSB Speakers website.

Review: M4U 8 Wireless Active Noice Cancelling HD Headphones

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Review: M4U 8 Wireless Active Noice Cancelling HD Headphones

Here we take a look, and listen, to the M4U 8 Wireless Active Noice Cancelling HD Headphones from PSB Speakers.

Created to deliver the clear, natural sound of a live performance, PSB’s exclusive RoomFeel technology adds layers of lush realism to all your favourite recordings. Carefully developed to produce ‘Room Gain’ – the energy and clarity that a room adds when listening to high-quality loudspeakers. RoomFeel places the music seemingly around the listener, resulting in a truly stunning musical experience. Designed to go wherever you and your music go, RoomFeel brings the most accurate sound directly to your headphones.

The M4U 8 model allows you to listen to music wirelessly with Bluetooth aptX HD – the latest 24-bit high definition version of the most universal wireless technology – the high fidelity version of Bluetooth. There are also two different wired modes of operation; 3.5mm wired connection, or via USB from the computer, which recharges the batteries for wireless operation. Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) is remarkably sophisticated and effective, utilizing 4 microphones (others use only 2) which offer ‘Transparency Mode’ allowing you to momentarily listen to the outside world as well as the ability to answer your connected phone. There is also an Active Mode, and Passive Mode (without batteries). Listen all day and all night with up to 15 hours of run time in Bluetooth or Active modes. When you’re out of batteries, switch to Passive Mode without missing a beat.

Features

  • Wireless amplified, tri-mode, closed back design
  • Bluetooth HD wireless connection with aptX and NFC (automatic connection)
  • Active Noise Cancelling Mode with RoomFeel
  • Active Mode with RoomFeel
  • Passive Mode (batteries not required)
  • One tangle-free cord for wired connection
  • One tangle-free micro USB cable
  • 1/4” stereo and dual input flight adaptors
  • Unique dual input connections (left or right)
  • Runs on included rechargeable battery power
  • Gyro-suspended ear pads (extra set supplied)
  • Easy folding for travel and storage
  • Semi-hard travel case

A Closer Look

Final Thoughts

The M4U 8’s can be folded up and placed in the travel case that comes in the box giving them a great deal of protection – you’ve spent a lot of money on them so you will want to keep them protected.

The M4U 8’s are very comfortable to wear, even for long periods of time, such as a long journey on an aeroplane. They ear cups fully enclose your ears which not only makes it more comfortable but also reduces the outside sounds.

The active monitor function gives an instant reduction in audio so that you can hear what’s going on around you at the touch of a button, very useful and saves you having to remove the headphones.

The sound quality is amazing, no matter what you are listening to it sounds great! The RoomFeel function on the M4U 8’s really make a difference!

There are four separate mics on the headset that aids the Active Noise Cancelling, and they all do very good job to make your listening experience everything it can be.

There are jacks on either side of the headset – which is a very welcome feature – so that no matter which side you want, or need to connect your M4U 8’s to you can with no effort and maximum comfort. After all, you don’t want to have to sit on that aeroplane we mentioned and have to have the cable going across you!

Connecting the M4U 8’s to an audio source is simple, you can use the supplied cable, or connect via Bluetooth – it’s all very quick and easy!

The controls for the M4U 8’s are on the ear cups – so it’s just a case of reaching up and doing whatever you need to. It takes a little while to get used to the placement of the buttons but once you do it’s very easy to use.

The M4U 8’s even work very well when used with a phone to take phone calls!

In terms of battery life, the supplied rechargeable batteries last for around 15 hours, so even the longest flight should have you mostly covered! It takes around 3 hours to recharge them but they are also replaceable so you could always carry a spare set. The M4U 8’s work when the batteries are drained, but you won’t have the noice cancelling features. So, if you are going on a very long journey you might want to carry a spare set of batteries with you, just in case!

The M4U 8’s really are a fantastic set of headphones delivering amazing sound quality and comfort. If you are on the look out for a new set of headphones then look, and listen no further. Take the M4U 8’s out for a spin, you won’t be disappointed.

The M4U 8 Wireless Active Noice Cancelling HD Headphones from PSB Speakers are available now priced around £249, but as usual look around for the best deal.

You can learn more from the PSB Speakers website.

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