Rita Ora performs at intu Trafford Centre in partnership for the Huawei P20 lite

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Rita Ora performs at intu Trafford Centre in partnership for the Huawei P20 lite

Rita Ora performed an energetic set at the intu Trafford Centre yesterday (Sunday) in partnership with Huawei to celebrate this summer’s hottest phone the Huawei P20 lite.

Taking place at Manchester’s intu Trafford Centre, the exclusive gig, presented by Hits Radio presenter, Mike Toolan was performed in front of thousands of fans. Guests were treated to a selection of Rita Ora’s global chart toppers.

On the performance, Rita Ora said, “What a special moment! Manchester is a very special city for me and I loved having the opportunity to perform for free for the fans today. Thank you to Huawei for making this happen.’’

The Huawei P20 lite combines high-end design and performance advances with exceptional value. Featuring a Huawei FullView Display 2.0 along with a 16MP front camera and a 16MP+2MP dual lens rear camera, be the envy of all your mates with the Huawei P20 lite. With a dedicated selfie camera which uses light fusion technology to capture bright and clear pics in any condition as well as animated gifs, stickers and unique social media filters features for all your photos.

Brainwavz introduces its M2 IEM in-ear noise isolating earphones

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Brainwavz introduces its M2 IEM in-ear noise isolating earphones

Brainwavz, today announces the availability of its M2 IEM Noise-Isolating Earphones in the UK. The M2 IEM is the latest in the Brainwavz range of over 25 earphones and headphones and represents great value at £45.00 /$59.50 from www.brainwavzaudio.com.

Described as the “Bass King” by Digit website, the Brainwavz M2 provide a mature, detailed and refined sound whilst also giving a fun and exciting overall signature designed to sound good with any genre of music. Users can listen to pop, hip-hop or country music without sacrificing clarity and performance.

Brainwavz has focused on delivering great workmanship with the M2 earphones, ensuring an exceptional sound from the chosen audio source to the ear with a high quality twisted oxygen-free copper cable (OFC) which is both durable and lightweight. The earphones themselves are of a simple yet stylish design with a sturdy, metallic body and users can ensure a snug fit as the M2 comes with 6 sets of silicone ear tips in small, medium and large sizes and 1 set of Comply for added comfort and enjoyable listening.
Brainwavz confidence in the build quality and performance of the M2 is clearly shown as it will also be covered in a new premium warranty.

Should the M2 stop working for any reason (other than damages caused by a user) within the first 12 months after it was purchased, it will be replaced for a new unit.
Brainwavz continues to add to its following of loyal fans with its reputation for affordable audio products of great quality, value for money and superb after sales service. The M2 IEM isolating earphones with microphone & remote hope to increase this fan base further in the UK.

New SONY Ear Pads
Brainwavz is also launching what it believes are the best after-market ear pads around for SONY MDR-7506, MDR-V6 and MDR-CD900ST headphones.
The state-of-the-art replacement earpads are designed for comfort, using the best materials including superior grade memory foam with a choice of PU leather, sheepskin leather or perforated PU leather. The three fantastic new ear pads allow users to relax in comfort, safe in the knowledge that their headphones will fit comfortably on the ear ensuring they savour every note with clarity and comfort.

Exceptional craftsmanship and materials have gone into each set of Brainwavz headphone ear covers, making them extremely durable to be enjoyed for years, no matter what they are put through.
Compatible with: SONY MDR-7506, SONY MDR-V6, SONY MDR-CD900ST
May fit other on-ear headphones that match ear pad size specifications.
Sizes
Thickness: 20mm Height: 100mm Width: 75mm Inner Hole: 60mm x 32mm

Huawei Upgrades Devices’ Gaming Performance with GPU Turbo Update

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Huawei Upgrades Devices’ Gaming Performance with GPU Turbo Update

Huawei Consumer Business Group revealed the release schedule for GPU Turbo, a graphics processing technology built from the ground up, that will revamp the ability of smartphones to process graphics-intensive applications like games. Arriving as part of an EMUI update to a range of Huawei devices, GPU Turbo will allow users to enjoy much-improved gaming performances without having to upgrade their devices.

The industry is faced with a challenge whereby GPUs are unable to keep up with the demand of more graphically-intensive applications, such as gaming and VR. Huawei’s approach to re-architect how graphics are processed at the system level is a novel method, representing the company’s commitment to innovation and supporting its devices for an extended period of time post-launch. Huawei engineers took design cues from a car’s turbocharger, which uses a cylinder to feed extra air into the combustion engine to give a vehicle an extra boost of power at no additional fuel cost. The same concept was applied to GPU Turbo, which takes its namesake from the turbochargers of automobiles.

GPU Turbo is able to accelerate performance by optimizing system utilization of software and hardware resources. GPU Turbo will raise the bar for GPU performance across Huawei smartphones, beginning with the HUAWEI Mate 10 and P20 Series in August. With GPU Turbo installed, graphics processing efficiency is improved by up to 60 percent while overall SoC power consumption is saved by 30 percent. This is beneficial since graphically demanding operations typically consume battery quickly.

This update exemplifies how Huawei addresses customer pain points through innovation. The improvement will be felt widely when playing graphically intense games. GPU Turbo will initially support PUBG MOBILE and Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, two leading MOBA (multiplayer online battle arena) titles, each with millions of active users. Support for additional games will be announced at a later date.

”Graphics performance is becoming a keystone of mobile devices, powering a wide array of applications, in particular gaming,” said Ryan Lui, AVP, Software Marketing, Huawei Consumer Business Group. “Gaming on mobile devices is the platform seeing the most innovation, with users enjoying more sophisticated, beautiful and graphically-demanding games. GPU Turbo makes high-end gaming experiences possible while also unlocking the potential for other demanding applications possible such as energy efficient AR/VR for shopping, learning and fun.”

The unveiling of GPU Turbo comes at a critical juncture, especially as mobile gaming is on a sharp rise globally. In 2017, gaming spend on mobile devices was more than two times greater than on PCs and almost four times more than traditional game consoles, according to IDC. The mobile gaming segment represents US$46.1 billion worldwide, encompassing 42 percent of the total US$108.9 billion market for gaming revenues in 2017, reported Newzoo, a market intelligence organization for the gaming, mobile and eSports industries. The figure for mobile shows a 19 percent gain compared to the prior year.

Aside from mobile gaming, GPU Turbo will deliver an optimized EMUI experience for Huawei devices. The performance boost will also benefit nascent technologies such as AR and VR, opening up boundless opportunities including for virtual classroom, online shopping, telemedicine and more. For instance, through AR and VR, users can take a tour of a location through their smartphones, as though they were actually there in-person. The GPU Turbo gives the hardware a helping hand to ensure these graphically taxing applications run as smoothly as possible.

Huawei will be pushing out updates on a rolling basis, first launching in August with the HUAWEI Mate 10, HUAWEI Mate 10 Pro, PORSCHE DESIGN HUAWEI Mate 10, HUAWEI P20 Pro and HUAWEI P20 and PORSCHE DESIGN HUAWEI Mate RS.

GPU Turbo global release schedule:

Model Regions Release Date
HUAWEI Mate 10, Mate 10 Pro, Mate RS Europe, Russia, Asia Pacific, Middle East, Africa August 2018
HUAWEI P20 and P20 Pro Europe, Russia, Asia Pacific, Middle East, Africa August 2018
HUAWEI Mate 10 Lite All Markets September 2018
HUAWEI Nova 2i All Markets September 2018
HUAWEI P Smart All Markets September 2018
HUAWEI P20 Lite Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East, Africa September 2018
HUAWEI Y9 2018 All Markets September 2018
HUAWEI Mate 9 and Mate 9 Pro All Markets November 2018
HUAWEI P10 and P10 Plus All Markets November 2018

Fitness Fanatics… Epic transformations in film that will leave you wishing you trained a bit harder

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Fitness Fanatics… Epic transformations in film that will leave you wishing you trained a bit harder

From hours in the gym to look perfect for the part, to specific training to make sure the role looks realistic, actors often put their bodies to the test as they get into character. Some of the best physical transformations come as a result of hard work and training, rather than just make-up and special effects, as these amazing makeovers prove. 

To celebrate the release of Tomb Raider on DVD, Blu-ray, 3D and 4K on July 16, we’re taking a look at some of Hollywood’s most epic actor transformations on the big screen which includes Alicia Vikander’s incredible bulk up to become the iconic Lara Croft. 

Chris Pratt – Guardians of the Galaxy 

Reduced carbs and a diet that was mostly paleo contributed to Chris Pratt’s 60 lb weight loss in preparation for filming Guardians of the Galaxy. Chris Pratt stars as one of the titular Guardians forced to work together to stop a fanatical warrior from taking control of the universe. For the role, he had to put the work in to build muscle whilst also becoming leaner and fitter, which required incredible discipline. Concentrating on both bodybuilding and conditioning left him toned and ready to play Peter Quill. 

Jake Gylenhall – Southpaw

In Southpaw, Jake Gylenhall takes on the role of famed boxer, Billy Hope, who finds himself on a rampant path of destruction following the passing of his wife in an accident. Heartbroken, he fights to get his sports career back on track and get his daughter back from protective services. Beefing up to portray a world-champion boxer required Jake Gylenhall to train on another level and the results were outstanding. Intense training in the same way as a boxer is how he built his new physique, but the progress was also down to a new and guided mind set to get the results. 

Mila Kunis and Natalie Portman – Black Swan

Perfecting pirouettes and pointy toes wasn’t all Mila Kunis and Natalie Portman had to do in preparation for their roles as skilled ballerinas in Black Swan… They also had to lose weight to look the part. They faced a gruelling schedule, dancing eight hours a day  and their extreme transformations meant that while they became talented ballerinas, their weight also dropped to as low as 95 lbs. Sometimes the lengths an actor goes to for a role can be unhealthy but it’s not long before they’re back to their old selves not long after the film wraps. 

Tom Hardy – Bronson

In the crime drama, Bronson, our fave gritty Brit Tom Hardy plays the notorious prisoner and bare-knuckle boxer, who starts his story as Michael Peterson before merging into his alter-ego, Charles Bronson. Tom Hardy’s fitness journey to become the infamous convict began with a race against the clock. He put on 7lbs a week and a total of 2 and a half stone by upping his calorie intake. His work-out wasn’t as strict as some other strict regimes due to his need to bulk up to get the big, brawler look, rather than a leaner look. Training included push-ups, ab-workouts and random resistance exercises to build muscle and become Bronson. 

Alicia Vikander – Tomb Raider

Becoming the iconic Lara Croft was no easy challenge but Alicia Vikander made it look like a breeze with the help of superstar trainer, Magnus Lygdback. She went from petite former ballerina to ripped adventurer ready to take on the tomb and discover the truth. To become the legendary Lara Croft took dedication and she undertook a wide range of exercises to build full body strength and lean muscles, from classic weight lifting to strength training. Alicia trained five to seven days a week for nearly seven months to create her stellar figure and become the ultimate Tomb Raider.  

Tomb Raider is on DVD, Blu-ray, 3D Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD on July 16.

ID@Xbox Releases: Week of July 9 – 13 2018

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ID@Xbox Releases: Week of July 9 – 13 2018

Each week a number of new ID@Xbox titles are released. Here is the roundup of the releases for the week of July 29 – 13 2018.

The Culling 2

The Culling returns to take Battle Royale to the next level. Real-world weapon ballistics. A strategically brutal melee combat system. Perks to customize your play style. Fifty contestants will drop in and compete for glory, but only one will be crowned the winner. Do you have what it takes?

Bomber Crew

Prepare your crew for their most dangerous mission yet and go chocks away for a sky-bound expedition in this strategic survival sim, Bomber Crew.

20XX

20XX is a roguelike action platformer that you can play with a friend. Jump and shoot your way through ever-changing levels, collect awesome new powers, and battle mighty bosses in the name of saving the human race maybe!

Warhammer: Vermintide 2

Warhammer: Vermintide 2 is the sequel to the critically acclaimed Warhammer: End Times – Vermintide. Fight together with your friends against the forces of Chaos and Skaven in this epic 4-player co-op game set in the Warhammer Fantasy Battles world. Vermintide 2 expands the intense first-person combat with a brand new enemy faction, 15 new career paths, talent trees, new weapons, an improved loot system, and more.

Super Destronaut DX

Inspired by an arcade classic, Super Destronaut DX is retro space shooter that pits you against an enemy more dreaded than a UFO, a scoreboard.

Ghost 1.0

A mysterious agent, capable of becoming a digital ghost, sneaks aboard the Nakamura Space Station. This is where the fun begins: the station is well-protected with its heavy defenses, never-ending arsenal of weapons, and mysterious artifacts. It will all have to be destroyed.

Danger Zone 2

Danger Zone 2 takes the crash testing action out of the Test Area and onto real public roads. A high speed driving game featuring speed, traffic and crashes, Danger Zone 2 lets players loose onto the Freeways of the USA, the Motorways of the UK and the Autovias of Spain.

Using advanced real world physics and the power of Unreal Engine, Danger Zone 2 lets players ‘crash for cash’ and compete against each other to cause the most chaos on the road.

All-Star Fruit Racing

Go bananas for a jaw-dropping, lightning-fast kart racer for all ages and abilities! All-Star Fruit Racing propels players into vibrant worlds filled with incredible action: drift through looping bends, soar over monumental jumps and defy gravity itself around tubular tracks in an explosively colorful racer bursting with championships, modes and awe-inspiring sights!

Earthfall

When the world ends, your fight begins. Powered by Unreal 4, Earthfall is the latest four-player co-operative FPS inspired by greatest hits like Left 4 Dead and Payday. Fight the alien horde through 10 epic levels to take back the Earth!

Insane Robots

Fight to the DEATH in this unique card battler. Compete in intense one-on-one duels. Lead a riotous robot rebellion through randomly generated survival arenas. Overthrow a malevolent robot despot in the epic 15+ hour single-player campaign. Insane Robots is card battling… HACKED!

The Spectrum Retreat

Check-in to The Spectrum Retreat for a stay you won’t forget. Manipulate your way to the truth in this captivating narrative-driven puzzler.

Gekido Kintaro’s Revenge

A year has passed since the epic battle that decided the fate of mankind and claimed the life of the beloved Angela. Dark omens once again tell of the return of an evil presence. Ushi is the last remaining master of the ancient art of Shin-Ken, and he calls upon Tetsuo, his disciple and adopted son, to investigate some strange happenings in a faraway farming village outside the city.

See you next week for another round-up of the new ID@Xbox releases.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Multiplayer and Blackout BETA dates

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Multiplayer and Blackout BETA dates

Activision and Treyarch today announced details for the two Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Multiplayer and Blackout BETA’s.

The Multiplayer BETA kicks off August 3rd on PlayStation 4, followed shortlythereafter by Xbox One and PC on August 10th.

Full timings for the MP BETA dates are listed below:

  • PlayStation 4 (Starts: August 3 at 6pm BST – Ends: August 6 at 6pm BST)
  • PlayStation 4 and Xbox One (Starts: August 10 at 6pm BST – Ends: August 13 at 6pm BST)
  • PC Beta Early Access (Starts: August 10 at 6pm BST) *PC exclusively on Battle.Net
  • PC Open Beta (Starts: August 11 at 6pm BST – Ends: August 13 at 6pm BST)

In September, a brand new, uniquely Black Ops, Battle Royale experience comes to life, in a first-ever hands-on with the new mode, Blackout.

Huawei announces world’s first photography competition judged by AI and a Leica photographer

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Huawei announces world’s first photography competition judged by AI and a Leica photographer

Huawei, today announces a photography competition to spark a renaissance in photography and discover the next stars of Western Europe’s photography scene, as rated by the HUAWEI P20 Pro’s AI and Alex Lambrechts, a top Leica photographer. The campaign is the latest activity for the HUAWEI P20 Series launch campaign and brings to life Huawei’s leadership in AI photography.

“We have trained the AI in our P20 Pro smartphone to understand what makes an amazing photo” explains Andrew Garrihy, CMO Huawei Western Europe. ‘This innovation is helping us to identify emerging creative talent across Europe and showcase their photography potential to others. ”

Budding photographers will be encouraged to submit their photography by some of Europe’s most influential opinion leaders, chosen for their passion for photography, art and design. Photos can be uploaded via an interactive Chatbot on FB Messenger and will be reviewed and rated using the AI algorithm on the HUAWEI P20 Pro. Trained using 4,000,000 images taken by professional photographers and picture editors the AI will then give each photo a personalised AI score based on parameters such as focus, jitter, deflection, colour and composition.

The competition, which is open to the public, launched yesterday on 12th July and runs for 8 weeks and will feature five different themes over the course of the competition, including ’A New Renaissance’, ‘After Dark’ and ‘Deep in Detail’. A prize will be awarded for the best photograph within each theme, giving entrants five chances to win a HUAWEI P20 Pro. The top overall winners (10 in total) will ultimately be selected to win a trip to Italian art capital Florence, home of the Renaissance, to attend a Leica photography masterclass.

The photos captured in Florence will then be judged by Huawei’s AI and a top Leica photographer, and for one lucky winner, there’s the ultimate prize of being whisked away for a grand tour across three of Europe’s most picturesque countries. The best photos from the competition will be sold to raise money for a local charity.

Huawei worked with FCB Inferno to develop this Western Europe campaign.

AZIO launches the AZIO Aventa backlit mouse made from Zinc Alloy

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AZIO launches the AZIO Aventa backlit mouse made from Zinc Alloy

AZIO has launched the AZIO Aventa, a beautifully backlit mouse made with a Zinc Alloy exoskeletal frame that feels both powerful and bold to the touch. An accelerator, activator and enforcer, evokes an emotional feel with you play with the AZIO Aventa’s refined design, created with one goal at heart: to inspire confidence and elevate performance.

For gamers interested in both precision and responsiveness, the Aventa is the mouse of choice. Inspired by aeronautics, the zinc alloy exoskeletal frame, which features streamlined cuts and dynamic angular chambers for a comfortable grip, has seven buttons and allows gamers to adjust the DPI buttons on the fly — while in play. The side buttons provide additional manoeuvrability for intense gameplay.

The RGB backlit mouse wheel and 3D logo are combined with the option of six dynamic colours and four light modes to choose from, gamers are able to customize the mouse even further to their own preference, making gameplay with the Aventa a truly unique experience.

The six foot braided cable and USB interface provides a complete plug-and-play model without additional drivers or hardware. In addition to the set-up-and-go factor, gamers will delight with the industry-leading pixart 3360 optical sensors which provide the utmost precision and feedback to gamers of all levels.

Made with right-hand orientation, the Aventa mouse is now available for $79.99.

Vodafone XBlades Racing Drone sets a new drone speed world record at Goodwood Festival of Speed

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Vodafone XBlades Racing Drone sets a new drone speed world record at Goodwood Festival of Speed

Today, the Vodafone XBlades Drone – the ‘Wingcopter XBR’ – has set a new drone speed world record at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, the world’s greatest celebration of motorsport and car culture, which celebrates its Silver Jubilee this year.

The Wingcopter XBR, piloted by 18-year-old World Champion drone racing pilot, Luke Bannister, achieved a top speed average of 240.06 kilometres per hour at the famous Goodwood estate. The record for the fastest ground speed by a remote-controlled tilt-rotor aircraft was officially confirmed by Guinness World Records.

Anne Sheehan, Enterprise Director at Vodafone UK said: “Setting a drone world record at The Goodwood Festival of Speed gives us a glimpse of what is to come with the roll-out of 5G across the country. With super-charged data speeds, we will see technology – including drones – put to new and exciting uses.”

Bomb Chicken has launched today on the Nintendo Switch!

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Bomb Chicken has launched today on the Nintendo Switch!

Nitrome Ltd proudly announces that this year’s most vibrant, explosive exploration platformer, Bomb Chicken, has launched today on the Nintendo Switch! 

Following a freak accident, our hero, an ordinary battery chicken caught in the system of the fast food industry is bestowed super bomb-laying abilities … and a thirst for revenge! Hitting back at ‘BFC” his evil fast-food overlords, Bomb chicken must make good use of his new talents and fry the bad guys with his newfound avian arsenal.

Players will be able to lay, bounce, and kick bombs in their quest to discover the darkest kept secret of BFC; their best-selling addictive blue hot sauce! Lay stacks of explosives, create barricades and ruffle some feathers to bring down BFC and make your fellow feathered friends truly free-range!

Created by the award-winning Nitrome team, Bomb Chicken features a wealth of gorgeous secret areas to discover, super simple controls, vibrant pixel-style gameplay, and delicious retro visuals that will leave you poached, scrambled and fried.

Xbox announces the Sport White Controller

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Xbox announces the Sport White Controller

8Keep your Xbox controller collection fresh with the new Xbox Wireless Controller – Sport White Special Edition, available to pre-order for £59.99/ €64.99 at the Microsoft Store and selected retailers in the UK and Ireland. Whether you’re catching up on your gaming with a new subscription to Xbox Game Pass or streaming an intense round of Fortnite on Mixer, this controller will score you extra style points.

Inspired by trends in athletics and sports lifestyle, the Xbox Wireless Controller – Sport White Special Edition is the first controller in the new Sport series. It features an energetic colour palette with a fresh white base colour (the same white offered through Xbox Design Lab), mint accents, and grey and silver patterns. The grey rubberized diamond grip on the back of the Xbox announces the Sport White Controller controller is designed for comfort and will help you stay on target throughout your gaming session.

Far Cry 5: Lost on Mars launches on 17th July

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Far Cry 5: Lost on Mars launches on 17th July

Today, Ubisoft announced Far Cry 5: Lost on Mars, the second post-launch adventure, will release July 17th 2018 on available platforms. Lost on Mars continues the uncanny adventures in the Far Cry 5 Season Pass as players travel to Mars to eradicate an alien threat. Lost on Mars can be purchased as a stand-alone DLC, as part of the season pass or the Gold Edition.

Lost on Mars transports the franchise’s insanity from Hope County to the red planet as Nick Rye is teleported to a hostile planet to help his buddy Hurk thwart an alien invasion of Earth. This adventure gives players a new arsenal of alien weaponry, including the Blaster of Disaster, Hellfire and Morphinator, while also introducing a new transversal tool with Space Jets. Humankind’s future is in the hands of the game’s most notorious guns-for-hire. Time to squash some bugs!

In addition, all Far Cry 5 players will have access to new Mars-themed assets in Far Cry Arcade, which is available now. Map builders will be able to integrate these assets into their existing maps or create new sci-fi-themed maps. Future content will also include thematic assets that will be added to Far Cry Arcade for free. Those who download the Lost on Mars DLC will also gain access to new weapons – Obliteratorrrr, Taser Phazer Annihilazer, Nerve Reaper, Grape Popper and Hellfire – to use as they liberate Hope County from the Project at Eden’s Gate.

Far Cry 5 post-launch will continue with a final DLC adventure – Dead Living Zombies – which will be released in August. An additional asset drop will give map builders more tools to create unique Far Cry Arcade experiences. The adventures are available in the season pass or as stand-alone DLC purchases, while new asset releases for Far Cry Arcade will be available for free to all players in future title updates.

Set in America, a first for the franchise, Far Cry 5 offers players total freedom to navigate a serene-looking yet deeply twisted world as the new junior deputy of fictional Hope County, Montana. Players will find that their arrival accelerates a years-long silent coup by a fanatical doomsday cult, the Project at Eden’s Gate, igniting a violent takeover of the county. Under siege and cut off from the rest of the world, players will join forces with residents of Hope County and form the Resistance. Far Cry 5 will continue to receive premium DLC adventures available in the season pass, as well as free content, including new Far Cry Arcade assets and in-game live events following the launch.

Unboxing the May 2018 LootGaming Crate

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Unboxing the May 2018 LootGaming Crate

We managed to get May 2018’s LootGaming crate and we are unboxing it for you.

Each LootGaming Crate has between 4 and 6 items geek and gamers items in it, all are licensed and exclusive to LootCrate.

The LootGaming Crate always comes very well packaged. Even the inside of the packaging is themed!

This month’s pin!

This month’s t-shirt.

This months LootGaming poster!

World of Nintendo Metroid Figure!

Overwatch D. Va’s Meka Incredibuild Model!

Destiny 2 Ghost Keychain!

You can learn more about and sign up to LootCrate from their website.

Do you subscribe to LootGaming? If so, let us know what you think of it by leaving a comment below.

Review: Bluesound Pulse Soundbar

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Review: Bluesound Pulse Soundbar

Here is our review of the Bluesound Pulse Soundbar.

The PULSE SOUNDBAR delivers a fully immersive sonic experience that brings any soundtrack to life in vivid, cinematic detail. Designed specifically to fit perfectly under your HD TV, the PULSE SOUNDBAR is the world’s first multi-room high-res soundbar to feature crystal clear, 24-bit resolution and audiophile-grade bass response – without a subwoofer. This is the soundbar your TV deserves.

Features

  • Stream music to multiple Bluesound Players all over the home
  • DOLBY DIGITAL 
  • Multiple inputs and outputs make the PULSE SOUNDBAR the hub of your wireless home theater
  • Wireless Subwoofer transmitter
  • Access and connect to internet radio stations, cloud music services, and your own local music library
  • Control music wirelessly with BluOS Multi-Room Operating System for iOS, Android, Kindle Fire, and Windows & Mac OS X desktops
  • 6 Integrated high-performance speakers and 2 Passive Radiators
  • 120 watt innovative award-winning DirectDigital Amplifier DAC
  • Highest quality built-in Bluetooth (aptX)
  • Wall Mount Included. – Universal TV stand sold separately

The full specifications can be found here.

A Closer Look

Final Thoughts

The first thing you notice when you take the Pulse Soundbar out of its box is that it’s quite heavy! The best place to fit the Soundbar is underneath your TV or screen – and thankfully Bluesound have included a wall mount in the box so that you don’t have to go and but something else – you have everything you need right there to get up and running straight away.

The Soundbar looks very sleek and minimalist – there are not buttons and only an LED. It certainly looks great underneath a TV mounted to the wall.

The Soundbar itself has multiple input and outputs – pretty much whatever your existing system is you should be able to quickly and simply connect it up to the Soundbar. Although the one port that is missing is an HDMI port which was a little strange but shouldn’t necessarily cause you any real problems.

You can control all the settings of the Soundbar from the BluOS app – including different listening modes, depending on your personal preferences and situation. There is no actual physical remote so everything is done via the app. For the price I would have preferred an actual remote control, but the app does do everything you need it to.

I found the app very easy to use and it works on a variety of different devices, including iOS and Android.

The sound quality is brilliant – its capable of delivering 120 watts of hi-res sound. The Soundbar has 6 Integrated high-performance speakers and 2 Passive Radiators delivering everything you need to keep your ears happy.

You can wireless connect the Soundbar to a Pulse Sub and Pulse Flexs to give you that fully immersive surround sound experience.

You can stream hi-res audio simply to the Soundbar – connecting up your Tidal account for example is simple and sounds great. There are other streaming services you can easily use too.

If you have a NAS box you can also listen to your existing music library, although you will have to set it all up manually.

There are a number of soundbars on the market ranging in price and quality, at £799 the Pulse Soundbar is not the cheapest one, but it certainly is one of the best quality ones around – you should definitely take a listen for yourself – you might find yourself buying it!

The Bluesound Pulse Soundbar is available now priced around £799.

For more information check out the Bluesound website.

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