Month: April 2020

Ancient Ruin Season 2 is coming to Black Desert Mobile! #Gaming #Mobile #AncientRuin

Pearl Abyss is adding a new co-op boss raid mode, a new quest, tier 5 pets and new gear available for production in the latest update for Black Desert Mobile.

  • Ancient Ruin Season 2 – This co-op boss raid mode is beginning its second season on Black Desert Mobile with an even more powerful boss, Kabuamilles. While his name might be familiar to Adventurers who defeated him in the name of Ancient Warrior, he is back and more terrifying than ever before with the new title of “Protector.” By defeating Ancient Ruin, adventurers can look forward to more precious loot and knowledge on Kabuamilles up to level 50.
  • The Bounty Mission Quest – Adventurers who completed the story quest in Southwest Calpheon can get the Bounty Mission quest from the notice board. By completing this quest, Adventurers can receive rewards such as Black Stone, a Shakatu Exchange Certificate, and a Standard Palette. The randomized rewards for the quest will be different every time and can only be obtained twice a day.
  • JIN Liverto Gear – This gear is now available for production by blacksmiths at the camp. Adventurers will need Magical Residue and 2 pieces of Socket Mystical gear to produce the JIN Liverto Gear. This new gear is not just powerful, but also has one additional socket for a magical crystal.
  • Tier 5 Pets – Tier 5 pets can now be acquired by exchanging tier 4 pets! These pets boast unique skills such as raised attacking and defense points, more damage, and a higher filed silver drop rate.

Learn to Code at home with FUZE4 Nintendo Switch. #FUZE4 #NintendoSwitch #Gaming

The next few months represent so many challenges for young people stuck at home.  Trying to keep up with their education is perhaps the most challenging problem of all. Those with an interest in computing could find this especially difficult due to the lack of accessible resources and, potentially, with parents less likely to be knowledgeable in the subject.

Add to this how hard it is to stay motivated when there’s more than enough digital stimulation via streaming the latest TV shows, TikToks’ and social media interaction. And, what about all those awesome games that need to be played. Let’s face it – what chance does education have against all that!

How about learning to code, in line with the computing curriculum, by creating your own games that you can play, and even share with your friends.

Be social, learn to code, and play awesome video games all in one!

FUZE4 Nintendo Switch is an award-winning coding application for Nintendo Switch. It has been designed and developed by a team of experienced gamers, programmers, artists and educators. Programming languages all have their pros and cons. FUZE4 takes as many pros as could be crammed in from a mix of languages including C, Python & classic BASIC to name a few resulting in a language easy as BASIC, powerful like C and yet very versatile like Python.

FUZE4 Nintendo Switch is ideally suited to coding games and apps for absolute beginners and seasoned programmers alike.

FUZE is supported by a thriving and enthusiastic community of absolute beginners, enthusiasts and seasoned programmers all willing to help, share and contribute. There’s also a series of video tutorials taking beginners step-by-step through the basics right up to advanced level games coding techniques.

FUZE have also released a free Project Workbook in PDF format to help you get started.

Key features

  • Hundreds of functions and commands
  • Thousands of 3D models, 2D sprites and sound files
  • Comprehensive Programmer’s guide, tutorials and help examples
  • Powerful and extremely versatile programming language
  • Incredible 3D and 2D Sprite Engines
  • 2D, 3D and Audio
  • Play music, sound FX and create your own with the built-in programmable synthesiser
  • Keyboard input accepted directly from screen and USB keyboards
  • Tools for creating your own game levels band game graphics
  • A very active community for support, showcasing and general coding antics!

 

FUZE4 Nintendo Switch is available on the Nintendo eShop for just £12.99

Review – RED5 Orbit gaming headphones. Affordable and deliver. #Tech #Gaming #Menkind #RED5 #Headphones

Gaming headphones are kind of in a league of their own to some extent however for me who is not a huge gamer by any means I do sit down sometimes for hours on end and get stuck in mostly on weekends but lately I have had more time to do so due to the current situation going on with coronavirus and its always good to have something new to try out. I have several pairs of gaming headphones but now I have some new ones here to check out called the RED5 Orbit and these cost peanuts but are they worth it..

The look of these is what stands out first thing with their design which I like, I like things that stray away from the norm and these do just that with a pilot look to them and the are really comfortable and light, The build is plastic all round however robust and these will easily take plenty of knocks no problem at all.

The headband design on top is cool with a nice soft padded area that and they sit nicely on the head with no clamping effect at all and can be worn easily for hours on end. The cups are padded nicely too and cover the ears, there is some noise leakage however but in a home environment who cares here, There is just one wheel control for the volume that works well and overall a simplistic headset to use in general with no bluetooth connectivity, It is a divided opinion still today on a wired connection or wireless but going forward a wireless pair of these would be great. You do get a decent length cable here so you are not sitting right in front of the TV.

What I like about these more so is the options to connect to other devices, Lots are either geared at one console or another and that is it which is poor form. These can connect to Nintendo Switch, XBox Playstation and your PC also your phone too so they can be used all over the house which is nice,and why I say that is because if I am using such and want to move from games room to kitchen to sitting room I can do so leaving them on, Yes there is a wire but so what,plug out and plug in to the next device.

When it comes to sound they are great and online gaming is immersive and the mic works well too and it is clear both ends with a nice bass tone to it overall it is just right for me, Having said that I have only tried several headsets but they are great quality when it comes to sound which is what we want, I have tested on Xbox, PS4 , PC and phone, I did find sound a bit flat on my phone but bass heavy which for me is fine and better on PC but overall a better experince on consoles and more immersive. These also light up on the sides which is nice but just the one colour and looks well in a dark setting I could say more could be done here but for the price they do a great job when compared to others I have tested and you certainly cant go wrong for what you pay if you want something that looks different and gives a good performance overall.

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Review – The Aukey DR01 dashcam and car accessories. #Aukey #Tech #Motoring

The Aukey DR01 dashcam is an affordable dashcam that is simple to use and set up which you can see in the unboxing experince below. It has a simple UI and is not touch based but you use buttons instead to control the features however it has most features you expect to find at this price point giving you protection on your journey.

There is just 4 buttons on the dashcam to use and all easy to do so with the simple UI that allows you navigate through the menus and set up the device and you are then good to go, Mounting the unit to is simple with a suction cup that can be placed anywhere in the vehicle and easy to remove should you have more than one vehicle or just want to reposition the unit. You can also alter its angle with the mount in any direction which is good for getting the angle right which some mounts do not offer.

When it comes to function this is what is on board.

  • 【Clear Video Capture】: The DR01 backs you up in any road incident. Sony Exmor Sensor captures super-sharp 1080p video (and optional in-car audio) with 170° field of view and also performs well for nighttime driving
  • 【Emergency Recording & Loop Recording】: Emergency Recording automatically captures unexpected driving incidents and protects the recordings. Loop Recording allows continuous use by writing over old, unneeded footage.
  • 【Extreme Temperature Operation】: Powered by the included dual-port USB car charger and internal supercapacitor. The supercapacitor has greater heat & cold endurance and longer lifetime than standard battery technology
  • 【Easy Mounting】: Easily and securely mount to your windshield in seconds with the included suction cup or double-sided 3M pad
  • 【Package Contents】: AUKEY DR01 Dashboard Camera, Dual-Port USB Car Charger, USB Mini-B Power Cable (4m/4.37yd), Sticker Mount, Three 3M Stickers, Six Cable Clips, User Manual, 45-Day Money Back Guarantee and 24-Month Warranty Card

Some dashcams require alot of work to set up where as this given it is not touchscreen is simple to use and it is a plug and play experience and more or less ready to go out of the box and has you covered for your journey ahead and is worth the spend. You do not get a SD card in the box so ensure you have one at hand or purchase one..

Aukey Magnetic dashboard carmount

These I love for several reasons. Better than the window mounts that dont last long and ease of use plus the option to place almost anywhere in the car. How do they work. In the two pack we have you get two mounts plug some magnets with 3M pads to mount the main body on your dash and one for the back of your phone. and both magnetic and also these will work with most phone cases on too depending on how thick they are on the back. If you have two cars you can have one in each or with one car you can have one on the passenger side if you have a regular passenger or partner sharing the vehicle. Additionally these can be used at  home or in the office too and not restricted to just your car and I find these a must have for anyone. To note you get the choice of two pads for your phone you can stick to your case if you like,there is a circular pad and a bigger square pad for heavier devices.

BUY HERE 

Aukey 3 port usb car charger

A common sight in petrol stations and euro shops.. You get what you pay for from either a euro or two up to ten euro depending on where and petrol stations just like earphones and cables they sell you are typically fleeced at the till and I would avoid at all costs. This is another hand kit to have in your car especially if you have more than one device to charge or again carry another passenger so for taxi men for example an great bit of kit to have to charge customers phones. This offers 3 ports and can be bought in a range of variants with one or two ports for example. This also comes with quick charge and a USB-C cable in the box to get you going,this is another must have if you travel often.

Charge compatible devices up to 4 times faster with Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 technology
  • Quick Charge 3.0 connection + 2 AiPower connections (adaptive charging technology) with 2.4 A dedicated adaptive power
  • Compatible with all USB devices including Quick Charge 2.0, Android and Apple smartphones and tablets
  • Built-in safety mechanisms to protect against excessive current flow, overheating and overcharging
  • Scope of delivery: AUKEY CC-T11 car charger, operating instructions, 24 months warranty

BUY HERE

Blink launches Blink Luggage parametric insurance solution. #Insurtech #Travel #BlinkLuggage

An Irish Insurtech looks to the horizon as it launches Blink Luggage, building the next generation of Travel Insurance services in a changed world. The launch comes as Blink works with its Travel Insurance partners on developing post-COVID-19 Travel Insurance solutions.

Speaking of the launch, Paul Prendergast, CEO of Blink, “Although Travel is very tough right now and everyone is dealing with personal and business difficulties, we are bullish and continue to invest to allow our partners to innovate at speed.”

Blink Luggage:

–          offers travellers an immediate pay-out if luggage is delayed and offers service options ranging from lounge access to care benefits based on the travellers outbound/inbound transit status,

–          after 4 days, if it is officially confirmed that luggage is deemed lost, travellers receive an additional immediate pay-out.

Blink Luggage cover does not impact on any separate valid claims on any Airline Luggage Policy.

Mr. Prendergast explained,

“With the COVID-19 pandemic triggering a massive influx of claims across the Travel sector worldwide, we face a major turning point opportunity for the travel insurance industry. Claims processing delays and system inertia are the ultimate proof that a major shift in how claims are paid is now critically important for the long-term future of the sector. We are working with our partners to deliver parametric solutions to address these challenges efficiently as Blink can process more than 60,000 claims per hour and today’s consumers demand and expect immediate remedy which we can deliver”.

 

 

Review – LUDOS Comfy memory foam eartips #LudosTech #Tech

Picking the right earphones is one thing since we cant really try them on in store these days and most revert to online shopping too, Yes we do get choices and extra tips in the box in most instances however they do not suit all, Years ago comply foam hit the market to fix this issue and have been a hit ever since bundled in with many brands today.

Since they launched I have not really seen any on the market or any that have come to my attention until now from LUDOS who we currently work with with great quality wired earbuds for good money. Now they have some comfy memory foam tips on offer again at a budget price.

First all all one thing here is that sticks out is colour which is excellent and really change things around here from the typical black ones we tend to get from other companies on the market or bundled with your earbuds these stand out and make your earbuds stand out and look good too perhaps it is just me but I like things to stand out and be different than the trend and these just do that..

Not only that they offer better noise isolation too giving you a better listening experince too which enhances to mood all round matter what you might be listening to be it music or watching a film on your phone or tablet or You Tube.

  • ❇️ 【EXTRA STRENGTH AND WASHABILITY】Our earbuds are the result of extensive ear studies and they are 40% more wear-resistant than common Memory Foam cushions. We also chose premium materials. This allows you to wash the eartips with running water, unlike other pads that will be damaged if wet.
  • ❇️ 【THE BEST FOR MAXIMUM COMFORT】The usual silicone earbuds can be annoying in many cases and do not fit in the ear. So what happens? Many times, they fall out and are not comfortable. At LUDOS we offer you the best for a high-level and above all comfortable musical experience. The Memory Foam eartips are comfortable, MORBID and STABLE IN THE EAR. Silicone rubber simply can’t compete.
  • ❇️ 【SIZE, COMPATIBILITY AND WASHABILITY】The size of these eartips is 4.9mm. The LUDOS COMFY are compatible with all our LUDOS earphones models. If you don’t have a LUDOS model, remove your old eartip from your earphones and measure the diameter of the eartip. This product is compatible with earphones with a diameter of 4.9mm. In the package you will find 6 pairs of eartips.

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Red Bull Solo Q is here to give League of Legends esports fans the ultimate 1v1 experience. #RedBull #Gaming

The 2020 official 1v1 League of Legends (LoL) tournament for amateur players worldwide, Red Bull Solo Q (formerly Red Bull Player One), starts next week! The first Irish online qualifier will take place on Thursday (16th April), and is now open to amateur gamers in Ireland to register to play, visit redbull.ie/soloq to sign up, and for news and information on format, rules & eligibility.

In 2019, the competition, previously known as Red Bull Player One, saw 25,000 registrants from 29 countries battling for the title. This 2020 season, the community can expect over 35 National Qualifiers & Finals, International Online Qualifiers and new tournament stages

Red Bull Solo Q puts a twist on a typical League of Legends match, pitting two players against one another in a bracket of 1v1 duels. The first player to earn ‘First blood!’, destroy the opponents´ tower or reach a 100-minion score, wins the duel. There are four qualifiers offering four chances for players from the island of Ireland to represent Ireland at the European Final.

As part of the partnership with League of Legends Global Esports Events, the global winner of Red Bull Solo Q will get to experience the 2020 League of Legends All-Star event first hand! The champion will participate in the League’s annual year-end celebration alongside some of the game’s biggest esports athletes and streaming personalities, playing in special showcases and attending exclusive parties. Red Bull also continues its collaboration with one of the most popular faces in the League of Legends community: Sjokz, who will return as the global brand ambassador for Red Bull Solo Q.

Last year’s Irish champion, Prototype, or Mateusz Kowalczyk of Cork City, had the honour of representing Ireland at the Global Final of Red Bull Player One in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

 For more details, including player and event details, visit RedBull.com/SoloQ

#RedBullSoloQ                        www.redbull.ie                       @RedBulllIRE

Review. GeoSmartPro Airgo Smart Fan.. Tech to keep you cool. #AirGoSmartFan #Tech

I like to see all things new when it comes to tech and this tech does make us even more lazy but you just have to love it. I have always had a fan beside me in my bedroom and have had two general desk fans that have lasted ten years a piece however these are smaller than this one but they served their purpose and now they are gone.

This Fan is smart and simple to use and I like the idea and would like to see smaller versions made too but having said that this is portable and it will certainly cool you down which is what a fan is for but this can be controlled from your mobile phone. The app is simple to use and you dont have to move and especially if your in bed its great. I have mine in the bedroom but it is portable enough to move around the house which is fine…

With new tech ease of use is what is important here and this is simple to use and you can also use voice assistants too to get the job done if you wish which is handy but I prefer to use the app here and see it in action as you will in the video below its really cool..

You have all the options you would find on your typical fan plus it is also quite in comparison to even conventional fans out there. Alongside this you can customise this which again goes beyond your traditional fan and makes life even easier and better. Check out the video for more on this and we go through all the features. My only complaint overall here is that while you can swing it left to right from the app, you have to manually adjust the angle but after that its a product that has delivered and kept simple for anyone to use.

Features.

  • Control: Total control via your GeoSmartPro app from anywhere.
  • App Automation: Automate your fan’s actions and triggers to suit your preferences.
  • Schedule: Set your preferred schedule, to suit your daily routine.
  • Timer: Set your timer for up to 8 hours.
  • Mode: Choose between different airflow modes.

BUY HERE https://www.amazon.co.uk/AirGo-Smart-Fan-Assistants-Automation/dp/B07TLNC6DN

 

Review – The Tronsmart Onyx Neo True Wireless earbuds. #Tech #Tronsmart #TrueWireless

Tronsmart have sent us over their latest earbuds but stay tuned for more tech from the company including some really nice new earbuds very soon that differs from the current range we have tried out over the last few months and be sure to check out those reviews here.

The Onyx are probably the smallest ones on offer and similar to their spunky beat but this time around they outperform the beats when it comes to sound, Again a touch affair to change things around these are a vast improvement over the spunky beat and that is not to take anything away from them either as they are quite good and a solid performer all round.

The Onyx are set more in the ear and will not budge giving a nice profile that does not stick out or look noticeable and very discreet to wear and they also isolate the outside world to a great extent and will not fall out of your ear despite the size.

The controls this time seem to work much better than previous models but like any earbud it does require some thumb memory to get the hand of the controls and the commands which are simple taps which work all the time which is what we expect to see. We also have access to voice assistants for those who use them.

Doing my usual test loop these performed well offering good volume levels, good direction separation and good with highs lows and mids and overall a great experience with no lag latency either noticed. Call quality is good and on both sides but these can be used in a mono format too should you require to do so.

Check out the video below for more..

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