Month: September 2021

Arcane launches on Netflix on November 7th – New Trailer

Arcane, Riot’s first tv series, will premiere on Saturday, November 7 at 1 AM GMT. The show will premiere on Tencent video in China and Netflix globally just hours after the League of Legends Worlds Final.

The show is structured into three distinct acts with three episodes per act. The first three episodes focus on the very beginnings of the two sisters and will launch on November 7. The second act will launch a week later on November 13, and the third act will release on November 20.

The premiere of the show will be at the center of a global celebration for gamers and fans of the League of Legends IP.

Nicolo Laurent, CEO of Riot Games: “Players all over the world love League and its universe. Their passion is what inspires us to create expressions of Runeterra worthy of their fandom. The launch of Arcane is the beginning of the next chapter for Riot and we can’t wait for players to see what we have in store for them across games, entertainment, and sports.”

“In recognition of this moment, we’re putting players at the center of an amazing launch experience. Worlds and Arcane will combine to form a unified, global celebration, blending competition, entertainment, and community in a whole new way. Think about it like a super weekend for players.”

Based on the world behind League of Legends, Arcane dives into the delicate balance between the rich city of Piltover and the seedy underbelly of Zaun. Known across Runeterra as the “city of progress,” many of the most brilliant minds call these cities home. But the creation of hextech, a way for any person to control magical energy, threatens that balance. While Arcane holds the backstories of League of Legends champions, the series is designed to stand on its own as a complex world filled with moral decisions, breathtaking animation, and suspenseful storytelling.

Christian Linke, Co-Creator of Arcane: “When we set out to produce Arcane, we knew that we had something really special with the story of Jinx and Vi. We wanted to explore the idea of what you would do for your family, what values you’d compromise, and the conflict you’d endure. The story, combined with the hand-painted art style and nuanced character animation we created in partnership with Fortiche, will bring players a rich glimpse into the world of League of Legends.”

Players will see some familiar faces in Arcane, like Jinx, Vi, Jayce, and Caitlyn, and learn about the events that made them into the iconic champions we know today as we push their stories forward. Players will also be introduced to some new faces too, like Vander and Silco, who are both citizens of Zaun and play critical roles in shaping the evolving world.

Alex Yee, Co-Creator of Arcane: “Arcane is a story of duality. How characters become divided across two halves of a city with values and opportunities that are opposite but complementary. Each with their own merits and flaws. You may be the hero in your story, but the villain in someone else’s.”

The champions in Arcane are the ones players have come to love in our games. They should feel very familiar, but there might be some differences from what you remember as we’ve adapted them for the TV show format.

The show will explore the extremes our characters will go to when family and tradition are put at odds with their principles and beliefs. Their personal struggles impact the world in ways they never expect and shape the future of the sister cities.

Earlier this week, Riot announced the global voice actors for Arcane. Below is a selection of the global English language cast:

    • Vi – Hailee Steinfeld
    • Caitlyn – Katie Leung
    • Jayce – Kevin Alejandro
    • Silco – Jason Spisak
    • Jinx – Ella Purnell
    • Mel – Toks Olagundoye
    • Vander – JB Blanc
    • Viktor – Harry Lloyd

What Can We Expect Next from the Adventure Game Genre?

Adventure games such as role-playing games (RPGs) and other fantasy titles have been massively popular for decades. They tend to follow roughly similar themes, with magic, incredible creatures, exploration, and fighting usually all part of the adventure. How have they become so popular and what can we expect to see next?

The Rich History of RPGs and Adventure Games

Perhaps the best-known example of this genre is World of Warcraft. First released in 2004 by Blizzard Entertainment, it has since established a reputation as arguably the most popular MMORPG of all time. WoW is loved by players for the way it gives them complete freedom to explore the world in the way they prefer, and it has led to spin-offs in several other genres, as well as books and a blockbuster movie.

There’s also The Elder Scrolls series, by Bethesda Game Studios, which has become hugely successful in the last few years, despite being initially released in 1994. These games take the player through open-world fantasy settings that mix real-life elements with mythology to terrific effect. The most recent entry in the series, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, is still going strong a decade after it was first released, which is testament to the enduring popularity of adventure RPGs.

Mobile games also now offer a similar experience to desktop games in terms of RPGs. Among the best mobile RPGs just now are 2020’s Genshin Impact and Another Eden, which was released in 2017. As mobile technology improves, the ability to explore huge worlds and carry out varied missions has grown enormously, meaning that mobile RPGs are now a lot closer to the feel of desktop versions. 

Developers in other areas of the online gaming industry have also taken note of the popularity of adventure games. Slot titles such as Book of Dead by Play’n GO and Gonzo’s Quest by NetEnt have been classic favorites among players, such that you’d find them offered by both old established names in the industry as well as new slot sites, among many other adventure-themed slots.

New World: The Next Big Adventure Game?

The New World by Amazon Games is one of the latest examples of a game that lets you live out amazing adventures, although it has received a mixed reception upon the preliminary release of its free beta iteration. While it isn’t due for official release until September 28th, here’s what we already know about the game and how players have responded to it, so far.

Firstly, New World is set in the Atlantic Ocean, where the protagonists are shipwrecked on Aeternum Island. The action takes place in the 17th century, and you can join a group of up to five members due to its multiplayer online RPG format, or else join one of the major factions on the island. Your adventures are comprised of foraging for resources and exploring while fighting monsters and other players. 

Though Amazon Game Studios have been talking about this title since 2016, the release date was delayed from 2020 until this year. Over this period, there was plenty of hype generated, which is perhaps why the overall reception has been pretty mixed.

On the one hand, players who signed up on Steam to try the beta version have applauded the impressive graphics and have deemed New World a visually stunning game. Players also highlighted that they enjoyed the chance to explore a varied, open-world setting where you can fish, fight, and get immersed in the gameplay.

However, some reviewers who’ve tried the beta version think that the combat feature is fairly weak with repetitive characters and moves, and have also complained about the grind in collecting items before being able to fully explore the island.

It’s still early days for New World, but it looks like it’ll be a worthy addition to the adventure canon. Although the first reviews suggest that there’s a mixed reception, it’s clear that there are manageable elements that could be easily improved, and that this game could go on to become a classic alongside the others we have looked at.

Tech Review – The imoo Essential Watch Phone Z1

With kids now back in school keeping in touch with them is probably the most important thing us parents think about however way to many kids have smartphones and this is part of the growing problem with bullying and an age limit to as how old should a child should be to have a mobile phone is another argument, there is alternatives like dumbphones but with pressure amongst kids and their peers make parents cave in and buy them smartphones only in the fear they will be isolated in school, this carry on still goes on for the same with clothes too and in my opinion you should be able to say no and the teachers need to be aware of this which I am sure they are but peer pressure wins and the teachers turn a blind eye to it from what I have seen.

Keeping in touch with your child has become much easier now and as mentioned we have dumbphones that can make and take calls and this is all a child should need until later on in their teens but there is also watches that can double as a phone and in this case this watch has a camera on it too which is even better than other offerings that has just a speaker.

You will need a sim card and not all sims will work either depending on your region so this needs to be taken into account and once set up with their own app you can control what goes on, there is no contact with the internet at all here and just a few parental controls, you can also add friends who have the app which could be beneficial but I do not know anyone else that has one as yet but perhaps after seeing my child with it some parents did ask about it and I told them where to look out for it.

Set-up

Set up is a not too difficult once your sim is ok to begin with you bind the watch and phone like most today and fill in a few parametres then you can toggle through the app as we have done in the video review below

Design

The watch for me is perhaps too big for some kids it is however well built and comes with IPX8 rating the colours are nice yet there is no buttons on the device only for the rear power on button there looks likes there is buttons on the side but these are false but still gives this a real watch look if you will..

Features

AI Precise Positioning

Thanks to the advanced GPS and its best-in-class GDPR compliant location-based services with a reliable 4G LTE data connection, Z1 always keeps parents up to date with GPS locating to let them know the whereabouts of their children through the precise tracking functionality on their own Android or iOS devices even without the need of a video call.

Wide Angle Camera For Video Calls And Photo Adventure

The front camera setup offers high quality HD video calls either by WiFi or 4G at any time. The 2MP 79° wide angle, f/2.4 camera supports fast auto focus, producing high quality video and images with 2 modes, Ultra HD and HD. It is a great opportunity to capture your relationship while taking a selfie to get into an adventure with sharing the photos between friends.

Video call on the imoo Z1 watchphone techbuzzireland

HD Retina Eye-Friendly Screen

Considering the eye safety, Z1 utilizes TFT and Super Retina Display, offering more refined resolution with richer and more accurate colors that is more friendly to children’s eyes.

IPX8 Water Damage Protection

Its water resistant outer shell fully protects the inside of the device with an impressive IPX8 water resistance rating along with an anti-fall protection.

Class Mode 0% Distraction, 100% Concentration

Parents can have children focused on study time by simply setting a designated schedule through the imoo app to restrict a child’s use during designated times, making sure their children won’t be distracted in the class.

Battery Power And Stand-By

With a capacity of 740 mAH on a single charge it can last up to 2-3 days and also triangulates location using GPS, cellular networks and Wi-Fi hotspots for the most accurate positioning.

Conclusion

Overall is this an ideal piece of tech to have rather than a smartphone to keep an eye on your childs movements and so on with the video call feature it keeps things a bit more real for those that think they are missing out over a smartphone, the settings in the app keep you in control and are just right and not too complicated to use either and is a worthy investment this is also ideal for holidays or trips or if your kid is away so you can check in with them and vice versa. You can take photos if you like too and also keep an eye on the childs steps and track where they have been and where they are even of on the move or static.

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ScoutPro by INTELLI is an all-in-one powerbank. #ScoutPro #INTELLI

Purveyors of clean, simple, intelligent technology products. INTELLI, is today pleased to announce the availability of ScoutPro, the ultimate all-in-one portable power bank following a hugely successful crowdfunding campaign where over $600,000 was raised. ScoutPro, the latest innovation in charging technology, is compact, lightweight, and has up to 200w of power delivery allowing users to charge anything, anywhere. The MSRP for ScoutPro is $299, however as part of a pre-launch deal, there are limited number available on Indiegogo InDemand for $149/£101. The product is also available on the INTELLI website here with shipping expected in the coming weeks. Amazon will also stock in fall.

There are portable chargers that have high power output, others that have large battery capacity and are the size of bricks. There are wireless chargers, chargers that are FastCharge or Power Delivery compatible, and then there are some that are small and lightweight. Now it’s possible to finally have it all in one small footprint with the launch of the INTELLI ScoutPro.

The multi-tool of portable fast charging, the INTELLI ScoutPro is the first portable charger that is universally compatible. It can charge any laptop, iPads and tablets, as well as drones, cameras, speakers, handheld game consoles and more. It is MagSafe compatible and will wirelessly charge new iPhones and other smartphones, it features a wireless charger for Apple Watch and can also wirelessly charge AirPods and other earbuds, watches and fitness trackers.

With three built-in charging ports a wireless charger, and Apple Watch Charger, ScoutPro can charge up to 5 devices at once. In addition to being Apple device compatible, ScoutPro also supports Huawei Super Charge, Oppo & Oneplus 22.5W charging, OPPO 40W charging, Samsung fast charging for S21/S21+ & Note 20. And, recharging the ScoutPro is a breeze taking just 55-120 minutes using the INTELLI 100W GaN wall charger.

The ScoutPro portable chargers meet requirements for both domestic and international airline travel. The core of the ScoutPro charging technology is next-generation graphene battery technology, which is safer, slimmer and more lightweight than lithium-ion batteries. The INTELLI graphene batteries are UL Certified and the ScoutPro chargers are FCC, CE, and RoHS certified.

At the core of ScoutPro is INTELLI’s next generation Graphene Battery Technology.  Popularized by Tesla, graphene is comprised of carbon atoms tightly bound in a honeycomb-like structure that is only a single atomic layer thick. This provides for superior electrical and thermal conductivity, high flexibility, high strength, and low weight.

Graphene batteries are lighter and slimmer than their lithium-ion counterparts with boasting over 5x power capacity per kilogram. Lastly, Graphene batteries are some of the safest batteries on the market, more resistant to heat, punctures, and drops.

ScoutPro has roughly the same footprint as an iPhone 12 Max.  In this small package INTELLI has packed graphene batteries, MagSafe and Apple Watch compatible magnets, 200w mainboard, premium aircraft grade aluminum housing, and wireless charging board.

For power output, both USB-C ports on the ScoutPro can output the following; 5V / 3A, 9V / 3A, 12V / 3A, 15V / 3A or 20V / 5A.

The QC USB-A port supports 24W Quick Charge (Huawei Super Charge port), yes 24W! in addition to 5V / 4.5A, 9V / 2A or 12V / 2A.

The Wireless Charging panels support up to 15W wireless charging and Apple & Samsung Watch Charging.

The MSRP for ScoutPro is $299, however as part of a pre-launch deal, there are limited number available on Indiegogo InDemand for $149/£101.

The product is also available on the INTELLI website here with shipping expected in the coming weeks. Amazon will also stock in fall.

ScoutPro Specs

  • Capacity: 24,000 maH/88.8Wh
  • Total Power: 240W
  • USB-C Port 1: 100W
  • USB-C Port 2: 100W
  • USB-A Port: 22.5W
  • MagSafe Wireless Charger: 15W
  • Apple Watch Charger: 2.5W
  • Combined Max Output: 200W
  • Recharge Time: 120 minutes (using a 100W charger)
  • Dimensions: 6.6 x 3.3 x 1.18
  • Weight: 545g

Quad Lock Accelerates Their Smartphone Mount Development with Ultimaker. #3Dprinting

 Ultimaker, the global leader in professional 3D printing, today announces that Quad Lock, an award-winning smartphone-mounting solutions provider from Australia, utilizes Ultimaker 3D printing solutions to keep up with the shorter product life cycles of smartphones. For Quad Lock it is key to react quickly when new smartphone models come to market that require different levels of protection and vibration dampening from a smartphone bike mount. To stay ahead of competition, Quad Lock uses 3D printing to speed up the development of new mounts. This led to the development of the award-winning Quad Lock Vibration Dampener, already trusted by millions of bikers worldwide to protect, and stabilize their new smartphones in extreme use conditions such as motorcycling. Imaginables, partner of Ultimaker in Australia, served as a support partner to Quad Lock delivering various types of Ultimaker 3D printers.

Iterate quicker with 3D printing
The latest generation of smartphone cameras hold multiple lenses, image stabilization, and AI software which rivals the sophistication of professional SLR cameras. However, they don’t always stabilize and perform well when mounted on motorcycles that produce high levels of vibration. To stay leading and have new products in market quickly that solve these issues, Quad Lock developed a flexible research, design and development process that is based on iterating quickly and gather lab and field test feedback almost as quickly as they can design and print a new part. Various types of Ultimaker printers were used to print prototypes strong enough to withstand hours of testing on a vibration test rig, from which the team gathered valuable feedback and data. This resulted in the Quad Lock Vibration Dampener, an innovative smartphone mount that fully protects and stabilizes the newest generation of smartphones models in extreme use conditions.

Chris Peters, Co-founder & Chief Innovation Officer: “In some instances, it was possible to produce multiple design iterations in a single day, which inspired new levels of creativity and ingenuity in the team. Ultimaker’s 3D printing solutions helped us design a unique product with much lower development cost and time. The quick feedback loops and high strength of the 3D printed physical components allowed us to develop a solution that now serves millions of bikers across the globe. Additive manufacturing technology is here to stay and fully embedded in our design, prototyping and production processes.” 

Jürgen von Hollen, CEO at Ultimaker: “3D printing has become a genuine transformative business solution and Quad Lock’s award-winning Vibration Dampener project is an exciting proof point. This team has discovered the level of flexibility and sustainable value they can achieve with flexible technologies like 3D printing, which sets the company up for great continued success. They are in a market where things change at a fast clip. Their deployment of 3D printing is exemplary and no doubt one of their keys to continued market leadership.” 

KidsBeeTV: a new brand on kids’ streaming apps #edtech #streaming

The edtech Magikbee announced that its popular kids’ video app KiddZtube  undertook a rebrand and is now called KidsBeeTV. 

KidsBeeTV borrows the “Bee” from the parent brand Magikbee, and is deeply  committed to being “The kids’ app that cares”. Like bees help plants grow, the new  brand wants to have a positive impact in kids’ development. 

“We needed a brand that clearly expressed our values – family fun, positive education  and diversity. We have more than a safe, fun and educational app for kids. We have an  interactive video experience that sparks imagination and curiosity. And we also care a  lot about parents. They can monitor kids’ activity, questions answered, and, to protect  

their kids from being too much time in front of a screen, daily time limits can be  setup”, explains Hugo Ribeiro, Magikbee’s CEO. 

KidsBeeTV, a global brand with a global  message 

In the last few years, there was a major growth in the offer of streaming services for  kids. Magikbee needed to stand out showing what makes it different.  

The name change is accompanied by a refresh on the brand’s visual identity, with a  new colorful palette that suggests diversity, in line with its global expansion strategy.  The USA and the Middle East are the two main markets of KidsBeeTV, but the app  has customers worldwide in more than 200 countries. That is why it needed to build  a diversified catalog: to answer to a variety of kids’ interests and to meet the  demands of a growing worldwide community of parents that seek to find content  that respects cultural differences and, at the same time, resonates a universal  language. 

Magikbee has been licensing content for KidsBeeTV from the best studios and  content producers. The most recent agreements were inked with studios like  Millimages (Molang and Mouk), Twist Animation (TuTiTu), Xilam (Where’s Chicky) or  Aurora World (Yoohoo and Friends). Some youtubers, like Caletha Playtime and  Get Matt, are also making their way into the app, but, contrary to what happens on  the social network, there are no videos with unboxings or product placement – only  positive meaningful messages are allowed to pass KidsBeeTV filters conducted by  teachers.  

Videos curated by teachers, quiz questions  on top 

Good-quality, engaging and age-appropriate videos continue to be the core of the  app. The videos are curated by teachers and other specialists, and to make the  experience less passive, the app offers pop-up quiz questions (ABC, Colors,  Counting, Language, Maths, Science, among others) on top of the videos. 

“For more than a decade, YouTube was almost synonymous with video streaming. At  the time we started our platform, it made sense to present it as a safe alternative to  YouTube for young kids. The name “kiddZtube” reflected that mission. But now our  mission is broader”, says Hugo.

Hugo came up with the idea for the app because of a challenge he was facing as a  parent: finding a safe environment for his daughters to watch good-quality videos  without the risk of crossing paths with inappropriate or even disturbing content,  such as the violent parodies of Peppa Pig and other cartoons widely reported a  couple of years ago. 

As he deepened in the searches, he found that there was a need for wider curation.  

Kids learn best when they are having fun 

“We know the importance learning in the early years plays on kids’ development and  we are committed to helping them discover their abilities and reach their full potential.  This is not a curriculum-based app, nevertheless, we do have curriculum-based  entertainment and activities. The main purpose of the app is to be fun. Being  educational is a natural consequence of the kind of content we hand-pick and the way  we choose to present it to the kids. They learn best when they are having fun”, tells  Hugo. 

The platform features now more than 500 hours of video and plans to add more IPs  monthly aimed at kids up to 8 years old. Having no ads and an image-based  interface, it is perfect for young kids, especially toddlers and preschoolers. 

Website – KidsBeeTV
App Stores: iOS | Google Play | Amazon

What is the best software for an online gaming website?

The online gaming industry currently has an estimated 1 billion gamers playing around the world. People are increasingly turning to video games, online casinos, and digital entertainment to fill their spare time making online gaming extremely profitable.

Think Animal Crossing, Fortnite, and World of Warcraft. It’s a multibillion-dollar industry that has skyrocketed in recent years due primarily to new technological advances, acceptance on social media, and more time spent at home. Not to mention, streaming capabilities coupled with faster internet speeds, cheaper data packages, and high-quality screens make it all the easier for you to enjoy from the comforts of your own home. Have you ever wondered what it takes to build an online gaming site? There’s a lot more that goes into them than you’d think. 

Types of Online Games 

Not all software is made equal, in particular for online gaming websites. Depending on what kind of gaming website one has, the mechanics are different. A website dedicated to sports, for example, will look a lot different than a website needed for a first-person shooter game. The main types of online gaming are: 

  • Sports Games: For sports enthusiasts of all types. Generally, you can play any sport you think of. 
  • Online Casinos: Gambling in many forms. Online casinos operate much like real casinos with games like blackjack, poker, roulette, bingo, craps, and even online slot machines. 
  • First Person Shooter Games: FPS games’ main focus is combat with guns and weapons via a first-person perspective, i.e. from the eyes of the protagonist.
  • Massively Multiplayer Online Games: MMOs or exactly that — an online game consisting of hundreds or even thousands of players all playing at once. Everything is played at a large scale, often with people playing from around the world. 
  • Arcade Games: Your standard arcade favorites online. These games typically involve skill. 
  • Educational Games: Usually for kids, but great for people of all ages who want to learn something new or improve their knowledge and skill. 
  • Cross-platform Games: Play on a variety of platforms via online servers allowing two players to play together despite having two different platforms. 

Types of Online Gaming Software 

In order to get started in the online gaming sphere, the right gear is important. There is a large difference between what it takes to host a website and what it takes to make an actual game. For example, to create a massively multiplayer online, first-person shooter, sports, and cross-platform game you would need a team of programmers, designers, sound designers, artists, quality assurance, business and project managers. These types of games require a lot of planning and attention to detail. It also depends on the type of game and budget. Software development teams often require a large budget. Game development is an entire industry in itself. 

For online casinos, educational, and arcade games, there are easy code scripts you can use or so-called “out-of-the-box” setups that have everything you need to start your site. 

Online Casinos 

The top software for creating your own online gambling site includes: 

Real-Time Gaming: Real Time Gaming started in 1998 and has multi-channel delivery including mobile, kiosks, download, and instant play. They also offer powerful search and marketing tools. What’s more, they’ve developed an algorithm to make it appear like a real casino with a high degree of randomness and chance at play. 

Playtech: This is one of the biggest names in the game with even casinos like the best casino in Ireland using software like this. They offer a high-tech, seamless, omnichannel gaming experience. As a pioneer in the field, they develop around 50 games a year including such classics as Spamalot, Highway Kings, and Chain Reactors. 

Softswiss: Providing a one-stop solution for gaming websites, Softswiss offers a range of products to suit online gaming needs. These range from game aggregators to a sportsbook platform, an affiliate marketing management platform, and even crypto casino software.

 

Microgaming: With 800+ games and branded games like Jurassic Park and Game of Thrones, Microgaming is a good place to start. It is also one of the older players started in 1994 with a very diverse portfolio. They offer super easy onboarding and seamless integration. Isoft bet 

NEtent: Providing a plethora of gaming options since 1996, NEtent has a vast knowledge of the industry and can help you find the best setup for you. Their setups are secure, offer fair gambling and even bonuses. 

Arcades 

Free Arcade Script: This site offers free scripts to create your own online arcade as well as a forum to get help and advice from. It’s relatively straightforward and easy to use with a full administrative panel, user accounts, links, categories, etc. 

AV Arcade: While not free AV Arcade costs $39.99 for a single license. Five licenses cost $64.99. It comes with plenty of social media help, an AJAX-powered admin system, and a built-in rating system. Choose from four fun designs templates. 

MyArcade Plugin: MyArcade Plugin integrates with WordPress, making it super easy to use. It costs only $20 and comes with over 70,000 arcade game options. These games are from 12 distributors. Because it uses WordPress it is very customizable with hundreds of plugins to make your site unique. 

Arcade Booster: This is another free script that’s mobile-friendly and supports iOS, Android, Flash, and Unity 3D. There are plenty of designer mobile-responsive themes and templates, a powerful admin panel and caching and CDN system, as well as a multi-tier trading traffic system. 

Launching an online gaming site has never been easier. It’s a nice way to supplement your income and learn more about the gaming industry. There are plenty of choices too. If on the other hand, the only thing you are interested in is to dive into the games, there are options in the best online casinos in Ireland where you can find a great number of online games.

Tech Review – BuddyPhones School plus wireless headphones for kids. #Tech

The BuddyPhones school plus headphones are ideal for kids who need headphones for either school or just listening to music playing games, these being the cheapest of the two pairs we have in are probably the best option to start them off with and get going and getting use to headphones but these also have a mic that is removable and unlike more expensive headsets out there the mic is detachable which for me is a real win.

This headset is super light and made with mainly plastic all round and is also a robust product which makes it ideal for kids who tend to drop things and throw them around the place, these are also easy to clean and have no parts that could fall off and overall a solid product, the cups are small on these being aimed at kids yet comfortable and do not clamp onto your head either..

There is raised buttons on one side to by way of three circles that controls the music which is very simple and not a complicated setup. You can play and pause, skip and reverse tracks and change the volume which is great, this headset can also be used for gaming too which also works really well and also be used with your tablet and mobile phone and all the controls work just fine all the time.

Buddyphones school plus wireless headphones for kids. Techbuzzireland

The mic also works well not that kids would be taking any calls however for gaming it does a decent job too and the fact it can be removed is a real bonus.

BuddyPhones School+ offers 3 SafeAudio settings to choose from. With the special StudyMode it can be tailored to the child’s educational needs, at home or at school. The new look has super comfortable fabric headband and sports all new style housing with dedicated sticker area. Their patented StudyMode helps isolate voices from other sounds, producing crisper, clearer vocals for studying or watching  lessons. With the dual connection feature, the headphones can be used both wirelessly or wired, meaning there’s no interruption  from your favourite video or music if the battery runs low.

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How will the rise of electric vehicles affect the oil industry?

If you told us a decade ago that electric and hybrid cars would account for 10% of the registered vehicles on UK roads, we probably would have been sceptical. However, this figure released in 2020 shows that the electric vehicle revolution is well underway. 

These sustainable alternatives are becoming more affordable and widely available. More and more car manufacturers are bringing out sustainably powered vehicles to meet the rising demand for these eco-alternatives. 

To help to combat climate change, the hope is that all gasoline, petrol and diesel vehicles will eventually be phased out, replaced by sustainably-fuelled alternatives. The government plans to ban the sale of all new petrol and diesel vehicles by 2030, meaning that these oil-fuelled vehicles will depreciate, causing more people to purchase electric cars. The question is — what will this mean for the oil industry? 

The refinement of oil  

Oil is the most actively traded commodity and is incredibly versatile, refined to create heating oil to warm our homes, to make petroleum to fuel our cars, to make jet fuel so that we can travel, and is used in the manufacturing of many everyday products. 

Oil is a fossil fuel, and though we are reliant on them for the majority of our energy needs, this will have to change. They will eventually run out and are one of the biggest contributors to climate change. 

It is apparent that a shift away from fossil fuels towards greener, more sustainable energy sources is the goal, but this will be a gradual change which will require time and a global adaptation to accept alternatives. 

A short-term solution to help combat the detrimental effects of oil refinement on the climate, was to place restrictions on the process to reduce emissions. These new rules required refiners to cut the amount of sulphur used in many of the fuels that they produce. This has caused many refiners to turn to light sweet crude oil. This grade has a naturally lower sulphur content than alternatives and therefore, releases fewer contaminants into the air that we breath.

In the near future, experts predict that the oil market will benefit greatly from development of weaker economies, particularly rapidly expanding Asian economies. As a result, oil trading on Plus500 for example, through a financial derivative, will still be viable and could prove to be a profitable investment, if you take the time to conduct sufficient research and make strategic decisions.

As smaller economies grow and become more prosperous, more individuals who reside there will be able to purchase their own vehicle. In fact, the International Energy Agency’s World Energy Outlook (WEO) propose that the total cars owned in the world could double in the next 20 years — reaching 1.8 billion vehicles. 

If the experts are right and this vehicle growth comes to fruition, it is likely that the world’s demand for oil could also double within the next 20 years, which is great news for oil traders, but not so great for the environment.

The majority of this growth is likely to come from developing countries. Therefore, though the number of electric cars will also increase significantly, it is likely that they will still only account for less than a tenth of the world’s vehicles. 

The rise of electric vehicles

Although electric vehicles are not likely to take over the world in the next 20 years, their effect on the oil industry in the more distant future is inevitable. Electric vehicles may be becoming a more common presence on our roads, but our petrol and diesel vehicles are also working harder to become more environmentally friendly. 

The efficiency of these oil-powered vehicles has improved significantly in the last decade and is only likely to continue to improve as long as they are permitted to be sold. A more efficient vehicle will mean that it consumes less fuel, which could subsequently decrease the demand for oil. 

It is the hope of environmental experts that electric vehicles will eventually contribute to the demise of the oil industry. However, because of their hefty price tags and the fact that the world is currently so heavily reliant on oil-powered vehicles, they are likely to still only account for a small percentage of the world’s total vehicles in 2035.  

For the next 20 years at least, electric vehicles are very unlikely to affect the oil industry. Although these sustainable vehicles are becoming more prominent on the roads in more developed countries, it is the growth of lower economically developed countries that should continue to fuel the industry for the next couple of decades.