Dell Technologies has today unveiled a new app that allows users to replace common parts on selected Dell computers through an Augmented Reality (AR) experience with step-by-step instructions.
With smart phones already ingrained in everyday lives, Dell created a free application available on both IOS and Android that provides a step-by-step augmented reality experience to help customers replace parts on their Dell systems.
Dell’s AR Assistant guides users through servicing and repair procedures for more than 100 Dell PCs and servers in seven different languages. Dell is currently working to add over 20 additional systems by the end of the summer.
The app’s development was fast tracked during the early months of the pandemic when technicians were unable to visit people’s homes. Currently the use of the Dell AR Assistant is dependent on proper diagnosis first, then ordering parts through our technical support team. Dell’s plan is to make parts more readily and easily available for sale online for an even easier customer experience.
Dell provides product manuals and related resources online – and has for well over a decade. This includes downloads for software, drivers, BIOS, firmware, OS and security patches. The Dell AR Assistant is a natural extension of the manuals – in an easy-to-follow, customer-friendly format that can accessed from anywhere. AR Assistant users can see their devices and how to repair them using mixed reality and informational overlays on the machine being repaired, leveraging a smartphone camera. The app also has an augmented clone technology on select systems, which displays a cloned server in any desired space and allows a full 360 degree interaction with amazing realism.
Tara Gale, Client Solutions Country Lead, Dell Technologies Ireland, said: “Repairability continues to be a priority for us at Dell Technologies. As we know users want more control over their devices – including repairs. As a longtime champion of repairability, Dell has changed the game with a first-of-its-kind augmented reality app for IT repairs, the Dell AR Assistant. Our aim is to enable consumers to easily repair devices themselves where they are able to – and ultimately we’re looking to reduce repair time for issues that can be resolved by the users themselves, with a little help from Dell. We are excited to extend repairability to our customers directly and help them extend the life of their systems. Ease of repair is a win for our customers and the environment – and we’re proud to enable the next generation of consumer repairability with the Dell AR Assistant.”
The Dell AR Assistant also upholds Dell’s wide-reaching and longstanding commitment to sustainability. By making parts more accessible, replaceable and reusable, products can exhaust fewer resources and let users keep more circular materials in the economy. This is in line with Dell’s core tenets – repairability and sustainability – which were also reflected in Concept Luna, announced earlier this year.
For more information on the Dell AR assistant, visit Dell’s FAQ or take a look at quick demonstration of how the app works here.
For those not interested in making the repairs themselves, Dell has other repairs options – visit the Dell Tech Support page for more information.
Need to spruce up and protect your Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra well a company called ESR has some ideas which does just that, cases for the S22 ultra are not hard to find however lens protectors is a newish thing these days and something you do need to look into, I found out the hard way with my iPhone 13 pro earlier this year and had to fork out a pretty penny to get one of the lenses repaired which cracked somehow and with the phones out now today with huge humps on the rear or lenses simply not protected perhaps now is time more should look into offering lens protection.
The case first of all is simple and clean and offers full protection of the device front and rear, this does also work when the lens protectors are fitted so there is no worry here thinking the case won’t fit of you get both. The case also comes with a metal kickstand and it is not plastic in which many cases with a kickstand are so there is a better offering here straight away, all ports are available as expected and it does work with wireless chargers too, you have no need to remove the case from your phone and enjoy media both horizontally and vertically. There is a lip on the front which enables you to leave your phone face down, the keys work well too with nice travel and function well all the time. You also get additional grip with the case which is helpful and you should check these new Samsung phone cases for sale.
The lense protectors are great and an easy install to with how this was presented it looks like the whole camera hump was removed in the pack and you simply sit on top of the existing set up on your phone and apply some pressure and peel off and that is it, for a first time install myself it was nice to see and I would recommend anyone that has phones that have a similar lens setup to invest in this product.
International money transfer and foreign exchange services provider OFX has announced the establishment of OFX Payments Ireland Limited as its European HQ in Dublin. The announcement comes as the company is targeting Ireland and the EU as growth markets for its business. OFX recently announced Maeve McMahon as its CEO and growth leader for the region.
OFX expects to create an additional 15 jobs at the Dublin base to manage its European operations. The Irish based operation will include compliance, risk, finance, operations, and sales. Following the successful migration of the European business from the UK entity post Central Bank of Ireland authorisation, the Irish operation will be responsible for managing the European portfolio.
OFX offers an innovative and competitive alternative to banks for businesses who trade across borders and to consumers who send money overseas. The establishment of the European HQ in Dublin comes at a time when other financial organisations are leaving the market and customers are seeking alternative service providers.
Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Sydney, Australia, the company has eight offices across the world with more than 650 staff. OFX helps businesses and consumers make international money transfers at great rates in over 50 currencies, across 170 countries. Through its ‘digital + human’ business model, OFX complements its simple, self-service online platform with 24/7 localised customer support. Customers can speak to staff (called OFXperts) anytime, day or night. OFX also specialises in currency risk management for SMEs who trade overseas, helping businesses to protect themselves from the risk associated with volatile currency markets.
The Irish operation, OFX Payments Ireland Limited, is a wholly owned subsidiary of OFX Group Limited and is located at Fitzwilliam Court, 2 Leeson Close, Dublin 2, D02 YW24, Ireland. A team of key senior personnel have already been hired including the CEO, Head of Risk and Compliance, Compliance Associate, Head of Finance and Operations, a Finance and Operations Manager and several Business Development Managers and Executives.
Minister of State at the Department of Finance, Seán Fleming TD, said “I’m delighted that OFX has chosen Ireland as its location for its European Headquarters. These new positions are particularly welcome as the Government seeks to grow Ireland’s status as a global hub for fintech. Ireland is a really attractive destination for financial services, due in a large part to our strong talent pool and expertise in the sector. The very best of luck to the entire team and I look forward to following their success into the future.”
In Dublin at the announcement global CEO of OFX Skander Malcolm said “We are excited by the opportunities for growth in our business in Ireland and across the EU region. Establishing an office in Ireland is a key part of our strategy for growing in the region and gives us an excellent base from which to manage our operations. OFX is about helping businesses access great exchange rates and trade across borders with ease. And we want to help businesses protect themselves and manage risk in their currency transactions. In the volatile environment we’re currently in, this is even more important.”
IDA Ireland’s Head of International Financial Services, Kieran Donoghue, said: “This investment by OFX is a welcome addition to the already strong online foreign exchange, international money transfer and payments ecosystem which has developed here. As an innovative and fast-growing financial services company, OFX will further enhance Ireland’s reputation as a location for Financial Services, Technology, Content and Fintech companies from the Asia-Pacific region. I wish to thank OFX for their investment and wish them every success and our continuing support as they develop their business from Ireland.”
There’s nothing like coming home after a hard day and chilling. When we were children, the best way for most of us to relax and unwind was by playing computer games. Remember running straight to the computer right after coming from school and spending the whole evening playing some games with your friends?
Well, for some, this didn’t change. Even though our parents used to scold us every time we wanted to spend some time playing games, some of us still have this little kid inside who wants to spend time in front of the computer.
Of course, now it is much harder to make some time for playing because of the amount of homework. Thus, students might think, “I wish I could just pay someone to write my paper on EssayPro?” and this is the brightest idea! So why don’t you seize this opportunity and use the advantage of services that are designed especially for students so that they can simplify their student lives and make time for the things they like?
Contrary to the widespread belief about “rotting brains,” playing video games helps keep the mind in shape, teaches useful everyday skills, and develops logic and attention. In addition, games help to chill out and relieve stress. In this article, we want to share some cool video games that will brighten up your dull evening after a hard day.
Fuser
If you want to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of an endless party and create your awesome mixes in front of a gigantic crowd to earn popularity and recognition, this one is the perfect match for you. You just need to create a character – a cool DJ and then tour around the world. Fuser’s plot is not a complicated one.
The basic gameplay concept is very easy to understand. Just run a few recordings on your DJ console to add parts of different songs into the mix as the music plays. Then, make sure they are perfectly timed and meet the audience’s preferences and interests. And when you have unlocked enough music, you can grab a box of records from two dozen songs, create your own freestyle mix, and share it with other players.
The basic idea is to place new tracks at just the right moment to play the mix. You will be gradually introduced to the basic mechanics. At first, you just change the records in the process of creating the mix according to the demands of the audience. And gradually, the process gets more complicated.
You will have to hit the rhythm clearly and combine the colored instrument symbols for the best result. By the way, the game features both real-life tracks and artists, as well as Harmonix-created fictional artists and their works.
Racing Games
It’s hard to believe, but ten years ago, racing seemed like a dying genre. Today, there are many titles on the market, from simple arcades to more complicated ones with fine-tuned physics and photorealistic graphics.
We found 4 best racing games at the moment:
Forza Horizon 5
Year after year, the Forza series hits the top of the racing games, and 2021 was no exception. The fifth part of this famous racing series is packed with content. This time, players are allowed to drive in sunny Mexico. The size of the available space surpasses all that the studio Playground Games have released so far. The variety of locations will not disappoint. It has a lot of interesting tracks, allowing you to enjoy the sights of Mexican nature during the races.
F1 2021
F1 2020 was the best Formula One game ever, including everything every fan of the format wanted. It was hard to think of what else the developers could add to release an updated version. But the designers from Codemasters studio made miracles. The F1 2021 is an improved version of the previous one by almost all parameters.
There is a story mode, but the campaign takes about 5-6 hours. The plot adds a lot of excitement to the process because there is an opponent that really motivates you to win. You shouldn’t expect any revelations from the storyline. But it is a race, so it would be silly to count on more.
Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered
The original NFS: Hot Pursuit was released back in 2010. Since then, the genre hasn’t stopped evolving, and several great franchises have appeared on the market. Can a game that is more than 10 years old compete with the newest representatives of the genre? Sure it can. The Hot Pursuit remaster came out in 2020, but even today, it deserves a place among the best races on the market. Once again, the game confirms that it was one of the best parts of the Need for Speed franchise.
Hot Wheels Unleashed
Hot Wheels Unleashed is a typical arcade game. The good thing is that you don’t need a lot of time to get used to the controls. In a couple of hours, you will hold down the accelerator, cleverly bypassing opponents. But it has its own nuances. The ability to control your car well during the jumps will allow you to avoid unnecessary collisions and sometimes even cut the road. Fast, beautiful, and at the same time, an unusual race. If you prefer arcade games, you should definitely try Hot Wheels Unleashed. But fans of realistic races will probably get bored with this one pretty quickly.
Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds
The visuals of Cross Worlds certainly can’t be complained about. It’s still the same trademark Ghibli style, despite the fact that the studio has once again worked on the cutscenes. This point alone is enough to attract the attention of anime gamers and make them look away from Genshin Impact, The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross, and the like.
The effect is fixed by the graphics on the Unreal Engine 4. Koreans have tried to keep the magic of Ghibli with its characters, whether they are people (characters and NPC) or mobs. Except that the locations are often rather plain. The verdict is a beautiful one.
The soundtrack is also on par. How else could it be if the composer of the Cross Worlds was Hisaishi Joe, a loyal associate of Miyazaki Hayao of the music world? If you like anime with subtitles, you can safely enjoy the Japanese voiceover while playing.
The Sims
For more than fifteen years, The Sims series has brought joy to millions of people from different countries. The series has become a globally recognized phenomenon in the field of interactive entertainment. The Sims allows playing with life, creating virtual characters, controlling their lives, and telling exciting stories.
The Sims fan community is one of the most active gaming communities in the world, with over 20 million fans across social media. Over the past year, fans have downloaded hundreds of millions of content created by other players.
Because The Sims has unique gameplay and amazing gameplay content created through creative alliances with leading brands and popular artists, everyone can find something of interest in them on any gaming platform.
This is an open, delightfully beautiful fantasy world full of mysteries and riddles, funny creatures, and fascinating stories. The opening movie shows two heroes – brother and sister – fighting against some goddess. At a certain point, the characters (the brother and sister) will meet an unknown goddess who will later send one of them to the world of Teyvat. The hero loses his memory and knows only that he/she must find a relative.
The developers have not been shy about calling themselves “otaku,” which is a common word for anime fans. Admittedly, they truly understand the peculiarity of the anime culture, so Genshin Impact can rightfully consider itself the king of the genre at the moment. In a year of existence, Genshin Impact has broken every conceivable record of profit and popularity.
Summing Up
If you want to unwind yourself and spend time with pleasure, you can just play video games. Don’t overthink that playing is just a waste of time. Instead, it will help you to get rid of your daily routine and stress. Give a shot at the games listed above by choosing the perfect one for you.
Pioneer DJ, a world-class manufacturer of DJ equipment, announces an upcoming series of workshops to celebrate the LGBTQI+ community. Throughout the months of June, July, and August, aspiring DJs and producers from the LGBTQI+ community will have the chance to learn new skills and gain insight into effective ways to pursue a career in music at the in-person workshops in the UK.
Workshop topics include: An Introduction to DJing, An Introduction to Scratching, and an Introduction to Production, and there will be some special community events held in London. Participants will learn to use Pioneer DJ equipment under the guidance of DJ schools, Pioneer DJ product experts, and international artists including Kanedo, Klaranov, Eka Scratch, and more.
The first workshop will take place on 11th June 2022 at On The Rise DJ Academy in London, with more scheduled throughout the summer in both London and Manchester. Check out all the dates, times, and locations for the workshops and sign up here.
Special thanks go to our incredible partners for supporting this celebratory moment and facilitating workshops and training: Make Me A DJ, Boxpark Wembley, On The Rise, Reason Studios, Point Blank, Amplify Academy and Vibra Music School. For more information, head to www.pioneerdj.com.
ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) has announced the ROG Phone 6: For Those Who Dare virtual event, which will unveil the latest generation ROG Phone 6 series, and a new lineup of gaming accessories and gaming headphones. The event will also include an exclusive and exciting live gaming show match, featuring well-known influencers competing to win on the new ROG Phone 6 series. The online-only event will take place on July 5, 2022 at 20:00 p.m. CST.
At the event, ROG will announce the much-anticipated ROG Phone 6, featuring the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 5G Platform and a Samsung AMOLED display. When combined with exclusive ROG tuning technology, the ROG Phone 6 achieves an impressive 165Hz refresh rate, introducing a new era for gaming smartphone performance, and giving gamers the competitive edge. The ROG Phone 6 also features an exciting space-inspired new look, unique features, an impressive ecosystem of accessories, and an exciting array of gaming headphones. Working in concert with the impressive raw performance of the ROG Phone 6 series, a new cooling system offers unmatched capabilities for those who dare to win.
The ROG Phone 6: For Those Who Dare virtual event will introduce new technologies, faster speeds, and a large ecosystem of products and accessories to create the most immersive gaming experiences. To see the ROG Phone 6 series in action, attendees can stay after the show for an exclusive gaming show match featuring well-known influencers. Join in online as ROG unveils the new ROG Phone 6 series at https: https://rog.asus.com/uk/event/ROG-Phone-6/.
WiFi 6 is an incredibly revolutionary piece of technology that is waiting for us just around the corner, and when you factor in the number of benefits it is going to be able to bring to the average person, it goes without saying that WiFi 6 is going to be world-altering.
Although, it seems as though information surrounding this topic is relatively sparse as of late, and in fact, few people seem to even know of WiFi 6’s existence. Well, we intend to change that. In this article, we will be telling you everything you need to know about WiFi 6, as well as going over a few of its most notable upgrades over its predecessors.
Increased Speed
To cover the question of ‘what is WiFi 6?’ in one quick sweep; WiFi 6 is the classic WiFi you have come to know and love, but better. There are two main advantages that WiFi 6 has over its previous iterations, with perhaps the most notable being increased speed.
Having fast WiFi is beneficial for a variety of reasons, and in reality, you probably already know why having fast WiFi is a good thing. There is not one person on this planet that would be sad to see buffering and slow loading times disappear, and the difference in speed that WiFi 6 is going to be able to give to us when compared to its predecessors is truly incredible.
No longer will you have to wait for your PA online casino sign up bonus to come through or try to skip a part of a film that just never seems to load – with WiFi 6, these issues will become a thing of the past.
Less Congestion
On top of faster speeds, another one of the primary benefits of WIFI 6 is that congestion is now going to be much less of an issue. This is going to be especially beneficial for people that have numerous WiFi users in one house – WiFi 6 is likely going to transform said people’s entire internet experience.
WiFi 6 will practically allow over double the number of people that use a single connection to connect at any given time when compared to its current capabilities, and this is going to do wonders for improving people’s satisfaction with the web. Congestion being less of a problem is huge, and once WiFi 6 rolls out, this is undoubtedly going to be one of its biggest headliners.
So, are you excited to get your hands on the new WiFi 6? We know we are. The benefits that come with WiFi 6 are just too good to ignore, and we have no doubt that a sizeable portion of you will be overjoyed to hear that your interest speeds may soon be improving astronomically.
We can’t say for sure when WiFi 6 will become widespread, but it is probably not going to be too far down the line. Either way; it’s going to be more than worth the wait. Have fun.
Fnatic, the London-based esports performance brand, in partnership with German motoring manufacturer BMW, have today unveiled a brand new Esports Performance Facility based in Berlin. The BMW x Fnatic Esports Performance Facility will feature an array of solutions designed to cater to the needs of esports professionals competing at the highest level, setting a new standard for European esports training centres.
The purpose built training centre is equipped ultra-fast broadband with top range internal networking systems and has a range of high-spec features including; an in-house gym, fully serviced kitchen with appliances supplied by Hisense, changing rooms, a relaxation and recreation area, two gaming performance rooms, a content studio, a match review room, changing rooms, BMW sim racing rig and dedicated office space.
The facility will be used extensively by the Fnatic League of Legends team as they compete in the upcoming League of Legends European Championship (LEC) Summer Season. With qualifying spots for the League of Legends World Championship on the line, Fnatic will be looking to the increased capabilities of their Esports Performance Facility to raise their game and return to the top of the LEC.
Jens Hofer, Director of Fnatic’s High Performance Unit, said: “The BMW x Fnatic Esports Performance Facility has been specifically designed to support our League of Legends players as they strive for excellence in the upcoming LEC Summer Season. We’re so excited to finally be opening the unit alongside BMW and setting a new standard for esports facilities in Europe. This facility is another step forward for our HPU as we plan our return to the top of European League of Legends”.
“It is crucial to be able to offer our players a great 360º experience that covers all their needs. That combined with the right staff in all meaningful areas like sport psychology and performance, in-game knowledge, management and content, gives our players the resources they need to be able to get to their best version.” added LOL Team Director Javier Zafra
The BMW x Fnatic Esports Performance Facility supports Fnatic’s wider esports performance strategy, which is based on eight different performance pillars. These include health, research, technology and software, in-game performance, processes and operations, youth structure, infrastructure and education. The ambition of the unit is to consistently improve the capabilities of Fnatic players by making marginal performance gains and improving results, starting with the Fnatic League of Legends team based in Berlin.
Pia Schörner, BMW Group Head of Gaming and Sponsoring, said: “We are excited to collaborate with Fnatic, one of our successful United in Rivalry teams, on the new BMW x Fnatic Esports Performance Facility. It will cover all aspects needed for a team to be able to compete at the highest level of Esports. The broad approach, ranging from players’ physical and mental health over content creation to in-game performance, is reflecting the philosophy of BMW when it comes to Esports. In addition, the facility provides the perfect stage to showcase BMW Group innovations that we will provide to support Fnatic and their players to further increase their performance. We’ll bring some exciting projects to life in the future.”
ZHIYUN, the world’s leading gimbal manufacturer, announces the launch of the ZHIYUN SMOOTH Q4 smartphone gimbal. Aimed at on-the-move lifestyle, fashion, filmmakers, live-streamers, vloggers and influencers, the new 3-axis stabilizer, is designed for super quick-shooting capabilities and ultra-creative output, day or night. We have been testing out the latest model from the company over the last few weeks and have our video review below for more,we take a look at the gimbal go through what features there is, the app and some samples.
ZHIYUN SMOOTH Q4’s brand new arm design and improved feel and grip, facilitate lightning-fast unfolding and packing. Users can switch between landscape and portrait mode, equally quickly, in a single click. Once unfolded, its 215mm built-in extendable rod allows videographers to shoot at various angles from a wider background, enriching creative options.
The ZHIYUN SMOOTH Q4 sports a double-sided powerful magnetic fill light at 5500K with four levels of adjustable brightness, meaning videographers can create the right atmosphere for cinematic storytelling, even when shooting in the dark.
Measuring 181.7 x 107.7 x 56.3mm, weighing 370g, the compact and newest member of the popular SMOOTH Q range offers unrivalled interactivity and control. Its simple, seamless one-handed operation with its multi-functional control wheel allows filmmakers to press to adjust the brightness and slide to adjust the focal length. Viewing and switching between different shooting modes has never been easier with the most intuitive indicators and a well-organised, improved control panel. Everything is within sight and at arm’s length, allowing users convenient control over the gimbal’s and smartphone parameters.
Smart Shooting functionality continues with the updated and dedicated ZY CAMI App with a brand new feature, SMART Templates BTS (Behind the Scenes). This functionality allows users to film using their selected template, which imitates the BTS camera movement showing the filmmaker how best to move the camera to shoot the template video. Users can then compare their footage side by side, on a split screen with the template after shooting footage, in order to compare them.
This, in addition to the app’s filters, music, special effects, mean your video creations can really stand out. Simply select the desired modes within the ZY CAMIi App and the SMOOTH Q4 will automatically guide videographers to create stunning masterpieces.
Additional features including SmartFollow 3.0 make sure the subject is always in the centre of the frame. Gesture Control kickstarts shooting with one simple movement towards the camera and Live Stream Master, offers face-tracking in native smartphones.
ZHIYUN SMOOTH Q4 is packed with advanced features and operational modes including Magic Clone Pano, cinematic effects that were once only available in Hollywood movies are now, a breeze to add to your creations.
