Esports Betting 2022 – What can we expect?

The end of the year is just around the corner and we all know that means; the whole world is currently at the tips of its toes itching to see what new trends & quirks the world of tech innovation is going to have to offer for us throughout the coming year. Thousands of companies within numerous industries such as gaming are working at overdrive to bring us all new ideas to enhance our experiences and take their industries to the next level. The Esports industry has been growing massively throughout 2021 and has become closely intertwined with the betting industry, creating a massive partnership that’s bound to grow and improve as time passes.

Just to give you a vague idea of how fast the esports industry is growing, in 2020 the total revenue generated by Esports was around 950 million US Dollars, while in 2021, it went up with over 100 million USD, capping at $1,087,000,000,000 (1.09 billion).

The biggest advancements we have seen so far in the Esports & betting scenes.

 

Esports – Audience Engagement

Events are becoming bigger than ever and have become a widely accessible global phenomena. One of the biggest improvements Esports competitions have seen throughout this year was an outstanding increase in audience engagement. Not only have they improved and widely spread numerous online platforms to stream esports tournaments, they have also become accessible on live television, specific league websites, and even social media. This has increased the industry’s reach well enough to project a very attractive future for the world of Esports and those who are knee deep in it. 

Betting – Interpretation of modern technological advancements

The online betting scene has become safer and more trustworthy than ever before with regards to online security and fairness. There are also plenty of review websites that list the safest betting sites in Ireland, assuring you that you’re not being scammed as you bet on your favourite esports gamers with the hopes of getting it right and coming out with a nice little profit. Not only have blockchain technologies allowed us to constantly observe every single live transaction and win that takes place in real-time, we are also seeing betting companies set the bar for all kinds of services, such as live streaming, customer service, payment options, mobile use as an alternative for computers and more.

What will the esports betting scene be like next year?

Larger events, more skilled players, more tournaments and competitions, as well as all the leagues we know and love from the past few years. All the classic games which are widely renowned in the Esports betting scene aren’t going anywhere, anyone who has interest in the industry would know which games we’re talking about;

Counter Strike:Global Offensive (CSGO)

The classic PC-exclusive competitive first person shooter is anticipated to take flight in the competitive gaming betting scene once more for its 10th anniversary, after holding a solid gamers & bettors community since 2012, is set to be amongst the biggest titles to lead the Esports betting industry next year. The game even has its own global leagues such as the ESL Pro Tour, already set on calendars for 2022.

Dota 2

One of the most popular games to ever set foot in the Esports world, Dota 2, will surely be returning  next year with all kinds of tournaments thanks to its particularly competitive playstyle. The International Dota 2 championships earn competitors millions of dollars and they will keep growing in popularity as the profitability of the industry rises. Dota 2 also has numerous events in preparation to keep us entertained throughout the next year.

 

We might also be seeing some newer games enter the scene

Halo Infinite

This might be the only XBOX classic title that we will ever see in the global esports betting world, since Microsoft have now made XBOX games accessible on PC. We haven’t really seen much of the past Halo titles in the competitive Esports industry, however the all new Halo Infinite is anticipated to be a game changer to the Esports world.

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According to the Olympic community, the Asian Games of 2022 will also host an Esports event, featuring debut games such as Dream Three Kingdoms 2, Hearthstone, Street Fighter V, PUBG mobile version, and more! 

The leagues confirmed for next year

2022 is set to be jam-packed with all kinds of events to fuel the Esports industry with more hype and popularity than ever before. Some of the competitions which we are sure to be seeing next year due to already having confirmed dates can be found below;

 

  • One Esports Dota 2 World Pro Invitational – Jakarta – 01/01/2022
  • 2022 Perfect World DPC Winter: Division 1 – China – 03/01/2022
  • 2021 DreamHack SC2 Masters: Last Chance – Online – 13/01/2022
  • 2022 League Championship Series – USA – 14/01/2022 

 

Tech Review – CLCKR Saffiano Stand & Grip Case for iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max

Need a new case for your iPhone 13 Pro or Pro max the Saffiano stand and grip case from CLCKR is one to check out, these cases allow you to get an extra grip on your device which is important as a drop would be expensive, not only that you get additional protection and also you can leave your phone in the case to consume media in both vertical and horizontal mode which is really handy and convenient.

There is also a lip around the front of the device which means you can place it face down, the camera area is well protected and the keys work really well too, all ports are accessible and overall this is a really nice case to have at your disposal giving you protection and an easier way to consume media and they also look good too.

CLCKR saffiano stand and grip case techbuzzireland

Features

  • Clickable into portrait and landscape stand mode for easy viewing
  • Easy one-hand usage for screen optimization
  • Slim & protective, with a Saffiano style, cross hatch effect exterior
  • Drop tested from up to 2m/6.6 ft
  • Wireless charging compatible (Excludes MagSafe Accessories)
  • Antimicrobial Protection kills up to 99.99% of germs (iPhone 12/13 range only)

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ZHIYUN Announces Huge Christmas Deals of Gimbals up to 50% off

ZHIYUN, the world’s leading professional gimbal brand for filmmakers with smartphones to studio cameras, is excited to announce huge deals over the Christmas period 2021 (December 15th-December 30th). There are discounts of up to 50% across its range of popular smartphone gimbals and professional-grade video making accessories, available only at ZHIYUN’s Amazon store and direct from the ZHIYUN Store.

Great Deals on the Latest SMOOTH Q3

Allowing you to create and capture fascinating footage with easy to use, intelligent interactions the SMOOTH-Q3 offers a smarter experience to shoot livestreams, photos and films. With the SMOOTH-Q3, a smartphone is all you need to make a great work of art with amazing effects and its whole-new ergonomic design suits single-handed use with ease. Grab the SMOOTH Q3 now with 16% off, at just £69.99, or the SMOOTH Q3 Combo at only £88.99 after 22% off!

Learn More: http://www.zhiyun-tech.com/en/product/detail/414

Upgrade to Pro with the WEEBILLL 2

For prosumer and professional users, the WEEBILLL 2 range offers quick responsiveness and a new touch-screen with advanced options. The powerful WEEBILLL 2 introduces an Infineon-powered stabilizer, along with an upgraded algorithm and new image transmission experience that together creates an exceptional experience for filmmakers. Get your hands on the WEEBILLL 2 range now, with up to 18% discounts bringing your entry to professional filmmaking down to just £429.99.

Learn More: http://www.zhiyun-tech.com/en/product/detail/425

Get Xtra Fun with a SMOOTH 50% Discount!

Want to record every precious moment, quick and simple? SMOOTH X needs no tedious installation, no balance adjustment, no cumbersome storage. Its compact size is backpack friendly and powerful features like the ZY Cami App upgrades your daily smartphone vlogging and filmmaking. Capture timelapse, slow-mo, pano and flick between portrait and landscape in a pinch. At just £29.99 for the SMOOTH X, £39.99 for the SMOOTH X package and £45.99 for the SMOOTH XS, they’re super tempting to snap right up.

Learn More: https://www.zhiyun-tech.com/en/product/detail/74

From Selfie to Studio – ZHIYUN has a lot to offer!

ZHIYUN is offering discounts to round up the year whether you’re just catching family moments, a budding streamer or professional filmmaker, get better results with ZHIYUN:

Up to 37% off the CRANE M2 series of professional, handheld gimball and the CRANE 2 series (CRANE 2S, CRANE 2S Combo, CRANE 2S Pro), while the CRANE 3S series (CRANE 3S, CRANE 3S Pro) offers up to 30% discounts.

Up to 25% discounts on WEEBILLL S series for dSLR cameras, while the WEEBILL 2 series is available with up to 18% discounts (WEEBILL 2, WEEBILL 2 Combo, WEEBILL 2 Pro/Pro+).

Up to 34% off the popular SMOOTH series for smartphones including the 3-axis adjustable SMOOTH Q line (SMOOTH Q2, SMOOTH Q3, SMOOTH Q3 Combo) and upgrade your selfies with the SMOOTH X series that features up to 50% discounts.

The wide range of discounts gives filmmakers of all capabilities plenty of choice to upgrade their videography experiences going into 2022.

How to Buy

Promotional period: December 15 to December 30, 2021.

Available online from: Amazon ZHIYUN and ZHIYUN Store

Product

Discounted Price

Normal Price

Discount

SMOOTH Q3

£69.99

£85

16%

SMOOTH Q3 Combo

£88.99

£105

22%

WEEBILL 2

£429.99

£509

18%

WEEBILL 2 Combo

£508.99

£589

15%

WEEBILL 2 Pro

£679.99

£809

17%

WEEBILL 2 Pro+

£859.99

£979

9%

SMOOTH Q2

£89

£139

34%

CRANE M2

£179

£259

37%

SMOOTH X

£29.99

£59.99

50%

SMOOTH X package

£39.99

£69.99

43%

SMOOTH XS

£45.99

£74.99

33%

WEEBILL S

£269

£369

25%

WEEBILL S Image Transmission Package

£349

£559

23%

CRANE 3S

£509

£729

28%

CRANE 3S Pro

£799

£1,149

30%

CRANE 2S

£349

£599

37%

CRANE 2S Combo

£389

£649

34%

CRANE 2S Pro

£499

£739

33%

Tech Review – Poly Sync 20 conference speaker

The Poly Sync 20 is slim and portable, IP64 dust and water resistant,conference speaker  with up to 20 hours of battery life  This has clear buttons on the outside and a  programmable button which can be set to a favorite function. The box is bland in terms of the brown basics with limited information on the packaging.

Battery:

  • Battery Type: Lithium-ion
  • Battery Capacity: 3200 mAH
  • Talk time: up to 20 hours
  • Charge Time: 4 hours

Controls and lights 

Setup:

The setup can be used similar to a swiss army knife with  multiple options.  This can be used as 3 options of bluetooth , dongle, or cable connection. The setup is made easier as included with a non removable  USB cable to be plugged into a USB charger to charge or connect as required. Alternative used via bluetooth to a phone or Laptop. Or via the supplied usb dongle. Each option connection to a phone or windows laptop seamlessly worked as expected.  The setup works with voice control for Siri, Google Assistant, Cortana Press 

 

Compatibility

Slight niggle:

The kit comes with a USB dongle with a pouch inside the carry case, the dongle could fall out over time and would prefer to see a zip / fastener to prevent the loss on the USB dongle. 

Audio:

When used as a Loudspeaker, for your day to day music  the  frequency  response of the Poly Sync 20 is  80 Hz to 20 kHz, the low end on the frequency spectrum between 20Hz to 80Hz is ideal for music  but lacking  on this  unit . 

To give a comparison Amazon Alexa has  a frequency range of 30Hz to 24kHz while it does not have the features on this  multi unit kit . Overall the lower frequency is only observed by an avid music fan, but not pronounced on its primary use of a conference speaker / mic kit . 

Overall

The unit is a multipurpose speaker, conference unit which as expected from the Poly brand ( Previously Plantronics) has great audio and ease of use in connection. This unit came with minimum fuss in terms of accessories , carry case, USB dongle , carry strap with a hardwired USB cable resulting in a universal kit option for hybrid use in any environment . The features in terms of MS teams approved, various  colours, red on mute , green in use or light bar to view the volume level is practical in any meeting. The kit has been used in noisy environments with industrial machinery in the background and again the background was suppressed ensuring the conversations and accents were heard no matter where sitting in the room. The portable option to fit into a Laptop bag and carrier around gave  additional convenience in the use of this speaker. This is a kit which is highly recommended in terms of ease of use,  portability , multipurpose options , from a known quality brand, hard to fault this kit. 

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Chance to win an iPhone for free from TORRAS on Christmas Day!

Join TORRAS Christmas game ‘Bounty Hunter’ and win the Christmas gift pack-iPhone 13 Pro Max, COOLIFY, 2 TORRAS cases, 1 screen protector, 1 Magsafe charger.

The game is available between Dec 11th and Dec 25th.

Now the game begins!

#TORRASANTA is coming to celebrate Christmas Day with you, he has 5 mystery boxes in his backpack. And what’s next?

Step 1 (Required): Shop on www.torraslife.com from Dec 11th to Dec 25th and #TORRASANTA will put a mystery box in each shipping parcel.

Step 2:  Try to figure out the contents of those 5 boxes, you could share the box you get on the social media and directly get involved in discussion of mystery boxes. See an example below:

Step 3: Click the button, ‘Start Game’, and submit your answers.

The first one who uncovers all 5 mystery boxes can win the gift pack. 

Winner will be announced on @torras_global on Dec 31st.

(tips: it is NOT a single-player game)

Go hunting for the treasures now!  Christmas Event Link: https://torraslife.com/bounty-hunter/

Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/torras_global/

Twelve South launches new StayGo Mini USB-C hub

Twelve South, an innovative Apple accessories designer, today introduces the StayGo Mini USB-C Hub. StayGo Mini provides four additional ports including a headphone jack, USB-A, USB-C (for pass through power) and HDMI port so that users can easily connect and power their most essential accessories. Being able to easily access external hard drives, connect a display, use a keyboard or Magic Trackpad and other peripherals using StayGo Mini will make editing video, photos or polishing presentations on iPad Air, iPad Pro or MacBook much more convenient and efficient.
iPads are fantastic multimedia tools but there are limitations when it comes to connecting accessories to them. StayGo Mini solves this by giving users four neatly arranged ports for must-have accessories, like studio headphones, a display or a keyboard. StayGo Mini is also perfect for MacBook users wanting to connect a back-up hard drive, USB drive, external display or other peripherals to their device
Users can connect StayGo Mini directly to their iPad or use the included 0.5 metre-long cable. The handy cable enables users to connect this little hub to their iPad without removing their case, or place it below a monitor or Magic Keyboard for an improved desk setup. StayGo Mini can be used like a dock to quickly connect and disconnect everything at once.
Small and compact, StayGo Mini is perfect for anyone on the go. Having it snapped onto an iPad provides the freedom to connect peripherals as needed or they could use the pass-through power to charge an iPad, iPhone or AirPods.
The StayGo Mini is available now for £54.99 from Amazon. For those who would like additional ports, the original StayGo, also available from Amazon for £99.99 has eight of them.

Stay connected with Tesco Mobile this Christmas and tips from Webwise

‘Tis the season to embrace the spirit of connectedness and with a new mobile phone topping the wish list of over 40% of Irish adults (aged 18- 34) this Christmas, Tesco Mobile has revealed a range of great value, last minute offers available across leading handsets in-store and online, with some handy hints on how to manage your screen time this festive season.

Reflecting on the top tips developed by internet safety experts Webwise, Tesco Mobile customers are invited to Use their Smartphone for Good, Be digitally Inclusive and remember to Switch Off over the festive period, as a survey conducted by Ireland’s largest virtual network operator found that nearly two thirds (62%) of adults planned to use their handset to connect with loved ones on the big day.

Inspired by the range of supportive resources available to view for free at webwise.ie, Tesco Mobile is highlighting three handy hints to help families across Ireland get the most from their handsets this season.

  1. Use your Smartphone for Good. Consider what you do online and allocate time for online learning, research and creativity. Find out more about a subject you’re interested in or connect with like-minded communities to upskill and expand your network.
  2. With one in ten (40%) adults claiming to have educated a loved one on how to use their smartphone during the pandemic, joining in has never been more important. Be Digitally Inclusive and set some time aside as a family to stream a seasonal movie and discover the online world together.
  3. Switch Off. Mobile technology has enabled us to work smarter, play together and connect when we’re forced to be apart, but taking time for on and offline activities is important, with half (50%) of adults surveyed still planning to shop in-store for the perfect Christmas gift.

Whether you’re scrolling or strolling for those seasonal specials, Tesco Mobile has something for everyone with great value bill pay and prepay offers available in-store or online until December 28th.

Tesco Mobile Christmas Prepay Offers Include:

  • Nokia 2.4 – Was €119.99 Now €79.99 Save €40
  • Xiaomi 9AT – Was €129.99 Now €99.99 Save €30
  • Samsung Galaxy A03s – Was €159.99 Now €119.99 Save €40

Tesco Mobile Christmas Bill Pay Offers Include:

  • Samsung Galaxy S21 5G €99.99 upfront on a €50 month plan. Save €250 Was €349.99.
  • OPPO Find X3 Lite Free on a €30 month plan. Save €199.99. Was €199.99
  • Xiaomi 11 T Free on a €40 month plan. Save €199.99 Was €199.99

Check out all these unmissable Supermarket mobile deals and more at www.tescomobile.ie.

Ahead of Spiderman’s Release in Cinema’s, here are some Superhero brushes with death.

Superheroes have always had a huge appeal because of their superhuman abilities and charm. They’re able to fight their way out of almost any situation using unique combinations of strength, intelligence and their individual powers. Superhero comics and movies allow the viewer to check out of the real world for a while and escape to a fantasy where almost anything is possible. 

Having said that, there have been a few near misses and lucky escapes that seemed a little bit “too lucky”, but we won’t worry about those! When you’re reading about someone that can do almost anything you wouldn’t expect there to be space for a situation to feel too unrealistic, but that’s not the case. Here are a few of the luckiest superheroes that have escaped impossible situations on their journeys. Those that are feeling luckier than a superhero that has been able to survive a tricky situation can try their luck on these bingo sites at GamblingDeals.

Deadpool

Whether you can call Deadpool a superhero is up for debate as some people consider the character to be more of an anti-hero, but he needs to be mentioned for the ridiculous number of times that Deadpool has had a lucky escape, both in comics and films.

First of all, you need to understand his power. Deadpool has one of the most powerful healing powers in the entire Marvel Universe, and with that, you would think he’s completely invincible. Despite this, he has had so many close encounters with death that it’s a struggle to count, but of course, he always gets dragged back to the land of the living at the last moment.

From being split into four to, dying and then being restored, Deadpool has to be one of the luckiest superheroes in the Marvel Universe.

Spiderman

In between Deadpool being dead, then undead, then nearly dead, he was able to complete some missions. In one of the comics, Deadpool was hired to kill Peter Parker, Spiderman’s true identity. Deadpool believes that he needs to do it because Peter Parker has been responsible for some of the worst science projects in the universe.

Depending on where you read and who you listen to, Deadpool either accidentally kills Spiderman instead of Peter Parker (which makes absolutely no sense), or they get into a fight while Deadpool is in the middle of going on a rampage and Deadpool puts a gun under Spiderman’s chin and shoots him.

On top of this, how Spiderman is saved depends on where you read and who you listen to. In the version of the story where Deadpool somehow accidentally kills Spiderman, he has to go to hell in order to retrieve Spiderman’s soul. In the other version of the story, Deadpool can’t face watching Spiderman dying in his arms, so he mixes some of his own mutated blood with that of Spiderman in order to bring him back to life.

While neither of these stories makes a lot of sense, it’s clear that Spiderman was incredibly lucky to have survived, owing to a huge amount of plot armour!

Domino

Domino has the ability to subconsciously initiate random telekinetic acts that affect probability in her favour. While she can’t make impossible things happen, she is able to make improbable situations appear in her line of sight which causes her to have good luck, and her opponents to have bad luck.

While Domino needs to be on this list as the luckiest superhero owing to her ability to create situations in her favour and get out of sticky situations by being lucky, it’s clear that her luck does eventually run out. Domino was supposedly killed in the film Deadpool 2, but there are loads of fan theories spreading across the internet that question if she’s really dead and create space for her to come back.

Marvel DC Does Lucky Characters So Well

While the whole premise of the superhero genre is that the characters are able to fight their way out of almost every situation there are always a few scenarios where it’s unbelievable that even a superhero would survive. When it comes to getting out of a sticky situation Marvel are possibly one of the worst culprits, with “continuity” not being a word they understand. If DC ever gets into too much of a tight spot they simply reset the multiverse to start again with a clean slate. With the ability to reset the entire multiverse if things get too complicated, that makes Marvel DC superheroes are some of the luckiest characters out there. Of course, it isn’t just Marvel DC that do lucky characters well; there are a whole host of movie and comic book heroes that seem to have an endless supply of good luck.

Are Superheroes a Bit Too Lucky?

When you consider some of the scraps that superheroes have gotten themselves into; you could be forgiven for thinking that luck is on their side a little too often. After all, any superhero worth his weight in gold is a mortal enemy that is constantly plotting to bring them down – so how can they be so lucky? Well, the truth is that audiences love a good guy and they love good guys that do well. Seeing their favourite superhero succumb to a series of bad luck just won’t cut it when it comes to a hero to look up to. We want our superheroes to be flameproof, lucky and safe – otherwise, what is so super about them?

So yes, statistically they’re probably a lot luckier than the average person but then they have superhero powers and if you can’t use them for good, what‘s the point? There are lots of superhero movies due out over the next year or so, and we’re hoping that the streak of good luck continues for them all. We love seeing our favourite heroes escape situations unscathed and hope that this tradition continues in superhero comics and movies for a long time to come!

 

How has Song Streaming Changed the Music Industry?

Whether you like it or not, streaming has certainly completely changed the music industry. When you look at services such as Spotify or even Apple, you will soon see that they have made music far more affordable and that the way we listen to songs has also changed. If you want to find out more about that, then simply take a look below.

Song Writing

An increasing number of artists are now creating songs that jump right into the chorus. There are no instrumentals, beat drops, bridges or anything else of the sort. This is efficiency at its finest and it is because artists know where you are going to fast forward to hear the main part of the song. Back in the day, things never used to work this way. People had set structures that they would work to when creating songs and this would help them to make sure it had a solid structure. Now things are far different.

Content Delivery

Streaming has also changed the way that we access music. At one point, if you wanted to hear a new CD, you would have to go to your local shop and hope that they have it available. You would also have to wait until the shop opened before you could even make your purchase. Now things have changed and you don’t need to wait until a store is open. You can access what you want, at the time of its release, wherever you are. The casino industry for example has changed a lot because of this movement as well. You once could only gamble at a licensed stone foot establishment, but now you can play a huge range of games online – at sites such as the online casino Netbet platform – instantly.

Social Media

Communication, especially on social media, is very quick. This trend is having a huge impact on the way that various artists interact with their audiences. If you look at the opening track on the latest Kanye West album, you will soon see that it is called “I Thought about Killing you”. It sounds like it is an Instagram story, but in the first half of the song, it would seem that Kanye is not speaking in time or following the beat. He’s thinking out loud, and it is no surprise that this trend is catching on quickly with millennial rappers. The SoundCloud movement is big, and it’s taking over far faster than you think.

Smaller Streaming Profits

When you stream something, the artist will get way less when compared to if you bought their CD. Lil Uzi Vert actually only got around $.005 every time the song was streamed. His hit song XO Tour Llif3 was streamed a total of 1.3 billion times. With streams paying such small amounts of profit, musicians no longer have the motivation to create long songs, and this is really working against everyone in the music business. It is certainly a new movement, and it looks like it’s sticking around for a while.