Lawn Mowing Simulator out today on PC and Xbox Series X|S. #Gaming #LawnmowingSimulator

Curve Digital and Skyhook Games are delighted to announce that Lawn Mowing Simulator, a stunning mowing simulator and detailed business management game set in the British countryside, is out today on PC and Xbox Series S|X.

The game is available now with 15% off on PC and Xbox from today until 24th August 2021.

David Harper, Co-founder of Skyhook Games said: “Lawn Mowing Simulator is lawn-mowing at its absolute best! Mowing a lawn well and efficiently is something we find immensely satisfying – and we think other people feel the same way, so we’re really excited that people now get to play Lawn Mowing Simulator in all its glory.”

“We’d like to thank our wonderful community who have supported us through the development of the game, sharing their invaluable feedback on our Discord server. We’ve been blown away by the positive sentiment and have worked incredibly hard to make the game as good as it can possibly be for launch and beyond. We hope everyone enjoys playing Lawn Mowing Simulator as much as we’ve enjoyed making it and we’re looking forward to more content to come in the future!”

About Lawn Mowing Simulator

Experience the beauty and detail of mowing the Great British countryside in Lawn Mowing Simulator, the only simulator that allows you to ride a genuine and expansive roster of real-world licensed lawn mowers from prestigious manufacturers; Toro, SCAG and STIGA as you manage your mowing business.

Lawn Mowing Simulator will feature:

  • PHYSICALLY AUTHENTIC LAWN MOWING EXPERIENCE – Execute ground checks, set your blade height, and measure your engine load as you complete a variety of contracts across Career Mode, Free Mode or Challenge Mode. Take your mowing to further heights with several attachments from stripe rollers, mulching kits, grass collectors, recyclers, flail decks and more.
  • BEAUTIFUL RURAL BRITISH COUNTRYSIDE – Lawn Mowing Simulator is set in a beautiful British countryside town. Busy residential streets, vast castle grounds, quaint cottage greens, and large equestrian fields are just some of the locations that await your mowing blades.
  • REAL WORLD LICENSED MOWER MANUFACTURERS - Toro, SCAG and STIGA front line Lawn Mowing Simulator with their real-world machines painstakingly recreated visually and physically. 12 Mowers are available in the base game, each with their own challenges, attachments and upgrades to pursue.
  • ACCURATE AND ATTENTIVE BUSINESS MANAGEMENT - Build your own lawn care business from the ground up. Purchase and upgrade your headquarters, hire employees, purchase advertising and balance the books as you grow and expand your business.

Lawn Mowing Simulator is out now on PC and Xbox Series S|X for £24.99 / €29.99 / $29.99.

 

Creative makes it personal with the launch of the Outlier Air V3. #OutlierAirV3

Creative Technology today announced the release of the Creative Outlier Air V3, the latest addition to its best-selling true wireless in-ear series.  Redesigned with a sleeker and better-fitting form factor, these sweatproof earbuds are lighter, yet feature meatier improvements from its predecessor – including beefier audio quality and battery life, ambient noise control, Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity, quad microphones and wireless charging. Above all, the Outlier Air V3 comes with the new Creative app, offering users a high level of personalization with its functions.

Creative Outlier Air V3 has upped the true wireless game yet again, and sports a midnight metallic green look to boot.  Bigger Audio, Just the Way You Like It

The Creative Outlier Air V3 has gone big on audio quality improvement, with all-new 6mm bio-cellulose drivers powering audio with detailed highs, well-balanced mids and immersive bass – perfect for keeping users pumped up through their workout routines. This is complemented by the new Ambient Mode and Active Noise Reduction features – through the Creative mobile app, users have full control if they want to be fully immersed in their music, shut out environment noise for important calls, or be more aware of their crowded surroundings when out jogging. The app also features equalizer adjustments so that users can tweak their audio anytime they want.

The touch controls on the earbuds are naturally sensitive to tap commands, which can be customized according to user preferences on the app, so that each Outlier Air V3 is truly the user’s own.

Charging Almost not Needed

Great audio simply means nothing to users if it cannot last long enough. The Creative Outlier Air V3 retains the series hallmark of great battery life, boasting up to 10 hours per charge and 40 hours in total – making it a great companion for that Netflix binge in long commutes, or a music marathon to accompany a lung-busting cycling trip.

The call quality on these earbuds has also been improved, with quad microphones (two on each earbud) enabling better voice pick-up, so that users can fully enjoy long heart-to-heart calls wherever they are.

The wearability of the Outlier Air V3 remains top-notch – these earbuds come with different soft silicone ear tip sizes designed to match varying ear shapes to achieve the optimal seal for maximum comfort. It is also lighter than ever, weighing just 5.2g.

Holographic Audio – Try It!

Creative Outlier Air V3 supports Super X-Fi READY – a free preview version of this technology, which is available through the Creative app.

Users can enjoy Super X-Fi headphone holography, which recreates a multi-speaker system soundstage, on local content inside their phones.

Super X-Fi READY does not support streaming content like YouTube, Spotify etc. For the full experience, users should consider products like SXFI AIR GAMER, SXFI TRIO or other Super X-Fi products.

Pricing and Availability

The Creative Outlier Air V3 is launching at a promotional price of £54.99 and is available at Creative.com.

For more information, visit creative.com/OutlierAirV3

STEALTH reveals new universal Nintendo Switch accessories range to coincide with OLED console launch

STEALTH, a leading UK gaming accessories manufacturer, has today revealed a new colourful, affordable yet high quality range of Nintendo Switch accessories ahead of Christmas and to coincide with the release of the new Nintendo Switch OLED console in October.

Gamers can choose from vibrant accessories, including JoyCon wheels, headsets and a travel case, in the classic Nintendo Switch colours (red, black and blue) and other variations which compliment Nintendo’s popular neon joycons.

STEALTH is releasing the range at the end of September to capitalise on the Christmas gift market as the accessories make ideal gifts for gamers who either already have a Nintendo Switch — all products are universally compatible with all Nintendo Switch models, including Switch Lite — or are being treated to a new one from Santa.

All of the headsets in the Switch range are also compatible with most other gaming consoles and gadgets, including mobile phones, laptops and computers thanks to the 3.5mm jack.

“Our range of Switch accessories will particularly appeal to parents looking for accessories for young Switch fans this Christmas,” says Laura O’Donohoe, Head of Commercial at STEALTH, “we’ve created a really fun, vibrant range that will appeal to gamers of all ages. We’ve succeeded in creating a range of products on par with Nintendo’s official range while keeping pricing affordable and accessible; all products are under the £25 mark.”

The new collection will be available from Argos (in-store and online) from September 2021 and other retail partners including Very and Amazon from October.

Products and Pricing
STEALTH Universal Nintendo Switch travel case
RRP: £6.99

Available in red, black and blue the universal travel case features a sturdy shell exterior, secure zip and STEALTH logo. The interior is made of soft cotton and has a mesh pocket to neatly house additional accessories and a divider with five cartridge slots. An internal foam adaptor is included to keep Switch Lite safe too.

STEALTH universal Switch-themed gaming headset in neon blue/red
RRP: £14.99

Communicate with friends or enjoy a private gaming experience with STEALTH’s Nintendo Switch themed headset. Compatible with all Switch models (including OLED and Lite), this headset is also multi-platform compatible and therefore can be used with PC, mobile phones and other consoles including most PS4/5 and Xbox One models (some older models may require an additional adaptor), offering excellent value for money.

The 40mm drivers offer clear sound and the flexible mic with pop filter is ideal for online gaming or hosting streams. The adjustable headband and soft foam ear cups ensure comfort during long gaming sessions. It’s also lightweight and the ear cups tilt and twist so they can be folded flat for storage and portability.

The vibrant neon blue and red colour mix is synonymous with Nintendo’s classic Switch colours, making this an ideal headset for Switch fans of all ages.

STEALTH Premium Nintendo Switch Travel kit
RRP: £19.99

This premium travel kit from STEALTH includes everything gamers need for playing Nintendo Switch on the go. This bundle includes: STEALTH’s protective Switch case with game cartridge slots in Switch’s classic red, blue and black colour scheme, matching headset with comfortable ear cups and integrated mic and a charging cable. All items in this bundle are universally compatible with all Switch models, including Switch Lite and the new OLED model.

Twin pack STEALTH Joy-Con Racing Wheels for Nintendo Switch
RRP: £7.99

Ideal for Switch gamers with a competitive streak, STEALTH’s JoyCon Racing Wheels are lightweight yet 25% bigger than standard wheels offering a truer driving experience. They feature textured grip and easy access to SL/SR buttons for ultimate usability. Compatible with all Switch models and racing games, users simply insert their JoyCons into the wheels and they’re ready to go!

STEALTH universal Switch-themed gaming headsets in white
RRP: £24.99


These stylish white Switch themed headsets are available in two different colours — one neon red and blue and the other neon green and pink — to match Nintendo’s most popular Switch JoyCon colours.

Compatible with all Switch models (including OLED and Lite), the headsets are also multi-platform compatible via the 3.5mm jack and therefore can be used with PC, mobile phones and other consoles including most PS4/5 and Xbox One models.

Both models feature a flexible, colourful microphone, soft synthetic leather ear cups and adjustable headband ideal for long gaming or streaming sessions.

6 Ecommerce Metrics To Measure Your Online Success

To Make Sure That Your Business Is Succeeding, You Will Need To Focus On Analysing The E-commerce Metrics

 

With the ever-growing supply and demand of products and services, it is not a surprise that you will notice an increase in the number of e-commerce businesses. At the same time, with the rise in the number of businesses, there is a rise in the level of competition. Taking into consideration the data you receive is going to play a vital role in ensuring that your business stays on top of its competition. While initially, your main focus will be to build a good website to launch your products, once that is done your next step should be to focus on analyzing e-commerce metrics. 

 

Once you learn how to keep track of these metrics, your business will thrive with time. You can check the performance of your business through these metrics that can help you to make informed decisions in the future. You will know better what are the strong and weak areas of your business. Below are key ecommerce metrics that you should keep in check. 

Sales Conversion Rate

Sales are the final result that every business aims to have. The sales conversion rate is the actual percentage of people who landed on your website and completed the action of actually purchasing something. This is one of the most important Key Performance Indicators for your business. You can use this e-commerce kpi guide to understand the overview of KPIs. As for the sales conversion rate, you can use the insight you get from these metrics to track your key successful areas as well as those that need improvement. You try new things to improve sales like adding quality images or writing a more informative copy. 

CLTV And CAC

The CLTV or customer lifetime value gives you an idea of the total worth of a prospective customer to a business. These metrics can be used to understand which of the customers are most valuable for your business. It will help you to estimate how much money you should spend on a particular customer in order to retain them, and how much revenue can you expect to get from them. CAC or customer acquisition cost determines what your cost will be when you want to acquire new customers for your business. Acquiring new customers is always going to be a more costly affair as compared to retaining old ones. This is because when you want new customers you will have to spend more on different and new marketing channels as well as create advertising campaigns to attract more attention. 

Average Order Value

The average amount of money spent when a customer makes an order on your website is the average order value metric. To get this figure you will need to divide the total revenue by the total number of orders you received. This can help you to determine the marketing efforts you have put in along with the pricing strategy. You can then look for ways to decrease your transaction cost and increase customer spending. 

Cart Abandonment Rate

There will be times when the customer on your website will add many items to their cart but will abandon them at the last minute. This metric is called the cart abandonment rate. If this is happening too often then you need to consider what the reason can be. This could mean that there is friction that takes place during the checkout process. For example, maybe the refund policy is not good or maybe the final charges do not add up properly. By working with the best ecommerce developers you can make sure that your checkout process is on point, hence reducing your cart abandonment rate greatly.

Revenue By Channel

 

This is another important metric that you will want to know as this can help you to check the performance of different marketing channels that you are adapting. When you know how much revenue each channel brings for you, then you can invest your money in the channel that is most beneficial and gives you the highest return on investment. For example, if you notice that the insights for running campaigns on social media are bringing more value then you should focus more on that channel. 

Page Speed And Load Time

How long your page load time is, will determine the user experience people have on your website. If your page takes a lot of time to load and is slow then it can have a very negative impact on your prospective customers as they will leave the page after being frustrated and probably shop with your competition. The bounce rate on your website will increase and this will further have a bad effect on your Google ranking. 

Paying attention to all these e-commerce metrics is going to be helpful to track your profit and revenue as well as focus on key points wherein the improvement is needed.  

FUJIFILM Launch PrintLife Digital Exhibition with Chance to win INSTAX CAMERAS and Photo Printing Vouchers

Following last year’s successful digital exhibition and a 15-year history of hosting public photo exhibitions, Fujifilm has today launched its second printlife@home exhibition to tell the stories behind the photos taken over the last year in Europe.

 

After long lockdowns across Europe, photography has been firmly established a key part of collecting new memories as families, friends and loved ones begin to reunite with one another. Every photo tells a story, and Fujifilm is calling for these stories to be shared in this year’s printlife@home exhibition. 

Launching on August 2nd, members of the public across Europe can submit their photos to Fujifilm’s second virtual photo exhibition until 5 December 2021 on www.fujifilm-printlife.eu. The exhibition is open to everyone, irrespective of whether their photos are shot on a smartphone or a camera.

Creating and looking back at memories through the medium of photography has provided comfort and happiness to many through these difficult periods, so Fujifilm wants the public to not only share their special snaps but also their arrangements or displays of photos at home to provide the feeling of walking through personal galleries, providing the perfect storytelling setting.

 

David Honey, General Manager Photo Imaging at Fujifilm Europe, said:

“Over the last 18 months, so many of us have returned to old photos to remind us of what life was like before the global pandemic, searching for the comfort of nostalgia. At Fujifilm, we strongly believe in the power of photography to capture and preserve memories for years to come, with each photo telling its own unique story. Whether you consider yourself a professional photographer or you prefer to capture your own memories on your smartphone camera, printlife@home is open to all to share these stories. 

printlife@home is open for any member of the public to enter and Fujifilm is looking to celebrate the most creative contributions and meaningful stories by choosing five Photos of the Week. Winners, selected by an independent jury, will not only have their photos profiled by Fujifilm but will also receive a voucher of €200, €150 or €100, or currency equivalent, to spend on photo printing products, or instead opting for an instax mini 40 or instax mini 11 camera, both with instax mini film provided to have everything needed to get creative and shoot beautiful instant prints. 

 

After Fujifilm’s global100,000 Photos exhibition was postponed in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic, printlife@home launched in Europe in 2020 to provide a way for amateur, professional and hobbyist photographers to connect with each other. More than 10,500 photos were uploaded, giving a unique insight into the stories emerging across the continent.

 

David Honey, General Manager Photo Imaging at Fujifilm Europe, said:

“Last year’s exhibition really demonstrated the simultaneously shared and unique experiences we have all been through over the last 18 months, giving focus to the varied cultures, roles and identities emerging from the hundreds of thousands of uploaded photos. The printlife@home exhibition provides a unique snapshot into how daily life has changed – and continues to change – using the creativity of photography. We want to continue this discovery journey this year and look forward to seeing and reviewing the thousands of entries we hope to receive.”

Fujifilm’s 15-year history in mass public participation photo exhibitions has seen the 100,000 Photos exhibition tour across various locations, from Japan and Malaysia to France and the USA. This year, 500 photos entered into printlife@home will also be showcased in an on-site exhibition at The Photography Show in Birmingham, UK in September.

Dell Technologies unveils world’s most intelligent webcam in its class. #Dell #Webcams

Dell Technologies is introducing the new Dell UltraSharp Webcam, a beautifully designed external 4K webcam ideal for professionals and anyone looking for a superb video-conferencing experience.

Equipped with nine patent-pending technologies, the Dell UltraSharp Webcam provides the best image quality in its class of 4K webcams and produces outstanding video quality in any lighting condition. Taking inspiration from DSLR cameras, the Dell UltraSharp Webcam features a large 4K Sony STARVIS™ CMOS sensor and multi-element lens that captures more light, delivering crystal-clear video.

No matter the lighting conditions, the Digital Overlap HDR capability in the Dell UltraSharp webcam helps preserve true-to-life colours and balanced exposure. The 3D/2D video noise reduction automatically eliminates grainy images, making sure users look good even in low light.

Commenting on the announcement, Wee Kee Yeo, Vice President, Client Peripherals, Global Software and Peripherals Product Group, at Dell Technologies said: “The pandemic forever changed the relevance of video conferencing. Just one week into global lockdowns, 62 million users downloaded video conferencing apps alone. This is only the beginning; by 2026, the video conferencing market is expected to exceed $50B in revenue. While special moments like baby showers and weddings might eventually shift back to being in-person, remote work has become the norm for many and our reliance on video conferencing is here to stay.”

Dell has packed this webcam with intelligent features to adapt to any set-up and situation, including an auto-framing feature which utilizes Artificial Intelligence (AI) to keep users in focus and centred in every frame.

Seeking to elevate the entire remote working and learning experience by seamlessly integrating smart security features, The Dell UltraSharp webcam features Windows Hello, allowing users to sign in quickly and securely using facial recognition.

The embedded Dell ExpressSign-in feature will also allow users to work in concert with Dell PCs – meaning proximity sensors on the webcam detect presence as users approach and automatically logs out when stepping away, providing that extra level of security without lifting a finger. Finally, the magnetic privacy cover securely snaps on the lens or on the back – protecting the lens when the webcam is not in use and providing a safe place to store while using the webcam.

With these intelligent features in place and certification with leading unified communications platforms like Microsoft Teams and Zoom, the Dell UltraSharp webcam is the perfect tool for seamless collaboration.

Pricing and Availability

The Dell UltraSharp Webcam (WB7022) is available worldwide starting at €209.00.

Legion Esports, has announced a ground-breaking new partnership with An Post Money Mate.

Ireland’s leading esports company, Legion Esports, has announced a ground-breaking new partnership with An Post Money Mate, the new digital money management app for young adults.

The partnership is seen as a hugely significant moment for the gaming and esports scene in Ireland as An Post lend their support to the fastest growing esports tournaments in the country.

Legion Esports was launched in January of this year by the organisers of Ireland’s leading gaming festival, GamerFest, with online tournaments running across a variety of popular games including FIFA 21, Rainbow 6 Siege and Fortnite. To date, Legion Esports tournaments have had over 3,000 participating players, more than 100,000 live stream views and thousands of euros in prizes awarded.

Speaking about the Gaming partnership, Conor Barron, Digital Marketing and CRM Manager at An Post, said:

“At An Post, we are hugely excited to be involved with The Legion as the first Irish brand to enter a partnership of this size and scale with them. We share a keen sense of community with gamers and the gaming industry and we look forward to using this innovative and exciting medium to communicate with them both.”

Stuart Dempsey, Co-Founder & CEO at Legion Esports, added:

“We are incredibly proud to welcome An Post Money Mate as Title Partner of the Legion Esports Series and Official Partner of our Legion Creator Programme. This partnership is a great vote of confidence in the success of Legion Esports and the growth of gaming in Ireland.”

For gamers interested in participating in the An Post Money Mate Legion Esports Series, they can check out the full schedule of tournaments at www.legn.gg

Groov-e launches Radio Curve: Rechargeable portable alarm clock radio

Groov-e, a leading UK tech brand, today adds Radio Curve to its portable radio collection.

The compact, sleek black alarm clock radio features a large, white LED display so users can easily see the time, control its functions and tune the FM radio. The preset function allows for quick access to 20 different stations and the integrated antenna improves signal quality for a high quality listening experience.

As well as being a perfect bedside table companion, Radio Curve has a generous 1200mAH rechargeable battery offering nine hours playback, or the option to power by USB-C (included) making it an ideal travel gadget or for use around the house and garden. Users simply recharge the radio using the USB-C cable provided, so no need to buy batteries.

Radio Curve’s alarm function gives users the choice to be woken up by a classic alarm sound or their favourite FM radio station. For those who struggle to jump straight out of bed, the nine-minute snooze function will be a welcomed feature.

RADIO CURVE Rechargeable Alarm Clock Radio

Radio Curve can also aid with sleep; the LED display has a dimmer function offering four different levels of brightness — off, low, medium and high so the light doesn’t interfere with sleep. Sleep mode also turns the radio off after a set amount of time (between 15 minutes and two hours) so users can drift off to their favourite late-night show without having to turn Radio Curve off.

Radio Curve is available now for £19.99 from Argos, Amazon and Groov-e.

Brits can go for a whole month without talking to someone new, reveals new research by Jabra

Brits are going for over a month on average (5 weeks) without having a meaningful conversation with someone new, reveals new research into consumers’ habits and attitudes when wearing headphones, by sound and video solutions brand Jabra.

The research of 2,000 consumers in the UK found that on average, users are wearing headphones for 58 minutes per day, whether that’s going for a walk (47%), travelling on public transport (29%) or going to the shops (22%). 15% wear headphones every day for non-work purposes, rising to 30% of 16–24-year-olds who wear them every day.

When it comes to social interaction, 32% of us speak to new people less than we did before the first national lockdown in March 2020, with 20% feeling significantly less connected to others.

The research also revealed that 38% of people wear headphones to actively avoid talking to others, with women being more likely to do this than men (26% vs 18% respectively). 45% of the younger generation is also keen to avoid interaction, and Londoners live up to their reputation for being less talkative as 34% actively choose not to engage with others. And it works; nearly three quarters of people (74%) are deterred from talking to people who are wearing headphones. This would actually be a thing I do quite often aside from testing I would actively use headphones to avoid people..

Steve Evans, Managing Director of Consumer Solutions, EMEA at Jabra says, “For many of us, wearing headphones is part of every-day life, whether for work calls or entertainment such as listening to music when we’re on the move. But from time to time, it’s good to have a break and channel our focus on the real outside world. One of the things the last 18 months has taught us is that social interaction and the company of friends means everything. So, we are asking everyone to join us in going truly headphone free for one day, to take time to connect with friends and enjoy the sights and sounds around them. Your headphones will be right where you left them when you choose to come back.”

Professor Noreena Hertz, author of the The Lonely Century says, “As this research supports, we are in the midst of a crisis of disconnection that the pandemic has significantly amplified. But even before the pandemic struck, this was the lonely century – ensconced in our digital privacy bubbles, headphones on, heads in our phones all too often we actively distanced ourselves from those around us.  With loneliness damaging not only our mental but also our physical health – loneliness is as bad for our health as smoking fifteen cigarettes a day – it’s essential that we commit to reconnect in person. This isn’t an onerous ask. Researchers have found that even just a thirty second exchange with a stranger can make us feel significantly less lonely and significantly more connected to those around us.”