Ireland’s biggest gaming and esports festival, GamerFest, has announced its long awaited return, with 5,000 visitors expected at the RDS, Dublin this October 22nd & 23rd.
Originally established in 2017, GamerFest is a diverse and inclusive celebration of all things gaming and esports that has been developed with a community-first approach, welcoming visitors from across Ireland, the UK and Europe.
Central to the event has been the GamerFest Live Stage which sees a huge variety of gaming content across the weekend including esports tournaments, special guest appearances and gaming challenges.
Visitors to the event can also expect a wide array of gaming entertainment including the latest titles, VR gaming and technology, expo hall and market place to grab the latest gaming equipment and gear. Esports tournaments will continue to be a huge part of GamerFest with a full list of tournaments, schedules and prize pools to be announced over the summer.
The festival is also planning to showcase the best in Irish gaming content creator talent with the launch of a new Creator Zone where visitors will get the chance to meet their favourite Twitch and YouTube creators at the event. Further announcements regarding special guests will be made by the organisers over the coming weeks.
Speaking at the announcement of the event, GamerFest CEO Stuart Dempsey was excited to see the return to live events for the Irish gaming community. “It’s obviously been a really tough couple of years for everyone involved with live events and we certainly haven’t been immune. But to see the excitement and anticipation amongst our community for the return of GamerFest is just incredible. We can’t wait to see everyone again at the RDS this October.”
GamerFest takes place at The RDS, Dublin this October 22nd and 23rd with tickets on sale now at GamerFest.ie.
Data breaches have a huge impact on organizations. All it takes is one tiny mistake to suffer a major security issue. That’s why it’s no secret that a data breach can destroy any company. Such cybersecurity incidents that lead to data breaches put the whole company’s network in danger. Entities need to use special security measures to avoid these serious consequences,
If a business experiences a data breach, it usually takes a toll on the company’s reputation, as the clients want to use other companies’ services where they feel safe. Unfortunately, you can say that everyone’s at risk. That said, keep reading to find out about the biggest and most notorious data breaches from last year.
How do fraudsters breach data?
As years go by, the main security gap that results in data breaches remains human error. Even though users aren’t directly associated with the breaches sometimes, they play the leading role in the success of cyberattacks. Usually, criminals gain access to data through insider leaks. For instance, a trusted employee with many privileges can still commit cyber theft.
Another popular example is when cyber criminals break into lost or stolen devices. They can also exploit personal data by accessing drives or even physical folders. Typically, this happens due to hardware vulnerabilities, especially if companies use old software. In this scenario, criminals can inject malware and steal sensitive information.
The impact of data breaches
If a business lacks security measures and has its data stolen, the chances are that the incident will impact the company’s sales. Reputational damage is a real deal, leading to the loss of clients and, eventually, a decrease in sales revenue. On top of that, the media picks up negative news and spreads it around the internet without the possibility of scraping it. Of course, such factors might scare off some potential new partners or customers.
Not only new clients but also new employees are affected by data breaches. Specialists argue that data breaches can result in employee turnover, which adds more uncertainty and stress to the organization’s table. Let’s not forget that there are also legal penalties for non-compliance with the laws and security standards. In other words, the mitigation process is much more complex than the prevention procedures that ensure safety against data breaches.
Now that we’ve wrapped up the basics, let’s continue with a short list of the worst data breach cases of 2021.
Microsoft data breach
Microsoft’s servers were attacked back in January of last year when some of the servers were affected. Hackers gained access to users’ credentials; this way, making their way through to other information systems that were connected to Microsoft’s network. To repair the damages, Microsoft released updates and updated its file encryptions.
Facebook data breach
Facebook made the news last year for the wrong reasons when the personal data of over 533 million users was posted on a low-level hacking forum. Many important details were stolen, such as the users’ full names, emails, phone numbers, or location data. Fraud prevention specialists speculated that this data breach could be used as a channel to commit further crimes, for instance, impersonating people.
LinkedIn data breach
The government launched an investigation on LinkedIn when hackers stole and shared the data of 700 million users. Even though LinkedIn tried to deny the damages in its statement, the evidence proved otherwise. The stolen personal details were uploaded to one of the forums on the Dark Web. The bad actor behind the data breach divided the stolen information into different parts, filtering the credentials by profession: IT specialists, Finance executives, and HR professionals.
How to resolve the issue?
There are essential security practices that companies must follow in order to safeguard their data. For example, using encryption, regularly updating software, and training your staff are the fundamental rules of an effective security strategy. Despite that, guaranteeing long-term data protection requires extra security layers. Nowadays, innovative companies choose to implement ID verification as a fraud prevention measure against dangerous attacks.
This service is powered by artificial intelligence, enabling smooth and secure customer identity verification services for businesses that want to onboard trusted accounts to their network. That means scammers and hackers with stolen identities are restricted from gaining access to the businesses’ services. Automatic ID verification detects photo or video spoofing, montage, and other graphic manipulations, leaving fraudsters out of the picture.
The organisers of this year’s Dublin Tech Summit (DTS) say they expect a surge in demand for pints of Guinness, an increase in the number of selfies and a spike in hotel accommodation ahead of next week’s leading technology conference. Taking place at the RDS in Dublin on the 15th and 16th of June, it marks the event’s return to a physical capacity after 2 years of being held virtually due to COVID.
Over 8,000 attendees, 200 speakers, 150 startups and 65 partners from over 50 countries are expected to turnout for the conference which attracts the world’s biggest names in technology and innovation. It also provides early stage companies with opportunities to get recognised as the latest up and coming tech players across Europe. With over 150 staff involved in the organisation of the event, it is expected that:
2,500 pints of Guinness will be consumed by attendees over the course of 2 days
8,000 phones will be used with a minimum of 160,000 whatsapp messages sent
1,000 selfies will be taken
400 hotel beds will be occupied
2,500 cups of coffee will be enjoyed
This year’s speakers include Frank McCourt, owner of football club Olympique de Marseille, and founder and CEO of Unfinished, Christopher Wylie, Cambridge Analytica Whistleblower, Tyson Singer, VP of Technology and Platform, Spotify, Bryan Che, CSO, Huawei, Eileen O’Meara, Head of EMEA Revenue & Growth, Stripe, Harry D. Moseley, Global Chief Information Officer, Zoom, and more. Topics for discussion include: cybersecurity, e-commerce, sustainability, finance digitisation and more.
Dublin Tech Summit 2022 reinforces Ireland’s position on the world stage as being a European Hub for tech. Dubbed ‘Europe’s Silicon Valley’ the event aims to highlight Ireland’s attractiveness as a tech destination – playing host to the tech giants Google, Apple, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter amongst others. According to IDA Ireland, the ICT industry in Ireland employs over 37 thousand people and generates €35 billion in exports annually. In addition to this, figures from The Irish Advantage reveal Ireland has the highest proportion of high-growth enterprises in the EU.
DTS 2022 will bring together the brightest tech innovators, influencers and entrepreneurs globally, highlighting the capabilities and creativity all of which form part of a wider tech ecosystem.
Speaking ahead of the event, Tracey Carney, MD of DTS, said:
“We’re so excited to see the return of the physical event after a two-year hiatus. DTS presents such a fantastic opportunity for networking and while we were delighted to be able to hold the event virtually over the last two years, it’s really brilliant to be back in the RDS. Our team has grown significantly to expand into the live event and we’re really looking forward to two great days on June 15th and 16th.”
The number of 5G ready phones is growing rapidly. According to a MoneyTransfers analysis, they grew from 251 to 401 in 2021. That represented a 60% jump. However in Ireland 5G has been a failure with little uptake despite the premium rates been dropped and as a 5G customer myself I find it a waste of money and hardly have a 5G signal.
Jonathan Merry, MoneyTransfers’ CEO, has shared his thoughts on the findings. He said, “We expect the number of 5G ready phones to grow over the coming months. Companies are either releasing or announcing the production of new models. Besides, the technology behind these devices has improved since their initial release. So it’s no surprise that sales are rising rapidly.”
Why 5G?
The ballooning internet traffic is fuelling the demand for enhanced data transmission capacities. 5G tech betters 4G/LTE data transmission by up to 20 times. It’ll also increase the connection density by 10X that of the current tech.
That’ll support nearly a million connections per square kilometer.
Moreover, the tech eases HD media streaming in overpopulated or poorly covered areas. Again, it’ll facilitate the integrated management of a myriad of devices. Further, it’ll lower battery usage, cost, and battery consumption.
Other areas that’ll benefit from the technology include machine learning and the internet of things. These two have wide applications in our lives. In America alone, 5G tech is expected to impact the economy by nearly $484B.
Who’s leading in 5G adoption?
According to a Viavi solutions study, about 2,000 cities in 72 nations have 5G connectivity. China leads ten other nations with the most 5G ready sites. So you can enjoy the technology in up to 356 cities in the country.
The U.S comes in second with 296 cities, and the Philippines rounds off the top three. Here you can enjoy the technology in 98 of her cities.
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.
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.
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.
