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Amazing VR Games/Experiences Coming in 2020

While the world outside has become steadily dystopian as countries battle coronavirus with lockdowns and social distancing, people staying inside have been embracing science fiction themselves, donning virtual reality headsets and heading off to new realms from the comfort of their living rooms. VR has been around a while, but the technology is really coming into its own now – no longer is it a gimmick or a futuristic pipe dream. There’s never been a better time to get yourself a headset. There have been some ground-breaking VR games recently, but that’s not all the technology can do – it’s a burgeoning new creative platform for films, experiences and social media too. We take a look at the best VR has to offer in 2020.

July 9, 2020 by Brian

Top 5 Products That Failed but Weren’t That Bad

Tech is a brutal world, in which even the most successful products are supplanted by newer versions and quickly become obsolete. And in their search for that one successful product, tech companies are filling product graveyards with failed concepts: some genuinely terrible, but some just unlucky. We take a look at five that potentially deserved better.

April 22, 2020 by Brian

4 Awesome Uses for Drones

Drones can be a fun toy to experiment with; whether you belong to a remote-control club or like to take your electronic device out for a weekend of adventure. While some drones need certifications, or permission from the CAA (civil aviation authority) to fly in the UK, small unmanned drones often fall below the strict regulations that apply to commercial drone use making them an excellent gadget to take out and about.

Unlike model aircrafts, drones can offer multiple cameras and can more easily get into congested areas when navigating an area or even taking photos or video for personal use. Drone technology is changing all the time, and while aerial photography is one of their most well-known uses, there are many ways in which drones are being used to offer enhanced viewing experiences, create new sports, catch criminals and even make our daily lives easier and safer. Here are some awesome ways you may see drones in use near you.

April 8, 2020 by Brian

Fun Apps That Can Encourage You to Get Fit

Whether you are new to working out or have had a gym membership for a while, there are a variety of workout apps which can really help you to meet your goals and have fun doing it. Maybe you need a little extra motivation such as Zombie Apocalypse or perhaps you just like to get those calories burned while listening to top DJ playlist material.

Don’t worry about your phone system – there are options for both iOS and Android smartphones with app purchases and free stuff included. Whatever your style, there is a fun app with your name on it (no, not literally) that is ready and waiting to help you get in your 30 minutes – or more – of daily exercise.

March 26, 2020 by Brian

The Rise of the Chinese Smartphone

The RedMi Dragon Rises

If you’re looking for a new mobile, you might want to consider going the Chinese route. Chinese smartphones have made it to the top when it comes to world mobile phone use with three main manufacturers which have really shone on the international stage in the past few years – Xiaomi, OnePlus, and of course Huawei. The big three offer top of the range phones along with competitive pricing, but what sets these three Eastern giants apart from the rest?

March 3, 2020 by Brian

Old Phones That Still Rock

There’s always a buzz around the latest smartphone releases. What new gadgets, upgraded and cutting-edge tech might they have in store for us this time? Yet, for the most part, this new smartphone love-in can be pretty short lived; a hit for a year or two and then we’re over them. They become obsolete. This isn’t the case for all phones though – there are a chosen few that really hit the mark and become a cult classic. Even though they’re retro they’re built to last and we love’em!

Take a look at our top 5 blasts from the past and find out what makes them rock even now!

February 20, 2020 by Brian

What’s in store with the iPhone 12

Rumours abound surrounding the release of the new iPhone 12; from how many versions, to screen size to tech. Here we take a look to see what some of the more trustworthy analysts are saying…

February 6, 2020 by Brian

The real cost of the iPhone X

The iPhone X was the first in a new generation of top-of-the-range phones. This “smartphone of the future” (according to Apple) is packed with new features designed to get customers used to the idea of buying a phone that costs the same as a laptop.

On sale since 3 November 2017, the model costed no less than 1000 dollars in the USA at launch. The price is even higher for the 256GB model, which was being sold at 1149 dollars in the USA.

December 16, 2019 by Brian

iOS 13: What are the new features on your iPhone?

Along with the launch of the iPhone 11, Apple presented iOS 13 during the 2019 Keynote. Available since September 19^th on compatible iPhone, iPad and iPod, this iOS version was quickly followed by version 13.1 and more recently by version 13.2. As it’s really easy to get lost in all of this, we have prepared a short article with a few selected features to help you get the most out of this update.

December 11, 2019 by Brian