Month: April 2017
Gorillaz mixed reality app, complete with ‘Humanz house party’
Glimpse inside the weird and wonderful universe of virtual band Gorillaz for the very first time with the release of what they are calling a mixed reality app. Designed to coincide with the release of their new album Humanz, the Gorillaz App will allow fans to immerse themselves in the world of Gorillaz and join…
Cyberlink releases PowerDVD17 with VR support
CyberLink is releasing PowerDVD 17 with full support for VR headsets. PowerDVD 17 adds support for Oculus Rift and HTC Vive VR headsets to bring virtual reality content to users, along with innovations in 360 video playback. PowerDVD 17 is also the world’s first software player to be certified by the Blu-ray Disc Association (BDA)…
Sci-fi London Film Festival launches with UK premiere of Caught #SFL17
The SCI-FI-LONDON FILM FESTIVAL 2017 launches its astronomical 17th annual programme from the 27th April until the 6th May 2017 with ten days of film, live music, immersive experiences and more. It will showcase a lineup with six world film premieres and 13 UK film premieres as well as dedicated Augmented and Virtual Reality events. Kicking…
Growth in device spending as consumers become ‘less price sensitive’, says Gartner
Users of PCs, ultramobiles and mobile phones are buying new devices at higher average selling prices (ASPs), resulting in growth in end-user spending in 2017. Gartner Inc. estimates that end-user spending will increase by 2 per cent in 2017, to nearly $600 billion in current US dollars. Spending on mobile phones will represent 67…
New security risks from apps with 3.8 mill cybercrimes reported in UK each year
Poor security awareness, coupled with an insatiable demand for mobile apps, are placing UK consumers’ identities and devices at risk. Those are the findings of a new nationwide survey into 'cybercrimes', commissioned by RiskIQ. The survey reveals that almost half (45 per cent) do not scrutinise the app’s details while 60 per cent never or…
Will 2017 be the Best Year Ever for Gamers?
We're not even half way through the year and 2017 already seems to be turning out to be one of the best for gaming. According to an article on geek.com, the first quarter of the year "may have been the greatest start to a year in gaming history." Why? Simply put: game publishers have officially…
Listen to music underwater with WaterCage – launching on Kickstarter today
Launching on Kickstarter today is a casing and earbud set that allows you to listen to music underwater on your smartphone, rather than having to use a dedicated SwiMP3 player. Billed as the world’s best waterproof phone set, the WaterCage case and earbud sets were created by water enthusiasts for water enthusiasts. Just attach the special…
Optoma launches 400 and 400+ series projectors with 4000 lumens
Businesses and education establishments will have brighter, higher resolution presentations across their boardrooms, meeting rooms and classrooms, claims Optoma, with the company's latest range of multipurpose professional projectors. Designed to replace legacy LCD projectors with a similar throw, the six new models EH400+, EH400, W400+, W400, X400+ and X400 offer bright 4,000 lumens and long…
Sonos PLAYBASE soundbar now available for improved TV sound
Sonos has announced PLAYBASE, the latest addition to its wireless home sound system and the newest speaker system in its home cinema lineup. Available in both black and white, PLAYBASE is priced at £699. Designed to sit directly under a TV, this speaker measures 58 mm in height and packs 10 drivers – six mid-range,…
