I’ve tried the beta of cloud streaming Xbox games on Edge on a PC and on Safari on Mac in the last week. It’s superb! I was playing Halo colab with my son who was on the actual hardware Xbox and it works brilliantly. The best part is that any games you have already bought and installed on your Xbox become available for streaming play. I presume this is dependent on MS having the rights to stream the game on the service which I suppose could become an issue in the future as it has recently for GEForce Now. Very much worth a look. A one month trial of Game Pass Ultimate is currently available for £1.
Not sure how long this deal lasts, but at the moment it's £93.11, saving £46. Ted you need one of these ? I suspect Aidan and Gareth already have one. Little does Ian know! Haha. Aidan and I have one and Gareth does not! Still use mine all the time, so does Aidan. The v2 is more expensive but does more stuff - but not much more! This is a great price. I’d actually like the Loupedeck Live (https://amzn.to/3CU5NgV) now! £199 but it looks more fun!
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Ian Barton on What it was like to use public telephones in 1940s/1950s Britain (https://www.1900s.org.uk/1940s50s-public-phones.htm)
You Youngsters Don't Know What Telephones Were Like When I Were a LAD.
I remember phone boxes having Buttons A and B.
You had to insert your coins into the slot and press button A if someone answered that call.
If nobody answered you pressed button B and got your money back.
We used to visit local phone boxes and if you pressed button B you would sometimes get money back when people had forgotten to press it if their call wasn't connected.
Before the arrival of STD codes you would often have to ask the operator to connect to you a number outside your local area.
Jeremy Harpham on The 15 greatest video games of the 80s! (https://www.theguardian.com/games/2021/may/27/the-15-greatest-video-games-of-the-80s-ranked)
How many have you played?
There's even one in here that Ted will recognise.
1. Maniac Mansion (1987, Lucasfilm Games)
2. Jet Set Willy (1984, Software Projects)
3. Track & Field (1983, Konami)
4. Impossible Mission (1984, Epyx)
5. Kung-Fu Master (1984, Irem)
6. Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar (1985, Origin Systems)
7. OutRun (1986, Sega)
8. SimCity (1989, Electronic Arts)
9. Robotron 2084 (1982, Williams Electronics)
10. Gauntlet (1985, Atari)
11. Gradius (1985, Konami)
12. Elite (1984, Acornsoft/Firebird)
13. Super Mario Bros 3 (1988, Nintendo)
14. Pac-Man (1980, Namco)
15. Tetris (1984, various)
Hardline on the hardware:
More Google Pixel 6 and 5a rumors surface - performance, pricing, colors (https://www.gsmarena.com/more_google_pixel_6_and_5a_rumors_surface__performance_pricing_colors-news-49270.php)
Further Pixel 6 details - Whitechapel matches SD870, 120Hz display, 5,000mAh battery (https://www.gsmarena.com/further_pixel_6_details__whitechapel_matches_sd870_120hz_display_5000mah_battery-news-49284.php)
Samsung unveils two new cheaper tablets: the Galaxy Tab S7 FE and Tab A7 Lite (https://www.xda-developers.com/samsung-galaxy-tab-s7-fe-a7-lite-announced/)
Epson’s £600 Augmented Reality Smart Glasses Are A Glimpse Into The Future (https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/smart-glasses-epson-moverio-price-b1853524.html)
Are We Ever Going to Run Out of Digital Storage Space? (https://gizmodo.com/are-we-ever-going-to-run-out-of-digital-storage-space-1846924497) Seagate Exos 2X14 Mach.2 500MBps Hard Drive Launched (https://www.servethehome.com/seagate-exos-2x14-mach-2-500mbps-hard-drive-launched/)
There might finally be a reason to buy a Surface Duo — if you’re big into Xbox cloud gaming (https://www.androidpolice.com/2021/05/24/microsoft-just-gave-the-maligned-surface-duo-new-life-as-an-intriguing-game-streaming-machine/) Microsoft has turned the Surface Duo into a handheld Xbox (https://www.theverge.com/2021/5/24/22450941/microsoft-surface-duo-xbox-mobile-xcloud-cloud-gaming-dual-screen)
Lenovo Pad Pro unveiled with 11.5" 90Hz OLED screen, Plus and vanilla models follow (https://www.gsmarena.com/lenovo_pad_pro_unveiled_with_115_90_hz_oled_display_pad_plus_and_vanilla_models_follow-news-49298.php)
Anker Nano II (https://us.anker.com/pages/ankernano2) - More (https://spy.com/articles/gadgets/electronics/anker-charger-nano-ii-usb-c-laptop-macbook-1202762474/) US only
ASUS set to launch the world’s first 17.3″ Chromebook (https://chromeunboxed.com/exclusive-asus-set-to-launch-the-worlds-first-17-3-chromebook/)
Oppo Enco Air earbuds: the new AirPods rival that costs just £69 (https://www.whathifi.com/news/oppo-enco-air-earbuds-the-new-airpods-rival-that-costs-just-pound69)
Tech Addicts (https://www.techaddicts.uk/news/better-connected-with-oppos-wifi-smartwatch-and-truly-wireless-earbuds/)
Google's Project Starline aims to bring the future of video calls to the present (https://ww...
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This is a flexible tripod from Goofoto designed for your phone or smaller compact camera with 7 aluminium cores, a remote shutter control and a universal clip. This portable tripod stand is small enough to pocket and compatible with iPhone, Samsung and Android mobile phones using the universal clip or anything that fits onto a 1/4-20 UNC thread.
At time of posting the tripod has been reduced to £16.99 (alongside an addition 5% discount) from Amazon here:
https://amzn.to/3IeX8tj
#goofoto #tripod #phone
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The Gro-Clock Sleep Trainer is a siomple alarm clock for kids to Help children who are too young to read an ordinary clock to understand when it's time to get up. A glowing screen shows images of stars and sun to communicate sleep and wake up time. The stars go out one by one during the night to show the passing of time
The Gro-Clock Sleep Trainer can be purchased from Amazon here:
https://amzn.to/2GX5Sb4
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Samsung charge a premium, but is it worth it?
Described as "sleek" and "stylish" the Book Cover folds around and clings magnetically with a snug compartment for the S Pen.
Allowing you to stand your screen up on one of your cover's two angles for easy viewing.
Compatible with Samsung Galaxy Tab S7.
Made from plastic with an internal lining.
Magnetic closure.
Automatically wakes your tablet when you open the case and puts your tablet to sleep when you close the case.
Camera lens cut-out.
Full port accessibility.
Size H 25.47, W17.7, D1.1cm.
Folded size H25.47, W17.7, D1.1cm.
Weighs 190g.
At time of publishing the price has dropped from £74.99 to £53.59 over on Amazon here:
https://amzn.to/3k3L4j1
#samsung #tablet #cover
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F-secure have sent over the Sense, new security device designed to sit between your router and connectable devices and give the user peace of mind with a high-level security banner to foil hackers and malware.
Smartphones, Tablets, Televisions, Baby monitors all could potentially have a backdoor allowing hackers to steal private information. SENSE it will act as a guardian protecting your home from any potential threats.
F-Secure is delivering the one device that will secure the Internet-connected things in consumers’ homes. F-Secure SENSE combines a secure Wi-Fi router with an advanced security app and industry-leading cloud protection to provide the missing piece that modern homes need to secure any device, computer or appliance that connects online.
Check out http://www.techaddicts.uk for the full review here:
http://www.techaddicts.uk/featured/f-secure-sense-review/
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SADES Spirits 3.5mm Stereo Gaming Headphones. This are a budget gaming headset for Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X / S / One, PC, VR. Over Ear Headset with Noise Cancelling Microphone, Volume Control, Soft Memory Earmuffs for and available is a variety of different colours.
Description from Amazon:
FANTASTIC SOUND - Spirits gaming headset is equipped with 50mm speakers and offers an incredible stereo sound for both games and music. Let you capture the flying bullets, footsteps and all effects in games easily and deliver a clear, crisp and rich sound.
COMFORTABLE FIT - Spirits is a lightweight gaming headset that only weighs 220g, equipped with adjustable headband, as well as soft skin-friendly leather earmuffs, making it super comfortable to wear. Compatible fit and Painless with long-time gaming. Keep you immersed in your game from start to finish.
EASY-ACCESS CONTROL - Spirits wired gaming headset could be controlled conveniently via adjusting the volume wheel and microphone mute button on the left ear cup. Allow you to adjust on-the-fly without pulling you away from the game.
MULTI-PLATFORM COMPATIBLE - Suitable for all 3.5mm interface devices. Support PS4 / XBOX ONE ( 2015 Version ) / Laptop / Mobile Devices / VR / Switch. The Y-cable(Adapter cable) is ready for connecting the PC. ★Please note the Xbox One controllers require the Adapter (not included)★
Satisfaction After-Sale Service - SADES has been dedicated to producing gaming headset for many years. We promised to bring the best quality gaming headset to our customers. We offer you 18 months worry-free support and friendly customer service. If you have any inquiries or problems with the product, please kindly let us know in time.
#sades #headset #gaming #budget
Grab them from Amazon for special price of £16.99, down £26.99 (at time of publishing) here:
https://amzn.to/3E4KpGR
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Clips from the OnePlus 6 for illustration purposes on a full review over at
http://www.techaddicts.uk/phones/one-plus-6-review/
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These are the Vidonn F1 Titanium Open-Ear Headphones. Using Bone Conduction Technology they are targeted at fitness and outdoors pursuits. They connect to your device using wireless Bluetooth technology and feature a built in Microphone for calls and commands.
Features from Amazon:
Outdoor Sports Safer: Bone conduction technology for F1 Titanium, open ear design allows you to hear the world around you, making running, biking and driving safer when you enjoying the music.
Comfort and Convenience: Titanium wraparound headband is lightweight and flexible for durability and portability. Light in weight determines the highly comfortable feeling when wearing. And comfort is not compromised when you have your glasses on.
Multi-functional Technical: iP55 certified to repel sweat, dust and moisture from workouts to wicked weather , endure all other wet situations except shower or swim.
Multi-functional Technical: Vidonn F1 can offer 6 hours of continuous music or call time only need charge for 2 hours and can standby 20 days. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Android phones and fits Bluetooth 4.0 and after.
Bone conduction technology delivers music through your cheekbones, ensuring ears remain completely open to hearing ambient sounds.
#bone #conduction #headphones
You can grab a set off Amazon here - price at time of publishing £75.99:
https://amzn.to/3jRVKmI
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