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Yes, We know that everybody crazy about apple products.
The Pill is designed for the iPod Nano 6th generation.
It’s a supplement to your body and a supplement to your musical soul.
The design was inspired by modern medicine created in a single pill capsule form, for your body’s daily music nutrient needs.
The Pill combines all the technical aspects of music (volume, dock, track shuffle, wireless headphone) in a single, easy to swallow form for the soul.
The world of gaming has quickly moved from the simple arcades to a worldwide industry that touches every corner of society. Wherever you look you will find its influence rearing its head. And it can be quite a daunting thing to get into for someone with little to no experience in it. Especially into the world of PC gaming, which has a significant amount of elitism tied to it within the gaming community. So, whether you are a season console gamer looking to make the switch, or someone new hoping to build their first pc, let us look at the complete guide to getting started in PC Gaming.
The Rig
The first thing you are going to want to look at is what machine you will be using. PC Gaming requires dedication from your tech. If you want to play a few small games such as Minecraft, you will easily get away with a simple machine. But for the constant demands of evolving PC gaming, you want something serious. Games demand more from a graphics card as they advance, so you will want to invest in a good one. Nvidia is a good starting point, but don’t be afraid to check out multiple brands.
A strong processor is also a must. Without one, you will find your games lag or stutter. The processor is going to be the tool that lets your computer run multiple programs too, so if you intend you have a chat service running, like Discord, while gaming; a good processor is definite.
Space is one thing that you can manage as you go. While having a large hard drive is good, as long as you have a few hundred GB free space upon starting, you will be generally fine. The more the merrier though. What you want to look at is getting an SSD or Solid State Drive. As opposed to the original hard drive or HHD, an SSD is much faster and loads programs quicker than a normal hard drive. It may cost a bit more but will be worth it to reduce load times.
The Games
So you have invested in your set up, now you need to find what games you want to play. You may already know this if you are a former console gamer. But the wonder of PC gaming is there are so many more options available to you. Download Steam and start browsing the store to see what takes your fancy. The other advantage of pc gaming is consistent sales.
A great place to start is with some free games. Particularly look at Multiplayer Online Battle Arenas, or MOBA’s. These games often are free to play and allow you to play with friends, or make new ones while giving an engaging and exciting gaming experience. And they are at the centre of eSports so it could be worth investing your time into. If you want to get more knowledge of how to play, sites like Meta Comps offer an in-depth and strategic look at the games.
You will want to make sure you have an internet connection that can facilitate online play if you are looking at online-based games. But don’t worry if you don’t have access to online. The wonder of PC gaming is there is a huge library of single-player and offline games spanning back years. And in every genre too. There is something for everyone within the PC gaming library so you will be spoilt for choice.
Community
PC gaming can be a solo activity. But PC also comes with the distinct advantage that it has more internet connectivity than its console counterparts. Since social media and communication has evolved separate from gaming, on PC the two merge together to create a unique and powerful community-building experience that has led to many people forging strong bonds and everlasting friendships.
Apps like Discord or Skype will let you communicate with your friends in real-time while you play and is a great way to stay social even when apart. Steam also has community pages where you can find people who enjoy the same games as you and forge new bonds with them. It is also a great place to look for help when struggling with a game or just for fresh advice on what to play next.
Be Prepared
PC gaming is a huge investment in terms of time and especially money. It is the most expensive method of gaming options out there. It is never as simple as buying a machine and playing. There are Operating System installations and issues. Security updates. Downtimes. Patches. Slow download speeds. You are going to have to master the art of patience when you are PC gaming.
You will also want to develop a thick skin. Trolling is present in all forms of online gaming. But PC gaming has it worse. With access to the entire internet, the PC gaming community has its fair share of less than savoury character who seek to ruin your fun and get a rise out of you. Our advice is to stay safe. Keep a calm head and remember these people are intentionally trying to make you angry. Do not give them the satisfaction. Just block them, report them and move on. Don’t let them spoil your fun.
It isn’t often that tech firms can be attributed to saving lives. Often the news is filled with conspiracy theorists and detractors all pointing the blame for illnesses and death at the doorstep of different tech companies. You need to look no further than the ludicrous 5G Conspiracy theory that is circulating. So it is rare when a story comes along that shows the impact a tech firm has on saving lives.
Sure the larger firms often help medical services or create tech that saves lives. But smaller firms and start-ups often go unnoticed by the public eye. It is all too easy to forget the little guy in all this. Companies like Nord or practicebloom have been flying under the radar for years now.
But our story is one of the underdogs coming out and stepping up. A small tech start-up that eventually saved hundreds of lives. All with the creating of a simple, yet effective app. Strap in and prepare for a story of an app that changed the world.
Our story starts with 4 men. Chris Sheldrick, Jack Waley-Cohen, Mohan Ganesalingam and Micheal Dent. Based in London these four had a simple idea for an app. In 2013 they came together and began working on a program that could assign three words to every three square meters of land on the planet. They started work in early 2013 and proceeded to acquire seed money over the next few years, even landing a lucrative deal with Mercedes, who now produce cars with this app on board.
It wasn’t long before the app was picking up major recognition from the tech world. The idea of the app is simple. Every 3 square meters of land is randomly assigned three words, based on an algorithm. No two spaces on the planet share the same coding. But you might be wondering, what is the point of that.
To put it simply, GPS technology is spotty as best. If you are in an area with poor satellite coverage or connection, your GPS is going to be useless. You might as well not have it. And for mountains, forests, and deserts this can be dangerous. This is where the app comes in. Every area on the planet is assigned this code already, meaning the app comes with the map of the earth with every code on it. This means even if your GPS service fails, you can easily look on the map to find out where you are.
What use is this, you might be thinking. This technology provides the most accurate location data ever. No system has ever been able to pinpoint your location with such accuracy. It is the equivalent of giving your longitude and latitude to someone and them finding you on a map.
But still, you must be wondering how this app saved lives? Its nothing more than a glorified GPS, right? Well, that is exactly what the world of first responders needed.
The emergency services have always been faced with one glaring issue. First responders have to do constant battle with location issues. People who are unaware of where they actually are, due to unfamiliar environments, inebriation or shoddy tracking software. And the dispatch team has resources to help with this, but they aren’t always accurate, and they eat up valuable time. When it comes to first responders, time is the difference between saving a life and death.
This app has already been proven to assist in locating people in need of help. Just this year four walkers trapped and lost on Ben Nevis were located by emergency rescue services using his software. All over the world, there are stories of emergency services utilising this tool to improve their response time and cut down on the hassle of finding those in need.
The system works two ways. It provides those in danger a covert way of giving their location to authorities or family in situations where they may be being monitored or controlled. The applications of this program are far-spreading and I’m certain we will discover more and more uses. for it as the years go by.
This story is a great example of how tech is being used to change the world in a positive way. What started as a simple idea between four friends has turned into something capable of saving countless lives. The impact of this app has been seen already and will continue to be seen as the years go on. A true testament to what can be achieved by those who think with their mind in the future and have a passion for technology.
These days it’s rare to come across anyone that doesn’t use social media. Every generation has gone mad for these social platforms since they have become easily accessible over the last two decades. There’s a platform for every possible taste, from places to keep in touch with your loved ones and platforms to follow your favourite celebrity. Social media has brought a lot of joy to the world and arguably we are more connected than ever before because of the influence of social media. But with all of this joy, comes a lot of negatives in the world of social media. These negative aspects have had a big impact on the world of some of the users, here are a few reasons that social media is affecting our mental health.
A way in which social media has really affected the mental health of a lot of users is by presenting beauty expectations that make a lot of people feel bad about their appearance. Social media has made us capable of connecting with millions of people across the world, including the most glamorous of all celebrities. Everyone presents the best version of themselves on social media and so for your everyday person, it’s almost impossible to not compare yourself to people who have access to the finest clothes, hair and body type. This leads to a lot of people self-criticizing. Once you start to notice all of your faults in comparison to higher beauty expectations, it can be really easy to start feeling negative about yourself. For people who have low self esteems, constantly having this exposure can slowly start to affect not only your mental health but your life.
The sales of newspapers and magazines have gone down vastly since the introduction of social media platforms. This is because news gets shared within seconds through the use of any social media and has become people’s main source of knowledge. The only issue with news stories being shared by just about any friend on the platform is that there really is no escape from terrible news. Sad videos and headlines are spread daily and it can really darken someone’s mood when they have to continuously read horrific titles, as those are the news stories that peak in popularity on social media platforms. News that people often share on social media is usually based around some potential horrific event occurring or some new wild theory. This can make people feel extremely anxious because due to all of the circulating fake news, people aren’t sure what to believe. Many people who are less used to fake news on platforms genuinely believe reports of war or a new disease, so are frightened by the thought of this happening. Just continuously being exposed to such negativity can really influence the emotions of users.
One of the most used platforms on the internet is Youtube. This is a beloved platform and allows people to produce content or watch some of their favorite content creators. However, though the vast amount of these videos can bring joy, a lot of them can help create feelings of inferiority for viewers. This is because Youtube gives people the opportunity to watch people doing activities or living lifestyles that they have always wanted to. Youtube is also extremely positive for its challenges, which again can make people feel like they haven’t done much with their lives. There are a number of videos where YouTubers ask have you ever questions, these videos can make people feel bad when the people on their screens have experienced far more than them. It gives people false expectations of having to achieve things just because others have. This can be a lot of pressure for someone as nobody likes feeling as though they are missing out.
This also applies to other social media platforms. For example, when people post images of great days out and memories with friends. People who don’t do this regularly could feel as though they are missing out or don’t have enough friends. It can be especially hard when people see their friends post pictures or videos from events they weren’t invited to and can make people question their own value within their friendship groups.
Our current economic climate maintains a system where the rich are only getting richer; and well the poor will remain poor, and since Bernie lost it looks like this situation is only going to get worse. This wealth gap does create quite the moral quandary for some tech firms; how can they feel morally sound and ethical if they know that they could do something to lessen this divide. I will quickly include for any corporations reading that simply put charity is good for publicity. So, use Revotas to get the word of your good deeds out there; there is no harm in championing the good you may do. Anyway, this passage will detail the four most charitable tech firms.
Microsoft is a tech company that has its fingers in so many pies; developing software, mobile phones, personal computers and so much more. Microsoft is also one of the most generous tech companies in the world. Microsoft actually has a pledge to give 1% of their profits away every year. This meant in 2019 they gave away a massive 231 million dollars. Through their companies philanthropy line, the tech giant works with over 200 000 NPO’s; which has led to donations of nearly 2 billion dollars; this is in both cash grants and tech for less fortunate countries. Microsoft’s founder and CEO Bill Gates is one of the worlds most renowned philanthropists and is even attempting to fund a cure for the coronavirus at the time of writing.
Look I do not need to give any context to the corporation of Google; if you do not know what Google is then just Google it. Google is one of, if not the richest tech companies in the world, and in 2017 they announced their plans to give away 1 billion dollars in grants to charities and non-profit organisations throughout the world. Like Microsoft, Google has pledged to donate 1% of its yearly profits meaning they actually donated 225 million dollars this past financial year.
Though Amazon is known for its shady business practices the company has actually done its fair share in its work for charity. Amazons biggest contribution to charity has been AmazonSmile; which is a website operated just like Amazon; and everything about it is the exact same; same products, same prices; all the thrills. The one major difference is when you buy a product through AmazonSmile 0.5% of the purchase will be donated to a charity of the consumers choice. The charity has donated over 100 million dollars to date. The founder and CEO of Amazon Jeff Bezos also donated 100 million dollars of his own wealth to various charities near the end of 2019; probably not a lot for the worlds richest man but a high donation none the less.
Finally, let us explore Apple’s donations to charity. A little nugget for you, Apple is surprisingly not as big a corporation as you would think with it only owning 19% of the mobile phone market share. This has not stopped Apple from being an extremely charitable corporation. Apple claims that its donation programmes have raised over 365 million dollars for non-profit organisations since 2012. Apple also has a programme where the company will match any donation that an employee chooses to make. This led to a donation total of 125 million dollars through this programme in 2018 alone.
Say what you will about these gargantuan corporations; they do their very best to give back to the world that they have plundered. The companies and their owners have played an instrumental role in the development of third world countries and really levelled the global playing field.
With phones becoming capable of running almost any kind of software, there are millions of different apps available to fulfil any need. The best part about the growing popularity of using applications on phones is that many have become available for free, depending on advertising space to run them as opposed to charging the customer. Here are the 5 best free apps that you need to download right now.
AFK Arena is a free to play game available on the app store. It is similar to popular computer games like Runescape and other showdown type games and depends on you picking classes and defeating other players. You collect cards and build up a team of your choosing and is all about protecting the world from the evil Esperia. This game can be a lot of work and requires a lot of dedication, however, there are codes online and more codes here that give you an advantage in the game.
House party is a popular communications app that allows you to start group calls with loved ones or join strangers around the world for a chat. This app is a great way to stay connected and doesn’t just stop at video calling. The app also allows you to play fun games with your friends and family, making it the closest thing you can get to having a fun game night with the people that mean the most to you.
Evil Apples is a free Cards against humanity type game that has become incredibly popular. This game allows you to play with anyone else that has the game and gives you the chance to give yourself a fun icon and name. There are dozens of card packs that you can unlock that have themes like TV shows or popular pop references, meaning you are sure to find something funny, no matter your humour. This is an app you need to download and introduce to all of your friends.
Everyone has heard of Candy Crush by now as it has remained popular for the last ten years. This is a puzzle-based game where you have to match up coloured candy to complete levels. One of the reasons this game is so popular is because of its competitive side as you race your friends to be the best Candy Crush player on the app. This game is just incredibly fun and is a must-have download.
Pics Art is a free photo editing app. This app is more than just adding a filter or caption to your picture as it has editing capabilities that match the quality of apps like photoshop. You can edit your appearance, add fun backgrounds or make a new piece of art completely. The possibilities are endless and this app has slowly increased in popularity over the last few years due to the app’s versatility and precise tools that allow you to do just about anything you want.
Having wireless headphones is useful for a number of reasons. Not only are they handy to use and travel with, but they are also great for workouts, cleaning up around the house, or just any other situation where a wire would get in the way.
Just connect them to your phone, pick a song, put them to your ears and you’re good to go without any need to worry about wires getting tangled or in your way. Connectible by Bluetooth, most wireless headphones are extremely easy to set up and use and are unlikely to cause any connectivity problems for the user if they are set up correctly.
Whilst often higher-end models can be expensive, they are definitely worth the investment as they last you a long time thanks to their high durability, unless you lose them of course.
If you are interested in purchasing a pair of high quality and durable wireless headphones, but you aren’t sure which are the best to get in 2020, this list may help by providing some info on the best options available for a varying price range.
These wireless, earphones are some of the best you can get on a budget, with a recommended retail price of only £34.99, they can usually be found on sale on Amazon for an even cheaper price. At such a good price you may be wondering if there’s a catch, and we’re here to tell you that there isn’t!
They work to a high standard and have great and easy to use connectivity features, making them simple to set up and use, so you won’t have to look up how to connect wireless earphones. Another great feature is that they come with a charging case, meaning the battery life is very long and you don’t have to worry about them dying often.
These wireless headphones are some of the best you can get at the minute, thanks to their long battery life of 20 hours (with noise canceling on) and a Bluetooth connection that can stretch to 30 feet away.
Whilst they are expensive, coming in at almost £300, they are definitely worth the investment if you want a pair of headphones that will last you for a long time and maintain high sound quality.
Apple Airpods are the must-have wireless headphones, thanks to the brand name and high quality of the product. Whilst they may be more expensive, coming in at a price between £159.99 – £249.99, depending on which model you splurge for, the quality and the longevity of the product definitely makes the price worth it.
Everyone seems to want a pair, making them a perfect gift idea, although if you’re still struggling to think of a good gift, there are lots of great ideas at stonefoot to choose from.
Just like the Redmi Airdots, Airpods also comes with a portable charging case, meaning that you don’t have to worry about your battery running out while you aren’t at home or in the gym.
The Jabra Elite Active 75t wireless earbuds are slightly less expensive than the other options on this list, with the price varying on multiple websites.
With these earphones, you don’t have to worry about them falling out of your ears whilst on the move thanks to their great fit that is comfortable and safe in your ears. They are also accompanied by an app that will allow you to edit the sound features, to get the best out of your music.
These wireless earphones are a perfect choice if you are often commuting on busy trains or buses, thanks to their high-quality noise cancellation. If you are trying to have a phone call or even just listening to music, you don’t have to worry about missing anything. Whilst they are slightly expensive, at a price of £169, the audio quality will make up for it and you won’t regret splurging.
Similarly to their earbud counterpart, the noise cancellation features of these headphones are part of what set them apart. The sound quality is also very good, with the app allowing you to customize the sound features to fit how you like to listen to your music. They also have a very long battery life of 30 hours with noise cancellation on and 38 with it off.
One of the first things you will notice when you put these headphones on is how light and comfortable they are to wear, which is perfect if you plan to wear them whilst out and about or at the gym.
Thanks to this and their great noise cancellation feature, it’s no wonder why they’re one of the best wireless headphones in 2020. These features, as well as the great sound quality, definitely make them worth the £250 you would have to spend to get them.
I’m sure it is no surprise to see a pair of wireless headphones by Beats on this list, as they are one of the leading brands when it comes to headphones and speakers. The Beats Powerbeats Pro is no exception from the high-quality products put out by the company.
With a very easy setup, great quality of sound, and the notable battery life with the charging case allowing the earphones to be used for 24 hours between charges or 9 hours out of the case, they are definitely worth the spend of £219.
Video games are a constantly debated topic the world over. Since their conception all those years ago there have always been conspiracy theorists and those outspoken who cry havoc. The belief used to be they would rot your brain and irradiate you. This was proven to be false, and actually quite the opposite in terms of brain rotting. But this hasn’t stopped video games being the centre of controversy year after year. And to this end, certain states are starting to look at putting restrictions on gaming. But why? Below we are going to take a look.
Now when we talk about gambling, we do not mean casino games and slot machines. Those are already heavily regulated. But it is this regulation that has seeped into the murky gray area of gaming. In recent years there has been a new trend emerging in the gaming world. Loot Boxes. These boxes allow gamers to pay real-world money for a box that will give a random drop of either cosmetic digital items or in-game boosts. Now here is where the funny part comes in. Many people in the gaming community quickly jumped to point out this is nothing more than gambling.
The idea is, the user is after a certain cosmetic or item. These items, normally in games, would be available to buy with in-game currency or real-world currency. But by taking away the ability to simply buy the item and locking it behind a random chance system, they are making a gambling mechanic. Since there is no guarantee of the user getting what they want, it could require a lot more money to get it.
Gaming companies, such as EA, are quick to shoot down this idea, but it is not only the gaming community that seems to think this is true. The EU was one of the first associations to start looking at placing gambling regulations on gaming companies to stop them from carrying out systems like this. The main problem is the ability for users to use their own money on these random loot systems. It is here where real-world problems are created.
The age-old argument about video games. Violence. Whenever a popular, yet violent game, makes waves in the world, it is often put under scrutiny by the general public. There have been countless games, mainly shooters. Sites like https://fps101.com/ keep track of such games for the information and entertainment of the gaming public. But those seeking to regulate these games look upon these sites with an eye of disdain.
The main argument goes that violent video games make us violent by nature. A popular game, manhunt, was banned in the UK in the early 2000s due to a school kid stabbing another, supposedly being inspired by the game. But many experts have since disproven this. The issue often lies with the people themselves and they will always find some inspiration for their actions, video games or otherwise.
None the less, states are looking are putting in stricter regulations when it comes to video game violence. The idea is that if the violence is at least regulated to a degree, it won’t influence the more impressionable players out there. But others argue that it is tantamount to censorship and the government has no right to be doing this. But wherever you stand on the topic, it is important to take all the factors into account. There are a lot of aspects that go into regulation discussions that can’t be ignored.
If we think back to the turn of the 2010’s 3D viewing was the new technological trend that was simply blowing the general consumer away, but as you may have noticed, like most trends, this boom has now died out. If we could try putting this boom into context and try to place a starting point for this 3D craze, it would have to be with the release of James Cameron’s Avatar; which upon its release the 3D marvel really captured the public’s imagination smashing all box office records. Well 3D it was just cool again, and at the time it was seen as the future of entertainment, and then suddenly it was not. This, however, did not stop tech giants from jumping on the trend and soon after the film’s release, we saw a wave of 3D TV’s entering the market, this passage will detail why they have ceased to be produced, with a particular focus on Sony as they were a market leader at the beginning of this boom.
Firstly, let us look at why 3D TV’s failed, one of the major issues that put consumers off of 3D TV`s was the number of parameters placed around using them. Now for a person to sit back and enjoy a simple film they would have to wear special uncomfortable glasses and be sat in a certain part of their living room; the consumer was now having to set their entertainment intake around the TV not the other way round. A consumer does not want to jump through loopholes in order to simply watch an episode of The Simpsons. 3D TV’s took the right to comfort away. It was a trend that was jumped upon far too early and that was the problem. Companies jumped on the train before the tracks were even built. So, let me now tell you what the consumer was really looking for and why Sony chose to change track.
Sony was the first real pushers of 3D TV’s back in 2010 and at first, the TV’s where a huge success, but what they soon realized from market trends was that this was a boom and bust situation, and seven years later they completely halted production, as a Sony spokesperson put “Based on current market trends we decided not to support 3D for our 2017 models.” What was meant by this was the consumer no longer cared about their TV being 3D or any other goofy gimmick; they were looking for quality of TV definition. This is why we have seen a new tech rise in that of 4k TV. If we look at one of Sony’s most recent releases what they focus on as a company is a quality; here is how it is marketed; LED, HDR, 4K, Ultra HD, and online compatibility. Companies like Sony know that the consumer is purely desiring quality of image now, and thus this is how it is started to be marketed.
Finally, a point which ties in with the last paragraph of this passage was the rise of online pirating sites. Television companies knew that they could not keep up with the engulfing world of these sites. Probably the first trailblazer of these sites was couchtuner, but the illegal stream sites industry boomed; there are now so many alternatives to couchtuner for streaming online. Sony can see that people were simply using their laptops to consume media; the TV was being left behind especially in a 3D model. So, they had to think what is the one thing TV can offer that laptops cannot? Picture quality. So, by taking the focus away from the aforementioned goofy gimmicks of the early 2010’s they could make an attempt at winning these pirates back.
