Home » Archives for 2013 » Page 40
Archive for 2013
Usher, eight-time Grammy winner, one of the best-selling musical artists in history and currently one of the coaches of NBC’s hit show, “The Voice,” has teamed up with Samsung Smart TV and digital agency Huge to create a digital short film inspired by the title track from his current critically acclaimed album, “LOOKING 4 MYSELF.” The film, Usher’s ‘Looking 4 Myself’ Presented by Samsung, is available via Samsung’s YouTube channel, http://www.youtube.com/samsungtelevisions.
“Our goal was to create a one-of-a-kind film that brought Usher, a global music icon, together with international technology leader Samsung, to create an artistic and extraordinary digital film experience that people will want to view and share,” said Ross Maupin, Creative Director of Huge. “By seamlessly integrating the Samsung Smart TV into the film starring Usher, we are setting a new standard in viral marketing.”
Gareth and Matt are back looking at a bunch of fond memories from times gone by Retro Tech Addicts podcast.
Featuring Gareth and Matt
This day in the past
HTC Touch Diamond
The ‘Smart’ phone?
Matt: Nokia Communicator 9000i
Gareth: Sony Ericsson t68i
The First Console
Matt: Philips Videopak G7000
Gareth: Sega game gear
Listeners:
@bazz7777777
Arcades would be a good subject, remember pacman, dragons lair, after burner and space harrier to name a few
@DragonsLairDoc
Dragon’s Lair brings back very fond memories. vimeo.com/37600315
Email us: [email protected] Tel: 0208 123 3757
Gareth Myles – @garethmyles
Matt and Tracy Davis - @tracyandmatt
Music by James Everett
Posted by: Gareth
Many people have green aspirations – after all, who wouldn’t want to save the planet. Some people, however, allow worries associated with the potential costs of going green to keep them from realizing their eco-friendly goals. While some green products – like striking smart cars – are expensive, others are highly affordable. Instead of continuing to put off the adoption of green practice, start with something small and affordable, like adding some green technology to your home.
Home Security
You can stay green while keeping your home secure. According to www.securitycompanies.com, do-it-yourself home security systems are viable, green options, thanks to new technology. Companies like FrontPoint Security now offer systems that you can order online or via the phone – saving the gas-sucking drive a salesperson would have to make. You can even install these entirely wireless, drilling-free systems yourself. The billing process is even green with paperless statements.
This week starting 10th June is one of the, if not the ultimate week of gaming excitement that gamers across the globe get to enjoy. I’m talking of course about the yearly Electronic Entertainment Expo in LA and this is where we see the latest and greatest announcements from the industry leading companies in gaming.
This year was always going to be one of the best E3’sever simply because we were going to see the biggest console battle between two companies for 8 years ish, the battle is of course between Microsoft and Sony respectively. Both companies have announced their new next generation consoles, the Xbox One and PS4 and to be quite honest before the conferences the talk was all about how Microsoft could ‘redeem themselves’ after the shambles they created after their Xbox One reveal event a couple of weeks previous. To a point I think that Microsoft did redeem themselves by showing some incredible games running in real time on their new console, but the problem regarding the trading in of games and the ‘online check in’ still remains.
Samsung Electronics today announced the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom, a new device that combines the stylish heritage of the Galaxy S4 smartphone with advanced photographic capabilities.
Part of the Galaxy S4 family, the Galaxy S4 Zoom is the result of Samsungs mission to create a single device that can fulfill the role of both an industry-leading smartphone, and a high-end compact camera. Combining 10x Optical Zoom, a 16 Mega Pixel CMOS Sensor, OIS and Xenon Flash with the very latest Samsung Galaxy S4 technology, the Galaxy S4 Zoom sets new standards for mobile photography.
Simon Stanford, Vice President of IT & Mobile Division, Samsung Electronics UK & Ireland said: ‘Combining our industry leading expertise in digital imaging and smartphones, the Galaxy S4 Zoom is a converged device that delivers on all fronts and is a product we are excited to be bringing to the market.’
Gareth, Matt and Dan are back for another round of mobile babblings, this time centring on Apple and their revisions to IOS7.
Featuring Gareth, Matt, and Dan
Direct Download
iTunes
Download the iPhone App
Download the Android App
RSS Feed
While belt holsters may not be everyone’s cup of tea they are the ultimate way of keeping your device secure and scratch free. Expansys sent me over the Swivel Holster for the BlackBerry Q10 recently and although I haven’t been using one with my Z10 – my Q10 has been proudly on my belt in the holster for the last week or so.
Like previous BlackBerry holsters this one is made from leather and contain the ‘special magnet’ which turns the Q10’s display off when you place it in the holster. The reverse happens when you remove the BlackBerry; the screen automatically will be on – Magic!
In terms of build quality you don’t get much better. The holster itself is crafted from genuine leather and the swivel belt clip feels solid as a rock. With the holster having the ‘swivel’ feature you can position your BlackBerry Q10 however you most find it easiest to access.
The holster is in stock at Expansys if you want some added protection and will set you back £34.99. It isn’t cheap but it is a premium accessory and money well spent if you are investing in a £500+ smartphone.
You can check out a quick hands on video of the holster below:
Lenovo has added a couple of new Android tablets to their line-up. Both are 7-inch tabs called the IdeaTab A1000 and A3000 respectively. Here’s a breakdown of specs:
The $200 Lenovo IdeaTab A1000:
-
7-inch IdeaTab A1000 has a resolution of 1024 x 600
-
MediaTek 8317 dual-core Cortex-A9 CPU at 1.20GHz
-
1GB of RAM memory
-
8 hours of web browsing over a WiFi connection
-
Battery 3500mAh unit
-
16GB, expandable with up to 32GB via microSD
-
Android 4.2 Jelly Bean
-
0.3 megapixel front camera for video chat and Dolby audio
-
White or black
Lenovo IdeaTab A3000 – Cost of which $229
-
Same 7-inch Display as the A1000
-
MediaTek 6575 single core Cortex-A9 CPU running at 1.2GHz
-
1GB of RAM memory
-
16GB, microSD slot supports cards of up to 64GB
-
3500mAh battery
-
Rear 5 megapixel camera is present on board, along with the 0.3 megapixel front shooter
-
Only available in black
Lenovo are really churning out the devices this year and the price points are most agreeable. Combined with some decent budget specs these will provide a nice alternative to the Nexus 7.
Posted by: Gareth
Over the past few weeks I have been looking at the HTC One and and Samsung Galaxy S4 and so far I’ve compared the camera performance and expressed my opinion regarding the screens used in each device.
This week I’m turning my attention to the audio performance, specifically the loud speakers and speaker phone. In this respect the winner is far more clear than the previous tests we’ve performed but let’s have a look.
HTC have made a pretty big deal of the speakers that they’ve added to the HTC One, there have been numerous TV commercials and posters to explain what Boomsound is all about. Boomsound is the name that HTC have given the speaker and audio technology they’ve used on the HTC One.
In essence there are two front-facing loudspeakers in the HTC One. These have large acoustic chambers to give a greater dynamic range and more punch while a build in amplifier can pump up to volume. The fact that they are forward-facing is a huge benefit too and furthermore, being stereo mans that watching movies or listening to music with the phone at an average viewing distance yields great sound performance.
The boys are back for an all new, warm and fuzzy recollection of days gone by in this the first Retro Tech Addicts podcast.
Featuring Gareth and Matt
This day in the past
HTC announce the HTC Touch
The First phone
Matt: One2One M300
Gareth: Motorola M3788
The First Computer
Matt: Commodore Plus/4
Gareth: Amstrad CPC 464
Email us: [email protected] Tel: 0208 123 3757
Gareth Myles – @garethmyles
Matt and Tracy Davis - @tracyandmatt
Music by James Everett
Posted by: Gareth
Connect
Connect with us on the following social media platforms.