Zappar, a global leader in augmented reality (AR), has launched a comprehensive set of augmented reality and virtual reality creation tools called ZapWorks at Augmented World Expo. The suite is designed to let digital creatives author the best, snackable and immersive AR/VR content experiences in the market.
ZapWorks has been in development for more than five years, and was originally built to meet Zappar’s own need for powerful AR creation tools, as the company created world-leading AR campaigns for partners like Rovio/Angry Birds, Coca-Cola, PEZ and Warner Bros.
“Worldwide, we’ve made thousands of bite-sized AR experiences for hundreds of brands over the past five years, using our proprietary authoring tools to help partners engage with their audience on mobile and sell more product,” said Caspar Thykier, co-founder and CEO of Zappar. “Instead of keeping the tools to ourselves, and in line with our mission to truly democratize AR for the first time, we’re setting the full suite loose through ZapWorks—re-imagining what’s possible on the mobile canvas as we begin to not only look at our phone screens, but see through them. We’re delighted to announce that with ZapWorks, those experiences can now extend beyond AR to creating short form VR content as well. This is a game-changer.”
Key ZapWorks features include:
- Fully vertically integrated tools provide a single user interface for creating and distributing content and gathering analytics
- Tiered, per-seat subscription with unlimited free zapcodes
- Basic seat: £30 per month, allows users to manage codes and use the Widgets and Designer tools
- Pro seat: £90 per month, access to the entire suite, including ZapWorks Studio, which allows users to build more advanced AR and VR experiences
- Unparalleled feature set for creating short-form content, including AR, VR, 3D model support, JavaScript actions, and single-click previewing and publishing
- Uniquely, gives the ability to publish VR content over the air without creating a stand-alone app and enduring the hassle of app store submission processes
In addition to augmented reality creation, ZapWorks supports the creation of virtual reality experiences for devices such as Google Cardboard, aligning with the company’s and experts’ belief that the two technologies will increasingly be presented together.
“ZapWorks was used to create the fantastic AR experiences on our dispensers tied to the Angry Birds Action! game,” said Gabriele Hofinger, Head of Marketing, PEZ International. “We pride ourselves on being the pioneer of interactive candy, so it’s a natural next step to move into AR and add another layer of interactivity for our customers. What Zappar is doing with these tools will really bring this tech to bear in the marketplace.”
The three modules offered in ZapWorks are:
- Widgets: Quick and simple way to create basic AR content (i.e., images, videos, contacts, etc.)
- Designer: Allows you to create more customized, interactive AR content, including experiences with advanced image tracking
- Studio: A fully scriptable, 3D toolkit for advanced users for AR and VR
Zappar co-founder and CTO Connell Gauld will be giving a talk at AWE on today at 7:30pm BST (2:30pm PDT) to unveil ZapWorks and discuss its potential to transform AR/VR creation.
For more information, visit ZapWorks [and try it out for free!] at https://zap.works
The Foregoer packable backpack is an easy to compact and carry accessory. Made from nylon fabric the backpack is ultra-light weight, waterproof, wear resistance and scratch resistance.
Can carry up to 25 litres and features 1 main compartment, 1 inner slip pocket, 1 front zip pocket and 2 elastic pockets.
Foregoer is committed to providing an easier and higher quality of life.
Compact in seconds
Folds into front zip pocket to fit anywhere. Must have on every trip, hiking, sport activity, school or daily use.
Multifunctional and Roomy
• Features a classic shape with several pockets for storage and 2-way zipper.
• 25L: Ample room for maps, cameras, snacks, bottles, clothes, books and other belongings.
• Organization: 1 roomy main compartment, 1 front zipper pocket, 1 inner slip pocket for valuable items and 2 elastic side pockets for water bottle or small accessories.
Durable and Comfortable
• This backpack is made of superior ripstop nylon fabric: ultra-light weight, waterproof, wear resistance and scratch resistance.
• Padded shoulder strap can reduce the pressure.
Dimensions
Unfold: 12.6×15.8×5.9 inches (W×H×D)
Fold: 9×7.5 inches (W×H)
Please Note:
All sizes are manually measured. The margin of error is 1 inch.
2. Due to different camera, light environment and display, the physical color will be a little different from pictures.
You can purchase one for £9.99 here.
LG have yet another device up their sleeve. The Stylus 2 is a more budget-friendly stylus phones similar to Samsung’s Note series without the pricetag. They are now announcing an upgraded Plus variant with an ARM chip that could be wither a mid-range MediaTek or a Snapdragon 415 (or similar,) a 5.7-inch Full HD screen and a 16MP camera (in select regions), as well as an 8MP front shooter. The RAM has similarly had an upgrade to 3GB and 32GB internal memory. Other specs include LTE, 3000mAh battery, and a fingerprint sensor. The Stylus 2 Plus runs Marshmallow out of the box, and will be making its way to Asia, South America, Europe and North America later this month.
- Display: 5.7-inch Full HD IPS Quantum Display
- Chipset: 1.4GHz Octa-Core
- Camera: Rear 13MP, 16MP / Front 5MP, 8MP (varies by region)
- Memory: 2GB, 3GB RAM / 16GB, 32GB ROM / MicroSD (varies by region)
- Battery: 3,000mAh (removable)
- Operating System: Android 6.0 Marshmallow
- Size: 155 x 79.6 x 7.4mm
- Weight: 145g
- Network: LTE / HSPA+ / GSM
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 a, b, g, n / Bluetooth 4.1 / USB 2.0
- Colors: Titan / Gold / Brown
- Others: Fingerprint Sensor
SEOUL, June 1, 2016 ― The LG Stylus 2 Plus, the latest edition of its large-format Stylus series, begins its global rollout with its launch today in Taiwan. The LG Stylus 2 Plus will make its way to customers in other key markets in Asia, South America, Europe and North America in the weeks to come.
While the design remains consistent with the original LG Stylus 2, the smartphone features significantly better performance than its original cousin. At its heart is a faster 1.4GHz Octa-Core processor, a sharper 5.7-inch Full HD IPS display and higher resolution 16MP rear camera, with a flash on both sides for clearer photos and videos in low light. Other improvements include more RAM and the choice of colors: Titan, Gold and Brown.
The Stylus 2 Plus carries over the nano-coated stylus which provides the tactile feedback of a quality fountain pen when writing on the screen. Using the stylus is made even more useful with UX features such as Quick Memo and Off Memo and Pen Keeper, which displays a warning when the stylus strays too far from the phone, or vice versa.
“The LG Stylus 2 Plus offers users a spacious screen, powerful multimedia functionality and a writing experience at a competitive price,” said Juno Cho, president of LG Electronics and Mobile Communications Company. “It’s just another example of the constant refinements we’re making to our mobile products to give LG customers a wide variety of features and designs to choose from.”
Asus has introduced its new flagship smartphone at the Computex show in Taiwan. Whats more is that it came with it’s two brothers and all of these siblings feature jaw-dropping specs at crazy prices. The range now comprises of the ZenFone 3, ZenFone 3 Deluxe and ZenFone 3 Ultra. Each version has 2.5D Gorilla Glass and a solid metal casing. The most noticeable difference is the increasing screen size from the 5.5 inch Zenfone 3 to the 5.7 inch Zenfone 3 Deluxe and finally the 6.8 inch Zenfone 3 Ultra.
Asus Zenfone 3 (ZE552KL)
- 5.5 inch, 1920 x 1080 pixel Super IPS+ LCD display
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor
- Up to 4GB of RAM
- Up to 64GB of RAM
- 16MP rear camera with Sony IMX298 sensor
- 802.11ac WiFi
- Bluetooth 4.2
- Up to Cat 6 LTE
- 3,000 mAh battery
- USB 2.0 Type-C connector
- Gold, blue, black, or white color options
Asus Zenfone 3 Deluxe (ZS570KL)
- 5.7 inch, 1920 x 1080 pixel Super AMOLED display
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor
- Up to 6GB of RAM
- Up to 256GB of storage
- 23MP rear camera with Sony IMX318 sensor
- 802.11ac WiFi
- Bluetooth 4.2
- Up to Cat 13 LTE
- 3,000 mAH battery with Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0
- USB 3.0 Type-C connector
- Gold, silver, and grey color options
Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL)
- 6.8 inch, 1920 x 1080 pixel IPS LCD display
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 processor
- Up to 4GB of RAM
- Up to 128GB of storage
- 23MP rear camera with Sony IMX318 sensor
- 802.11ac WiFi
- Bluetooth 4.2
- Up to Cat 6 LTE
- 4,600 mAH battery with Quick Charge 3.0
- USB 3.0 Type-C connector
- Gray, silver, and pink color options
Each model has optical image stabilization and electronic image stabilization when shooting photos with the rear camera, an 8MP, 85 degree front-facing camera, a fingerprint reader beneath the camera on the back of the phone, and dual SIM Card slots (including one which can double as a microSD card reader). Asus also says the Zenfone 3 Ultra will support 7.1 channel DTS surround sound audio, a first and an impressive addition. A “4K TV-grade” processor, a graphics chip which runs Asus Tru2Life+ video enhancement software to optimize video for “contrast, clarity, and smoothness.” will also sit onboard making things looking pretty.
So far pricing has only been announced in US dollars and they sounds a little like this: Zenfone 3 Deluxe (6GB/64GB): $499 USD, Zenfone 3 (3GB/32GB): $249 USD, Zenfone 3 Ultra (4GB/64GB): $479 USD. Asus love to give customers choice and the Zenfone is no exception, there will be a 256GB Deluxe version and a 128GB Ultra version for the storage hungry.
When it comes to the Powerbank there is no shortage of options. There are many recognisable brands now and many accessory companies trying to make their mark. One such company is EasyAcc. Having used a number of their power banks in the past it is a brand that I can feel you recommend when it comes to choosing.
Most recently I have been using the EasyAcc Rugged 20000mAh powerbank as my daily backup power source and am pretty pleased with the results, even though it is pretty huge. Admittedly one of the latches that hold the door closed has broken making it a little fiddly to open the door. However, the powerbank lasts a full working week and only needs charged over the weekend.
This brings us to the EasyAcc 9000 mAh power bank. This backup battery is waterproof, dustproof and shockproof. Features a compass, detachable Carabiner, a 2.1 amp output, 2 amp input and is compatible with almost everything has a USB charger. As with most of these power banks of late there is an inbuilt LED flashlight.
The build of the battery is tough and robust, having used it for a couple of weeks I’m glad to say it shows no signs of wear and tear and could totally handle a camping trip to one of the more extreme climates for where it has been designed to perform. The battery itself can handle around three or four good charges of my Nexus 6P.
Size wise for a 9000 mAh battery inside a tough enclosure this unit is perfect. Not too big to avoid being cumbersome and not too small, being easy to grip and easy to find.
However, I will say that the compass does feel like an afterthought and doesn’t provide much use however I guess it might be a lifesaver if the situation was to present itself. Also the door on the bottom is quite difficult open which is more reassuring when you think about the waterproof properties. With gloves you will struggle to get it open and it really requires your nails to get in underneath to prize the door open. I guess that is both a pro and con.
One thing that might not actually be a big issue the power bank does suffer from not being able to charge during the rain as the door needs to be open. I’m not sure of this problem would present itself too many users however it is something to keep in mind.
This little battery will continue to be in my travel sack. It’s a great backup and I thoroughly recommend it to anyone on the market looking for something a little more robust.
EasyAcc are always keep their prices low and have even set up a Flash Deal page were you could save a few if you keep an eye on it.
Archos have sent us one of their budget tablets, costing a mere £54.99. Have Archos made a premium cheap tablet or is the Archos 70 platinum lack lustre? Out of the box the casing on the tablet has a brushed metal feel, which is a good start. The tablet weighs 272g which feels nice and light. The tablet has a 7inch screen.
On the top of the tablet you have the micro USB charging port, a microphone and a 3.5mm head jack. On the left hand side there is MicroSD card slot.
On the right hand side you have the volume rocker, followed by the power on button.
At the bottom of the tablet there is another mic.
On the front of the screen there is the front facing camera, 0.3 megapixel.
On the back of the tablet there is a camera 2 megapixel, 1080p video capture and a speaker grill on the lower right side.
Inside the Archos we have a Mediatek MT8127 quad-core clocked at 1.3 GHz processor and 1 GB of RAM running Android lollipop 5.0. There is 16gb onboard storage with an expandable microSD slot up to 64gb. There is a 2600 mAh battery offering 6hrs 25mins of battery life, video playback. Before turning the tablet on I was worried that only having 1gb of ram the tablet would not keep up with the latest apps, although this was the least of this budget tablets problems.
When I turned on the tablet it became evident that there was a 3mm gap between the screens. Perhaps this was Archos advanced IPS technology that boasted ‘extra wide viewing angles’ but I was not a fan. I tested the speakers and found their output horrific. The sound was muffled and distorted. A problem that could be forgiven as you still have the 3.5mm jack for headphones but shared viewing or watching a video on the tablet would be an unpleasant ordeal. I also noticed a burn in on the screen, for those who had the first wave of HD plasma screens you will understand the annoyance when you leave one screen to move to the next, the ghost image of the screen before lingers for a few seconds.
This being said the tablet did run games like Minecraft and Roblox well, although my son did complain about them being sluggish at times.
The cameras on tablets frustrate me, why have them there if they are not going to give you a reasonable camera display for video calling. Below are a few images and video taken with the futile cameras.
As with Android lollipop the operating system was fine on the tablet. Clear, clean and simple, Archos did not imprint a heavy overlay on top of the Android platform which makes the tablet easy to use for children or grandparents. The Archos 70 Platinum comes about a stock as you can get however you are reliant on Archos to support it. Lollipop is present as this verison of Android is compatible with their Fusion Storage system to allow users to combine the MicroSD card with the internal ROM and have a larger usable space without having to transfer bits of app to SD, like in days of old.
I tested Antutu on the device and as you can see it scored a very low score.
I had to remember that this was a budget tablet and although it had its screen and sound flaws this tablet did have it’s positives. The USB host cable for connection with a keyboard or mouse was something you did not see on tablets at this price. The storage capacity on the tablet was great, the feel of the tablets metal casing was nice. The Archos 70 Platinum offers a well designed robust tablet with a few flaws but at £54.99 this can be overlooked. Had Archos input an extra 1gb of ram, a better speaker, and a better screen and still kept the price this low this tablet could have been an excellent purchase. Nonetheless still an affordable tablet for kids that’s life expectancy might be short and thanks to the metal casing extended a little longer.
- Expandable Storage – Micro SD card, up to 64GB (when formatted to fat32 standard)
- Internal Storage 16gb
- RAM 1 GB
- GPU – Mali 450 MP4
- CPU – Mediatek MT8127/ Quad-Core @1.3 GHz Cortex A7
- Diagonal Size- 7 inches (17.8 cm)
- Resolution – 1024 x 600 pixels
- Technology Type – IPS technology, 5 points Capacitive Multi-touch
- Back camera – 2 MP 1080p
- Front Camera – 0.3 MP
- Battery Size – 2600 mAH
- Battery Life – Video Playback 6hrs 25min
- Battery Type – Li-Ion Polymer
- Battery weight – 40g
- Charging Adaptor – 5V – 1.5A, Micro-USB IN
- Bluetooth, Wifi & GPS for better connectivity everywhere
Multitasking is the magic word in today’s offices. In the times of digital transformation we have to be fast, forward-looking, need to fulfil several tasks at the same time and have to have data, texts, photos and videos constantly present. This is where modern monitors come into play. They offer ideal solutions for all of those demands. In short: a modern monitor should simplify multitasking and increase productivity. Most suitable for advanced users: a widescreen and high-resolution display with a broad range of connections. But there are more ways to optimise monitor usage.
1. More space: increased productivity with UltraWide monitors
For project work and flexibility, users have to be aware of many developments at the same time. The solution: displaying several applications simultaneously. Thereby an UltraWide monitor is the first choice. With a 21:9 widescreen, the days of endless scrolling or switching between windows are gone. Several new models also come with a curved display for a more complete viewing experience. UltraWide screens – like the curved AOC C3583FQ or the AOC U3477PQU – enable the user to place almost four A4 pages alongside one another, or to get a quick overview over 16 video streams, e.g. from surveillance cameras, displayed side-by-side without distortion. Users can also use an e-mail client or messenger on one half of the desktop and their office or editing software on the other half. With sharp QHD or Full HD resolutions, they are still able to see the smallest details – even with more than one or two open windows on the same screen. Thus, integrated Multiview options like picture in picture or picture by picture are the perfect choice to save space and time.
2. More connectivity: the monitor as a multitasking “hub”
In addition, hardware multitasking can help the user to fulfil high productivity demands, too. Connecting several peripheral devices directly with the monitor saves time and space – and users do not have to crawl underneath the table or deal with a tangle of cables. Monitors like the AOC U3277PQU and Q3277PQU offer a breadth of options including DisplayPort, HDMI (MHL supported for mirroring and charging mobile phones or tablets), DVI, VGA and a USB 3.0 hub for data transfer or charging of USB devices. The U3277PQU even boasts an advanced HDMI 2.0 connector for smooth UHD video playback with up to 60 frames per second. The benefits are clear: Users only need one monitor for all kinds of connections. They can connect the display with a camera or TV receiver, upload data from a tablet to the PC and at the same time recharge a smartphone via MHL.
3. More of both: multi-monitor set-ups
Users who would like to bring multitasking to the next level can also combine both: e.g. a widescreen monitor with several peripheral devices or even one, two or more additional monitors. There are no limits to today’s multitasking set-ups. As a result, especially hard-core gamers can experience the ultimate gaming experience that surrounds the whole field of vision. And users who work on extremely complex tasks can build their individual set-up to have all crucial aspects of their work at a glance. On this occasion, even ergonomic options like the pivot mode can come into action to optimise the individual construction.
But multitasking is not just for the ambitious: Even casual users can reduce the effort of the easiest all-day work tasks by using simple multitasking options of their monitor. And they will never go back once they have tried it. Because when it comes to multitasking and increased productivity, the saying “less is sometimes more” is not necessarily true.
ADAM elements, a leading smart lifestyle solutions brand, is excited to showcase its latest version of iKlips – the iKlips DUO. The manufacturer will be hosting hands-on demonstrations from 31 May until 4 June in the World Trade Center venue at booth B0403 in Hall 1, making it easy to come meet the entire team in person. In addition to the iKlips DUO, ADAM elements will be showing its other developments, including the anticipated GoHealthy family health monitoring system.
If you became attached to iKlips, you will love what the new iKlips DUO has to offer. It is a design that has been perfected by being more practical, with a redesigned body to fit even more iPhone and iPad cases. With a silicone body sleeve for added protection, losing connector caps is now a thing of the past. Produced with top quality MLC flash memory, it has the world’s fastest flash memory for iPhone, iPad, and iPad Pro. In addition to enabling greater speeds, it provides greater stability and a longer lifespan. Furthermore, with its high-grade brushed aluminium body, you will want to use it as often as possible. It is gorgeous to hold and thanks to iKlips 2.0 App, it is easy to use. iKlips 2.0 is the other half that makes iKlips DUO even better. It features 3D Touch support, multi-select, Split View, password protection, Drop To, and even integration with Apple’s Music app to access your iTunes purchases. Now all your music, photos, videos, work projects, Adobe files, and all your other creations can be securely shared between devices – iPhone, iPad, iPad Pro, Mac, PC, or Chromebook. Having the ability to organize, store more and share on the go with friends, family, and colleagues gives you the power to do more. iKlips 2.0 is the way you will want to manage your device – easily.
From 31 May until 4 June, ADAM elements will be in the World Trade Center venue at booth B0403 in Hall 1 at this year’s COMPUTEX. The manufacturer invites you to meet the team and see the complete product line-up, including the iKlips DUO and the GoHealthy mobile health system. For more information, please contact ADAM elements using the details below.
While debuting at COMPUTEX 2015, GoHealthy and Functional Medicine Associates promised to revolutionize family and professional health monitoring by combining an advanced mobile health app with a comprehensive range of smart Bluetooth health monitors. ADAM elements is proud to come back this year with two new models which, when used with the GoHealthy App like FHIR app, allow users to track health trends, set goals, create alarms, share data with family members, and send medical alerts. To know more about “What is FHIR” look for Foreseemed.
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This year’s GoHealthy Bluetooth 4.0 devices include the GoHealthy Body Fat Monitor (BF1) and the GoHealthy Blood Pressure Monitor (BP1). Managed by the GoHealthy App (available for Android and iOS), users can monitor accurate health information in the palm of their hand. The app’s intuitive interface allows individual self-health management with features including trend analysis and automatic health targets. Privacy also played a key role in the development of of GoHealthy. Health data is transferred encrypted between the user’s smartphone and GoHealthy devices. It can only be accessed using the GoHealthy app and with the user’s password. There’s also numerous studies about the health benefits of taking CBD oil, you can get them at kushiebites.com or the #1 Hemp website Ministryofhemp.com.
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Wednesday 25th May 2016 at 8.00pm
Featuring: Gareth Myles, Gavin Fabiani-Laymond, Sam Pullen and Jay Garrett
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A question. Have you ever reviewed any reasonably priced mini or pico projectors please? Im after something to use to give informal presentations on a wall at a short notice.
Thanks
Dan
https://www.tracyandmatt.co.uk/lazertouch-mini-projector-transforms-surface-150-inch-touchscreen/
https://www.tracyandmatt.co.uk/qumi-q6-hd-pocket-projector-unboxing/
http://gadgetynews.com/touchjet-pond-projector-turns-any-surface-into-an-interactive-touchscreen/
Stephen from Dragonfly
You mentioned that DragonFly Black has an advantage over DragonFly Red in that the former is firmware upgradeable. In fact, both DragonFly models are upgradeable. We apologize if we somehow contributed to this misunderstanding.
What have you been playing with?
Gareth: EasyAcc 9000mAh Waterproof Power Bank, Anki Overdrive (Jay: Going to new Anki release tomorrow 😉 http://gadgetynews.com/anki-overdrive-review-the-ultimate-slot-car-smartphone-game-mash-up/ ), Archos 70 Platinum 7-Inch Tablet –
Gavin – Garmin Vivoactive HR & Garmin Fenix HR Sapphire (proper smartwatch), Samsung S7 Lens Cover (official case with 2 screw on lenses), Xiaomi Mi Max arrived today (don’t have to mention them all btw) http://www.samsung.com/uk/consumer/mobile-devices/accessories/case/ET-CG930DBEGWW
https://gavinsgadgets.com/2016/05/25/samsung-galaxy-s7-official-protective-lens-cover/
Sam – THL T7 4800 mAh smartphone, Creative Labs Sound Blaster Free, Mini Quadcopter,
Jay – Wilson Audio Alexx (£105,000 speakers) , Tascam US-2×2 TrackPack , Eyejusters reading glasses, and hanging with Brian May and his Owl
Discussion: GOOGLE I/O Day 1 + Day 2
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