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jeudi 30 juin 2016
New Cristiano Ronaldo game
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mercredi 29 juin 2016
Cobra CDR 855 BT
The CDR 855 BT is a tiny dashboard camera
from Cobra. It only offers Full HD video resolution, not the Super HD
that is increasingly common. But it has a few other tricks potentially
up its sleeve, and can double as an action camera. With the increasingly
crowded dashboard camera market, does Cobra have enough to stand out
from the crowd? Sadly, it turns out not, as most of the promised extra
features failed to work during my tests.
The bundled windscreen mount is pretty
standard, and as usual is designed to dangle the dashcam down from the
top of your windscreen. A spacer screws into the mount, and the CDR 855
BT then slides onto this firmly. It’s not quite a quick release, but it
isn’t too painful to get in and out if you want to take the camera away
from the car when unattended.
I had a few issues getting the Cobra CDR 855 BT to stay attached to the windscreen on one of my test vehicles, however. After about the fourth attempt it seemed secure, but the suction cup is quite small and I’ve had similar issues with the Xiaomi Yi Car WiFi DVR, which also has a small cup. A more effective suction mount would have been an improvement for both these products.
I had a few issues getting the Cobra CDR 855 BT to stay attached to the windscreen on one of my test vehicles, however. After about the fourth attempt it seemed secure, but the suction cup is quite small and I’ve had similar issues with the Xiaomi Yi Car WiFi DVR, which also has a small cup. A more effective suction mount would have been an improvement for both these products.
you don't get a power adapter that will
allow you to plug in your sat-nav as well, but at least the cable and
plug are separate, with a standard USB connection between the two. There
are two USB cables in the box – a long one for your car, and a shorter
one for when you want to hook the device up to your computer to download
footage. The long one only supplies power, and won't work for data.
Key Features
The Fitbit Blaze
The Fitbit Blaze is being marketed as
the ultimate “smart fitness watch”. What that means in layman's terms is
that this is Fitbit’s attempt to create an all-in-one wearable that can
offer robust fitness tracking, as well as basic smartwatch
functionality.
At first glance, the Blaze looks like a not-so-attractive cross between the Apple Watch and Fitbit Surge. However, following a few weeks of having it wrapped around my wrist, I found plenty to like about the Blaze, and I can see that it could be a solid – albeit pricey – option for casual runners and those just getting into exercising.
At first glance, the Blaze looks like a not-so-attractive cross between the Apple Watch and Fitbit Surge. However, following a few weeks of having it wrapped around my wrist, I found plenty to like about the Blaze, and I can see that it could be a solid – albeit pricey – option for casual runners and those just getting into exercising.
Key Features
Samsung to launch Galaxy X foldable smartphone in 2017 alongside S8 and Note 7?
Samsung may be set to launch five flagship devices in 2017, with new foldable smartphone the Galaxy X joining familiar names like the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy Note 7 in its high-end lineup.
So far, 2016 has been a pretty stellar year for handsets, and for Samsung in particular. Its Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge devices have taken home plenty of plaudits, and we haven't even arrived at the Galaxy Note 6 yet.
But 2017 could be even bigger for the
South Korean electronics giant, after rumours surfaced linking the
mobile manufacturer with the release of a foldable smartphone
potentially called the Galaxy X.
At least, that's the latest from occasionally reliable Samsung blog SamMobile. Highlighting some slightly shady-looking social media reports out of Korea, it now says that the foldable Galaxy X will join the firm's flagship range alongside the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy Note 7 as soon as 2017.
It's not first time we've heard rumours that Samsung is developing a handset with a foldable screen, of course. These murmurings date back a good few years and are ultimately linked to various patents held by Samsung.
At least, that's the latest from occasionally reliable Samsung blog SamMobile. Highlighting some slightly shady-looking social media reports out of Korea, it now says that the foldable Galaxy X will join the firm's flagship range alongside the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy Note 7 as soon as 2017.
It's not first time we've heard rumours that Samsung is developing a handset with a foldable screen, of course. These murmurings date back a good few years and are ultimately linked to various patents held by Samsung.
Apparently being developed under the
codename 'Project Valley', the leaks suggest that the Galaxy X will look
like a normal handset when closed, but will fold out to double in size
and (by the sounds of it) more closely resemble a tablet.
When might we be able to expect this futuristic device? If Samsung follows previous launch patterns, the new Galaxy S8 and S8 Edge are most likely to appear in spring 2017, with the Galaxy X potentially arriving alongside the Note 7 in the autumn.
When might we be able to expect this futuristic device? If Samsung follows previous launch patterns, the new Galaxy S8 and S8 Edge are most likely to appear in spring 2017, with the Galaxy X potentially arriving alongside the Note 7 in the autumn.
The Mad Catz S.U.R.F.R
Mad Catz launched two new products at MWC 2015 – the pocket-sized L.Y.N.X. 3 and the S.U.R.F.R, a crazy combination of gaming controller and mini Bluetooth keyboard that works across platforms.
It can never be said that Mad Catz doesn’t think outside the box. The S.U.R.F.R is a unique device and one that could bring the best of both worlds to the ever-expanding range of Android and PC TV set-top boxes.
It can never be said that Mad Catz doesn’t think outside the box. The S.U.R.F.R is a unique device and one that could bring the best of both worlds to the ever-expanding range of Android and PC TV set-top boxes.
The S.U.R.F.R is an impressive controller.
The rubbery, soft-touch qwerty keyboard is a revelation. The keys are
small, but have a raised centre to make them easy enough to
differentiate and provide a satisfying click when pressed. In fact I
wrote several paragraphs using the S.U.R.F.R without making a single
mistake. That surprised me, considering I struggle to write out a
password correctly on the mini Bluetooth keyboard I use with my set-top
PC.
iPad Air 2
Since our original review of the iPad Air
2, Apple has launched a 9.7in iPad Pro and dropped the price of the iPad
Air 2 by £50. Below are some things that are worth considering before
you splash out on an iPad Air 2.
The first thing to consider is that the
iPad Air 2 is still £150 cheaper than the 9.7in iPad Pro, so if your
budget doesn't stretch to the £499 Apple is asking, then you can stop
reading this and skip to the review below. If money is burning a hole in
your pocket and you're tempted, read on...
The iPad Pro runs Apple's latest A9X processor. In the 12.9-inch iPad Pro
it provided stonking processing performance and we can't expect much
less from it in 9.7in form factor. Equally good will be the upgraded
screen that supports Apple's genuinely Impressive Pencil. It has a
maximum brightness of 500nits and also supports the wide DCI P3 colour
gamut, for richer and more vibrant colours.
Perhaps the most interesting thing about the new display is that it supports Apple's own True Tone technology. True Tone will see the screen change colour temperature based on what light source it's under. This means under soft, warm lighting, whites will look equally warm, while under artificial lights you'll get a purer white. The net effect of this is that you'll get accurate colours no matter your lighting conditions, which will be very handy for those working in colour-sensitive professions.
9.7-inch low reflectivity Retina screen
A8X tri-core 1.5GHz processor and quad-core GPU
8-megapixel rear camera
Touch ID
iOS 8.1
Manufacturer: Apple
Review Price: £399.00
Perhaps the most interesting thing about the new display is that it supports Apple's own True Tone technology. True Tone will see the screen change colour temperature based on what light source it's under. This means under soft, warm lighting, whites will look equally warm, while under artificial lights you'll get a purer white. The net effect of this is that you'll get accurate colours no matter your lighting conditions, which will be very handy for those working in colour-sensitive professions.
Key Features
Battery life may not be the Galaxy Note 7's killer feature after all
By now everyone’s pretty sure
the next Samsung Galaxy Note is skipping the '6' and going straight to
'7' so now we can turn our attention to features, right? Right.
In the build up to the summer release, rumours have suggested Samsung will kit the phablet out with a gigantic 4,000mAh battery.
However, those reports may have followed in the traditions of blokes around the globe by exaggerating the size somewhat.
Stop us if you’ve heard this one before, but Russian Blogger Eldar Murtazin (via BGR) reckons the new large-screen handset will probably offer a slightly more modest 3,600mAh cell.
In the build up to the summer release, rumours have suggested Samsung will kit the phablet out with a gigantic 4,000mAh battery.
However, those reports may have followed in the traditions of blokes around the globe by exaggerating the size somewhat.
Stop us if you’ve heard this one before, but Russian Blogger Eldar Murtazin (via BGR) reckons the new large-screen handset will probably offer a slightly more modest 3,600mAh cell.
lundi 27 juin 2016
Phonejoy Gamepad 2
The Phonejoy Gamepad 2 is a pocket-sized
controller that can be expanded to accommodate your smartphone, which it
connects to via a Bluetooth link, turning your handset into something
more akin to a dedicated portable games console. It has an internal
rechargeable battery which lasts around 14 hours per charge, and is
compatible with both Android and iOS devices. As the name suggests, this
is an evolution of the earlier Phonejoy Gamepad.
Key Features
Thrustmaster T150
The Thrustmaster T150 is one of the
most affordable force feedback race wheels for PS4. If you want to try
out a ‘proper’ gaming wheel but don’t want to spend upwards of £300 on
the Thrustmaster T300RS and a decent pair of pedals, you’re in the right place.
Those who have already owned a few force feedback wheels will likely find the pedals cheap-feeling and may not like the residual notchiness of the force feeback. However, when the Thrustmaster T150 costs half the price of its big brother at £110, it’s one of the best choices if you have a feeling it may end up gathering dust in-between two-week-long obsessions with racing game X.
Those who have already owned a few force feedback wheels will likely find the pedals cheap-feeling and may not like the residual notchiness of the force feeback. However, when the Thrustmaster T150 costs half the price of its big brother at £110, it’s one of the best choices if you have a feeling it may end up gathering dust in-between two-week-long obsessions with racing game X.
New to force feedback wheels? They give
you realistic physical feedback about what’s going on with the car
you’re driving. Almost any bargain basement wheel lets you turn,
accelerate and brake with greater fidelity than a gamepad or keyboard,
but force feedback wheels use motors to pull against you as you drive.
They mimic the sort of forces you might feel in the real world as you slide a mini Cooper around a corner, and then lose control only to crash into the barrier because the real world doesn't actually work like Mario Kart. Force feedback lets you feel the moment your tires lose grip.
There are two main versions of the Thrustmaster T150 on sale. The normal one and the Ferrari edition. Both work with the PS4, PS3 and PC.
They mimic the sort of forces you might feel in the real world as you slide a mini Cooper around a corner, and then lose control only to crash into the barrier because the real world doesn't actually work like Mario Kart. Force feedback lets you feel the moment your tires lose grip.
There are two main versions of the Thrustmaster T150 on sale. The normal one and the Ferrari edition. Both work with the PS4, PS3 and PC.
samsung galaxy note 7
And may An_i on the Internet a leaked copy of a Chinese site that specializes bears the name "MyDrivers" the date chosen by the company to reveal her new Galaxy Note S7 appears, and the image appears promo announcement of the phone, and that the company has chosen for that date of August 2 / August next.
In addition to the Walnut 7 will come with a camera accurately 12 megapixel Ksah and 4000mAh battery.
dimanche 26 juin 2016
Mad Catz R.A.T Pro S
The new Mad Catz R.A.T Tournament Grade gaming mouse line is currently filled with three entries. The R.A.T Pro S is the middle-of-the-range option, priced at £59.99.
It lacked the vast customisability of its big brother the R.A.T Pro X, but it's a lightweight gaming mouse with a few perks of its own.
Is it one of the best wired gaming mice though? I've put it to the test to find out.
Key Features
ISAW Wing WiFi Action Camera
The ISAW Wing is the less expensive sibling of the ISAW Edge,
missing the headline 4K video shooting, while including a slightly less
comprehensive mounting bundle. Although it's quite a bit cheaper,
there's still plenty to commend this GoPro-alike. So exactly how much
has been lost to achieve the considerably reduced price?
ISAW Wing – Shooting Specification
The most noticeable omission, as
already stated, is the 4K video resolution. There are no 2.7k or 1440p
options either. The 1080p Full HD resolution remains, but is available
at only 30fps rather than 60; 720p runs at a maximum 60fps rather than
120. As a result, there's a considerable reduction in video-shooting
options, and the top still-image resolution has dropped from 16
megapixels to 12 megapixels, with no RAW capability either.
In practice, the main loss here other than 4K is the ability to shoot at a higher frame rate and then play back at a slower one for smooth slow motion. Since this is something action camera users do regularly, it's something to consider when purchasing, and could make the £60 extra for the Edge money well spent. There's a 960p (1,280 x 960, with a 4:3 aspect) shooting format available too, which also runs at 30fps.
CMOS with 12-megapixel photographic ability
MP4 recording at up to Full HD at 18Mbits/sec
Waterproof to 40m with bundled housing
Decent mounting kit included
Wi-Fi remote control functions
Manufacturer: ISAW
Review Price: £119.99
In practice, the main loss here other than 4K is the ability to shoot at a higher frame rate and then play back at a slower one for smooth slow motion. Since this is something action camera users do regularly, it's something to consider when purchasing, and could make the £60 extra for the Edge money well spent. There's a 960p (1,280 x 960, with a 4:3 aspect) shooting format available too, which also runs at 30fps.
Key Features
THE ONEPLUS 3
It is year three in OnePlus’ great
experiment to produce flagship handsets at a fraction of the price of
rivals. The OnePlus 3 has been designed to compete with phones such as
the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge but costs only £309, rather than the £500-600 that you'd pay for another brand.
This is easily the sleekest phone that OnePlus has launched to date, and if you're after as much as possible for the money then this handset is easy to recommend. There’s little here not to like, especially since OnePlus has done away with the invite-only purchasing strategy adopted for its previous handsets.
5.5-inch 1080p Super AMOLED screen
6GB dual-channel DDR4 RAM
64GB storage
Android 6.0.1
OxygenUI
Snadragon 820 CPU
Manufacturer: OnePlus
Review Price: £309.00
This is easily the sleekest phone that OnePlus has launched to date, and if you're after as much as possible for the money then this handset is easy to recommend. There’s little here not to like, especially since OnePlus has done away with the invite-only purchasing strategy adopted for its previous handsets.
Key Features
SAMSUNG GEAR S3
The next-generation Samsung Gear S3 “super-luxury” smartwatch will arrive this year, apparently.
That’s according to the Korea Herald, which reports that the unconfirmed wearable is set for launch in 2016.
The Herald cites its source as de Grisogono, a luxury jeweller that it says has partnered with Samsung to create the device.
“We are currently collaborating with Samsung to develop its next-generation smartwatch,” a de Grisogono official is reported as saying.
The Herald cites its source as de Grisogono, a luxury jeweller that it says has partnered with Samsung to create the device.
“We are currently collaborating with Samsung to develop its next-generation smartwatch,” a de Grisogono official is reported as saying.
t’s said that de Grisogono was
“approached by Samsung” as the company is a “fitting partner to lead its
foray into the ultra-luxury accessories market”.
It wouldn’t be the first time the companies had worked together; both firms were jointly involved in creating the recent limited edition spin-off of the Samsung Gear S2, priced at $15,000.
It wouldn’t be the first time the companies had worked together; both firms were jointly involved in creating the recent limited edition spin-off of the Samsung Gear S2, priced at $15,000.
samedi 25 juin 2016
THE BEST OF LAPTOP
Asus Transformer 3 Pro
I’ve never seen a Surface Pro competitor
look quite so similar to Microsoft's finest. The Asus Transformer 3 Pro
takes so many design cues from the Surface Pro 4 that I'd put money on the majority of people mistaking the device for something that has come straight out of Redmond.
Imitation is the sincerest form of
flattery and all that, but is the Transformer 3 Pro actually a worthy
competitor? From my initial impressions, I'd say "probably".
The two are near-identical when it comes to technical specifications. First up, the screen: Asus has fitted a 2,860 x 1,920 pixel display to the Transformer 3 Pro, narrowly pipping the 2,736 x 1,824 pixels on the Surface Pro 4. It may not be obvious, but the Asus machine is actually 0.4-inches larger than the Surface Pro 4, with a 12.6in diagonal.
The two are near-identical when it comes to technical specifications. First up, the screen: Asus has fitted a 2,860 x 1,920 pixel display to the Transformer 3 Pro, narrowly pipping the 2,736 x 1,824 pixels on the Surface Pro 4. It may not be obvious, but the Asus machine is actually 0.4-inches larger than the Surface Pro 4, with a 12.6in diagonal.
It looks fantastic, not least because
of Asus’ quoted 121% sRGB colour gamut volume. The tablet will get an
optional Asus Pen stylus, too, which has 1,024 points of pressure
sensitivity – a boon for designers. There wasn’t a stylus on display at
the Asus booth, but judging by the pictures of the device, the pen
doesn’t appear to benefit from the same magnetic attachment as on the
Surface Pro 4.
The Transformer 3 Pro is 8.35mm thick without its keyboard dock and weighs 795g, putting it on a par with Microsoft’s tablet. It will ship with a keyboard dock as standard, however, giving it a one-up on Microsoft. The whole assembly feels very solid; Asus hasn’t cut costs in the build quality department.
Asus’ ZenBook range has proven enduringly popular with reviewers and
buyers alike, offering fantastic specifications and reasonable build
quality at a market-leading price.
With the ZenBook 3, announced alongside several other new devices at Computex today, Asus has produced a laptop that's thinner and lighter than any that have come before it. The ZenBook 3 is just 11.9mm thick and weighs 910g. That’s thinner and lighter than the ZenBook UX305.
The Transformer 3 Pro is 8.35mm thick without its keyboard dock and weighs 795g, putting it on a par with Microsoft’s tablet. It will ship with a keyboard dock as standard, however, giving it a one-up on Microsoft. The whole assembly feels very solid; Asus hasn’t cut costs in the build quality department.
Asus ZenBook 3
With the ZenBook 3, announced alongside several other new devices at Computex today, Asus has produced a laptop that's thinner and lighter than any that have come before it. The ZenBook 3 is just 11.9mm thick and weighs 910g. That’s thinner and lighter than the ZenBook UX305.
Dell XPS 13 9350
Mere months ago Dell wowed me with its
first 2015 XPS 13 laptop. Featuring a slick design, powerful components
and a beautiful display the XPS 13 waltzed in and won the coveted TrustedReviews Awards Best Laptop award.
In fact, the XPS 13 was so good that I couldn’t think of any serious ways Dell could improve it at the time. But with the new year approaching, Dell has done just that with its latest XPS 13 refresh.
In fact, the XPS 13 was so good that I couldn’t think of any serious ways Dell could improve it at the time. But with the new year approaching, Dell has done just that with its latest XPS 13 refresh.
Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 260
The Yoga 260 brings together two of
Lenovo's signature laptop lines. It combines the ThinkPad's business
features and design with the folding touchscreen of its Yoga devices.
Whether you're after a reliable workhorse or a versatile touchscreen
hybrid, the Yoga 260 should be the ideal device.
Available in a few configurations that begin at £899 and rise to £1,299, the Yoga 260 is competitively priced for a ThinkPad product. But is it the ultimate business ultraportable device?
Available in a few configurations that begin at £899 and rise to £1,299, the Yoga 260 is competitively priced for a ThinkPad product. But is it the ultimate business ultraportable device?
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080
The GTX 1080 is Nvidia's latest top-end graphics card, ready to take on this year's two-pronged assault of VR and 4K gaming.
If you’re wondering why Nvidia's made such an enormous song and dance out of a consumer graphics card launch, it’s because the company spent ‘billions’ on getting its new architecture to market and now has to make the numbers add up. Both financially and in GPU performance.
The performance of the GTX 1080 really isn’t in doubt – a company like Nvidia wouldn’t launch its flagship graphics card without full confidence that it’ll do a good job. I can say right now that this is the best GPU you can buy.
The real intrigue, and something we won’t see resolved for a few months, will come from how it compares to the rest of the market – both third-party 1080 cards and whatever AMD hits back with.
If you’re wondering why Nvidia's made such an enormous song and dance out of a consumer graphics card launch, it’s because the company spent ‘billions’ on getting its new architecture to market and now has to make the numbers add up. Both financially and in GPU performance.
The performance of the GTX 1080 really isn’t in doubt – a company like Nvidia wouldn’t launch its flagship graphics card without full confidence that it’ll do a good job. I can say right now that this is the best GPU you can buy.
The real intrigue, and something we won’t see resolved for a few months, will come from how it compares to the rest of the market – both third-party 1080 cards and whatever AMD hits back with.
Key Features:
- New Pascal architecture
- 8GB GDDR5X memory
- 2560 CUDA cores
- 1607MHz base clock speed
- 320GB/s memory bandwidth
- Manufacturer: Nvidia
- Review Price: £620.00
Samsung Galaxy S7 vs iPhone 6S
The Samsung Galaxy S7 is now on the market, heralding the next round in the ongoing Samsung vs Apple smartphone grudge match.
Now that our review is in, we can confirm that the Galaxy S7 is a serious contender for the top smartphone crown. It might pack a familiar design, but a faster CPU, improved battery, and a stunning-looking camera could well be giving Apple more cold sweats than the FBI.
Of course, it wasn't too long ago that Apple released its iPhone 6S flagship. Many saw that phone as one of Apple's best ever 'S' devices, so it's not like Samsung has the market all sown up right up until the launch of the iPhone 7.
Here's a step-by-step breakdown of Samsung's new handset and how it stacks up against Apple's current iPhone.
Now that our review is in, we can confirm that the Galaxy S7 is a serious contender for the top smartphone crown. It might pack a familiar design, but a faster CPU, improved battery, and a stunning-looking camera could well be giving Apple more cold sweats than the FBI.
Of course, it wasn't too long ago that Apple released its iPhone 6S flagship. Many saw that phone as one of Apple's best ever 'S' devices, so it's not like Samsung has the market all sown up right up until the launch of the iPhone 7.
Samsung Galaxy S7 vs iPhone 6S: Design
Samsung Galaxy S7: 7.9mm thick, 152g, metal alloy, glass front and back, IP68 certified, Black/Gold
Phone 6S: 7.1mm thick, 143g, Series 7000 anodised aluminium back, Space Gray/Silver/Gold/Rose Gold
Apple iOS 10
As expected, Apple has unveiled the
latest iteration of its mobile operating system, iOS 10 at WWDC. For
everything from the iOS 10 release date to device compatibility and key
features, read on.
Here's everything you need to know about iOS 10.
Here's everything you need to know about iOS 10.
A developer preview of iOS 10 has been
made available immediate, after which a public beta should break cover
in July. The full stable release will land with the iPhone 7 in
September, we'd expect. Here's how to download the iOS 10 beta today
vendredi 24 juin 2016
Android N
With the I/O developer conference now behind us, Google has unveiled a stack of new details about Android N.
For those who missed it, Android N is the developer build of the next version of Google’s mobile operating system. The original version of the OS was released earlier this year, but Google has since released a stream of updates that fix existing issues add new functions to the OS.
The beta build currently available is more stable than the initial developer pre-release. But be warned it’s still far from final software. So even though Google’s claimed it’ll be fine to run on most tablets and smartphones, you still run the risk of unexpected crashes and performance issues.
You also still have to agree to a fair amount of tracking from Google, which aims to monitor the build to spot and fix bugs ahead of the full version’s release.
I’ve downloaded the OS onto my spare Nexus 6 and taken it for spin, so you get the benefit of discovering Android N’s coolest new features, without risking your smartphone or tablet.
For those who missed it, Android N is the developer build of the next version of Google’s mobile operating system. The original version of the OS was released earlier this year, but Google has since released a stream of updates that fix existing issues add new functions to the OS.
The beta build currently available is more stable than the initial developer pre-release. But be warned it’s still far from final software. So even though Google’s claimed it’ll be fine to run on most tablets and smartphones, you still run the risk of unexpected crashes and performance issues.
You also still have to agree to a fair amount of tracking from Google, which aims to monitor the build to spot and fix bugs ahead of the full version’s release.
I’ve downloaded the OS onto my spare Nexus 6 and taken it for spin, so you get the benefit of discovering Android N’s coolest new features, without risking your smartphone or tablet.
the top games from all the consoles, PC in 2017 (except mario an sonic)
Mario & Sonic at the 2016 Rio Olympic
Now Mario & Sonic at the 2016 Rio
Olympic Games arrives with the motion controls dumped and any Wii
U-specific features sidelined. Yet, strangely enough, it’s the strongest
and most innovative
At every E3 Ubisoft, unveils a big new game at the close of its press conference.
This year it was Steep, an extreme sports snowy adventure that sees
players ski, snowboard and parachute their ways across the beautiful
French mountains.
Usually these unveilings get a raucous reception from the audience, setting Twitter ablaze. Steep was different. It failed to garner much excitement from those in attendance at its reveal playing it has done little to change my opinion.
Steep gives you free reign in an open world environment across the Alps and Alaska. You can choose whether to don a pair of skis, a snowboard, wingsuit or paraglide your way around the powder-white planes. There will be plenty of challenges around the mountains where you can try and beat your fiends and improve your own scores, too.
Steep
Usually these unveilings get a raucous reception from the audience, setting Twitter ablaze. Steep was different. It failed to garner much excitement from those in attendance at its reveal playing it has done little to change my opinion.
Steep gives you free reign in an open world environment across the Alps and Alaska. You can choose whether to don a pair of skis, a snowboard, wingsuit or paraglide your way around the powder-white planes. There will be plenty of challenges around the mountains where you can try and beat your fiends and improve your own scores, too.
Batman: The Telltale Series
The Telltale style of games had begun to wear thin for me. After being completely underwhelmed by the second series of The Walking Dead,
I felt the team and the episodic storytelling format had grown stale.
However, after watching the team present the first 30 minutes of episode
one of Batman, I am back on board, and it has little to do with the
Caped Crusader himself.
Telltale confirmed the entire series of Batman will be complete before year’s end. With the first episode due in the very vague ‘summer’ – though Telltale admited it is very soon – that means we’ll be getting practically a new episode every month. It’s great to know that investing in the first episode I’ll finally be getting consistency and can remain invested, much like Square Enix’s approach to the excellent Hitman rebirth.
Telltale confirmed the entire series of Batman will be complete before year’s end. With the first episode due in the very vague ‘summer’ – though Telltale admited it is very soon – that means we’ll be getting practically a new episode every month. It’s great to know that investing in the first episode I’ll finally be getting consistency and can remain invested, much like Square Enix’s approach to the excellent Hitman rebirth.
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
To emphasise that this might be the company’s most important game ever – and arguably the biggest draw at E3 2016,
with the queue to play it stretching almost six hours long – Nintendo
devoted its entire booth to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.
Here, at last, was the game every Nintendo fan had craved since it was
first teased three years ago, playable for the first time.
Paragon
Making a MOBA game is like baking a
cake - the slightest deviation from the recipe and the final product
ends up flat, overpowering, or simply inedible. Although I’ve thoroughly
enjoyed the slices of Paragon I’ve devoured during its closed alpha,
it’s flavour has occasionally fallen closer to Victoria sponge rather
than seductive red velvet. Epic Games has spent a great deal of time, as
it should do, refining the game’s fundamentals, but as I discovered
while meeting the team in Berlin last week, Paragon is about to enter a
new phase of development: the cherry on top.
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Wildlands
The first instalment of Ubisoft’s
popular tactical squad-based shooter since 2012’s Future Soldier sees
something of a reboot, and if early indications prove accurate,
Wildlands could propel Ghost Recon into stellar realms. The first Ghost
Recon game to boast a fully open world, ditching the franchise’s
gimmicky reliance on technology in favour of high-octane missions that
you can approach however you want. The result is a deeply enjoyable
sandbox-style romp.
Wildlands has an interesting premise, albeit a scary one if you happen to come from Bolivia. It’s set in the present day, but posits an alternate reality in which a corrupt government has allowed Santa Blanca, a Colombian drug cartel, to move into Bolivia, effectively taking over the country. As an elite Ghost, you’re fighting on two fronts: your primary objective is to destabilise the drug cartel and ultimately take out El Sueno, its leader, but you also have to contend with a corrupt military backing El Sueno. The more disruption you cause, the more resistance the locals will be able to organise.
Wildlands has an interesting premise, albeit a scary one if you happen to come from Bolivia. It’s set in the present day, but posits an alternate reality in which a corrupt government has allowed Santa Blanca, a Colombian drug cartel, to move into Bolivia, effectively taking over the country. As an elite Ghost, you’re fighting on two fronts: your primary objective is to destabilise the drug cartel and ultimately take out El Sueno, its leader, but you also have to contend with a corrupt military backing El Sueno. The more disruption you cause, the more resistance the locals will be able to organise.
Samsung Galaxy S8
Everything you need to know about the Samsung Galaxy S8
Update (20 June 2016): Reports
from the Chinese media suggest that the Samsung Galaxy S8 will feature a
dual-lens camera, in line with recent rumours about Apple's next phone.
It's also suggested that the new Samsung flagship will boast a 4K
display, apparently to improve the phone's VR prospects.
Samsung
has a reputation for building bloody good phones, so it would be
surprising – and frustrating – if the Galaxy S8 was any different. We're
still months away from launch, but the cogs are already in motion for
the coming of Samsung's next flagship smartphone.
Don't forget – the smartphone market is easy to predict. After all, we already know what processors, modems, and camera technology will be available for Samsung to utilise ahead of next year's Galaxy S8 debut. Some of the likely Galaxy S8 features include Qualcomm's Snapdragon 830 chip, a huge 1/1.7 image sensor, and a hi-res 4K/UHD display.
Samsung is expected to launch five flagship devices in 2017, according to recent rumours. One of those is tipped to be a foldable Galaxy X, but familiar entries look likely too: think the Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8 Edge, and Galaxy Note 7.
Nevertheless, we're a long way from the Galaxy S8 release, so the phone remains a relative mystery for now. Here's our round-up of everything we think we know about the Samsung Galaxy S8...
Don't forget – the smartphone market is easy to predict. After all, we already know what processors, modems, and camera technology will be available for Samsung to utilise ahead of next year's Galaxy S8 debut. Some of the likely Galaxy S8 features include Qualcomm's Snapdragon 830 chip, a huge 1/1.7 image sensor, and a hi-res 4K/UHD display.
Samsung is expected to launch five flagship devices in 2017, according to recent rumours. One of those is tipped to be a foldable Galaxy X, but familiar entries look likely too: think the Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8 Edge, and Galaxy Note 7.
Nevertheless, we're a long way from the Galaxy S8 release, so the phone remains a relative mystery for now. Here's our round-up of everything we think we know about the Samsung Galaxy S8...
The good news is that it might actually
happen. A report by the Korea Herald on June 8 cites predictions by
industry analysts at UBI Research that the Galaxy S8 will feature a 4K
display. According to the market experts, there's plenty of evidence to
support the theory. Researchers at the firm were quoted as saying:
“Samsung Display showcased a 5.5 ultra-high definition 4K display with a pixel density of 806ppi for virtual reality devices at the Society for Information Display, a display trade show, in California in March. Considering various factors including the production yield rate for the next-generation display expected to improve in the coming months, the 5.5-inch AMOLED will be deployed in the next Galaxy smartphone, presumably, named the S8.”
Of course, the word of industry analysts isn't gospel – they often get things wrong. But still, it's more evidence that a move to 4K displays is a sensible (and likely) one.
“Samsung Display showcased a 5.5 ultra-high definition 4K display with a pixel density of 806ppi for virtual reality devices at the Society for Information Display, a display trade show, in California in March. Considering various factors including the production yield rate for the next-generation display expected to improve in the coming months, the 5.5-inch AMOLED will be deployed in the next Galaxy smartphone, presumably, named the S8.”
Of course, the word of industry analysts isn't gospel – they often get things wrong. But still, it's more evidence that a move to 4K displays is a sensible (and likely) one.
Samsung’s Galaxy Note 6 screen is just as good
Recent reports suggest that the Galaxy Note 6 will only be available in a curved dual-edge variant. Only yesterday, The Korea Herald suggested that there won’t be a flat Note handset this year. That means the phone is much more likely to look like the Galaxy S7 Edge than the Galaxy S7 proper.
Samsung is expected to announce the Galaxy Note 6 at a dedicated launch event in New York in August – although no such plans have been publicly confirmed. It’s also rumoured that the phone will go on sale that same day, unlike previous years where the release date has been slightly delayed post-reveal.
Rumour Galaxy Note 6 features include a Qualcomm Snapdragon 823 processor, Adreno 530 GPU, 6GB RAM, 256GB storage, and a QHD screen resolution.
Watch: What to expect from the Galaxy Note 6
Best gaming keyboard 2016
f you're an avid PC gamer, one of the cheapest but most satisfying ways to up your game is with a mechanical keyboard. If you've never used one before, it's a big change from your classic low-profile laptop keys or cheap no-brand keyboard that came with your PC, and takes some getting used to, but as you'll see with our guide and the six 'boards on offer here, you can get a great piece of kit for around £100.
In this guide, we’ll take you through all that you should consider when buying a mechanical gaming keyboard. You’ll come away equipped to make the best choice to level up your gaming rig and buy the best gaming keyboard possible.
In this round-up are our more recent
reviews of mechanical keyboards that are still on sale, but if you have
any suggestions of other keyboards we should get in for review, let us
know in the comments. Currently in the works we have reviews of both
Razer and Logitech's latest offerings, and if they make the grade we'll
add them to this list.
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Panasonic HC-X1000 (the best of cameras)
The Panasonic HC-X1000 is Panasonic’s first 4K offering in the prosumer camcorder market. With built-in ND filters, a 20x optical zoom and a host of very impressive 4K frame rates and codecs, the HX-1000 is well priced at £2,559, more than £1,000 less than the Sony AX1.
With a 4K 8-MP 1/2.3-inch BSI sensor, this camcorder is a from a time before the 5D Mk II made depth of field the norm, but with 50p and 60p at UHD (3,840 x 2,160) does Panasonic have something else to offer a more traditional end of the market?
Panasonic HC-X1000: Specs and Features
The
first question you have to ask is who is this for? There is no doubt
that 60fps at UHD is a headline grabbing statistic that many
videographers would drool over. With, MP4, AVCHD and MOV codecs this
camera certainly is versatile, but it also has some clear limitations
that you need to understand before deciding whether to buy it.
Due no doubt to the somewhat small sensor, we found the HC-X1000 is hard pushed to get past nine stops of dynamic range and despite the MP4 codec taking up to 200Mbps, the image has little to no room for manipulation in post production.
This confirms to us that the HC-X1000 was never intended to be used by indie filmmakers, a fact Panasonic made clear in pitching the camera to us. It feels the HC-X1000 is best suited to commercial contexts, such as shooting weddings and events. So the real question is whether you should switch to 4K for this kind of work and whether this is the camera for the job.
Due no doubt to the somewhat small sensor, we found the HC-X1000 is hard pushed to get past nine stops of dynamic range and despite the MP4 codec taking up to 200Mbps, the image has little to no room for manipulation in post production.
This confirms to us that the HC-X1000 was never intended to be used by indie filmmakers, a fact Panasonic made clear in pitching the camera to us. It feels the HC-X1000 is best suited to commercial contexts, such as shooting weddings and events. So the real question is whether you should switch to 4K for this kind of work and whether this is the camera for the job.
Best camcorders to buy 2016
Looking for the best camcorder to buy? From 3D shooters to rugged, pocket camcorders these are the top rated ones to look out for.
As smartphones and DSLR cameras continue to provide a compelling argument to ditch the camcorder, we know there are some out there who still want a dedicated movie-shooting device.
The likes of JVC, Canon and Panasonic continue to support the camcorder cause. Combining automatic and manual features, most are well equipped to shoot Full HD 1080p and 3D if you are still into the whole stereoscopic thing.
Most entry and professional camcorders feature built-in Wi-Fi making it easier and quicker to transfer and upload footage. Some even pack Android and iOS app functionality to remotely control key features like camera zoom and focusing from your smartphone or tablet.
The birth of the camcorder hybrid means you can expect to see more models sport DSLR-style sensors making sure you have the best of both shooting worlds for moving and still images.
Whether you want to shoot broadcast quality video or simply want to make amateur films look a little more slick, we've rifled through our camcorder reviews to pick out the best camcorders to buy right now.
the Sony Xperia Z5
Sitting between the Sony Xperia Z5 Compact and Sony Xperia Z5 Premium,
the regular Z5 might seem like the least interesting of the trio. It
doesn’t have the small, yet powerful nature of the Compact or the 4K
display of the Premium.
But, if you spend some time with the Xperia Z5 you'll realise it's a great phone; with an ace camera, vibrant display and plenty of power tucked underneath its frosted glass back.
It rights many of the wrongs caused by the awful Z3+ and, while it's still far from perfect, it’s probably the best Xperia currently on the market.
But, if you spend some time with the Xperia Z5 you'll realise it's a great phone; with an ace camera, vibrant display and plenty of power tucked underneath its frosted glass back.
It rights many of the wrongs caused by the awful Z3+ and, while it's still far from perfect, it’s probably the best Xperia currently on the market.
Sony says quad-HD doesn’t really add
anything to phone screens of this size and for the most part I agree
with them. This is why I'm not bothered by the fact that, unlike
Samsung’s Galaxy S6 and Motorola’s Moto X
Style, it doesn’t include a pixel-dense quad-HD panel.
I can’t pick out individual pixels on its 1080p screen and the IPS LCD panel displays colours with fantastic amounts of accuracy. Whites are bright, yellows and reds are vivid without becoming oversaturated and if you don’t jack the brightness up too high, blacks are deep and inky.
Viewing angles are also fantastic and it’s surprisingly useable in bright light, with glare rarely becoming an issue.
5.2-inch 1080p display
Snapdragon 810 chip
3GB RAM
32GB internal storage
Android 5.1.1
23MP/5MP cameras
Manufacturer: Sony
Review Price: £549.00
I can’t pick out individual pixels on its 1080p screen and the IPS LCD panel displays colours with fantastic amounts of accuracy. Whites are bright, yellows and reds are vivid without becoming oversaturated and if you don’t jack the brightness up too high, blacks are deep and inky.
Viewing angles are also fantastic and it’s surprisingly useable in bright light, with glare rarely becoming an issue.
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PES 2017 vs FIFA 2017
EA unveiled its latest round of changes for FIFA 17 at E3, with a complete overhaul, bringing a brand-new engine, new gameplay tweaks and a brand new story mode. PES 2017,
on the other hand, looks to take a more considered approach by refining
the incredible strides made last year with tweaks to passing,
goalkeepers and a whole host of new animations.
For the first time in many years, it feels like the FIFA-PES battle is a genuine derby clash, rather than a cup competition with teams from different leagues. We’ve gone hands-on with early builds of both games, and have put together our first impressions in a little face-off to see who wins.
We’ll be updating this page as we see more from both titles and upon review, so be sure to bookmark.
PS4 Neo
With Microsoft announcing not one but TWO new consoles during its press conference: the Xbox One S and Xbox Scorpio, it seems both of the big houses are decided to shorten console life cycles moving forward, and perhaps we're seeing the beginning of the end of the classic games console.
But is the PS4 Neo going to render the current model obsolete? Will the new system get any exclusive games? What will it actually do from a technical perspective that the existing console doesn't? We don't have all the facts to hand, but here's all the info that's currently available.
Playstation 4
In the seven years since the introduction of the PlayStation 3,
we've seen our gaming consoles transform into living-room hubs through
constant evolution and software updates. Those updates weren't always
smooth – though on PS3, they were always happening – but it's easy to
see just how far the platform has come.
Meanwhile, the designers of the PlayStation 4 were taking notes and designing a console that, feature by feature, sought to address the failings of its predecessor. The PS3 was notoriously difficult to program for, thanks to its proprietary silicon. So the PS4 was built to be developer-friendly, with a familiar, PC-like architecture. The PS3 was announced with a bizarre, boomerang-shaped controller, and launched with the rumble-free Sixaxis controller before settling into the never-great DualShock 3 controller. So the PS4 comes with the DualShock 4, inarguably the best controller Sony's ever made. And the PS3 launched at an abnormally high price point, costing $200 more than its competition. So the PS4 carries a far more aggressive price, asking $100 less than the competition this time around.
While Sony in 2006 was focused on driving adoption of the Blu-ray standard, envisioning another home media boom that never quite materialized, Sony in 2013 has no such distractions. The PS4 isn't built to sell 3D TVs, or Blu-ray discs or any other corporate mandate. It's a gaming console, a clear message that Sony has been quick to repeat.
That focus has resulted in a console that's better positioned than the PlayStation 3 was in 2006 to compete in an expanding turf war for the living room. But that same focus has also kept Sony from taking the kinds of chances that make generational leaps so exciting.
Meanwhile, the designers of the PlayStation 4 were taking notes and designing a console that, feature by feature, sought to address the failings of its predecessor. The PS3 was notoriously difficult to program for, thanks to its proprietary silicon. So the PS4 was built to be developer-friendly, with a familiar, PC-like architecture. The PS3 was announced with a bizarre, boomerang-shaped controller, and launched with the rumble-free Sixaxis controller before settling into the never-great DualShock 3 controller. So the PS4 comes with the DualShock 4, inarguably the best controller Sony's ever made. And the PS3 launched at an abnormally high price point, costing $200 more than its competition. So the PS4 carries a far more aggressive price, asking $100 less than the competition this time around.
While Sony in 2006 was focused on driving adoption of the Blu-ray standard, envisioning another home media boom that never quite materialized, Sony in 2013 has no such distractions. The PS4 isn't built to sell 3D TVs, or Blu-ray discs or any other corporate mandate. It's a gaming console, a clear message that Sony has been quick to repeat.
That focus has resulted in a console that's better positioned than the PlayStation 3 was in 2006 to compete in an expanding turf war for the living room. But that same focus has also kept Sony from taking the kinds of chances that make generational leaps so exciting.
Apple iphone 7 and iphone 7 plus
In 2016, Apple will most certainly treat us to the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus,
the next highly-anticipated page in its smartphone book. Rumors are
already shaping up a believable picture of what the next iOS flagships
will be. At this point, we are not expecting an exterior redesign -
reportedly, this is reserved for 2017, when the Apple iPhone 8 will
reportedly get unveiled (yep, it might not be an "s" year). Yet, we are
hopeful some intriguing new features will be making the cut this year!
- Design: At this point, we suppose the iPhone 7 will not introduce a major redesign, but will be mostly similar to the iPhone 6/6s. It could be a waterproof device with Touch ID embedded into the display, no 3.5mm audio jack, and possibly a Smart Connector port.
- Hardware: The device will most certainly arrive with a 16nm Apple A10 chipset, manufactured by both TSMC and Samsung. We expect 2GB of RAM inside the iPhone 7, while the iPhone 7 Plus/Pro is said to sport 3GB of RAM for improved camera performance.
- Display: Display size and resolution are likely to remain the same. 3D Touch might score multi-touch support. IPS LCD displays are likely to stick around for another year.
- Camera: We expect the iPhone 7 to sport similar camera setups as the 6s/6s Plus (a 12MP iSight camera at the back and a 5MP FaceTime snapper up front) while the iPhone 7 Plus/Pro is rumored to arrive with a dual-lens camera.
- Release date and pricing: We are gearing for an early September 2016 announcement while the actual release of the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus/Pro will most likely take place in late September 2016.
THE HTC M10
2016 has been a fine year for smartphones. The Samsung Galaxy S7, LG G5 and Huawei P9 have all been excellent devices and now it’s the turn of HTC. After a poor 2015 – both the One A9 and Desire 530 disappointed – I can safely say the Taiwanese company is back.
The HTC 10 is a fantastic device. Probably the best HTC has ever crafted. It combines a lovely build with a strong set of software features to create one of the best Android experiences out there.
All that I can say is that the iPhone 7 better be something very special to match the Android big-boys this year.
5.2-inch quad-HD display
Snapdragon 820
4GB RAM
32/64GB internal storage
USB-C
3,000 mAh battery
Android 6.0.1 & Sense 7.0
12 UltraPixel camera w/OIS
5 UltraPixel selfie camera w/OIS
Manufacturer: HTC
Review Price: £569.99
The HTC 10 is a fantastic device. Probably the best HTC has ever crafted. It combines a lovely build with a strong set of software features to create one of the best Android experiences out there.
All that I can say is that the iPhone 7 better be something very special to match the Android big-boys this year.
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What is the Samsung Galaxy S7?
The Samsung Galaxy S7 is the top Android phone you can buy right now. It has a better camera than the LG G5, a design that’s as sleek as the HTC 10 and it should have the team working on the iPhone 7 very worried.
Yes, initially the upgrades over the Galaxy S6 might seem minor. But they make a huge difference. The camera is faster and sharper, the curved back easier to hold and battery vastly improved.
There are other great Android phones, like the Nexus 6P, but the Samsung Galaxy S7 is the most complete one you can buy right now.
Yes, initially the upgrades over the Galaxy S6 might seem minor. But they make a huge difference. The camera is faster and sharper, the curved back easier to hold and battery vastly improved.
There are other great Android phones, like the Nexus 6P, but the Samsung Galaxy S7 is the most complete one you can buy right now.
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