Joshua Askew With Star Wars celebration in full swing and a wealth of information released about EA’s latest venture into the Star Wars universe I was ready to start reeling off facts about Battlefront II and the fact that Space Battles and Galactic heroes were both making a comeback. I was even ready to start prattling on about how this isn’t the game we want and simply releasing the original Battlefront II with more maps and updated graphics would be more than enough to quell the insatiable appetites of the rabid fanbase the game had rightly acquired. As I sat down to finalise the trailer recap I got a notification from a little known fan project which has boldly set out to create a true sequel to the battlefront series, Galaxy in Turmoil. While the project has actually been both in development and on my radar since long before EA’s first Battlefront dropped in the far off time of 2015, the developers of this labour of love, Frontwire Studios, were swiftly given a cease and desist. Rather than dropping the project altogether Frontwire began to rework their assets to create their own mythos and what they have claimed to be an original sci-fi story. Much like the original battlefront series, Galaxy in Turmoil will feature both singleplayer and multiplayer experiences with land and air based combat (air based also referring to space based in this context). While this game already seems too good to be true for Battlefront players who still play Battlefront II multiplayer to this day, myself included, it only gets better with both the demo and the full game set to be released 100% free. Galaxy in Turmoil will be released on Steam for Windows, Mac, and Linux as well as on the Playstation 4. The description of its gameplay boast that of the lost Battlefront III which seamlessly allows you to moved from ground combat to space battles simply by jumping into a ship and flying up. The concept art alone is stunning and arguably enough to sell the game on before you get to listen to, and once again download for free, one of the tracks which will feature in their soundtrack. The game presents itself as something which is imbued with passion and a love of the gameplay which presented you not as the hero but simply another soldier in what would become some of the most satisfying combat in gaming history. While the Star Wars aesthetic is gone I feel the core game that was beloved by many will be in there. The singleplayer has you playing as Roka the Galaxie’s most notorious mercenaries for hire whist the multiplayer has players take on the role of a soldier in one of three factions playing in huge 64 player matches. So while we see the general clambering of fans hoping to relive the glory days of Star Wars videogames I would recommend checking out the Galaxy in Turmoil Facebook and Steam pages before popping over to their website: http://galaxyinturmoilgame.com/ and signing up for the demo which is set to drop later this year. If you desire for traditional Battlefront gameplay without the additional baggage of “Careers” and can stomach the loss of the Star Wars brand then this game will most probably be for you. See you all in the Demo.
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by Harry Thomas
Ever get those day's when you plan a day or night out with your buds and it's doesn't work out because, one person wants to go one place and the other wants to go another place to hang out and so you end up going somewhere no one want's to go and its time wasting.
Or is it because everyones on various social media's that it's heavily annoying for the host to keep track of things? I know....I've been there! Luckily, there's an social calendar app for IOS, to solve just that. It's called...I'm in Diary.... kind of a weird name, but it works.
I'm in dairy works with your calander to create and manage events that you want to go to with friends that you invite in the app.
As an guest, you can also accept if your are in or out for going to that event. So it's exactly like an Facebook Event?
This is a question that i have personally been receiving a lot when talking about the app to others.
It's kinda like that....however, its designed to be more intuitive and less time consuming that way. I'm in dairy is designed to keep everything in one place. It also has some really nice features too. Such as, the ability for guests to vote for one event than the other. Meaning, it's easier for debating where the host and their guests decide where they wanna go. You can decide multiple times and dates and there's even a chat room along side it. But if there's one thing I like about the chat room is that it's free from anyone sending gif's and images. Because we all know...that gets really annoying in a group chat. by Harry Thomas
LG have done it! They have gone with an all around super sleek, metal design that isn't modular. Because, lets face it! Modular phones are becoming the past.
Now we are in the future and LG have shown us a truly up to date of specification (kinda) with their latest flagship, the LG G6. Source: CNET
This year, just like any other year. LG have yet again gone further with the hardware of it's big selling flagship device.
The first thing that we can notice form this device is that it now supports a first in mobile class, 18:9 ratio, 5.7 inch QHD display that has near enough the same dimensions as the 5.2 inch LG G5 display from last year. So how did LG pull this one off? They fit the 5.7 inch display into a 5.2 inch form factor. This allows for better ergonomics that has been heavily studied and developed specifically for the LG G6. The G6 is designed with an rounded corner display and 5.8 inch height allowing for more screen real-estate and better durability when compared to a 'L' shaped corner display.
Though LG say that most apps and entertainment services will support the 18:9 ratio on the play store, such as Amazon and Netflix.
But, for now there will still be some that ain't so. However, only time will tell if Apps will switch to the 18:9 ratio overtime. Source: ANDROID AUTHORITYMore on the hardware specs:
On top of the 18:9 ratio display. The 5.7 inch display also supports a resolution of 1440 x 2880 (QHD+) +Dolby HDR 10 for richer Colours, deeper blacks and more saturation.
It's fully water and dust resistant, supports 'QI' wireless charging (only in US), high dolby DAC, headphone jack, 33,000 mAh non removable battery (500 more than LG G5) and does support a expandable storage via SD. Dual 13 MP rear camera, which supports a 125 degree wide angle lens and a 5mp front facing camera, rear fingerprint reader, Adreno 530 GPU, 4GB of RAM And finally a snapdragon 821 CPU from last year, due to the Samsung incident. LG UX 6.0
LG's new UI for it's latest flagship is deigned to take advantage of the new rounded edge 5.7" diplay that the G6 has to offer. Using a dual block multitasking feature makes the OS easier to use single handedly in Android 7.0 nougat.
The Google Assistant is back!
The Google assistant found in the google pixel is now optimised in the new lG G6. This is LG's way of saying that they have now got a AI themselves supported by Google.
On top of that is is the second android phone to support the Google's popular AI. Pricing, Release Date & Availability
There are no release dates or pricing confirmed for G6. However, reports suggests that the pricing will start around £529 for 32GB model and more for the 64GB options available.
The LG G6 will also be available in 3 colours such as, Ice Platinum/Mystic White/Astro Black. Photo Credit: @evleaks/ Twitterby Harry Thomas
Ryder is changing the way we transport throughout the day with an approach of an app that'S already available for both IOS and Android that involves the quickest way of passing through heavy traffic jams in London with Scooters at a low cost!
When demoing there app @campuslondon for the #techhubtuesday event. It caught my attention for how convenient, stylish and intuitive the app can be. However, that's not entirely where it's at right now. Ryder is a start up. They are trying to create something that everyone is gonna use. They have 15+ riders at the moment supporting only a radius area within near Great Eastern street, City of London. However, they are expanding.
Besides the company being a start up as of right now. I do believe it has potential.
I spoke to both the CEO and Developer of the application about what precautions they are taking to connect there users in a safe environment when riding with them. My main question was about night life. What precuations do Ryder take to make sure that there customers are stable on a scooter when riding, physically behind them? CEO, Julien Vidal, says "We only operate between 8am and 7pm. This way we tend to avoid drunk people. Of course if one of our drivers suspects of drunk behaviour they have right to cancel the ride. Safety for drivers and users is a priority at Ryder." Uber like design is familiar and great!
When using the Ryder app. I knew how to use it instantly.
Yes you get on screen instructions as you first open the app. However, it's design arrangements remind me of an older version of Uber. Which is not a bad thing at all. It feels familiar to users that use uber and that's what i'm really fond of. It's also snappy and runs wells alongside google maps to track location. So for the time being if you want a ride with Ryder. Be sure to be near great eastern street, London to grab a scooter. by Niall Wade Makerble Founder & CEO, Matt Kepple, has created the worlds first mobile app and website that allows charity donators to track the impact their money creates. On Tuesday 7th of February, Kepple presented the app to the tech community and was a massive hit with the audience. Kepple Says, “More people would give extra to charities each year, if they had a better understanding of where their donations went”. Source: Tech City NewsMakerble allows people to track the money they donate and the impact their money makes with ease. Kepple also says, “Makerble is the first mobile app and website that gives people a personalised view of what their donations actually achieve”. Makerble’s interface allows uses to function with the app and website in the simplest manor. It is quick and easy to use. A big factor is that charities can use the website or app to update their donators much quicker and efficiently. Meaning charities will have less paperwork to process and actually have accurate representations of where donated money is spent. For a subscription, costs vary, depending on the package uses decided to choose. One package is free, but only for one project, which is quite limiting. Another costing £10 a month but includes uses to track as many projects as they wish. Users can also donate to projects through the website and App and identify the staff of a charity which is much more personal. As it stands, Makerble is unfortunately only available for Android and of course the website is useable by all. By being a relatively new company, this is to be expected, though Kepple did state that the app will be ported to IOS some time in the future. Kepple says he was inspired with the idea while at university. “When I was younger my parents sponsored children. I have grown up from a charitable background”. The next objectives for Makerble is gain more investments and sales to help the app and website get off of the ground.
8/2/2017 TechHub Kicks Off Its First Demo Night to Present New Ideas for the Tech CommunityRead Now by Niall Wade TechHub and Campus London are collaborating to allow new tech ideas; gain expositor to the tech community. TechHub Tuesdays take place every month in Shoreditch at the London Campus building. TechHub plan to demonstrate the hottest, new technology ideas in London. TechHub Tuesdays is a global event that takes place once every month, always falling on a Tuesday. Currently TechHub Tuesdays is present in four different countries around the world being England (London), Spain (Madrid), India (Bangalore), and Poland (Warsaw). At yesterdays event six fantastic demonstrations had been planned with a surprise presentation from Ryder (Keep posted for that article, you don’t want to miss it). Though the number of presentations can array from different events. Source: Tech Hub's TwitterTechHub provides a membership to paying customers, who are searching to develop ideas and obtain feedback from tech demonstrations like TechHub Tuesdays. We could be part of the next big thing. TechHub is a global community for developers to get involved in, and even tech enthusiasts like us can take part in the community to hear about the goings on in the tech start-up world. Members can use TechHub and Google resources due to their resent partnership.
Demonstrations can be constructed of small teams of two people, all the way up to larger groups consisting of sixty people. This means that you could meet a CEO of a big company. All of the teams that demonstrate their new ideas are professional to the highest of extent and experienced in the industry. Visit the TechHub website to book a ticket for any following TechHub Tuesdays events, completely for free. by Joshua Askew Capcom has followed their system of switching up the franchise’s formula every 3 games and wow does this work in it’s favour. Resident Evil 7: Biohazard, or Biohazard: Resident Evil as it’s known in Japan, is the latest entry In Capcom’s Resident Evil franchise. After a bad taste was left in everyone’s mouth following the release of “Umbrella Corps” it’s safe to say that everyone was going into this one with a slight scepticism. I’m glad to say that Capcom managed to deliver a game that’s as much classic Resi as it is scary (and believe me it’s plenty scary). Many have said this is the best game since Four and this is for the most part true; with the emphasis once more on puzzle based exploration and inventory management over mowing down hordes of the undead I’d argue it fits in more closely with one, two, and three. The biggest worry of many fans ironically became the game’s biggest selling point as the first person camera, which was a notable departure from the fixed camera angles and over the shoulder action of previous games, brought some of the most immersive gameplay that the series has featured to date. You play as Ethan Winters as every man who goes in search of his wife who has been missing for three years. Your search leads you to the Baker Mansion, a residence which starts off in the claustrophobic rooms of the guest house but soon opens up into a puzzle filled environment reminiscent of the Spencer Mansion featured in Resident Evil 1. This latest iteration of the acclaimed horror franchise has quite clearly drawn inspiration from other successful horror games released over previous years, with Alien Isolation, Outlast, and P.T. all springing to mind. Despite this it moulds the current genre trends into something which feels definitively resident evil. Between the seemingly unkillable Bakers who stalk you around the corridors of the house to the grotesque “Hollowed” which act more like classic resident evil zombies the game never allows you to feel overpowered.
Like many I was worried that the franchise I grew up with would be an unrecognisable mess, ditching everything that made the series great and becoming a more generic horror experience. Imagine then, my surprise as I found my first herb and encountered my first puzzle (a shotgun which caused a metal door to swing closed whenever you pick it up). These fundamentals have admittedly gone through an overhaul, with the herb mixing mechanic being replaced with “Chem Fluids” combining it with either herbs or gunpowder to create health items or bullets respectively although try not to think about where the bullet casings and bottles are coming from. As you explore the Baker mansion you will go through the standard Resident Evil arrangement of starting with a pistol and working your way all the way up to a grenade launcher, all the while I found myself questioning what guns to bring and when to use my ammo. I realised that this is exactly what Resident Evil is all about. The game’s visual style is extremely far removed from that which has come before but that isn’t necessarily a bad thing. The clean and well-kept halls of the Spencer mansion are paralleled here with a gross yet seemingly lived in environment. Puzzle doors which would once have an image or engraving indicating the needed key now have animals literally nailed to said door. All menus and note reading now take place in real time meaning that if you are getting stalked by one of the Baker Family choosing to read a note or check your inventory can potentially mean death, adding to the psychological fear that permeates the game. Many will notice that the game is once again a single player experience, dropping the co-op which was introduced in Five and Six, games which are considered the worst in the franchise. I have mixed feelings about this change, on the one hand it’s one hundred times scarier and feels a lot more akin to traditional games in the franchise, but I am ashamed to admit I kind of enjoyed the couch co-op element which was introduced. Regardless of which game in the franchise is your personal favourite, mine being two, I feel that this is a game that belongs in everyone’s gaming collection. The game functions both as a standalone title and as a very real entry in the franchise with it taking place four years after Resident Evil Six. Whether you are looking for the next entry in the classic franchise or something to scare the life out of you this game is certainly worth a purchase.
by Harry Thomas
'I Dream a Dream'........Nah, I ain't gonna bust out any Susan Boyle songs for this post.... But I do dream. We all do. Especially us 'tech geeks' at Techmanity. Often I dream of a world where battery technology isn't an issue. Where we would have instant super fast charging that would charge our smart devices in seconds. A world where we can charge our phones without plugging it in....... 'HOLD UP!!!.......don't we already have that...I think you'll find it's Wireless charging?'Source: phandroid
hmmmmmmmm......Nope! I'm thinking of something much sweeter than that!
TRUE WIRELESS CHARGING.
Nowadays, when we think or talk about wireless charging, we often mention about this flat surface that you place your phone on that will then charge it.
That's all well and dandy. However, I still do not like the idea of having a cable connected and having to place my phone down in a certain spot and position. So for that sake, I do not believe that this is true wireless charging as it still requires a cable and little bit of user hostility. Thank you, uBeam
Finally, a company demo's true wireless charging. And soon, it will be available to us.
uBeam, uses a transmitter that emits high frequency sound rather than audible sound. However, this would be inaudible to you and your pets, uBeam say's. This is done through ultrasonic sound. The frequencies are so high that we cannot hear it. This is becuase, us humans only being capable of hearing sonic frequencies between 20kz and 20hkz and so uBeam goes above that.
The frequency then emits a target to other recievers that actively requests power.
When that receiver gains those ultrasonic frequencies. uBeam says it's, "Like a microphone, the receiver picks up the sound and converts it into usable electrical energy using our proprietary energy-harvesting technology."
Ultrasound has been studied to be safe for nearly 100 years.
Customers using the technology will be able to stand directly in front of the beam while being completely safe.
This is what wireless charging should be.
I dream of a future that we can walk into a local cafe (Starbucks...) and our devices will automatically charge themselves. Do you know how cool that would be?!?! No more cables. No more having to find a cable, replace one, untangle one, plug and unplug. Just simply. Plug in device once.......and charge forever! by Harry ThomasWith the upcoming event by LG on 26th of February, 2017. (My birthday🎂) We at Techmanity are very concerned with the companies big selling point of upgradability in todays smartphone catalogue. With the LG G5 from last year, we saw a chance for users to upgrade hardware into a phone that helps support those who are big on having the best battery and photography in an mobile device. Though sales, didn't skyrocket with the LG G5. It was certainly in the top 5 smartphones of 2016. Source: Phone BuffThis year, we have high hopes! The main reason why the G5 wasn't selling as much, was mainly because of simplicity. Like the Apple's iPhone and Google's Pixel. They share one common ground. They both offer simplicity through there hardware and software working together. Simplicity in today's age is what customers are looking for. We as a society have grown out of having replaceable battery's. Though they are still some who like that upgradability every once in a while. Like me. Luckily. A recent leak from LG has spread haywire across the internet, including a design of the LG G6. Although, we only see the top of the device, we still have a glimpse of what LG have in store for us. At first with the design, I thought it looked a lot like an Samsung flagship form last year. However, with the metal chassy, we can only hope that LG have taken the route of non- upgradability. This does sound like a bad thing. But it's what users want and LG needs to deliver that. Looking at the image above. We may also see that there may be a less significant camera bump, like most phones. You can tell that the phone is a little levitated in the image. However, it doesn't seem much.
Another thing I like is how thick it looks. Every flagship on the market are getting thiner every year. Though, this looks to be impressive by LG. I am very excited to see what they are packing in this thicker phone. Now, normally I don't talk about specs much, unless they are interesting. Because, we obviously would see the improvements of better performance from a new phone every year. However, this year LG will be using the snapdragon 821 from last year rather than the new 835 processor. Which I think is outrageous of Samsung to have brought most of the stock from Snapdragon for their upcoming Galaxy S8, rumoured for April 14th. I wrote about this a few day's ago, about how greedy Samsung are. We also hope for LG to be running it's flagship on Android 7.0 nougat. So users can benefit on 2 app multitasking. It is also rumoured that the Headphone jack may be a hit or miss with this model. But for now.....we wait. Follow us on Twitter for more news on the release of the LG G6. by Niall Wade Since the release of the OnePlus One back in 2014, the highly acclaimed OnePlus have taken the world by storm. With their powerful slogan of “Flagship Killer”, OnePlus smartphones have been flocking to the shelves and selling out just as quickly. Source: CNET OnePlus is praised for their ability to create powerful, high-spec mobile devices while retaining a modest retail value, making their phones very desirable to consumers. OnePlus is coming for the top spot, Apple and Samsung. In recent weeks, rumours and speculation regarding the next entry in the OnePlus family have surfaced and made tech enthusiasts jump with excitement. If OnePlus continue their pattern of releasing major smartphones, it will be likely that the rumoured OnePlus 4 will be available to consumers by July 2017. OnePlus has made an unorthodox decision to skip the OnePlus 4. Never fear, we will have a new OnePlus smartphone this year, though by the name of OnePlus 5. "Why?", you may ask: well, in China, the number 4 is regarded as an unlucky number. You might as well play it safe, OnePlus. Good for you!
For OnePlus users, having the luxury of a 5.5" screen is pretty typical. After all, all of their flagship phones have followed the same formula. The OnePlus 4 is unfortunately rumoured to include a 5.3" screen. You may ask why OnePlus opted to downgrade the screen size, but the answer may surprise you. It may even get consumers excited. OnePlus have decided to scale up the resolution of the new OnePlus 4 up to 2K (1440x2560), while their prior phones only reach 1080p (1080x1920). On one hand, consumers will be treated to a slightly smaller screen, though the significant increase in resolution makes the cutback in screen size definitely worth it. This begs the age-old question of which is better: glass, plastic, or metal casing? Well, OnePlus are seemingly interested in finding out, having used plastic and metal on their premium smartphones (taking the OnePlus X out of the equation). Fans, get ready, as the OnePlus 4 is rumoured to be encased in a full glass jacket. Have your own opinions on the materials, but we here at Techmanity believe all modern smartphone materials have their benefits. The design, however, will at least be clean and simple, which we love. Alas, with the introduction of dual-lens smartphone cameras to the market, consumers are basing smartphone purchases on their camera attributes. Well, OnePlus are rumoured to have jumped onto the bandwagon. This is a massive upgrade from previous OnePlus smartphones, as—let's be honest—the cameras on OnePlus phones aren't great. That's not to say that they are bad, but there are better ones on the market. Therefore, we are expecting sharper images, better, faster focus, and the best yet: clearer images—we all love ourselves some clarity. Unfortunately, we cannot expect our OnePlus smartphones to remain modestly cheap forever. The OnePlus 4 will have an increased price of around £380, similar to what we saw happen with the OnePlus 3 and 3T. However, OnePlus officials have confirmed that they want to compete with the likes of Apple and Samsung. I can see how this may infuriate people, as OnePlus smartphones have a bang-for-your-buck approach to the marketing their smartphones. By the same envelope, whenever OnePlus has increased the price, they have always delivered, with more in pretty much every aspect of a smartphone. We can expect amazing specs and builds when OnePlus decides to push prices up. The OnePlus 5 is rumoured to feature a battery upgrade. The 4000M-juice pack will ensure that the OnePlus 5 will last significantly longer. The battery pack will also feature fast charging, which has recently become a staple in modern smartphone technology, so have no fear, fast charging is here. There is speculation that the OnePlus 5 will also have an increase in storage. The OnePlus 3T is only 64 GB in capacity, which is large in certain respects, but it is apparent that the OnePlus 5 will have double that, increasing the storage to a staggering 128 GB. Smartphone gamers, rejoice! The OnePlus 5 will upgrade its processor to the latest in the powerful Snapdragon lineup: the 835. It seems that OnePlus are trying their hardest to attract smartphone gamers. The processor allows the handset to have a total 8 GB of RAM—more than any smartphone on the shelves today, and plenty to run any demanding game or app. “We are not Apple," says Carl Pei, co-founder of OnePlus, as he creates a poll to obtain information about headphone jacks. More than 88% of people are in favour of them, while 12% opt out. It is safe to say that OnePlus phones will be featuring headphone jacks for the foreseeable future, which is great. Headphone jacks are life. Other sources suggest differently, though OnePlus4.net suggests the specs will be as stated here. All specs and information at this point should be taken with a grain of salt until more information is confirmed by OnePlus themselves.
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