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Gameface Labs – Worlds First Standalone VR Console?
Gameface Labs, heard of them? Probably not but they may end up slipping off the tongue as easily as Occulus or SteamVR once available to the general public.
The company, which first started in 2009 has a goal, which is almost fully realised; the first standalone VR console.
The device itself is powered by Nvidia’s Tegra SoC (system on a chip). This component contains an ARM CPU, a graphics processor, Northbridge, Southbridge…
Whats New In Augmented Reality
Augmented Reality
Augmented reality, not quite on everyone’s lips currently but there are definite stirrings amongst the masses for AR other than Pokemon related. As we are always interested in anything new that pops up concerning Augmented reality we listed a few points of interest below. These should whet your Virtual appetite.
Tankfest
Tankfest is happening very soon at the Tank Museum in Bovington. This year there is an…
Oneplus 2 OxygenOS Update Incoming
The Oneplus 2 has been around now since July 2015 and runs on OxygenOS. On release, the company promised to keep the phone updated for 24 months. Two years in existence and the updates have stopped.
Because of this, Oneplus have been causing a stir among their user base. They announced four weeks ago that they would not be updating the Oneplus 2 any longer. In other words, there will not be an Android N update for OxygenOS.
For a company…
Stream Steam To Your Samsung TV
If you have a Steam account and want to stream Steam to a TV this is now possible thanks to the new Steam Link app. There is one caveat though; streaming via the app will require a Samsung Smart TV.
The app is in Beta at present and can be found in the Samsung app store. Supporting 1080p at 60 fps with steam controller and Xbox 360 controller compatibility, if you have the right equipment, why not?
Valve also plan on adding 4K streaming support…
Planned Obsolescence Vs Right To Repair
In a move against planned obsolescence, the E.U. aim to give consumers the right to repair their own items. Sounds reasonable right?
Electronic devices should be robust and easily repairable. Also, laws should encourage or enforce this, members of the European Parliament said this Tuesday.
Since at least the invention of the lightbulb, or, possibly, Nylon, lifespans have been engineered into products to continue growth. …
Google Home Adds Bluetooth Support
Google Home has been having a few niggles of late, our one here has anyway. Until recently the only way you could share music was through casting. This was great, but not when it would randomly stop while playing then refuse to be seen by anything on the network thus prompting a reboot.
The team at Google Home have not been sleeping though; though not available for all yet, multi user support has now been added for up to 6 users. …
Prolong The Life Of Your Android Battery
Smartphones are very useful gadgets. So useful, many would be lost without one, the thing is, they need battery power.
The Battery
One of the main reasons people spend money on a new model is their current device beginning to slow down noticeably or the battery draining too quickly.
There are also many myths out there explaining how to extend your battery life. Along with the myths there are also a few nuggets of truth if you dig far enough.…