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Dopamine highs!

9th March 2017/in Gadgets / Tech/by billywright

There’s a reason as to why we always want to check our phones!

Sharon Begley, author of ‘Can’t Just Stop: An Investigation of Compulsions’, thinks we a hit of dopamine (it’s what makes you feel good when listening to your favourite music) when checking our phones. It’s not about the texts we receive or the likes on a Facebook post – it’s the anticipation, we’re secretly hoping to see something that will give us a pleasure boost.

Which is why so many of us are seemingly addicted.

Begley recommends simply to check all your emails and texts at the end of the day rather than throughout.

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Pure Evoke H6

9th March 2017/in Gadgets, Gadgets / Tech/by billywright

Evoke H6 combines the best of digital radio with wireless music streaming in superior stereo sound. Bluetooth connectivity and the latest in advanced audio technology from Pure will bring a new level of enjoyment to your device’s music and applications. The large, ultra-clear screen allows you to view radio programme information and artwork in full colour. Evoke H6 is available in a classic oak or walnut finish.

More stations, digital quality

DAB digital radio brings you a diverse range of great content in highly-detailed, digital-quality sound much of which is only available on digital radio. Digital radios automatically find all your available stations and let you select them by name, and there’s also FM for any station that have not yet gone digital.

Evoke H6 is also Digital Tick approved so you can be rest assured that your radio is ready for any future FM to digital radio switchover.

Bluetooth connectivity

Evoke H6 can be used as a stereo wireless speaker with your laptop, smartphone or tablet devices. Simple to connect and control, Evoke H6 will allow you to enjoy your favourite TV shows, movies and music apps in high detailed stereo sound.

Superior stereo sound

Evoke H6 uses our latest speaker technology previously found in the premium Evoke C-D range. A pair of speakers driven by two channels of high powered class D amplification delivers class-leading stereo audio performance. The rear of the rigid enclosure and acoustic port have been designed to ensure great sound wherever you choose to position it, whether it’s against a wall, on a worktop or shelf.

Colour screen

Evoke H6 has a vibrant and informative 2.8” full colour TFT display. The large, ultra-clear screen makes accessing the growing number of digital radio stations a breeze. View your favourite station’s information and slideshow artwork in full colour

Slideshow artwork

An increasing number of digital radio stations are broadcasting artwork and programme information. Evoke H6 can display this visual content in full screen and full colour.

Simple to use

Practical button layout and a vibrant display makes operating Evoke H6 a pleasurable experience. Browsing menus, selecting stations and adjusting settings are both simple and intuitive.

Alarm and clock

Evoke H6 includes an automatically updating clock and two alarms. With Evoke H6 you are able to wake up to your favourite radio station or tone alarm.

Snooze Handle

When the alarm sounds, a simple touch the handle will allow you to snooze.

Additional connections

Evoke H6 includes a headphone output for private listening and an auxiliary input for connecting to any device.

ChargePAK

Evoke H6 can be powered by the supplied main adapter or with the optional ChargePAK F1. This ChargePAK will give you up to 50 hours of truly portable listening.

Designed and engineered in the UK

Like all our products, Evoke H6 was designed and engineered in the UK by our expert engineering teams. This not only ensures great sound and impressive build quality, but allows us to offer the reassurance of a three year warranty as standard.

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Episode 184 – Pure Evoke H6

9th March 2017/in Shows/by billywright

AirSelfie

8th March 2017/in Gadgets, Gadgets / Tech/by billywright

Marcus recently went to a press day and checked out the amazing AirSelfie! AirSelfie is a revolutionary pocket-size flying camera that connects with your smartphone to let you take boundless HD photos of you, your friends, and your life from the sky. Its turbo fan propellers can thrust up to 20 meters in the air letting you capture wide, truly original photos and videos on your device. The anti-vibration shock absorber and 5 MP camera ensure the highest quality images. And its ultra-light 61g form that slips into a special phone cover and charger means you can keep AirSelfie on you at all times. Say hello to the future of selfies.

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Episode 183 Air Selfie

8th March 2017/in Shows/by billywright

iPhone doesn’t love Android!

8th March 2017/in Gadgets / Tech/by billywright

So it turns out people who are single who have iPhones don’t want to date people who have Androids!?

For people in America, those who have iPhones are extremely picky when it comes to finding a date. According to a survey done by Match.com, of over 5,ooo single people in America aged 18 and over those who own iPhones are 21 times more likely to judge someone negatively for owning an Android. While Android users are a tad more friendly with them only 15 times more likely to judge their date negatively if they own a iPhone. While those who have older models of either an Android or iPhone are 56% less likely to even get a date!

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The only match!

8th March 2017/in Lifestyle/by billywright

A man called Shed Simove, (45, entrepreneur from London) has come up with the brilliant idea for those who struggle on dating apps. Well for him atleast. He has made an app called Shinder – where he is the one and only match available.

If they swipe left they are given an option to sign up for Shed’s mailing list and they are told that they have ‘dodged a bullet’

While right swiping tells users that ‘You clearly have exquisite taste. You’ll be notified if you’re a match.’

While users who are male and swipe right are told ‘Sorry, Shed is currently a full blown heterosexual, but keep in touch.’

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Doodle Schedule Maker

5th March 2017/in Apps, Entertainment/by billywright

Use Doodle to find the best time for any event. Suggest a number of times and invite participants to select their preferences. It’s free and a breeze to set up — people don’t even need the app or an account to participate!

Doodle is ideal for planning your next party with friends, outdoor adventures, a business meeting, reunions, BBQs, book clubs, play dates, rehearsals, you name it.

Stop the email ping-pong or WhatsApp waterfalls and experience the power of social scheduling for free. It’s so simple to use, you’ll wonder how you ever lived without it.

WHY USE DOODLE

• SAVE TIME: Instead of writing numerous messages you just set up one poll. Easy.

• FREE: There are no subscription fees to use Doodle and no payment is required.

• IT’S WHERE YOU ARE: Doodle works right in iMessage — stay right in the conversation when you’re planning something.

• USE EVERYWHERE: Invite using WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, iMessage, e-mail, SMS … Your invitees can even participate without the App on our easy-to-use mobile and desktop websites.

• EVENT CHATS: Need to clarify details? Have a chat, right then and there and discuss upcoming events with invitees.

• AND MUCH MORE: Calendar integration to easily detect conflicts, push notifications for all important updates, easy sign up and more!

(Information Credit: iTunes)

Download Doodle Schedule Maker here Apple / Android

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