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What Technology Is Popular In Cars Right Now

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A car can simply serve its purpose of getting you from A to B, or it makes commuting to work a lot more stress-free, and there’s not a chance you’ll have to spend your time under someone’s armpit on a cramped train. However, all cars have a certain amount of technology that makes driving that little bit more enjoyable. Here are some of the most popular technology features in cars right now.

 

Vehicle Tracking Software

When we lose something, or it gets stolen, it can be crushing when you have no way of tracking it. Now that phones and other electronic devices have the ability to be tracked, cars are now having this software installed into their hardware so that it’s possible for them to be trackable. This is not only good for drivers but for local authorities to help them spot stolen vehicles. There’s definitely a high amount of vehicles that get stolen each year, and if criminals are aware of these tracking softwares being in cars, it’s less likely to happen. Not only that, but they have less of a chance of getting away with it.

Rearview Cameras For Parking

Everyone has their strong points when driving and there’s the odd maneuver that perhaps aren’t so strong. A lot of the time, parking can be a difficulty for some drivers. Cameras are a great way to solve this problem, and now many cars have rearview cameras installed to help drivers navigate the tightest of parking spaces. It’s also good for when you’re reversing, and your viewpoint may not be as clear when looking at your wing mirrors. It’ll also help to provide footage of crashes and accidents when they happen. That’ll make your wheel repair that little more affordable if the damage wasn’t your fault.

Connecting Phone Apps

It’s no surprise that many of us are using our phones to control our lives. Not just ourselves but for our homes too. With apps that can control our lights to the heating of our home, even when we’re not at the property itself. So there are plenty of apps now that you can connect to your car, and that give you more features to use within the car itself. There are ones that can help you to lock your car doors remotely and to start the car so that it’s warm and ready on a cold winter morning.

Sound Alerts For Objects

Sound alerts for moving or stationary objects in the road are great for reducing the number of accidents that happen. Being on the road can be very dangerous, and a lot of accidents can happen from careless driving or just by not being attentive. So when you’re reversing back or trying to park, these beeping sounds that increase as you get closer to the object are very handy. It’ll certainly save you some money too!

 

Technology is only going to advance and who knows what will become of our cars in the future. Driverless cars exist after all!

Airpods vs Powerbeats Pro

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We took the two best wireless headphones for a spin to decide which is the best! It’s time for Airpods vs Powerbeats Pro!

Airpods 2nd Gen

Airpods 2nd Gen are a real step up from their predecessors. Take them out of the book and they’re ready to use straight away. Put them in your ears and they’ll start playing music. Take them out your ears and they’ll pause. Simple.

Simply say “Hey Siri” and the Airpods will announce Messages, Siri will even automatically speak your incoming messages as they arrive. Choose which contacts that you wish Siri to announce and Siri won’t interrupt you from others.

With the H1 chip you can connect up to 2x faster when switching between active devices and a 1.5x faster connection time for phone calls. Also, it will drive voice enabled Siri access and 30% less lower gaming accuracy. So whether listening to music, playing games or on the phone it will be that much better.

The optical sensors and motion accelerometers will work together to control the audio experience. Therefore engaging the microphones for phone calls and Siri. Whilst also enabling Airpods to play sound as soon as they’re in your ears. Double tap to change music or even wear one Airpod if you want. While the mics are also very smart and can filter our external noise and focus on your voice.

The wireless case also enables you to charge by simply playing the case on a Qi-Certified charging mat! Listen for up to 5hrs, and talk for up to 3hrs all on a single charge. The case holds 24hrs of charge of listening and talking time. A quick 15mins charge will give an additional 3hrs of listening and 2hrs of talk time. Even ask Siri to tell you how your battery level is like!

 

Powerbeats Pro

The new Beats earphones Powerbeats Pro are built specifically for those who love to workout and are always active. They have zero wires for a start so there’s no holding you back!  Powerbeats Pro delivers powerful, balanced sound with dynamic range and noise isolation for a very cool and enjoyable listen.

They are wireless (obviously!) but also have a really strong connection to your device, with fewer dropouts included! You are going to get sweaty using these right? Well they have a reinforced design for sweat and water resistance! Not only that the adjustable, secure fit ear hooks keep them locked in to your ears. So, you can keep locked into the music.

While you get a total of 9 hours of listening time the charging case will give you an additional 24hrs of playback! If you need a charge, Fast Fuel for 5mins gives you an additional 1.5hrs of playback! Hands Free controls via “Hey Siri” on iOS devices and  and voice capability with a push of the “b” button on a variety of compatible devices!

There’s also volume and track controls on each earbud so you can play both earbuds or one at a time. Not only that there’s also sensors in the buds which will detect when you are wearing them and start/stop playing accordingly.

Airpods vs Powerbeats Pro Breakdown

Check out our extensive table below:

Airpods Pro Powerbeats Pro
Weight 4g (each)

38g (Charging Case)

 0.71 oz/20.3 g
Connections Bluetooth 

Lightning Connector (Case)

 Bluetooth

Lightning to USB – A (Case)
Accessibility Live Listen Audio
Sensors Dual Beamforming Microphones

Dual Optical Sensors

Motion Detecting Accelerometer

Speech Detecting Accelerometer

 Dual beam-forming microphones

Dual optical sensors

Motion-detecting accelerometer

Speech-detecting accelerometer
Power More than 24hrs listening time and 18hrs talk time (With Case) 

Up to 5hrs listening time, up to 3hrs talk time (Single Charge) 

15mins in case = 3hrs listening time, 2hrs talk time

 24hrs charge with the case

Single Charge 9hrs

5mins = 1.5hr 
Hey Siri Compatible  Yes Yes
H1 chip Yes Yes
Noise Isolation No Yes
Controls Tap Control Physical Buttons
Adjustable Ear Tips No Yes
Adjustable Fit No Yes
Sweat and Water Resistant No Yes

Airpods vs Powerbeats Pro – What do you think?

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How Do You Find A Vehicle That Fits Your Personality?

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Many of us, usually in the midst of our childhoods, have once dreamt about owning our own vehicle that is not simply ours in ownership, but resembles our personality to some degree. A car such as Knight Rider, with a voiced AI, a cool color scheme that is in no way ostentatious and a few cool missions to utilize said vehicle with can be a dream for many, something that despite our best efforts to convince ourselves we have grown out of this dream, we never really do.

 

But despite this seeming like quite a comical situation, wishing to find a vehicle that fits your personality can help you ask relevant questions when filtering your search for a new vehicle. While Suttons UK can help you find the best vehicle at the best rates, narrowing your options can be a little trickier. With that in mind, we believe the following advice can help you achieve the best result, and find you that car you were supposed to drive all along:

 

What Will You Use It For?

 

Purchasing a vehicle for a business enterprise, something to run the children to school, or help you with rural living will all require vastly different options. Services such as Suttons UK can help you find the best measure of looking for the best car possible, but it’s also important to know what the bulk of your time behind the wheel will be. Additionally, considering what your road environment is most of the time can be helpful. If you have to drive over an hour to commute, it might be that something with great fuel economy is preferably to something nimble that can zip around a city with ease. With these parameters in place, you can make the best decision.

 

Aesthetic Preferences

 

What aesthetic are you interested in? Perhaps you enjoy high wheel arches, a 4×4 vehicle with plenty of ground clearance, a small car with a somewhat cute ‘spoiler’ or a certain candy paint aesthetic that you may find it hard to find elsewhere. If you’re into car modifications, finding a model that allows for nice bodykit work or maintenance could be a priority for you. It’s perhaps the least important filter on this list, but it can be a great measure of helping you refine your search just a little.

 

Budgeting Allowance

 

Of course, it always comes down to money. Not only in how you might purchase the car, but how you might opt for a finance plan, how reliable the model is known to be, and what the fuel mileage is. Additionally, what you trade in a previous car for may be worth knowing, because it could help you find something a little out of your means otherwise. With that in mind, you can enjoy upgrading your vehicle to the point you are most happy with.

 

With this advice, you’re sure to find a vehicle that does truly fit your personality.

50 all time biggest movie FLOPS!

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Firstly, let’s talk about movie records! Earlier this year Avengers: Endgame became the highest grossing movie of all time! Bringing in a total of over $2.79 billion at the box office. That’s Billion. With a capital B! Jheeeze! So much money! However, not all films were this lucky, our friends over at musicMagpie analysed over 1,000 different movies to find out which movies were the biggest box office failures of all time.  Detailing which of the movies earned very little compared to what it cost to make it. Therefore making it on to the list of  movie flops!

So, which one made the top of the list? While, Mars Needs Moms came out at the very top of of the biggest box office flop of all time. How much did it lose? It lost a cool $110, 450, 242. That’s A LOT of money to lose on a film! Dark Phoenix, the last movie in the long running X-Men Franchise came out second with a loss of $103, 643, 105 at the box office.

So, check out the table below which details 50 of the biggest box office flops of all time!

50 biggest box office flops of all time:

Movie Loss $ Production Budget $ Worldwide Gross $
Mars Needs Moms (2011)  -110,450,242  150,000,000    39,549,758
Dark Phoenix (2019)  -103,643,105  350,000,000  246,356,895
Town & Country (2001)   -94,635,231 105,000,000   10,364,769
Adventures of Pluto Nash (2002)  -92,905,005  100,000,000  7,094,995
Promise (2017)   -79,448,583    90,000,000    10,551,417
Renegades (2019)  -75,978,328  77,500,000  1,521,672
A Sound of Thunder (2005)   -73,699,549  80,000,000  6,300,451
Cutthroat Island (1995)  -73,482,678   92,000,000    18,517,322
How Do You Know? (2010)   -70,371,823  120,000,000  49,628,177
Monkeybone (2001)   -69,590,483   75,000,000     5,409,517
Nutcracker in 3D (2010)   -69,533,984   90,000,000    20,466,016
Alamo (2004)  -68,088,638   92,000,000    23,911,362
Air Strike (2018)   -64,483,721  65,000,000   516,279
Monster Trucks (2017) -63,357,202  125,000,000   61,642,798
13th Warrior (1999)  -63,301,101  125,000,000   61,698,899
Stealth (2005)  -61,583,254 138,000,000    76,416,746
Soldier (1998)  -60,376,918   75,000,000  14,623,082
Postman (1997)   -59,158,877    80,000,000  20,841,123
Osmosis Jones (2001)   -56,403,089  70,000,000   13,596,911
Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever (2002)  -55,705,158  70,000,000  14,294,842
Lucky Numbers (2000)  -54,985,766   65,000,000  10,014,234
Timeline (2003)  -53,296,816  80,000,000  26,703,184
Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within (2001)  -51,868,170  137,000,000  85,131,830
R.I.P.D. (2013)  -50,923,322  130,000,000  79,076,678
Blackhat (2015)  -50,334,996  70,000,000  19,665,004
Battlefield Earth: A Saga of the Year 3000 (2000)  -50,274,337  80,000,000  29,725,663
Hard Rain (1998)  -50,129,433  70,000,000  19,870,567
Legends of Oz: Dorothy’s Return (2014)  -49,892,067  70,000,000  20,107,933
Great Raid (2005)  -49,402,930  60,000,000  10,597,070
Father’s Day (1997)  -49,318,920  85,000,000  35,681,080
Last Man Standing (1996)  -48,884,073  67,000,000  18,115,927
Beyond Borders (2003)  -48,572,910    60,000,000   11,427,090
Holy Man (1998)  -47,930,281  60,000,000  12,069,719
Hudson Hawk (1991)  -47,781,084  65,000,000 17,218,916
In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale (2008)  -46,766,780  60,000,000  13,233,220
Red Planet (2000)  -46,536,031  80,000,000  33,463,969
Flyboys (2006)  -45,183,621  60,000,000  14,816,379
Supernova (2000)  -45,183,506  60,000,000  14,816,494
Virus (1999)  -44,373,310  75,000,000  30,626,690
Rollerball (2002)  -44,147,492  70,000,000  25,852,508
3000 Miles to Graceland (2001)  -43,291,152  62,000,000  18,708,848
Live by Night (2016)  -43,225,568  65,000,000  21,774,432
Last Legion (2007)  -41,642,229  67,000,000  25,357,771
Flight of the Phoenix (2004)  -40,990,820  75,000,000  34,009,180
Adventures of Rocky & Bullwinkle (2000)  -40,870,390  76,000,000  35,129,610
Meet Joe Black (1998)  -40,349,997  85,000,000  44,650,003
Son of the Mask (2005)  -40,081,578  100,000,000  59,918,422
Invasion (2007)  -39,852,958  80,000,000  40,147,042
Last Castle (2001)  -39,458,332  60,000,000  20,541,668
Oliver Twist (2005)  -38,329,080  65,000,000  26,670,920

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Goldeneye 007 REFRESHED!

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Looks like lovers of the classic Nintendo 64 game, Goldeneye 007 is getting a remaster! Boy does it look really really really good! Three years have passed since we got a glimpse of how the iconic Nintendo 64 title would look with a fresh lick of modern paint.

Now the developers are back and this time they’ve brought some gameplay footage with them! So fans of the original and a new generation will get a taste of what Goldeneye 007 was like. They’ll soon realise what an iconic game it was and why many First Person Shooter fans love it so much.

Goldeneye 25 as it’s known began as an ambitious free to play game to port and remaster the original. It will be developed on the Unreal Engine and focuses on the classic solo campaign. While the game looks amazing, you may have to wait some time to play it. As it’s set for release in August of 2022. to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the original.

Painstaking work, but worth it.

We get a glimpse of the ‘Silo’ campaign gameplay, plus we can see the hard work that the duo have been doing. As you can clearly see the tireless work that must have gone on. Creating enhanced textures, lighting and character models based on the source material. However, despite creating all original assets, the map layouts and enemy placements remain untouched and exactly how they were in Goldeneye 007.

Looking at the “Silo” campaign gameplay, we can see the duo behind the updated version have been working tirelessly the last few years to create enhanced textures, lighting, and character models based on the source material. Despite creating all original assets, all the map layouts and enemy placements found in GoldenEye 25 will remain exactly the same as they are in GoldenEye 007.

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Using Fesshole to CONFESS!

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So the main way to confess your sins is usually at the Church to your pastor or one drunken night and you have a heart to heart with your best mates. However, what if there was a way to confess to the worst things that you have done in your life. Well thanks to the internet there is a way to do it!

Diving into the Fesshole…..

Fesshole is a Twitter account which will allow all you sinful people to confess to your darkest secrets. Simply complete a Google Form and voila, you have confessed. A bot will then post the confession online for the public to read and understand. Or ridicule, gasp in horror or laugh at of course. The account was set up by Rob Manuel, the man behind Clickbait bot and Swear Clock.  Fesshole all reminds us how dark and twisted every single one of us is.

Most importantly it provides us the readers, a fragile self esteem boost. As not all of us have stuck a carrot up our bum, poo’d in the shower or have their best friend want to do the dirty to their wife.

We’re not sure if all of them are true, it’s the internet after all. Yet, this is human life and life is generally stranger than fiction……

We think we’ll stick to the drunken nights out or the good ol’ pastor in the church. As at least this way it’s just one person (depending on how far your trust goes) and not the whole internet.

 

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Which Joker Has Committed the Most Crimes?

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The Rap Sheet of Every Joker to Ever Appear on the Big Screen

Joker has a pretty bad history when it comes to committing crimes. Heath Ledger’s portrayal of the Joker in The Dark Knight is the most violent Joker in cinema history. As he racked up over 30 counts of first-degree murder, five counts of attempted murder, armed robbery, and an additional 16 other serious crimes!

Heath Ledger’s Joker would serve a total of 2,445 years in the US, and 574 years in the UK! Therefore making him the worst criminal incarnation of the Joker in the franchises history!

While Cesar Romero’s Joker in the 1966 Batman film would recieve the shortest prison sentence of them all. With just 314 years served. While the bulk of that sentence would come from 15 counts of kidnapping. Consequently serving 225 years for those crimes alone.

So, to view the full set of crimes committed by each Joker in cinema history, check out the image below!

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Note.

For the UK statistics, the prison sentences for each character were calculated using mandatory sentencing guidelines published by The Crown Prosecution Service and The Sentencing Council for England and Wales.

For the US figures, the sentences were calculated using information from FindLaw.com. Crimes which were committed at a state, rather than federal level, were judged according to New York state law.

For serious crimes, we’ve assumed the Joker will serve consecutive sentences, i.e. 15 counts of X crime at 10 years each would be 150 years served.    

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Kia e-Niro!

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Kia e-Niro Quick Look!

  • Class-leading driving range of 282 miles
  • Can be recharged to 80 per cent battery life in as little as 54 minutes
  • Clean zero tailpipe emissions motoring
  • Successfully combines two of the fastest growing trends – crossover styling
    with electrification
  •  Unique styling cues help to differentiate the e-Niro from the Niro Hybrid and
    PHEV
  • A single high-specification, feature-rich model

Our thoughts of the Kia e-Niro

Recently we tested the new Kia e-Niro. An electric vehicle from Kia, created in California, USA and Naming, Korea. It looks incredible and has a ‘Clean and High -Tech’ design. We especially like the futuristic and aerodynamic ‘tiger-nose’ grille. Not only because it looks great but it has an integrated charging port on it! Though the arrowhead shaped LED lights with the blue trim highlights does make it POP! It’s clearly a family car but it has an aerodynamic performance to it. Giving it character and different from the rest. (Not forgetting the HUGE 17 inch aluminium alloy wheels!)

The inside….

The centre console is a big change in the e-Niro, as the electric powertrain doesn’t actually require a traditional gear lever and gear linkage. It’s been replaced by a ‘shift by wire’ rotator dial drive selector. This sits on its own panel on the central armrest. The new panel also houses buttons for the electronic hand break, heated seats and steering wheel, the drive mode select, parking sensors and the e-Niro’s braking ‘Auto Hold’. Better yet, the new panel has no bulky transmission panel thus enabling a large storage area at the base of the centre console. Cool right?

Dashboard Tech

Dashboard is super realistic as it has a bright blue trim around the air vents, black and blue trims also line the doors which make it look really cool! There is also a shelf at the base of the instrument panel which has a wireless charger on it!

There is an 8” touchscreen in the centre of the dashboard. Which shows drivers the nearest charging point as well as highlighting the remainign charge and range. Furthermore it shows how much CO2 reduction the car is reducing both on their trip and lifetime ownership of the vehicle. This touchscreen will also show users to set the approximate departure time for their next journey. Why is this important? Well the car will heat itself to a set temperature before the driver departs.Perfect for the winter!

The 7” LCD Driver instrument cluster will show drivers the battery charge info ont he move, it will also gauge whoever is sitting at the wheel. Attributing a percentage to the amount of ‘economical’ driving the driver does on each journey. If you like instant off the line acceleration, it will also show you what percentage of the journey has been completed with ‘dynamic driving’

Design

The Kia e-Niro has merged crossover inspired design with long distance zero emissions and enjoyable performance. It has achieved this with it’s next gen electric powertrain, using tech that has been developed specifically for Kia electric vehicles. Allowing drivers to complete long distance drives with zero emissions and really low running costs. Yet, despite no petrol or diesel power the e-Niro can go 0-60 in 7.5 seconds. Plus it’s Front Wheel Drive too!

The e-Niro is really safe too, thanks to the Electronic Stability Control and Vehicle Stability Management! It can control skids when cornering or accelerating on uneven levels of grip. The Hill Start Assist Control also prevents the car from rolling too!

The car is very rigid too and has reinforced critical areas with crumple zones, front and rear and anti intrusion beams on the sides. It has seven airbags, including a set which protects a drivers knees!

Tech & Safety

The Kia e-Niro has regenerative braking which allows the car to harvest kinetic energy and recharge the battery. Both while coasting and braking. Furthermore the Eco Driving Assistant System will provide drivers information on how to drive more efficiently. Plus the Coasting Guide Control (CGC) and Predictive Energy Control (PEC), enabling drivers to maximise
vehicle range by suggesting when to coast or brake.

The CGC take information from the satellite navigation system to anticipate road conditions. It will then reduce energy use and identify opportunities to harvest additional power through coasting. It will work by altering drivers the best time to lift off the accelerator and coast towards a junction for example. Thus allowing energy to be regenerated. Therefore it means the driver can brake later and maintain momentum when traffic allows.

This may mean that you won’t need to stop at a junction or traffic lights. Traffic permitting of course. The way that the system does this is via a small icon on the instrument cluster and an unobtrusive audible warning.  While, the car also has lane assist capabilities! It will film the lane infant of the car and then it will detect the lanes and markings. It will issue sound and visual alerts to its driver if the car has moved out of it’s lane, whilst using no indicators. Steering the car back into the lane if necessary.

Crash Detection

We were also very impressed by the Forward Collision Avoidance Assist! It can detect pedestrians and cyclists bringing itself to a halt if the driver fails to react to a potential accident. So, how it does this is by short and long wave radars to monitor the proximity of vehicles and pedestrians infant of it. As, if the car things that a collision is imminent and the driver fails to react the brakes will be applied automatically.

The system is split into three main categories:

City, which can avoid low-speed urban accidents at up to 13mph.
1. Inter-Urban, which operates between 31mph and 50mph.
2. Pedestrian, which detects pedestrians and other vulnerable road users such as cyclists at up to
44mph.

Kia e-Niro’s Battery and Performance

The car’s fitted with a battery heating system which allows the e-Niro to insulate and warm up the battery whilst it is plugged in. Minimising the adverse effects of cold temperatures. It will charge up to 80% in 54mins while using a 100kW direct current charger or 75mins using a 50kW DC charger. With the 7.2kW on-board charger, charging with alternating current it will take 9hrs and 50mins. Drivers also have the option of charging their car at a compatible regular household power socket using the in cable control box!

The e-Niro can be driven in different modes, allowing them to tailor the driving experience. You can use Normal, Eco and Sport modes. All will affect the level of effort to steer the car. While Eco mode maximises the potential for greater efficiency. It does this by limiting the maximum torque and power the motor. Whilst softening throttle responses and offering more relaxed steering inputs.

However, normal mode will be the most suitable for day to day driving. It will combine the innate efficiency and performance of the powertrain with direct steering and throttle responses. Yet Sport mode will enhance the throttle response and enables maximum acceleration. It will also weight up the steering for more decisive driver inputs. So make sure you know how to drive in a sporty car if you use sport mode! 

In-Car Tech

The e-Niro has an 8” touchscreen with a satellite navigation system, European mapping and a Traffic Mapping Channel. There’s also a reverse camera too! TomTom Live is also integrated into the Kia Connected Services! Providing traffic updates and alternative routes, weather forcasts, directions to restaurants and supermarkets, alerts for speed cameras and accident blackspots. Best thing about all this? Kia Connected Services is free for 7 years from the day of purchase. Decent deal if you ask us!

The Kia Connected Services is also linked to Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Therefore allowing you access to everything such as Google Maps, Google Play, Siri, calls and text dictation and a lot lot more! Not forgetting Bluetooth hands free calls and bluetooth streaming either! The car also has a DAB radio with MP3 compatibility. Listen to it with the 8 speaker, 320 watt JBL audio system with subwoofer and external amplifier and front speaker. As standard! We think the Kia e-Niro is a great introduction into the EV world! 

 

Kia e-Niro Overview

  • 201bhp (150kW) pure electric drivetrain
  • 282 miles driving range (combined) or 382 miles in a city environment
  • Can be recharged to 80 per cent battery life in just 54 minutes using a 100kW charger,
    and with a 50kW charger, the battery can be replenished to 80 per cent in 75 minutes
  • Slots into a market that is set to grow enormously over the coming years
  • Successfully combines two of the fastest growing trends – crossover styling with
    electrification
  • A single high-specification, feature-rich model
  • Underfloor position of the batteries ensures a no-compromise approach to interior space
  • More than 200,000 Niro Hybrid and PHEV models have been sold around the world since
    2016, with 65,000 sold in Europe and more than 11,000 in the UK
  • More than 5,000 pre-orders for the e-Niro in South Korea
    Body
  • Based on a platform exclusively developed for electrified cars
  • Five-door, five-seater front-wheel-drive crossover
  • At 4,375mm long, slots between the Ceed hatchback and Sportage SUV in size
  • Batteries located under the floor for low centre of gravity and satisfying driving
    experience
  • Made up of 53 per cent advanced high-strength steel
  • Bonnet, tailgate panel, front bumper back beam and chassis components are all made of
    aluminium to save weight

Design

  • Signature design cues like the aerodynamic ‘tiger-nose’ grille ensures e-Niro is easily
    recognisable as a Kia. The grille handily doubles up as a neatly integrated charging point
  • Revised styling clearly identifies the e-Niro apart from the Niro Hybrid and PHEV
  • e-Niro takes inspiration from the Niro EV Concept car unveiled at the 2018 Consumer
    Electronic Show in Las Vegas
  • Redesigned air intakes and striking new arrowhead-shaped LED daytime running lights
    Interior
  • Redesigned cabin, incorporating Kia’s first rotary gear selector
  • Long, 2,700mm wheelbase and width of 1,805mm create ample space for five adults
  • Shapely front seats save 1.3kg each and offer excellent all-round support
  • Dashboard split into upper display area and lower control area with fewer, simpler
    switches
  • Horizontal trim line on dashboard emphasises width and space inside
  • luxurious soft-touch materials and trim details attest to high-quality fit and finish
  • Boot capacity enhanced from 324 to 451 litres compared with Niro PHEV due to under
    floor mounted battery pack

Tech

  • Wireless phone charger included as standard for Qi-equipped smartphones
  • Kia Connected Services featuring TomTom® Live, providing speed camera, weather,
    traffic and local point of interest information
  • Reversing camera system and rear parking sensors included as standard
  • Android Auto TM and Apple CarPlay TM standard equipment, giving access to navigation,
    music, hands-free calls and text messaging and voice recognition through smartphone
    apps
  • Advanced active safety technologies include Forward Collision Avoidance Assist with
    pedestrian and cyclist detection (FCA), Adaptive Smart Cruise Control (SCC), Driver
    Attention Warning (DAW) and Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
  • •DAB radio standard, with eight-speaker 320-watt JBL® premium sound system

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Doctor Who: The Edge of Time

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Doctor Who: The Edge of Time is a brand new VR game that brings you face to face with classic Doctor Who monsters! The above video is a gameplay trailer for the new feature length VR game where players visit Victorian London. While escaping a space stranded cruiser and players are also able to explore an Egyptian temple as they operate the TARDIS across the Doctor Who universe. All under guidance from the Doctor herself, Jodie Whittaker.Throughout the game there is references to the series and it’s 55 year history. Doctor Who: The Edge of Time combines action, adventure and sci-fi, equipping players with the famous Sonic Screwdriver! Use it to solve puzzles and escape treacherous environments. Furthermore use it to defeat classic Doctor Who Monsters all within Virtual Reality. Also, defeat the Weeping Angels and even pilot a Dalek shell in this single player adventure!

Doctor Who: The Edge of Time Features:

  • Become part of Doctor Who – a thrilling single-player adventure developed by Sony London alumni (VR Worlds, The London Heist, Blood and Truth). Doctor Who: The Edge Of Time  will immerse players in Doctor Who like never before as they travel across space and time to save reality.
  • Wield the Sonic Screwdriver – with exhilarating moment-to-moment gameplay. Wield the Sonic Screwdriver to solve fiendish puzzles and traverse a dangerous universe full of challenges, enemies and wonder.
  • Stunning cinematic visuals – from the Dalekanium of a Dalek’s shell, to the stone-cold terror of a Weeping Angel, experience stunning visuals that bring the show to life!  
  • Doctor Who talent. Featuring Jodie Whittaker as the voice of the Doctor and Nicholas Briggs as the voice of the Daleks. In a story written by Gavin Collinson, Digital Producer for Doctor Who and Writer
  • Oculus Quest support. Experience the next level of immersion with Oculus Quest. As you explore the Doctor Who universe without boundaries in untethered virtual reality

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Top 5 Facts About Online Gaming

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Since the first video game was released in 1958, the popularity of online gaming has rapidly increased. A million-dollar industry, it has developed into a staple of modern culture. 

 

There are many reasons as to why people play video games. From escapism to gaining a sense of community, it opens up a gamer’s imagination to a world beyond anything they have ever imagined. However, as with online casino games such as those offered by eurocasino casino, it’s important to know when to stop and put down the controller. 

 

A fascinating industry in itself, there are many amazing statistics and facts related to it. If you’re interested in the world of online gaming, here are the top five facts to dig your teeth into!

 

 

  • The Most Expensive Game Ever Made Was Grand Theft Auto: V

 

Grand Theft Auto has to be one of the world’s most famous video games. And its fifth edition is to date, the most expensive to be created. Costing over $265 million, Rockstar North spent roughly equal on the creation and the marketing. However, even though this figure seems crazy, the amount of money that the developer has earned back from its sale has no doubt made it worth it. 

The second most expensive video game is Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, which comes in at $250 million – with $50 million spent on development and $200 million on marketing.

 

  • There Are More Women Gamers 

 

Often, people think that video games are only played by men. Well, they couldn’t be more wrong. Over the years, the market has heavily diversified to introduce an impressive 48% of female video game players. With more women now identifying as gamers over men, it’s clear that the industry is continuously changing.

 

  • Online Gaming Improves Concentration and Decision Making

 

People often associate online gaming with a lack of concentration. But the complexity of video games means that gamers tend to have better decision-making skills, have an exceptional attention span and can multitask when need be. Having the determination to work out each game and the tasks set by it requires a certain type of mind.

 

 

  • Over 50% of Gamers Are Over 50

 

Continuing on from the discussion above, another clear sign that the industry is ever-changing is that it is now heavily populated by those over the age of 50. Holding an incredible 58% across all of the social online games, this new audience is swiftly taking over. This boom can be seen at online tournaments, such as the e-sports show that recently played host to a team of over 60s called ‘The Silver Snipers’.

 

  • The Chinese Video Market is The Biggest

 

It might come as a surprise (or not) but the Chinese Market makes the most revenue. An ever-growing industry, in 2018 Chinese consumers spent over $38 billion on video games – which makes them hold an incredible 28% market share. Within this statistic, they spent $23 billion on mobile games and $15 billion on console and PC games.