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Netflix throws some shade this Christmas
Netflix, the streaming giant has released some stats to the world and some of it is a little humiliating to it’s users. So the best course of action is to throw shade their way. Hence telling the world that one person in the UK has made it a daily ritual to watch the Bee Movie. Racking up a total of 357 times during the year of 2017.
Though in France the most viewed movie was Shrek Forever After, whilst in Germany it was repeat viewings of Oceans Eleven.
Also in America, one viewer clocked up an impressive 365 viewings of Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl.
While, we’re interested to how these are being watched? As background sound? Have they been left on and walked away and forgotten about?!
Netflix: That’s not all!
If you keep a keen eye on Twitter, Netflix didn’t just stop there. Revealing that “To the 53 people who’ve watched A Christmas Prince every day for the past 18 days“. Then questioning “Who hurt you?” this tweet went viral and lead to people questioning their own viewing habits. Netflix’s twitter account in full swing replied with witty responses, leading to impressive virality.
Most of all, what we want to know is! Is there a movie club for The Christmas Prince?! Why have so many people watched it for so long?!
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Oculus Rift
Oculus Rift may not be the most affordable virtual reality kits out there on the market. But it is definitely one of the most powerful. Also the fact that it runs on gaming PC’s means that there is a plethora of applications available for it! So, your limits are as far as your imagination!
While being purchased by Facebook raised a few eyebrows in the tech world. (Yet to see the fruits of this purchase on a consumer end) This hasn’t dampened the thirst for the Oculus Rift and it remains one of the most sort after tech hardware to date!
Oculus Rift Features:
- Lightweight design
- Intuitive control via the rift controllers that feel more fluid than gaming controllers
- 360 degree spacial audio to truly immerse a user
- 100’s of games, apps and experiences!
While Oculus are continuing to update the software they’ve introduced something revolutionary in the personal PC space. So, check out Oculus Dash!
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PS VR – The most affordable VR?
First of all, Playstation are the first on to the scene with Virtual Reality for home consoles in the form of PS VR! What a joy it is as well! We feel that VR (Virtual Reality) along with AR (Augmented Reality) is going to be the next big thing in home entertainment and the PS VR is the most powerful home console VR system that you can get today!
PlayStation VR works with whichever PS4 console you own! Just connect up the headset to the PS4, add the Playstation Camera (for tracking purposes) and away you go!
PS VR Features:
- 5.7” OLED screen (But it fills up your entire visual spectrum!)
- 360 degree vision
- In addition to, 360 degree media playback
- 3D Blu Ray playback abilities (Via PS4 playback of 3D Blu Rays)
- While games run at 120 frames per second
- 3D Audio for incredible immersion
- Also includes built In Microphone
- Incredible tracking with the Light Bar on the PS4 Dual Shock 4 Controller, Playstation Move and PS VR aim controller
The Playstation VR really will step up your gaming experience and we feel that it will only get better! Both in generations of the hardware and with software updates!
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Giant pushchair: Would you ride it?
The Giant Pushchair: Giving parents a new perspective
A US Baby products company, Kolcraft, have gone above and beyond to give parents a better idea of what their children experience when in a pushchair. To highlight this they have designed a giant pushchair and chauffeured parents around town.
Kolcraft designed an oversized version of one of its popular pushchairs, the Contours Bliss. Unfortunately, it will not be available to buy but parents earlier this year took it for a test drive.
“We created the test ride so adults could experience first-hand how each Contours Stroller is carefully designed with a baby’s joy and comfort in mind.”. Kolcraft president Tom Koltun.
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How To Stay Warm With Polar Seal Heated Tops!
Staying Warm With Polar Seal Heated Tops
Our clothing is even smart now and we cannot wait to check them out! Do you ever feel really cold, but it’s too cold for a big coat, yet too warm for a jumper? Take a look at Polar Seal Heated Tops. Polar Seal Heated Tops are clothing which have heating elements sewn into them which allow you to easily affect the temperature of. Hence, making sure that you are nice and warm and not freezing cold!
The tech is similar to that of fighter jet pilot jackets, they use heating elements place on both the upper and lower back of a person. The tops are ultra thin, washable and made from a flexible material! Therefore making the garments perfect for exercise or any kind of sport! The tops come with 3 traditional levels of heat, low, medium and high.
Heated in 10 seconds, you can control the pads independently and choose to have either warming pad on at once, or both of them in dual mode. Via the controls on the wrists.
Charged by USB the tops will last 4-8 hours on one full charge.
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Comal River Tubing – Relaxation Fun!
Comal River Tubing – Fun For All!
Comal River Tubing in Texas looks like a lot of fun! Grab a rubber ring and travel down the Comal River in Texas! Plus the conditions of the river make it perfect for children and is even greater for families. No white water rafting skills or expertise is required as the water has an average depth of 4ft, while the waters are very calm!
Since the river is spring fed, it reaches 72 degrees all year round! Henceforth making the Comal River Tubing great for any time of the year. Therefore if you miss out in the Summer, fear not as you can come in the winter and get the same experience. Just remember to bring a towel to keep warm after you get out of the water!
Furthermore the water in Comal River is crystal clear, making for a beautiful attraction that everybody can enjoy! It’s the shortest river in the world and only travels at around 4km an hour, making it a very relaxing ride!
There are a whole host of companies that put on Comal River Tubing experiences. As well as providing travel and selling tubes to travel down the river in. To check out which one is best for you please click here!
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Batman The Enemy Within – Point and Click Game!
Batman The Enemy Within – Your New Point and Click Game!
Batman The Enemy Within is the sequel of the hugely successful “The Telltale Series”. Published by Telltale Games and distributed by Warner Bros, the game follows an episodic format.
Both Bruce Wayne and his alter ego are forced into situations and roles that they have yet to experience. An old foe in The Riddler has returned to wreck havoc on Gotham City, while gruesome his puzzles may be. While is something a lot worse going on within Gotham City.
A players actions by either dialogue and physical effects the story of Batman The Enemy Within immensely. Yet a player will be approaching as Bruce Wayne or Batman, players have to decide what to do to move the story forward.
Batman The Enemy within follows a similar run to that of Netflix TV shows, releasing episodes in monthly intervals.
| 1 | “The Enigma” | August 8, 2017 | ||
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| 2 | “The Pact” | October 3, 2017 | ||
| 3 | “Fractured Mask” | TBA 2017 | ||
| 4 | “What Ails You” | TBA 2018 | ||
| 5 | “Same Stitch” | TBA 2018 |
Bathman The Enemy Within is available on Xbox One, Playstation 4, Microsoft Windows, Android and iOS. So you have got no excuse to not check it out!
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Nuki Smart Lock – Control your locks from anywhere!
Nuki Smart Lock – Safe and Smart?
The Nuki Smart Lock is here to revolutionise the home! Everything is going SMART in your home and there is going to be a smart revolution going to take over our homes in the coming months and years.Firstly we feel that 2018 will be the year that the smart tech will really start to become popular. Now the lock to your home is going smart and it looks incredible! There are quite a number of smart locks available and we are looking at the Nuki Smart Lock here at How To Kill An Hour.
The Nuki Smart Lock allows you to easily control your door using just your smartphone! The Nuki Smart Lock will unlock as soon as you leave your house and unlock automatically as soon as you arrive home. Controlled via the Lock n Go feature on the Nuki smart app or via a button on the smart lock. You don’t even have to physically unlock the door! So your keys and your smartphone will be able to stay in your pocket. So no more patting down to make sure you have got everything! You can even retrofit the Nuki alongside your smartphone to make it work with your existing door lock. You can even set up the Nuki Bridge (Sold Separately) to control your smartlock from across the road!
Furthermore an activity log feature from within the app, highlights a complete list of when users have locked and unlocked the door. Also you are able to manage the permissions of users, setting it to permanent use, recurring or just a one time use.
Additional Features
Furthermore Nuki Bridge allows you to also access and control your lock from the internet! Why? Partner has left their keys at work and needs access to the house? Check if your children arrived home safely?
Since not all of us have smartphones, Nuki have provided a solution. Sold separately the Nuki Bluetooth Fob allows you to also control the Nuki Smart Lock, giving it all the same features as the smartphone users, but in a fob.
Plus you don’t even have to start taking apart your door to fit the Nuki Smart Lock. It can easily be installed inside, or on top of the existing lock. Depending on the over hang of the lock cyclinder the lock can be clamped or glued to the door. Change your mind? The lock can also be removed and leave the door free of any marks or damage!
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