Editorial

(Editorial) Social gaming epidemics.

Many people find themselves emotionally attached to their mobile devices as there they have their favorite games in social networks. Let’s take a look at the reasons behind it.   Benefits of playing in social networks Social gaming is on top these days attracting more and more players to participate. Gambling entrepreneurs are facing a lot of restrictions, like getting a license, while ...[Read More]

Artificial Intelligence Could Put an End to Professional Gamers

I’m old enough to remember the shock waves created by Deep Blue’s victory over reigning chess champion Gary Kasparov back in 1997: everyone knows you need a giant brain to play chess and the world’s best chess brain had been beaten by AI; it was as if that supercilious symbol of AI, Kubrick’s HAL, had arrived in town and was about to put us all in our place. Except that wasn’t the case at all, bec...[Read More]

Mobile ESports Raise the Platform

The development of eSports, where professional gamers play top video games in competition with other gamers, has hit the mainstream at light speed.  With revenues expected to be at over $450 million by the end of 2016 and over $1 billion by 2019, eSports viewership already surpasses the NBA finals and the MLB World Series and looks to surpass the Super Bowl by 2020.     ESports + Mobile ...[Read More]

Microcontrollers – Computers for the Physical World (Editorial)

In the intro to Arduino Microcontrollers, one learns how the platform achieves serial communication between the physical world and the computer. The Arduino microcontrollers uses input from the physical world relying on sensors tend to use this in computer programs, the microcontroller may be used alone, but may solve more complex functions when combining with other platforms. Additionally, progra...[Read More]

Microgaming and virtual reality: The state of play

Microgaming created the first ever online casino gaming platform in 1994, and are always at the forefront of new advances in gaming. They have adapted to changing technological landscapes in recent years and, four months ago at ICE (International Casino Expo) Totally Gaming, demonstrated that they have big plans for virtual reality. How far on are plans for these new VR casino games, and what gami...[Read More]

(News / Editorial) Is location-data tracking the next big target for cyber criminals?

Two reports reveal serious threat posed by having our movements constantly tracked by the mobile and Wi-Fi service industry   High net worth individuals, children and householders could all be at significant risk from cyber criminals targeting historic location data that has been collected by our mobile phone and Wi-Fi services providers. Two independent reports conducted by Krowdthink, a pri...[Read More]

That was March of the Droids 2016

The March of the Droids 2016 has been and gone, we’ve been home a few days now and we thought we’d reach out to say thank you to all who were involved this year in Edinburgh.   For those that may be unaware, the event travels around various parts of the UK (always outside London) to bring together open source fans, developers, companies and users. This year we were joined by a ran...[Read More]

The best PS4 accessories

If you love gaming and would like to get the most out of your PS4 then the right gaming accessories are going to go a long way in helping enhance the way in which you play. So, what are the best PS4 accessories out there and which ones should you consider investing in if you are the ultimate gamer who wants to truly enjoy your favourite games on the platform? These are a few to consider. Gold Head...[Read More]

How sports betting has evolved with technology

Sports betting is the oldest known form of gambling on the planet. In the early days, it was was a simple pastime activity, now it’s a multi-billion dollar business.   The first recorded betting events ever to be held in history were in the time of the Greek city states more than two thousand years ago. The Greeks were known as true sports lovers, and events like the Olympic, Corinthian...[Read More]

Saving Money when Buying an Xbox One

The Xbox One is the latest and most powerful games console from Microsoft. This console is however very expensive. This guide will show you how you can save money and still enjoy an Xbox One. By saving money you will have more money available to spend on games.Buying BundlesSome stores have special offers which allow you to buy a bundle at a lower price than the separate selling price. These bundl...[Read More]

Tree Planting: Drones Could One Day Reduce Greenhouse Gases

Whether you see drones as a technological innovation or a public nuisance, one thing is for certain – drones aren’t likely to go anywhere anytime soon. And while it’s true that the debate linking these airborne robots with our shrinking civil liberties rages on, there’s no denying that drones have the potential to be used for the betterment of all mankind. In fact, a British company has already st...[Read More]

Nearly 3 in 4 Mobile Devices Returned in Europe and North America Have ‘No Trouble Found’

State of Mobile Device Performance and Health Report Contends Substantial Number of Device Issues Are Caused by User Behavior, Rather Than Hardware     Nearly three in four mobile devices returned to mobile network operators and manufacturers in Europe and North America have ‘No Trouble Found,’ according to the Q4 2015 State of Mobile Device Performance and Health report released today b...[Read More]