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microsoft dominates record q3 growth elevates gaming fortunes in

In a twist that would make even Charles Dickens tip his hat, Microsoft has successfully turned its video game trade's "worst of times" into the "best of times." Amidst economic flummoxing of epic proportions, they've posted record Q3 growth. Must be all those indoorsy types suddenly finding a newfound appreciation for virtual escapism. The challenges presented by the pandemic have been rather like a three-tiered obstacle course – but more like a complicated game of 'Whack-a-mole' where the moles are wearing invisibility cloaks.

This seemingly miraculous development is a glimmering pixel of hope in an otherwise disgruntle-inducing industry, where the notorious fickle finger of tech-fate is as capricious as the British weather. So, payment to Bill Gates’ brainchild, which seems to have received the digital Midas touch otherwise reserved for social media influencers.

As with any technological crusade, it hasn't been all 'Fortnite' dances and bonus levels. Infrastructure development lingers like a late-Game Boss battle that even cheat codes can't seem to defeat. Up-scaling server capacities while maintaining decent gameplay speed has been less 'Need for Speed', more 'Please Hold On While We Try Connect You'.

But never let it be said that we are put off by a good tussle with recalcitrant technology. Onwards we persist, controller in hand and optimism in heart, while we weather challenges with as much aplomb as our dear British spirit can muster. After all, lag or no lag, the gaming must go on. Read more here.

unveiling dks revolutionary new design a sneak peek into

Ah, brace yourself then, ladies and gentlemen, because we'll soon be embarking on an expedition into the thorny, twisted undergrowth of the tech jungle. Our topic of interest? The unveiling of DK's all new design, which we're hoping, in our quiet British way, will be more like a cuppa and less like a crow's nest in the rain.

The technologists at DK have evidently survived another round of tete-a-tetes with the IT-Beast, emerging blinking into the daylight armed with a shiny new design. An achievement not to be sneezed at, considering we live in an era where attempting to make complex technology work is often akin to teaching a geriatric elephant to perform Swan Lake.

DK's refreshed look is said to be more user-friendly and intuitive, words that, when paired with 'technology', have a tendency to provoke more laughter than a rerun of ‘Fawlty Towers’. But let's all stiff-upper-lip it and give them the benefit of the doubt, shall we? After all, nothing ventured, nothing gained.

However, do spare a thought for the long suffering tech folk who are still wrestling with the intricate architecture of our digital world. Bless'em, it seems they're destined to dance forever in attendance on the hallowed hardware and sacred software, their battles marked by the clatter of keys and the gnashing of teeth.

So here's to DK's new design - we salute their valiant efforts. Let's hope it's the Mary Poppins of interfaces: practically perfect in every way. Just remember, chaps, even a butterknife needs a software update these days. Ha! such is the joy of our techno-dom. Chin up, and carry on! Read more here.

far cry 4 leaps forward now running at 60 fps

Right, where shall we begin? In our latest chronicle of 'old dogs learning new tricks', we humbly present Far Cry 4. This gritty videogame veteran, a creaking antique at 11 years old, is now miraculously purring along at 60 frames per second on our shiny PlayStation 5s. Quite the technological facelift, wouldn't you say?

I can just picture it now, Far Cry 4 wearing an ill-fitting toupee and gold medallion, trying its best to blend in with the youthful, sprightly newcomers. Nevertheless, this old-timer proves, yet again, that age is just a number, especially if that number is a crisp, energetic '60 fps'.

Bravo, Far Cry 4. Both an enduring monument to our tech-hampered past, and a glowing testament to our never-say-die, always-techy-present. All we need now is a whip and a chair to tame this wild beast of code and pixels.

So, there you have it. An ancient relic rejuvenated thanks to the indomitable progress of technological wizardry. But don't let this fool you; these digital gremlins certainly don't make life easy. They just make it... more interesting. Read more here.

vintage designs meet modern tech the understated cool of todays

In the perpetual race of technology and style, it appears our faithful wrist-dwellers, or watches to you techno neophytes, have hit the throttle on the 'less-is-more' superhighway. Details? Restrained. Designs? Vintage. Bragging rights? Well, they’re served subtly with a side of understated cool. A bit like your nan's Sunday roast delivered by a skateboarder.

This old-school resurrection of the wrist-clock suggests that, as much as we advance our digital machinations, there's something irreplaceably charming about eternal tinkerings of technology that hark back to simpler times.

So, as we continue to grapple endlessly with the fickle complexities of contemporary tech and its infrastructural antics, let's never forget that sometimes, all it takes is a well-oiled gear, a masterfully calibrated hand, and a dash of classy nuance to keep us ticking in style. All served up with a wry smile and a nod to the genial daredevilry of traditional ingenuity. Old tech: 1, new tech: still loading. Read more here.

unlocking your pixel phones full potential settings that elevate your

Alright, brace yourselves, trouble in tech paradise again. Pixel phones, our lovely pocket-size wunderkinds, come bursting at the seams with features that could make an MI6 gadget guru go green with envy.

Amid the dazzling array of options, comrades, let me redirect your gaze onto some settings that promise to elevate your humble mobile experience to lofty stratospheric layers of delight. Sounds like someone's poured a generous dose of Red Bull into the inner workings, doesn't it?

However, be warned, negotiating the maze of technology can feel akin to an episode of Crystal Maze or—God forbid—Escape to the Chateau, all dazzle and confusion. But stiff upper lip, folks; hold the course of trial and error and give it a good go!

Remember, in tech's ever-evolving cosmos, wrestling with settings is our constant. Now, let's go forth and conquer our gadgets, for we are British and we've bested far worse. We handled rationing and wizarding school bullies, I daresay we can manage a spot of IT escapades. So, here's to taking the Pixel by the horns or buttons, as it were. Carry on! Read more here.

june tech update the exciting innovations landing this month

Oh, be prepared mates, June has arrived with its assorted bag of technological marvels and infrastructural mazes all aiming to befuddle us yet again. Bob's your uncle, if you think you've knocked the spots off handling complex technology, because it's the perennial, ever-evolving beast that loves to toss a googly at you! Packed tighter than a London underground at peak hours, there are a number of tech updates headed our way like an English summer: famous for its fleeting appearance yet definitely making its presence felt.

Now, before you pop your clogs or get your knickers in a twist, remember our unwavering determination and quintessential British spirit: "Keep Calm and Carry On." As technology arrives apace and infrastructure rises high, the never-ending challenges they present may well seem as elusive as a piping hot cuppa in the middle of a desert. But remember, just like all those who fumble with the self-checkouts at Tesco, we'll find a way to make it work eventually.

So, hang tight, you've got this! The puzzles of the modern world and its technology, as well as its labyrinthine infrastructure, may arrive as a conundrum wrapped in an enigma served with a side of complication, but these traverses were merely designed to test our mettle. Let’s approach this with a chin up, and brace ourselves for the exciting - and undoubtedly confounding - panorama of techno-infrastructure that is June's legacy. Read more here.

alert the crucial consequences of losing your tech account

We're being faced with the enigma of technology once again: Don't you dare lose that account! In this riveting tale of man vs. machine, the most formidable opponent is not, in fact, a mere ghost in the machine but a phantom in the cloud.

It appears that we're all teetering on a digital precipice, where one false keystroke could consign us to the abyss of "Account Lost". It's akin to digital Darwinism, survival of the cyber-fittest. However, hope is neither lost, nor forgotten in spam folders. As we tousle with technology, with its equal measures of frustration and fascination, it continues to cajole us into adapting, evolving, essentially turning us all into keyboard whisperers.

So, dear reader, get a stiff upper lip, brace yourself, and pray to the technology overlords to keep your beloved account safe, sound, and, above all, memorable. Because, without it, you might find yourself lost in the digital wilderness, sans GPS. However, despite this stark warning, never lose that quintessential British quality - Keep Calm and Carry On... typing. Read more here.

adobes firefly ai image generator coming soon to ios and android

Oh, the joys of never-ending digital anticipation. Adobe, that monolithic purveyor of graphics software, has decided it would be a lark to tease us all once again. On Thursday, our favourite tormentor let slip that it would soon be releasing its Firefly AI image generator on both iOS and Android. None the less, they deftly side-stepped any obligation for a precise release date. A masterclass in vaguery, I daresay!

Applied intelligence - no, not for outsmarting the missus (don't we wish?) but the fancy, graph-image kind - is due to drop... well, we don't know when. Apparently, divining the exact moment developers will have learned their quantum physics and perfecting the tea is a challenge too far, even for Adobe.

So, what does this mean for our tech-challenged friends? More waiting, dear readers. Sip the lukewarm brew of patience as we wade through the impenetrable fog of cryptic programme updates and the seemingly endless foxtrot of software bug fixing. With a bit of luck, we'll glimpse the Firefly's glow before the decade is out, assuming of course our android or apple device hasn't succumbed to obsolescence by then. Oh, the thrills and spills of technology-infused existence, don't we just adore it? Read more here.

sandfall interactives nostalgic twist a blend of innovative

In a world riddled with pixel warriors, high school level puzzle complexity, and frustrated parents held hostage by family password situations, lo and behold - Sandfall Interactive strides boldly onto the scene with their new turn-based RPG throwback. Think love letter addressed to your sorely missed D&D Sundays, only occasionally intercepted by a wolfed down sandwich, a bit of blue screen gloom, and perhaps a reminder of your laundry.

This capricious game of keyboard solitaire plays host to a colourful carnival of creative concepts, teetering delightfully on the edge of panic-inducing complexity and charming nostalgia. We would liken it to a flamboyant unicorn attempting to hula-hoop through a digital forest, hindered persistently by a beleaguered 2D squirrel with internet connectivity issues. Annoyance, meet your brother, Entertainment.

The technological challenge here lies not just in the obvious arena of making the game work – they've generally nailed that with more gusto than a whack-a-zombie gamer on a caffeine high. No, the real conundrum is in traversing and decoding software cobwebs which appear more complex than the social dynamics at a teenager's birthday sleepover.

Our British fortitude will not be swayed, however. Our cups of tea will stay piping hot as we tirelessly navigate the risky biscuit dunk of Sandfall Interactive's RPG tribute, a lovable labyrinth that will tantalise us with its beauty, tangle us in its web, and have us returning, querulous but resolute, for yet another turn at the game.

Because let's face it - when has technology, in all its gloriously tedious infuriations, not made us chuckle, shrug, and give it another solid go? Read more here.

unveiling the hidden power a comparative review of geforce rtx

In a classic case of reverse psychology, NVIDIA cunningly decided to evoke curiosity for their GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB model by throwing a shroud of secrecy over it. With all the efficiency of a bad spy novel, they instructed board partners not to send samples of this elusive graphics card to the media. All this hush-hush approach did was fan the flames of interest.

In a startling plot twist akin to discovering the earth is still actually flat or that tea bags were invented before the wheel (neither of these are proven facts, by the way), when the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB was finally tested, it transpired that its big brother - the 16GB version - was up to 589% faster when considering the 1% FPS LOW. Call it sibling rivalry in silicon if you will, but this number suggests the 8GB model was left gasping in the dust faster than a Briton running after a departing bus.

Ah, technology. A persistent challenge as thorny as a bouquet of roses and just as beautiful when it works. Despite the occasional stumble (or sprinting bus), we must remember to retain our Isle-of-Man-like state of optimism. There's always a new version in the works, always another attempt to tackle the relentless beast that is technological progress. And in the meantime, we can delight in the drama of super-secret prototypes and sibling rivalry among circuit boards. After all, who needs soap operas when you've got advancing tech? Read more here.