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’Nihao Mars’: China’s Zhurong rover touches down on Red Planet

Sunday 16 May 2021 11:17 AM

BEIJING: China’s probe to Mars touched down on the Red Planet Saturday to deploy its Zhurong rover, state media reported, a triumph for Beijing’s bold space ambitions and a history-making feat for a nation on its first-ever Martian mission.

Why Different Types of Gamers Prefer Different Platforms?

Phuket Life / Technology

Tuesday 23 March 2021 08:20 PM

Gaming is a huge billion-dollar industry as a whole but there are several platforms that are like the sub-categories of gaming such as Pc, Console and Mobile gaming. And different type of gamers prefers different platforms according to their play-style. And we can divide these gamers into three types, Casual, Strategic and Fantasy gamers, according to why and how they play the games. But before we move on to why these gamers prefer different platforms, we also need to know about these three types of gamers first. Casual Gamers Casual gamers are those who like to play games just to have a good way to avoid boredom and kill time. The type and gameplay style of the game doesn’t matter much to casual gamers but all that matters to them is the game to be fun. Whether it’s a simple 2d game like Piano Tiles or a fully competitive Call of Duty Mobile as long as it keeps them away from boredom. Casuals gamers mostly prefer mobile platforms as its more convenient and provide an on-the-go gaming experience without any hassle and the games that they like to play also take up less space, so that they can keep more games, just in case. Strategic Gamers Now unlike the casual gamers, strategic gamers don’t play the game to kill time or get away from boredom but they make time from other activities just to play the game they like. Many MMORPGs and Battle Royale games are well known for their majority of strategic players, they spend weeks, months and even years to master the game they play and that is why they choose their games very carefully and after deep observation.  The game has to be their type, they don’t just pick and play a game randomly and move on to the next one. The games like Overwatch and Dota 2 are perfect examples of games that these strategic players love to spend their time to master each and every aspect of the game and to make their account look as good as possible to others. The Strategic gamers on the other hand prefer Pc over other platforms as it provides more immersive experience and also way better quality. Pc gaming compared to any other platforms is also more competitive which totally makes up for a great rewarding experience for these game enthusiasts.  Fantasy Gamers Now there is third type of gamer that we like to call “Fantasy” gamer who unlike both the other two gamers, love to play games to escape from reality. The fantasy gamers love to play games that allows them to feel different, they want to get away from reality and create a virtual version of themselves according to their own choices. They like to play games like World of Warcraft and WoW Classic which allow these gamers to have a new life that they can control and change according to their own choices and especially the features such as character classes, race, languages and appearance is huge plus for fantasy gamers. Fantasy gamers are more flexible in terms of platform, there are many fantasy gamers who love to play on mobile devices as they are more convenient but there are others, who love to get more immersive experience on PC or Consoles, so there’s that. The game industry is growing up so fast and it has already become the number one go to thing, leaving behind movies and TV shows, for our free time and specially to help us NOT get bored.

Video games and COVID-19: the impact in emerging markets

Phuket Life / Technology

Sunday 14 June 2020 10:00 AM

Online video gaming is one of the fastest-growing sectors in the global tech landscape. With COVID-19 lockdown measures creating a captive audience, an estimated $159.3 billion will be spent on games this year, according to a recent report from analytics firm Newzoo – a growth rate of 9.3%. The market is forecast to surpass US$200bn by 2023.

Pokemon Go Community Day features Rhyhorn

Phuket Life / Technology

Friday 21 February 2020 05:23 PM

The February votes are in and the lil’monster to be featured in February’s Community Day will be Rhyhorn!

400mn Facebook users' phone numbers exposed in privacy lapse: reports

Phuket Life / Technology

Thursday 5 September 2019 03:38 PM

UNITED STATES: Phone numbers linked to more than 400 million Facebook accounts were listed online in the latest privacy lapse for the social media giant, US media reported Wednesday (Sept 4).

Rising Stars: Thai start-up mu Space Corp to launch space tourism in Asian first

Phuket Life / Technology

Sunday 16 June 2019 10:00 AM

July 20, 2019 marks 50 years since man first touched the Moon, one of the greatest achievements in human history, an unmatched feat of technology, engineering and politics. But what giant leaps has mankind taken since?

Apple leaves iTunes behind as it harmonizes software

Phuket Life / Technology

Tuesday 4 June 2019 08:53 AM

Apple yesterday (June 3) announced enhanced privacy features as it harmonized software across its lineup of devices, while dropping its groundbreaking iTunes store as it gears up for new kinds of digital content.

Doodler dream: Stickers are a serious business at Line

Phuket Life / Technology

Monday 4 March 2019 10:00 AM

They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but perhaps this classic idiom needs an update. Let’s go with, “a Line sticker is worth a thousand words and some cash too if you know how to make them.” Mouthful, I know, but read on and all will become clear.

Space Oddity: The world of astrophotography

Phuket Life / Technology

Saturday 16 February 2019 10:00 AM

Some weeks ago, Phuket was treated to a glorious blood moon. It rose gradually, morphing from burnt, rusty orange into fiery red.

Silent plane with no moving parts makes ‘historic’ flight

Phuket Life / Technology

Sunday 25 November 2018 11:15 AM

The blue glowing jets of science fiction spacecraft came a step closer to reality on Wednesday (Nov 21) as US physicists unveiled the world’s first solid-state aeroplane powered in flight by supercharged air molecules.

Brave New World - Digital assistants hone skills to deliver the news

Phuket Life / Technology

Saturday 24 November 2018 10:00 AM

What’s the news?” has become a familiar refrain for consumers with smart speakers, opening up a new channel for publishers but also raising concerns about the growing influence of tech platforms in media.

Huawei MediaPad M5 Pro

Phuket Life / Technology

Monday 5 November 2018 11:00 AM

It’s not often that a 4G-ready tablet comes equipped with high quality surround sound. So if you like to immerse yourself in your favourite apps on the go, this is the tablet for you.

Woes to the Woebot: Can artificial intelligence replace human therapists?

Phuket Life / Technology

Sunday 16 September 2018 01:00 PM

“We only use methods validated in our own research, or techniques that have been tested in the field. The more you can tell me, the more helpful I can be. For example, over time, I might be able to see patterns in your mood.”

One Giant Flop...The ‘game changer’ for mixed reality stumbles

Phuket Life / Technology

Saturday 25 August 2018 09:00 AM

Have you ever heard of Magic Leap? If not, you’ll be surprised to learn that this American start-up company, founded in 2010, has raised an enormous US$2.3 billion for a previously non-released technology platform development programme employing more than 1,500 employees. For those that do know about Magic Leap’s existence, you’ll also know that whilst there has been much hype about the potential of their technology, supported by the occasional ‘life changing’ CGI image or two, the actual method and product has been shrouded in total secrecy for the past seven years of development. Magic Leap is a ‘mixed reality’ platform. The company prefers to differentiate this as ‘spatial computing’. In essence it’s the ability to enhance your surrounding ‘real’ environment with the integration and interaction with menu systems, 3D objects and animations. The current technological limitation and delivery method is for the user to wear a headset tethered to a wearable device which projects content into your field of vision... ideally with as much spatial accuracy as possible to prevent breaking the illusion that it’s actually ‘there’. It’s fair to say that the intensity of ‘real-time’ information processing and tracking, paired with a wearable computer powerful enough to deliver this experience seamlessly has to this point been lacking. Microsoft’s offering, The HoloLens, has been in the market for several years, and whilst it has its primitive uses in commercial training with an increasing potential in education, it certainly has underwhelming consumer value. So, is Magic Leap the next case of Emperor’s New Clothes? And what have they been doing with all of this time and money? According to the company founder and CEO, Rony Abovitz, with a company statement that is unlikely to calm the investors’ nerves, “When we’re not here talking about mixed reality and the future of computing, we’re busy putting robots in your kitchen and making music you can touch.” Well that’s alrighty then. No further explanation needed. Please carry on. And so they did. Right up to August 8 when the Magic Leap One headset and developer’s kit was unleashed to a poised world… most notably without a convincing domestic android nor ‘touchy-feely’ semiquavers in augmented sight. So the first technical journalist reviews are out. Now brace yourselves. Guess what? After billions of dollars spent and promises of floating ginormous sea mammals in your school gymnasium – and why is this the visual pinnacle of our future? – they’re far from encouraging. The Verge’s Adi Robertson wrote a hands-on review of the launch product, describing the experience as a ‘flawed glimpse’ of the potential in this field of technology. "Based on an afternoon with Magic Leap, the Magic Leap One Creator Edition is a functional, thoughtfully designed headset with some very real advantages over competitors like the Microsoft HoloLens. But it doesn’t seem like a satisfying computing device or a radical step forward for mixed reality." "While not as restrictive as Microsoft’s HoloLens, the Lightwear (headset) has a limited field of view that constrains the experience. Some objects appeared cut off unless I turned my head or took a few steps back. I don’t suggest anyone run out to buy one – maybe not for years. I found many of Magic Leap’s technically impressive demos to be little more than a novelty.” And MIT Technology Review was also less than complimentary. “Yet while the experiences in the demo room are fun and visually impressive, none of it is truly mind-blowing.” “I want to feel like those robots are actually coming after me. I want the life-size whale coming out of the gym floor. And I want to forget that I’m weighed down by a headset and pocket-sized computer, peering at this visually enhanced world one rectangle at a time. For this to happen, the hardware will have to get still smaller and better.” “More to the point, cool as the gadget is, the question remains: can Magic Leap turn it into a money-making business?” So where is this going? I’m not sure even Magic Leap know. They’re certainly keen to promote a magical idea of a technically-enhanced future, but with little direction on what this will actually achieve. And will they be the ones to do it even if the roadmap to a digitally enhanced future is imagined? Whilst Magic Leap have constrained any serious questions or information from within the company with strict non-disclosure agreements with all employees, and some clearly PR-orchestrated positive statements… various leaks from within the company have confirmed what we’ve secretly been wondering all along. “Either management doesn’t appear to have a clue, or they are in on a very giant scam.” “Unless you’re drinking the Kool-Aid you’ll quickly see how much of a facade this company is.” Ouch. Perhaps they’ve been too busy working on a mixed-reality experience for their investors? One in which cryptocurrency literally falls off the swooning purple trees straight into their clean, glowing hands, neatly obscuring their regal butt-naked frames. The Garden of Eden this is not. Check out the unforgettable first experiences created by Magic Leap Studios at www.magicleap.com

Harbinger of doom. A paradigm shift in our relationship with technology.

Phuket Life / Technology

Saturday 4 August 2018 09:00 AM

Ahh technology. The dreamy 1950s paradise view of technology’s glorious future. Obedient humanoid robots rushing around on our behalf, doing the house work and chores, whilst the liberated owner whiled away the hours barking commands at these industrious tin cans and indulging in virtual entertainment.

Get healthy and happy with app technology.

Phuket Life / Technology

Tuesday 17 July 2018 10:00 AM

Are you living your best life? Making healthy lifestyle changes is never easy to do. It’s a no-brainer that those changes tend to start with diet and exercise. However, the quest for a better life does not end there. So much goes into truly living our best lives, but sometimes it can be hard to get motivated.

Gamers enthralled by violence

Phuket Life / Technology

Thursday 28 June 2018 10:30 AM

Bandits, soldiers, demons, zombies, aliens and other enemies were shot, stabbed, bludgeoned, incinerated, or even blown up on the show floor of the Electronic Entertainment Expo that opened in Los Angeles on June 12.

App ABCs: Powerful personal assistant apps

Phuket Life / Technology

Saturday 9 June 2018 02:00 PM

We all know that there is only so much that can be done in 24 hours. Time is precious and we should not be wasting our time on tasks that can be done by someone else.

As EU privacy law looms debate swirls on cybersecurity, compliance concerns

Phuket Life / Technology

Thursday 24 May 2018 11:01 AM

Just ahead of the implementation of a sweeping European privacy law tomorrow (May 25), debate is swirling on whether the measure will have negative consequences for cybersecurity and whether companies will be ready to comply with the new law.

Your inner artist will be tickled pink with this fun colouring app

Phuket Life / Technology

Saturday 12 May 2018 02:00 PM

Unleash your inner artist with Lake: Colouring Books. Lake is a creative colouring app with a vibrant collection of colouring books from some of Instagram’s finest illustrators.

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