In 2011, Dragon Age 2 inadvertently confirmed rampant speculation amongst humans that size does, in fact, matter. BioWare’s fantasy role-playing game promised a sequel that spread an epic story over a ten-year in-game period; but in constructing the lush and vibrant city of Kirkwall as a setting for this story, the developers forgot to all the other things that make RPGs exciting: huge dungeons...
The world of DJing has evolved from vinyl, to CDs, to hardware controllers used to run files via a laptop, USB stick or tablet. The pro DJ software used here falls into three main camps: Pioneer rekordbox, Serato and TRAKTOR, run from WIRED’s iPad Air 2 and Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch to ensure ample processing power. Each item on test offers auto-sync, full pitch control, cue points, samples...
Microsoft has approved a torrent client that will work on all its Windows platforms, including Xbox One. Called Torrex Pro, the software is available now in beta form, ahead of a full rollout. Produced by Estonian developers Finebits OÜ, the app is designed to not only download files but also stream content via an inbuilt player. It will support torrent files launched via USB stick, or magnet...
The Welsh Government’s flagship Global Centre of Rail Excellence (GCRE) has signed a memorandum of understanding with US venture MxV Rail to work together to advance rail technology and global rail research. The agreement will enable both organisations to collaborate and share technical expertise relating to design and engineering, commercial planning, procurement processes, safety requirements...
They’re the matte black Android and Apple compatible ‘AirPods’ we’ve been demanding since day one, with wireless charging, voice control, Bluetooth 5.0 and even, according to the website, an “H1 chip”, all for less than £40, and all thanks to a mysterious British startup. It’s no exaggeration, but these bargain-priced BlankPods (£39.99) – costing a staggering £160 less than the £200 AirPods with...
Using photoluminescent material to show the time in low-light conditions is a practice that has been employed since the development of the earliest wristwatches. Originally, radium was used on hands and indexes, which had the benefit of a bright and long-lasting glow, counterbalanced by the disadvantage of being highly radioactive and a major health issue for those who applied it. In the 1960s...
Because the CDs are in the loft. Because streaming services have replaced physical formats anyhow. Because no-one has room for floor-stander speakers. It’s time to think about buying a multiroom wireless speaker system. We may still be waiting for our jetpacks, but at least the future is here in one respect: the availability of a whole planet’s-worth of music, on demand, wirelessly and throughout...
More than 100 new care roles are being created in Hull by expanding provider Cera. With a £500 golden hello for certain positions, the company is confident in establishing a strong team as it takes an office in the city. A total of 120 roles have been identified, across care assistant, care co-ordinator, care quality lead and branch manager positions. They will be served from One Business Village...
Today we print in full the 2022 BusinessLive list of the 500 biggest businesses in Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire. The 2022 list has been compiled by researchers from the Business Schools at De Montfort, Derby and Nottingham Trent Universities, supported by East Midlands Chamber, and sponsored by Leicester property developer Bradgate Estates. Because of the way the list is...
Forfusion is trusted by large public and private sector companies to design, implement and manage mission-critical networking infrastructure. Clients include North of England Commissioning Support Unit (NECS), several large NHS Trusts, and numerous high-profile finance and retail businesses. CEO Steven Forrest is an armed forces veteran who turned his experience installing IT networks during a...