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Top 5 drones in 2015

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The original term of drones referred to pre-programmed aircraft devices that didn’t need human control to fly around. Nowadays, drones are the most popular gadget because they can either be pre-programmed to fly somewhere or be remotely controlled while filming its flight. Here are the Top 5 Best Drones in the world at the moment.

5.Quadcopter UDI U818A

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A helicopter is great, but a quadcopter is better. This drone is the best first choice for those who haven’t had a drone before. Firstly because it is one of the cheapest quadcopters on market and secondly because it has flexible propeller protectors that make it more stable and easier to fly. Although the battery doesn’t last more then 10 minutes, to maximize your flight experience with the UDI U818A quadcopter, it comes with 2 extra battery packs as well as with extra rotors. You can perform different type of aerial stunts with it but the camera installed on it has very low resolution and beware of windy weather because it loses its stability.

4.Blade Nano QX RTF

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By keeping your drone under $100 a more smaller sized choice is the Blade Nano QX RTF. The tiny quadcopter is designed to be mostly flown in-doors as it is very sensitive to wind. The drone only has a circuit board and a frame made of a single piece of plastic. It is very light and easy to fly around and it won’t break things around the house or even itself if you crash it. The Nano QX has a Sensor Assisted Flight Envelope(SAFE) which makes sure that the quadcopter is under control even when you are not touching the controller. Its downside is the battery life which is under 7 minutes but only needs 25 minutes to recharge.

3.Phantom 2 Vision+

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If you are already an expert in using drones you will love the Phantom 2 Vision+. As the DJI company has a lot of experience with building drones the Phantom 2 might just be their best one yet. As it is highly responsive and made out of durable plastic it’s the best choice for out-door use. The quadcopter has an high quality camera that can shoot 1080p/720p videos and takes 14MP photographs. It only comes with 1 battery and takes a long time to charge but the flight performance makes it worth it. Experts are very attracted to the Phantom 2 Vision+ but it is more expensive than other products on the market.

2.DJI Phantom 3

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As DJI doesn’t disappoint, they’ve come up earlier this year, with another high performance quadcopter the Phantom 3. DJI Phantom 3 Professional is the first drone from this brand that can shoot 4K videos. As the Phantom 2 had highly performing flying modes they didn’t make any visible improvements to either flying controls or design. For this model DJI seems to have focused on better quality batteries and a greater visual experience. Drone experts found the lack of redesign a downfall but it seems that their opinions have changed after properly flying the very expensive Phantom 3.

1.3D Robotics IRIS+ Multicopter

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If you are asking why the 3D Robotics IRIS+ Multicopter is the first choice, it is because it is easier to operate while allowing you to map out a course on your Android GPS and simply sit and watch the drones flight. It uses a GoPro as a camera but the original package does not include the filming device. The Multicopter comes with 3 types of flight modes: A standard mode that is manually controlled, a hover mode which is great for beginners and the auto mode that can be pre-programmed. The drone uses high quality batteries that are easily recharged and it is designed for expert drone users as well for beginners.

 

Who doesn’t enjoy listening to a good story. Personally I love reading about the people who inspire me and what it took for them to achieve their success. As I am a bit of a self confessed tech geek I think there is no better way to discover these stories than by reading every day some articles or the newspaper . My bookcases are filled with good tech biographies, they remind me that anyone can be a success. So even if you come from an underprivileged part of society or you aren’t the smartest person in the room we all have a chance to reach the top. The same message shines in my beliefs. All it takes to succeed is a good idea, a little risk and a lot of hard work and any geek can become a success. VENI VIDI VICI .

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3 Video Games About Women’s Health

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Video games have transcended entertainment to become powerful tools for promoting health and wellness. One notable genre in this realm is fitness gaming, exemplified by titles like Hatsune Miku Fit Boxing, which motivates players to engage in physical activity to enhance their fitness levels. Building on this foundation, developers have ventured into women’s health with games designed to raise awareness and empower players to take control of their well-being. Here are 3 video games on women’s health that provide valuable health information and foster a sense of agency to uplift women around the world.

Tampon Run – Menstrual health

Created by Girls Who Code alumnae Andrea Gonzales and Sophie Houser in 2014, Tampon Run is an old-school 8-bit online game where the main character, Luna, lobs tampons to destroy enemies, who will confiscate the tampons if she lets them pass by. Interestingly, the concept of weaponized tampons is based on a real incident that occurred in 2013, where Texas state troopers confiscated tampons as potential projectiles, but not guns, from visitors observing a vote on abortion restrictions at the Texas State Capitol. The goal of Tampon Run is to destigmatize periods and menstrual products, which, up until recently, have not been properly studied to measure their absorbency, which underscores the need to address menstrual health so that women can get better care.

In between tossing tampons, Luna shares empowering messages about how periods are a natural part of women’s lives and should not be a source of shame or embarrassment. The game is available to play on the Tampon Run website and can be downloaded from the Apple App Store for iOS users.

PCOS Vitality – PCOS

Polycystic ovary syndrome is a complex hormonal condition and the leading cause of female infertility that affects approximately 5 to 6 million women in the US, according to the Endocrine Society. Common features of the condition include having irregular menstrual periods, hyperandrogenism, and polycystic ovaries. Additionally, some studies estimate that up to 88% of women with PCOS are overweight or obese. While there are weight loss programs helping women tackle PCOS, focusing on aspects like lifestyle, symptom management, diet, and other tips for how to lose weight with PCOS, the condition itself remains grossly under-researched. For some women, it may take years to confirm that they have PCOS, as there are other disorders that mimic PCOS signs and symptoms that must be excluded.

The lack of research has extended to a lack of awareness among the general population and is what clinicians from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland are trying to address with the 2023 game PCOS Vitality. Essentially a learning tool, the game takes users through a simple obstacle course. As you click toward the finish line, you are asked simple trivia questions about PCOS. The game is free to play on Focus Games’ website.

Bound by Blood – Period poverty

Period poverty refers to the lack of regular access to period products, painkillers, or underwear during a menstrual cycle. In the US, where 16.9 million menstruating women live in poverty, two-thirds cannot afford basic menstrual products. Period poverty has also been associated with mental health issues and urinary tract infections.

Available to play on the itch.io website, Bound by Blood was created by Jessica Gates in 2017 and aims to educate players about the reality of period poverty. Users take the character of Beth, a homeless woman who wakes up in her car and realizes that she’s started her period. Players then make a series of choices to try to stay as hygienic as possible in spite of lacking resources such as menstrual products and clean restrooms. There isn’t really a way to “win” the game, and it is instead a peek into the reality of life where period products are inaccessible and how this affects women’s quality of life.

Through these games, players not only gain valuable insights into various aspects of women’s health but also find themselves actively engaged in their own well-being. As developers continue to explore this emerging field, the potential for video games to serve as educational tools and catalysts for change in healthcare remains promising

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Despite popular belief, PS4 sales in the UK skyrocketed last year

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PS4 sales in the UK climbed by a shocking 633 percent year-over-year in 2023, so apparently the old system isn’t dead yet. The previous year’s very limited supply of the system is likely a major factor in this figure, since the console’s lifespan was drastically reduced because of chip shortages caused by the pandemic. Still, it’s proof that PlayStation’s original platform has unmet demand.

With the very low prices of PS4 software (both in-store and online at the PS Store), this strategy makes a lot of sense. Plus, it’s future-proof, so there’s no harm in stocking up on PS4s while new-gen pricing is still high, since if you decide to switch to a PS5 in the future, you can transfer all of your purchases across. Not to mention that the majority of new releases still come out on the PS4, with several offering free PS5 upgrades.

While the percentage rise may seem huge, real PS4 sales will probably be much lower. It’s a sign that the gadget, which is now a decade old, isn’t completely dead yet, and we expect it to keep receiving maintenance for a while longer. Of course, this is great news for Sony, because the company would rather have PS4 players playing on its last-gen gadget than none at all, even if it would love to have them upgrade to PS5.

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New PS5 firmware is available for download!

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A PS5 firmware update on a cold winter morning is unmatched. The latest PS5 system software update is 23.02–08.40.00 from Sony. Does this one add useful features or just boost system performance?

Though closer to the latter, it’s more than Sony’s favorite patch note. It fixes security issues, improves messages and usability, and boosts system software performance. Official patch notes for this 1.185GB update:

  • We updated system software security
  • We improved system software stability and performance
  • Some screens now have better messages and usability

That’s it. PS5 gets another win to recover from its midweek slump. Do you share our enthusiasm for this firmware update? Comment below. To spice things up, make your comment rhyme.

 

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