Motorola Moto E3 Release Date, Price and Specs – CNET
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I recently called Motorola’s new Moto G4 an “unbeatable Android bargain”, and already Motorola is trying to outdo itself with an even cheaper phone — the new Moto E3.
The E3 will sell in the UK for only £99, making it about £70 cheaper than the G4. US and Australian pricing and availability isn’t yet known, but that £99 price converts to roughly $130 and AU$175. We’ll update this article with more pricing information when it’s available.
So it’s extremely cheap, but it doesn’t appear to have made the sacrifices we often see in the budget end of the market. It has a 5-inch, 720p display, a quad-core processor, an 8-megapixel rear camera and a 5-megapixel camera on the front.
The E3 runs the recent Android Marshmallow and has a microSD card slot to expand its storage, though Motorola hasn’t said how much it has built in. Best of all though is that it’s water-resistant like the G4. You can’t submerge it in water, but it will happily put up with a spilled drink or two.
I’m yet to see the phone in the flesh, so I’ll reserve my final judgement on this cut-down handset for the full review.
Dacor DYRP36D review – CNET
The Good The $8,999 Dacor DYRP36D’s integrated Android tablet contains useful tools such as guided cooking and explanations of the oven’s dozen baking features.
The Bad The tablet operates on an outdated Android system that has a negative impact on some apps. Its awkward placement on the oven makes it a pain to operate. And the app that lets you control the oven from a smartphone has its own problems, specifically with voice recognition.
The Bottom Line The Dacor DYRP36D’s tablet is an unnecessary addition to an otherwise solid range. Skip this appliance and use your own tablet.
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Good collaborations bring out the best qualities in the parties involved: peanut butter and jelly, Jay-Z and Beyoncé, hip-hop and Alexander Hamilton. When compatible partners merge, it’s hard to imagine one without the other. I wish I could say the same about the $8,999 Dacor DYRP36D, an appliance that combines a high-end oven with an Android tablet for an unsuccessful union of connectivity and cooking.
You can watch YouTube right on this oven.
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The Dacor DYRP36D, part of the appliance manufacturer’s Discovery iQ line, is an ambitious dual-fuel range. Its built-in tablet is fully functional, so you can download and access apps right on the range. The tablet also acts as the control panel for the oven, which includes a host of cooking modes and guided programs to help you perfect recipes. The range itself delivers much of what we’ve come to expect from the Dacor brand: sturdy construction and consistent cooking results. And an accompanying smartphone app makes it easy to preheat the oven and set timers over a wireless network.
But unlike the successful pairings I mentioned earlier, Dacor’s creation isn’t greater than the sum of its parts. The tablet brings the DYRP36D down. It uses a locked-in, outdated version of the Android operating system. The tablet also failed to send notifications to my phone as the user manual promised. Voice recognition on the oven’s phone app couldn’t pick up the most basic commands. And unless you just want to pull up a chair and camp out in front of your oven, using the tablet while you’re standing makes for a sore neck. Those are a lot of pain points for an appliance that costs nearly $9,000.
I appreciate Dacor’s aggressive move into the smart kitchen with its Discovery iQ ovens. But just because a company can put a tablet on an oven doesn’t mean it should. Dacor needs to give the DYRP36D and the rest of the Discovery iQ line a makeover that gives as much attention to the appliance’s tech as it does to its cooking prowess. In the meantime, you’re better off buying a range without the smarts and using your own tablet until Dacor creates a smart oven that adds value to the kitchen.
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Let’s give kudos where it’s due: Dacor started incorporating Android tablets into its Discovery IQ ovens back in 2013, which makes the appliance manufacturer one of the forefathers of smart, large kitchen appliances. The inclusion of a tablet in an oven is an inevitable by-product of the smart-kitchen evolution. We’re seeing more connected small appliances that use apps to guide you through recipes. Manufacturers are including hardware like cameras in their appliances to gather more information about the food you cook, along with adding Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and near-field communication (NFC) to make it easier for your appliance to talk to your smartphone or tablet. It makes sense that companies like Dacor would skip the middle man of your own devices and just include a connected device on an appliance.
The boldness of being a trendsetter is apparent in the Dacor DYRP36D’s design and features. Like other ranges from the high-end manufacturer, this 36-inch-wide model is an all-stainless-steel beast. There are six gas burners on the cooktop that are covered with formidable cast-iron continuous grates. The 5.2-cubic-foot electric oven is average in size, but the slick soft-close door is a smart feature that makes peeking in on your food a gentle affair.
The Dacor DYRP36D is a 36-inch wide range with a gas cooktop and electric oven. The Android tablet is located beneath the cooktop.
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The centerpiece of the Dacor is the 7-inch tablet, which primarily serves as the control panel for the appliance’s oven. The tablet runs on Android 4.0 (aka Ice Cream Sandwich), a discontinued operating system. Dacor says the range’s hardware doesn’t support updating the operating system, a limitation that is evident when you attempt to download apps that are no longer compatible with that version of Android. This includes Pinterest, which would’ve been a great app to use with the oven.
The oven controls run off of Dacor’s iQ Cooking app, which is preinstalled on the tablet. The interactive touchscreen is easy to figure out, no small feat considering that the oven has a dozen cooking modes, a connected temperature probe and guided instructions for basic recipes. The interface explains the oven’s cooking modes with helpful illustrations and brief explanations or instructions so you know exactly what heating elements are in play. You can also save settings that you use often, so you only have to hit two buttons if you often bake cookies on convection bake mode at 350 degrees Fahrenheit, for example.
Unfortunately, some of those cooking-mode explanations on the tablet are in opposition to the range’s use and care manual. For example, the description for the Pure Convection cooking mode recommends lowering the temperature of a recipe when you use that setting, but the manual advises that you first reduce the cook time when you use this cook mode. These discrepancies might not faze folks who disregard any kind of instructions, but it’s enough to irk cooks who just want to get it right.
The Guided Cooking feature asks you to input information about what you’re cooking, and the oven will automatically determine the best cook settings for the dish.
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Dacor’s oven controls also include Guided Cooking, a feature designed to walk you through cooking a dish. You select from a menu of dishes (such as a roasted chicken or rack of lamb), pick your desired internal temperature, enter the weight of your dish, then hit start. From there, the oven sets the temperature and cook time based on the information you entered. Note that the Dacor settings might differ from how you’d prefer to cook a recipe.
For example, I used Guided Cooking to roast a 5.5-pound chicken. During my roast chicken tests, I cook the chicken at 425 degrees Fahrenheit until it reaches an FDA-approved internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. But in Guided Cooking, the oven cooked the chicken at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for an hour and a half. The Guided Cooking chicken ended up being slightly drier than the bird I cooked during my roasting test, but it still made for an enjoyable meal. Guided Cooking is a great addition for newbies who want to eliminate as much guesswork as possible from a recipe. However, more seasoned cooks might not agree with exactly how the oven chooses to prepare your meal.
Apple iPad Mini 2 review – CNET
The Good The iPad Mini 2 has a sharp Retina screen, an ultraportable design, great battery life and it’s the most affordable tablet with access to the iOS App Store. Upgradeable to iOS 10 later this year.
The Bad Android and Amazon tablets — and even Windows laptops — are available for less. Base model includes only 16GB of non-expandable storage. It’s missing the Touch ID fingerprint sensor and split-screen feature found on newer iPads.
The Bottom Line It lacks the features and speed of a cutting-edge iPad, but the Mini 2 is still a solid tablet for basics, especially if you can buy it at a discount.
Apple iPads are synonymous with “tablet” for good reason. Their high-end designs, fast performance, simple operating system and well-stocked App Store make them the go-to choice in the category.
Or, at least, that’s how it was. The growth of tablet sales has slowed considerably in recent years, with the exception of the bargain segment. Small 8-inch Android models like the Lenovo Yoga Tab 3 and Samsung Galaxy Tab A can be had for as little as $170, £129 or AU$279, and Amazon has cornered the budget market with its selection of “good enough” Fire tablets that start at prices as low as $50 or £50. (Amazon doesn’t typically sell hardware in Australia, but the US price converts to about AU$70.)
Apple, of course, is all about premium, high-end products. But the company’s answer to bargain shoppers is to keep some of its older products in the line at discounted prices: 2014’s iPad Air 2 and 2013’s iPad Mini 2. The latter model remains the oldest one in the current line — but, with prices starting at $269, £219 and AU$369, also the most affordable.
Despite its age, the iPad Mini 2 still has a lot to offer for buyers who don’t need the latest and greatest model.
Here’s what you need to know.
The Mini 2 is the most affordable iPad model available.
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The Mini 2 is slower and has fewer bells and whistles than the Mini 4.
If you’re going to get an iPad, why not the latest and greatest? The iPad Mini 4 outshines the Mini 2 with a thinner and lighter design, faster processor, better cameras, and a more vivid screen (resolutions are the same, however). And though the iPad Mini 2 supports picture-in-picture, it doesn’t have the newer features that make the iPad Mini 4 a premium tablet — the TouchID fingerprint sensor and split-screen function (currently limited to the 9.7-inch Air 2, the Mini 4, and iPad Pro).
But Mini 4 is a bad deal compared to the iPad Air 2.
All those shiny features come at a price. The iPad Mini 4 starts at $399, £319, AU$569 for the 16GB Wi-Fi model, $499, £399, AU$699 for the 64GB version, and $599, £479, AU$829, for 128GB. But the larger iPad Air 2 — which is quite a bit faster — costs exactly the same, making it a far better deal.
It’s a little thicker than the newer iPad Mini 4.
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For basic needs, the iPad Mini 2 does a great job.
Whether it’s web surfing, email, Facebook or casual games, the Mini 2 still has more than enough power to get the job done. And the app selection on the iPad still outpaces what you’ll find on Android and Amazon tablets. The Mini 2 also doubles as a great “universal remote” for smart home products and streaming devices — something that can be left on the coffee table or in the kitchen for the whole family to share, which you wouldn’t want to do with your phone.
You can now buy the HTC Vive from GAME in the UK
If you’re yet to invest in one of the more premium VR experiences, the HTC Vive is now available for order from GAME in the UK for £689. The company’s VR experience makes use of a headset and a pair of controllers to interact with what’s being displayed on-screen.
As an added bonus, GAME is offering free UK Express Delivery, a total of three games worth over £75 thrown in for free, as well as 5512 GAME Reward points (worth around £14). That doesn’t sound like such a bad deal, especially if you’re looking to take your gaming to the next level. Hit the store link below for more details.
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Moto E3 and Moto G4 Play coming to the UK this summer
Lenovo plans to unleash both the Moto G4 Play and third-generation Moto E in the UK this summer, offering quality smartphone experiences at affordable price points.
The new Moto E comes with 4G LTE support, a quad-core processor, Android Marshmallow, 8MP main shooter with 5MP selfie capturer, splashproof, has a 5-inch HD display, and a 2800mAh battery. Priced at just £99, this is an affordable handset with some interesting specifications to boot. The E3 will be available this September from Tesco, Amazon, Argos, O2 and other participating retailers.
As for the Moto G4 Play, we’re looking at a quad-core Snapdragon 410 processor, 2800mAh battery, 2GB of RAM, 16GB of internal storage, and a 5-inch HD display. The G4 Play will be available for purchase from Carphone Warehouse, Amazon, JLP and other participating retailers for £129 mid-August.
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14th July, 2016 – London, UK – Value doesn’t mean having less, it simply means having more for less. When it comes to your smartphone, real value is when it possesses some of the same premium features you’d expect to see in a flagship device, but for a fraction of the cost.
This is why we are building on the success of our popular Moto G and Moto E smartphones, expanding our value-driven proposition to bring two new devices to the UK later this summer. The devices offer more choice for the value consumer, proving no matter the price-point, a quality smartphone experience should always be your top priority.
Meet the new Moto E3
The new Moto E is a stylish, affordable 4G smartphone that gives you more than you imagined – all for less than you’d expect. It features a fast, quad-core processor for games and movies, the ever-popular AndroidTM Marshmallow operating system and advanced cameras with autofocus, so you never miss a moment or a perfect selfie. It’s also splashproof, so you can hang out by the pool or sprint to your car in the rain without worrying about any water damage.*
A brilliant 5″ HD display is protected by a built-in smudge-resistant screen protector to enable you to clearly view your videos and photos, without having to worry about those annoying fingerprint smudges. Go a full day without recharging thanks to the long-lasting 2800 mAh battery.** Think only about what you want to do – not whether or not you have enough power left to do it. And if you use up too much memory taking photos or capturing awesome videos on the 8MP rear or front-facing 5MP selfie cameras never fear – you can always add more storage with an optional microSD card.***
The Moto E3 will be available in the UK from early September from Tesco, Amazon, Argos, O2 and other selected resellers from £99 RRP.
Moto G4 Play coming to the UK
The third handset from the Moto G4 family, the Moto G Play, will now be available to purchase in the UK. The handset gives you more of what you love, like the fast, reliable performance of the
Qualcomm® Snapdragon 450 MHz quad-core processor. It’s designed to last a full day, thanks to its 2800 mAh battery. And it boosts performance by running a pure, clutter-free version of Android. The best part? You only have to spend a little for a phone you’ll love a lot.
Available from mid-August from £129 RRP, the Moto G Play can be purchased from Carphone, O2, Vodafone, Amazon, Argos, JLP and other selected resellers.
Don’t miss this amazing deal on the 32GB Nexus 5X
If you are looking for an awesome deal on the Nexus 5X, you won’t want to miss out on this offer for an unlocked 32GB version of the phone. Through its Flash section, Newegg is offering it for just $235, which is lower than we had seen it in the past. This time around you have your choice between black and white for this 5.2-inch phone.
Keep in mind, this will be one of the first phones to receive the Android Nougat update when it is made available later this year. If you want to pick one up, you only have a limited time to do so before the price goes back up. Will you be grabbing one as a new primary phone or a backup? Let us know what you think of this deal in the comments.
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Ask AC: Is it safe to use the Amazon App Store?
Amazon is in a tough spot because of Google’s “all or nothing” Unknown sources setting.
Since we’re all fairly concerned about mobile security on a personal and professional level, we recommend that the phone in your pocket and full of your personal data has a locked bootloader and “Unknown sources” left unchecked. If you find a trusted app that needs to be sideloaded, disable the setting again once you’ve installed it. It’s the last barricade between your data and an app that hasn’t been vetted for safety.
Because we take this stance, more than a few folks have written in with the same question:
Is it safe to use the Amazon App Store? It requires Unknown sources be enabled.
First, thanks to everyone who asked. We love it when folks try to get the answers they need and try to help as much as we can.
The Amazon App Sore is a dilemma. The problem is that it can update apps over-the-air like Google Play or the Apple AppStore but to do this in needs the Unknown sources setting to be enabled. That means if you did sideload a nasty app that wants to install other, possible nastier, apps you let them try it. That’s what Unknown sources is — it allows sideloading of apps that didn’t come from Google Play and have the right signature.
Amazon does a good (4 stars; would buy again) job vetting the apps they put in their store. Apps must be approved before they are published — the same method Apple uses — and so far, we haven’t heard of any slipping through the cracks and being harmful in any way. While Google has no public opinion of Amazon and their ventures with Android, BlackBerry has embraced them and it’s an approved way to run Android apps on BlackBerry 10 devices. Their store is safe, and the apps you download from them are safe.
The hard part is offering a suggestion that works for everyone in this case. There just isn’t one. As much as I hate to do it, this one gets two answers.
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If you’re a casual Android user — you don’t read blogs every day or fiddle with settings and tweaks on your phone — leave the unknown sources box unchecked and skip the Amazon App Store. You’ll find most of the apps in Google Play, and there’s a good chance they will be a more recent version. This isn’t fair to Amazon because they do run a tight ship, but that’s just how Android works. This setting is an all-or-nothing thing.
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If you are an enthusiast-type, go for it. Either manually toggle the setting when your phone tells you there’s some sort of update, or run wide open and use good judgment for every app your download and install. You know the risks, and you own the hardware, so do what you please with it. Just be careful. Do it for old Uncle Jerry.
All this is more of a precaution that a reaction to anything. Malware isn’t unheard of on Android, but the numbers you hear from companies who make money selling you security apps aren’t quite as sensational when you consider the scale — there are about 1,600,000,000 Androids out there. And that’s only counting the ones that have Google services installed. 10,000 is 0.000625% of the install base, and even 1,000,000 is less than 1%. But there’s always a chance some crafty guy or gal can find a way to get your stuff. Do everything you can to keep your stuff safe.
The Ultimate Guide to Pokémon Go
Once you’ve learned the basics, it’s time to dive deeper into Pokémon Go.
If you’re here it’s because you want to become the best Pokémon trainer that you can be. If you’re just getting started with Pokémon Go, then you should check out our guide to getting started before diving in here. This guide is for those of you who are grinding levels, capturing Pokémon and taking over Gyms.
As you know by now, there is a lot going on with Pokémon Go, and we’re going to detail most of it out for you here.
Level Up
To become the best Pokémon trainer out there you’ll need to level up not only your Pokémon, but your avatar as well. You’ll level up by earning experience for actions you take in the game. This means everything from checking in at Pokéstops or Gyms, to catching and evolving Pokémon. This means that most actions will give you at least a little bit of XP, but after the first few levels you’ll see that it starts to take much longer to get to the next level.
That’s when using a few tricks to get as much XP as possible come in to play. To do this you’ll need to use a few different items to maximize the XP that you can earn. The first item that is essential for grinding through a level is a lucky egg. When you activate a lucky egg, your XP earned is doubled for thirty minutes.
Read More: Tips and tricks for Pokemon Go
Read more: How to level up your trainer
Now while you earn XP for checking at Pokéstops, it isn’t particularly substantial. Especially when compared to the XP earned for catching and evolving Pokémon. There are two easy ways to make that lucky egg even more useful. Waiting to evolve your Pokémon until you have several that are ready to go will get you enough XP that you can make serious headway into the next level. Likewise, if you set off a lucky egg at a Pokéstop with an active lure you’ll reap the benefits.
By wandering through areas that are swarming with Pokémon activity and Pokéstops, you can also make the most of your time. That’s because more Pokemon will appear in areas with a lot of activity, and areas with lots of places to check in attracting droves of players. It shouldn’t be hard to find an area that has several Pokéstops and a Gym all within close vicinity of each other.
Working with your team
After you hit level 5, you’ll be able to join a team. While there isn’t any serious difference between the three teams, you’ll be working with your team members to win and hold Gyms. That means that communicating with your team members can make taking over a gym much, much easier.
As of right now there isn’t a way to speak with other players inside of Pokémon Go, which is a serious shame. What you can do is reach out on other social media, or take a walk with your real friends who are members of your faction. While communicating with other players isn’t mandatory it’s a fun way to enjoy the game and make new friends at the same time.
More: Which team should you choose?
By communicating and working with your team, you can easily take over multiple gyms and make them much more difficult for opposing teams to take back over. You can also find out where specific Pokémon are spawning, or where Pokéstops that you didn’t know about are located.
Become a Gym master
So you’ve collected some Pokémon and now you’ve got your eye on the Gym around the corner, eh? Well there are definitely a few things that you ought to know before you decide to head over and challenge that level 5 Gym. The first thing that you need to consider is the strength of the Gym that you plan on taking over.
A Gym’s level indicates how many Pokémon are currently holding it. You can see this by tapping on the nearby Gym. When the Gym opens up on your screen you will be able to see the Pokémon and trainer currently holding the Gym. If multiple Pokémon have been stationed here, you can see each of them by swiping from side to side. You’ll also be able to see the CP (Combat Points) of each individual Pokémon who is inside of the Gym, and that’s the important part.
More: How to capture a Gym
Before you decide to challenge a Gym you need to make sure that both you, and your Pokémon are ready for the challenge ahead of you. Your roster of Pokémon needs to be strong enough to take on the Gym’s defenders. This means taking a look at both the type of Pokémon that you’re planning to use and whether they will be effective, along with whether their CP is up to snuff. Additionally, making sure that you have potions to bolster their HP, and revives for after the battle are also key.
When it’s time to fight for the Gym, a separate mini-game will open up. It’s here that you’ll need to attack with your Pokémon of choice, hopefully defeating the defender and taking the Gym for your team. It’s here that your choice in Pokemon really matters. That’s because certain types of Pokemon are vulnerable to other types, or specific types of attacks.
By being able to see exactly which Pokémon you’re up against, you can tailor your roster to be most effective.
If you can launch attacks that are super effective against the Pokémon you are battling, then even a Pokémon with a lower CP can end up coming out on top. Unlike in the original Pokémon games where many of your battles would be random, Pokémon Go trainers have a leg up. By being able to see exactly which Pokémon you’re up against, you can tailor your roster to be most effective.
Don’t forget that you get a pretty awesome perk for holding a Gym for 24 hours. Each 24 hour cycle that you manage to hold on to a Gym, you’ll receive Pokécoins. Since these coins are how you purchase extra items and upgrades from within the shop, getting them without shelling out your hard earned cash is fantastic. Just remember that after the battle, whether you win or lose you’ll need to use a Revive on any of your Pokémon who fainted.
Tracking Pokémon
Now it won’t take long before you end up seeing a photo of a Pokémon that you desperately want in your roster. Whether you’re after a Vulpix because of how cute it is, or a Snorlax for that fantastic CP, tracking Pokémon will pop into your head soon enough. Now, at the bottom right of your screen is a box that shows nearby Pokémon and you can use this to figure out where Pokémon in the area are. To a point anyway.
The nearby Pokémon inside of the box, will show you a set of tracks underneath it. You can use this as shorthand to tell how far away a Pokémon is. A single track means that the Pokémon are very close by and might pop up at any time, two tracks means they’re somewhat close, and three means that they are quite far away.
If you head to a nearby pond, lake or beach, then you are going to find more water type Pokémon.
A trick that is easy to miss is that you can choose which nearby Pokémon to track. Tap on your targeted Pokémon, and it will fill that box on the lower left of your screen. If you turn in a circle while keeping an eye on your screen, you’ll see the box pulse green when you are facing in the correct direction. As you begin to walk it should continue to pulse green every so often so long as you are still headed in the right direction.
As well as using the nearby Pokémon, you can find specific types of Pokémon in areas that are similar to their Pokémon type. For instance if you head to a nearby pond, lake, or beach then you are going to find more water type Pokémon such as Horsea or Magikarp. There is also a lot of conversation going on in groups online about where to find specific Pokémon spawning.
Get the most out of your items
There are plenty of items that are in the game to help you out in various ways. Getting the most out of the items that you collect will make sure that you aren’t wasting your precious resources. Now some items, like Pokéballs or revives, are going to be used and refilled on a regular basis just by playing the game. However, making sure to time when you use items like Razz berries, lures and incense will make sure you get the most out of them.
More: How to use a Razz Berry
More: Recover Pokeballs that don’t hit their targets
More: How to buy and use Pokecoins
Using an incense while you are sitting in the living room watching Netflix might make your movie night more amusing, but if all you draw are low level Pidgeys and Rattatas then you aren’t really getting the most bang for your buck. Instead wait until you’re in an area where there are Pokémon that you need to collect for candies, or unknown Pokémon nearby. Likewise, when using a Lure when you’re in an isolated Pokéstop might not be as effective as using it at a Pokéstop with a lot of traffic already.
While you can get coins from holding a Gym for 24 hours to use in the shop, the easier way to get them is by checking in at Pokéstops. Each time that you check in, you’ll get a variety of items. In the beginning it’s usually just Pokéballs, and Eggs, but as you level up the type of items that you get will level up as well.
In closing
This isn’t by far everything that you need to know about Pokemon Go, instead it’s what you need to know to really get the most out of the game. As we continue to see updates there is only going to be more to do, see, and discover. This guide is meant to help you get the most out of your experience with Pokemon Go, so that you can be the best possible trainer you can be! Do you think we’re missing something in this guide? Do you have some tips that we should know about? Be sure to let us know about it in the comments!
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Nintendo’s new console revealed, but it’s not what you expected
Nintendo has officially revealed its next console, but it isn’t the long-awaited Nintendo NX. We still have to wait for more details on that particular beast.
Instead, the next console the Japanese gaming giant will be manufacturing and selling is the Nintendo Entertainment System: NES Classic Edition.
It’s a tiny version of the company’s first console with 30 games pre-installed.
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It comes with a NES controller, with a port for an optional second gamepad on the machine, and is a step-up from the original device thanks to a HDMI output.
- Nintendo NX: Release date, specs and everything you need to know
It will be in stores from 11 November priced at $59.99 in the States. A second NES controller will be priced at $9.99. A Classic Controller or Classic Controller Pro can also be used with the new NES – they were both released for Wii and Wii U owners to get authentic experiences when playing Virtual Console games on their machines.
The console will be available in the UK too, although an official price is yet to be revealed. We guess around £50.
The games included with the NES Classic Edition are:
- Castlevania II: Simon’s Quest
- Donkey Kong
- Donkey Kong Jr.
- Double Dragon II: The Revenge
- Dr. Mario
- Excitebike
- Final Fantasy
- Galaga
- Ghosts’n Goblins
- Gradius
- Ice Climber
- Kid Icarus
- Kirby’s Adventure
- Mario Bros
- Mega Man 2
- Metroid
- Ninja Gaiden
- Pac-Man
- Punch-Out!! Featuring Mr. Dream
- StarTropics
- Super C
- Super Mario Bros.
- Super Mario Bros. 2
- Super Mario Bros. 3
- Tecmo Bowl
- The Legend of Zelda
- Zelda II: The Adventure of Link
If you can’t wait until November to get your retro gaming fix, you could always build your own, multi-platform retro console, like we did. You can find out all about it here:
- How to build an amazing Raspberry Pi 3 retro games console for just £50
No one expects the Spanish Inquisition, and no one expected Monty Python in Skype
We’re not sure whether this is a joke or not, but Skype has announced a collaboration with Monty Python, launching a selection of Mojis.
“What are Mojis?”, you ask. Last year, Skype introduced Moji into Skype, which are short video clips designed to give you another avenue to expressing yourself. There’s a selection of Moji from different sources – Hollywood, the BBC, and big games like Angry Birds and others.
Like Giphy in Slack, the idea is that you can make chat more interesting by adding Moji. Now you’ll be able to make things even more whacky with Monty Python Moji, drawing moments from the Life of Brian, Holy Grail and Flying Circus.
He’s not the Messiah, he’s a very naughty boy.
“We welcome Moji Python’s magic moments. It’s easy to forget how gown-breaking and auspicious Monty Python was and how well, millions of years later, these ice-cream culinary moments stand up. Unlike most of the team. Please help us. Thank you,” said Michael Palin in perfectly irregular Python parlance.
The Python Moji will be added to the regular Moji picker in the latest version of Skype, so make sure you update the app, to add something a little zany to your Skype conversations.
If you want to escape the current Pokemon Go insanity, here’s some insanity 1970s style.
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