AlcoDigital - Breathalysers coming to a store near you!
/Earlier this year WhatGear had the opportunity to meet with the original TopGear Stig Ben Collins at the GadgetShow Live. We were lucky enough to get an interview with him and discuss AlcoDigitals consumer breathalysers. He also had a few words to say about Whatgear. So check it out!
So I thought it would be a good idea to test my lightning fast reflexes against the The Stig, and AV Dave in the Battack challenge. If you want to see how that went, check out this video. Its around the 4 min 30 mark if you would like to skip to it. You should check out the full video if you've got the time.
So after having let Ben Collins win and finding out that the only way can beat me at any game is when I'm drunk. We found ourselves with an opportunity to test out some AlcoDigital products in a real drinking game. So we headed to the Euston Taps in London, Euston for a few pints. We did stop to shoot a real quick 360 video in Kings Cross London. So if you haven't been there for a while why not take a quick look around?
The WhatGear - AlcoDigital Challenge
Third instalment coming soon... when? ask @WhatGear_avDave
So AlcoDigitals Single use Breathalyser is set to hit stores in the UK very soon. You might be wondering what a single use breathalyser is and how you use one. WhatGear have put together this 'How To' guide for this AlcoDigital breathalyser. Check it out and next time your at the checkout. Especially if your getting ready for a night out ;)
Head over to AlcoDigital.co.uk and take a look.
SONY - FES Watch
/Check it out a new Sony product to go on sale soon. It's a watch. Yes it is just a watch. who would have thought Sony would release just a watch. I mean surely it's got to have some kind if motion tracking or heart rate monitoring, a camera or something...
There is something very special about this time piece. It seems that keeping things simple and stripping an idea back to the single component that makes it good,is not a bad idea. Why do I say this? Take a look at this video.
There was so much hype around this product. It did not live up to it. Although the E paper idea was fantastic in my opinion. So how about an entire watch including the strap made up of e paper. Which means you can change the look whenever you want.
This to me is wow and I would definitely wear one. I'm the owner of a Galaxy Neo smartwatch and despite all its functionality. I always leave the Bluetooth off. It drains my phone and watch batteries too quickly. I only use it for the look and to tell the time and it doesn't do that well.
What do you think of the Sony FES Watch? I personally don't like the name.
Xbox Vs PS4 - Official Video Cheap Shots!
/Take a look at where it began. Sony putting out a video highlighting the major mistake Microsoft made leading up to the Xbox One launch.
Fast forward to today. Microsoft have found a way to emulate the Xbox 360 inside the Xbox One. Which means they currently hold an ace up their sleeve with backward compatibility. Check out this video see what you think.
Is it a low blow? Does anyone care about backward compatibility now next gen is in full stride? Which console do you prefer and why? Let me know...
Xperia Z5 Shoot - BMX Pro Kris Kyle - Behind the scenes
/These video's are from behind at the scenes at Red Bull Media House productions KALEIDOSCOPE shoot. Kriss Kyle the BMX pro puts his skills to the test in Glascow, whilst putting the Xperia Z5 camera to the test. Killing two birds with one stone as it were...no birds were killed during the filming of these videos.
The CURVED WALL featuring The Sony Xperia Z5's superior 0.03 Autofocus capabilities.
Check it out as Kriss literally wall rides a half pipe flipped on its side. The does 360 flip off it. What do you reckon would you give it a go? If you asked me...you got to be flipping crazy!
THE ROLLER COASTER RAIL - Featuring the Xperia Z5 5X Zoom
Ok so the great thing about roller coasters are that you're buckled in with lots of padding and safety measures in place. This stunt has none of that and Kriss flies off the rail and does a back flip. Now you would't want to happen a theme park.
THE SPIRAL - Shot in 4K on the Xperia Z5 Smartphone.
Now when I think Spiral. i think death spiral, spiralling to your death, that kind of thing. However the fearless Kriss Kyle tackles this spiral head on and rolls with it. Check it out all shot in 4K on the Z5. Pretty amazing
THE FALLING L - feature the Z5 Steadyshot
So if you could see me prior to attempting a stunt or even just filming one like this. My hands would certainly not be steady. Anyway this stunt is soul shakingly amazing. Check out how the Z5 handles it.
TouchJet Pond - Portable Android projector - UNBOXED
/Keep any eye on WhatGear.net for the full review video and write up from AV Dave. Coming soon!
A real life Jetpack in action!
/This is insane. Boba fett would be impressed. Strange coincidence I just met the reall Boba Fett the other day!
Xperia Z5 4k BMX - Kaleidoscope Video
/So if your into xtreme sports. You might be extremely interested in an extreme sport shot on an Xperia Z5 in 4K. By the expert film makers from Red Bull Media House.
BMX Legend Kriss Kyle takes center stage at Glascow's Kaleidoscope arena. With the combination of the Xperia Z5, Red Bull and Kriss Kyle. We can fully expect to see an amazingly unique 4K video series. Which is due to be released 10th November 2015. Take a look at the official trailer below.
So... some say that Sony's camera technology is the best in the business, and that Chris Kyle pulls of more death defying tricks than David Blaine on a daily basis... and that Red Bull gave this video and Chris Kyle wings.
In this exclusive videos series Kriss gears up to perform 5 of the world's first ever tricks. All shot on a device that can capture and store 4k photos and videos, and fits right there in your pocket.
This video series will be called Kaleidoscope because it's colourful and moving. Sony would like you to be moved, but that's not what I meant. In this video Kriss performs death defying tricks in the Glasgow Kaleidoscope arena with actual moving parts.
Anyway moving on. If you ask me.The Kaleidoscope in Glascow looks like it might be one of the finest extreme sports venues known to man.
Kriss Kyle commented: “Kaleidoscope has really required me to take my riding up a level and ended up being the biggest challenge I have ever faced, so I wanted to capture every single moment on camera. Throughout the experience, I was able to look back at my riding and see exactly how it looked. The Xperia Z5 Premium has a truly amazing 4K screen, which meant I could watch each second in the highest quality and see the finer details of every line ridden.”
Director Ben Scott: “I have been on film sets all of my career, and have seen most things, but nothing really prepares you for an athlete coming to you in the middle of a shooting day and saying, ‘you know that 38 foot drop combo, well, I thought I might do it backwards.’ Now that’s scary.”
I don't know about you but I am super excited to see just how good the Z5 camera is, and just how good Kriss Kyle is at dropping 38feet backwards without breaking his neck.
Stay tuned to WhatGear for a full Xperia Z5 review and if you would like some comedy. Check out the WhatGear Word on the Street video below. We put it together prior to the Z5 launch. Also check out the WhatGear Xperia Z5 launch event cover from the Getty Image gallery London.