The Google Nest
thermostat goes on sale, Sony gives away some free music and we bring you a
great app for the Easter holes.
Your central heating is about to get a whole
lot cooler thanks to Google’s new Nest thermostat.
The space-aged gadget not only looks the
business but will also save you a heap of money.
Using tech wizardry, Nest learns about you
and your home then decides when to switch on your boiler. You can also control
the heating while away via your smartphone.
Google reckons the £249 Nest will save 20%
off your gas bill.
+++TECH NEWS+++
JACKO IS BACK & FREE ON SONY'S NEW XPERIA Z2
And with a stunning screen, waterproof design
and new 4K camcorder it’s one of the best Android phones on the market.
If you decide to fill your pockets with this
phone then there's an added bonus.
You'll get a free copy of the new album from
the king of pop Michael Jackson, when it's released next month.
XSCAPE features eight new tracks which have
been optimized especially for the Xperia
Z2. ShaMOAN!
TAKING shots of celebs on the red carpet
usually requires a top-end camera.
Photographing stars like Graham Norton,
above, shows just how good phone cameras have become.
Here are Dan’s top tips for shooting with
your smartphone.
The iPhone is essentially a point-and-shoot
camera, so there are far fewer things to think about when shooting.
The size of the device makes a big difference
when trying to connect with a subject, they see me and not just a massive
camera and lens.
This allowed me to be conversational with
each person as they passed by, and in many cases they returned the favor.
It was also easy to slip my arm between a few
paparazzi and get a shot.
But there are certain types of images I
wasn’t able to capture without a strobe or a big lens.
Are you happy with
the results?
Once I got used to the lighting and how the
celebrities were behaving, I was able to get results I was really happy with
especially with a camera I could fit in my pocket
What apps did you
use for shooting and editing?
I shot almost exclusively with the default
iOS Camera app, with a few select shots captured using CortexCam (an app that
averages multiple shots to remove noise in extremely low light).
All editing/post-production was done in VSCO
Cam.
+++TECH NEWS+++
NEW RULES COULD SPELL THE END OF DATA ROAMING CHARGES
GOOD news for travellers.
The EU is hoping to put an end to data
roaming charges, leaving you to tweet and text abroad without getting a nasty
shock.
The new rules won’t take effect until at
least 2015, so for now you’re best switching off your smartphone and enjoying
the sun.
APP OF THE WEEK
ADDISON LEE
Apple • Android – FREE
IF you’re heading to London this Easter, pop
the new taxi app from Addison Lee on your smartphone.
It allows you to book a cab for a set time or
simply hit the “pick me up now” button for an instant collection.
It’s fast, friendly and will save you a
sweaty trip on the Tube.
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