Archive for the ‘Technology’ Category

Man has always been interested in the progress of technology, and since the very first Stone Age man inventing the wheel we have always tried to do one better than the guy before. But doing one better than the guy before takes time, patience, and some intelligence to get the job done, it can also take time and the lack of tools to get it done right. But that didn’t stop film makers turning into modern day Nostradamus’ and showcasing “futuristic” technologies that were based hundreds, sometimes thousands of years into the future, but have actually been popping up conventions over the years!

Most films that come to mind when I think of futuristic themes with gadgets tha have been popping up in the recent future would be the likes of Total Recall and Demolition Man, but there have also been little hints of things to come in modern day films such as James Bond. The exclusive gadgets that bond was offered throughout his entire movie lifespan always seemed so high tech and out of this world, but it has only been announced that one of his most famous gadgets can now be yours to own! (more…)

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Now you may be wondering why I placed a poster for Gamer as the main picture for this piece but from what Microsoft have announced we may be one step closer to what this game entails.. and I don’t mean controlling real people in wars because that’s just crazy and wrong! (more…)

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Maybe some of you out there have had trouble with your Tritton AX 720 or the 7.1 surround sound headset. Well I put a little video together to hopefully iron out one of the major down points of this truly great headset! (more…)

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We here at Akroview have been messing about with the new remote app that Microsoft revealed recently, it basically turns your android phone into a controller that can be used to navigate through the many features of the Xbox 360.

But now it is also available on Apple products such as the iPhone and iPad, simply search Smartglass on iTunes and you’re on your way to browsing the internet on your tv via your IOS device.

Smartglass will also be able to interact with games such as Dance Central 3 and Halo 4.

Adam Waugh