May 2018 - Page 4 of 5 - How to Kill an Hour

ABQ London: Make your own drinks!

10th May 2018/in Entertainment /by billywright

If you’re a fan of Breaking Bad you’ll definitely be a fan of ABQ London! An immersive bar in East London that shares some imagery from Breaking Bad. It’s not based on Breaking Bad, but it will remind you of it!

What is ABQ London?

ABQ is described as the world’s first ‘immersive molecular cocktail bar’ – Attendee’s are there to make and infuse your own drinks inside a Motorhome. All the while listening to some hip hop and gangster rap. They started up in 2015 and you’ll be working various different molecular techniques to cook and make your own cocktails. Then of course you can drink up! Plus there’s alcoholic options available for those that wish to.

See below for prices from their site:

COCKTAILS AND STUFF

£32.50 gets you 2 hours in the RV which includes cooking/infusing of 2 cocktails! + a welcome drink (3 molecular drinks in total with)

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New ‘product’ from ‘Dyson’

10th May 2018/in Entertainment /by billywright

So, the guys over at ‘Dyson’ have created a brand new product. It’s designed for the guys and it helps dry off a very specific area of the body.

It’s called the ‘Dyson’ ballblade and works just like the hand dryers you get in public restrooms. You stick your hands in the slot and the product jets out a burst of air. Blowing off any excess water you had on your hands.

This particular product is designed for your b*lls. It works by having the user sit down on the product and lower their man sack into the two ball shaped slots. Then. BOOM. A jet of air thrusts upwards and gets your b*lls dry as they were before you entered the shower.

Furthermore you can also use the included b*m hole cleaner too! By pressing a button a small hose type device emerges from the machine and shoots water. Just like on a bidet.

Squeaky clean they say!

Dyson: It’s not real.

However, don’t get too excited as you cannot buy this in the shops.

As we don’t think it’s real for some reason.

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Overcooked: Hands On

10th May 2018/in Entertainment /by billywright

This game is a co-op game at the heart of it. Although you can play single player, this game is best played with friends. What’s better, is that it’s a lot more fun with people in the same room. This game is Overcooked and this game is all about cooking! Gordon Ramsey eat your heart out!

Overcooked: Plot

There is a plot to Overcooked, you and your chef companions live in Onion Kingdom. It’s your job to produce your finest cooking to save the kingdom! An evil edible plagues the land and only the master chefs are able to save the world. Embark on this challenge with one to four of your finest chefs. You must prepare, serve and cook up a variety of orders to paying customers before they get angry! There isn’t a lot of room for error in this game as orders come quick and fast so your co-operative and communication skills must be top notch!

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Episode 278 Squatty Potty w/WiDEAWAKE

10th May 2018/in Shows /by billywright

YouTube Creators For Change 2018

9th May 2018/in Entertainment /by billywright

YouTube have announced their YouTube Creators For Change 2018 programme! With 8 UK content creators signed up to this years campaign.

The Creators For Change campaign began in 2016 and looks to shine a spotlight on inspirational creators. Creators who use their global reach for positive change. While, creating conversations to change ideals around tough issues and make a positive impact on the world around us.

The UK’s 8 chosen creators were picked for their attention to creating social change. Yet, globally there are ambassadors for the Creators For Change campaign over 16 different countries. Totalling a combined audience of 26M fans! Also, YouTube have invested $5M dollars into the programme! With each creator receiving some support. Be that through project funding, mentorship opportunities and ongoing production assistance at YouTube Spaces.

So, bet you’re wondering who the 8 wonderful YouTube Creators For Change 2018 are? Well here they are, the full list of 8 truly inspirational creators:

Riyadh K

Riyadh K – an Irish/Iraqi YouTube content creator, author, radio host, public speaker and journalist. A strong advocate for LGBTQ+ issues, he is best known for fronting the ground-breaking BBC documentary series ‘Queer Britain.’ Which led to three award nominations and global critical acclaim.

Humza Production

Humza Arshad – an actor, comedian and writer who has racked up close to 90 million views on his Channel. Always with a sharp wit, his videos often touch upon his life experience as a Londoner from Pakistani decent. Plus last year he became the first British YouTuber to film a fully scripted show for the BBC.

BENI

BENI – Nadir Nahdi is the founder of BENI, a channel highlighting young people from diverse backgrounds through meaningful and visually engaging content. His YouTube channel aims to celebrate youth culture and young people of colour. As he presents his fans with an intimate insight into the global underground of young change-makers.

My Pale Skin

MyPaleSkin – Another awesome creator is Em! Em is a creator, photographer and multi-award winning filmmaker. Who creates transformational looks which demonstrate the power of makeup. She leads the global movement for #SkinPositivity! Encouraging others to feel comfortable in their own skin.

Myles Dyer

Myles Dyer – a cyber-philanthropist has experimented with YouTube since 2006. His content covers a wide spectrum of subjects. Including education and mental health. Also discussing topics such as activism, politics and entertainment. Furthermore, Myles passionately believes in online community. He organised early UK YouTube gatherings. Became a UNICEF honorary fellow after creating the 24-hour non-stop live charity fundraiser ‘Stickaid’. Plus was nominated for ‘Broadcast Hotshot 2012’.

Jazza John

Jazza John – also creating videos on YouTube for over a decade, Jazza focuses on making social issues, politics and LGBTQ+ advocacy accessible for all. Also he’s passionate about tackling the taboo subject of male depression.

SuperSamStuff

SuperSamStuff – a film student studying in London. While, his channel centres around bedroom vlogs and short filmmaking. Also creating videos touching on identity, passion. As well as discussing how it feels to grow up in the modern age.

Fun For Louis

Fun for Louis – a 21^st Century filmmaker who documents his travels. Carrying nothing more than a bag on his back and a camera in his hand. Famed for his focus on positive message, he immerses himself in the cultures of the places he visits.

Social Impact Camp

The second annual Social Impact Camp takes place at YouTube Space London this summer! With, all 8 of the creators will be involved. The Social Impact Camp is an exclusive two-day-long camp featuring inspirational speakers, video production workshops, and mentorship opportunities with experts.

Furthermore, there are a number of projects that will begin in the coming months. The YouTube Creators For Change ambassadors will address touch topics such as hate speech and xenophobia. As a result, there are many many more topics to be discussed! So keep your eye out on these inspiring YouTube Creators For Change channels for more information!

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Memo about Apple leaks – Leaked.

3rd May 2018/in Gadgets / Tech /by billywright

Firstly, I’m getting more convinced we’re all living inside a movie each and every day. Apple, the huge tech company, prizes itself on secrecy and the mysterious allure it has! Apple like’s to keep things under wraps around it’s software and hardware each and every year. So they’re going to take a very hardline on anyone who breaks NDA’s. So those Apple leaks we get giddy about, someone, has put their job on the line to leak the information, hence why we always get blurry images and bit part information. Well turns out, that according to Bloomberg, Apple’s had 12 employees arrested over the course of the year for leaking information regarding future software plans. This was part of a memo which leaked.

Apple leaks: The Memo

In the memo, it stated that it had caught 29 people who had leaked info over the course of the last year. 12 of which were arrested. They were employees, contractrors and supply chain partners. So Apple has a job on it’s hand, to keep everyone in line when it comes to secrecy around their products. As there’s A LOT of people that are handling precious and important information on a day to day basis.

According to Bloomberg the memo read:

“Leakers do not simply lose their jobs at Apple….In some cases, they face jail time and massive fines for network intrusion and theft of trade secrets, both classified as federal crimes.”

Furthermore, the memo allegedly goes on to warn employees of any potential ‘friends’ that they may make from the media. Stating that the people aren’t your friends. They are just trying to get information out of them for their own benefit.

“While it may seem flattering to be approached, it’s important to remember that you’re getting played,”

Which reads like your telling you about a shady love interest. Apple are cool, even when you’re being warned about future work conduct!

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Netflix Movie Theatres??

3rd May 2018/in Entertainment /by billywright

Netflix Movie Theatres. Sounds cool right? Well, that may become a reality in the near future. According to a report from the LA Times the streaming giant were in talks to acquire billionaire Mark Cuban’s Landmark Theatre chain. However, they backed out due to the cost. Yet all is not lost it seems. As a source from Variety claim that Netflix weren’t just interested in acquiring Landmark specifically. But are considering acquiring theatrical real estate.

Netflix Movie Theatres: Why?

Sources who have spoken to the Times are reporting that the reason Netflix are interested in purchasing theatrical real estate is due to wanting to earn the respect it deserves from major theatre chains and film establishments. But why? When the streaming giant already has the most paying subscribers than any other streaming service on the planet. (125M, compared to Amazon’s 100M) Owning a theatre would make it easier for Netflix to qualify for Hollywood awards like the Oscars.

Netflix Movie Theatres: The Oscars

As having a theatrical release is one of the stipulations that you require to be eligible for the prestigious award. Yet there are problems here too, as Netflix have always stuck to a day and date structure. Meaning that the films that Netflix have produced have always been available on streaming and on theatres. This is a major reason, according to Variety as to why many major theatre’s won’t carry a movie from Netflix unless it’s an exclusive deal. Hence the reason as to why Netflix are pushing for ‘Netflix Movie Theatres’. Netflix aren’t new to the Oscar’s space, as they won their first Oscar for Icarus this year, which simultaneously debuted in theatres and on Netflix. While they are no stranger to this scene, having their own ‘Netflix Movie Theatres’ would make life so much easier for them to put their own movies in cinemas.

Maybe there’s life in the old dog yet if the new boy still wants to hang around with the old boy!

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Hellblade Senua’s Sacrifice

3rd May 2018/in Entertainment /by billywright

We love our gaming here at How To Kill An Hour and we absolutely loved Hellblade Senua’s Sacrifice. More and more games are becoming more story based. This makes them feel and look a lot like movies, which is something that we feel where the gaming and movie space is moving to in the near future! This is Hellblade Senua’s Sacrifice!

Hellblade Senua’s Sacrifice: Plot

The story revolves around a young woman in a world of hurt, it’s a dark and profoundly deep narative that hooks you in from the very start of the game. The game follows Pict who is a young warrior, her task is to make her way to Helheim. Defeating all the enemies in her path. Why’s she going to Helheim? To rescue the soul of her dead lover from the evil goddess Hela. The game acts as sort of a metaphor, a metaphor for Senua’s struggle with psychosis. Your character, Senua, belives that her psychosis is a curse and is constantly haunted a dark entity called “The Darkness” , the voices in her head, which are known as the “Furies” and the memories from her past.

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Episode 277 Kermit Zuckerberg

3rd May 2018/in Shows /by billywright

Amazon Wants Your Boot: Amazon Key

3rd May 2018/in Gadgets / Tech /by billywright

Your car boot that is. After successfully launching Amazon Key, Amazon are looking to launch a similar system. Yet, this time delivering items to your car.

However, the scheme is only available to those who own newer models of GM or Volvo vehicles and 37 US cities. Also deliveries being made using the Amazon Key for cars scheme are limited. Deliveries are only to be made to cars that are parked in a publicly accessible area. Which means cars that are parked on driveways, office car parks or on streets in front of a house or a block of flats. This means no deliveries to be made to private garages or other such areas that aren’t readily or easily available.

How It Works

A user simply downloads the Amazon Key app, as they would do for the home version. Then link the app to their vehicle. Furthermore, just like the home version, the app will give users a delivery slot. Inform them when it’s on the way and when it has been delivered. Consquently the app also keeps a log of when their car has been locked and relocked. Just like on the home version.

To combat theft, the packages are delivered into a boot and placed/hidden out of sight. To Amazon’s credit, the giant online retailer have been making strides in this area.

Privacy

For a number of years the company have placed an emphasis on leaving packages in an area where they cannot be stolen. Or atleast very difficult to steal from. Amazon even offer secure lockers in available locations for the customers in urban areas.

“Receiving a package securely and reliably in your car, without you having to be there, is something we think many people will appreciate…..This mix of car and commerce is starting the next wave of innovation and we intend to be at the forefront.” – Atif Rafiq, chief digital officer at Volvo Cars.

Furthermore there has been worries of privacy. Are Amazon going to track where by car is at all times? Rohit Shrivastava, the general manager of Amazon Key, shared this concern and calmed everyone’s fears. Also he states that the system that Amazon uses for Amazon Key is “Securely Encrypted” and they cannot see or track a users car.

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