Archives for June 2015

4 Reasons Why Your Kids Are Starting To Watch Netflix

06/03/2015 By Hakan Can

Four New Netflix Original Animated Series Aimed at Preschool and School-Aged Kids

Today, Netflix announced 4 new animated shows for kids. Two of the programs are aimed at the preschool segment. They are Cirque du Soleil – Luna Petunia and Puffin Rock. The remaining two programs are aimed at the school-age segment. They are Kulipari: An Army of Frogs and Edgar Rice Burroughs™ Tarzan and Jane™. Puffin Rock is set to air on September 1, 2015 with the remaining 3 shows to begin airing in 2016. Based on what we’ve been told, Luna Petunia and Kulipari appear to be the most creative and original of the 4 shows. I look forward to seeing at least one episode of each Netflix original animated series, probably more of Kulipari, over the next year.

Per the Netflix press release: “A new animated preschool series, Puffin Rock is set on a beautiful island off the coast of Ireland. Oona is a charismatic and plucky young puffling, who along with her ever-curious little brother Baba, explores the diverse array of sea, sky, land and underground creatures. The series introduces a combination of preschool themes and soft natural history learnings to young viewers. Acclaimed actor Chris O’Dowd narrates the English language version, with a diverse group of international talent narrating in other languages across the globe. Penguin Random House Children’s, Dog Ears, and twice-Oscar-nominated animation studio Cartoon Saloon partnered on the 13-episode season, which will premiere exclusively on Netflix in the U.S., Canada, Latin America, Benelux, France and Germany this September, and in all other Netflix markets at a later date.” Watch the trailer here.

Per the Netflix press release: “From Saban Brands and Cirque du Soleil Media comes Luna Petunia, a new preschool series. Inspired by Cirque du Soleil’s unique brand of innovation and creativity, the animated series will chronicle the adventures of Luna Petunia, a girl who lives in our world but plays in a dreamland where she learns how to make the impossible possible. The first season of 11 episodes will premiere worldwide exclusively on Netflix, kicking off a franchise roll-out that will include a consumer products line, interactive digital content and a potential live tour.”

Per the Netflix Press Release: “From 41 Entertainment, Executive Producer Avi Arad (Arad Animation) and with animation from ARC Productions comes a new kids series based on Edgar Rice Burroughs’ collection of stories about his iconic characters, Tarzan and Jane. In this modern-day remake, 16 year old Tarzan returns from the African jungle to a London boarding school where he is a fish-out-of-water and challenges conformity. There he meets Jane, Tarzan’s ultimate partner, who helps him solve environmental injustice, crimes and mysteries. The eight episode season will premiere worldwide exclusively on Netflix during the second half of 2016.”

Per the Netflix Press Release: “Kulipari: An Army of Frogs, is based on a trilogy of books created by American football star, Trevor Pryce, and is inspired by his childhood fear of frogs. A story about bravery and heroism, this animated series targets grade school boys and follows poisonous frogs, scorpions and spiders who must go to war to ensure their power – and the survival of their entire world. The story of Kulipari inspires belief in oneself, one’s abilities, and the power of true friendship – even when odds are stacked against you. The 13 episode season, produced by Splash Entertainment and Outlook Company, will premiere worldwide exclusively on Netflix in 2016.”

If this news wasn’t enough, Netflix also announced 3 more shows, not Netflix Originals, for this year. “In addition to the new original titles, Netflix is also adding three new first-run exclusive series for kids to enjoy. The award-winning Russian phenomenon, Masha and the Bear, will premiere this August in the United States. This month, Canadian animation company Nelvana Studios introduces The Day My Butt Went Psycho to grade-school kids in the U.S., UK, and Mexico. And Elias, the little rescue boat from the popular Norwegian preschool series of the same name, is now streaming exclusively on Netflix in U.S., Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand.”

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Patriot Viper 4 DDR4 Series RAM – 64GB & 128GB Kits

06/01/2015 By Hakan Can

Patriot Expands Viper 4 DDR4 Series to Include 128GB Kit

Per Patriot Memory’s Press Release:

Fremont, CA, USA – June 2, 2015 – Patriot, a leading manufacturer of computer memory, USB/flash memory, SSDs, and mobile accessories, today extended their Viper 4 series of DDR4 memory to include new 64GB and 128GB quad kits designed for the latest Intel® X99 DDR4 platform and Haswell-E processor.

Patriot’s latest addition to their Viper 4 DDR4 line of extreme performance memory built for the most demanding environments will include a 64GB (4 x 16GB) and a 128GB (8 X 16GB) kits for the ultimate PC build. Testing in at 14-16-16-31 the Viper 4 64GB and 128GB will start at 2400MHz 1.2V with higher speeds to be announced at a later date. Designed for the PC enthusiast builder or content creator the latest capacity of Viper 4 DDR4 will take any build to the ultimate level of speed.

“The addition of the 64GB and 128GB DRAM to the Viper 4 line will help to propel our already well established catalog of gaming memory” said Les Henry, Patriot’s VP of Engineering. “Patriot is committed to further developing its gaming line of memory in order to meet the ever growing demand of today’s high-end PCs.”

To ensure rock solid performance, the Patriot Viper 4 is built with a new custom heat shield to ensure your system runs cool and stable. Compatible with XMP 2.0, the Viper 4 gives users the capability to easily overclock their system by using the predetermined memory profile while still having the option to manually edit the SPD in the PC BIOS. Backed by a lifetime warranty and Patriot’s superior customer service, the Viper 4 is hand tested for quality assurance and validated for system compatibility.

The Patriot Viper 4 DDR4 quad kits were originally launched in January 2015 in 16GB and 32GB capacities with speeds ranging from 2400MHz to 3000MHz starting at 1.2V – 1.35V. Both capacities are available for purchase worldwide online and at select retail outlets.

Availability

The Patriot Viper 4 64GB and 128GB memory kits will be available in Q3 of 2015.

The Patriot Viper 4 16GB and 32GB memory kits are currently available at select online retailers such as Newegg, Fry’s, and Amazon.

The New Patriot Viper Series of Gaming Hardware

06/01/2015 By Hakan Can

Patriot Arms Gamers with Viper Line of Gaming Accessories

We at Beantown never saw this coming, but boy are we excited about the Patriot Viper Gaming Series!

Per Patriot’s Press Release:

Fremont, CA, USA – June 2, 2015 – Patriot, a leading manufacturer of mobile accessories, computer and USB memory, announces their Viper line of gaming accessories. Designed for the most fervent gamers, the Viper collection includes a mechanical keyboard, headset, and two mice to maximize gaming performance.

“Gamers already use Patriot’s Viper Memory for superior performance in gaming and we wanted to provide them with a full ecosystem of accessories that speak to their needs with exceptional tactical advantages and a true gaming experience,” says Saeed Arash Far, Global Director of Engineering at Patriot. “The Viper line of accessories blasts itself into the competition with four products that not only have key differentiators, but also provides a huge value proposition to all gamers.”

Total Customization – Viper V760 Keyboard

With anti-ghosting and full spectrum LED with a 16.8 million color rate, the V760 mechanical keyboard provides ultimate customization for each user. With countless hours of gaming, sometimes into the early hours of the morning, the removable magnetic palm rest is ergonomic for comfort and support. With twelve multi-media keys and 6 programmable macro keys, these can be customized to illuminate to fit your style whether RPG or FPS.

Precision and Performance – Viper V560 and V530 Mice

Both styles offer peak performance with slight variations for the gamer. The V560 launches itself to the higher-range with an extreme precision laser lens and up to 8200 DPI. A weighted mouse with ceramic foot pads ensures easy gliding on all surfaces and mouse pads also eliminating wear and tear that won’t affect gaming performance. The V560 is pictured on the right in the below image. The V530 offers gamers a mid-range mouse without compromising on performance. With up to 5000 DPI and an optical lens, the V530 is an entry-level choice with advanced features for someone looking for a reliable back-up. The V530 is pictured on the left in the below image.

Hear in High Def – Viper V360 Headset

Hearing the creek of a door opening or a bullet shell hit the floor is what makes the gaming experience immersive. The V360 headset boasts a 7.1 virtual surround sound that transports gamers into the most lifelike scenarios. The ergonomic ear cup design provides comfort while the controls are placed on the ear cup and not on the cord, allowing for even weight distribution.

Patriot Memory’s Viper line-up of gaming accessories will be on display during Computex Taipei from June 2nd to June 6th. For more information, visit Patriot Memory.

Final Thoughts

What do you think of the Patriot’s Viper V530 and V560 mice, Viper V360 gaming headset, and Viper V760 keyboard?

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