As part of its efforts to protect the environment, help in cutting down on power consumption and saving teeming Nigerian consumers some money on electricity bills, the leading electrical appliances retailer, Coolworld Retail Store has introduced a new range of Haier Thermocool refrigerators, Freezers and Air conditioners into the Nigeria market.
A Cross section of Refrigerators Launched at the Event. Just pick the Capacity that meets your needs
The company states that their new Haier Thermocool ranges of Energy Saving refrigerators and freezers have the ability to save up to forty percent on energy consumption while the Energy Saving Inverter DC technology Air Conditioner, aptly named GENPAL, can save up to sixty percent on energy consumption.
A Cross section of Freezers Launched at the Event
According to the company, all the products were birthed out of the desire to give consumers the best comfort experience on home appliance usage at a reduced energy charges.
(L-R) Commercial Director CoolWorld West Africa, Olugbenga Kolawole, Director General Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry,Muda Yusuf, State Co-ordinator, Lagos Standard Organization of Nigeria, Engr.Joseph Ugbaja, Marketing Director TEC West Africa, Bukola Bandele, Chairman PZ Group, Chief Kola Jamodu and the Managing Director, TEC Africa, Dimitris Kostianis at the unveiling of HPZ energy saving home appliances in Lagos
Speaking at the launch event in CoolWorld Retail Store in Lagos, the Marketing Director of HPZ Ltd., Mrs. Bukola Bandele disclosed that whether the consumer is a trendy young corporate executive or a busy working mother, the desire to minimize electricity bills and save money as well as sustain a comfortable lifestyle remain constant.
“This is why we decided to take ownership of this energy saving conversation by championing the provision of quality energy saving home appliances on all models of our Fridges and Freezers and the new GENPAL; to give everyone greater peace of mind, irrespective of the size purchased,”
she explained.
According to her, as the No.1 Electrical Appliance business in Nigeria with Haier Group partner who is No.1 Worldwide for the Sixth Consecutive Years, investment in the project is a true demonstration of Haier Thermocool steering the market in the right direction by delivering right benefits first to the Consumers, the Community where the business operates & the Country at large.
Bukola Bandele added that, the new products are made with improved globally-accepted and environmentally friendly refrigerants.
“It has no destructive effect to the ozone sphere; thereby preserving the environment for the future generations. She mentioned that at least 40% of global refrigeration now employs environmentally friendly refrigerants and as such, ‘we are delighted to be the leading organization to employ this technology that reduces our carbon footprint by 97%”
she stressed.
Mrs. Bandele reiterated that consumers will have full benefit and experience on all the models & sizes of the New Energy Saving Refrigerators, Freezers and Air-Conditioners which come with significant cost savings on electricity consumption, are environmentally friendly, have faster cooling system and can withstand low voltage supply. She mentioned that the products are now available at CoolWorld Retail stores and other Thermocool showrooms across the country.
She promised that consumers will continue to witness a plethora of innovative and forward-thinking products from the stables of Haier Thermocool as they consistently churn out products with top-notch technology and multiple capabilities that will keep their brands permanently in the minds of consumers.
“For over 45 years, we have consistently championed consumers’ comforts by walking miles in their shoes to understand their pain points and by using technology to transform the way consumers live, work and play”
Bandele explained.
Activities lined for the post launch phase include a full 360-degree communication campaign, supported by in-store experience at the CoolWorld Retail Stores & Thermocool Showrooms nationwide, making it possible for consumers to access the new energy saving appliances and start saving money nationwide.
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When an innovative product, service or technology is introduced into the global market, for the very first time, it is very hard to predict the impact that it will end up having.
There are hundreds of cryptocurrencies available in the market today, each of them with their own set of special features. FirstBlood is one of those new cryptocurrencies that has hit the market with the aim to revolutionize the global eSports gaming industry.
FirstBlood Specifically Targets eSports Industry
Newzoo, a market leader in the eSports industry, estimated the global eSports industry to hit $696 million by the end of 2017 and grow to $1.5 billion by 2020. FirstBlood wants to take advantage of this potential billion-dollar eSports industry and establish itself as the first cryptocurrency to cater to the eSports industry.
FirstBlood is a digital platform that gives eSports players the opportunity to sync their Steam account with the FirstBlood platform and then compete against other eSports players for in-game rewards.
FirstBlood founders believe that the global eSports operators can greatly benefit by leveraging FirstBlood cryptocurrency and blockchain technology to provide their players with enhanced safety and security, instant rewards and it’s unique ‘juror’ system that allows players to review their match results in case of a dispute.
The FirstBlood token launched in September 2016 and currently has a market cap of over $41 million.
FirstBlood And Dota 2 Form Partnership
Source: dota2.com
FirstBlood started to get the attention of eSports players from around the world after it partnered with Dota 2.
Dota 2 is one of the most popular eSports games that is played between two teams comprising of 5 players each. This is a free-to-play multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) eSports game that was developed by Valve Corporation and released in 2013. The game can be played by a single as well as multiple players.
eSports Pseudo-Gambling Maybe Learning from Traditional Online Gambling Industry’s Embrace of Bitcoin
Source: Bitcoin.com
The FirstBlood platform will indicate to players which in-game custom lobby they must enter once the competition window becomes live. Dota 2 players will be able to spend their FirstBlood tokens on themselves and play the game. The winner will end up with the entire bunch of FirstBlood cryptocurrency tokens.
As FirstBlood tokens have real-money value at cryptocurrency exchanges, this also raises the question of if this is gambling, and, if so, is it a legal form of gambling in every territory?
Usually, skill games are exempt from anti-online gambling laws, but would legislators see it that way if FirstBlood gains enough traction?
Ultimately, the nature of cryptocurrencies themselves may work to their advantage, as evidenced by this widespread adoption in the online gambling industry.
Websites offering real-money wagering on online poker, casinos games, and sports contests were quick to adopt Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. As industry website Beat The Fish notes, online poker sites open to US citizens are able to avoid banking and legal restrictions because they’re technically not doing business with banks. Player privacy is also much greater than charging credit cards and cutting checks.
FirstBlood may avoid legal headaches by following the same path. If Dota players are depositing and withdrawing cryptocurrency, short of shutting down the entire Internet, who could feasibly stop or track them?
FirstBlood Wants to Partner With More eGaming Operators
Source: Youtube.com
FirstBlood is looking to partner with multiple eGaming operators and has its platform integrated into popular eSports games. While there are clear positives of using the FirstBlood cryptocurrency, it may not be all that appealing to some of the eGaming providers.
The biggest positive is that when you use FirstBlood and the blockchain technology that it runs on, you automatically end up enhancing your security features. This is because Denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks cannot penetrate blockchain technology as it runs on a de-centralized network.
The second positive is that processing a cryptocurrency like FirstBlood is instantaneous which means that players will get their winnings transferred immediately. The eSports industry is also concerned about potential match betting and its legal implications. Blockchain technology will eliminate these concerns and thus FirstBlood provides eSports operators with a great advantage.
FirstBlood Makes Inroads Into Chinese eSports MarketFirstBlood made major inroads into the global gaming industry earlier this year when it partnered with China General Administration of Sport. FirstBlood bagged the rights to host the China University Esports League (CUEL). Thousands of eSports players from Universities all across China take part in this league and it was a great opportunity for FirstBlood to promote its brand.
FirstBlood Will Have To Address ChallengesFirstBlood is in talks with a number of operators but is yet to confirm which eSports game it is likely to be involved in next. One of the challenges that FirstBlood will have to address in its attempt to partner and network with other eSports providers is regarding its competitive advantage.
Popular eSports games like Overwatch already have inbuilt reward and skill rating systems. This means incorporating the FirstBlood platform will not do much for these games. It is quite possible that new eSports games will make it customary to incorporate skill rating and reward systems, which will then put FirstBlood platform at a disadvantage.
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The Asus Zenfone 5 is the new upgrade to the Asus Zenfone 4 of the previous year. Among the phones displayed in the MWC 2018 event, the smartphone is a less premium model to the Asus Zenfone 5Z which is Asus’s flagship for the year. More or less the same with the more premium smartphone as it has the same size and design. The only difference being the processor featured on the smartphone, internal storage and the RAM size. However, it stands squarely in the mid-range category with quite decent specs to go along.
Asus Zenfone 5 Key Specs and Features 6.2-inch, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 2246 X 1080 pixels (403 ppi) Octa-core Qualcomm SDM636 Snapdragon 636 with 4GB RAM 64GB built-in storage and supports memory card up to 400GB Dual 12MP + 8MP camera and a 8MP front camera 4G LTE Fingerprint sensor (rear) 3, 300mAh non removable Li-ion battery
As discussed in the Asus Zenfone 5Z, the smartphone is identical in every way to he iPhone X like design with the notched display. While Asus might be the first major smartphone maker to adopt this design, its execution is quite good-looking. The bottom still plays host to some bezels even if they are just small in size.
Asus maintains the same screen size and resolution on both the Asus Zenfone 5 and the Zenfone 5Z. The smartphone has been designed so that the notch does not interfere with the display of applications. You still have the same 6.2-inch 2246 X 1080 pixels display has before and an unspecified Corning Gorilla Glass protection..
Battery and CameraShipping with the same battery capacity as the more premium variants is a nice addition. According to Asus there’s an AI feature that study your behaviour and habits of charging to better extend the battery life. There is a 3, 300mAh battery which also charge using Qualcomm quick charge. In reality, how long this goes depends entirely on how conservative the processor is and a number of other factors.
Following the progression into the usage of dual camera set-up, the Asus Zenfone adopts a 12MP + 8MP rear camera. It also integrates the AI assistance which seems to be the next headway in technology into its camera. In addition, you have an 8MP camera for taking selfies alongside a beautification mode and other features to better the image.
Hardware and SoftwareBeing more of an intermediate between the Asus Zenfone 5 Lite and the Zenfone 5Z as regards the hardware it features. The smartphone comes with a mid-range Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor and an Adreno 509 GPU for graphics munching. Making use of the AI feature, the smartphone has the ability to attain the power of the Snapdragon 660 processor during intensive usage.
Going further, the Asus Zenfone 5 sports a 4GB internal memory accompanied by a 64GB built-in storage with support for memory card up to 400GB. This is about the best you could have from a smartphone of its category and it also runs Android 8.0 Oreo which is the latest at the moment.
Pricing and AvailabilityAnnounced in the ongoing MWC 2018, there’s no official date of release or price. Although the expected price is around $460 which is equivalent to 166, 000 naira.
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Asus is one of the OEMs that took part in this year’s MWC and it unveiled a number of smartphones among which is the Asus Zenfone 5Z flagship. Also in the list of smartphones released is the Asus Zenfone 5 and 5 Lite. With the number of high-end flagships from the likes of Sony, Samsung, Nokia and so on already announced, the Asus Zenfone 5Z has a fierce competition in its wake. Let’s have a look at the smartphone to see if it really is a force to reckon with.
Asus Zenfone 5Z Key Specs and Features 6.2-inch, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 1080 X 2246 pixels (403 ppi) Octa-core Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 845 CPU with 8GB RAM 256GB built-in storage and supports memory card up to 400GB Dual 12MP rear camera and 8MP front camera 4G LTE Fingerprint sensor (rear) 3, 300mAh non removable Li-ion battery
The most apparent thing on the Asus Zenfone 5Z at first glance is it’s striking similarity with the iPhone X. This is largely due to the presence of the notched display featured here. However, the result is a smartphone with about 90% screen to body ratio which is definitely a good sight to behold. Like other flagships the bezels on the smartphone is greatly reduced and the back panel is also covered with glass. Unlike the iPhone X the bottom bezels are still present but only slightly.
One of the perks of the smartphone is its large display and how it manages to fit into the smartphone. The Asus Zenfone 5Z has a display of about 6.2-inch which is massive with a 19:9 aspect ratio. In addition to the large size, it is also quite colourful boasting of a 2246 X 1080 pixels and a 403 ppi pixel density.
Battery and CameraWhile high-end flagships are not the type to pack a lot of battery power, the Asus Zenfone 5Z has just enough for a decent usage time. The smartphone packs a 3, 300mAh battery capacity in addition to the list of features it has. Even though there’s no wireless charging like you have in other flagships despite being made of glass. The smartphone supports the quick charge feature.
Camera-wise, the Asus Zenfone 5Z is well equipped for taking nice pictures. It also joins the league of dual rear camera devices as it features a dual 12MP snapper with features like the bokeh effect, beautification, scene detection to mention a few. For selfies, you’ve got an 8MP front camera for clearer pictures.
Hardware and SoftwareMoving on to the brains behind the smooth performance, the Asus Zenfone 5Z also makes use of the latest Qualcomm chipset same as the likes of Samsung Galaxy S9 and LG V30S ThinQ smartphone. Talking about the Octa-core Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 845 chipset alongside an Adreno 630 GPU.
The good run continues with a mouth watering 8GB RAM and a built-in storage of about 256GB which is about the most you can ask of a smartphone. It also supports a memory card up to 400GB if you wish to have more space which I doubt if most people would want that. Like most flagships launched this year, it has Android 8.0 Oreo pre-installed.
Pricing and AvailabilityAfter its announcement in this year’s MWC, the smartphone is scheduled to roll out later this in June with a price tag of $499 which is approximately 180, 000 naira.
Here are a few specs of the Asus Zenfone 5Z:
General Features Platform: Android 8.0 Oreo Processor: Octa-core 4 x 2.7 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4×1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 845) GPU: Adreno 630 Memory: 8GB Colours: Midnight Blue, Meteor Silver Dimension: – Weight: 155g SIM Type: Nano sim SIM Count: Dual sim Display Display: 6.2-inch IOS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 1080 X 2246 pixels (403 ppi) Screen Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass Camera Rear Camera: Dual 12MP camera, 2160p Video@60fps, 1080p Video@30/60fps Rear Camera Features: – Front Camera: 8MP camera, 1080p Video@30fps Storage Built-in Storage: 256GB Memory Card Support: Yes, up to 400GB Bundled Cloud Storage: – Network Support 2G GSM: Yes 2G CDMA 1X: Yes 3G WCDMA: Yes 3G CDMA EVDO: Yes 4G LTE: Yes Internet & Connectivity GPRS: Yes EDGE: Yes 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes HSPA+: Yes, HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps CDMA EVDO: – 4G LTE: Yes, LTE-A (5CA) Cat18 1200/200 Mbps WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, WiFi Direct Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes Bluetooth: Yes, v5.0 with A2DP, LE NFC: – Infrared Blaster: – USB Port: 2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector Messaging SMS/MMS: Yes Instant Messaging: Yes Push Emails: Yes Email Protocol: – Entertainment Music Player: MP3/WAV/eAAC+/FLAC player Video Player: MP4/H.264 player FM Radio: Yee Loudspeaker: Yes 3.5mm Jack: Yes Navigation Navigation: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS Maps: Yes Sensors & Control Digital Compass: Yes Accelerometer: Yes Proximity Sensor: Yes Light Sensor: Yes Barometer: – SpO2: – Pedometer: – Heart Rate Monitor: – Gyroscope: Yes Fingerprint Scanner: Yes, (rear) Iris Scanner: – Face Unlock: – Intelligent Digital Assistant: – Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: – Voice Control: – Other Features Video Streaming: Yes Active Noise Cancellation: Yes Wireless Charging: – Built-in Mobile Payment: – Water Resistant: – Dust Resistant: – Image Editor: Yes Video Editor: Yes Document Viewer: Yes Document Editor: Yes Battery Battery: 3, 300mAh non removable Li-ion battery Talktime: – Standby Time: – Fast Charging: Yes</div
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