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Slither.io – Forget Pokemon Go

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maxresdefault-d80a3Forget Pokemon Go. This is the one. Sometimes the simplest games prove to be the most addicting. For classic Snake fans (like me), Slither.io is a dream come true. This free multiplayer game is available on PC browsers and on both mobile platforms.

Be forewarned, this game is addicting as hell. Minutes can easily turn into an hour (or three) once your competitive streak kicks in. Although you can definitely see influences from both Snake and Agar.io, I like Slither.io a bit more than both. It opens up Snake’s self-competing structure to include additional players, and it is much more visually appealing. Of course you play against real opponents and the fun is endless. Go and download the app – now.

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Martone Cycling – Beautiful Urban Magic

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diana-detail-1-1 diana-diamond-1Martone produce beautiful bikes. At 1100 Euros they aint cheap but they are beautiful and really really good. The SRAM 2-gear AUTOMATIX hub requires no shifting – it adapts automatically with you throughout your urban journey. Best of all: our commuter bikes require virtually zero maintenance. Martone bikes are light and strong, made of steel alloy and wheels of double-wall aluminum; perfect for daily urban journeys – and always with a red chain to add some magic to your daily transit. The new Diana bike is our favourite.

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Vans Goes California – A Perfect Combination

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Created in time for the US Open of Surfing, which the skateboard and surf-inspired retail giant appropriately sponsors, the collection has five new shoe designs. There is one slip-on shoe, one ‘Old Skool’ style, a ‘Sk8-Hi’ model and two ‘Authentics.’ Each of these shoes are adorned with either the classic black and white checkers that are one of Vans’ signature designs, or images of California palm trees against a multi-hued backdrop that is presumably a sunset. Er like the new collection of the legendary brand Vans.images-3

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Sirin Labs – The 14000 $ Smartphone Called Solarin

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Side-Fire-Black-Carbon-DLC-930x615 SOLARIN-Flat-Front-with-UI-and-Notification.0Privacy on your phone is pivotal for many. Siri Labs has just launched a smartphone for the bargain price of 14000 $.

Sirin Labs was founded in 2013 by Kazakh entrepreneur Kenges Rakishev, Israeli venture capitalist Moshe Hogeg (the same guy behind Yo and Mobli), and former McKinsey consultant Tal Cohen. The mission? To create the Rolls-Royce of smartphones — an advanced device that combined “the highest privacy settings, operated faster than any other phone, [and was] built with the best materials from around the world.” The company had raised a $25 million “seed” round a couple of years back, followed by a chunky $72 million round just last month.

Solarin promises “the most advanced privacy technology, currently unavailable outside the agency world,” and has partnered with KoolSpan to integrate chip-to-chip 256-bit AES encryption, similar to what the military uses to protect communications. It’s activated via a physical security switch on the back of the phone.

Solarin also sports a Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 processor, comes with support for 24 bands of LTE, and promises “far superior” Wi-Fi connectivity than standard mobile phones. It also has a 23.8-megapixel rear camera and a 5.5” IPS LED 2K resolution screen.

TrendEngel thinks that this is one step too far and unless your name is Trump or Obama this is just money down the drain.