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GAMING companies are often adding new features to their consoles in the hope of bringing more immersive experiences to gamers.
A number of hardware pieces have been released over the years in the name of immersion, and most notably, many companies believe that VR is the future of gaming.
However, VR doesn’t have a large install base like home and handheld consoles do, but there is still a large push for the medium.
PlayStation has revealed its next step in immersive gaming at tech event CES, but gamers seem divided on whether that’s something they actually want.
Sony’s Future Immersive Entertainment Concept was showcased during the event, with a piece of tech that covered a whole room.
The room featured Sony screens covering every wall, with a person playing The Last of Us at the centre.
Alongside Sony’s current technology, such as haptic feedback and dynamic audio, the kit also pumped smells into the room.
The trailer for the new technology explains: “This Future Immersive Entertainment Concept aims to explore these possibilities [for narrative immersion].
“This proof-of-concept project combines the latest location-based technologies, Sony Crystal LED panels, engaging audio, haptics, scent and atmospherics to fully immerse you into the world of the story.”
However, gamers are split in whether they are interested in the technology, particularly given the choice of game Sony showcased.
The Last of Us is set in a dystopian world where humans are struggling to survive against people infected with a deadly fungus.
One Twitter user writes: “My room smelling like sweat and gunpowder while I play Call of Duty.”
Another said, “I can’t think of a single game that will enhance my experience by smelling it.”
A gamer on Reddit was more straight to the point, saying: “Nobody wants this.
“Can we get actually good VR first before this weird niche that’ll lose Sony money.”
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MEGHAN Markle is back with a bang – not only launching a new Instagram page but also releasing the trailer for her new Netflix cooking show.
The Duchess of Sussex looked glamorous in clips from the new eight-part series – and dazzled wearing a staggering £210,000 worth of jewellery.
Aside from her £140,000 diamond engagement ring, Meghan rocked £70,000 worth of glitzy pieces.
First up was her Cartier Love Bangle stack, which is said to be a gift from Prince Harry worth around £7,050.
Next, we can see two tennis bracelets worth £2,500 and £4,500 each, followed by a Lorraine Schwartz evil eye diamond bracelet, which retails for £15,000.
One of the poignant items Meghan can be seen wearing is her £21,400 Cartier Tank Francaise watch that once belonged to her late mother-in-law Princess Diana.
If this wasn’t enough, she also has a Cartier Juste un Clou necklace, which comes with a hefty £15,500 price tag.
She also can be seen wearing a £3,900 emerald choker and £1,600 zodiac ring.
One of the more affordable items Meghan is wearing is a pair of £200 knot earrings, and a jewellery set by Logan Hollowell.
Meghan’s new Netflix documentary trailer shows her cooking with Hollywood pals, including make-up artist and pal Daniel Martin, Suits actress Abigail Spencer, and The Office star Mindy Kaling.
There will be eight 33 minute episodes airing on January 15 showing her trying simple, yet “elevated”, food.
A montage of various clips in the nearly two minute video showed Meghan walking through vegetable patches and fields.
She was also filmed browsing through florists hand-selecting beautiful flowers for table arrangements, showing off her creative side.
The Duchess even tried her hand at beekeeping, fully suited up, as she collected honey.
In the glitzy new trailer, Meghan shared: “I’ve always loved taking something pretty ordinary and elevating it.
“Surprising people with moments that let them know I was really thinking of them.
“I’m going to share some little tips and tricks. I see what colour I gravitate to, and everything goes from there. And how you incorporate these practices every day.
“This is about connecting with friends.. I love that we’re doing this together for the first time. Making new friends.. and just learning.
“We’re not in the pursuit of perfection. We’re in the pursuit of joy. I have to get it totally wrong, to get it totally right.”
Prince Harry featured at the end of the video, embracing his wife in a warm hug.
The pair laughed as they sipped some mimosas.
The show description reads: “This inspiring series, produced by Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, reimagines the genre of lifestyle programming, blending practical how-to’s and candid conversation with friends, new and old.
“Meghan shares personal tips and tricks, embracing playfulness over perfection and highlights how easy it can be to create beauty, even in the unexpected.
“She and her guests roll up their sleeves in the kitchen, the garden, and beyond, and invite you to do the same.
“Guests include Roy Choi, Mindy Kaling, Alice Waters, with additional acclaimed chefs and special friends.”
The series is reportedly being made to complement her lifestyle brand American Riviera Orchard.
However, there has been little update on it, nor is there a release date in sight.
It comes as Meghan released a cryptic video welcoming in 2025 on her new Instagram page.
The mum-of-two publicly marked the New Year as a fresh beginning in her life – and even signified the coming year is going to be all about her, experts have said.
In her first personal social media post for several years, 43-year-old Meghan ran towards the sea on a large beach before slowing down to a walk to write “2025” in the sand with her finger.
MEGHAN Markle launched her brand's new Instagram page in March 2024, but no products are available to buy as of yet.
Industry insiders said the site will focus on home, food, garden and lifestyle goods.
Meghan kicked off promoting American Riviera Orchard by sending 50 branded jams to friends and influencers.
Those who received a package included Chrissy Teigen, Heather Dorak, Tracy Robbins and Kris Jenner.
She later unveiled two new products from her American Riviera Orchard brand just hours before Trooping the Colour.
Polo player and close friend of Prince Harry, Nacho Figueras was treated to a jar of raspberry jam from the collection as well as a jar of luxury dog biscuits for his pooch.
FASHION fans are scrambling to get their hands on a beautiful winter coat in Dunnes Stores – and it’s set to turn heads.
The Gallery Long Borg Coat is available in stores across the county.
The faux fur finish black coat has buttons down the centre and pockets.
Carrie, who posts under @coveted_by_carrie, took to TikTok to show off the winter coat.
She said: “One of my best buys In the January sale, and it wasn’t even on sale. I was hoping it would go on sale.
“It actually sounds a bit mean of me, because this fabulous fur coat is in Dunnes Stores, and it was only €60.”
The classic coat is perfect for your capsule wardrobe.
Carrie continued: “Like a coat like this on sale would be €60, like you’d give €120 for this. I would anyway.
“It’s a timeless piece, fair play to Dunnes. I think they’re very fair and reasonable with their clothes.
“Lads these days, clothes are cheaper than food. That’s my excuse, anyway.
“But I’m going to be good this year. I’m really going to be more mindful and more conscious. But I am pleased with this.”
The cosy coat is available in sizes 8 to 18.
Its description reads: “Achieve ultimate comfort with this longline coat from Gallery.
“In a double-breasted fashion, it features a cosy collar, deep pockets for extra warmth and a satin lining for a luxurious feel.
“Perfect for braving the colder weather in style.”
The Gallery Long Borg Coat in black is completely sold out online.
But the winter coat is still available in mocha and reduced to €30.
Shoppers are also going wild for a winter essential that has hit the shelves in Dunnes Stores.
The belted hot water bottle has arrived in stores across the country and is also available online.
The belted hot water bottle, retailing at €10, has a soft grey cover and Velcro strap.
An Irish TikTok user, who posts under @megankatemcg, told how the hot water bottle is a game-changer.
She said: “This one is for the girls, potentially the guys as well. But I feel like definitely more girls.
“If you want to get yourself like a little treat, like a little sweet treat, a little something cosy for this freezing weather, or just in general, to make your life 10 times happier – you need this, this bad boy strap on hot water bottle.”
Megan revealed the grey hot water bottle strapped to her stomach.
DUNNES Stores opened its first store on Patrick Street in Cork in 1944 - and it was an instant hit.
Shoppers from all over the city rushed to the store to snap up quality clothing at pre-war prices in Ireland’s first ‘shopping frenzy’.
During the excitement, a window was forced in and the police had to be called to help control the crowds hoping to bag founder Ben Dunne’s ‘Better Value’ bargains.
Dunnes later opened more stores in the 1950s and began to sell groceries in 1960 – starting with apples and oranges.
The retailer said: “Fruit was expensive at the time and Ben Dunne yet again offered Better Value than anyone else in town.
“Over time, our food selection has grown and that spirit of good value has remained strong.
“Now we offer a wide range of carefully-sourced foods from both local Irish suppliers and overseas.”
The retailer’s first Dublin store opened its doors in 1957 on Henry Street and a super store on South Great Georges Street was unveiled in 1960.
They added: “In 1971, our first Northern Irish store opened, and many others soon followed.
“Expansion continued in the 1980s in Spain, and later into Scotland and England.”
Dunnes now has 142 stores and employs 15,000 people.
A NEW theme park land based on the world’s most popular kids TV show is set to open in France.
A first for Europe, Parc Spirou Provence has revealed plans for a Naruto attraction.
The series, originally a manga (Japanese comic book) was created by Masahi Kishimoto in 1999, before becoming a cartoon in 2002.
The Japanese anime show was found to be the most watched kids show in 83 countries, following a study by The ToyZone.
And the 15,000m² attraction will be an immersive experience based on the anime’s village of Konoha.
Working with Japanese designers, attractions and characters will be part of the land although more is to be revealed.
It hopes to open by 2026.
It will be the first Naruto theme park land in Europe, with the others all in Japan.
The theme park manager Hervé Lux said, “It is a great joy and an honor for us to bring the Naruto universe to life at Parc Spirou.
“We have been working on this incredible expansion for 4 years now.
“Led hand in hand between the Park, Mediatoon Licensing, and our Japanese partners Shueisha, Studio Pierrot, and TV Tokyo, this project will allow us to offer visitors the most immersive experience possible for a theme park.”
Parc Spirou Provence first opened in 2018, with three rollercoasters and themed lands.
Based on the French-Belgian comic book Spirou & Fantasio, other themed attractions at the park also include The Smurfs.
Hoping to welcome 450,000 guests next year, earlier this summer it took over the nearby Wave Island waterpark.
And Naruto is not the only Japanese anime coming to major theme parks.
Universal Hollywood confirmed that experiences based on other popular shows such as One Piece and Jujutsu Kaisen will launch from April to May this year.
Or you can visit Nördlingen in Germany – a town thought to have inspired the manga Attack on Titans.
But if you find yourself in Japan, you can go to the world’s largest anime theme park, Nijigen no Mori.
The park has everything from Naruto and Godzilla to smaller pop ups like Spy X Family.
Another theme park is opening in Europe, this time in Poland, with mermaid and viking themed lands at Hossoland.
In the mean time, we’ve founded up the best theme parks and attractions opening in the UK and Europe this year.
And here are five UK theme parks you’ve probably never heard of.
AMAZON has a great deal on its popular Kindle Unlimited subscription service this January.
Dive into three months of unlimited reading enjoyment for just £7.99, saving shoppers £20.48.
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(£9.49/month after)
If your New Year’s resolution is to get more books under your belt in 2025, Kindle Unlimited is a great way to get started.
You can currently get three months of Kindle Unlimited for just £7.99 before it goes back to the usual £9.49 subscription fee.
If you’re looking to curl up with a good book during the winter months, Amazon’s popular subscription service is the way to do it.
You’ll get access to thousands of titles, including magazines for less than you’d spend on a coffee.
Kindle Unlimited would normally cost £9.49 a month, so by signing up today, you’ll save £20.48.
The plan will automatically renew for the regular monthly cost when the three months are over.
So, if the membership isn’t for you, you can either cancel it or do nothing and continue to enjoy it.
While the Amazon store is home to hundreds of thousands of e-books you can purchase individually, Kindle Unlimited simplifies matters with a library of rentable titles.
So it’s a great service for die-hard book lovers.
The beauty of Kindle Unlimited is that for under a tenner a month, you can read or listen to as many titles as you like and continue to save.
Over the trial, you will be spoilt for choice, with access to over a million titles from e-books, audiobooks, and magazines all at your fingertips.
Opting for e-books is usually a less expensive option because, as everyone knows, reading can become a costly habit, even if you like bargain paperbacks.
As for Kindle Unlimited, in spite of its name, a Kindle isn’t a must to sign up.
You can fully benefit from this promotion with your smartphone or tablet. Just install the Kindle reading app on any device, and get reading.
But if you are in the market for an e-reader, it’s worth heading to our Amazon device deals to see if any Kindles or Fire tablets are currently on sale.
If you’re not sure which to buy, read our Kindle vs Kindle Paperwhite and Kindle Paperwhite vs Kindle Oasis explainers to find out more.
For more deals from the retail giant, head to our Amazon January sale guide, where you’ll find savings on everything from beauty to smart tech.
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