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iPhone 6 & iPhone 6 Plus Now Available on Pre-Order from EE, Vodafone & Three

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“iPhone 6 & iPhone 6 Plus are the biggest advancements in iPhone history” – Tim Cook, Chief executive UK Network providers EE, Vodafone, Three, 02, and Giffgaff are offering customers the chance to pre-order or pre-register for the iPhone 6 a week before the official release on 19 Setepmber. However there have been reports that […]

Star Wars Episode VII’s Millennium Falcon & X-Wings Pictured at Greenham Common, Newbury

Star Wars Sightings in Newbury A man who was taking publicity shots at Greenham Common, Newbury for a flying school was surprised to find he had accidently taken photos of filming from the new Star Wars film. Matthew Myatt orgiinally thought the pictures were of experimental aircraft. He told the BBC: “It wasn’t too clear […]

Reading Buses unveils new green power station

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Yesterday AVE Services provided unveiling curtains, a PA system, projector screen & green carpet to Reading Buses’ grand opening of their new gas bus filling station. The site is the first of its kind in the UK and was unveiled by Baroness Susan Kramer, Minister of State for Transport. She said: “Reading has been so […]

Smart Chopsticks Unveiled in China

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Chinese tech company Baidu has unveiled new electronic chopsticks that can detect whether food is safe to eat. “Chopsticks are the embodiment of Chinese wisdom,” a Baidu executive said. “And we have combined it with our advanced technology.” The utensils can detect unsaniary cooking oil, a common concern in the country. The search engine giant […]

A model for Britain? Maspalomas clubs could face 15,000€ fines for “excessive noise”

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The Cty of San Bartolomé de Tirajana has begun a new byelaw that requires bars and music venue owners to install centrally controlled sound delimiters. Those that fail to comply could face fines between 1,500€ and 15,000€. The municipal council has stated that they plan to start inspecting any venue that uses sound amplification equipment […]

Sensitive Information Easily Recoverable on Tesco Hudl & Android Devices

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Researchers have suggested that the factory reset option is faulty on a number of Tesco Hudl & Android devices, with potentially sensitive information being accessible. Three separate investigations successfully recovered information on second-hand Android devices sold via auction websites. The inquiries found that often a reset simply removed a list of where data was stored […]

You Might Be a DJ If…

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1) You can’t stay in the bathroom for longer than three minutes. 2) You criticise every advertisement displaying DJ equipment because it’s not set up correctly. 3) You can watch this whole video and see nothing other than a faithful representation to one of your shows: 4) You can’t listen to songs without remixing them […]

Microsoft’s Nokia 130 – One month battery life – costs £15

Microsoft Nokia 130

Microsoft has stayed committed to the production of inexpensive mobile phones, announcing the Nokia 130, which costs just £15. The phone lacks internet capabilities, but can play MP3 and video files on its 4.6cm screen. The phone battery lasts more 36 days while on standby and will be released in both single and dual-sim models. […]

Projector Hire in Swindon, Wiltshire and the surrounding areas

Projector Hire Swindon Wiltshire

AVE Services provides projectors for corporate events, conferences, weddings, meeting, individuals and organisations. Our projectors range from 1600 lumens, ideal for small groups, up to stunning 10,000 lumens – perfect for large shows. We maintain our projectors regularly to keep them delivering an incredible picture – even under natural lighting. Our technicians are available on […]

Event Planners Must Read: Social Tables Raises $8 Million For Expansion

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Washington Hospitality Start-Up Raises $8 Million in Largest Funding Round So Far Social Tables, a Washington based Software-as-a-Service app has announced it has raised over $8 million in its most recent fundraising round, meaning that the company has raised $9.1 million so far. Bessemer Venture Partners led the round, alongside Thayer Ventures, Militello Capital, 500 Startups, […]

PA System Hire in Newbury, Berkshire, Reading & Oxford

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Quality PA System Hire When you’re organising an event, it’s important that you have sound equipment that doesn’t let you down. Hiss, distortion and feedback can distract your audience’s attention and create an unprofessional feel to your day. At AVE Services, we pride ourselves on delivering audio excellence. When you hire a PA system from […]

Live Music Equipment Hire in Newbury, Reading, Berkshire

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Planning a live music event this weekend? Don’t let poor sound equipment let you down – call us on 01635 899551 We specialise in both indoor and outdoor live music events. We provide PA systems, microphones, staging, lighting, and technicians to ensure your event looks and sounds spectacular. If you’re not looking for a sound […]

Audio Visual Conference Equipment and Services in Newbury

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If you’re planning a conference within Newbury, Berkshire or the surrounding areas, speak to our conference specialists by calling 01635 899551. We’ve worked at many of Newbury’s top conference venues, hotels, and meeting rooms. Our technicians know the rooms and know how to make conferences look and sound great within them. We provide all audio […]