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Amazon has slashed the price of a popular wireless doorbell ahead of it’s Spring Deal Days sale. The huge sale will give shoppers the opportunity to snap up thousands of bargains this month.

The Amazon Spring Deal Days sale will launch on Tuesday, March 25, and will run until Monday, March 31. Ahead of this, Amazon has dropped the price of the Blink Outdoor Wireless HD smart security camera to £30.49, down from £89.99.

The Blink Outdoor is a wire-free battery-powered HD security camera that “helps you monitor your home day or night with infrared night vision.” According to Amazon, the product has a long-lasting battery life and runs for up to two years on two AA lithium batteries (included).

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The product description adds: “Blink Outdoor is built to withstand the elements to help you protect your home indoors or out, come rain or shine. Get motion detection alerts on your phone with the option to customise motion zones in the Blink Home Monitor app so you’re only alerted when you need to be.

“Answer your door, no matter where you are, from your smartphone with 1080p HD day and infrared night video, and two-way audio. Experience long-lasting battery life, customised alerts, privacy settings and more.”

The Blink Outdoor has an overall rating of 4.2 stars online, having racked up plenty of rave reviews. Among them, one person said: “Reliable, easy-to-install security with amazing battery life! I’ve been using the Blink Outdoor Wireless HD Smart Security Camera for a few months now, and I’m incredibly impressed with its performance.

“Right out of the box, it was simple to set up—literally plug-and-play. The wireless design meant I didn’t have to deal with complicated wiring, and it took me just minutes to mount the camera in my desired location.”

A second wrote: “Wow this must have been the easiest security camera setup ever. Within 5 mins it was on up and running and everything working very very easy to do.”

A third impressed shopper added: “Predictably excellent. This is the fourth Blink camera I have bought and installed. Always quick delivery and super easy to set up. Highly recommend.”

However, not everyone was quite so happy with the doorbell. One person said: “We’re really disappointed with our two sets of blink cameras. After three years the module has stopped working and we are unable to reconnect wither of them. I’ve been trying for over four months.

“Customer services just keep sending out the same email. I’ve done everything possibly to try and reset the system. They are great when working but once they aren’t, that seems to be it and Customer services are useless!”

Another added: “Two of my cameras have developed fogged up lenses on the inside due to water ingress. This has stopped one working completely and the other intermittently.”

Ahead of the Amazon Spring Deal Days sale, the retailer has teased that the spring sale will bring “epic discounts” on favourite brands such as Shark, Ninja Philips, Adidas and loads more. Unlike Amazon’s famous Prime Day sale which usually takes place in July, shoppers do not need to have an Amazon Prime subscription in order to access the spring sale deals.

However, it may be worth considering signing up for Prime in time for the sale anyway – especially because new members can get a 30-day free trial with the option to cancel any time.

Alternatively, Amazon also stocks the Tapo TD21 Battery Video Doorbell, which has dropped from £69.99 to £44.99. Very also stocks the Ring Video Doorbell (3rd Gen) with Chime on sale for £104.99, down from £119.99.

A samurai character allegedly destroys the interior of a Shinto shrine, according to a Japanese lawmaker who criticized the most recent video game in the popular “Assassin’s Creed” series on Wednesday.

The French company “Shadows” will be available on Thursday and features a story about feudal 16th-century Japan that is inspired by authentic samurai films and historical events.

However, a character is seen in a YouTube gameplay video destroying an altar and a traditional drum while bowing at priests.

Hiroyuki Kada, a member of the liberal-governing Liberal Democratic Party, stated in parliament that “it’s important to treat culture with respect.”

“I’m concerned that game attacks and destructive deeds may cause imitation nuisance behavior in the real world,” Kada said.

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The lawmaker also criticized the French game developer for using a shrine in his hometown of Hyogo without getting permission from the shrine itself.

Yasuke, one of the two playable protagonists, has already sparked a heated debate in “Shadows” both online and offline because of the casting of a black samurai as one of the two characters.

More than 100 000 people signed a Japanese petition challenging the samurai character’s depiction.

Game developers criticized a “lack of historical accuracy and cultural respect” in the petition’s text.

Japanese gamers have expressed fury over the fact that players can obliterate the interiors of revered shrines.

This reaction “should have been foreseen,” Yuichi Goza, an assistant professor at Kyoto’s International Research Center, told AFP last week.

Although I agree with France’s secularist tenets, Goza said it’s important to recognize that insults to religion can cause strong reactions.

In the past, Jean-Luc Melenchon, a radical leftist politician, criticized the 20-year “Assassin’s Creed” saga for how firebrand Maximilien Robespierre was depicted in the film’s setting of the French Revolution.

Other setbacks that occurred before Thursday included leaks of the game a month before its release, in addition to the delays that occurred.

After his heartbreaking split from Love Island alum Zara McDermott, married at first sight expert Paul C. Brunson has some wise counsel for I’m a celeb star Sam Thompson to follow.

Married At First Sight expert Paul C Brunson has offered Sam Thompson some wise and valuable dating advice following his split from Love Island star Zara McDermott encouraging him to “take his time” before stepping back into the dating world. The former Made in Chelsea star split from Zara earlier this year and it’s been reported that she’s already moved on with former One Direction heartthrob Louis Tomlinson.

The romance was confirmed as the 28-year-old was spotted enjoying a cosy date with the musician at a hotel in Aldeburgh in Suffolk. A fellow guest spotted the duo tucking into a romantic meal following a string of past dates.

Amid their split, Sam discussed recovering from a relationship on his podcast, Staying Relevant, with special guest Paul. During their chat, Sam asked dating expert Paul how to handle “being given the boot” as he noted how fans noticed how he had “sadness behind his eyes”.

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Everyone who claims to have witnessed the sadness in my breakup keeps saying, “I went through it.” “I’m terrified about where I’m going, Paul,” I said. When the pilot of a plane passes out in the cockpit, I imagine they are asking, “Does anyone know how to fly a plane?”

Paul, who is also Tinder’s Global Relationship Insights expert shared his tips on how to move on after a breakup, telling the Mirror : “Take it one step at a time. Don’t rush into anything, start with low-pressure conversations and get comfortable with the idea of dating again.

It’s easy to hold onto old baggage after a breakup, he continued, “Dating shouldn’t feel like a chore; it should feel like an exciting opportunity to make new connections.” So take a moment to reflect on what is important to you at this point. Remember, the next relationship shouldn’t necessarily be as bad as the first.

If you want to start dating again, Paul continued, saying that if you want to get comfortable with rejection, you should do so as soon as possible.

It’s just a small part of finding the person who is right for you, so don’t take it personally. Brush off any “no” you might encounter and continue your search on Tinder for new connections, he said.

Paul concluded by urging new singles to enjoy themselves and concentrate on making connections. It should be enjoyable to date! He left, “Think of it as a new adventure, stay curious,” he said.

An unusually optimistic Sam said in another episode of the Staying Relevant podcast that he felt like he had lost all hope in life after splitting from Zara, his long-term girlfriend. When Paul asked Sam what he had been doing to focus on himself following his split, he responded, “Not much to be honest with you.

In an apparent swipe at Zara he went on, “I suppose a lot of people look for validation in other people and they look for the other person instantly to fill that hole. I can’t do that.” He added: “I love home, I am a real home body. I love my cats and being around my family and being in my home, I barely ever go out.”

Zara and Sam split after spending Christmas and New Year apart from one another. The pair had tried to work hard on their romance but in the end, they decided to go their separate ways.

“Sam and Zara’s relationship has ended. They still care and have a great love for each other despite making an extremely difficult decision, according to a source at the time.

Sam has been open about the support of his family, including next door neighbours and fellow Made In Chelsea castmates Louise Thompson and Ryan Libbey, sharing with The Mirror recently: “One of my biggest comforts, if I’m ever going through a hard time, is my neighbours next door. I live my life at a very fast pace and there’s a lot going on, so when I go to their place it’s just such a family unit and it’s a beautiful place to be.

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame reveals its 2021 Inductees, celebrating the most diverse list of Inductees in the history of the organization. They are:

Performer Category:

• Tina Turner
• Carole King
• The Go-Go’s
• JAY-Z
• Foo Fighters
• Todd Rundgren

Early Influence Award:

• Kraftwerk
• Charley Patton
• Gil Scott-Heron

Musical Excellence Award:

• LL Cool J
• Billy Preston
• Randy Rhoads

Ahmet Ertegun Award:

• Clarence Avant

“This diverse class of talented Inductees reflects the Rock Hall’s ongoing commitment to honor artists whose music created the sound of youth culture”, said John Sykes, Chairman of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation. “It will make for an unforgettable live celebration of music in October at this year’s Induction Ceremony in Cleveland.”

To be eligible, artists are required to have released their first record 25 years prior to induction. Learn more about the qualifications and categories here: rockhall.com/inductees/categories

Ballots were sent to an international voting body of more than 1,200 artists, including current living Inductees, historians and members of the music industry. Factors such as an artist’s musical influence on other artists, length and depth of career and the body of work, innovation and superiority in style and technique are taken into consideration.

The 36th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will take place on Saturday, October 30, 2021 at 8 p.m. ET at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland, Ohio with a radio simulcast on SiriusXM’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Radio channel 310. The Induction Ceremony will air at a later date on HBO and stream on HBO Max. Tickets go on sale to the public and members in July at ticketmaster.com.   Select Rock Hall donors and members get exclusive Induction ticket opportunities. Donate or join by June 30, 2021 to be eligible. Visit rockhall.com/join to learn more.

l-r: Actor,  Somto Akanegbu; Co-owner Urban Vision Limited, Akins Akinkugbe, Actor, Sharon Ooja ; Group Head Corporate Communications/ Executive Producer, The Men’s Club, Bola Atta; Director The Men’s Club, Tola Odunsi;  Actor, Adebukola Oladipupo, during the Season 2 Premiere of the movie in Lagos

Lagos, Saturday 18^th of May, 2019 was the definition of entertainment success. From the lights to setup, the atmosphere was filled with the euphoria of excitement. The wait was finally over, almost 6 months after the first season hit YouTube, The Men’s club, season 2 is set to launch.

In anticipation, a private screening was held at the IMAX Filmhouse cinema, Lekki. In attendance were the cast, crew and industry supporters. A little waiting room held a re-enacted set from the show’s opening montage, signature cocktails, mock tails  and delicious canapés were served. The Crème-de-la Crème of Lagos entertainment elites including Kemi Adetiba, Noble Igwe, Eku Edewor, Ashionye Raccah, Bola Atta and guests mingled and re-lived their favourite scenes from Season 1 through pictures and interviews.

At 7:30 pm, all guests were ushered into the main screening hall by the Creative Director of REDTV, Obinna Okerekeocha, intimating fans and guests present that the new Season was about to bring on a different dimension. ‘REDTV has taken drama to a different level and we aren’t scared to push the boundaries. Our vision at REDTV is to continually produce premium content for entertainment. The new season of The Men’s Club is real. Its aspirational and relatable. The cinematography and scores are top class and its wonderful to see how the lead actors have grown. This is going to be a bigger hit than Season one’ said Okerekeocha. He reminded everyone to spread the message and invite friends to subscribe on the REDTV.

As end credits from the show reeled on the screen, the room was filled with resounding applause. In a thank you address, Bola Atta the Executive Producer expressed her uttermost joy as the show more than surpassed expectations. She thanked the United Bank for Africa(UBA) for the endless support to ensure the success of REDTV and congratulated Tola Odunsi and Akins Akinkugbe, co-producers of The Men’s Club.

The curtains drew with a final address from Tola Odunsi and Akins ‘AK’ Akinkugbe returning immense gratitude to every single actor and crew behind the scene reminding guests that ‘it’s easy to see the finished show but every single person who contributes to the show makes the job worthwhile’.

The Men’s Club starring Daniel Etim Effiong, Ayo Ayoola, Efa Iwara, Baaja Adebule, Mimi Chaka, Sharon Ooja, Segilola Ogidan, Enado Odigie. This season hosts some new faces including Shawn Faqua, Ijeoma Aniebo, Somto Akanegbu as we follow the lives of 4 young men in Lagos, discovering love, breaking hearts and trying to find meaning to life through their daily experiences and encounters.

The new season drops on YouTube this Thursday 23^rd, May on the REDTV channel.

REDTV is a fast paced lifestyle channel that puts Africa on the global stage. Proudly powered by the  United Bank, UBA.

The network is here to entertain and inform with rich content that feature the very best of Africa focused on entertainment, fashion, news, design,
music, sport, movies and travel and much more. 

REDTV collaborates with the most talented visionaries, creative minds daring to believe in a New Africa, putting together content that reflects it. Feel the Heat on REDTV.