Month: August 2020

Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council leverages digital mapping to keep community informed and support local business. #Mapping #GIS #Esri

Esri Ireland, the market leader in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), today announces that Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council is using its digital mapping platform to develop a number of interactive resources to keep the public informed and support local business throughout COVID-19.

Built using Esri’s mapping software ArcGIS, the council created an interactive Open for Business map, which shows what shops and services are available to the public throughout the borough. The map also shows business opening hours, delivery and collection information and what safety measures the business has in place, all helping to support local enterprises as they reopen.

Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council COVID-19 Vulnerable and Isolated Persons GIS Dashboard.

 

A dedicated COVID-19 information and advice hub also built using ArcGIS is available on the Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council website and homes a wide collection of resources with further information and advice for local businesses, vulnerable members of society and the wider community in the area.

The council’s COVID-19 Coordination Hub connects people to vital community support services and has had more than 1,200 referrals to date from Advice NI and the Northern and Western Health and Social Care Trusts. It helps provide an important continuation of services and access to supports for the most vulnerable people during the pandemic.

Formed in 2015 following the merger of four different councils, Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council provides public services to more 144,000 citizens throughout the region. Since its formation, the council has worked closely with Esri Ireland to implement GIS across the entire organisation, digitally transforming its services to enhance engagement with the public and enable better, more informed decision making.

Esri’s software enables legal and finance teams to view all of the council’s agreements, leases and licences on one secure platform, eliminating the need to review unwieldy paper-based records and saving both time and money for the council.

Esri’s survey app, Survey123, enables field-workers to gather data on mobiles, tablets and laptops from anywhere in the borough. This information, for example on the condition of local facilities and amenities, can be made available to view across the entire council for analysis in real-time.

Philip McLaughlin, Client Manager, Esri Ireland, said: “COVID-19 has highlighted the importance of clear communication between local government and the public. Having already rolled out GIS across many functions, Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council was well-placed to leverage the power of digital mapping to create numerous rich information resources that are proving incredibly helpful to local businesses and residents.

Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council has leveraged Esri’s digital mapping technology to create a number of interactive resources to keep the public informed and support local business during COVID-19. Pictured (L-R) are: Nial McSorely, Digital Services Manager, Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council; David Jackson, Chief Executive, Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council; and Philip McLaughlin, Client Manager, Esri Ireland.

 

“In both supporting people and businesses during COVID-19, as well as using GIS to transform its processes and services, Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council has shown what is possible for a local authority willing to transform how they engage and collaborate with their community.”

Nial McSorley, Digital Services Manager, Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, said: “The biggest challenge for us as a council is in how to interpret the sheer volume of information that is available today. With Esri’s digital platform, we can compress all the different information channels into a single source, enabling us to meaningfully analyse and use data to make intelligent decisions.

 

“As we look to move on responsibly from COVID-19 restrictions, we will again leverage digital mapping to stimulate local tourism and support the reopening of businesses. Beyond that, we will continue to roll out GIS to further areas in the council and ensure all members of our staff can access and use the platform to enhance every aspect of the public services we deliver.”

McCabes Pharmacy strengthens bonds with online customers through Conversity’s Intelligent Guided Selling tool. #Skincare #Pharmacy #McCabes

McCabes is an independent, family-owned pharmacy provider based in Ireland, operating 28 pharmacies and employing around 350 staff. It was founded in 1981 by Roy and Margaret McCabe as a single pharmacy in Malahide near Dublin, and has grown since then to become one of Ireland’s most loved providers of prescription medicines and health and beauty products. The business is still run by the McCabe family, who remain fully dedicated to offering an exceptional service to the communities they serve.

The challenge

McCabes prides itself on providing a comprehensive, consultative approach to its customers in-store, which is central to the company’s philosophy. This encompasses all aspects of its service offering, including aiding customers in navigating the complex process of buying skincare products.

With increasing numbers of customers moving to online shopping, McCabes had spent around 18 months implementing a digital-first strategy, overhauling its e-commerce capabilities so that it could better replicate the in-store experience. This began with stabilising and improving the company website, which included considerations such as SEO, cataloguing products correctly, and adding appropriate categorisation to assist customers when browsing.

 

However, there was still more that McCabes wanted to do to personalise the online skincare experience.

Sean Gleeson, E-Commerce Manager at McCabes, said: “When our customers shop in-store, we want them to very much feel part of the McCabes family, which means we’re passionate about providing a personalised service. This is the ideal approach when selling skincare products, where customers often need a helping hand.

“However, the nature of e-commerce means it’s much more difficult to recreate this experience online. Skincare in particular is an area where the browsing and buying journey can be highly complex due to the diversity of products on offer, so we needed a way to make this much more straightforward for customers.

The solution

To bring this extra element of personalisation, McCabes enlisted the help of Conversity, leading to the adoption of an intelligent guided selling (IGS) solution for La Roche-Posay skincare products, known as the Skincare Advisor.

In building the tool, Conversity worked to gain an understanding of the shopper mindsets of McCabes’ skincare customers. Some are looking for beauty products that specifically target the face. Others are browsing for specialised sun protection to suit a variety of needs and skin types. Many are also interested in high-quality skincare products for their children.

Once these mindsets had been established, Conversity worked on enriching the data that McCabes had on its customers, applying dynamic search, recommendation and segmentation logic to the IGS tool.

Gleeson added: “The Skincare Advisor is the exact kind of technology we needed to bridge the gap between in-store and online personalisation. Properly replicating the McCabes store experience required us to better understand our customers’ online behaviour, which meant having a system in place that draws meaningful, actionable insight from all of our customer data.”

The results

Since implementation, the tool has been hugely successful in driving purchases of La Roche-Posay products. Some of the highlights that can be attributed to the presence of the IGS tool include:

La Roche-Posay skincare sales saw increases of 2,157% in May 2020 compared to May 2019 

Online turnover increased by 176% when comparing all of 2019 vs Jan to May 2020 

Between 18th March and 30th March, there was a 157% increase in products added to baskets compared to the period of 1st January to 17th February, demonstrating the tool’s usefulness during the Covid-19 lockdown 

Between 1st January and 30th March, 35% of customers using the Intelligent Guided Selling tool clicked the ‘Add to basket’ button after viewing products 

The average session duration on McCabes’ ecommerce platform has more than doubled from 1 minute 16 seconds, to 2 minutes 46 seconds 

Average order value has increased by 27% 

McCabes has an average rating of 4.9 stars on Trustpilot

Gleeson said: “Having Conversity’s IGS tool in place has been incredibly powerful in helping us maintain those all-important connections with our customers. With the Skincare Advisor, we feel we’ve empowered our customers to browse, select and purchase products with the utmost confidence, while still retaining the human element of the experience that is so important to our business.

“We have also noticed a significant halo effect from having the Skincare Advisor in place, with skincare customers showing increased engagement with other areas of our e-commerce offering.

“We are now planning to extend IGS to other skincare brands that we offer, as well as other core areas of our business, including allergy and vitamin products. We believe this will be key in helping us build a truly world-class e-commerce experience in the long term.”

Review – Moto 360 3rd Gen. #Moto360 #Moto3603rdGen #Tech

The 3rd Gen Moto 360 is the latest on offer and vastly improved over the well received first model that came out some years ago and in short for me it takes me away from my phone more now which is not a bad thing and effectively acts as a detox tool for me with rich notifications. Having a companion device is handy for most if you can find one that is affordable as there is many out there today that are not cheap and you could say this falls into that category as is and it was missing one big feature which would make the sale easier and that is it is missing a speaker to take calls on and would probably detach me from my phone even more. It is now on sale for 219 euro which is good but at the full price of 299 it is harder to swallow but do check the pricing as it does vary.

 

The build quality is excellent here and a watch I have yet managed not to scratch the screen on  due to the corning gorrila glass 3 and stainless steel build which makes it a more robust watch compared to the plastic version 1 which I still have and it is more beefy looking with two buttons on the right and one being a dialler that turns to navigate through the menu set up which is cool but you can also do the same by touch on the screen,it is akin to apples digital crown if you will.

Spec wise it comes with the Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 3100 with 1GB RAM + 8GB Internal Memory,Bluetooth 4.2 and quick charge which is really good at 0-100% in 60 minutes with a 355mAh battery. The display is a 1.2″ Circular AMOLED (390×390) Full color always on display but has a bezel inside which takes up some screen estate which would have suited it better if not there I have seen smaller bezels on phones. You have GPS, NFC for google pay heart rate 3ATM water resistance.

On a whole the watch does deliver minus the usual Android wear bugs and for me has worked quite well and you can customise the watch as before with faces built in or like in my case I have used Facer but went back to the original watch face as I did with the first model, You can add information (tiles) to the screen to get the most use out of the watch too which again takes you away from your mobile phone and set what notifications you want this will impede on battery life too which is moderate but again this is down to the watch face you use and how much information is being sent to the phone and I went max out here because I want to spend less time on my phone and the fact you can directly respond to notifications on the watch makes it even better given there is limitations and a tiny keyboard you do have some predefined messages there that are brief but it does the job for me.

Yes you can screenshot your watch face by using the app which is handy for information or whatever the case might be for using it and a nice option to have at your disposal and you can see an array of images taken above of the OS and so on.

For me this is a great watch and the pricing depending on where and when you buy it and to compare it to others out there it has alot going for it but no stand out feature to buck the current trend and they missed out here by not having a speaker either, there is no wireless charging either and the design of the charging puck is rather odd with how the cable underneath was placed when it could of been easily just a plug in from the side and again proprietary charging which needs to go and that applies to most smartwatch makers and just make them USB/C.

OG MOTO 360
OG MOTO 360
3RD GEN
3RD GEN

This product was sent to us by Motorola with no compensation paid nor influence on my thoughts they are seeing the review the same time as you..

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Review – Neos Smart Leak and Smart Motion kit. #NeosSmartKits #Security #Tech

We have reviewed the much welcomed Neos  Security Camera last year here on techbuzz but they have some new additions to the family and are building an ecosystem and going forward Neos should look into outdoor camera to complete this and it would be an affordable win for the consumer.  Why I say this is  I have several systems in operation here and I just want one complete one with ONE app and not several but due to timing of products and availability and so it has not happened just yet and we have more new home security packages here to review and it is good timing due to the darker evenings and mornings soon approaching and due to the pandemic we all need to recheck out home security status.

Most of us have been at home and now work from home but there is demographic heading back to work and perhaps have forgotten to recharge the batteries and check their security system so go do it now. I have had this product prior release date and being a beta tester ran into issues but it is how it is so I could not give a real opinion but now I have the problems fixed I can and it is a win win for the consumer and simplicity is also a key factor in setting up..

 

 

These packs are great although some different configurations might be better to enhance the overall experience you could cover your house downstairs with 3/4 door sensors and cameras however this depends on your set up and you could buy separately these are small discreet cameras but everyone’s house if different and to have all doors covered would require more than one camera even though the motion sensor can pick up motion. More cameras are better, Speaking of NEOS should look into outside your house, prevention is better than cure and I feel they will look into this area if they dont well I give up ,if someone gets in they will do what they have to do and leave and at a cost but if they can be caught outside it leaves options open.

The leak detectors offer more though similar to MINUT POINT which has no cameras and again good idea but with this there is no visual evidence at hand to capture intruders. Having the leak detection though gives you a chance to act on an alert and placing them in the right place is important, I have moved into a new house and had water marks on the wall in my kitchen on the extension but they have seemed to have stopped so I placed the leak sensor there for now to see if anymore leaking was detected as the builder said it is the house settling which is plausible so i ran a test leaving them on top of doors just to see and kept giving me high temp warnings, It has been warm but you can adjust the parameters to fix this,now they are placed under places known for leaks in general and all is fine …

 

 

Notifications are quick which is important and no lag seen here the entry sensor kits and pir work quite well and deliver on what they are made for, entry sensors are quite handy as they can indicate the obvious and if placed right can also indicate if someone is at your door or trying to gain access, again I bring up the exterior cameras or even sensors NEOS should look into. Overall though this is a really great purchase to invest in and can only get better over time building on their ecosystem.

 

The Smart Leak Sensor Kit  is designed to detect a single drop of water, preventing small leaks from turning into big problems. It also alerts you to unexpected changes to your home with built-in temperature and humidity sensors. The Smart Motion Kit can capture movements with the Neos Smart Motion Sensor and make any household item smart, from your cat flap to the cookie jar, with its contact sensor. Both kits integrate with the Neos SmartCam, converting it into a  bridge so you can connect all your devices wirelessly and manage them from a single app to check up on your home from wherever you are in the world.

Neos Smart Leak Sensor Kit features:

  • 3x Leak Sensor

  • Built-in Temperature Sensor

  • Built-in Humidity Sensor

  • 1x Smart Bridge

  • Built-in battery Life Indicator

 

Neos Smart Motion Kit features:

  • 2x Open/Close Sensor

  • 1x Motion Sensor

  • 1x Smart Bridge

  • Built-in battery Life Indicator

You can find out more about Neos and its smart home technology here: https://shop.neos.co.uk

NEOS sent us this to review with no copy approval, compensation or influence and are seeing this the same time as you.

 

MedTech engineers help non-profit group develop emergency ventilator for use in the developing world. #MedTech #BostonScientific

Boston Scientific engineers have helped the Covid Response Team non-profit group develop an emergency ventilator that is targeted for use in the developing world as countries respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. The company is the latest member of the Irish Medtech Association to be spotlighted as part of its ongoing #MedtechGoodNews campaign.

Boston Scientific employees are also involved with a project called E-vent, which is focused on designing, fabricating and assembling a manual resuscitator that could potentially provide longer-term ventilation for patients.

Sinead Keogh, Director of the Irish Medtech Association said;

“The support for this not-for-profit initiative by Boston Scientific shows how Irish Medtech Association members are responding to needs of developing parts of the world and their populations that live there during the pandemic. The acute and ongoing shortage of ventilators in low income countries is humanitarian disaster and requires an urgent response. The Irish medtech sector, as a global leader, has made an important impact in its response to COVID-19. The Irish Medtech Association will continue to highlight how medtech leaders in Ireland are assisting the frontline fight against COVID-19 here, and across the world”.

Vice President Operations at Boston Scientific in Galway, James Lyons, said;

“We couldn’t be prouder of our teams at our Galway, Cork and Clonmel facilities and how they have responded to the needs of others during this crisis.  From volunteering to make PPE for local frontline workers, to helping others develop emergency medtech equipment for developing countries, our 5,000+ Irish employees have made an exceptional contribution to local, national and even international Covid-19 response efforts.”

Peaky Blinders Mastermind out today on PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC #PeakyBlinders #Gaming

The first ever videogame based on the award-winning television series Peaky Blinders – one of the most popular dramas on global TV in recent years- Peaky Blinders: Mastermind is out today on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The game is being published by Curve Digital and has been developed by award winning indie studio, FuturLab in collaboration with the creative and production teams behind Peaky Blinders, the independent production company Caryn Mandabach Productions.

 

 

Peaky Blinders: Mastermind is a puzzle-adventure game where players take on the roles of Tommy Shelby and his gang as they seek to take control of the streets of Birmingham in the early 20th century.

 

Set immediately before the events of the first season, players join the Shelby family’s criminal organisation as they unearth a sinister plot to put Tommy out of business. The game is designed to sync with Tommy’s talent for planning out complex scenarios in his head, with players setting out strategies by taking control of key members of the Shelby family down on the ground.

 

Peaky Blinders: Mastermind will allow players to set and rewind each character’s path in order to tune all of their actions for perfect coordination, tactically utilising characters and stealth to solve increasingly complex puzzles.

James Marsden, Founder, FuturLab said:

“After having the pleasure of working with this license, we’re super excited to see the hard work from all involved come to fruition today. Our concept came down to a simple idea at the heart of the show: The Soldier’s Minute; where everything in a battle can be decided. This idea inspired us to offer the player an opportunity to feel as smart and powerful as Tommy Shebly, coordinating all the Peaky Blinders to pull off daring acts in perfect sync..” 

Simon Byron, Publishing Director, Curve Digital added:

 

“There’s often scepticism about licensed titles, which is why we have been so delighted to work with FuturLab and their concept – The Soldier’s Minute – it felt like a fresh, innovative approach to how to design a licensed game, and was clearly a perfect fit for the franchise. We hope the game resonates with fans now that they can get their hands on the title.”

 

Caryn Mandabach Productions’ Jamie Glazebrook, executive producer of Peaky Blinders, said:

“James and his team at FuturLab found an ingenious way to take the DNA of Peaky Blinders and turn it into an utterly compelling game. I’m thrilled beyond measure that both fans of the show and players new to our world will finally be able to experience it for themselves.’

 

In Peaky Blinders: Mastermind players CAN: –

 

  • Witness the rise of Tommy Shelby as the true leader of the Peaky Blinders in early 20th century Birmingham
  • Utilise Tommy’s prowess for planning to set up complex scenarios
  • Control Tommy, Arthur, Polly and more on the ground as they pull off mission after mission

 

Peaky Blinders Season 1 to 5 are currently on Netflix in the UK. The fifth season launched on BBC One in autumn 2019 to its highest ratings yet.

 

Created and written by Steven Knight (Dirty Pretty Things, Eastern Promises and Locke), the multi-award-winning BBC One and Netflix series is produced by Peaky Blinders official brand owner Caryn Mandabach Productions and by Banijay UK’s Tiger Aspect Productions.

 

Endemol Shine Group represents a range of global ancillary rights for Peaky Blinders which is distributed by Endemol Shine across more than 180 countries.

Peaky Blinders: Mastermind is available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC (store.steampowered.com/app/1013310/Peaky_Blinders_Mastermind) from today..

Check out the latest Peaky Blinders: Mastermind trailer here: 

NordVPN’s tool launches cloud storage. #NordVPN #NordLocker #VPN #Cloud

NordLocker, the file encryption tool developed by NordSec, the company behind NordVPN, has introduced a cloud storage add-on. The tool sets new standards for the way cloud storage providers will treat user files in the future. The encryption tool has its own cloud storage feature offering all-around encryption of users’ data.

 

“NordLocker took a challenge to revise and turn round existing cloud storage practices. Encrypting files first and uploading them to the cloud of the same provider helps to avoid the involvement of third-party vendors. All that can be done with a single move of drag and drop,” says Oliver Noble, an encryption specialist at NordLocker.

 

User privacy is enhanced on both the device and in the cloud, as both share the same encryption standards. Moreover, the files are synchronized across all the devices of the user, but nobody besides the owner can access the data.

 

“NordLocker is not just another cloud storage. It is an encryption tool that offers cloud storage for your files. We believe it’s better. Most cloud storage solutions encrypt only the storage itself, leaving files behind,” says Oliver Noble.

 

Why one needs NordLocker

 

NordLocker is perfect both for personal use and handling work-related data. In the wrong hands, private files, such as photos, videos, cryptocurrencies, notes, and other types of data, can be viewed or stolen.

 

“In 2017, pictures of A-list celebrities were leaked from their iCloud. No compromising pictures would have reached the public eye if the files had been encrypted,” said Oliver Noble.

 

Beside personal use, NordLocker is a must-have for companies storing their clients’ financial, legal, or medical records or deal with any other confidential information. In case of a breach, the encrypted data remains safe and private. That’s because NordLocker’s cryptosystem uses the most advanced ciphers and principles, featuring Argon2, AES-256, and ECC (with XChaCha20, EdDSA, and Poly1305).

 

NordLocker features zero-knowledge privacy. “Your data is not our business. Our encryption system is designed in a way that prevents us from seeing what you keep,” says Oliver Noble.

 

NordLocker’s main features:

 

  • Drag-and-drop encryption
  • Protection with a single master password
  • Confidential cross-platform synchronization
  • Encrypted files can be stored on the computer or in the cloud
  • Accessible on an unlimited number of devices
  • Powerful state-of-the-art encryption (AES-256, ECC, Argon2)
  • Zero-knowledge architecture

 

Running on both Windows and macOS, NordLocker supports files of any type. With a free version of NordLocker, users get 3GB of cloud storage. Premium users can enjoy 500GB of encrypted cloud storage. NordLocker’s business solution has free and paid versions as well.

 

With the introduction of cloud storage in its file encryption tool, NordSec strives to provide an all-around cybersecurity package. Last year, the company launched a business VPN solution NordVPN Teams and a password manager NordPass.

a16z Backed NEAR Protocol Launches Main-Net With Dapp Studio Virtually Human. #Blockchain #Gaming #VHS #NEAR

Australian-based digital entertainment startup Virtually Human Studio partners with NEAR, a sophisticated decentralised platform revolutionizing the culture of ownership, programming and application deployment on the blockchain.

 

The partnership allows VHS to launch its highly anticipated ZEST Play Platform (ZEST) using NEAR’s Mainnet built by an award-winning team of champion programmers and backed by more than a dozen highly reputable venture capital firms such as a16z and Pantera Capital. 

 

As the first mainnet product to launch on NEAR’s blockchain, ZEST will open the door for VHS’s ZED RUN, an immersive digital horse racing game which has already amassed a community of thousands, including the partnership of world-famous Esports company Unikrn, co-founded by the creator of Microsoft Ventures Rahul Sood.

 

Co-founder of VHS Rob Salha says, “As humans, we are naturally drawn to entertainment. Using emerging technology like the blockchain allows us to create new experiences never before seen. We are building entertaining and engaging experiences that let real people enjoy the blockchain without having to navigate its technical hurdles and complexities.”

 

Together, VHS and NEAR are pursuing new developments for non-fungible token (NFT) based projects which advocate the swift adoption of blockchain-based products like ZEST, improving user accessibility and growing new communities.

 

Peter DePaulo, Head of Developer Experience at NEAR states, “The team at VHS moves fast and we are excited for what else we can create with them. We are aligned on the idea that the development of good products should be user-first and market driven. In essence, build what people actually want and use underpinning technology like NEAR to eliminate technical complexity. We are passionate about supporting creators like VHS with the tools to move at lighting speed and deliver experiences that exceed people’s expectations. That is what we do here at NEAR, and it’s what we plan to continue on doing.” 

 

Gaming on the blockchain is set to see explosive growth and is poised to be one of the fastest growing sectors in digital entertainment. The partnership between NEAR and VHS represents this movement by building customer facing applications that attract real users, through digital entertainment. Recognising that innovation requires a united front, VHS and NEAR will continue to define what enriching experiences on the blockchain can be. 

Urbanista launch the Urbanista Stockholm Plus True Wireless #Urbanista #StockholmPlus #TWS

Urbanista, the Swedish lifestyle audio brand, launches Stockholm Plus, the next generation of true wireless sound. Remaining truly wireless, the Stockholm Plus earphones are a new and improved update to the original and popular Stockholm earphones, which were launched in 2019 to challenge the true wireless market.

Urbanista Stockholm Plus in Titanium

Stockholm Plus are designed for life in motion and feature an increased total playtime of 20+ hours, intuitive volume & music touch controls and a redesigned charging case with a dedicated reset button and a LED battery indicator holding up to 5 charges – empowering you with maximum freedom on the go.

Priced at £69 / SEK799 / EUR69 / USD69 MSRP, Urbanista Stockholm Plus is available in five stylish colours and boasts full compatibility with iOS and Android devices.

RELOAD THE SOUND

Acoustic audio engineer Axel Grell, a sound industry expert, has worked on a number of products in the Urbanista portfolio, including redefining the sound for Stockholm Plus. Axel has developed the audio experience for Stockholm Plus with new drivers, chipset and microphones. The result is a sleek set of earphones that boast a stunning sound –  no matter if you’re seeking an immersive music experience or amazing audio clarity for your podcast. The carefully designed earphones are made for a secure and comfortable fit and for taking calls on the go, the microphones allow your voice to cut through loud and clear. Stockholm Plus features a noise-cancelling dual-microphone on both earbuds to create an optimal audio experience in any setting, making them ideal for both office and personal use.

 

RELOAD THE POWER

Stockholm Plus features an increased 20+ hours total playtime and a redesigned compact and lightweight charging case with an LED battery indicator holding up to 5 charges, setting you up with a maximum sense of wireless freedom on a long-haul flight or train ride so that the headphones fit into your lifestyle, not the other way around. The now splash-friendly IPX4 earphones work for you on the beach or during a rainy run, giving you the opportunity to enjoy your day without any disruptions. 

 

RELOAD THE CONTROL
Remain in charge with Stockholm Plus; its intuitive touch controls allow you to manage incoming calls and music by just the tap of your finger. Or, go hands-free with voice assistance, compatible with both Siri & Google Now. The latest in 5.0 Bluetooth connectivity means Stockholm Plus is compatible with your iOS, Android or Windows device.

Express your own sense of style – Stockholm Plus comes in a set of attractive colours, including Midnight Black, Fluffy Cloud, Rose Gold, Olive Green and Titanium. The product is available now at https://www.urbanista.com/stockholm-plus and authorised retailers globally.

Anders Andreen, Urbanista CEO, comments: “Although we celebrate our ten-year anniversary this year, we remain a young, agile and ambitious team who are always pushing for more and that is why we launched Stockholm Plus. The original Stockholm product proved to be a very successful venture into the true wireless market, and it made our business what it is today. Stockholm Plus comes along as the second generation and we are proud to say it is a smarter and more stylish update to the original.”

 

Urbanista Stockholm Plus key features

  • 20 hours total playtime 
  • 3.5 hours playtime 
  • Bluetooth 5.0 
  • IPX4 protected 
  • Type C charging 
  • Stereo phone calls 
  • Voice and music controls 
  • Touch control 
  • Voice assistant (Siri and Google Assistant) 
  • Compatible with iOS, Android and Windows devices
  • Slim, colour matches charging case with LED battery indicators 
  • Charging case reset button