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Qualtrics Opens New EMEA Headquarters in Dublin City Centre

Qualtrics, the leader and creator of the experience management category, today announced it has opened its new Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) headquarters in Dublin City Centre, which will feature an XM Innovation Centre focused on AI.

The EMEA headquarters, at Costello House on Clarendon Row in the heart of the city, was officially opened today by Brad Anderson, President of Products and Engineering at Qualtrics, and Simon Coveney, Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment.

The opening of the state-of-the-art building marks 10 years of investment and expansion in Ireland by Qualtrics, since the US-headquartered company set up a Dublin base as its first office outside of the United States in 2013. Costello House is Qualtrics’ largest office in EMEA and the base for the company to target further international expansion.

The Dublin office will also house a planned R&D XM Innovation Centre. Building on the strong engineering presence in Dublin, the new centre will serve as a centre of excellence dedicated to creating innovations leveraging AI, machine learning and natural language processing amongst other technologies. The facility will bring together industry experts to shape the future of experience management.

Costello House has capacity for over 500 employees and an immersive Executive Briefing Centre for customers from across EMEA to reimagine experience management for their business. The space boasts impressive features including an employee enablement hub, gym, wellness studio and pub. Qualtrics currently employs almost 400 people in Dublin and is continuing to hire locally.

“The depth of talent we are able to access in Ireland makes it a perfect place for our EMEA headquarters,” said Brad Anderson, President of Products and Engineering at Qualtrics. “As we continue to build across EMEA, the XM Innovation Centre will be central to our ability to drive innovation with unrivalled uses of new technologies to deliver exceptional experiences to organisations worldwide.”

Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Simon Coveney T.D. said: “I warmly welcome this announcement from Qualtrics as they open their new EMEA HQ in Dublin city centre. Qualtrics is a world renowned leader in Experience Management and this highlights that we are attracting the best companies to our shores. With the new office capacity allowing for growth from 400 – 500 staff, this is also hugely positive and welcome news. Congratulations to all the team at Qualtrics on this expansion and indeed their 10 year milestone in Ireland.”

Michael Lohan, CEO of IDA Ireland, said: “Qualtrics’ new EMEA HQ in Dublin and plans for an innovation centre is a testament to the strength of the Irish talent pool. The company’s growth trajectory since it established in Ireland over 10 years ago signals confidence in the conditions that Ireland offers large scale companies. I wish Qualtrics continued success over the coming years.’’

Qualtrics EMEA HQ facts:

The Qualtrics EMEA headquarters, Costello House, is named after the late Dermot Costello, who established Qualtrics in Ireland and led its European business before sadly passing away from cancer in 2018, age 49. Qualtrics established and supports 5 For The Fight, a global non-profit dedicated to ending cancer. In Ireland, Qualtrics works closely with the medical research charity Breakthrough Cancer Research.

The Qualtrics EMEA headquarters incorporates a purpose-built new office space into Qualtrics’ previous office, doubling the size of the facility and introducing many new amenities including a gym, yoga studio, games room and on-site masseuse. The canteen and meeting space, The Field, has floor-and-a-half height ceilings and the building includes Dermot’s Pub, which was moved and restored from Qualtrics previous office.

Costello House stats:

– 1.2km of cabling in the building

– 138 energy-efficient bulbs in reception

– 361 people worked on site during construction

– 63 meeting rooms and break-out spaces

– capacity for 233 people seated in The Field

Useful Information You Should Know About Virtual Desktop Infrastructure

With virtualization technologies increasing in popularity over the past few years due to their versatile capabilities and cost-benefits, VDI has become a much sought-after solution. Whether you’re just starting your journey into virtualization or already familiar with building a successful environment, understanding what VDI entails can go a long way in helping you achieve your goals.

This article will provide you with all the essential information you need about VDI so that you can make informed decisions when integrating it into your own enterprise architecture.

What is Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)?

Virtual Desktop Infrastructure, also known as VDI, is a technology that allows users to access a virtual desktop environment from any device, regardless of its operating system.

Rather than having a physical computer, users can log into a virtual desktop that is hosted on a server, giving them access to all of their necessary applications, documents, and settings. If you would like to know more about VDI management and how to incorporate this technology into your business, look no further than this guide! Overall, it’s clear that VDI has revolutionized the way businesses approach flexibility and mobility, as a user can now work from any device and receive the same experience as if they were using their desktop computer.

With VDI, companies can save money on hardware and software costs, improve security, and increase productivity by providing employees with a seamless and consistent desktop experience.

Benefits of VDI

It’s no secret that VDI has become an increasingly popular topic of discussion in recent years, thanks to its many benefits. Besides reducing IT costs significantly, here are some significant advantages you should look out for:

 

  • Flexibility – it allows employees to access their desktops from anywhere, on any device. This can greatly improve productivity and enable remote work.
  • Enhanced security —  as all data is stored on centralized servers rather than individual devices.
  • Reduced maintenance — since all desktops are virtual, IT teams no longer need to spend time and money on maintaining hardware or software.
  • Scalability — VDI can be scaled easily and quickly as user needs change over time.
  • Improved performance — as there is less hardware and software installed, virtual desktops can perform better than physical ones.

Challenges of VDI

Despite its many benefits, VDI is, of course, not without its challenges. And these include:

 

  • Finding the right balance between user demand and system performance.
  • Managing and securing data across multiple devices and locations.
  • Maintaining all the hardware and software required for VDI can be costly and complex.

 

Nevertheless, with the right planning and management tools, organizations can easily overcome these challenges and reap the benefits of a robust and scalable VDI infrastructure.

How to Deploy VDI for Your Business

Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) can be a lifesaver for businesses looking to streamline their IT infrastructure and improve productivity. By deploying VDI, employees can access their desktops from anywhere, using any device, without compromising security or performance. But how do you get started? Here are a few steps you should be aware of.

Assess Your IT Needs

First and foremost, assess your needs and determine the best VDI solution for your business. There are many options available, from in-house deployments to cloud-based solutions, each with its own unique benefits and drawbacks.

Make Your Choice

Carefully weigh the options mentioned above and choose the one that best fits your budget, security requirements, and business goals. Now, that you finally made your choice, it’s time to develop an implementation plan — choose the right hardware and software, set up the necessary security protocols, and create a timeline for deployment.

Test Your Solution

Don’t forget to thoroughly test it before deployment to ensure a smooth rollout and minimal disruption to your employees. With the right preparation and planning, VDI can be an effective solution for businesses of all sizes looking to improve their IT infrastructure. 

Securing VDI and Ensuring Network Availability

Businesses rely on VDI to centralize data and provide secure access for their employees, but this creates a single point of entry for cyberattacks. As a result, companies need to implement measures to protect their VDI from unwanted network traffic or unauthorized access.

At the same time, they must also ensure the availability of their network and VDI systems, which means monitoring them closely for any signs of downtime or disruptions. By taking proactive steps to secure their VDI and maintain network availability, businesses can enjoy the many benefits of this powerful technology without the risk.

 

Virtual Desktop Infrastructure is a great way for businesses to deploy and manage secure digital workspaces in the cloud. It enables IT teams to better manage end-user experiences, reduce operational costs, and accelerate deployment times.

To fully maximize the potential of VDI in any organization, an IT team needs to adopt best practices when deploying VDI and establish clear protocols for securing networks and monitoring user performance. With these procedures in place, businesses can take full advantage of VDI’s numerous benefits which will ultimately contribute to increased organizational efficiency and productivity.

 

Tech Review – Otterbox Commuter case for the Google Pixel 7a

Otterbox is a well known case brand who has protected devices for many years and we of course tried and tested many which have been popular here and on our YouTube channel. So we went and bought our own commuter case for the Google Pixel 7a and check it out.

The case itself is of course robust and has a dual layer and all corners are protected on the device itself, the edges offers a nice grip whilst the back of the case is up for discussion being mostly slippy with two rubberised parts either side which is also grippy, the keys are slightly raised and work well and the front of the device has a decent lip tapering off either end to protect the screen face down. The case does allow wireless charging which is great and works fine. The camera lens is certainly well protected here and the device can be placed down on its rear of face without worrying about the screen or camera lens being marked.  All ports are accessible and the charging port has a protective flap to ensure no dirt or dust gets in, check the video below for a close up look what you get for your money and stay tuned for more case reviews for the Google Pixel 7a

Features

  • Lasting antimicrobial technology helps protect case exterior against many common bacteria*
  • Case is infused with silver-based additive that continually blocks microbial growth
  • Made with more than 35% recycled plastic
  • Thin, pocket-friendly case slips in and out of pockets easily
  • Dual layer, soft inner slipcover and hard outer shell absorb and deflect impacts
  • Wireless charging compatible
  • Secure grip for confident handling
  • Port covers block dirt, dust and lint from getting into jacks and ports
  • Raised edge protects camera and screen
  • DROP+ | 3X as many drops as military standard (MIL-STD-810G 516.6)
  • Hassle-free customer experience

Video review

The Heritage Council joins the National Museum of Ireland and participating local authorities in funding the digitisation of Ireland’s community archives, through iCAN

An event is being held in Wicklow today to mark a new chapter for the award-winning Irish Community Archive Network (iCAN), the leading organisation championing and supporting community archives in Ireland.

Since 2009, iCAN has supported the creation of 33 online digital archives in Clare, Cork, Galway, Mayo and Wicklow, and there are three more currently in development. Over 180 volunteers are involved in managing and supporting the existing community archives.

iCAN was established by the National Museum of Ireland and has been developed in partnership with participating local authority Heritage Officers and with support from Creative Ireland*. Today, the Heritage Council is joining iCAN as a new funding partner, which will facilitate an expansion of the initiative and the iCAN team. Together, they have ambitions to support the development of at least 80 digital archives across Ireland by 2028.

Cork County Council is the latest local authority to partner with iCAN. Having joined the network last year and taken part in training over the last few months, a new portal for County  Cork will be unveiled today. www.heritagecork.org will be home to four digital community archives supported by iCAN – Bere Island Projects Group, Kilmurry Heritage Group, Kilshannig Heritage Society and Youghal Community Archives.

iCAN community archive websites are contributory, which means that anyone, anywhere in the world can contribute their photos, maps, letters, records, stories and documents to help build the collections. As well as documenting information about local heritage sites, traditions and well-known local people, the archives are also a valuable source for genealogy and ancestry projects.

Many of the archives also include oral histories and videos and valuable resources such as local ‘census’ documents dating from before the Famine, and visitors can access digital and searchable archives relating to specific graveyards, townlands, and even houses – which in turn gives a unique and valuable insight into family records.  One initiative, which is part of the Clarecastle & Ballyea Heritage archive, is called ‘Who’s been living in my house’ and is unique in Ireland in that it has digitised ‘cancelled books’ or valuation office records – allowing visitors to search who lived in houses throughout the 49 townlands in Clarecastle, County Clare, between 1855 and 1970.

The diaspora uses the iCAN community archives to connect with local groups, who in turn assist with their family history enquiries. These connections frequently result in visits to Ireland with the local group bringing visitors to ancestral homes and graves and re-connecting them with unknown or lost family members.

Several of the archives also have volunteers who are based abroad in countries such the US and Australia. The iCAN network has been visited 2,244,000 times by visitors from 215 countries, or 16,000 cities, across the world – more than 5,750,000 pages of Irish heritage content have been explored.

Members of the iCAN network from around the country are gathering in the Brockagh Resource Centre in Laragh, Co Wicklow today to celebrate the continued expansion of the network and the launch of Heritage Cork. They will also hear from keynote speaker, author, and oral historian Tomás Mac Conmara.

Director of the National Museum of Ireland, Lynn Scarff said; “Inclusivity and collaboration are at the core of iCAN, by recognising collective ownership and empowering local communities to document their own history, heritage, and culture on digital platforms. We are ambitious to support the growth of iCAN nationwide because every community deserves the opportunity to build their own digital archive that recognises the unique value of these resources both for the community and historians into the future. Much of this material is either in people’s homes, memories or in resources unique to their local community – so they are uniquely placed to record it and preserve if for future generations.”

Chief Executive of the Heritage Council, Virginia Teehan, said: “Volunteer archivists can so often be the unsung heroes of a community, doing incredible work to safeguard knowledge, collections, stories and local history. The information they gather and preserve is crucial in providing people with a broader sense of themselves and where they come from, and The Heritage Council is proud to be in position to contribute to this important work.”

Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Danny Collins said; Cork County Council is very proud to launch our new Heritage Cork portal today. This website will be home to the four digital community archives in Cork that are part of the iCAN network which not only provides a secure and permanent online presence but also gives deserved recognition to the tremendous work being done by these groups to document and preserve their local heritage. The training and support provided by iCAN is wonderful and we are delighted to partner with them on this important initiative.”

Lorna Elms, Development Officer with iCAN, said; “iCAN provides volunteers with practical and technical training to support them as they establish a digital archive for their local community. The work being carried out by volunteers around the country to create and maintain these rich repositories is so valuable. They’re documenting local history and heritage in a special way that brings people from all generations together to celebrate, record and preserve their shared history, and to enjoy a shared pride of place.”

In 2020, iCAN was awarded the ‘Best Network of Archives Award’ at the highly competitive UK and Ireland Community Archive and Heritage Group (CAHG) Annual Awards. Individual members of the iCAN network have also been the recipients of county, national and international awards for their heritage work and projects.

Members of the public are invited to visit, contribute to and to volunteer with the digital archives in the Irish Community Archive Network (iCAN). The full list of archives is available at www.ouririshheritage.org

Tile integrates with Life360 as location app announces 64% increase in UK paid membership

Life360, the family locator app and safety membership platform, has today announced a 64% growth in UK premium members over the last year, alongside a range of new features included in its free membership offering, rolling out over the next weeks. This includes further integration with Tile, the leading Bluetooth tracker brand it acquired in 2021.

Used by more than three million people in the UK and 50 million people worldwide, Life360 offers families peace of mind by allowing them to coordinate daily activities in real time, find important items, stay connected with those who matter most, and assist in emergencies.

The Tile integration allows Life360 users’ entire “Circle” of family and friends to see the location of important items within their Life360 map. Life360 members will automatically be able to see Tile and Tile-enabled products’ last reported location, so everyone in their Circle can easily locate shared items or help each other retrieve something that’s been misplaced. Tiles can be attached to everyday essentials like bikes, keys, wallets, bags, and more.

Life 360 existing features include; advanced intelligent location sharing between Circle (group) members through Place Alerts, which send a push notification when members leave or arrive at a designated location; Check-ins, which allow a user to send their location via push notification instantly to every member in their Circle and Family Driving Reports, which allow families to see how (and what) drivers are doing behind the wheel to encourage safe habits and more.

Other new free features unveiled today include:

Free Crash Detection, which notifies Circle members and emergency contacts when Life360 detects they are in a car accident. If help is needed or the member doesn’t respond within a five-minute grace period, all Circle members and emergency contacts are notified via a text message with the user’s exact location. The app notification will also play a unique sound on the phone that will repeat for either 10 minutes or until the notification is acted upon. Of course, no one ever expects to be in a car crash, but the truth is that they happen more often than you might think and the time it takes to get help is critical.

Enhanced SOS, which means that after triggering an SOS Alert, a 10 second countdown will begin, after which Life360 will call and text all Circle members and emergency contacts for the Circle the alert was triggered in. Circle members will also receive a push notification. The phone call and text message will say where the user was when the SOS Alert was triggered. SOS alerts are available to all Life360 users, meaning parents of all ages, including new drivers and university students, can be reassured that if a loved one requires emergency assistance but can’t contact 999 because they are unable to talk on the phone, Life360 can help.

David Rice, Life360’s International GM and CSO, said: “There’s a reason why one in eleven UK families already use Life360. The launch of these new services form part of our vision to expand our offering in the UK and to help better connect and protect the people and things that matter most.

“Members can now expand their Circle to include items using Tile and these services combined feed into our mission to deliver safety options for families and their things. So whether you’re retrieving keys lost down the back of the sofa with Tile, or sending your teen driver immediate help following Life360’s crash detection, the ability to confirm the people and things that matter most are safe and accounted for and takes the stress out of everyday life.”

As a top 25 iOS app in the UK, Life360 will be introducing more additional features to the UK market over the coming months.

For more information on Life360, visit www.life360.com.

Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking (SNS JU) to participate in the 2023 EuCNC & 6G Summit Event

The Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking (SNS JU) is proud to announce its participation in the upcoming European Conference on Networks and Communications (EuCNC) and 6G Summit joint event in Gothenburg, Sweden, from 6-9 June 2023. This event will bring together experts in the field of networks and communications from across the world to discuss the latest research and innovations in 5G, 6G and future communications systems.

Launched in 2022, the Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking (SNS JU) is an EU funding body that drives research and innovation in the field of smart networks and services, with the ultimate goal of enhancing the digital infrastructure of the future and building Europe’s leadership in this area. The SNS JU currently supports 35 Research and Innovation (R&I) projects across 9 key technological areas and with over €250 million of investment. These ongoing projects are now reaching milestones in their respective fields. Some 25 more projects should start at the beginning of 2024.

The SNS JU was instrumental in advancing the field of networks and services – particularly in the context of the upcoming 6G technology. It works closely with the 5G Public-Private Partnership (5G PPP) to ensure a seamless transition from 5G to 6G, with the aim of creating a robust and reliable digital infrastructure in Europe.
The 2023 EuCNC & 6G Summit focuses on all aspects of telecommunications ranging from 5G deployment and mobile Internet of Things (IoT) to 6G exploration and future communications systems and networks, bringing together cutting-edge research, and world-renowned industries and businesses. In past editions, the event has attracted over 1,300 delegates from 40 countries and featured over 70 exhibitors.

Director for Future Networks at the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Communications Networks, Content and Technology (DG CONNECT) Pearse O’Donohue will open the event.
“We are all using 4G. 5G is being introduced. And 6G is something that is coming at the end of the decade. So it is important that we already start the research in this area, so we make sure we have the necessary technology ready for our economy, services and our society”, Peter Stuckmann, Interim Executive Director of the SNS JU stated in a recent interview.

Colin Willcock, Chairman of the SNS JU Governing Board and the 6G Industry Association (6G-IA) will also participate in the event. He underlines “what is unique about the SNS JU is that it’s a Public Private Partnership”. Indeed, funding for the SNS JU comes from both the public side (European Commission) and the private (European industry). “This way, we make sure we look at the right problems, so we create the right technology for European industry going forward”, Willcock concluded.
SNS projects will present their latest developments at the event. The full programme and speakers can be found here: https://www.eucnc.eu/programme/

IT recycling company Vyta announces 100 new jobs and €6.4 million investment

Vyta Group, Ireland’s leading secure IT recycling company, today announces that it will create 100 new jobs over the next two-and-a-half years. The company, which plays an essential role in helping businesses to reduce the carbon footprint of their IT equipment, will grow its staff base from 120 to a team of 220 by the end of 2025.

The jobs come on the back of a €6.4M investment from the group and will support Vyta’s rapid growth. The company collects, refurbishes, recycles and resells retired IT equipment while ensuring complete data destruction for data-bearing items. In doing so, it protects organisations against data leaks while also contributing to the circular economy and therefore reducing businesses’ environmental impact. As businesses strive to meet stringent sustainability targets, while complying with data regulations, Vyta has seen increased demand for its services.

The new roles will span a range of departments within the business including finance, marketing, customer experience, service delivery, business development, operations, logistics, compliance, engineering, retail and business support. The positions will be located across all three of Vyta’s sites in Dublin, Belfast and Essex.

The €6.4M investment will also enable Vyta to add to its fleet of collection and shredding vehicles as demand grows. The company carries out ultra-secure collection of retired IT equipment across Ireland, the UK and the EU, with equipment and vehicles fully tracked throughout their journey. The company’s mobile shredding service, DiskShred, meanwhile, can shred items into pieces as small as 6mm to ensure data and old storage media is completely destroyed onsite.

In addition to an increase in headcount within Vyta’s service delivery team, the investment also covers a new Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system which is enabling the business development and account management teams to better support a growing client base across the UK and Europe.

In addition to strong organic growth, Vyta is currently building on its market position by seeking to acquire like-minded IT asset disposition (ITAD) companies across Europe. The company recently acquired the Essex-based ITAD, FGD, following a €13M investment from MML Growth Capital Partners Ireland.

Vyta is the most-accredited ITAD provider in Ireland and the UK, and it holds the fourth-highest ranking in the world from global IT asset disposal standards body, ADISA. It is the only Irish company to achieve both the ADISA and R2 certifications for responsible and secure IT recycling.

Philip McMichael, founder and CEO, Vyta Group, said: “Undoubtedly, 2022 was an exciting year for Vyta, having enjoyed significant growth and with the completion of the FGD acquisition. In 2023, we want to build on that and drive further expansion across not only Ireland and the UK, but further afield in Europe.

 “In order to achieve these ambitious growth plans, we need to invest in the business and hire more people. Our team will enable us stand out in what is a highly competitive market, allowing us to adhere to most stringent industry standards, and help us maintain our commitment to delivering the best customer service in the industry.

 In turn, it will also allow us to make strides towards our wider business aims including consolidating our market share, becoming the best-in-class ITAD services provider in Europe, and growing the circular economy.”

Audioscenic Announces Amphi – 3D Audio Beamforming Technology for Windows OS

Audioscenic, developers of innovative 3D audio beamforming technology, today announce the launch of the Amphi Windows Suite, a set of software packages that integrates the company’s Award-winning spatial audio technology into currently available laptop and desktop systems. Audioscenic will be demoing this technology at the Computex 2023 show in Taipei, Taiwan from Tuesday, May 30th to Friday, June 2nd.

“This is a major announcement for Audioscenic as it is a crucial next step in our goal of making spatial audio technology as accessible to consumers as possible without adding any additional hardware,” said Audioscenic CTO Marcos Simón. “Any Windows device with two speakers or more is now capable of a dramatically improved spatial audio experience without headphones, thus allowing consumers to better enjoy the immersive audio available in today’s games, films, and music.”

The software packages include an AI-powered head tracking app that utilises the built-in camera of a laptop to monitor the position of the user’s head in real-time and direct the audio beams accordingly, a control GUI that tailors the experience based on the type of media being consumed and also provides EQ control, and APO software that integrates Audioscenic processing in the Windows environment. Combined, the package provides hardware developers with a powerful tool to sculpt an individualised spatial audio experience for users utilising the existing infrastructure of commonly available laptop and desktop computers. Audioscenic initially debuted a version of this technology integrated into the Razer Leviathan V2 Pro soundbar at CES 2023 where it captured 12 ‘Best of CES’ awards. The Amphi Windows Suite expands the footprint of this technology dramatically and sets the stage for the next generation of integrations into consumer products.

Image: Left, David Monteith. Right, Marcos Simon

“We’re proud of how our company has grown within the last year and are ambitiously pursuing the next generation of our technology within the consumer computing sphere,” said Audioscenic’s CEO David Monteith. “We are very excited at the possibilities that this new software package presents to potential hardware partners, and look forward to seeing how implementing it accordingly will create a new heightened spatial audio experience for consumers around the world.”

For more information about Audioscenic, please click here.

SKULLCANDY Unveils “ALL LOVE” Headphones Ahead Of Pride Month In Support Of LGBTQIA+ Community

Skullcandy announced today its limited-edition “All Love”  Crusher Evo Headphones in partnership with To Write Love on Her Arms (TWLOHA), a nonprofit  movement dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people struggling with depression,  addiction, self-injury and suicide. The limited-edition headphones feature a Pride-inspired  

colorway designed to celebrate all love, all year long. The Skullcandy “All Love” Edition Crusher  Evo headphones will begin selling May 30, exclusively on Skullcandy.com. A portion of proceeds will  help To Write Love on Her Arms fund mental health support programs designed specifically for the  LGBTQIA+ community. 

“Skullcandy actively champions mental health, with a focus on supporting programs dedicated to  the LGBTQ+ community during this time of year,” said Justin Regan, VP of Marketing, Skullcandy.  “Through our longstanding partnership with To Write Love on Her Arms we’re able to raise  awareness, provide critical mental health resources and advocate alongside the LGBTQIA+  community.” 

The LGBTQIA+ community faces higher-than-average rates of depression, PTSD and anxiety  disorder. TWLOHA is dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people struggling with these  and other trauma and stress-related conditions. Skullcandy has been a consistent partner with  TWLOHA for over three years, and to date, the company has donated over $100,000 for the no profit  organization. Last year’s Inequality Crusher headphones alone helped raise over $50,000 for the  organization’s LGBTQIA+ focused assistance. 

Tech specs tied to each of the Skullcandy “All Love” Edition headphones include: 

Skullcandy “All Love” Edition Crusher Evo Wireless Headphones – £179.99 MSRP 

  • 40 hours total battery + Rapid Charge 
  • Crusher adjustable Sensory Bass 
  • Personal Sound via Skullcandy App 
  • Call, track and volume control via touch controls 
  • Built-in Tile Finding Technology 
  • Flat-folding and collapsible 

To Write Love on Her Arms exists to encourage, inform, inspire, and also to invest directly into  treatment and recovery. For more information, please visit twloha.com. 

For more limited-edition offerings, visit The Workshop — the home of Skullcandy’s exclusive  collaborations, limited run designs, and custom audio products.