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Back to school R&R with Homedics and House of Marley

With the kids back to school and the house a bit quieter, mums and dads can enjoy some well-deserved down time with at-home pampering products from health and wellness brand Homedics. Couple this with tunes played through audio tech from eco-friendly audio brand House of Marley and you really do have all you need for the perfect chilled child-free afternoon!

HEALTHY BODY, HEALTHY MIND

HoMedics Pro Physio Massage Gun – RRP £299.99

Available from: homedics.co.uk, Argos, Amazon

This massage gun can be used before or after working out – or simply to enjoy a focused massage. Featuring Tru Heat technology, the gun’s head can heat up to 47⁰C in under two minutes, providing relief to larger tissue areas, and promoting blood flow to the affected areas. It’s rechargeable, lightweight, cordless and comes with six interchangeable heads to ensure all muscles can be targeted. What’s more, the gun provides one and a half hours of run time, and you can switch between three intensity settings via a twist control at the base of the handle.

STRETCH THE TENSION AWAY

HoMedics STRETCH+ HEAT – RRP £299.99

Available from: homedics.co.uk, QVC, Amazon

The Stretch Range is a series of back stretching mats inspired by yoga. The STRETCH + HEAT leads the body through a series of carefully choreographed treatments designed to recreate yoga inspired movements by inflating and deflating 7 precise-controlled air chambers. HoMedics has added TruHeat technology to the STRETCH + HEAT to enhance the experience and invigorate your body or relax you after a long day. Choose the program best suited to your needs and let the STRETCH + HEAT take your body through your precisely controlled program.

AT HOME SPA TREATMENT

HoMedics Nano Facial Steamer – RRP £79.99

Available from: Homedics.co.uk, ,
Finer than regular steam, the nano sized steam particles penetrate deeper into the outer layer of skin, opening up pores. Opening pores often softens blackheads, making them easier to remove. You can also achieve better absorption of your skin care products with your new Nano Facial Steamer. Its elegant design compromising of a compact, portable base unit with an easy-to-remove travel strap makes the HoMedics Nano Facial Steamer an innovative upgrade compared to traditional facial steamers. Suitable for all skin types, be precise with the cosmetic mirror panel on your Nano Facial Steamer.

NOISE CANCELLATION NEEDED

House of Marley Redemption ANC 2 – RRP £149.99

Take your listening experience to a whole new level with the Redemption ANC 2. Experience full customisation of your sound profile (EQ), pairing name, and customised touch controls with the House of Marley app. With innovative features such as Active Noise Cancellation, Echo Noise Cancellation and Audio Passthrough mode, these earbuds empower you to have full control of your music.

WHILE THE KIDS ARE AWAY…

Get Together 2 Bluetooth Speaker– RRP £249.99

Offering smooth acoustics and an impressive bass output, the latest addition to Marley’s line-up promises 15 hours of playtime – so you can enjoy your go-to playlists wherever you are. Featuring quick-charge technology, three EQ modes and a multipair setting, the Get Together 2 Mini speaker seamlessly connects to the entire Get Together 2 range for even bigger stereo sound. Built to withstand the elements, the Get Together 2 Mini speaker is water and dust-resistant, while upholding the classic bamboo accents House of Marley is known for.

Can you lead Lionel Messi to a maiden FIFA World Cup Victory on FIFA 23?

The final installment of the EA Sports-made FIFA franchise is less than a month away, and anticipation for the world’s number one football simulation couldn’t be any higher. All of our favourite game modes will be there from the get-go, with the likes of Ultimate Team, Pro Clubs, and Career Mode all returning to our screens on September 27th. But there is one reason why the upcoming release is extra special, and that’s because, for the first time since the days of FIFA 98, the FIFA World Cup game mode will be available upon the game’s release. Oddschecker, which compares odds and provides free offers on the World Cup, has made Brazil the favourites for the showdown in the desert, but it’s the Seleção’s archrivals Argentina that we can’t wait to lead to glory. 

Back in 2014, Lionel Messi came the closest he ever has to lifting the biggest prize in the sport. The Albicelestes defeated the Netherlands and Belgium en route to the Rio de Janeiro showpiece, before Mario Gotze broke South American hearts in the Maracanã, bagging a 116th-minute winner and sealing a fourth FIFA World Cup trophy for Germany. 

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 Four years ago in Russia, the Argentinians were fancied once again. However, they barely managed to scrape through the group stages. They gave eventual winners France all they could handle in the second round, eventually losing out 4-3 in what was the game of the tournament, but a last-16 exit was less than impressive. 

So, what about Qatar 2022? 

Lionel Messi – the greatest player of his generation and perhaps of all time – is now 35 years of age, and this winter’s World Cup will perhaps be his final appearance on the grandest stage. It would be a crying shame if the little genius bowed out without a solitary crown to his name. This is where you come in. 

It’s your job to get the best out of the great man and his Argentina teammates in Qatar. The likes of Angel di Maria, Paulo Dybala, and Lautaro Martinez should provide ample support to the Paris Saint-Germain superstar, allowing him enough creative outlets to shine. 

Should you accept the challenge, you will be leading out perhaps the most in-form team to pull on that famous blue and white shirt in some time. Last summer, it was di Maria’s goal that downed Brazil, on enemy territory, to secure Copa America glory, Messi’s first international trophy. The team followed that up by decimating European Champions Italy at Wembley in June to win the first Finalissima in 29 years. Can you go one better in Qatar and ensure that Messi brings the curtain down on a stellar international career in style? 

 

The 3 Steps to Successfully Develop a Play-to-Earn Game

Play-to-Earn games are designed to make the player feel rewarded for playing. This is done by rewarding the player with points that can be exchanged for rewards. The 3 steps to successfully develop a Play-to-Earn game are:

  1. Designing the game’s reward system
  2. Creating a compelling and engaging game experience
  3. Connecting the game with other players

What is a Play-to-Earn Game?

A play-to-earn game is a game that has an incentive for players to keep playing in order to earn rewards.

The incentive of these games is usually in the form of a virtual currency or points that can be redeemed for real-world items. These games are designed to help children learn about the world around them and how they can make money.

Play-to-earn games are becoming more popular in the gaming industry as well as education. They help children learn about money, finance, and business without requiring them to have any knowledge on these topics beforehand.

Step One: Creating a Session of Play

In this step, we will be setting up your first session. This is the first step in a three-step process to help you create a successful launch play.

In order to set up your first session, you need to decide on the following:

  • What type of game do you want?
  • How long should it last?
  • Who should participate?
  • What is the goal of the game?

Step Two: Involving Players in the Game’s Development Process

The first step in the play-to-earn game development services process is to involve players in the design process. 

The second step is to involve players in the game’s development process. This can be done through player feedback surveys, test play sessions, and user testing.

Involvement of players is important because they are the ones playing your game after all!

Step Three: Streamlining the Rewards System for an Autonomous Economy

We have to design an autonomous economy that incentivizes people to work autonomously for the benefit of society.

The first step in designing an autonomous economy is to come up with a model that incentivizes people to work autonomously for the benefit of society. This model can include designing incentives and disincentives, such as penalties and rewards.

Incentives can be as simple as giving people a chance to win money or other prizes when they complete certain tasks, while disincentives are things like giving people who don’t participate in the task negative consequences, like losing their job.

How to Create Your Own Play-to-Earn Game for Increased Engagement & Revenue

Play-to-Earn games are the best way to increase engagement and revenue. They are a fun way for users to learn about your product or service and earn rewards in return.

In this game, players can trade their personal data with the company in return for rewards. This increases engagement and revenue as players want to continue playing the game in order to collect more rewards.

There are many different ways that you can use Play-to-Earn games in your business, such as:

  • using it as an incentive program for customers who have not purchased from you yet
  • using it as a loyalty program for loyal customers
  • rewarding employees with points that they can redeem for discounts or other benefits

What is NFT Game Development Services

Unicsoft NFT Game Development Services is a gaming company with 10 years of experience in the game industry. They provide services such as game design, animation, and programming to game developers.

Unicsoft NFT Game Development Services https://unicsoft.com/blockchain-development/nft-game-development/ offers:

  • Game Design Services: Game design is a process of structuring the rules and gameplay mechanics of a game. It includes the creation and implementation of game worlds, characters, goals, level progression systems, items, power ups and more.
  • Animations Services: An animation is basically any motion that shows something in action or tells a story (from an artist ‘s perspective, not a computer’s). It is considered a form of live film with similar production processes and challenges.
  • Art Services: Art is any creative work that uses visual elements to express ideas and images.

Edifier W240TN earbuds first look

The latest earbuds from Edifier have just landed and today we are delighted to give you a first look at their piston inspired earbuds, with a n all new design, new designed case and cool LED light like what was found on the Neo buds pro make these and interesting affordable pair or earbuds,so if you have any questions feel free to ask as always and drop your comment on our social and YouTube in the interim.

$100 market, the W240TN true wireless earbuds with  Active Noise Cancellation have a range of exciting  features and continues Edifier’s signature design  language and stellar audio fidelity capabilities. Armed with Dual Dynamic Drivers (Φ6mm+Φ10mm)  the W240TN creates a wide sound field aimed at immersing listeners in their favourite songs. Compared to single drivers, the W240TN maintains delicate details  even at a high volume threshold and the hybrid ANC functions allow users to block out unwanted sounds and focus in on the music that makes them happy. With an industrial-chic, gunmetal black or white finish the W240TN is inspired by the shape of a robust piston head.

Edifier W240TN – techbuzzireland

Rugged yet trustworthy, the metallic design carries the legacy of the TWS1 Pro and  the finished product speaks volumes for Edifier’s pursuit of style. The result has an iconic  profile that balances modern lines with a retro, almost 80s-like character; think Robocop  meets Blade Runner 2049. In comparison to other earbuds on the market, which often take  an altogether more minimal or maximalist approach, the W240TN gives off an effortlessly  clean look, one that wouldn’t look out of sorts on the streets of Manhattan, Dubai, Tokyo or  London.

Unlike the majority of its competition the buds feature the latest in Bluetooth 5.3 technology  which not only provides impressively low latency (which can be reduced even further via a  dedicated ‘Game’ mode) but consistently ensures that users never feel far from their  favourite sounds. With a compact charge case, the W240TN provides 8.5 hours of playtime  and a further 17 hours via the case, making unnecessary cutouts and low battery disasters  are a thing of the past. And, users can enjoy crystal clear phone calls thanks to innovative AI  DNN Adaptive Call Noise Reduction technology – blocks out unwanted noises and focuses  in on your voice.

The W240TN also includes a range of ergonomic features. For those who lead a busier life,  listening to music in the gym or whilst they’re out for a run, the buds are IP55 certified –  meaning they are water resistant and sweat proof – and feature Edifier’s impressive AI call  noise cancellation technology, which allows users to enjoy clear and life-like call audio  without external noise interfering. To ensure your safety whilst listening to your favourite  artists or calling an old friend, the W240TN also comes with an optional ‘Ambient Mode’  designed to allow environmental sounds (like car engines, tannoy callouts or dogs barking)  to seep through into your listening.

 

Main features: 

  • Dual Dynamic Drivers (Φ6mm+Φ10mm)
  • Bluetooth 5.3
  • 8.5-hour playback + 17 hours with charging case
  • Eye-catching metallic design inspired by a piston-head
  • Hybrid ANC
  • Compatible with the Edifier Connect App
  • Dedicated low latency gaming mode
  • Ambient ANC mode
  • IP55 water resistant and sweat proof
  • AI DNN call noise cancellation technology
  • Push-button controls

Price & Availability: 

Available for £79.99

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Dell Technologies Delivers Industry-First Innovations with VMware to Power Multicloud and Edge Solutions

Dell Technologies (NYSE: DELL) is introducing new infrastructure solutions, co-engineered with VMware, that deliver greater automation and performance for organizations embracing multicloud and edge strategies.

“Customers tell us they want help simplifying their multicloud and edge strategies as they look to drive more efficiency and performance from their IT,” said Jeff Boudreau, president, Dell Technologies Infrastructure Solutions Group.  “Dell Technologies and VMware have numerous joint engineering initiatives spanning core IT areas such as multicloud, edge and security to help our customers more easily manage and gain value from their data.”

Business data and applications continue to grow in multicloud environments comprised of edge locations, public clouds and on-premises IT. Many organizations have already adopted a multicloud approach, and the number of applications running at the edge will grow 800% by 2024. 

“IDC’s global research shows many organizations are struggling to balance the rapidly rising complexity and cost of data center, edge and cloud operations with relentless business demand for better data integration, security and application performance,” notes Mary Johnston Turner, IDC research vice president, future of digital infrastructure agenda. “These organizations recognize the need for a consistent operating model tightly integrated with infrastructure platforms that support sophisticated, large scale data-driven workloads.”

Dell VxRail delivers greater performance and smallest-ever systems at the edge

Dell is introducing several new VxRail systems and software advancements that improve performance on-premises and at the edge including the industry’s only jointly engineered HCI-based DPU solution with VMware.

 

  • Improved system performance: A result of co-engineering with VMware and its Project Monterey initiative, VxRail systems support new VMware vSphere 8 software that has been rearchitected to run on DPUs. Customers can improve application and networking infrastructure performance and improve TCO by moving these services from a system’s CPU to its new on-board DPU.

 

  • Support demanding workloads: Select VxRail systems now support VMware’s new vSAN Enterprise Storage Architecture (ESA). With up to 4x vSAN performance improvement, customers can better support demanding mission-critical applications.

  • Smallest edge systems: VxRail rugged modular nodes deliver high performance and scalability in the system’s smallest form factor to date. Modular nodes are ideal for edge use cases including healthcare, energy and utilities and digital cities because of VxRail’s industry-first, on-board hardware witness, which allows for deployment in high latency, low bandwidth locations.

“The increasing demand for software-defined infrastructure services for networking, storage and security places more demands on already-strained CPUs. As more distributed, resource intensive applications are onboarded, there is a need to reimagine data center architecture to fully support the requirements of these applications,” said Krish Prasad, senior vice president & general manager, Cloud Infrastructure Business Group, VMware. “Dell VxRail with VMware vSphere 8 will deliver a foundation for next generation data center architecture by running infrastructure services on the DPU. This will enable greater network and application performance and a new level of sophistication in adopting Zero Trust security strategies to protect modern enterprise workloads.”

Dell APEX expands multicloud and edge support for VMware environments

Dell is adding several offers to its APEX portfolio for VMware workloads that speed development of cloud-native apps and better allocate compute and storage resources for applications at the edge.

APEX Cloud Services with VMware Cloud adds managed VMware Tanzu Kubernetes Grid services, which allows IT teams to help developers move faster by using a container-based approach to application development. With Dell-managed Tanzu services, customers can provision Kubernetes clusters through the vSphere user interface. Organizations also will be able to speed development efforts by building, testing and running cloud-native applications alongside traditional applications on the same platform.

APEX Private Cloud and APEX Hybrid Cloud offer new compute-only options that allow customers to support more workloads and increase IT infrastructure efficiency by independently scaling compute and storage resources. Organizations can start small and scale their infrastructure as their IT needs change. Customers can use Dell’s industry-leading enterprise storage data services by connecting compute-only instances to Dell storage such as APEX Data Storage Services.

“APEX Hybrid Cloud lets us manage our multicloud environment seamlessly and gain better insights into our VMware workloads. It’s allowed us to reduce the cost of supporting applications and workloads by 20%,” said Ben Doyle, chief information officer, ATN International. “We stood up the Dell APEX solution quickly, and we easily moved 70% of our infrastructure to it in under three months. We look forward to working with Dell Technologies to expand our cloud footprint moving forward.”

Dell Validated Designs for AI – AutoML uses AI to democratize data science

Dell Validated Designs for AI – Automatic Machine Learning (AutoML) uses automated machine learning models to help data scientists of all skill levels develop AI-powered applications.

The solution includes tested and proven configurations of Dell VxRail hyperconverged infrastructure with H2O.ai, NVIDIA and VMware software to help customers speed time to insight from data with automation that delivers up to 18x faster AI models.6

Organizations report 20% faster time to value with Dell Validated Designs for AI, helping data scientists of all skill levels develop AI-powered applications faster. VMware Tanzu in Dell Validated Designs for AI provides greater container security and allows customers to run AI at the edge using VMware Tanzu services.

Availability

  • New Dell VxRail solutions will be globally available beginning in the second half of 2022.
  • Managed VMware Tanzu Kubernetes Grid for APEX Cloud Services with VMware Cloud are available now in the United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Australia and New Zealand with additional global availability forthcoming.
  • APEX Private Cloud and APEX Hybrid Cloud updates are available in the United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany in September with additional global availability forthcoming.
  • Dell Validated Designs for AI – Automatic Machine Learning (AutoML) is globally available now.

 

The Benefits Of Refining Your Company’s Processes When Looking To Expand

Growth is an achievement that every company desires. As your company grows, expansion becomes a reality that you must plan. And one of the vital things to consider during expansion is how to refine your company’s processes. All expansions come with changes to current processes to increase output capacity. Business expansion is crucial; you can improve your business and its standards if you do it right. Here are seven key benefits your company enjoys when you refine its processes.

Hindsight

Every strategy to refine your company’s processes begins with evaluating existing processes. You and your team must look closely at current practices to identify areas where improvement is needed. Of course, that means you get inside your company’s performance and the effectiveness of its processes. Hindsight is essential not just because it helps you make informed business decisions; it is far more critical because it gives you a sense of accomplishment considering your company’s growth. Hindsight will give you a deeper understanding of your company’s history so that you can confidently chart its future as you expand.

Employee Motivation 

There is a chance that your employees become sensitive to the monotony of their daily jobs. If that happens, employee motivation is reduced to the point where the function by rote. If your employees are at that stage already, your employees may need some inspiration. Refining your company’s processes for expansion provides all the motivation your employees need. Of course, there will be changes in hardware and human resources; that change may spark a new inspiration in your employees. But you need to be careful here; sometimes refining your work processes means changing employees from one position to another, and that’s where the advantage lies.

Improved Productivity

If you use software such as Sci-Net’s Microsoft business central, expanding your company provides you with the chance to improve productivity. How? The expansion offers an opportunity to carry out setting changes while setting up new offices or processes. Microsoft business central allows you to automate processes, manage data and exert complete control over your business processes. If you have not, it is a great idea to switch to Dynamics 365 business central to refine your company’s processes. You’ll likely increase employee productivity, reduce expenses, and get a better business outcome. Try out the Microsoft dynamics business central for your company.

Business Agility And Fluidity 

Refining your company’s processes helps your business to remain agile and fluid in the modern business world. Today modern technologies reduce the gap between companies but simultaneously open a chasm that businesses must cross to stay relevant. As you refine your company’s processes, you will enable integration with modern technologies such as cloud computing, ensuring that your company remains relevant while staying true to its goals. Business agility and fluidity are arguably two of the best attributes modern businesses need today. Modern technologies quickly become obsolete and only companies that can keep up with the latest versions retain their competitive edge.

Improved Time Management

Do you think your company is at its best speed? Wait until you refine specific processes and reduce the complicated tasks that your employees undertake. You can quickly increase your company’s speed by refining complex processes to free up time your employees can spend on other activities with more impact. Refining and standardising business processes as you expand ensure that your company retains its standards across all branches without issues. Refining complex processes save time; you get to keep those costs incurred from poor time management. Refining your company’s processes is one of the best decisions as you expand. As you implement strategies, ensure to maintain your standards.

Innovation

Sometimes, you are reluctant to try innovative solutions so that you don’t disrupt existing workflows. That’s understandable. The expansion allows you to innovate your business. That’s why refining your processes before and during expansion creates the best opportunity to establish new processes without upsetting existing ones. Although expansion gears towards the company’s goals, new objectives give employees a unique perspective to work on. You can innovate as you expand, creating a balance between new and existing processes. Innovation brings endless benefits, but the one that stands out the most is that your company can hit existing goals faster while retaining its identity.

Measurability And Consistency

All businesses need a model for measurability to ensure that standards remain constant or improved. That’s another benefit that process refinement brings to your company. Measurability helps you identify the areas where change is needed to meet your company’s goals and objectives. Measurability involves assessing your goals, identifying problems and possible solutions, and devising strategies to implement solutions. Refining your processes helps move your company from ‘here to there.’ In that way, your company can maintain a consistent standard without compromising core values. Consistency is your biggest asset in navigating the competition in your business niche.

Sony introduces HT-A3000 Soundbar

Sony today announced the HT-A3000 soundbar, delivering an acclaimed 360 Spatial Sound experience ideal for a wide range of customers, that puts you at the heart of your favourite movies and music. Sony Europe also confirms the availability of its highly anticipated HT-A5000 soundbar.

Surround sound at your fingertips

The HT-A3000 features 3.1 channels, three front speakers including a dedicated centre speaker for clear dialogue, and a built-in dual subwoofer for deep bass. Coupled with Vertical Surround Engine and S-Force PRO Front Surround, the A3000 creates virtual surround sound that comes from multiple dimensions so you can fully enjoy the thrill of Dolby Atmos® and DTS:X®.

360 Spatial Sound Mapping

The A3000 gives you access to Sony’s revolutionary 360 Spatial Sound Mapping technology when connected to Sony’s wireless rear speakers SA-RS5 and SA-RS3S.

With 360 Spatial Sound Mapping technology, you can feel sound from every direction and distance. Sound Field Optimisation uses built-in microphones to ingeniously measure the relative height and position of the soundbar and rear speakers. Based on positional information, it then creates multiple phantom speakers by synthesising sound waves. Thanks to this technology, Sony’s wide spatial sound field fills every part of the room, immersing everyone present.

Optional speakers, your way

Adding an optional wireless subwoofer that handles low frequencies allows the system to reproduce sound with greater impact and power than before. Two models are available, designed to bring out deeper bass, more vocal clarity, and extra fidelity in all types of audio content.

You can add the SA-SW5 subwoofer with 300W of deep, rich bass from a 180mm driver with passive radiator or, opt for the SA-SW3 subwoofer with 200W of sound from a compact bass reflex subwoofer with a 160mm driver.

To take your home cinema experience to new heights, add the SA-RS5 wireless rear speakers with a total 180W of wider surround sound. Featuring up-firing speakers, the SA-RS5 creates richer and more immersive 360 Spatial Sound as well as built-in battery power or, opt for the SA-RS3S wireless rear speakers with a total 100W.

Best with Sony TVs

The A3000 allows you to enhance your home cinema experience further by pairing with compatible BRAVIA XR TVs. Using the Acoustic Center Sync[5] feature, both the soundbar and BRAVIA XR TV become the centre speaker in the home cinema system. Action and sound become precisely aligned, creating complete immersion. You’ll even hear dialogue from exactly where the character is standing in the scene.

Additionally, Acoustic Center Sync works together with the 360 Spatial Sound Mapping setup to deliver a clearer dialogue and more immersive viewing experience than ever before.

Stream your favourite tracks

With the A3000, your music truly comes to life. You can discover a new way of listening with 360 Reality Audio[6] that offers an incredibly immersive live concert or studio session experience. You can also enjoy 360 Reality Audio on Amazon Music HD, nugs.net and TIDAL.

On the A3000 you can easily access popular music services like Spotify and stream all your favourite albums and playlists using Chromecast, Spotify Connect™ or Apple AirPlay 2. You can also stream wirelessly from your smartphone with Bluetooth🄬 technology or use the built-in Wi-Fi to stream music from your own devices.

The A3000 features DSEE Extreme™, which uses Edge-AI to allow for real-time restoration of all your compressed digital music files. This ensures you can restore the high-range sound that is lost in compression for a richer, more complete listening experience.

Voice control

The soundbar works with Google-assistant with Chromecast built-in or Amazon Alexa enabled devices. Just add the A3000 to your speaker group using the Google Home app to start playing music, change the volume or many other functions using just your voice.

Sleek design

The A3000 and optional speakers have been designed under a common Omnidirectional Block concept. Its sophisticated rounded edges represent a single solid block providing wide-spreading sound, while the combination of rich material textures emphasise an affinity with any living room environment.

Easy connection

The A3000 is almost ready to go straight out of the box. Simply connect to your TV using the HDMI eARC connection and power on. With USB, optical in, as well as HDMI out (eARC) and S-CENTER OUT for compatible BRAVIA TVs, you have all the connections you need to enjoy a breath-taking surround sound experience.

Pricing and availability

The A3000 will be priced at approximately €699/￡599 and is available in Europe from October 2022.

Iconic beauty meets acoustic superiority in the Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 8

Stylish, sustainable, and supremely acoustically engineered, the new Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 8 represents the pinnacle of home portable speakers. The latest in the iconic Onyx Studio line of premium Bluetooth speakers, the Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 8 is elegantly crafted with sustainable materials and underpinned by the uncompromising audio quality the brand is renowned for. Enjoy room-filling sound whether you’re listening to your favourite playlist or attending crystal-clear conference calls.

Made with recycled plastic, the Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 8 also features speaker grille fabric woven from recycled polyester yarn. Consistent with the brand’s commitment to more sustainable practices, the product packaging meets FSC-certified standards for responsible forest management and paper use, and FSC-certified paper-based packaging is printed with eco-friendly soy ink. Make a beautiful impact on your everyday life while reducing your impact on the planet with the Harman
Kardon Onyx Studio 8.

Crafted with Harman Kardon’s unrivalled audio expertise, the single 120mm woofer and twin 20mm tweeter design produces outstanding performance, with 8 hours of battery life ensuring you never miss a beat. Use the sleek, anodised aluminium handle to carry stunning stereo sound with you, anywhere.

For an even more personalised experience, the Onyx Studio 8 automatically calibrates itself for the best sound when you move the speaker from one room to another. Easily pair two devices with Bluetooth and take turns playing favourite tracks, or wirelessly pair two Onyx Studio 8 speakers together for a wider, more detailed stereo sound experience.

Crafted for calls as well as music, the dual microphone design ensures far-field voice clarity, liberating you to enjoy crystal clear hands-free calls from practically anywhere in the room. “The Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 8 marks a step change in our design and manufacturing at Harman Kardon. On the surface it may look like the latest iteration of our beautifully crafted Onyx Studio product line, however the switch to using recycled plastic and our paper-based packaging demonstrates our commitment to reducing the impact of our products on the environment without making any compromises on the quality and performance of our products,” said Dave Rogers, President, HARMAN Lifestyle Division.
Available in 3 colours (black, champagne and dark blue), the Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 8 is
available from late October 2022 for £249.

JBL Bar 1000 the flagship of four new Dolby Atmos JBL soundbars

Be immersed in 3D surround sound with JBL’s latest soundbar launches, including the feature-packed JBL Bar 1000. A true home cinema experience without wires, the 7.1.4 channel JBL Bar 1000 uses four up-firing drivers to envelop you in a sphere of Dolby Atmos® and DTS:X 3D surround sound. The JBL Bar 300, JBL Bar 500 and JBL Bar 800 join the JBL Bar 1000 to complete the all-new JBL Bar Series.

Be in the centre of the action as the JBL Bar 1000, with its detachable wireless surround speakers and 10’’ wireless subwoofer, invite you to experience movies, games and music like never before.
Just place the two detachable battery-powered surround speakers behind you and get swept away in amazing audio, free from wires or extra power connections. In addition to HARMAN’s unique MultiBeam™ technology, the JBL Bar 1000’s four up-firing drivers create realistic, accurate height effects for true Dolby Atmos® and DTS:X 3D surround sound.

Never miss a word of dialogue, even when the surround effects are at their peak. All four of the new soundbars feature PureVoice technology, using JBL’s unique algorithm to optimise voice clarity so you can follow even the most complex plot.
For those looking for a smaller setup without compromising on sound, the JBL Bar 800 is a worthy alternative. Like the JBL Bar 1000, the JBL Bar 800 has detachable wireless surround speakers, using two up-firing drivers to create real height for Dolby Atmos® 3D surround sound that goes above and beyond. The 10’’ subwoofer creates an immersive cinematic experience that can be personalised to suit any movie, game or playlist through the JBL One app.

The JBL Bar 500 brings movies to life with MultiBeam™, Dolby Atmos® 3D surround sound, and thrilling bass from the wireless 10″ subwoofer, while the JBL Bar 300 is a compact, all-in-one MultiBeam TM and Dolby Atmos® powered solution for those looking for extraordinary 3D sound and to save on space.

The JBL One app lets you set up easily and browse integrated music platforms to find your new favourite song. Plus, fully customisable EQ settings make for a personalised listening experience. Enhanced connectivity and effortless control. Simply link any of the new JBL Bar range with your voice assistant-enabled device and you can instantly ask Alexa, Google Assistant, or Siri to stream all your favourite music to the soundbar. Each of the new soundbars also allow access to over 300
online music streaming services through AirPlay 2, Alexa MRM and Chromecast built-in™. Enjoy all your favourite audio content, Internet radio, and podcasts in high definition.

“The entire new JBL Bar range is truly taking the bar to the next level; however it is the JBL Bar 1000 that stands out for me. To pack this many features, drivers and the resulting jaw-dropping acoustic performance into one slim, easy-to-use soundbar is an incredible feature and I am proud of our team for delivering such a product.” said Dave Rogers, President, HARMAN Lifestyle Division.
The new additions to the Bar Series will be available at jbl.com starting from October 2022.

Availability Oct 2022 Oct 2022 Sept 2022 Sept 2022
Price £999.99 £799.99 £499.99 £349.99