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Nokia drop the Nokia 125 and Nokia 150. #Nokia125 #Nokia150

Nokia today dropped two new devices which are new feature phones called the Nokia 125 and Nokia 150 which ads to their line up.

Both devices have been designed for ultimate ease of use. Nokia 125 and Nokia 150 both feature an all-new longer design, creating more space for bigger buttons so that navigation, dialling and texting is easier than ever before. With a battery that lasts for weeks on a single charge¹, fans can play classic games like Snake, or use the wireless FM radio to stay entertained on either one of these devices. For those looking for multimedia features at a low additional cost, the refined Nokia 150 has all the everyday essentials you need with additions including an MP3 player², and a camera² with flash to capture the moments that matter.

Juho Sarvikas, Chief Product Officer, HMD Global, said:

“As an industry leader in feature phones, we are constantly on a mission to improve usability and we are excited to announce two new phones that do just that today. Feature phones remain a popular choice for consumers and businesses alike and we know that ergonomic design is important to our customers. So we’ve developed a brand-new form factor for the category, with a design that maximises usability. At the same time, we’re bringing large 2.4” screens to the most affordable price points yet. Both phones offer a simple, yet extremely reliable experience – with the Nokia 150 packing multimedia features and a battery that lets you talk all day and night, while the stand-by time lasts for weeks.”

Nokia 125

The Nokia 125 allows us to deliver our most affordable large 2.4” screen to date, providing a great viewing experience at an amazing price point. It comes with a truly ergonomic design with bigger buttons making the user experience easy. Keep your eye on that high score playing classic Snake and other great try-and-buy games and listen to music at your leisure with its wireless FM radio. Plus, with a durable finish, this is a phone that’s fit for everyday life.

Never miss a moment and chat with friends and family from sunrise to sunset, thanks to the Nokia 125’s long-lasting battery. There’s also enough storage to save up to 2,000 contacts and up to 500 SMS messages on the phone, so you can have all your friends just a text or a call away.

Nokia 150

The Nokia 150 brings extra additions, allowing you to enjoy your tracks using the MP3 player with up to 32GB of expandable storage². Capture every moment with the VGA camera² and flash and share your pictures with your friends using Bluetooth³.

The Nokia 150 lets you play the classic game of Snake and others you can try and buy. Like the Nokia 125, this feature phone supports FM radio play without a headset. In addition, this phone makes dialling and texting simple to navigate with the 2.4” screen and large ergonomic keys. With an exterior made from high-quality, durable polycarbonate, the Nokia 150 can handle the knocks of everyday life. Coming with a battery life that lets you talk all day and night, and lasts on standby for weeks, it truly is a phone you can rely on.

Pricing and availability

  • Check local availability. The Nokia 150 comes in Red, Cyan and Black, and will be available in select markets for a global average retail price of 29 USD.
  • Check local availability. The Nokia 125 comes in Charcoal Black and Powder White, and will be available in select markets for a global average retail price of 24 USD.

Edifier Announces TWS6 Now Available in the UK. #TrueWireless #Edifier

Edifier® International, prominent designers and award-winning manufacturers of consumer audio electronics, announce the availability of the new TWS6 in the UK. The TWS6 won an iF Design Award 2020 for consumer electronics by the Hanover-based iF International Forum Design GmbH. 

 

The Edifier TWS6 Earbuds feature outstanding sound quality in a compact, ergonomic 12mm design. With built-in balanced armature drivers from leading manufacturer Knowles, paired with an electroacoustic structure, vivid, high resolution sound is delivered with exceptional clarity, enriching every detail of the sound. 

With clear Voice capture (cVc) noise cancellation technology, sound clarity is improved, producing an immersive listening experience and excellent call quality. Thanks to Bluetooth 5.0, Qualcomm aptX audio and the Laser Direct Structuring antenna, the TWS6 offers fast transmission with ultra-low latency and a range of up to 10m (33ft). The touch controls also offer easy playback. 

 

The IPX5 water resistance will protect the earbuds against sweat or rain, making these the perfect partner for a gym workout. The interchangeable earplugs come in three different designs – foam, silica and ear wings – for maximum comfort. Varying sizes of each provide the user with an excellent and stable fit for prolonged and secure wear. 

 

The TWS6 provides up to eight hours of playback in a single charge, and the efficiently designed, 22mm charging case is easily portable. The case allows for three extra charges, totalling 32 hours of use between mains charging. 

 

 

Edifier does not sacrifice aesthetics for sound quality.  The TWS6 earbuds have been created with the LG scratch-resistant finish, ensuring your earbuds stay in top condition. Along with being durable, this finish is also environmentally friendly, avoiding the need for paint, electroplating and post-production surface treatments. With the seamless and sleek design of the earbuds and charging case, comfort, style and great technology are at the user’s disposal. 

 

Main Features:

 

  • Built-in Knowles balanced armature drivers feature, reacting to weak signals, enriching each sound and producing exceptional sound quality. 98dB sensitivity.
  • Bluetooth 5.0 with Qualcomm aptX audio and Laser Direct Structuring antenna offering fast transmission and ultra-low latency. 
  • Up to 32 Hours of Playback; with one charge providing eight hours of battery life and the slimline, wireless case providing three additional charges. USB Type-C charging also available. 
  • IPX5 water, sweat and dust resistance, perfect for intense workouts and sport activity. 
  • Lightweight, ergonomic design including a variety of earplugs and wings to ensure a comfortable fit. 

 

Price & Availability: The Edifier TWS6 is available at £89.99 from Amazon:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Edifier-TWS6-True-Wireless-Earbuds-black/dp/B07ZVNGN4Y

Urbanista and @hmunitedkingdom announce collaboration. #UrbanistaLife

Urbanista, a leading developer and manufacturer of lifestyle audio products, has teamed up with H&M HOME to present a limited-edition, wireless Bluetooth speaker – perfect to enjoy music indoors or outdoors! The speaker’s design is inspired by H&M HOME’s summer collection with classic blue and white stripes – the fresh and timeless colourway for the summer season. Bring the music wherever you are – in an easy, stylish way.

Music Never Goes out of Fashion

The Sydney speaker from audio specialists Urbanista is the ultimate portable speaker: petite and lightweight with a clean silhouette and sleek design that delivers big on sound. Born out of a passion for colour, form and a mobile lifestyle, Urbanista’s designs, including Sydney, are rooted in the Scandinavian tradition and are designed for life in motion.

H&M HOME presents the Urbanista speaker that will be available at https://www.urbanista.com/uk/sydney-hmhome from 11th May 2020, for a limited time only. Offering sleek design at an accessible price, the H&M HOME and Urbanista speaker will retail at the pocket-friendly price of £34.90.

“It’s been great working with H&M HOME for this exciting release: an inspirational fusion of music and interior design. We hope that this special edition speaker will be appreciated for its playfulness and true summer vibes”, says Nadine Schultz, Marketing Manager, Urbanista.

Camilla Henriksson, Head of Marketing and Communications at H&M HOME, comments: “We are very excited to collaborate with Urbanista this season. We love to bring our products outdoors during summer and now we can also bring out the music! The Urbanista speaker, with its neat design, matches perfectly with our summer collection.”

Urbanista’s Sydney speaker comes complete with Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity, iOS and Android compatibility, and built-in microphone and speakerphone. Fitting in the palm of your hand, the Sydney is small but powerful, water-resistant and comes with up to 5 hours’ battery life. Want even more epic sound? It’s easy to pair two speakers together for a stereo sound experience.

ENDS

Price: £34.90

First look and unboxing. The TCL 10L. #TCL10L

TCL recently announced a slew of devices and we have one of them here that will offer good value and new features for money with a quad camera set up on the rear that looks well and moves apart from the trend like what Samsung and Huawei offer with the square hump. A full review of this device will be up soon but we have unboxed and took a look at what is inside so you can check it out below and if any questions please feel free to ask and we will answer in our review..

Immerse yourself in an upscale entertaining experience via the NXTVISION 6.53-inch FHD+ Dotch™ display with a 91 percent screen-to-body ratio. Featuring a dedicated display engine, overall visuals will be enhanced in real-time to produce images that incorporate adjusted brightness, greater contrast and true-to-life details. With comfort also in mind, the TCL 10L implements features such as Adaptive Tone, Reading Mode and Eye Comfort mode to assist with preventing eye-strain. 

 

To keep fun and games going, the TCL 10L provides you the chance to connect up to 4 devices (headphones or speakers) through the integrated Super Bluetooth Multi-streaming audio solution.

THE CAMERA FOR EVERY MOMENT

NXTVISION CAMERA

With the TCL 10L, rest assured that the magic of the moment will never be lost.

Superior quality images will set your creations apart via the NXTVISION AI powered 48MP quad-rear cameras, 16MP selfie camera and 4K recording functionality. From producing brighter images in extreme low light conditions, to packing more into the shot with the flagship-level 118° super wide-angle cam, the TCL 10L brings versatility to the game with a macro lens for exquisite micro world shots as close as 3.7cm and natural artistic bokeh portraits.

If you’re wanting to try your hand at video production, keep in mind that you will be able to film great, completely stable 4K videos, blending an intelligent low-light algorithm and a fun wide-angle for stop motion videos.

 

INTELLIGENT CAREFREE LIVING

A SMOOTH PERFORMANCE 

Looking for a smooth performance that doesn’t forgo efficiency? The TCL 10L combines 6GB RAM with a Qualcomm® Snapdragon™665 processor that comes with an AI engine and a long lasting 4000mAh battery, together these deliver lower power consumption so that you can concentrate on running various tasks all day.

 

EASY & SECURE ACCESS

Enjoy an intuitive user experience with the dedicated Google Assistant button. From launching the camera, setting reminders or receiving smart suggestions, the 

Google Assistant helps with everyday tasks. TCL 10L users will enjoy the latest Android versions with at least one guaranteed major OS upgrade, and also receive the latest security updates every 60 days. Combine this with the convenient and secured face unlock and fingerprint sensor, the TCL 10L keeps things safe & secure. 

 

AESTHETICS DESIGN

Comprised of an attractive holographic finish that shines iridescently in a tide of luminescence, the sleek 3D backing grants you a premium in-hand feel at an affordable price.

 

The TCL 10L is available now, starting from £399 and comes in the nature-inspired versions of Arctic White & Mariana Blue,both the 10Pro and 10L will be available to purchase in the UK in the first week of June and in Ireland from the last week of June.

Noel O’Grady, Rewriting the rulebook: Learnings from how the data centre industry has reacted to COVID-19

Noel O’Grady, Director of Irish operations at business risk and resilience consultancy Sungard AS.

The data centre industry is arguably facing its largest ever crisis with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

In-house teams have had to quickly build out their ability to support remote workers on a scale never seen before. Commercial providers have had to tighten access to facilities globally, decide which staff are essential to keep onsite, and reach for their pandemic contingency plans – if these even existed. 

Elsewhere, data centre managers have had to embark on mass disinfection of premises and assess access following both staff and visitors testing positive for the virus. 

The last few months have been a huge learning curve for many, and here are three key lessons we have learned.

Noel O’Grady, Sungard Availability Services
Photo Iain White / Fennell Photography

 

Lesson 1: Be prepared to scale quickly for remote working demands

As our worlds of work and play shifted from office blocks and business parks to living rooms and kitchen tables across the globe, society has been highly dependent on internet services and supporting equipment working as expected.  

 

Infrastructure teams with responsibility for making sure organisations and consumers stay online have worked hard to expand network bandwidth and computing muscle in data centres. The most frequent bottleneck created in many cases has stemmed from the overnight enablement of vast remote workforces. Many company networks simply weren’t set up to meet demand at such scale. 

 

Organisations need to provide staff with private, secure corporate network access from home. VPN capacity has had to ramp up and conversations about readying the infrastructure to support it have had to happen quickly. Companies must now prepare to ensure employees can access a company network from their own machines at home too – there will have been many cases where people hadn’t taken work equipment home with them, and IT were unable to access buildings to get it to them.  

Technical understanding of the expanded capacity to support remote application access became a boardroom issue overnight as well. This will only be a good thing for companies moving forward. Senior executives will have no choice to overlook infrastructure. They will have to understand and monitor it like never before. 

Lesson 2: Pre-define ‘essential’ staff

Evaluation of who was ‘essential’ was another thing organisations had to determine quickly, and this expanded to the data centre industry. Essential workers had to be divided up. Some kept onsite and others sent home to become reserves. There had to be no risk of cross-contamination between them.  

Some senior-level facility and site managers were asked to work from home as well, as they possessed knowledge and experience covering multiple types of lower-level employees, such as line engineers, technicians and operations staff. 

The outcome of this crisis will be that data centre organisations should now formally plan and document who is essential to keep onsite during such a state of emergency, and who are the backups that should remain at home. This should be clearly communicated at regular intervals, with tests run to confirm the process works as expected.

 

Lesson 3: Disinfect premises post-positive infection reports and have strict access rules

There have been some international reports of staff and visitors who have set foot in data centres testing positive for COVID-19 at a later date. In response, the affected facilities have had to be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected by a specialist cleaning contractor. Data centre operators will now have to be crystal clear about the measures they will take in the event of such an incident and what they will do if a member of staff or a visitor falls ill whilst onsite. 

In order to maintain effective social distancing, some facilities have made all non-essential staff work from home on a mandatory basis. Clients are also being actively discouraged from visiting and encouraged to use engineers to complete physical tasks wherever possible. 

All deliveries and visitors should be handled by isolated security staff following very specific guidelines. Employee health has to remain the priority and having these measures in place requires a high level of adaptability on behalf of workers, so the businesses and the industry as a whole needs to be very clear.

If a data centre facility does have to be evacuated temporarily, whether it can stay online without staffing depends very much on its design, and is something that must be accounted for in planning and operations. Those with a low level of redundancy face obvious risks if left unmanned.

Rewriting the rule book

Data centre operators around the world have been forced to make big adjustments in light of COVID-19, with some of the areas mentioned above likely to become a necessary standard post-crisis. 

Historically, most business continuity plans for data centres were based on local scenarios, where ‘acts of God’ wreaked havoc on one place. Rarely had many considered that one place being the entire planet. 

 

This pandemic has shown us the speed of disease spread and highlighted the importance of a quick response. For the most part, data centres across the world are still functional, with our increasingly digital infrastructure showing a considerable level of resilience. However, it remains to be seen which contingencies will become the new norm and which won’t result in any permanent changes. 

World cities turn their streets over to cyclists as Cowboy e-bike sales surge by 230%. #ebike #Cowboy #Cycling

Cowboy, the company with a vision to transform urban mobility, has today announced record sales with a growth of 230 percent from January – April 2020 compared to the same time period last year. In addition, the company hit a major milestone as it reached one million kilometres covered in April, an increase of 800 percent year on year. Cowboy had predicted that the urban mobility sector would face a shake up in the years to come, however the pandemic has accelerated this as people seek faster, healthier and greener ways of travel.

In an unfortunate time when many start-ups are facing challenges, Cowboy has seen April sales increase by an impressive 40% over March despite the lockdown restrictions affecting its core markets.  The growth demonstrates a shift in consumer demand as the requirement for a safer means of transport becomes a higher priority for global city dwellers.

Recent announcements from London, Berlin, Paris, New York and Milan to increase and dedicate space for cyclists and pedestrians are reinforcing Cowboy’s view that these measures will drive a more permanent change that will extend beyond a post COVID-19 pandemic world.

Cowboy has also noticed significant changes in usage patterns over the past few weeks. In Germany alone Cowboy has seen a surge of 100% in its active users as they utilise the smart electric bike as a way to combat the closure of public transport methods. Across all countries the number of kilometres travelled has increased by an impressive 100 percent when compared to pre COVID to reach one million kilometres covered in April. The biggest monthly total to date for the company and a staggering 800 percent increase year on year.

Users have extended their Cowboy use for more than just the daily commute as the average journey increased from 5km in March prior to lockdown restrictions to 6km in April. In February, 50 percent of our riders were using their bike around offices standard opening and closing times ( 7 AM to 10 AM and 5 PM to 7 PM ). This has shrunk to 28 percent with peak time now being 15:00 proving that the electric bike is now more than just a means to getting to work but also being used for shopping and exercise.

Adrien Roose, CEO, Cowboy said: “We’ve always felt that urban mobility was due a transformation as we look at ways of cutting down on stress, traffic and pollution. However, the pandemic has accelerated this evolution by forcing us all to rethink elements of our life from how we work, shop and move around. More than ever, we exist to make it a permanent change rather than temporary.”

Sony’s new A8 4K HDR OLED TVs on sale now. #Sony #TV #4K

Sony has today announced the availability of its newest A8 4K HDR OLED televisions in Europe. Boasting an array of Sony’s cutting-edge innovations in picture processing and sound, the A8 delivers the acclaimed quality of the Japanese manufacturer.

The X1™ Ultimate Picture Processor is at the heart of the A8’s prowess. It precisely analyses image data to bring out the intense contrast of OLED with pure blacks, peak brightness and truly realistic pictures. The TV also features Pixel Contrast Booster, which enhances colour and contrast in bright areas so you can enjoy scenes full of lifelike shades and hues, more depth, fine texture and the pure black contrast that only OLED can deliver.

The A8 TVs continue Sony’s legacy of delivering a truly immersive audio-visual experience with the incorporation of Acoustic Surface Audio, which turns the TV screen into a speaker. An innovative actuator behind the screen vibrates discreetly to create sound so what you hear comes from the place in the scene where the action is happening – dialogue from characters or engine noise from a car. This ties-in with Sony’s super-slim one slate design where the screen meets the edge of the TV, immersing you in the picture without distraction. For extra punch, two subwoofers are discretely integrated into the rear of the TV to create more dynamic, bass-heavy sound – ideal for action movies and music.

The new A8 TVs continue to deliver the creator’s intent with Netflix Calibrated Mode. This mode was specially developed to enjoy Netflix originals and reproduce the same picture quality on a TV as on a studio evaluation master. With Netflix Calibrated Mode, the creator’s vision and intent is faithfully preserved. Furthermore, the A8 is an IMAX® Enhanced™ product, ready to meet high-quality colour, contrast, clarity and sound, creating a fully immersive at-home entertainment experience that takes full advantage of IMAX Enhanced content.

Sony’s A8 4K HDR OLED TVs feature Ambient Optimization, a new technology that optimises picture and sound quality in any customer environment. It will automatically adjust the picture brightness to the ambient light in the room, boosting the brightness in bright rooms and reducing in dark rooms for the perfect view. It even detects objects in the room, such as curtains and furniture that can absorb or reflect sound, fine-tuning the acoustics so your sound isn’t compromised.

The A8 line-up features Android TV™ with the Google Assistant , Google Play Store and Chromecast built-in, which offers users easy access to content, services and devices via its extensive platform. Sony’s original user interface menus and voice controls are also enhanced for better daily use. With the Google Assistant  and Amazon Alexa  enabled devices, you may cast and control videos from a range of apps, such as Netflix or YouTube with Google Home or change the channel or volume with Amazon Alexa enabled devices. Apple® AirPlay® 2 users can stream movies, music, games and photos to their television right from their iPhone®, iPad® or Mac®. The Apple HomeKit™ technology provides an easy, secure way for users to control their television from their iPhone®, iPad® or Mac® .

 

Pricing and availability

Model UK pricing Irish pricing
KD55A8 £1799

€2149
KD65A8 £2799 €3349

For more information please visit: www.sony.co.uk

 

Sony A8 4K OLED TV: Key features

Screen sizes: 65” and 55”

  • Features Picture Processor X1™ Ultimate, providing the ultimate 4K HDR viewing experience with the following technologies: Object-based Super Resolution, Object-based HDR remaster, Super Bit Mapping™ 4K HDR and Dual database processing
  • Features Pixel Contrast Booster, with over eight million self-illuminating pixels and Sony-original panel controller for OLED that brings a significantly enriched visual experience with unprecedented black, authentic colour and a wide viewing angle
  • X-Motion Clarity for OLED: This revolutionary, highly-acclaimed best-in-class technology from Sony will now be available for OLED, refining action on the screen in real time to make it brighter, clearer and more fluid than ever before for an unparalleled sports viewing experience
  • Two subwoofers improve and enhance Acoustic Surface Audio™
  • Dolby Vision™ and Dolby Atmos™ compatible
  • New Ambient Optimization optimises picture and sound quality in any customer environment. It will automatically adjust the picture brightness to the ambient light in the room, boosting the brightness in bright rooms and reducing in dark rooms for the perfect view
  • TRILUMINOS™ Display reproduces the subtle nuances of colour, light and gradation from video lens to living room
  • Works with Smart Speakers, including Google Home and Amazon Alexa enabled devices
  • Easy connectivity to most devices, including Apple® AirPlay® 2, HomeKit™
  • Quick access to an array of content and services with Android TV
  • Netflix Calibrated Mode ensures cinematic fidelity for the viewing experience on Netflix. Developed by Sony picture quality engineers in collaboration with Netflix colour scientists, Netflix Calibrated Mode delivers picture quality approaching that of a master monitor used for standard reference in motion picture production studios.
  • An IMAX® Enhanced™ product, ready to meet high-quality colour, contrast, clarity and sound. Take comfort in knowing you’ll be enjoying a fully immersive at-home entertainment experience on this TV that takes full advantage of IMAX Enhanced content.
  • Custom Mode, along with Sony’s other calibrated viewing modes, provides various viewing options to suit customers’ tastes while faithfully preserving the creator’s intent

Sony announces the WF-SP800N and WF-XB700 true wireless earbuds. #Sony #TrueWireless

Sony has just announced the WF-SP800N truly wireless headphones – providing the perfect hassle-free headphones to keep up with an active lifestyle. Sony also recently announced the WF-XB700 further strengthening its truly wireless line up.

 

Say yes to music and no to sweat with WF-SP800N

Designed for an active lifestyle with an IP55 rating that means splashes, sweat and dust won’t stop these water-resistant headphones or your workout. You can even wash them after a tough training session.

The soft-cushioned arc supporter and three-dimensional curved design ensure a secure, comfortable fit. Whether you’re running for a train or on the treadmill, these headphones won’t move.

Plus, you won’t be slowed down with limited battery power. The compact charging case not only protects your WF-SP800N, it also lets you power up on the go. Holding a single further full charge, the case lets you enjoy up to 18 hours of music playback with noise cancelling switched on and up to 26 hours without]. If you’re in a hurry, 10 minutes quick charging gives you up to 60 minutes of music playback. Thanks to a Bluetooth chip borrowed from the award-winning WF-1000XM3 truly wireless headphones coupled with an optimised antenna design, the earphones ensure a stable connection with outstanding listening.

 

Boost the beat

The WF-SP800N features the latest noise cancelling technology to block out distractions like the sounds of the street or those in the gym, so it’s just you and the beat.

Focus on the beat of your music to help enhance your performance with EXTRA BASS™ and let the headphones deliver powerful, punchy, low-end sound, giving you the drive to power through your work or workout. With the free of charge “Sony | Headphones Connect” companion app, you can customise your sound experience to your desired taste. The equalizer feature on the app enables you to customise the sound level to suit your music and activities. Whether creating a relaxed listening experiences on your commute to work or boosting bass to power your workout, the possibilities are endless.

The WF-SP800N let you enjoy 360 Reality Audio, an immersive audio experience utilising object-based spatial audio technology when combined with an Android™ smartphone/iPhone that has a participating streaming services app installed[3]. The 360 Reality Audio listening experience immerses you in the music as if you are right in front of your favourite artist. Listeners can enjoy a custom immersive musical field that is perfectly optimised for each individual user when the WF-SP800N headphones and the “Sony | Headphones Connect” app[4].

 

Smart listening

Ambient Sound Mode on the WF-SP800N lets you control the sounds that you want to let in. You can also customise the ambient sound settings to your preference using the “Sony | Headphones Connect” companion app from level 0 to level 20.

The WF-SP800N now also features Advanced Adaptive Sound Control that automatically detects what you’re doing and where you are then adjusts ambient sound settings to suit your environment. You can even customise the settings as you wish using the “Sony | Headphones Connect” app. Let in ambient sound while you’re running outside, reduce unwanted noise when you’re in the office and boost your bass in the gym.

 

Control at your fingertips

Smart control technology enables you to play, stop or skip through your music and adjust the volume by simply placing your finger over the right earbud. Turn down the music to hear around you by placing your finger on the left earbud. The quick attention feature turns the volume right down and lets in the ambient sound. Instantly chat with someone without removing your earbuds.

Be smarter and manage your day with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa. Enjoy entertainment, connect with friends, get information, listen to music and notifications, set reminders and more.

Never miss a beat with the headphones thanks to wearing detection, which automatically detects when you take the earbuds out. Pause your music instantly when you take one of the earbuds out and the music will automatically resume when you place the earbud back in again.

Select your preferred listening style when taking a hands-free call or listening to your music. Enjoy music and have fun talking with stereo sound on both earbuds or choose to use one earbud, even when the others are on charge.

Life with EXTRA BASSTM

Sony also introduced the truly wireless WF-XB700 headphones. With Sony’s EXTRA BASS™ technology, these headphones create precise, punchy rhythms that lift every track and maintain vocal clarity for a wonderfully rich, well-rounded listening experience.

BLUETOOTH® wireless technology removes the need for wired connections for ease of use while the Ergonomic Tri-hold structure creates a comfortable fit. Enjoy up to 18 hours of listening thanks to the handy charging case and, if you’re in a hurry, 10 minutes quick charging gives you up to 60 minutes of music playback.

An IPX4 rating and water resistance means protection against splashes and sweat, so you can keep moving to the music in the rain or at the gym.

 

The WF-SP800N model will be priced at approximately £150 and €220 for IE and available from July 2020 in black, white and blue.

The WF-XB700 model are priced at approximately £130 and €160 for IE and available now across Europe in black and blue.

For further information on 360 Reality Audio, visit http://www.music.com/360RA

Logicalis Ireland wins Hybrid Data Management Award. #IBM #Logicalis #Data

Logicalis Ireland, the IT solutions and managed services provider, is today announcing that it won the IBM Excellence Award in Hybrid Data Management during the first-ever virtual IBM Think conference on May 5th, 2020. IBM’s Excellence Awards recognise the stellar performance of IBM Business Partners who have demonstrated excellence and drive exceptional client experiences and business growth.

Logicalis Ireland was selected for the global Data & AI Excellence Award: Hybrid Data Management due to its extensive breadth of expertise with data networks and its ability to support clients in understanding their infrastructure requirements. Furthermore, the company has a proven track record of delivering rich data insights and advising on effective data and AI implementation for its customers – including Musgrave Group and Flutter.

Andrew Baird, Managing Director, Logicalis Ireland

Andrew Baird, Managing Director of Logicalis Ireland, said: “Data has become a valuable asset for many businesses across the globe. However, in order to leverage it effectively, companies need to have the right technology solutions.

“At Logicalis, we help customers to not only identify which areas will benefit most from their data and AI but also how its impact can support decision-making, reduce costs and enhance product or service delivery on an ongoing basis across the entire organisation. In turn, this helps companies to innovate, be more competitive and drive growth.

“We are incredibly proud to have been recognised with this award as it showcases our alignment with a strategic portfolio area within IBM and acknowledges our exceptional work in providing business value and industry success with Data and AI.

“It is testament to our ability to identify the most suitable solutions for our clients and demonstrate the impact they have for their business, supporting them throughout the process from inception to delivery. Going forward, we aim to continue delivering meaningful results within this area and enabling digital transformation for our customers.”

Logicalis Ireland was named one of 22 Business Unit Excellence Award winners. The IBM Business Unit Excellence Awards recognize IBM Business Partners that deliver stand-out results to help drive business value and transform the way clients and industries operate.

To learn more about Logicalis Ireland, visit www.ie.logicalis.com