Category: New Launch

STM Goods & Element Case Enhance the Customer Experience . #AR #CES2018

The Australian-based designer and producer of inventive bags, cases, and tech accessories has unveiled its use of augmented reality (AR) at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.

At the world’s preeminent exhibition of new products and technologies CES2018, STM Brands has showcased the latest products from the parent company’s two arms, STM Goods and Element Case. They’ll use groundbreaking technology to give consumers an entirely new way to explore the features and benefits of their backpacks and mobile phone cases.  We have been reviewing and using STM products for some time now and find their products notable and also robust and they last well and in fact serve us well still to this day.

 

Using computer-generated sound, video, and graphics to enhance a real-world setting, AR creates an interactive “experience” for the user.

“AR will change the way people interact with our products,” said STM Brands chief executive Ethan Nyholm. “Backpacks have traditionally been one of the toughest products to showcase in stores, unless a trained salesperson is there to demonstrate the special aspects of the merchandise which typically isn’t the case. Now, thanks to AR, individual customers can see a demonstration of a product’s key features come to life before their eyes.”

 

AR is also the ideal way to exhibit and explain the intricacies of Element Case products—premium protective cases for mobile phones that have numerous detailed features. 

 “Element Case is all about advanced engineering, high-grade materials and touches that maximise user convenience,” Nyholm said. “By bringing an interactive experience with the cases to the customer, we can take detailed and often complicated messaging about a product’s attributes and make it an easier-to-grasp, visual explanation.”

The STM augmented reality experience operates through a specially-created app that customers can download from iTunes. Different apps have been created for the STM Goods and Element Case brands. 

“Point of sale product marketing has always been about what you can print to make for an eye-catching display and how to support that with informative collateral” Nyholm said. “We’re leveraging today’s technology to go beyond what’s long been the expected in the shopping aisle and at the rack. It’s the future of marketing and we want to be at the cutting edge.”

For full information on the apps for STM and Element Case please head to: http://www.stmgoods.com.au/stm-app

https://www.elementcase.com/

 

PlayLink for PS4 – An exciting new range of games that’s transforming social gatherings

PlayLink is the latest innovation exclusive to PS4, allowing players to use their smartphones and tablets without the need for multiple controllers. PlayLink games are designed to be played in a group setting, encouraging a truly fun and immersive multiplayer experience.

PlayLink brings more players into the games and allows for social gaming that everyone can enjoy. PlayLink games turn your smartphone or tablet into a versatile controller. Players can interact using their smart phone or tablet in unique ways with each title – tilt, tap, shake, swipe, sing and shout in this varied range of games, which are not only easy to jump into but also challenging enough for some serious game nights. The collection of PlayLink games vary from gritty crime thrillers to quick-fire quizzes. Simply download the free companion app to your smartphone or tablet and ensure your PS4 hooked up to a TV and you are ready to play.

With party season around the corner, these new PlayLink games are just the thing to liven up your parties, or break out during family gatherings. There’s a game to suit all occasions and can be enjoyed by all skill levels and ages – (as the PEGI ratings allow).

That’s You! is an audacious comedy quiz which challenges up to six friends to get personal and find out what you really think about each other. Featuring over 1,000 varied questions, participants can reveal their daring side by taking part in doodle challenges and snapping selfies.

Knowledge is Power is a game all about speed and accuracy in the face of some wickedly crafted distractions from your opponents. Participants must answer a variety of trivia questions to try and outsmart their opponents, with some fun power plays and challenges thrown in to keep everyone on their toes, this is a great game for social gatherings.

Hidden Agenda is a narrative-driven adventure that drops participants right into the centre of this chilling detective thriller, which is rife with moral dilemmas that may determine life or death. Up to six participants can join in to make tough decisions about how the story unfolds, but one participant will have a hidden agenda…

Frantics is an arcade-style game where up to four participants face off in a variety of challenges. Bluff, battle, negotiate and co-operate your way to victory, but beware – mischievous host The Fox is also on hand to stir things up.

SingStar Celebration

Whether it’s your birthday, Christmas, New Year’s Eve or even just a Saturday night – SingStar Celebration is the perfect playlist to any party, with up to eight players able to join in the fun. Use your SingStar mic or combine your smartphone to start belting out your favorite party classics.

PlayLink for PS4 games start from €19.99 RRP each and available from stockists nationwide.

X-mini unveil their latest range of audio devices at #CES2018 #Xmini

The Award winning brand, which first revolutionised the portable speaker market with its X-mini Capsule Speakers, will introduce four new products in addition to its existing range launched in June last year. These include hybrid speaker headphones, X-mini EVOLVE 2, portable 360° 3D surround sound speaker, X-mini™ INFINITI S, and portable waterproof speakers, X-mini XOUNDBAR W and X-mini  KAI X1 W.

The brand, which first burst onto the scene in 2007 with its iconic capsule speakers, revolutionised the industry with its designs, and kicked off an entire new product category globally called the portable speaker. It continues to do the same with products such as the hybrid speaker headphones X-mini EVOLVE series and the premium 360° 3D surround sound X-mini INFINITI series.

“There is an increasing consumption of music, and in a report released by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry, streaming growth has increased steadily between 2012 and 2016, with a 60.4% increase between 2015 and 2016. As such, audio manufacturers need to keep up with the consumer need of having music wherever and whenever they want,” states Ryan Lee, Co-founder of X-mini™. “As market leaders in innovative audio design and engineering, we strive to break new grounds constantly and provide our users with great audio solutions that meets their lifestyles.”
X-mini™ INFINITI S

The X-mini™ INFINITI S is a portable 360° 3D surround sound speaker. Housing four drivers, one dedicated subwoofer, and built-in DPAC and DSP audio technologies, the X-mini™ INFINITI S is designed to disperse immersive high quality sound in all directions. With a compact form-factor and a removable genuine leather strap, enjoy added portability with the X-mini™ INFINITI S. It also comes with a HDMI port, that allows the speaker to be connected to home entertainment devices for high definition audio, and is an alternative to soundbars on the market. The X-mini™ INFINITI S comes with built-in USB Type-C port for fast-charging. The X-mini™ INFINITI S will be available in Q3 2018, at a suggested retail price of US $399.

X-mini™ EVOLVE 2 

The second-generation X-mini™ EVOLVE 2 returns with improved design features. Dual Bluetooth and AUX-in connectivity provides added flexibility for constant music on-the-go. The versatile speaker headphones comes with a built-in swivel and leather ear pads with memory foam to improve noise isolation and give extra comfort. The hybrid speaker headphones features quad drivers, and a bass port for enhanced audio in speaker mode. The headset also includes aptX audio technology, for improved audio and video synchronisation over Bluetooth. The X-mini™ EVOLVE 2 will be available in Q2 2018, at a suggested retail price of US $149.

X-mini™ XOUNDBAR W 

The X-mini™ XOUNDBAR W comes in a slim, pocket-designed form factor, making it easy to slip into the pocket. Housing dual 36mm audio drivers, enjoy full-range stereo sound with the X-mini™ XOUNDBAR W. It is an IPX7 waterproof certified ultra portable Bluetooth speaker, which can submerge in water for up to 1 meter for up to 30 minutes. The X-mini™ KAI X1 W also comes with a built-in camera mount, which can be fixed to a bicycle handle or tripod for a fuss-free outdoor audio experience. The X-mini™ XOUNDBAR W will be available in Q2 2018, at a suggested retail price of US $45.90.

 X-mini™ KAI X1 W  

The X-mini™ KAI X1 W comes with a large 50mm driver for quality sound beyond size. With an IPX7 waterproof certified rating, the portable speaker can be submerged underwater for 30 minutes at a depth of 1 meter. With an in-built camera mount, the X-mini™ KAI X1 W can be fixed to a bicycle handle or tripod for a fuss-free outdoor audio experience. The X-mini™ KAI X1 W will be available in Q2 2018, at a suggested retail price of US $54.90. 

MyFC showcases JAQ Hybrid and LAMINA Range Extender at #CES2018 #Motoring

Swedish fuel cell company myFC is present at the world’s largest consumer technology show, CES. The company will showcase the world’s smallest fuel cell charger, JAQ Hybrid, as well as its development of a range extender for electric cars.

“Precisely a year ago, at CES 2017, we launched the world’s smallest fuel cell, LAMINA. Now we’re back with our first product on the LAMINA platform, JAQ Hybrid. The LAMINA cell is of course also at the heart of the range extender for electric cars we’re now developing,” says Björn Westerholm, CEO of myFC.

JAQ Hybrid is the world’s smallest fuel cell charger, able to both produce and store energy thanks to the coexistence of battery and fuel cell. It can be charged using myFC’s patented, green fuel, based on salt and water, as well as through a regular power outlet. Its promise is infinite power in your pocket, ending the experience of depleted smartphone batteries.

LAMINA Rex is a range extender for electric cars, currently under development by myFC. Built on the same LAMINA cell as the JAQ Hybrid, it may as much as double the range of a medium-sized electric car. MyFC aims to have a prototype of LAMINA Rex ready during 2018.

Jabra launches Third Generation true wireless earbuds. #Elite45e & #Elite65t #CES2018

To kick start 2018, Jabra have introduced the Elite franchise, a family of headphones and earbuds designed for high quality sound that provides the best combined voice and music experience. At CES, Jabra is showcasing three new products; the Elite 45e, Elite 65t and Elite Active 65t. With the latest research showing that daily usage of headphones by frequent users focuses on calls (58% of each user’s day), music (53%) and voice control (35%), the headphones are engineered to offer the best voice experience and music quality. The franchise is on offer in a range of wearing styles including true wireless, neckband, soft neckband and headband.

In addition to the best-in-class voice and music experience, the new Elite products also come with the security of a two-year warranty against dust and water ingress (two years for the Elite Active 65t also including sweat ingress). While users will experience the great voice and music experience that Elite products offer, they will also be able to choose the wearing style that suits them best. The Elite family includes true wireless and soft neckband variants with the suffix letter signifying the styles clearly using ‘e’ for earbud and ‘t’ for true wireless.

 

Alexa integration

For those who prefer using voice commands, the new products allow voice support for all major voice services, now including Amazon Alexa on-the-go. Jabra will be among the first movers to enable this mobile feature, providing customers with access to Alexa directly from the earbuds. With Alexa, you can ask to play music, hear the news, check weather, control smart home devices, and much more. Elite 65t delivers a 4-microphone array and superior sound.

While delivering a market-leading voice and music experience and durability, each of the Elite products Jabra is presenting at this year’s CES also has its own specific features:

Elite 45e: Engineered for the best voice and music experience. The Elite 45e is for users who want the best combined voice and music experience in a headset with a discreet design and a great fit. This soft neckband (with memory wire) headset has a lightweight form factor and a unique box microphone solution that delivers the clearest voice communication on any stereo wireless headphone.

 

 

Elite 65t: Engineered for the best true wireless voice and music experience. The Elite 65t is a third generation true wireless earbud aimed at those who want the best voice and music experience without wires. It is engineered to ensure a stable wireless connection and best call and voice quality. The 65t includes one-touch access to Siri, and Google Now, new integration for Amazon Alexa on-the-go and has up to 15 hours of battery life (with cradle).

Elite Active 65t: Engineered for active users who want a true wireless voice and music experience while working out. The Jabra Elite Active 65t is for those who want the features of the Elite 65t, while being able to use the earbuds in a sports or training setting. The earbuds have enhanced grip, through special coating, integrated accelerometer for tracking features and IP56 sweat, water and dust certification. The Elite Active 65t has five hours of listening time on one charge with two additional charges in the cradle.

 

“By introducing the Elite franchise, we have demonstrated to headphone users that we understand their needs and that we are fully committed to providing the best voice and music headphone solutions. Our new Elite franchise accommodates three levels of technology in sound, microphone and voice interaction capabilities, different endurance levels, and both true wireless earbud and neckband solutions,” said René Svendsen-Tune, CEO at Jabra. “With the Elite family, we now offer headsets for every choice of wearing style, use case and price point.”  

Key features of the Elite franchise:

  • The best voice experience: unique, market-leading microphone technology ensures the best calls and voice interactions on the market. Plus support for all major voice virtual assistants including new integration with Amazon Alexa-on-the-go
  • Personalised music experience: users can adapt their sound to suit their personal preferences with the Jabra Sound app
  • Biggest choice of wearing styles: true wireless, neckband, soft neckband, headband – always the best voice, music and calls
  • Unbeatable durability: two-year life proof warranty against water and dust ingress**, two-year warranty for Active & Sport variants against sweat and dust

Find out more about the new Jabra Elite family at: www.jabra.com/elite

Availability

The Jabra Elite 65t will be available from mid-January in selected retailers at a MSRP GBP 149,99

The Jabra Elite Active 65t will become available early April in selected retailers at a MSRP GBP 169,99

The Jabra Elite Active 45e will become available early April in selected retailers at a MSRP at GBP 89,99

Urbanista launch the Rio and Boston sports earphones. #urbanistalife #sport #earphones

Urbansita have launched some new earphones for the new year called the Rio and Boston, We have been covering Urbanista products lines here for some time now and the first in Ireland to do so with a nice catalogue of reviews to check out if you just search their name on site.

Rio Night Runner Reflex

Rio is a classic sport earphone with perfect fit, it comes in vibrant colors to boost your workout. Built-in mic that allows you to take calls anywhere. Come sweat or rain, the Rio´s IPX5 (water resistant) certification guarantees it will weather some of the most intense training.

With their tangle-free flat cable and an ergonomically perfect fit, The Rio earphones are your trusted companion for a life in motion. Whether you’re working out or going about your day, the in-line remote allows you to take calls on the go, pause and play your tunes and skip between tracks. Rio is compatible with devices in all shapes and sizes (Android, iOS and Windows).

FEATURES
    • Speaker size: φ14.2mm
    • Sensitivity: 112dB ±3dB SPL @1KHz
    •  Impedance: 32ohms ±15% @1KHz
    • Frequency: 20-20.000Hz
    • Hands-free with microphone and one button control

    Compatible with Android, iOS and Windows
  • Weight: 23g (without packaging)
  • Weight including packaging: 78g
  • Packaging size: 100x31x121mm

Whether you’re listening to your favorite music or chatting with a friend on the phone, the Rio set gives you an enjoyable audio experience with crisp highs and a rich sound. The specially designed earbuds allow you to remain aware of your surroundings, which makes them ideal for safely working out in urban environments.

Buy HERE 

Boston Night Runner Reflex

Wireless sport earphones with the perfect fit. Pair it with your device and enjoy 6 hours tangle free music experience without cables. Built-in mic that allows you to take calls anywhere. Special designed earbuds for secure and comfortable fit. Don’t mind the rain! The technical construction make them water resistant.

Boston is carefully designed with the Bluetooth device placed on the back of your neck and a clip-on cord to keep the earphones in place while working out. The earbuds can be joined together magnetically so that you may safely wear them around the neck when not in use. Boston comes in several vibrant colors. No matter how tough your work out or the weather conditions, Boston is there to help boost your workout. The earphones are water and sweat-resistant (IPX5 certified).

FEATURES
  • Bluetooth: 4.0
  • Speaker size: φ14.2mm
  • Sensitivity: 103dB+/-3dB
  • Impedance: 32Ω ± 15%
  • Frequency range: 20Hz~20KHz
  • Hands-free with microphone and volume control
  • Stand-by time: 15 days
  • Play time: around 6h
  • Charging: Micro USB, about 1h charging time
  • Compatible with Android, iOS and Windows
  • Weight: 23g (without packaging)
  • Weight including packaging: 78g/pcs
  • Package size: 200x200x85mm
  • Packaging size: 100x31x121mm

Whether you’re listening to your favorite music or chatting with a friend on the phone, the Boston set gives you an enjoyable audio experience with crisp highs and a rich sound. The specially designed earbuds allow you to remain aware of your surroundings, which makes them ideal for safely working out in urban environments.

Buy HERE

 

Revolutionary Slimdown for #Windows10, @Auslogics Brand-New BoostSpeed 10 #Auslogics

Auslogics Software, an Australia-based publisher of expert-recommended computer maintenance, optimization and security tools, has announced the release of a new major version of Auslogics BoostSpeed. Version 10 comes with multiple usability and algorithm improvements and upgrades, many of them designed to make working with Microsoft’s newest operating system more convenient for everyone.

Since the release of Windows 10, many PC users around the world have complained about the OS having too much “filler” with promotional content taking up space, various data transmission options enabled by default and undermining user privacy, etc. Auslogics has been collecting user feedback and analyzing it to single out the annoyances that caused the most complaints. The company then worked on adding functionality in BoostSpeed to address those Windows 10 issues, while making it useful for PCs with other Windows versions as well.

 

BoostSpeed 10 comes with a brand-new Windows Slimmer tool that was created to help users get the most out of their Windows computers, especially those that run Windows 10. The tool lets users uninstall unneeded apps that take up disk space and produce unneeded load on system resources. It also offers users a simple way to remove or disable unneeded system components.

Version 10 also received a significant usability upgrade through simplified access to the program’s 18 additional tools. All of them can now be accessed from the main screen, so when a user opens the program, they instantly have everything they need to run maintenance, protect privacy and do advanced security or performance tweaking. The software suite includes tools to boost Internet connection speed, erase traces of credit card or other private information, recover accidentally deleted files, shred confidential documents, check hard drive status and fix errors, sort through personal files and applications, clear more disk space by erasing duplicates and other features.

“The new Windows Slimmer is the best diet pill for your Windows, created and tested by computer “physicians” with years of experience,” says Anna Lind, Auslogics PR representative. “Your operating system will take up less disk space, use less memory and CPU power, and as a result will run faster and more efficiently. Along with multiple other improvements, this new feature makes BoostSpeed even more effective for cleaning up, customizing and boosting any Windows PC.”

A free trial version of Auslogics BoostSpeed 10 is available from the publisher’s website at www.auslogics.com/en/software/boost-speed Special upgrade pricing is available for current users of older BoostSpeed versions.

 

#Garmin introduces the vívofit 4 activity tracker, Slimmer with an always-on colour display and 1+yr battery life

Garmin International Inc. has announced the vívofit 4, a daily activity tracker with an incredible 1+ year battery life – no charging necessary – and a sunlight-readable, always-on colour display. Designed for 24/7 wearability, the vívofit 4 is swim- and shower-safe and features a sleek, comfortable band. The vívofit 4 is ready to go right out of the box, and can be paired with a smartphone for additional features. Easy to set up and simple to operate, all that’s left is to put it on and go.

 

“An activity tracker is only as effective as how often you wear it, and this is where the vívofit 4 really shines – you can set it and forget it,” said Andrew Silver, EMEA Product Manager, Fitness. “It’s the ideal device for customers who want something reliable that they don’t need to hassle with or take off to recharge.”

Right out of the box, the vívofit 4 starts tracking steps and encourages users to stay active with a coloured move bar that fills up when a user has been stationary for too long. It also assigns daily step goals based on current activity levels, which automatically adjust to the user, gradually nudging them toward a healthier, more active lifestyle.

For those customers looking for more than just basic activity tracking, the vívofit 4 can be paired with a smartphone, adding even more functionality and options, such as tracking sleep, intensity minutes and more. Forget to start or stop a timed activity? Thanks to Move IQ, the vívofit 4 is able to detect changes in a user’s movement and automatically capture and classify activities such as walking, running, biking, swimming and using an elliptical.

Users can use the vívofit 4 as their everyday watch, complete with a countdown timer, stopwatch and multiple alarms. A weather widget gives a quick, illustrated look at the day’s weather. The vívofit 4 even includes Find My Phone for those who need a little extra help keeping track of their smartphone.

Through the Garmin Connect app, users can customize the vívofit 4 with various watch faces, colour themes and personalized text, such as an emergency contact or motivational phrase. Interchangeable accessory bands (sold separately) make it easy to switch up colours and styles to match any mood or outfit.

Within the newly redesigned Garmin Connect, a free online community, it is easier than ever to get an at-a-glance look at important stats like steps and sleep. Users can filter and customize their data so that they are only seeing what is most relevant. Users can connect with friends and family to motivate one another, join challenges, engage in friendly competitions and more. And speaking of competitions, vívofit 4 users with children who own vívofit jr. 2 devices can compete against one another using the Toe-to-Toe timed step competition feature to determine who is clearing the table that night. The vívofit 4 will periodically sync with Garmin Connect throughout the day.

The vívofit 4 is available in White (S/M), Black Speckled (S/M) and Black (S/M and L) for a suggested retail price of £69.99/ €79.99. Interchangeable accessory bands are available in a Speckled Merlot and Speckled Navy combo pack (S/M) for £27.99/ €30.99. Accessory bands in Speckled Black (S/M), White (S/M) and Black (S/M and L) are available for individual purchase for a suggested retail price of £17.99/ €19.99.

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SOUL Electronics Presents Brand New X-Shock Pure Wireless Earphones #earphones

We have several reviews coming up from SOUL Electronics but today there is another new product to market which is the all new X-Shock Pure Wireless Earphones. 

The SOUL X-Shock in-ears are the latest innovation by US-American audio experts SOUL Electronics. These “true wireless” earphones offer maximum flexibility – designed for people who don’t want to compromise on music entertainment and head for complete freedom of movement.

Highest Sound Quality via Bluetooth 4.2

SOUL developed these earphones together with a team of sound engineers and professional athletes. Weighing only 6 Gramm each, these in-ears are ergonomically designed and boast a sweat- and waterproof outer shell with innovative double injection technology – for a powerful sound any time and any place. Thanks to their Bluetooth 4.2. technology the X-Shock earphones have a range of up to 10 meters. The gold-plated internal antennas enable an instant auto pairing and an excellent Bluetooth connection with a mobile device and, together with the integrated remote control for easily answering incoming calls, do provide ultimate comfort and flexibility – in the office as well as during workout in the gym or jogging in the park.

 

Up to 54 Hours of Music Thanks to the Mobile Charging Station

The mobile charging station also offers convincing performance: It not only charges the X-Shock in-ears in 1.5 hours, but also serves as a power bank for the smartphone. The charging station “loads” the earphones a total of 18 times before it has to be recharged. Since the X-Shock headphones themselves have a battery life of over 3 hours, this means a total of at least 54 hours of music enjoyment – with just one loaded charging station.

The new X-Shock true wireless in-ears are available now at GBP 149,99 on Amazon UK. In addition, SOUL will be launching an X-Shock special edition in March 2018 with integrated LED lights in the earplugs for better visibility and more safety during outdoor workouts in the dark.