New research[1] from PayPal reveals that 88% of Irish consumers who shop online bought something from a website outside of Ireland over the last year.
The study, conducted by Censuswide and involving more than 1,000 consumers in Ireland, found that almost four in five (78%) of those who bought from websites outside of Ireland spent with UK retailers during this time.
Some 43% bought from websites based in Europe, while 38% spent with websites based in China and more than a fifth (21%) purchased goods via websites in the US.
On average, those who shop online spent €385[2] with retailers outside of Ireland in the last year. This amount was higher than the average amount spent by respondents via Irish websites during the same period, which was €357 on average.
The top three reasons as to why people bought from a website outside of Ireland were cited as better pricing (65%), more choice (51%), and greater availability (46%). Meanwhile, the top drivers for online shopping in Ireland were found to be faster delivery (48%) and supporting local businesses (44%).
Moreover, the survey revealed that over half (56%) of Irish consumers expect to buy more products than before from international retailers over the next year.
Joachim Goyvaerts, director of Benelux and Ireland for PayPal, said: “Our research shows that the demand for online shopping has never been greater and that many people are eager to support the local businesses they know and love.
“As a result of the pandemic and recurring lockdowns, it is no longer just important but absolutely necessary that Irish businesses provide a digital offering. Of course, they shouldn’t look at this as a short-term investment because the growing dominance of online shopping won′t ease – even when restrictions do.
“Irish retailers are known for the quality of their products, and currently there’s a huge opportunity to attract more customers and grow sales – especially as consumers, both at home and abroad, seek out more choice and convenience in a post-Brexit world. However, in order to take full advantage, it’s essential that businesses fully embrace the digital commerce revolution.”
[1] Statistics are drawn from a survey of 1,008 members of the general Irish population, conducted by Censuswide on behalf of PayPal in November 2020. All statistics are taken from this source, unless listed otherwise. All statistics refer to respondents from this survey who shop online.
[2] This total and the total relating to the average amount spent by respondents on Irish websites are annual totals – estimated by respondents for a 12-month period.
Go on a sound journey with the all new Miami headphones offering up to 50 hours of non-stop playtime, and up to 40 hours with Active Noise Cancelling (ANC) mode on. Miami headphones are designed to deliver a crisp, immersive audio experience. With the ANC feature, at the press of a button you are able to completely switch off the outside world and block out background noise so you can stay focused with no unwanted interruptions. Otherwise, switch to Miami’s built-in Ambient Sound Mode which uses advanced technology to filter in important outside noises without disturbing your flow. Perfect for when you’re on the go but need to stay aware of your surrounding environment.
Axel Grell, the Acoustical Engineer who developed the sound design for Urbanista Miami, comments: “The Urbanista Miami headphone is designed to transport the emotions in your music, right to your soul. With a warm contoured bass that extends to ultra-low frequencies, clean mids and highs; Miami provides a stunning, crisp sound experience whether you choose Active Noise Cancelling, Default or Ambient Sound Mode.”
Inspired by Miami
Inspired by the vibrant pulse of the city, Urbanista Miami is intelligently designed to fit into the user’s on-the-go lifestyle whilst complementing their personal style with a choice of four different colours: Pearl White or Midnight Black, as well as Miami-inspired colours Ruby Red and Teal Green.
Urbanista Miami headphones have on-ear detection technology that is programmed to pause when the sensors detect that you remove the headphones from your head and restart when they are put back in place – without the need to press pause or play.
Miami lets you effortlessly switch between your iOS and Android devices, connecting automatically via Bluetooth 5.0. The sleek headphones are adjustable for a custom fit and the smooth cushioned shells sit snugly for comfortable all-day listening. For convenience, the package includes a hard travel case, an AUX cable, an airline adapter and a USB Type C charging cable.
CEO Anders Andreen comments: “We are excited to launch an over-ear alternative to our bestselling London earbuds. We have combined features such as Active Noise Cancelling and Ambient Sound Mode with trendy colours and amazing audio quality, all whilst remaining true to our contemporary Scandinavian design. We have always taken inspiration from the world’s most exciting cities and Urbanista Miami makes a great addition to our line-up of wireless products.”
Order at www.urbanista.com/miami. Priced at £129 / SEK 1499 / EUR 149 / USD 149 MSRP boasts full compatibility with iOS, Android and Windows devices. Watch out for our review soon.
Urbanista Miami Key Features:
● Active Noise Cancelling
● Ambient Sound Mode
● 50hrs+ total playtime
● Operating time with ANC on: 40hrs
● On-Ear detection
● Type C Charging
● Bluetooth 5.0
● Compatible with iOS and Android
● Google Assistant
Valentine’s Day is going to be a bit different this year. If you’re planning a Zoom date and don’t want to be let down by your device, treat yourself and your date to a Stand & Grip! These cases offer you a unique way to enhance your media and virtual chat experiences.
CLCKR Phone case is integrated with a patented universal and multi-functional phone stand and grip. CLCKR’s grip enables a firmer hold and safer use of your device and its stylish ultra-strong design is compatible with most wireless chargers. Made using TPU, this ultra-slim case has a smooth minimalistic finish available in various colours. There are numerous uses for a CLCKR case including positioning your mobile phone in portrait, landscape or conference call mode. Check our reviews HERE
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, the Swedish lifestyle audio brand Urbanista, announces an attractive deal. This year, purchases of Urbanista London – Urbanista’s latest true wireless earphones with Active Noise Cancellation – will include a free Urbanista Sydney wireless speaker, ensuring that you can share all of your favourite music with your loved ones.
The discount will be automatically applied at checkout when both items are added to the shopping cart. The package is available for £129 / $149USD / SEK1499 / EUR149 MSRP and will be available from now until 14th February at www.urbanista.com/valentinesday
Facebook Ireland today launched a new on-platform campaign to educate users on how to identify and report hate speech on the platform. Over the last few years, Facebook has expanded its policies to provide greater protections to people from different types of abuse and also improved enforcement of these policies.
The educational video which features three questions: What is hate speech?How to stop hate speech?; How to report hate speech? will roll out across Newsfeeds in Ireland from today. It helps Facebook users to understand, identify and report hate speech by explaining;
What is hate speech? Facebook does not allow attacks against any person or group of people based on certain characteristics – like their race, ethnicity, religion, gender, disability or sexual orientation.
How to stop hate speech? If someone uses a known derogatory word to describe a person based on their race, ethnicity, religion, gender, disability or sexual orientation, that’s hate speech.
How to report hate speech? Click the three dots next to the post you’d like to mark as hate speech. Click “Report”, select “Hate speech” and the applicable characteristic. Confirm and file the report.
Facebook removes hate speech when it becomes aware of it through user reports. The company is also taking proactive measures in its approach to tackling hate speech, and has created innovative AI technology designed to identify hateful content. As a result of the rapid advancement of this technology, Facebook proactively detects about 95% of the hate speech content that is removed from the platform.
Commenting on the launch of the campaign, Dualta Ó Broin, Head of Public Policy at Facebook Ireland said “At Facebook, we have a zero-tolerance policy against hate speech but we understand that this doesn’t mean zero-occurrence. We have worked hard and invested substantially to put in place the right tools and technologies to identify and remove any content that contravenes our hate speech policy. We are encouraged to see a strong AI detection rate and we are also encouraging our users to continue to report hate speech in order to improve and maintain the positive user experience for everyone on the platform.”
As part of Facebook’s ongoing policy development process, it seeks input and expertise from a range of stakeholders, including civil society organisations, activist groups, and external experts. In Ireland, Facebook works with INAR (Irish Network Against Racism).
Commenting on the campaign, Claudia Hoareau, Vice-Chair of INAR said, “We welcome this important drive to eliminate hate content from Facebook, and the tools which Facebook have developed for users to work with the platform to report and eliminate hate. Hate speech divides communities, stifles debate, entrenches inequality and silences minorities. We are delighted Facebook is taking a more robust stance, and urge users to take a zero tolerance approach to hate content and to always report.”
Facebook and Instagram have signed an EU Code of Conduct committed to countering the spread of illegal hate speech online.
Earlier this week, Facebook also announced a new measure to combat anti-Semitic hate speech, which will connect people in Ireland with authoritative information about the Holocaust. Anyone who searches on Facebook for terms associated with either the Holocaust or Holocaust denial, will see a message from Facebook encouraging them to connect with credible information about the Holocaust off Facebook.
To learn more about tackling hate speech on Facebook, view the educational video at Facebook Ireland.
An article written by the Editors of GQ has written that one can learn about a person from the watch they wear – unless, of course, they have picked a wristwatch that speaks quietly. Considering that time is very important, watches help to build your relationship with it stronger and more valuable, and the right watch will make you change your outlooks in life. A study posted in Hodinkee stated that watch wearing is a valid marker of personality and associated behavior and that people who wear watches are superior humans. Here are three world-class and powerful athletes associated with the Swiss Tissot watches, and the models they promote.
Thomas Lüthi
T-Race Thomas Lüthi 2020 Limited Edition Leather and Rubber Watch were announced to be released in April 2020. This item features a black leather blue rubber strap with buckle closure, stainless steel case approximately 47 mm case size, black dial, Swizz quartz movement, scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating, and water-resistant up to a pressure of 10 bar. This line stays true to the essence of the Tissot T-Race inspired by a motorcycle. Each detail of the watch features bespoke design elements and ensures easy and readability with white SuperLuminova® on several elements of the wristwatch like the counters and indexes.
The 34-year-old Swiss professional motorcycle road racer, Thomas Lüthi, currently competing in the Moto2 Grand Prix World Championship, became a Tissot ambassador in 2008. Another item in Lüthi’s name was the Tissot T-Race Thomas Lüthi Black Yellow Dial SS Quartz Lady watch. This is the Tissot T-Race Thomas Lüthi Limited Edition 2015, which comes in striking colors of yellow and silver. The design embodies Lüthi’s energy and passion for the sport with quirky details, including holes on the dial that mimic the pattern found on a rider’s leathers, pushers shaped like bike footrests, and large numbers that conjure up all the excitement of race day. With a dynamic new case and GT stripes completing the aesthetic, it is as spirited and sporty as Lüthi himself.
The last one is the Tissot Men Limited Edition 2014 Chronograph watch whose case is made up of stainless steel which is 12.67 mm in thickness and 45.3 mm in diameter. It holds water pressure of up to 100 meters.
Virat Kohli
In 2018, Times of India Newspaper, Mumbai has released an advertisement for the Tissot Chrono XL Virat Kohli Special Edition launched in October of the same year. The watch sports a blue dial and is fitted with a blue leather strap with a case size of 45 mm. The model has been selling like hotcakes from the time Tissot has launched it in the market. It has Virat Kohli on the case back and also has his signature. The dial has the Virat Kohli Logo at hour 8. The stopwatch has a small dial in the lower part of the watch has the number 18 marked in red that relates to Virat Kohli’s Indian Team Jersey number, and the year 2018 is the year in which he celebrated his 30th birthday.
Virat Kohli, an Indian cricketer, is considered the highest-paid Indian athlete and became the Tissot brand ambassador in 2016. Kohli is the current captain of the India national team and as a right-handed top-order batsman, is regarded as one of the best contemporary batsmen in the world.
Since Tissot Chrono XL Virat Kohli Special Edition is no longer available in the market, another version so close looking at it is endorsed. The Tissot Chrono XL Classic is like its other-self. It flexes a blue dial with Arabic indexes, a brown synthetic embossed cow leather alligator look alike, and a standard buckle. A round shape with a length and width of 45 mm. is made up of a 316L stainless case and scratch-resistant sapphire crystal.
Marc Márquez
In May 2020, the latest Tissot watch inspired by the Spanish Grand Prix motorcycle road racer, Marc Márquez, was released – Tissot T-Race Marc Márquez 2020 Limited Edition. The model still stays true to the essence of the Tissot T-Race, which is motorcycle-inspired. It is emblazoned with Marc Márquez’s signature ant motif, a sporty and technical strap that takes the color code of Marc Márquez with grey rubber, black leather, and red stitching. Marc Márquez’s 93 logo is also engraved on the case back highlighting the runner’s symbol. It has water-resistant of up to a pressure of 10 bar. Made up of a 316L stainless steel case with black PVD coating, the newest item has a thickness of 12.7 mm, a length of 47.6 mm, and a width of 43 mm. It has a Swiss quartz movement and a battery type Renata 394.
Marc Marquez is a six-time MotoGP world champion. Due to his determination, results, and fighting spirit. The 27-year-old racer was chosen as representative of the Swiss watchmaker. He officially became an ambassador for Tissot when he was 25 in 2018.
In A Nutshell
Their hard work is being paid in every award and medals they receive, and still, they get more noticed and recognized when they wear watches designed after them. Indeed, these Herculean men are accountable for every praise and tribute their fans are giving them. The Tissot watch also made a great choice of acknowledging and having these stylish and well-built gentlemen in their sphere. If you want to cop any of these timepieces, make sure to check out The Watch Company for the best deals.
Our advanced technology has taken all our lives to an easier phase, especially at work. People used to write all their reports through a typewriter machine that would take hours to finish. In this new era, people use computers and laptops and do all their paperwork through MS office applications and other portals, which is more comfortable and convenient.
Because of this new digital technology, most of our MS office files are converted to PDF format to secure and keep all of our hard work safe from any unauthorized alterations. There are many conversion tools on the web these days, and not all of them can be trusted with your files. One of the most conveniently used PDF websites is Gogo Pdf.
A Quick Tour In Gogo Pdf Website
Gogo Pdf is one of the newest websites globally but has already earned its reputation because of its services and tools. The website comprises 26 different PDF tools that are highly in need of everyone who spent more time creating presentations and documents.
With this website, you can convert your Word to PDF free, merge PDF files, delete pages from your PDF and even add a security password on your PDF. Aside from all the tools, you don’t have to worry about paying any monthly subscription since this website is all free to use since it is still new in the market.
This website has all the necessary privacy tools where your files are kept private and won’t be viewed by anyone. It will be deleted automatically within 60 minutes after you have downloaded the files. Get to know one of their favourite tools and their respective uses and purpose.
Convert Word To PDF Tool
The Word to PDF tool is one of the favourites and most used tools globally. We all know that Microsoft Word is an essential tool at work where we create our own books, newspaper content, articles, business proposals, contracts, examination sheets, and more. Converting your Microsoft Word format to PDF format is a must these days for various reasonable reasons.
One of the main reasons we should convert them is to protect our beloved files from being corrupted and being altered by anonymous people. It also helps us transfer our files easier. It is more convenient to share them with our colleagues for its universal format where everyone can open them, whether they are using a different operating system or software.
The word to PDF tool is available anywhere and on any device. You just have to open their website and follow the following procedure.
Input your Word format file to their converter box by clicking the “select file” button or dragging and dropping your file to the converter box.
You will notice that the Gogo Pdf converter box will start to process your file.
Next is the waiting time; wait for it until the converter box turns your MS Word file into a PDF file.
When done, your file can be downloaded to your device, or if you don’t want to download it, you can share it with your recipients by copying the link provided.
Convert Excel To PDF and Protect Them With These Tools
Some people may not understand Microsoft Excel’s importance if their jobs are not into computations and numbers. Excel is one of the most straightforward digital tools that can help you compute and create different graphs about money, income, and market growth. It is equipped with all the necessary computations to help you make your very own formula in a very convenient way.
Why do we need to convert our Excel files to PDF? We should keep in mind three main reasons when it comes to the importance of PDF format to our Excel files. First, formulas and different graph contents might be more significant than the usual ones; PDF can help you squeeze your file without compromising its formulas and content. Next, PDF files can not be easily altered by unauthorized people when sharing them with your recipient.
Lastly, your secret formulas and content can be kept private by adding a password to keep everything secure and safe. To convert your file, follow the following procedures by Gogol Pdf:
Select the Excel file to convert and upload them to the converter box by dragging it or dropping it.
Once your file is uploaded, the converter tool will convert all your Excel files into a PDF format.
The conversion process might take a few minutes, depending on the original size of your excel; all you have to do is wait until it’s done.
When it is finished, you can now download your newly converted file to your device, or you can easily share your file with your recipients by sending them the link provided by Gogol Pdf.
After converting your file to PDF, you can add a password to your file by clicking the options’ protect PDF tool. You have to re-upload your new PDF format to their dropbox and type the password using alphabetical, numerals, and symbols.
When the Gogo Pdf requirement accepts the password, you can now download your protected file to your device. Besides that, you can also use the link provided by Gogol Pdf and share it with your recipients.
Takeaway
Gogo Pdf is one of the most comfortable and convenient websites where you can convert different files to PDF and vice-versa without subscribing or paying anything. Check out this website now to take advantage of its other features.
Creative Technology today announced the release of Sound Blaster Z SE, the latest addition to its well-established Sound Blaster Z-series. This Special Edition comes with updated features designed to deliver an even better audio experience backed by 30 years of audio processing legacy. Sporting a myriad of newly added gaming profiles, as well as microphone and headphones EQ presets, the Sound Blaster Z SE is the ideal sound card for gaming and even video conferencing while working from home.
Sound Blaster Z SE comes with updated software features designed to deliver an effortless audio boost for gaming and entertainment.
Featuring the same high-quality audio specifications as its predecessor with up to 116 dB SNR at an amazing bit rate of up to 24-bit / 192 kHz, the Sound Blaster Z SE offers users an extra boost to the entertainment and gaming audio. It includes additional gaming acoustic profiles optimized for the hottest games like PUBG and microphone EQ presets tuned for crystal clear communication. Sound Blaster Z SE now also supports 7.1 virtual on headphones and discrete 5.1 on speakers with an expanded list of headphone profiles to include the latest model to offer the best-optimized listening experience for users.
These new features are all conveniently accessible via the updated software suite, the Sound Blaster Command where users can enjoy the latest audio technologies and enhancements that are fully customizable. For existing Sound Blaster Z customers, the latest Sound Blaster Command software can be downloaded via the support page.
Pricing and Availability
Sound Blaster Z SE is attractively priced at US$109.99 and is available at Creative.com.
A new scam doing the rounds to watch out for claiming to be PTSB and beneficiary called SAMSON. The text has a PTSB identifier on top which most do to make it look real and here is when people panic and get caught out . As per usual you will be instructed to login to your account via the link given in the sms which brings you to a site near identical to the PTSB website and if you follow this you have just handed over your information and you know what happens after that.. Below is what to look out for and as usual report this and delete straight away and do not click on the link.
PTSB have had similar messages just recently but with a different approach you can find out more on that HERE
As per the PTSB WEBSITE
What should you do if you receive suspicious SMS?
Do not click on the link that is in the SMS.
Do not divulge any credit/debit card/account log-on information.
Do not respond to the message.
Regarding genuine authorisation codes received from permanent tsb via SMS please ensure that you read and fully understand the text message before proceeding
If you have already clicked the link and/or sent your details, contact us as soon as possible on +353 (1) 669 5851. We will cancel your Open24 number and arrange a new one for you.
