AIB and GreenTechHQ Global Sustainabiity and Innovation Hub have announced their official partnership which will enable GreenTechHQ to further support businesses with a sustainable focus and solutions in the South East. Established in Enniscorthy in the heart of the South East region, GreenTechHQ is a world-class innovation ecosystem for companies and ecopreneurs focused on developing solutions to help climate change. As Ireland’s largest financial services provider with 3.2 million customers, AIB seeks to be a driving force for the sustainability agenda in Ireland, supporting customers and communities to make the transition to a low carbon economy.
The partnership will help GreenTechHQ support hundreds of businesses with collaborative workspaces, events, programs, investment, mentoring and support services in thought leadership, communication, innovation, training, incubation and pilot projects.
CEO, GreenTechHQ, Rita Martin said “our aim is for GreenTechHQ to be recognised as a world-class ecosystem for companies and communities who want access to a leading-edge knowledge eco system, global connections and product solutions support, to make a genuine impact in addressing climate change. We want to rapidly increase access to inspiring, affordable, and relevant sustainability training for businesses and are delighted that our partnership with AIB will provide us with support to do that as we seek to help businesses transition to a low carbon economy.”
AIB’s Head of Business Banking, Pat Horgan said “as Ireland’s biggest bank, we continue to play our part as a sustainability leader to ensure a greener tomorrow by backing those building it today. Supporting our customers to lower their carbon footprint is a key priority for AIB and our partnership with the GreenTechHQ sustainability and innovation hub will help to support businesses that are directly focused on tackling climate change.”
On Thursday evening, as part of an event held in GreenTechHQ Hub, TASC presented its report on the People’s Transition for Enniscorthy. Supported by AIB, the People’s Transition project is a community-driven programme which views climate action as an enabler for local development. Enniscorthy is the first community in the country that TASC has been working with as part of this 3-year community development initiative.
HP has announced new pro-grade audio and video solutions with AI-driven software to bring meetings to life.
“HP is thrilled to bring the next generation of audio and video technology, enhanced with innovative AI capabilities to the Irish market, so everyone can be virtually seen and heard with clarity. We are committed to delivering solutions that eliminate the barriers inside and outside the room so users can look and sound their best,” said Val Gabriel, Managing Director, HP Ireland.
Be Seen
As more people return to the office, the Poly Studio X52 all-in-one video bar maximises the virtual meeting experience in mid-sized meeting spaces. New Poly DirectorAI smart camera technology offers automated camera framing modes like group, speaker, and people framing. The 4K, 20MP camera ensures clear visibility of every participant, reaching even the farthest corners of the conference room without any image distortion. Updates to the AI-driven software for group and speaker framing capabilities include the new Poly DirectorAI Perimeter feature and other audio enhancements. The Poly Studio X52 is certified for Google Meet, Microsoft Teams and Zoom, with pending certification for native support for BlueJeans by Verizon, GoTo, and RingCentral.
The Poly Video OS provides a unified experience across all Poly video conferencing devices. With its latest update, Poly Video OS 4.1 delivers new features and improvements:
For better meeting room experiences with glass walls, Poly DirectorAI Perimeter technology ensures precise participant framing. IT administrators can input room dimensions, allowing AI-powered technology to define parameters accurately and prevent capturing faces beyond glass walls or windows. Additionally, Sound Reflection Reduction minimises echo and reverberations caused by glass and hard surfaces.
The Poly Studio E70 smart camera can now connect directly to the Poly G7500 modular video conferencing system using a standard Ethernet cable for flexible room configurations and easier installation. The Ethernet cable can power the Studio E70 camera and extend up to 100 meters.
The Poly TC10 touch control panel now supports meeting control for Microsoft Teams Rooms on Android. It can also function as a room scheduling panel for Microsoft Teams, allowing better visibility into room availability and on-the-spot room reservations. The TC10 control panel is now certified for Microsoft Teams.
Poly Solutions for Large Rooms
The Poly G7500 Modular Video Conferencing System and the Shure Microflex Large Room Bundles deliver a seamless multi-vendor solution for large meeting spaces and have been jointly certified for Microsoft Teams Rooms on Android. Customers now have the option of a tested and certified multi-vendor solution that seamlessly integrates video, compute, and DSP audio solutions, ensuring an optimal Microsoft Teams Rooms experience.
The Poly Studio E70 and HP Mini Conferencing PC have been Zoom-certified for large meeting rooms, offering customers a complete intelligent solution for Zoom Rooms on Windows. The powerful combination of dual camera sensors and 12th generation Intel® Core™ i7 processor enable Zoom Room features, including a Zoom-verified Intelligent Director experience, to deliver more equitable meetings for in-person and remote participants.
Be Heard
The new Poly Voyager Surround 80 UC empowers employees to focus and sound their best with immersive rich audio and adaptive ANC. It is the first boomless headset certified for Microsoft Teams Open Office due to its outstanding performance in noisy environments. The Bluetooth enterprise headset offers a sleek design for complete comfort, featuring soft ear cushions and an adjustable headband for an ultralight fit. Users can stay in command with up to 21 hours of talk time, convenient on-ear controls, and smart sensors for automatic call answering.
IT Management – Poly Lens
With companies striving to enhance the in-office experience and adapt workspaces to evolving utilisation trends, the Poly Lens remote device management provides enhanced visibility and insights across company workspaces. IT professionals can remotely monitor, troubleshoot Poly devices, and streamline device management under one platform.
Poly has expanded its growing portfolio of API integration partners with Ubiqisense and Vyopta to deliver insights for customers leveraging the power of Poly Lens on the Poly Studio X30 and Studio X50 video bars.
Ubiqisense provides rich, actionable insights into room occupancy, usage patterns, and footfall across office floors, meeting rooms, open spaces, and shared desks.
Vyopta provides insights on space utilisation, UC device monitoring, troubleshooting, and meeting experience analytics.
“Organisations seeking to bridge the gap between on-site, remote, and flexible workers will need tools and technologies designed to meet the challenge,” said Val Gabriel, Managing Director of HP Ireland. “HP | Poly have extensive experience deploying a collective suite of AI-enabled audio and video solutions, which offer an immersive collaboration experience for all end users.”
Pricing and Availability
The Poly Studio X52 is expected to be available worldwide in late Summer for a starting price of €4,437.
The Poly Video OS 4.1 is expected to be available worldwide across the Poly Studio X Series of video bars and the Poly G7500 modular video conferencing systems in late Summer.
The Poly Studio E70 featuring Zoom’s Intelligent Director on Windows is expected to be available worldwide in October 2023.
The Poly Voyager Surround 80 is expected to be available worldwide in August for a starting price of €459.95.
The Poly Lens App is currently available worldwide.
ASUS today announced the mighty new Zenfone 10, the latest generation of this iconic hand-sized 5.9″ smartphone that redefines expectations for compact smartphones.
Zenfone 10 heralds a new era where compact means powerful, and small is the new big. It’s powered by the flagship Snapdragon® 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform, along with the latest LPDDR5X memory and UFS 4.0 ROM technologies for the ultimate performance. But amazingly, battery life has been increased by almost 13%,1 with no change in battery capacity. Convenient Qi-compatible wireless charging has also been added.
The advanced 144 Hz3 AMOLED display on Zenfone 10 delivers ultra vivid colors in any conditions, and visuals are enhanced even further in collaboration with leading visual-processing company Pixelworks®.
The camera system on Zenfone 10 has been seriously upgraded, incorporating the latest 6-Axis Hybrid Gimbal Stabilizer 2.0 and new algorithms for rock-steady videos. To usher in the next generation of mobile video, there’s also a new Adaptive EIS electronic image stabilization system, along with OZO Audio-powered 3D surround-sound recording capabilities. Selfie capabilities have also been massively enhanced, with a 32 MP front camera featuring an RGBW sensor and large 1.4 μm pixels for outstanding low-light image capture.
We’ve also given Zenfone 10 even more intelligence, leveraging advanced AI features to elevate the user experience to new heights. From advanced UI tweaks to intelligent camera features, Zenfone 10 adapts to the user’s needs and preferences, and helps make every interaction intuitive and effortless.
The stylish Zenfone 10 is available in a choice of five refreshing colors, including three new shades, and all inspired by the harmonizing colors of the cosmos. It’s also built with sustainability in mind, incorporating eco-friendly bio-based polycarbonate materials and an increased proportion of recyclable packaging.
Mighty On Hand: compact and powerful
Until today, smartphone users have had to choose between compact or powerful, but the mighty Zenfone 10 changes everything.
It’s designed for effortless one-handed operation, is powered by the flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform, and includes high-performance LPDDR5X 8533 Mbps RAM and USF 4.0 ROM technology, so users now don’t need to compromise when choosing a phone that fits in the palm of their hand. And with its Snapdragon Elite Gaming features, Zenfone 10 offers true mobile gaming capabilities and smooth multitasking to rise to every challenge.
The advanced 144Hz AMOLED display on Zenfone 10 offers incredible Delta E <1 color accuracy and ultra-smooth scrolling, along with wide 151.9% sRGB and cinema-grade 112% DCI-P3 color gamuts for ultra vivid colors in any conditions. Collaboration with leading visual-processing company Pixelworks takes the excellent visuals even further with world-beating color accuracy.
Zenfone 10 is seriously stylish too, with three new cosmos-inspired colors — Aurora Green, Eclipse Red and Comet White — joining the ever-popular Starry Blue and Midnight Black.
We love our planet, and so does Zenfone 10. Its eco-friendly bio-based polycarbonate back cover5 reduces our use of petrochemicals and helps in our mission to minimize our carbon footprint. The packaging’s more recyclable too, using recycled paper and soy-based inks.
Stability, on hand: 6-Axis Hybrid Gimbal Stabilizer 2.0
The second-generation 6-Axis Hybrid Gimbal Stabilizer 2.0 in the 50 MP rear camera keeps videos even more blur-free and shake-free, even when the camera is moving. This innovative gimbal OIS monitors Zenfone 10’s every movement, in every direction, and uses that information to adjust the whole camera module in real time. It can compensate for shifts of up to +/- 3 °, so it can help smooth out even the wildest action, without optical distortion or ‘ghosting’. Combined with the ultrafast autofocus technology — which focuses quickly and reacts smoothly to changes — and hardware anti-shake EIS algorithms, Zenfone 10 delivers super-smooth, professional-looking action shots, whatever the subject.
Adding to 6-Axis Hybrid Gimbal Stabilizer 2.0’s superior anti-shake capabilities is its new Adaptive EIS technology. This uses the built-in gyro to detect movement, allowing dynamic adjustments to the size of the field of view to keep videos rock-steady at all times.
OZO Audio technology gives users the choice of eliminating wind noise for crystal-clear outdoor recordings, or capturing immersive, high-fidelity 3D Surround spatial audio.
The photography experience has been further improved with the ability to access the Light Trail mode and Quick Shot functions even when the phone’s screen is turned off. Quick Shot is a new feature that allows users to capture a photo instantly with a double-press of the volume key.
Selfies, on hand: 32 MP front camera with RGBW sensor
The upgraded 32 MP front camera on Zenfone 10 now features an RGBW sensor with large 1.4 μm pixels, giving the camera exceptional low-light performance. White pixels are added to the traditional RGB pixels, improving the overall image quality when capturing images in a dim environment. The advanced night scene algorithms help to deliver night-vision-grade selfies. When taking selfies at night or indoors with Zenfone 10, the foreground subjects have a natural skin tone, clear contours, and well-defined light and shadows. The background lighting and detail is also fully preserved.
Other camera modes have also been enhanced. Portrait mode has been upgraded with more flexible zoom options, and Light Trail mode now lets users capture professional-grade photos handheld, with no need for a tripod.
Endurance, on hand: Up to 2X battery life, new charging options
Using power-efficient CPU and components, we’ve improved Zenfone 10’s battery life by up to 12.9%, even though it has the same 4300 mAh battery capacity as its predecessor.
We’ve also added a new 30 W HyperCharge capability for maximum charging performance, and for convenience Zenfone 10 now also supports wireless charging via any Qi-compatible wireless charger.
Specifications
ASUS Zenfone 10
Processor Qualcomm® Snapdragon® 8 Gen 2, Octa-Core, 3.2GHz
GPU Qualcomm® Adreno™ 740
UI Android™ 13 with new Zen UI
Display 5.92″ 20.4:9 (2400 x 1080) 144 Hz (only available in games) 800 nits outdoor readable brightness 1,100 nits peak brightness Avg Delta-E < 1
Dimensions 68.1 x 146.5 x 9.4 mm
Weight 172 g
Battery 4,300 mAh (typical)、Wired 30 W HyperCharge、Wireless 15 W Qi-certified charging
Memory Up to 16 GB LPDDR5X RAM
Storage Up to 512 GB UFS4.0 ROM
Sensors Accelerator, E-Compass, Proximity, Ambient light sensor, Side fingerprint sensor, Gyro (Support ARCore), Hall Sensor
GPS GNSS support GPS (L1/L5), Glonass (L1), Galileo (E1/E5a), BeiDou (B1/B2a), QZSS (L1/L5) and NavIC (L5).
I/O Ports USB 2.0 Type-C®, supports QC4.0/PD 3.0 Charging3.5 mm Audio Jack – Head phone
Camera Front Cam: 32 MP, RGBW, pixel binning technology. Rear Cam: 50 MP (Main camera Sony® IMX766) 13 MP (120° ultrawide-angle lens)
Voice Wakeup Yes
Speaker Receiver (as top speaker) 10 x 12 5-magnet Speaker 11 x 15 External Smart Amplifier x 2
Splash, Water, and Dust
Resistant IP65 / IP68
NFC Supported
Color Aurora Green, Midnight Black, Comet White, Eclipse Red, Starry Blue
AVAILABILITY & PRICING
ASUS Zenfone 10 will be available for pre-order from June 29th to July 31st in United Kingdom from ASUS official online store. Please contact your local ASUS representative for further information. – ASUS Official Site Link: https://www.asus.com/uk/mobile-handhelds/phones/zenfone/zenfone-10/
Welcome to the future of food delivery and enjoyment in 2040. From desktop to dining table, bench to beach, Deliveroo has launched a SNACK TO THE FUTURE report, bringing together leading futurists and experts from the worlds of food, science, technology and innovation to create a forward-looking view of how the nation will be eating by 2040 and how our dinner tables are set to revolutionise.
The SNACK TO THE FUTURE report from Deliveroo and guest experts including Georgie Barrat (Technology Journalist and TV Presenter) and Tom Cheesewright (applied Futurist), reveals key predictions and technological advancements by 2040 that are set to rock consumers’ worlds, including:
BREATH-PRINTS: Find out how breath-prints will make our future food decisions for us. Expect personal tech devices to be enabled with BreathTech, meaning you can breathe on your device and get a deep level of insight into what foods you should be eating to have optimal impact on your individual health and wellbeing
ME-GANSIM: Move over Keto, the predicted next big thing in dieting and set to be the mainstream diet of the future, is the Me-gan diet (Me-ganism); a hyper-personalised diet which is fully bespoke to your individual nutritional needs, powered by AI technology
PERSONAL AIs: Underpinning the Me-gan diet and lifestyle, AI technology will offer you your own personal AI (a life long AI buddy) which will help automate and tailor what you are eating based on preferences and needs at any given time
FOODGASMS: Food that makes you feel… food delivery services will be using additional digital audio and visual content to elevate the meal enjoyment experience, so much so that it could take food pleasure to the next level with ‘foodgasms’ (braingasms via what you eat)
EDIBLE BEAUTY: Get ready to see the food and beauty industry become more integrated than ever with a rise in edible beauty products like anti-aging ice-cream and the chance to dine from hormone-balancing and dopamine driving menus
3D PRINTED MEAL PLANS: From packed lunches to printed lunches, food prep is about to become a lot easier with advances in 3D printing technology helping you create perfectly portioned and nutritionally balanced meals, of your choice, at home
VR DINNER PARTIES: Dine with celebrities, royals and late loved ones in your favourite holiday destination, or recreate food moments from famous movies thanks to VR technology, which will simulate dining experiences from the comfort of your home – think: enjoying a delightful breakfast at Tiffany’s, while you’re tucking into a bacon sandwich on the sofa
FAREWELL FUSSY EATERS: Thanks to VR and AR technology, your brains could be tricked into thinking you are eating something you are not, for example, if you are a fussy eater who doesn’t want to eat vegetables, you could put on smart glasses and think you are eating chocolate or sweets
RESTORATIVE RESTAURANTS: New restaurant concepts will remove outside world distractions, with personal tech devices banned at entry and a rise in the popularity of silent cafés and restaurants, ONLY offering tables for one to encourage mindful eating
PASS THE AMARANTH: Whole grain staples, such as corn or maize, are about to look very different with alternatives such as amaranth, fonio, sorghum, teff, khorasan, einkorn and emmer, all likely to be mainstream in 2040
ALT-OHOL: As the nation increasingly seeks alcohol alternatives, we can expect to see a rise in popularity of ‘wine’ cordials that mimic the taste and flavour profile of real wine, without the negatives
SNACK TO THE FUTURE: 2040 is commissioned by Deliveroo and written by Avansere with contributions from Will Shu (CEO and founder at Deliveroo) and;
Carlo Mocci (Chief Business Officer UK & Ireland at Deliveroo)
Devesh Mishra (Chief Product and Technology Officer at Deliveroo)
Georgie Barrat (Technology Journalist and TV Presenter)
Sarah DaVanzo (Quantitative data-driven Futurist, experienced start-up Entrepreneur, Agency Leader and F500 Corporate Executive)
Tom Cheesewright (applied Futurist helping people and organisations to see, share, and respond to a clearer vision of tomorrow)
Kaave Pour (Co-Founder of Space10, IKEA’s independent research and design lab)
Tracey Pollard (Managing Director of Bruce Gillingham Pollard)
QUOTE FROM WILL SHU, FOUNDER AND CEO OF DELIVEROO:
“I started Deliveroo in 2013 with a mission to connect people to the best quality food from local restaurants and deliver it directly to people’s doors. It has been an incredible ride over the past ten years and I am really proud of what we have built. As we look towards the next decade and beyond, Deliveroo will continue to create exciting new innovations in food delivery, build new and better consumer experiences and take Deliveroo beyond functionality and convenience to really capture the passion and emotion of food.”
Three of the expert predictions have been brought to life in incredibly detailed renders, showcasing how the future of food and food ordering could look by 2040.
Deliveroo’s SNACK TO THE FUTURE report predicts that in 2040, your diet could become fully bespoke thanks to AI technology, and food delivery services could synchronise meal options with your Personal AI and provide recommendations based on your physiological state at any given time.
Deliveroo’s SNACK TO THE FUTURE report predicts in 2040, you could desire a deeper connection with your food and visit ‘restorants’ to restore your mind, as well as your body. Smart glasses will be left at the door and ‘flavour concentration booths’ could fully immerse you in the look, sound, aroma and taste of a meal by simulating natural environments like forests, seasides and even being in the clouds.
Deliveroo’s SNACK TO THE FUTURE report predicts that in 2040, you could use augmented and virtual reality technologies to create multi-sensory food experiences and simulate dining somewhere else in the world or eating with others elsewhere in the world from the comfort of your home.
More takeaways from the report below with standout quotes:
The ground-breaking SNACK TO THE FUTURE report, from Deliveroo, forecasts everything from what you’ll be eating, how you’ll be eating and who you’ll be eating with, in three chapters:
CHAPTER 1: Your personal food experiences are set to be heightened. Get ready for ‘ME-GANISM’ — diets that are bespoke to your individual biological, physical and mental needs. With the development of PERSONAL AI’s (a life-long AI buddy), this technology could be adopted to predict your unique nutritional needs and deliver personalised meal bundles that benefit your body and mind. Smart cooking, cleaning and food circulation devices (to recycle and reuse food) could redefine how you eat at home. Meanwhile, advances in 3D FOOD PRINTING could enable you to customise the shape, density, look and feel of food to suit your desires
Tom Cheesewright (Applied Futurist):
“I can imagine that a rite of passage for someone in 2040 might not be about getting their first phone or first car. It could be getting their first, and only, Personal AI, who could then become a lifelong partner. And it could be these Personal AI’s that could advise and manage people’s personalised diets.”
CHAPTER 2: The desire for healthy, local and sustainable foods will increase existentially, but will use powerful, everyday technologies to understand where meals come from, how they are made, and what they consist of. New forms of nutrition could be available and affordable, and there could be a growing emphasis on MINDFUL MUNCHING experiences as you and the nation seek peace of mind. Meanwhile, the food and beauty industry will become more integrated than ever, promoting beauty and wellness from the inside out through the creation of EDIBLE BEAUTY PRODUCTS – say goodbye to anti-ageing cream and hello to anti-ageing ice cream
Georgie Barrat (Technology Journalist and TV Presenter):
“I can see people having a simulation of someone that has got the same genetic makeup as them and then they can see the impact of different eating choices over a long period of time. So someone could check to see what they look like if they stick to a vegan diet, how their body could respond, and what their health condition could be like in 10 or 20 year’s time.”
CHAPTER 3: The development in AI, TECHNOLOGY, AUGMENTED AND VIRTUAL REALITIES will begin to drastically change the way you dine, enhancing where, how and what you eat and drink – your digital and physical engagement with food will fully converge. Virtual reality could get so sophisticated that you will feel like you are sitting and eating with others from around the world or having Breakfast at Tiffany’s while you eat a bacon sandwich on the sofa at home! VIRTUAL FOOD TOURISM means you could be able to discover local restaurant specialties or fine-dine in whichever location you dream of. In addition, DIGITAL GAME-INFUSED DINING could create playful, immersive and meditative meal-time experiences and FOOD-GASMS could become a reality!
Devesh Mishra (Chief Product and Technology Officer at Deliveroo):
“It may not replace the real thing, but I can imagine being able to experience a simulation of a top holiday destination like Thailand, and enjoying the world’s best Pad Thai dish, with my family, from the comfort of our home. That would be amazing.”
Personalised and convenient. Augmented and virtual — the future of food delivery and enjoyment is set to be an intriguing, immersive and innovative space to see emerge. With many new and exciting opportunities to eat anywhere, anytime and with anyone, the future of meal delivery is most certainly going to be a transformative space.
What do psych soul outfit Black Pumas and rapper-turned-gamer Logic have in common? They both rely on the Shure SM7B to connect to their fans when it counts most.
First released in 1973, the SM7 was built to be the best professional broadcasting and voiceover microphone possible. Evolving into the SM7B, the dynamic microphone has come to dominate pro podcasting and streaming, while remaining indispensable in the world’s best recording and broadcast studios. The SM7 line has a storied history, trusted by the most innovative entertainers, artists, and creators for five decades.
“In the history of audio, very few microphones have delivered the sound of as many generations of entertainers and creatives as the SM7 family,” said Eduardo Valdes, Associate Vice President of Global Marketing, at Shure. “The fact the SM7B continues to be adopted by new creators, artists, and broadcasters is a testament to the Shure engineers who designed the microphones and all those who have relied on its pioneering audio quality.”
To celebrate 50 years of its iconic mic, Shure is releasing 50 units of a super limited, numbered, Signature Edition SM7B Collector’s box set. The box set will be available only through a giveaway in select regions*.
The Signature Edition SM7B will feature the engraved signature of S.N. Shure, the founder of Shure Incorporated, as well as a set of five custom backplates adorned with vintage Shure logos from 1925 to the 1960’s. The box set will also include custom packaging, a limited-print SM7B poster, heritage booklet, and alternate screw set emblazoned with the classic Shure logo.
Whether it’s big-time broadcasting, professional podcasts, streaming, or critical studio recordings, the legendary SM7B delivers smooth, warm vocals every time, capturing and enhancing the finer details of the human voice and blocking out all distractions. While the SM7 line hasn’t changed much over the years, it continues to be adopted by those shaping culture and has left a legacy all its own.
Esri Ireland, the market leader in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), is working with Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin) to inspire prospective third-level students to pursue a career in GIS.
GIS is a technology that creates, analyses, and maps all types of location-based data. A degree in Geospatial Surveying opens the door to work in almost every industry and there are exciting jobs in retail, government, engineering, conservation, renewable energy, architecture, space exploration and even the gaming, film and entertainment industries. GIS isn’t just for geographers. The technology can be used to build interactive web or smartphone apps, integrated with emerging new artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques, or used for awe-inspiring 3D visualisations and virtual reality.
In TU Dublin, students have access to Esri’s innovative digital mapping system, ArcGIS Pro, through the BSc in Geospatial Surveying (Geographic Science). Esri Ireland is also spearheading a new mentoring and executive coaching programme as part of the course, to help final year students prepare themselves for working life and growing their careers.
The use of location-based information has grown exponentially in recent years, leading to a global shortage of people with GIS skills. This course has been designed to provide hands-on experience, where students use Topcon surveying equipment to collect data and Esri’s GIS system to analyse and understand that data. The Geospatial Surveying course at TU Dublin has a 100% employment record because graduates enter the workforce with the valuable skills employers are looking for.
CAO applicants can change their course choices free of charge until Saturday 1st July.
The innovative and world-leading audio brand Edifier continues its tradition of manufacturing high quality, innovative, audio products. As recognition, it announces that it has taken six awards at the prestigious Visual Grand Prix (VGP) Summer Awards 2023 in Japan. The Edifier QD35, MR4, WH950NB, W820NB Plus have been awarded the highest honour of a VGP 2023 SUMMER Gold Award whilst the G5000, G5BT CAT were recognized in the VGP 2023 SUMMER Award Winner category.
The Japanese VGP Awards are well known as the “Oscar in the Audio Industry”. They are the largest, most authoritative audio-visual awards in Asia. It is held on an annual basis by Ongen Publishing Co. Ltd., one of the most prominent publishing companies in Japan with an expertise in audio/visual related devices and state-of-art technologies. Launched in 1987, the awards bring together respected reviews from dozens of countries, all to offer an authoritative reference guide for ordinary consumers looking to make informed purchases. The VGPs are often recognized as the highest authority award in Asia’s audio-visual industry and mark a significant recognition for Edifier’s ground-breaking work in the industry.
“We are once again extremely honored to have won 6 awards in the VGP 2023 SUMMER Awards”, stated Stanley Wen, Edifier’s CTO. “Edifier strives to deliver outstanding sound experiences – our aim is to combine the highest audio quality with affordability. These awards are recognition that Edifier’s core values coupled with the expertise of its technical and manufacturing teams reaffirms the company’s determination to be amongst the leaders in the audio-visual industry.”
The Edifier QD35 was one of the Gold award winners. The QD35 is an all-in-one music system certified to both “Hi-Resolution Audio” and “Hi-Resolution Audio Wireless. It has support for LDAC and features stunning ‘Lumia Art’ effects making it
a show-off speaker that is very popular with home gamers who want to add pulsating lighting effects to enhance their gaming experiences.
Another VGP Summer gold award winner was the MR4 Powered Studio Monitor. With the 1-inch silk dome tweeter and 4-inch diaphragm woofers, the MR4 delivers pure, accuratesound – perfect for those who want a pair of studio speakers for content creation or for those users who simply want to enjoy top quality audio.
The WH950NB wireless noise-cancelling over ear headphones feature “Hi Resolution Audio” and “Hi Resolution Audio Wireless” Certification plus LDAC Codec and advanced 4-Mic ENC for the best voice and audio clarity. The WH950NBs are equipped with intelligent active noise cancellation algorithms that remove surrounding noise. Users can choose between ambient sound or wind reduction in different scenarios to create the ideal listening environment.
The final award winner in the Gold award category was the W820NB Plus. The W820NB Plus is again certified with Hi-Res Audio and Hi-Res Wireless Audio and provides a high-frequency bandwidth of up to 40kHz. With up to 49 hours of non-stop playtime, users can enjoy music with enhanced details, a wider sound field and richer emotional depth for that rounded listening experience.
Recognized in the 2023 SUMMER award category were the Edifier G5000 gaming speakers and the G5BT CAT Hi-Res certified gaming headset. With their acoustic configuration, the G5000 2.0 Hi-Res speakers can achieve 24bit/192kHz, providing realistic and impressive sound that delivers powerful bass and clear trebles for that
immersive gaming experience. The G5BT CAT headset is equipped with PixArt Bluetooth 5.2 and a low-latency game chipset, providing the ultimate mobile gaming audio.
The VGP awards recognize excellence and honour products that make a difference to the industry through state-of-the-art technology and design. Edifier continues to develop and grow its product ranges. The company has registered international trademarks in more than 80 countries and regions, and has a global-based workforce with distribution partners and resellers worldwide.
Louis Chevrolet Swiss Watches and Connect41 proudly announce the launch of TRIBE, a revolutionary traditional watch that combines Swiss craftsmanship with state-of-the-art NFC technology. The connected business card is an innovation, the TRIBE is a technological revolution!
TRIBE, expand your Universe
TRIBE allows its users to instantly and easily share a variety of information with whomever they choose. Whether for business or personal reasons, TRIBE offers unprecedented connectivity with its built-in NFC chip. Now it’s possible to
share business cards, websites, social networks, documents, Whats App, email, SMS, Google reviews, photo catalogue, video, audio, business directions, and more. With over 40 customisable modules, TRIBE allows each user to create a unique watch that meets their specific needs. Here’s a list of all the things you can share with your TRIBE: The modules (tribe-watches.com)
TRIBE’s NFC technology is both intuitive and secure, ensuring a seamless sharing experience without compromising users’ privacy. The watch can be set to offline mode to ensure private use, for example when travelling on public transport. In addition, a lost or stolen blocking feature is also available, providing additional peace of mind for TRIBE owners.
ONE WATCH, MANY PROFILES
One of the most innovative features of TRIBE is the ability to create and switch between multiple information profiles. This allows users to share the right information at the right time, depending on the context. Whether for business or pleasure,TRIBE adapts to each situation, ensuring that information is shared in a targeted and relevant way. You share your business information during the day, and in the evening you switch to your leisure profile to share only your private information.
PRE-ORDER
TRIBE is already available for pre-order on the brand’s official website, tribe-watches.com. The first watches will be shipped at the beginning of September. To celebrate this launch, an exceptional promotional offer is available to the first buyers. Take advantage of a 40% discount on one of the 6 TRIBE watches available, as well as
an exclusive connected business card when you are not wearing your watch. Join the TRIBE movement and discover a new way to share your personal information in a simple, elegant and secure way. For more information and to place your pre-order, please visit the official TRIBE website: tribe-watches.com.
“We are very excited to bring TRIBE to as many people as possible. This watch is a real
technological chameleon because it adapts to each owner to transmit the information they
want to share. In addition, it is scalable, we are constantly adding new features that will benefit every TRIBE owner. We are currently working on making it a contactless payment watch in addition to its other functionalities” Gérald Bertrand CEO of Connect41 SA and Co-Founder of TRIBE WATCHES
Sky today unveils Sky Live,the clever entertainment device that will transform the way you use your TV. Exclusive to Sky Glass, the new interactive camera brings you exciting new ways to share your favourite TV with family and friends, work out, play and video call – all on your TV. Sky Live is now available to buy from €6 per month*.
Speaking about Sky Live, JD Buckley, CEO, Sky Ireland, said: “Following Sky Glass’ successful launch last August, we are thrilled to announce that we are transforming the home entertainment experience yet again with the launch of our new 4k interactive camera, Sky Live.
We are so excited to bring this innovative product to our Sky Glass customers as our new camera will change the way we interact with TV. There’s a new way to chat, play, work out and share the greatest TV moments with family and friends. We hope our customers love it as much as we do.”
Fraser Stirling, Global Chief Product Officer, Sky, said: “We surprised everyone when we launched our streaming TV, Sky Glass. Now we’re doing it again. Sky Live makes your TV much more than just a TV, by introducing new entertainment experiences for the heart of your home.
“Get active with motion control games, work out with body tracking technology, video call on the big screen and watch TV with loved ones – even from afar.And this is just the start. With our powerful Entertainment OS ecosystem, it will keep getting better with every update.”
Sky Live makes the big screen in your living room even smarter, more social, and more interactive. Key features include:
Watch Together when you’re not together
Enjoy TV together, even when you’re apart.
See and hear family and friends in their own homes alongside your favourite content on your TV screen, so you can celebrate Premier League goals together live, discuss the latest murder mystery from Poker Face and chat through every episode of And Just Like That, S2.
Working across live channels and Sky on demand content – the dedicated Watch Together button on screen lets you invite your family and friends to watch with you**.
And with Auto-Tracking, everyone will always be in shot and in focus. Plus, Sky Live’s background noise suppression technology means sound will be crystal-clear.
Workout with a personal trainer on your TV
With the exclusive Mvmnt fitness app, you can choose from over 130 interactive workouts, including a range of strength, mobility, Pilates and yoga classes for all abilities.
Built-in Body Tracking technology improves your technique by analysing your form, providing real-time feedback as you move and counting your reps.
Developed in partnership with WithU and qualified coaches, Mvmnt is exclusive to Sky Live for innovative and easy ways to work out from home on the big screen.
Download the Mvmnt companion mobile app so you can also get real-time feedback on your form directly to your mobile. Plus, you can plan your workouts, track your personal progress, and share to social media.
Play hands-free immersive games for the whole family
Use your body as the controller in fun active games like Starri, PAW Patrol PAWsome fitness and Fruit Ninja with Sky Live’s ground-breaking Motion Control technology, which uses AI-powered body tracking and gesture control. With more games like Peppa Pig coming soon.
Play solo at home, or challenge family and friends to join in a range of fun multiplayer games and experiences like Monopoly.
With VideoBooth you can capture short videos and photos on your Sky Glass. Immerse yourself in some of your favourite TV shows and films with AR filters for PAW Patrol, Trolls and more. Download your creations and share with your family, friends and on social media.
Also coming soon is the Stingray Karaoke app, allowing you to record, play back and easily share your best performances on social media.
Video Call on your TV
Make Zoom calls to family and friends from your sofa to any device.
Have better conversations and see people in HD, large as life and crystal-clear on the big screen – no more juggling iPads, laptops or mobiles.
Everyone will be in shot with Auto-Tracking and you can hear every word with the background noise suppression technology.
You can even switch from a call on your mobile to your TV if you’re signed into the same account on Sky Live. Just use your existing Zoom account and log in with your regular e-mail address and password.
Simple set up
Sky Live has been designed with the same simplicity and privacy credentials as Sky Glass. It’s easy to set up, with no remotes, headsets or controllers, and the magnetic base sits securely on top of your Sky Glass, with cables to connect to the TV. Giving you complete control over your privacy, there’s a dedicated button which lets you switch the camera and microphone on and off – when the front light is off, you know it’s completely off.
Pricing and availability
Sky Live is available to buy in Ireland from today (Thursday 22 June) at Sky.ie/SkyLive, in Sky retail stores or with our customer services.
Buy for €6 per month interest-free credit on a 48-month credit sale agreement, €12 per month on a 24-month credit sale agreement, or €301***.
Buy Sky Glass, Sky Ultimate TV and Sky Live from just €18.50 for 3 months
Developing for the future
Sky Live is the latest addition to the Sky TV Entertainment OS ecosystem, which includes Sky Glass. Sky Live will never stay the same; its software will continue to evolve, with new games, workouts, features and more to come in future releases.
As a platform Sky is looking forward to working with experience and app creators to bring new entertaining innovations to the big screen. We’re even opening our developer portal very soon.
