Creative Technology today announces the launch of Creative MUVO Go, its latest addition to the long-standing and well-loved MUVO series of portable speakers. Sporting full-bodied audio performance, robust wireless connectivity and enduring battery life in a waterproof and portable package, it is poised to be a favourite for those seeking the right soundtrack for their adventures.
Creative MUVO Go is built to last. IPX7-certified waterproof, and with up to 18 hours of battery life per charge, it is the ideal audio companion for long mountain hikes or all-night pool parties. Slim and lightweight at 570g, it scores high on portability; with a lanyard attachment, it is an easy grab-along for users on their bikes or backpacks. With the latest Bluetooth 5.3, users enjoy not just effortless pairing, but a strong and stable wireless connection with their adventure soundtrack.
Creative MUVO Go
Creative MUVO Go pumps every tune up, thanks to its thumping combination of dual full-range Neodymium drivers and passive bass radiators which produces 20W of power, and up to 40W of peak power. Users with hungrier ears have the option of pairing two units together via Wireless Stereo Link to bring the house down with fuller stereo imaging. Additionally, the bottle-shaped design offers versatility – whether it is standing upright (space-saving, very useful for cluttered party tables) or when it is laid flat, Creative MUVO Go delivers clear, well-balanced and room-filling audio.
Pricing and Availability
Creative MUVO Go is priced at £65.99 and is available in Midnight Black, Pine Green and Cloud Blue at Creative.com.
buymie, the same-day delivery platform, has announced it is partnering with new Money Saving app Woolsocks to provide discounts to its loyal shoppers.
The new multi million euro funded fintech app Woolsocks launched in Ireland on 17th October 2022. buymie, Ireland’s leading same day grocery delivery company is one of Woolsocks first partners and is expected to feature in its TV advertising campaign early 23.
Consumers that download the Woolsocks app can save up to 2% on their weekly shop at either Dunnes Stores or Lidl when they get their groceries delivered via buymie. Following its recent launch with buymie, residents of South East Dublin can also avail of the 2% discount when they shop with Woodie’s.
CEO of buymie, Devan Hughes, said of the partnership: “Myself and Laiz are watching our spending like every other family right now. Online shopping is a great way of keeping to a budget and saving petrol money. As well as the weekly deals, this Autumn, we have added new lower cost eco slots. This extra 2% saving for buymie customers with Woolsocks is the icing on the cake. It is a great app and good luck to the team at Woolsocks”.
CEO of Woolsocks, Carlos Valenzuela also commented ”Woolsocks is aimed at creating an ecosystem where users and local shops can benefit, allowing everyone to easily save money on their daily expenses. For that reason, we are more than thrilled to partner with buymie – the go to brand for grocery delivery in Ireland. Here’s to a great partnership!”
How it works :
Download the Woolsocks app from the app stores and each time you do your grocery shop with buymie you automatically get up to 2% back on your weekly shop , which is added to your savings “sock” in the Woolsocks app, that you can either save, spend or donate to charity. The deal will initially last for six months.
Innovative audio-technology brand Edifier, have launched their new wireless bookshelf speaker -the S1000W. This is another fine addition to the brand’s already impressive collection of premium and affordable audio technology models. Edifier’s unrelenting vision of combining an unwavering passion for pristine audio quality and affordability is on show for all to see with the S1000W. Gorgeously designed and expertly crafted, the S1000W comes with an array of truly outstanding features that make it superb value for money. Wifi and Bluetooth enabled, Hi-Res audio support, multiple outputs and connectivity to services such as Apple AirPlay 2, Amazon Alexa, or Spotify, group this speaker into a multi-room music system. Enjoy synchronised music playback whilst wandering throughout your home. TIDAL Connect is also supported so you can enjoy the best quality listening of lossless music.
Place these speakers on a bookshelf, your desk or just about anywhere in your home. The front facing drivers are positioned for optimum performance. The S1000W can deliver 120 watts in a simplistic yet stylish output – giving you a sophisticated, high performing way for you to enjoy watching movies on your tv or music on your vinyl.
The Edifier S1000W has multiple in-puts and connectivity to numerous services including Amazon Alexa. The speaker has connectivity to WiFi, Bluetooth, OPT, COX, AUX. Operation is simple with a full control panel and remote control making these features easily accessible for users.
The speaker is also microphone free allowing for optimum enjoyment and privacy within your own home.
Edifier utilises Texas Instruments DSP professional audio processing chip for precise control of frequency division point, thus allowing the speaker to create finer tuned sound detail with accuracy and clarity. With Hi-resolution technology, you can enjoy your music with the finest sound performance with an audio signal sample rate at 24bit/192kHz. Made with an aluminium bass unit which gives good lows and mids. This driver delivers a clear precise sound, produces powerful room-shaking bass from action packed movies to rocking, pulsating music!
The Edifier S1000W features dome tweeters have been specifically crafted with the purpose of creating a smoother response rate with stunning dispersion and all-round superior sensitivity than regular plastic tweeters. The S1000W has been designed at an angle to for a bigger sound with deeper and richer lows. This sturdy design helps reduce resonance creating a high performing audio experience with majestic specs making it a perfect speaker for value.
Main Features:
Wi-Fi & Bluetooth supported
Hi-Res AUDIO certified, supports digital audio signal with a sample rate up to 24-bit/192kHz
Compatible with Apple Airplay, Amazon Alexa, Tidal Connect and Spotify Connect
Pure sound with advanced titanium dome tweeters
5.5-inch aluminium bass speaker for surge and wave bass
High-efficiency Class-D digital power amplification
Electronic crossovers and dynamic power amplification
Multiple inputs as Wi-Fi/Bluetooth/Optical/Coaxial/Line in
Price & Availability:
The Edifier S1000W is available at SRP £399.99 and will be available on Amazon shortly
The Next Generation Mobile Networks (NGMN) Alliance has launched its second publication on “ODiN – Operating Disaggregated Networks v2.0”, which provides a detailed breakdown on how disaggregation impacts an operator’s organisation and processes. The publication covers RAN, core and transport disaggregation and outlines how planning, deployment, service provision, optimisation and maintenance processes will be impacted. In addition, the publication highlights the impact on processes of cloudification and the need to move towards the use of greater network automation whilst embracing DevSecOps. The opportunities, challenges, and the impact on network testing are also explained. Developed by the NGMN Alliance’s Partners – operators, vendors, system integrators, and research institutes – the new publication builds on “ODiN – Operating Disaggregated Networks v1.0” from October 2021, which outlined the opportunities and challenges of network disaggregation.
Arash Ashouriha, SVP Group Technology Innovation, Deutsche Telekom and Chairman of the NGMN Alliance Board, states: “The successful and cost-effective adoption of disaggregated network technologies, enabling an agile implementation of innovative technologies with improved capabilities to react fast on customer demand, requires new modi operandi. In NGMN, we specifically focus on the operating model of disaggregated networks. We at Deutsche Telekom are glad to lead this initiative, working with our co-leads, who represent other geo-locations, and with the entire value chain in NGMN. “
Arvin L. Siena, Vice President & Head – Technology Strategy and Transformation Office, PLDT & Smart Communications and NGMN Alliance Board Director, adds: “The telecommunications industry has embarked on an exciting journey. One that has started to disrupt the foundations of how networks are planned, designed, built, and operated, through their adoption of network disaggregation leading towards cloud-native strategies. As Co-Lead of the ODiN Project, we are excited to push this forward together with our NGMN Partners.”
Javan Erfanian, Distinguished Member of Technical Staff, Bell Canada and NGMN Alliance ODiN Project Co-Lead and Board Member, further explains: “Network disaggregation sets out the foundations for an agile and flexible future, setting the scene for operators to meet the needs of increasingly diverse use cases – across a wide range of industry sectors and with a wide range of requirements. We are very excited to work together with the operators and the entire value chain on industry solutions, enabling the industry to successfully embrace and bring to fruition network disaggregation and cloudification.”
Phase two of the NGMN Alliance ODiN Project demonstrates that, while the depth and extent of changes are indeed huge, there are broad concepts, initiatives and activities that aim to support and even accelerate the transition. From standardisation to alliances, from open proof-of-concept and integration labs to knowledge sharing and transfer, activities were collectively identified to support operators and the whole value chain in making disaggregation a success.
In the next step, the NGMN Alliance will work on more detailed guidance by outlining network disaggregation architectural options and related operating model blueprints, matched to specific deployment scenarios and operator needs. It is anticipated that “ODiN – Operating Disaggregated Networks v3.0” will be released in 2023.
Download the ODiN – Operating Disaggregated Networks v2.0 publication here.
All publications of the NGMN Alliance can be found on their website at www.ngmn.org.
DTX + UCX exhibitors Logitech used Europe’s #1 digital transformation event of 2022 to showcase their revolutionary new product the Logitech Sight – an AI-powered tabletop camera that intelligently captures the best perspective of meeting participants and tracks conversations as they move around the conference room.
In today’s hybrid work landscape in which 43% of remote employees report not feeling included, the Logitech Sight helps solve the disparity between hybrid teams by giving remote workers an “at the table” experience when meeting with in-office colleagues.
Logitech Sight is the latest in a series of innovations designed to level the playing field for all workers, regardless of whether they choose to collaborate from the office, home, or anywhere else.
As an AI-powered camera, Logitech Sight provides alternative perspectives—by extending audio and video into larger rooms—to the Rally Bar or Rally Bar Mini camera at the front of the room.
With dual 4K cameras and seven beamforming microphones, Sight captures conversations and nonverbals as they naturally happen. This ultimately enhances employee participation and engagement by helping remote attendees feel as if they’re actually seated at the table.
Scott Wharton, general manager of Logitech Video Collaboration, stated: “We’re no longer all at home in equal-sized video boxes like we were during the height of the pandemic. In a hybrid work world, a mix of in-office and remote workers increases the challenge of delivering equitable experiences to everyone.”
“Logitech Sight, when used with Rally Bar or Rally Bar Mini, uses AI to tackle this problem with a model that is less Silicon Valley and more Hollywood—the art of using multiple camera angles and intelligent direction to bring remote participants off the sidelines and into the room.
“Our customers have told us that this is one of the biggest hybrid work problems to solve to make ‘return to the office’ work better for teams. We believe, based on years of research and early customer feedback, that we’ve cracked the code on this must-win critical problem for organisations of all sizes.”
Eamon O’Doherty, Enterprise Director EMEA at Logitech added: “2022 has seen further confirmation that the home is just an important workspace as the office is. Of course, a home office is a different set-up to a conventional office, and has different benefits and challenges when it comes to communication.
“In response, there’s been a noticeable development in products aimed at improving the home working experience, such as docks that double as speaker phones both for conference calls and music, and which feature physical buttons that integrate with a chosen video software.
“At the same time, these hubs can also wirelessly connect to a wireless headset, meaning a user can switch to more personal communication should there be background noise at home (an inevitability when there are kids and animals around!).
“Going forward, we’ll see more business technology that is designed for the home working space – whether that’s lighter and more compact solutions that fit in smaller, often improvised workspaces, or wireless-first products that help to reduce clutter by removing wires.”
The Logitech Sight will also enable RightSight with Smart Switching, adaptive intelligence that selects the best view between the tabletop camera and front-of-room camera, intuitively switching between camera views of in-person interactions and tracking conversations naturally
By integrating with leading video conferencing platforms like Microsoft Teams, Zoom and Google Meet, Sight makes it easy to use hybrid-friendly meeting layout features like Zoom Smart Gallery and Microsoft Teams dynamic view.
Compatibility with popular platforms also gives IT teams assurance that their smart room technology will continue to meet the evolving needs of their hybrid workforce.
A €19.6 million partnership project aiming to be the stepping stone towards large scale wave energy commercialisation, will be launched this week at the International Conference on Ocean Energy in San Sebastian, Spain.
WEDUSEA is a pioneering collaboration between 14 partners, spanning industry and academia from across Ireland, the UK, France, Germany and Spain. It is co-ordinated by the Irish company OceanEnergy.
The project is co-funded by the EU Horizon Europe Programme and Innovate UK.
Five of the partners in WEDUSEA are based in Ireland. These are:
OceanEnergy (Cork) which is co-ordinating the project
University College Cork
Gavin and Doherty Geosolutions (Cork)
Exceedence Ltd (Cork)
Wood (Galway)
OceanEnergy has developed the OE35, which is the world’s largest capacity floating wave energy device. Floating on the ocean’s surface, the device incorporates a trapped air volume, with the lower part open to the sea. Wave pressures at the submerged opening cause the water to oscillate and drive the trapped air through a turbine to generate electricity. This energy can be exported to the grid or used in other offshore applications.
The WEDUSEA project will demonstrate a grid connected 1MW OE35 floating wave energy converter at the European Marine Energy Centre Test Site in Orkney, Scotland.
Prof Tony Lewis, Chief Technical Officer at OceanEnergy, explains: “This rigorous technical and environmental demonstration will happen over a two-year period in Atlantic wave conditions. We believe this will be transformational for the wave energy industry, with outcomes directly impacting policy, technical standards, public perception and investor confidence. Wave energy is the world’s most valuable and persistent renewable resource. However, it has yet to be fully realised. The project will demonstrate that wave technology is on a cost reduction trajectory and will thus be a stepping stone to larger commercial array scale up and further industrialisation. We predict that the natural energy of the world’s oceans will one day supply much of the grid.”
Dr Michael O’Shea, Research Fellow at University College Cork, says: “WEDUSEA will demonstrate that a 1MW Irish-owned floating offshore renewable energy technology, the OE35, can produce clean power in a harsh Atlantic environment. This project builds on decades of Research & Development to which University College Cork has contributed. In particular, it draws on the findings of the Components for Ocean Renewable Energy Systems (CORES) project, funded by the EU under the 7th Framework Programme, wherein a 1/4 scale OE device was installed in Galway Bay. The learnings generated from WEDUSEA will pave the way for the next step in floating offshore renewables, for example the development of offshore arrays in locations such as the resource rich west coast of Ireland.”
The OE35, the world’s largest floating wave energy device. Credit: OceanEnergy
Matthijs Soede from the European Commission says: “We are expecting WEDUSEA to take wave energy beyond the state of the art by the collaboration of partners with a multi-disciplinary background and that it will contribute to the deployment of arrays of reliable wave energy devices to achieve the 1GW target for 2030 as presented in our Offshore Renewable Energy Strategy. The current energy crisis shows that the use of multiple energy sources is important to improve the security of supply and a breakthrough in ocean energy would be welcome.”
Myles Heward, Project Manager at the European Marine Energy Centre, says: “The innovative actions taken in this programme aim to improve the efficiency, reliability, scalability and sustainability of wave energy technology, and reduce the Levelised Cost of Electricity of the technology by over 30%. This will help to de-risk investments in wave energy.”
The four year WEDUSEA project has three phases. The first phase is the initial design of a device suited to European Marine Energy test site’s ocean conditions . This will be followed by the demonstration at the site, lasting two years. The final phase will be commercialisation and dissemination which sees the capitalisation and exploitation of the results. OceanEnergy and other consortium companies will actively exploit the results through new innovations, products and services. The results will also be disseminated to feed both environmental databases and IEC electrotechnical standards.
RémiGruet, CEO of the trade association Ocean Energy Europe, adds: “Wave energy is at full-scale stage now and projects like WEDUSEA are paving the way for pilot farms and sector-wide industrialisation. As an EU-UK collaboration project, it will demonstrate the potential for wave energy to make a significant contribution to the EU Green Deal target. Wave energy will help smooth production peaks or dips from variable wind and ensure European energy independence.”
Disclaimer: Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are, however, those of the authors only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or CINEA. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.
An Irish robot that decontaminates air is being trialled in a major NHS hospital in Cornwall, UK – with early results suggesting it could reduce room downtime in critical parts of the hospital by more than 60%.
The robot, made by Akara who are based at The Digital Hub, has been on the ground at the Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (RCHT) since June 2022 where it has been used in parts of the hospital where the air has a higher chance of contamination.
The idea was born out of COVID-19 pressures, where thorough cleaning of air was paramount to avoid infection spread. The robot is designed to eliminate COVID-19 as well as other viruses, including flu.
Dr Conor McGinn, co-founder and CEO of Akara explained the project’s potential: “We need technology to disinfect the air because it’s simply not a job that people can do. While ventilation helps, the cost and time needed to upgrade rooms to the levels needed is rarely practical. Our disinfection robots are mobile, allowing them to be rapidly deployed in minutes to the regions that need it most while their sensors and AI enable them to dynamically respond to the environment in ways that aren’t possible with static purification units.”
Already being utilised by staff, the robot is being trialled in the endoscopy department and is showing promising results in its ability to disinfect the air. Following certain medical Following certain medical examinations where aerosol generating procedures are performed, rooms needed to be left vacant for periods of more than 25 minutes in order to allow the air in the room to be replenished by clean air from the ventilation system. With the Akara robot, the process of air replenishment can be greatly accelerated, cutting the downtime to just 10 minutes. These findings will be presented at the Infection Prevention Society (IPS) Conference in Bournemouth on Oct. 17-19.
Joanne Taylor, Consultant Nurse and Deputy Director of Infection Prevention and Control at RCHT, commented: “The robot has definitely improved things for patients as the reduced downtime means we can get more patients seen in a day, while maintaining the highest standards in environmental cleanliness. Based on time savings made during the trial period, we estimate that its use could enable as many as 2,400 additional procedures a year which would have a very significant effect on reducing the waiting lists.”
Lynsey Farrell, Endoscopy Unit Lead at RCHT, said: “The robot has had a really positive impact on the department. Staff are concerned about the increased risk of COVID-19 for patients due to aerosol-generating procedures, and also for themselves, so they’re very keen to work with new technologies offering the potential to make the environment safer for everyone.”
The trial has been carried out in collaboration with the University of Plymouth and DIH Hero, a European innovation hub with a goal to accelerate innovation in robotics for healthcare European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 825003.
Major sporting events, like the upcoming football World Cup, always serve up enthralling spectacles, and most fans get their fix from their TVs at home. But watching alone is not enough, as audio is just as important (if not more important) for a complete experience. No matter the size or clarity, the onboard audio of TVs do not quite do sporting events full justice. This is where soundbars – space-saving, instant audio upgrade – come in handy. Creative Technology has a comprehensive line-up that caters to various needs across the budget range, but with a key common goal – to bring fans closer to the action.
Creative’s soundbars are choice options in recreating a stadium-level ambience for fans at home.
Dolby Atmos Speaker System Soundbar (DASS) with Super X-Fi Headphone Holography
Creative’s current flagship soundbar is the world’s first DASS soundbar jointly developed with Dolby Laboratories. With a room-shaking soundstage of realistic height and spatial elements emanating from a compact form factor, it heralds a new soundbar dimension that transforms the living room into a front-row seat in a full stadium for the ultimate level of immersion. With Super X-Fi Headphone Holography, users get to enjoy the same cinematic soundstage on headphones – perfect for late-night football match marathons.
Tagged with an entry-level price, but which is immensely belied by the Dolby Atmos sound signature, Creative Stage 360 delivers precise positional audio and real-life atmospheric simulation, making users feel part of the on-field action. It also features near-field and far-field listening modes so that users enjoy the immersion whether they’re at the desktop or living room.
2.1 Soundbar and Subwoofer with Clear Dialog and Surround by Sound Blaster
Creative’s most affordable living room soundbar delivers price-defying sound quality through custom-tuned mid-range drivers, and deep thumping bass from the accompanying long-throw subwoofer – so that the matches on TV can come to life more.
The Stage Air V2 is the right size and form as an under-monitor soundbar to stream matches from a decluttered desktop. Also, thanks to Bluetooth 5.3, and up to 6 hours of battery life, it excels as an audio enhancement when fans used outdoors to stream the matches from laptops, tablets or even mobile phones.
Tri-amplified Multi-channel Soundbars with Super X-Fi Technology
Hailed by many as the definitive gaming soundbar, Sound Blaster Katana V2 is powered by the award-winning Xamp tri-amplified technology to deliver rich and flawless audio dynamics. But besides being the perfect solution to bring football video games to life, it is also a competent game-changer for live match enjoyment in the living room, with a sleek form factor and design to match any set-up. The Katana V2X, with a smaller footprint, is ideal for smaller gaming rights or living rooms.
Skullcandy, the #1 selling brand in Stereo Headphones and True Wireless Earbuds under $100, announced today a collaboration with Street Fighter, one of the world’s most iconic and best-selling gaming franchises. The Skullcandy x Street Fighter PLYR Multi-Platform Wireless Gaming Headset celebrates Street Fighter’s 35th anniversary by blending state-of-the-art audio technology with the signature stylings of fan-favourite, Street Fighter II. The limited-edition drop is available now at Skullcandy.com for an MSRP of $149.99.
“For many gamers, there are few franchises more iconic than global powerhouse Street Fighter,” said Derek Steiner, Director of Global Partnerships at Skullcandy. “In honour of the game’s 35th anniversary, we re-designed our all-new flagship PLYR headset to ooze Street Fighter nostalgia. This exclusive drop gives gamers premium features and the immersive sound you can only get from Skullcandy — now, in signature Street Fighter style.”
The limited-edition Skullcandy x Street Fighter PLYR headset is loaded with nods to the classic game. The stand-up arcade cabinet’s unforgettable grey and black pebble texture is a clear staple, while custom ear cup illustrations are brought to life with a lenticular effect, resulting in low-tech, high-impact “motion graphics.” Every detail — right down to the headband fasteners modelled after the original arcade action buttons — was considered.
Skullcandy x Street Fighter PLYR Multi-Platform Wireless Gaming Headset – $149.99 MSRP:
Bluetooth 5.2 Wireless Technology – Enables enhanced power management and stronger connectivity to bluetooth-enabled media and gaming devices
Skullcandy Supreme Sound – Unique audio-tuning process enables users to maximise the depth and detail of each sound
Enhanced Sound Perception – A hearing test tunes audio levels to match user’s unique hearing needs
Advanced Audio Controls via Skullcandy Software – Compatible with both mobile app and PC software to unlock advanced features and customise button functions
Clear Voice Smart Mic – AI-based technology removes unwanted background noise to enable crystal-clear communications
Mute & Volume Control – Easy-to-reach, on-board controls enable gamers to quickly mute and adjust volume without gameplay interference
Adjustable Suspension Headband – Reduces pressure on top of the head for true, all-day comfort
Up to 24 Hours of Battery Life + Rapid Charge – Headset will charge when connected to select gaming devices via USB-A to USB-C
Built-In Tile™ Finding Technology – If the headset is misplaced, simply ‘ring’ it from the Tile app
Skull-HQ Software – Available for both PC and Mobile App
Ultra-Low Latency Wireless Transmitter (sold separately) – Available early 2023, the wireless transmitter will enable low latency wireless connection to PlayStation console and PC.
