Category: Tech News

XGIMI Launches Its Brightest 4K Projectors HORIZON 20 Series

After years of redefining projection, XGIMI continues to shape the future of home entertainment. Fresh off its debut at IFA 2025, the HORIZON 20 Series is now available, giving consumers access to the brand’s most advanced home projectors yet through XGIMI.com and Amazon.

The HORIZON 20 Series includes three models – HORIZON 20, HORIZON 20 Pro, and HORIZON 20 Max – each delivering exceptional 4K visuals, cinema-grade brightness, and true color accuracy powered by XGIMI’s all-new X-Master Red Ring Lens, the brand’s most advanced optical system to date. The flagship HORIZON 20 Max achieves a stunning 5700 ISO lumens, making it XGIMI’s brightest consumer projector yet.

All models support Dolby Vision, HDR10+, Filmmaker Mode, IMAX Enhanced, and DTS:X for an authentic cinematic experience. Built for gamers and creators alike, the series offers 1ms input lag, 240Hz refresh rates, and native Netflix compatibility, alongside Harman/Kardon-tuned speakers that deliver rich, balanced sound with remarkable clarity.

The HORIZON 20 Series is available now, starting at $1,699 for the HORIZON 20, $2,499 for the HORIZON 20 Pro, and $2,999 for the HORIZON 20 Max. For a limited time, XGIMI is offering up to $600 off during its open sales promotion on the full lineup.

See our Xgimi reviews

Modirum Platforms Launches M Orbit

Built in alignment with European technology sovereignty principles, M Orbit offers a secure, fully EU-compliant alternative to non-European platforms. The system supports on-premise and sovereign cloud deployments, ensuring full data control and adherence to the highest cybersecurity standards.

Modirum Platforms today announced the launch of M Orbit, a next-generation intelligence and analytics platform designed for telecommunications, public safety, and critical communications sectors. The launch takes place at GITEX Dubai, one of the world’s most significant technology events, underscoring Modirum’s growing role as a European leader in AI-driven, mission-critical technologies.

“M Orbit represents the next evolution in intelligent communication and situational awareness,” said Tero Silvola, CEO of Modirum Group. “It brings together real-time data, AI-based pattern recognition, and deep analytics to help authorities and network operators act faster, protect better, and make decisions with confidence.”

Built in alignment with European technology sovereignty principles, M Orbit offers a secure, fully EU-compliant alternative to non-European platforms. The system supports on-premise and sovereign cloud deployments, ensuring full data control and adherence to the highest cybersecurity standards.

One of M Orbit’s first use cases has been in drone detection and GPS jamming analysis. The platform’s AI engine identifies anomalies in positioning and communication data, builds real-time situational awareness, and provides clear, data-backed recommendations for authorities — from detection to protection. This capability gives governments and public safety organizations a proactive toolset to counter emerging aerial and electronic threats.

“M Orbit allows our customers to choose the operating environment from on-prem, hybrid or sovereign cloud ensuring the best possible match with their security policies and scalability requirements,” Silvola added.

M Orbit is now being introduced to selected critical infrastructure clients, with pilot programs launching in early 2026.

Learn more: https://modirumplatforms.com/m-orbit

Husqvarna Group reveal AI Vision robotic lawnmowers for 2026

Husqvarna Group, a global leader in robotic lawn care, is accelerating its innovation journey with the launch of seven robotic lawnmowers featuring AI Vision and night-time operation cameras. This expansion marks a key milestone in the Group’s leadership in intelligent, low-carbon lawn care solutions for both residential and professional users. 

“AI Vision is a scalable technology platform that powers smarter, more adaptive lawn care across our entire portfolio, enabling innovative, robust solutions for both residential and commercial use. Our products are built to last, and with the new AI Vision technology, we add capabilities that open possibilities not seen before”, says Glen Instone, CEO of Husqvarna Group.

 

There will be new residential robotic mowers from Gardena and Husqvarna, featuring advanced camera-led AI navigation for wire-free installation, precise edge detection, and smart obstacle avoidance. Covering gardens from 400 m² to 7,500 m², these models deliver high adaptability and robust performance, including night-time IR camera on these new Husqvarna Automower NERA models.

For professional users, Husqvarna unveils the Automower 540 EPOS, a robust solution for facilities up to 8,000 m². It is compatible with the new AI Vision accessory launching in 2026, which also extends to three previously launched AI Vision ready EPOS models.

 

“With the addition of the Automower 540 EPOS to this season’s successful lineup, we’re expanding our range to meet the needs of even more users. Equipped with AI Vision and night-time IR cameras, these models bring new levels of flexibility and productivity to our customers”, says Glen Instone, CEO of Husqvarna Group.

Since pioneering the world’s first robotic lawnmower in 1995, Husqvarna Group has remained the undisputed market leader in robotic lawn care. The Group offers robotic lawnmowers for both residential and professional users, catering to lawns between 400 m2 to more than 50,000 m2.

 

“We are continuing our product development and look forward to communicate more innovations for the upcoming season”, says Glen Instone.

Lawnmover review

Learn more about the specific models here:

Husqvarna Automower 400-series

Husqvarna Automower 540 EPOS

Gardena SILENO sense

Viltrox Launches AF 50mm F1.4 Pro FE Large Aperture Lens

Viltrox is delighted to announce the launch of the AF 50mm F1.4 Pro FE large aperture lens, which offers efficiency, durability and beautiful professional image quality. Versatile and powerful, the Viltrox AF 50mm F1.4 Pro full-frame lens offers stunning pro-grade resolution, a bright F1.4 aperture, fast autofocus, comprehensive control buttons, a reliable weather-sealed body, and exceptional video performance. Classic 50mm focal length delivers high-resolution images with minimal distortion and a natural lifelike perspective. The large F1.4 aperture captures sharp images in low light conditions, and delivers pure dreamy bokeh.

Pro-level optical design delivers astonishingly high resolution from center to edge, meeting the demands of high megapixel camera sensors. Therefore, this lens delivers incredibly sharp image detail, even after cropping or enlargement. Superior control of chromatic aberration ensures pristine reproduction across the frame, for clarity in extreme backlight and high-contrast scenes. This lens excels in distortion-free portraits, immersive and realistic street stories, detailed and deep close-ups down to 0.45m, and true lifelike landscape reproduction.

Ultra-large F1.4 masters light and bokeh

The large F1.4 aperture lets artists create a layered image through a shallow depth of field, a sharply rendering a captivating subject over dreamy background blur, with soft and dreamy bokeh and smooth focus transitions between image regions. The large aperture allows faster shutter speeds and lower ISO settings, making it possible to capture refined, detail-rich images, even in low light.

Designed for perfect image reproduction

Precision engineered optical design features 15 elements in 11 groups to faithfully record phenomenal detail and clarity with edge-to-edge sharpness, even at maximum aperture. The UA (ultra-precision aspherical) element subdues onion-ring bokeh. Three ED (extra-low dispersion) elements correct axial chromatic aberration and prevent color-fringing. The high-strength metal body, smudge-resistant coatings, and weather-sealed construction protect the precision-crafted lens and ensure it is always ready for action.

Fast, quiet, stable auto-focus

Viltrox’s patented Dual HyperVCM system shifts into focus quickly and noiselessly, working together with the camera’s face and eye detection when required. For video, minimal focus breathing enables natural, professional-looking focus transitions.

More details and how to buy

For more information, please visit:
https://viltrox.com/products/af-50mm-f1-4-fe?ref=orbetcnl
Amazon Store US:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FSZ8DR8S
Amazon Store Europe (stock available in early Nov):
https://www.amazon.de/dp/B0FSZ8DR8S

MSRP: $549 / €619 / £525 

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Edifier announces S880DB MKII – “Precision Tuned. Performance Driven.”

Edifier, a global leader in premium audio technology, proudly announces the launch of the S880DB MKII—a fully upgraded successor to the acclaimed S880DB, featuring enhanced acoustic performance, redesigned circuitry and a modernized user experience.

The S880DB MKII features a completely upgraded driver system for a richer, more precise listening experience. The tweeter has been enhanced with a 1.25-inch titanium dome—up from 1 inch—and now includes a larger 25mm voice coil and neodymium magnets. These improvements deliver crystal-clear, transparent highs with greater accuracy and detail. Complementing this is a redesigned 3.75-inch mid-bass driver, which improves mid-range clarity and extends low-frequency response down to 50Hz. The result is a more solid, balanced soundstage that brings every nuance to life.

High-Quality Sound Performance
At the heart of the S880DB MKII are high-performance chipsets from Texas Instruments and the powerful XMOS XU216 processor, enabling advanced digital audio processing with precision and efficiency. This upgraded architecture supports high-resolution audio playback at 24-bit/96kHz, ensuring crystal-clear sound with ultra-low distortion. Together, these core components provide exceptional signal processing and audio fidelity, delivering a premium listening experience worthy of true Hi-Fi standards.

Hi-Res Audio Certified
The S880DB MKII meets and exceeds Hi-Res Audio certification standards, delivering uncompromising sound quality. Its digital interfaces support resolutions up to 24-bit/192kHz, while the Texas Instruments analog front end operates at 24-bit/96kHz, ensuring ultra-precise signal handling and exceptional clarity across the entire frequency range.

Hi-Res Audio Wireless Certified
Equipped with a Bluetooth 5.3 receiver, the S880DB MKII supports the LDAC codec with transmission rates of up to 990kbps—enabling high-resolution wireless audio streaming at up to 24-bit/96kHz. This ensures audiophile-grade sound quality over Bluetooth from compatible Android devices (Android 8.0 and above), combining convenience with uncompromising performance.

Enhanced Bass Capability
The S880DB MKII features a dedicated SUB OUT port, allowing you to connect an external subwoofer for even deeper, more powerful bass response. This added flexibility lets you expand your sound system and enjoy a fuller, more immersive low-end performance—perfect for music, movies and gaming.

User-Friendly Controls & Smart Connectivity
Controlling your audio experience is simple and intuitive with the S880DB MKII. Use the newly designed rechargeable 2.4GHz remote control or the onboard speaker knobs for quick access to playback and volume. The integrated OLED display with auto-dimming ensures clear, real-time feedback without distracting glare. For deeper customization and convenience, the speaker is fully compatible with the EDIFIER ConneX app, allowing you to fine-tune settings and manage inputs directly from your smartphone.

Price & Availability:

The Edifier S880DB MKII is available at £335.59 from: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FCFYSZSY

See our Edifier reviews

SteelSeries unleashes the power of ARCTIS NOVA 7 GEN 2 SERIES

From the makers of Arctis, the most awarded audio line in gaming,  SteelSeries, the original esports brand that fuses gaming and culture, today introduces the Arctis Nova 7 Wireless Gen 2 series headsets.

The Arctis Nova 7 Gen 2 series give gamers power: the power of “real-time audio control” through the innovative Arctis App featuring precision audio presets for music, entertainment, and 200+ games; power in the form of  40% more battery than the previous generation Arctis Nova 7 series; the power of simultaneous audio through 2.4GHz and Bluetooth; power through wireless freedom; and power through versatility.

The Arctis Nova 7 Gen 2 series builds on the award-winning design and heritage of the SteelSeries Arctis franchise and evolves the breakthrough technology that changed the game in sound and audio for next-gen consoles and PC gaming. Now players can optimize game audio for every system with the new SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless Gen 2 for PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Switch/Switch 2 with the addition of real-time audio control via the Arctis App with presets for the Top-3 games on the planet (Call of Duty, GTA, Fortnite), plus a boosted battery with +40% more juice, makes this master of dual-audio multitasking a “must-have.”

Whether it’s chatting on Discord and playing a game on PS5 or Xbox – at the same time, playing Mario Kart World and taking a phone call – at the same time, watching a TikTok video or Instagram Reel while waiting in a lobby for the next game to start – at the same time, or even chatting on Zoom call and watching the World Cup – at the same time, the Arctis Nova 7 Wireless Gen 2’s simultaneous 2.4Hz & Bluetooth dual audio mixing provides the versatility needed for those living a gaming lifestyle.

Featuring 200+ expertly crafted audio preset profiles for immersive gaming, music and entertainment via the Arctis App, an improved 54-hour battery life with optimized fast charging for 6 hours in just 15-minutes, Neodymium Magnetic Speaker Drivers for outstanding spatial audio, and clear communications through a ClearCast Gen 2 microphone, the Arctis Nova 7 Wireless Gen 2 stands out as the perfect choice for multi-platform gaming and multitasking thanks to seamless compatibility, a premium build, and powerful controls.

Available at SteelSeries.com and retailers around the world, the Arctis Nova Gen 2 series headsets are available in three colorways (black, white, and magenta) for the following MSRPs:

 

  • Arctis Nova 7P Wireless Gen 2 (PlayStation) – US $199.99 | UK £179.99 | EMEA €199.99 | APAC $199.99
  • Arctis Nova 7X Wireless Gen 2 (Xbox) – US $199.99 | UK £179.99 | EMEA €199.99 | APAC $199.99

Arctis Nova 7 Wireless Gen 2 (PC) – US $199.99 | UK £179.99 | EMEA €199.99 | APAC $199.99

Half a Million Vulnerabilities Leave Irish Businesses Exposed to Cybercriminals

Centripetal, the global leader in cybersecurity threat intelligence, has exposed critical security gaps leaving hundreds of thousands of Irish networks vulnerable to cyberattack.
Using its proprietary threat intelligence analytics platform, Centripetal has mapped cyberattack entry points across Ireland down to individual IP addresses* and networks, revealing which regions, industries, and organisations face the greatest risk.
The findings are stark:
  • 349,000 Irish networks (3.6% of the total) remain unprotected from active cyber threats.
  • 44% have exposed vulnerabilities.
  • Half a million vulnerabilities exist on exposed assets across Ireland as of September 2025.
  • Dublin faces the highest risk, recording the greatest concentration of vulnerabilities across all industries.
Centripetal’s Attack Surface Map identifies specific attack vectors – the methods cybercriminals use to exploit vulnerabilities and gain unauthorised access to systems, networks, and sensitive data. This granular visibility enables organisations to understand their exact exposure and take immediate action.
The threat is active and escalating:
  • 63% of compromised networks are leveraged to conduct active reconnaissance – attackers are probing systems and planning their strikes through Irish infrastructure
  • 11% are acting as command-and-control centers to coordinate attacks – cybercriminals have already infiltrated these systems and are working to further seize control of other target networks
  • 35% increase in active attacks launched or coordinated through Irish networks since 2024 – the scale of attacks has expanded dramatically as cybercriminals automate campaigns and target vastly more organisations simultaneously by leveraging sophisticated tools and technologies including AI.
This means thousands of Irish organisations are likely under attack right now, many without knowing it.
David Silke, Managing Director, Centripetal Ireland says, “Across Ireland, we can see that there are Critical National Infrastructure organisations that are currently exposed to attack vectors. We can see that the largest attack vector in Ireland at present are the ISPs (Internet service providers – the telecoms and hosting providers). Our technology can drill down to a granular level to show which customers of a particular provider are affected by these vulnerabilities at a street level.
“We’re calling for organisations in Ireland to review their cybersecurity provision and asking them to put more emphasis on the use of threat intelligence to protect themselves. We know that only 20% of organisations currently do this.  At Centripetal, our technology effectively cloaks these vulnerabilities, hiding them from attackers so they can’t be targeted,” says Silke.
CleanINTERNET technology, including its new Fusion product, blocks 99.99% of threats by providing complete network visibility. Unlike traditional solutions that only monitor traffic entering and leaving the network (north-south), Fusion also monitors internal traffic flows (east-west), creating comprehensive protection from every angle.
This dual capability means organizations can now:
  • Stop external threats before they breach the network
  • Detect insider threats by identifying suspicious behavior from internal users and systems
  • Receive real-time alerts when unusual activity occurs, whether from outside attackers or internal sources
 

Fujifilm Announces instax mini LiPlay+ hybrid instant camera

FUJIFILM Europe GmbH, Imaging Solutions Division, is proud to announce the introduction of its instax mini LiPlay+™ hybrid instant camera (mini LiPlay+), an update to the popular instax mini LiPlay™ line that debuted in 2019. This new camera debuts a variety of new features including dual cameras (a main camera plus a wide-angle selfie camera) with new capabilities for image makers, various enhanced sound capabilities that allow the user to integrate sound into their images (through the use of an integrated QR code printed onto the image), and tasteful upgrades to the camera body.

“As Fujifilm’s first hybrid instant camera, and the first camera with the unique capability to integrate sound into photos, our mini LiPlay™ line of hybrid instant cameras has always been one of our most unique offerings,” said Shin Udono, Senior Vice President, Imaging Solutions, FUJIFILM Europe. “mini LiPlay+™ builds on the distinctive features of the original mini LiPlay™, giving users even more creative ways to express themselves through photos and sound. It’s a truly versatile hybrid camera with a unique set of attributes to suit every skill and interest level”

Main Features:

instax mini LiPlay+™ Smartphone App 

The free, downloadable instax mini LiPlay™ App allows users to capture images remotely via Bluetooth connection, add finishing touches to images with frames, and print photos from a connected smartphone. Users can further embellish their images by adding sticker icons or overlay text, making each image a true custom creation.

Dual camera functionality

The mini LiPlay+™ hybrid instant camera features both a front main camera and a rear-facing wide-angle selfie camera. New to mini LiPlay+™ is layered photo mode, in which images created with both the front and rear cameras can be combined so the images appear in layers, one in the foreground and one in the background. When editing images, users can choose between instax-Rich mode™ and instax-Natural mode™ to accentuate their images and choose from a selection of artful filters to express themselves further. mini LiPlay+™ also features automatic exposure and flash control to enhance image quality and includes either 2 or 10 second timers.

Instax Sound Print™ and instax Sound Album™

Users can utilise the free, downloadable instax mini LiPlay+™ App to add sound features to their images. With the instax Sound Print™ feature users have four unique ways to record 3-second audio clips to add to their images, then listen back by scanning the printed QR code on your photo (instax™ instant film required and sold separately) with their smartphone. Alternatively, the instax Sound Album™ feature turns adventures into custom animated videos with sound, vibrant backgrounds, and standout music. 

New instax™ mini film variety introduced

Also being announced at the same time as the mini LiPlay+™ camera is instax™ mini Soft Glitter instant film available in a 10-exposure pack. Gold accents combine with soothing hues to bring a calming shimmer to the frames around each photo. 

Pricing and Availability

The instax mini LiPlay+™ hybrid instant camera will be available in Sand Beige and Midnight Blue colors from 30th October 2025 at a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of €220.00 (inc. VAT). The updated instax mini LiPlay+™ smartphone App will also be available at this time. Available from Fujifilm retailers nationwide.

For more product information, visit  https://www.instax.ie/cameras/mini-liplay-plus/ 

instax™ mini Soft Glitter instant film will be available from 30th October 2025 at a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of €10.50 (inc. VAT). Available from Fujifilm retailers nationwide.

See our instax reviews

Toast teams up with Eclective Hospitality Group

Toast the cloud-based restaurant technology platform, today announced that Eclective Hospitality Group, Ireland’s largest hospitality group, has implemented Toast across its portfolio, highlighting Toast’s growing role as a trusted partner in Ireland as the company celebrates 3 years in market.

This new collaboration sees Toast’s technology platform deployed across 25 Eclective venues, including iconic brands like Angelina’s, Elephant and Castle and Wowburger.

Toast’s technology seamlessly connects every aspect of Irish hospitality businesses, from kitchen to customer. Eclective will utilise Toast technology to strengthen operational flexibility, provide greater ease of use and responsiveness, improve staff efficiency, and enhance the overall guest experience.

“As Ireland’s largest hospitality group employing 850 people across 27 venues, we need a technology partner that can scale with our ambitions while understanding the unique demands of running a restaurant in Ireland,” said Dave Mongan, COO at Eclective. “Toast eliminates the complexity of managing multiple systems across our portfolio. Toast gives us the tools that power service and allows us to focus on what matters most – creating exceptional experiences for our guests. This partnership positions us perfectly for our next phase of growth.”

“Delivering a great guest experience requires a restaurant to have exceptional tools and technology,” added Daniel Hanigan, Executive Chef at Angelina’s. “By leveraging technology like Toast’s Kitchen Display Systems to improve efficiency in the kitchen, our team will have more time to focus on creating exceptional food experiences.”

“Partnering with an ambitious, forward-looking organisation like Eclective represents a defining moment in Toast’s journey here in Ireland,” Ana Munoz, GM of International at Toast said.

“Working with a group of this scale and caliber is a testament to the depth and presence we’ve built in the local hospitality community over the past three years. We know that Irish restaurants want both great technology and a provider who truly understands them, and we’re the ideal choice for growing restaurant groups here and across our other international markets.”

Toast is the restaurant technology partner of choice for many of Ireland’s leading hospitality businesses, including Bewley’s, Kicky’s and OAKBERRY.

Toast’s presence in Ireland includes Customer Support, Research and Development, and Sales and Marketing teams in Ireland, and is recognised as a Certified Great Place to Work in Ireland.

Toast supports many Irish communities through Toast.org, the company’s philanthropic arm. Some of Toast.org’s programmes in Ireland over the last 3 years include a €50,000 donation to Airfield Estate for a new community garden that supports local food education. Toast.org’s continued community investment reflects Toast’s on-going commitment to supporting communities that make Irish hospitality thrive.