Today House of Marley, the eco-conscious audio maker created in collaboration with Bob Marley’s family, introduces the House of Marley signature speaker, reimagined. Enjoy your favourite playlists on-the-go with the Get Together Solo – an all-new portable speaker that boasts up to 25 hours of playtime. Engineered to deliver vibrant, balanced audio wherever you are, the Get Together Solo speaker features 3.5 and 0.75 inch drivers, meaning you can fully immerse yourself in the sound and feel the beat like you were meant to.
With Bluetooth 5.1, RCA and AUX connectivity, the Get Together Solo speaker lets you take control of the crowd, whether you’re attending an intimate evening gathering or relaxing in a sun-soaked garden barbecue that demands those summer throwbacks on repeat. In true Marley style, this new addition takes sustainability seriously. Crafted from bamboo and REWIND fabric, this speaker doesn’t just sound good – it does good too. One of the world’s fastest growing plants, bamboo makes for an environmentally friendly alternative to most materials, while the House of Marley REWIND fabric is pieced together using organic cotton, reclaimed hemp and recycled plastic bottles.
The House of Marley Get Together Solo is available to purchase from houseofmarley.co.uk now, and Amazon and HMV by the end of the month, for RRP £99.99 and will be on promo for Black Friday at £79.99.
Jabra, a leader in personal sound, video, and office solutions, is launching the Jabra Perform 45, the first in its new Jabra Perform product series that is set to help digitally transform frontline workers. Research* revealed that many frontline workers feel they lack the right technology and access to information to do their job effectively. The discreet Bluetooth® mono headset addresses these concerns with its compact design and Push-to-Talk (PTT) button. Frontline workers can gain direct access to other colleagues instantly and make faster, informed decisions, boosting their productivity and performance within the business, as well as enhancing customer satisfaction.
Connectivity made simple
Minimal button interactions and intuitive button placements are essential for those who are darting between the shop floor and the stock room so they can find the right buttons fast. With the PTT button directly on the headset, any urgent questions can be answered, and problems can be solved almost instantly no matter where the employees are. The PTT feature is unique in a headset form factor and helps make workers more productive.
The PTT button works with leading platforms like Microsoft Teams Walkie Talkie and Zebra Workforce Connect straight out of the box and can be integrated with the business’ preferred platform using the Jabra SDK. For a full overview of the devices used by the business, employers can use the Jabra Xpress management software which allows users to keep track, update, and customise all devices across the whole organisation.
Crystal clear communication, anywhere
Noise is a constant challenge for most frontline workers. For this reason, the Jabra Perform 45 is equipped with an advanced ultra-noise-cancelling microphone that removes up to 80% of background noise, helping co-workers to hear each other correctly right the first time. The speaker has also been optimised for speech clarity, allowing for smooth, uninterrupted communication on both ends.
Moreover, the Face2Face feature in the headset helps to ensure that customers always have the workers’ full attention. This feature is activated by lifting the microphone boom arm to a vertical position, which mutes all incoming audio. When the employee is ready to re-engage with colleagues on the PTT channel, they simply need to pull the boom arm back down to receive PTT messages again.
Comfortable, lightweight design for all-day use
When working in a busy environment, it is essential for frontline workers to have a lightweight headset that does not weigh them down. The compact Jabra Perform 45, which weighs just 18g, fits comfortably and discreetly around whichever ear the workers prefer to wear it on, ensuring that they always appear approachable and professional to customers. It comes with three sizes of EarGel™, so workers can find the fit that feels right for them – be it on the left or right ear.
“We are reminded more than ever of the essential role of frontline workers across industries like healthcare, hospitality, warehouse and retail. They are the glue which binds the entire operation together, so we knew that our new line, Jabra Perform, needed products that can help frontline workers do their job better. Our hope is for frontline workers to have everything they need within finger’s reach with the Jabra Perform 45 headset so they can assist their colleagues and customers and can remain in the zone no matter where they are,” says Yves Dupuis, SVP at Jabra.
Key features of the Jabra Perform 45:
– Small, lightweight, and discreetdesign – Workers will be comfortable all-day and always look approachable to customers. It is easy to sanitise and is durable, with IP54-rated protection from dust and water
– 80% noise–cancelling microphone and crystal-clear sound – Keeps communication smooth and without disruption
– Push-to-Talk – Enables instant communication with colleagues
– Easy to set up and intuitive to use – Minimal button presses and has an intuitive, durable, simple-to-sanitise design
– Extensive battery life and range – up to 20 hours of Push-to-Talk usage, or up to 8 hours if it is just being used for calls, and up to 100m / 300ft wireless range. Universal USB-C charging and compatible with 5-Bay Charging Stand
– Moveable boom arm – Able to mute all incoming audio instantly, allowing for increased focus on customers
– Able to customise and manage devices – via Jabra Direct and Xpress software and available for integration with free SDK
Jabra Perform 45 is available now for distribution as well on Amazon and Jabra.co.uk, MSRP: £113. Find out more about Jabra Perform 45 at jabra.com/perform45.
It sounds like a no-brainer: Everyone working a normal job with normal hours should be able to afford food and shelter, regular meals and other basics such as medication and education for themselves and their family. The principle is, in fact, so fundamental that the United Nations recognised it in the 1948 Universal Declaration on Human Rights, confirming that “Everyone who works has the right to just and favourable remuneration ensuring for himself and his family an existence worthy of human dignity”.
Unfortunately, even in some industrialized countries, this vision is still not reality. Current woes around inflation and rising prices are putting additional pressure on the poor, and aggravate existing inequalities. Globally speaking, however, the discrepancy could not be more striking. Especially in countries where most of the extraction, processing and production of our electronics take place, people find themselves working in mines under harsh circumstances, earning less than five dollars a day. People working on the production line spend up to 80 hours per week selling their labour just to survive. They are the hidden workforce behind the products in your hands.
It is therefore time for manufacturers in the electronics industry to start paying workers a living wage – regardless of where they are located. A living wage, mind you, not a “minimum wage”. Ideally, this distinction would not be necessary once legal minimum wages in production countries actually constituted a living wage. All too often, however, they do not. According to statistics by the International Labour Organization (ILO), nearly one in five workers globally earn too little to lift themselves and their families out of extreme poverty. When Fairphone conducted their own research, together with a local NGO in four regions in China in 2020, we found that a living wage would be up to three times the local legal minimum wage.
The impact of low wages can be detrimental, and is reflected in different symptoms and malpractices such as excessive overtime, malnutrition, lower education opportunities for children and, in extreme cases, might even encourage child labour.
The advantages are crystal clear. Checking in with workers who receive a living wage, they report to be more satisfied and happy with their work. A content workforce, in turn, leads to less turnover and lower expenses for training and recruiting while also ensuring stability in the value chain. Higher wages encourage consumption and boost a country’s economic system. Employees who are working excessive overtime, on the other hand, tend to be tired, less efficient, will make more mistakes and have more accidents. Most importantly, however, paying a living wage means treating people as people rather than as “human resources” and to respect their inalienable dignity.
Given these benefits, the price for implementing a living wage in our supply chain is ridiculously low. For Fairphone, it currently amounts to 2 USD per smartphone we sell – less than your average cup of coffee. And scaling and adopting this model is not rocket science, either: For many industries including electronics, researchers, organisations, think tanks, and industry pioneers have already done the legwork, and are sharing their instructions online for free – accounting for the cost of living and other geographical differences per place of production. Fairphone, too, has published a guide on paying living wages, laying out nine steps towards paying product prices that include a living wage. It is high time more companies took leadership in this area. Out of the 17 sustainable development goals that the United Nations have set for 2030, two – SDG 1 on poverty reduction and SDG 8 on inclusive and sustainable growth – can be directly impacted by bridging the gap between minimum wage and living wage.
Yet despite the obvious benefits for employers, hoping that we will get there with voluntary commitments only is utopian. In most countries, even the existence of minimum wages is the result of decades of fierce union and workers’ rights movements that ultimately resulted in mandatory laws. It is time for the European Union to follow suit and to incorporate a true living wage into the upcoming Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive. Over 60 companies and NGOs have already joined our call to ensure this. On the consumer side, Fairphone is currently collecting signatures for a petition to the European Union. The industry needs to realize that the issue goes far beyond their annual balance sheet. Inequality is a threat to global stability. Low wages are a violation of human rights. It is time for manufacturers to accept their responsibility.
Stylish and compact Urbanista Austin produces a powerful sound combined with eye-catching new colours that complete any look. The small true wireless earbuds are available in two new colours, Lavender Purple and Lake Green, and in the classic Pure White and Midnight Black colourways. Designed for life in motion, Austin lets you enjoy wireless audio wherever you go – the earbuds are protected against splashing water and designed for comfortable everyday use. Urbanista Austin is your new go-to audio companion for any occasion, whether it’s for listening to podcasts on the go or needing a boost from your favourite music for your morning walk.
Features
IPX4 – 20HRs playtime – Touch Controls – Bluetooth 5.0
Dating apps have seen a surge in users in recent years as people use online platforms to meet potential partners. But often cybercriminals pose as possible matches for nefarious reasons, putting many online daters’ identities, and safety, at risk.
To find out the potential consequences of using dating apps, TechRobot has analysed 180 profiles across Bumble, Tinder, and Hinge to reveal how much information people share on their dating profiles.
Online daters share the most information on Bumble (37%) with 55% of profiles sharing where they live.
100% of women share enough information on their dating profiles for their social media accounts to be found, increasing their chances of catfishing attempts.
28% of homosexual profiles share where they live compared to just 19% of heterosexual profiles, increasing the risk of blackmail and stalking crimes.
Bumble users share enough information for strangers to have a deep insight into their online and offline lives
TechRobot’s study found that people share the most personal information on their Bumble profiles. 98% share photos of themselves and all profiles share their first name and live location and there’s no option to hide this information. 90% of all Bumble profiles also share their personal interests and hobbies, 55% share where they live, 28% share job titles, and 20% of Bumble profiles also share their Instagram handle. This is more than enough information for someone to have an insight into what online daters are doing throughout their day, and where they are, increasing the risk of stalking.
Women share 33% of all possible data points on their dating profiles – more information than their male counterparts
The research also found that women share an average of 33% of possible data points across Tinder, Bumble, and Hinge compared to men who share 31%. Men are more likely to share information on their status, education level and work-life- 39% of men share their job title, 36% the languages they speak, 19% their employer, and 33% their education level. Women, on the other hand, tend to share information that makes them seem more physically attractive – 98% share their age, 96% share photos of what they look like and 26% share their Instagram handle. With women sharing more information on their physical appearance the risk of them being impersonated by a catfish is exacerbated and the information that men share about their job title and employer means they are more likely to be victims to blackmail attempts. Cybercriminals often offer inducements for monetary gain and use sensitive information such as an individual’s workplace to leverage this.
Data point
Percentage of male dating app profiles across Tinder, Bumble, and Hinge that share information on this data point (%)
Percentage of female dating app profiles across Tinder, Bumble, and Hinge that share information on this data point (%)
Age
91
98
Job title
39
37
Languages spoken
36
38
Education level
33
30
Employment/ Company
19
11
Instagram handle
11
26
Lesbian women share 33% of all possible data points on their dating profiles, the most of all researched sexualities
When comparing dating profiles based on sexuality TechRobot found homosexual online daters are more likely to share sensitive information with potential matches than straight users do. 28% of homosexual profiles share where they live compared to just 19% of heterosexual profiles and 98% of lesbian and gay dating profiles share what they look like, compared to 93% of straight profiles. Lesbian women were also found to share the most information on their profiles of all the groups researched and they share the most on Bumble- 42% of all possible data points. 44% of lesbian profiles share where they live, and 36% their job title. Collectively, this means lesbian women are providing strangers on dating apps with a huge insight into their personal lives which could heighten their risk of being stalked, or even harassed.
Using different photos across social media profiles can reduce online daters’ vulnerability
Users can take steps to protect their privacy and safety when online dating. Lasse Walstad recommends using unique images on dating profiles – “Using reverse image searching on Google, people will be able to find out your social accounts and any other places that your photos are posted giving them potential access to a large amount of personal information. Using images that you have not used on your other social accounts will ensure that you can reduce the chances of your other accounts, such as Instagram and Facebook, being less likely to be found.” This will reduce online daters’ chances of being catfished and victims of stalking crimes.
Whilst the amount of personal information we share on our dating profiles is dependent on the app, gender, and sexual orientation, all profiles expose enough information to offer strangers a huge insight into their lives. This puts online daters’ identity, and safety, at risk and exacerbates their chances of being victims of crimes like blackmail, stalking, catfishing or harassment.
Gambling online is a common way to play games and earn money. However, protecting your privacy is extremely important when gambling online. You want to make sure you are only using secure platforms and that your money is protected.
Use a VPN When Online
One of the most common ways to protect your privacy is by using a VPN when gaming online. VPNs hide your IP address which makes it harder for hackers to hack into your computer and find your information.
Keep in mind though that not all online casinos allow VPNs since casinos are regulated to only allow players from certain states or regions.
Keep Your Password Strong
When using online casinos, you have to first make an account with the website. Make sure you are using a strong and unique password. Never use the same password for all your online casino accounts.
You should also never give your password to anyone. For extra security, make sure you change the password every few months to protect against hackers.
Use E-Wallet Payment Methods
You will need to add payment methods to your casino account to begin gambling and playing the casino games. The safest payment method you can have is by adding methods through an e-wallet.
E-wallets do not show the card number to the provider, so hackers will not be able to see the card number even if they somehow hack into the casino’s platform.
Try Casinos That Accept Cryptocurrency
There are many casinos that accept cryptocurrency as gambling with cryptocurrency has become very popular over the past few years. These casinos protect your money since you are directly using your bank account or a credit card.
Red Dog Casino is a great platform to gamble responsibly. They have a wide range of games that you can all play with cryptocurrency. They also have extremely efficient customer support which you can contact if you happen to have a chance with your payment method.
Only Use Casinos With Top Security Levels
Before using any online casino, make sure you verify their security levels. The ways they secure your information are usually listed on their website. You can always contact their support team if you want more information.
You should also make sure to read reviews. Most online casinos have reviews online where you can see what other customers are saying. If you see any reviews that mention poor security or identity theft, make sure you use another casino.
Most online casinos are safe as long as the platform is taking the right security measures. When you know your information is secure, you can spend more time enjoying the games and less time worrying.
Don’t Rely on Private Browsing Tabs
Many people are under the impression that using a private browsing tab is enough to keep their information secure but this is not the case. However, private tabs only clear the cookies and history of the computer.
However, they are not as good as password-protected browsers. You can use a private tab along with other security measures, but do not rely on it alone.
Authorised Casinos Only
If you are using an authorised casino and following the safety tips above, it’s very hard for a hacker to get your information. If you notice that your banking information or your account has been compromised, you need to cancel it right away so the hacker does not have access to more of your money.
You can also contact the online casino and let them know there has been a breach in security so they can notify others.
Dell Technologies introduces Project Frontier, which will deliver an edge operations software platform, integrated with Dell’s edge portfolio, for customers to more securely manage and orchestrate edge applications and infrastructure for deployments at global scale.
The complexities of edge operations—in locations from manufacturing floors and retail stores to remote wind turbines—are growing as more organisations want to manage and secure data at the source but have limited IT support to do it. According to a 2022 IDC survey, 42% of businesses say the most challenging aspect of edge deployments is putting together an entire edge solution. With the amount of data generated growing nine times annually and expected to reach 221 exabytes by 2026, organisations need a simple and effective way to manage and secure the diverse ecosystem of edge technologies.
“We’re seeing exponential growth in applications running at the edge, making edge the next frontier of business transformation—where devices, infrastructure and data come together to deliver real-time insights at scale,” said Gil Shneorson, senior vice president of edge solutions, Dell Technologies. “With this growth, comes complexity. It’s not feasible to have IT staff deployed at every edge location. Our decades of edge experience combined with our new solutions help customers simplify their edge and streamline their data to gain insights ranging from factory safety and the speed and precision of patient care in hospitals, while providing more choice in how they realise their edge and multicloud technologies.”
Dell’s Project Frontier to more securely scale edge operations for any enterprise use case
With the Project Frontier edge operations software platform, customers can expect:
Their choice of software applications, IoT frameworks, operational technologies (OT), multi-cloud environments and future technologies supported by an open design that will consolidate existing and new enterprise edge use cases.
Zero Trust-enabled security protection across edge applications, data and infrastructure, from design to deployment, backed by end-to-end supply chain security measures.
Greater efficiency and reliability of end-to-end edge operations with centralised management, zero-touch deployment and secure device on-boarding.
Minimal need for IT expertise in the field with automation to streamline edge deployments and operations across potentially thousands of edge locations.
Integration of edge compute and storage hardware with workloads for ease of serviceability and increased security.
Global planning and support services across 170 countries to help design edge deployments and create a road map for scaling customers’ edge infrastructure to meet new demand.
As an example, Dell Technologies is one of the world’s leading technology manufacturers and manages one of the largest global supply chains. Dell plans to deploy the edge platform to deliver increased production line efficiencies by simplifying operations, securely connecting critical data from the production floor to IT infrastructure and enabling real-time reporting of automation data. Additionally, with the Dell Edge Design Program, Dell is collaborating with customers to help design and shape the development of Project Frontier to meet their specific needs.
“IDC sees a wide range of locations where modern edge workloads will be deployed, and it is critical that these environments are highly resilient and can operate with limited human intervention,” said Jennifer Cooke, IDC Research Director for Edge Strategies. “Dell’s efforts with its Project Frontier look to be a strong step forward in realising an architecture to address these needs and help customers streamline their edge operations.”
“Dell Technologies and Atos have long worked together to deliver more value to businesses by helping them realise the full potential of their data,” said Arnaud Langer, Global Edge and IoT senior product director, Atos. “We look forward to collaborating on new edge innovations that can help organisations significantly simplify and secure their edge while improving business outcomes.”
Innovations across Dell infrastructure and end user portfolio simplify edge deployments
As Project Frontier comes to life, Dell is expanding its current edge portfolio to help businesses scale and manage their edge deployments.
Edge analytics and operations: Manufacturers can remove complexities and streamline how they deploy edge applications with an enhanced Dell Validated Design for Manufacturing Edge. The solution now includes new Dell-validated partner applications to support advanced edge use cases and improve factory processes and efficiencies, while reducing waste and raw materials usage for more sustainable operations. For example, Claroty provides asset discovery, network protection, threat detection and vulnerability and risk management for cyber-physical systems. Cognex machine vision helps improve manufacturing quality and performance by eliminating defects, verifying assembly and tracking information during the production process. Telit automates data collection and management from sensors, devices, machines and factories with its IoT platform. XMPro creates composable digital twins of factory operations to help manufacturers save time and materials during the factory operating process. Manufacturers can respond quickly to changes in demand and enable reconfigurable production lines with Dell’s private 5G capability.
Edge compute and analytics: The Dell PowerEdge XR4000 is the shortest depth server in the Dell PowerEdge family at about the size of a shoebox. The XR4000 is 60% shorter than traditional data center servers, and its multiple mounting options allow it to be installed in a rack, on walls or ceilings, saving valuable floor space. The multi-node, 2U chassis server can survive unpredictable conditions like heat waves or falls. While small, the XR4000 is a high-performance server capable of supporting a wide range of edge workloads and is designed with Intel® Xeon® D processors with multi-operating system as well as optional GPU support. The XR4000 is available with the Dell Validated Design for Manufacturing Edge and powers new Dell VxRail rugged modular nodes, delivering high performance and scalability in high latency, low bandwidth locations.
Edge data collection: Built to withstand the most demanding edge locations, the Dell Latitude 7230 Rugged Extreme Tablet is the industry’s lightest, most powerful, 12” fully-rugged tablet. Designed to operate in extreme cold and hot environments, this tablet is rated for maximum protection against dust, dirt and water—ideal for first responders and outdoor environments. New Wi-Fi 6E capability with dual-band support provides more reliable connectivity, 12th Gen Intel® Core™ processors deliver powerful performance, and optional integrated features, such as a barcode scanner, GPS module and smart-card reader, increase productivity in the field. The tablet is made to be viewed in the brightest, harshest lighting with the largest screen-area for a 12” fully-rugged, military-grade tablet.
Availability
Project Frontier’s edge software platform will be available in 2023.
Dell Validated Design for Manufacturing Edge enhancements will be available globally in early 2023.
Dell PowerEdge XR4000, also available with Dell OEM customizable options, will be available globally in December 2022.
Dell Latitude 7230 Rugged Extreme Tablets will be available globally by end of 2022.
At this year’s Meta Connect, LastPass announced it is the first password manager with a 2D Progressive Web App (PWA) in the Meta Quest Store, available today, with a native integration into the Meta Quest Browser planned for early 2023. This marks a major milestone for LastPass as it becomes a key security service for virtual reality users and will prove vital as Meta continues to expand its VR ecosystem to include business, educational, productivity and entertainment environments.
The LastPass app solves the current challenge of accessing passwords on Meta Quest, by providing a simple and secure account login experience with quick access to credentials, credit cards, addresses and more without removing the VR headset. Whether customers are logging in or completing a purchase, this is the simplest and most productive way to access apps and securely browse in VR. All LastPass customers, including those using the free version, can download LastPass from the Meta Quest Store. Quest customers who do not have a LastPass account can create one here.
“We’re honored to join Meta to solve a real-life pain point of so many VR users,” said Karim Toubba, CEO of LastPass. “As we kick off this initial phase, we look forward to making a positive impact through the custom app integration to deliver the best possible experience. Universal access to your logins, personal information, and data should be the expectation, no matter which device you’re using – and LastPass provides this ubiquity – whether you’re at home, at work, or in the metaverse.”
Early next year, LastPass will make the experience even more simple and seamless by offering automatic save and fill functionality when it will become the first cross-device password manager integrated natively in the Meta Quest Browser.
Built for professionals in some of today’s most extreme environments, Dell Technologies has announced its newly redesigned Latitude 7230 Rugged Extreme, a premium tablet delivering the ultimate in-field performance and productivity.
The lightest and most powerful 12” fully rugged tablet on the market, the new Rugged Extreme is designed specifically for professionals in arduous roles demanding critical reliability. The 7230 Rugged Extreme Tablet’s durability and mobility, perfect for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and other first responders, are matched by its reliability and security features required to help military and government officials, for example, safely manage highly sensitive information.
Regardless of the environment, the tablet now provides up to 20 hours of battery life, with dual hot-swap batteries for continuous operation of the device. This is critical for shift work in manufacturing, the military, first responders and more.
A true 16:10 aspect ratio display now provides 13% more active screen area than previous generations giving the 7230 Rugged Extreme the largest screen area in a 12” fully rugged tablet. Plus, glove-touch capability allows optimal screen interactivity.
The 7230 Rugged Extreme is drop-tested from up to 1.2m (4 feet) and temperature-tested from -28C to 62C (-20F to 145F) to withstand the most strenuous circumstances.
Commenting on the launch of the new device, Tom Tobul, Vice President and General Manager for the Performance PCs portfolio of products at Dell Technologies, said: “From factories to ambulances, deserts to the Arctic, professionals working in harsh edge environments turn to Dell Latitude Rugged for peace of mind. The new Latitude 7230 Rugged Extreme Tablet is no exception – it’s the latest in a line of trusted devices for workers in some of today’s most challenging environments. This premium tablet is built for outstanding field performance and productivity, delivering critical reliability, all while withstanding extreme surroundings.”
In addition, new and enhanced accessories are built to match the ruggedness of the tablet and support its use in a broad range of environments. Some of those accessories include:
New detachable keyboard
Active pen to further enhance screen interactivity
Rotating hand strap and shoulder strap built with durable and cleanable materials
Magnetic mount that enables users to attach the tablet to any metallic wall or surface
Rigid handle that supports ease of mobility and is reversible, according to preference and ergonomics
Showing the device in action, Dell released a video of Mike Libecki, National Geographic Explorer and Dell Ambassador, who used the Rugged Extreme tablet in the extremes of Antarctica to study the environmental impact of microplastics.
The 7230 Rugged Extreme tablet will be available globally by the end of 2022.
