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Shure launches Aonic 40 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones

Shure introduced its AONIC 40 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones. Building on the success of the AONIC 50 Headphones and recently launched AONIC FREE Sound Isolating™ Earphones, the AONIC 40 model broadens the Shure Wireless portfolio to more acutely meet the needs of on-the-go music lovers, commuters, and travel enthusiasts. AONIC 40 Headphones combine a portable and elegant design with industry-leading Shure audio, revered and trusted by musicians and creators of multiple disciplines. In fact, GRAMMY® Award-winning artist Jacob Collier has partnered with the brand to highlight how he relies on Shure’s AONIC line for his audio needs while on the move, drawing inspiration from everyday life.

“The first microphone I ever owned was a Shure SM58® microphone. It taught me to listen to the world around me. I’ve relied on Shure, both in the studio and on stage, for my entire career,” shared Jacob. “Shure is bringing that same studio quality sound that musicians and artists have trusted for decades to music lovers around the world.”

Crafted from premium materials and precision-engineered, the AONIC 40 was designed for long-wearing comfort and durability. Listeners can block out the world with adjustable noise cancellation or activate Environment Mode with the click of a button to hear the outside world without missing a beat. Also featuring up to 25 hours of battery life, premium call quality, and customizable EQ, the AONIC 40 offers a truly superior wireless listening experience, available in two colors (White/Tan and Black).

“The AONIC 40 takes our 96-year heritage of delivering unparalleled audio in stages and studios around the world and pairs that expertise with our best-in-class Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphone technology. With a sleek, lightweight design and premium call quality, the AONIC 40 is the ideal headphone for anyone looking for the best combination of studio-quality audio performance, style, and comfort, no matter where the day takes them,” shared Eduardo Valdes, Associate Vice President of Global Marketing. “We’re proud to be partnering with Jacob Collier on this launch to underscore the Shure tradition of providing everyone, from pioneering artists like Jacob to the everyday commuter, with the gear they need to find inspiration on the go.”

Reliable, Superior Audio Performance Meets Rugged Design and Effortless Functionality. The AONIC 40 Headphones are the latest edition to the reliable Shure AONIC line of headphones and earphones, offering a stylish, yet portable design with the brand’s iconic sound at a competitive price point. These new headphones are the all-in-one unit for superior audio, highlighting a collapsible design with a compact footprint, adjustable noise cancellation with Environment Mode, quick charge, crystal-clear call quality, accessible and customizable controls, and more.

  • Portable Design: The foldable, rugged design and carrying case are ideal for compact storage and durable enough to withstand your next adventure.

  • Adjustable Noise Cancellation: Block out surrounding noise and immerse yourself in the AONIC 40 listening experience with three digital ANC settings crafted to deliver users the best noise cancellation, wherever travels lead.

  • Long-Lasting Comfort: Made with premium materials, including glass-filled nylon and aircraft-grade aluminum alloy, the AONIC 40 offers quality comfort and durability made to last.

  • Premium Call Quality: Dial-in to video conferencing or phone calls with exceptional audio, thanks to dual beamforming microphones. Dual USB audio mode enables two-way mic communication with the included USB-C cable or connect with Bluetooth® 5 wireless technology for enhanced stability and a range of up to 30 feet.

  • Accessible Controls: Answer calls, adjust volume, and control Active Noise Cancellation and Environment Mode levels with the push of a button.

Battery Life
The AONIC 40 Headphones were designed to provide grab-and-go durability, so long-lasting battery life was non-negotiable. Enjoy your music and podcasts with up to 25 hours of battery life with ANC turned on. In a rush? AONIC 40’s quick charge feature provides up to 5 hours of use with only 15 minutes of charge.

Discover Your Signature Sound with Customizable Hardware EQ in the ShurePlus™ PLAY app. Make your listening experience uniquely you by creating your own custom EQ using the free ShurePlus™ PLAY app, available on iOS and Android. After you’ve crafted a unique EQ you love, ShurePlus™ Play makes it easy to save your favorite settings directly to your headphones to easily transfer them across devices.

Along with customizing EQ and accessing downloadable firmware updates, ShurePlus™ PLAY lets you select prompts and tones and modify Environment Mode and Active Noise Cancellation settings. Audio enthusiasts will want to take full advantage of the app’s Hi-Res Music Player.

Pricing and Availability
Shure’s new Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones, AONIC 40, are available in White/Tan and Black for a retail price of £215 / $249 / €220. Purchase includes the headphones, protective zippered carrying case, 3.5mm audio cable, a USB-C cable, and a two-year warranty.

AONIC 40 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones are now available at select retailers and at https://www.shure.com/en-GB/products/headphones/aonic40.

Newry Company Provides Testing for Launch of James Webb Telescope – Resonate Testing.

NEWRY company, Resonate Testing, the leading commercial test house on the island of Ireland, conducted high level vibration and SRS shock testing on equipment that was used as part of the successful launch of the James Webb telescope on Christmas Day.

The telescope, the largest, most powerful and complex telescope ever built, has been described as a “time machine” by scientists and will allow astronomers to study the beginning of the universe shortly after the big bang, 13.8 billion years ago, as well as hunting for signs of life-supporting planets in our own galaxy.

Resonate Testing worked with Dublin based Réaltra Space Systems Engineering, which played a critical role in the launch by providing video images of the separation of the fairings (equipment used to protect the spacecraft during launch), and the spacecraft from the rocket.

Réaltra Space Systems ensured that all products underwent a rigorous “qualification” test campaign, which validated that the design could survive the harsh environments of the launch and space with sufficient margin. The process included extensive testing by Resonate Testing’s experienced and knowledgeable team to ensure the tests were completed to the required space industry standards.

Speaking about the launch of the most ambitious robot probe ever built, the $10bn James Webb telescope, which was blasted into space on top of a giant European rocket, Managing Director of Resonate Testing, Tom Mallon, said “Christmas was extra special this year. As a company we were extremely proud to have played a part in the successful launch of the huge Ariane 5 launcher and the James Webb telescope from the European Space Agency’s station in French Guiana.

“We have been working with Realtra Space for some time, and in recent years we have been competing on a global level by exploiting key upstream resources and developing world-class space downstream capabilities.”

Resonate Testing operates from its Centre of Excellence for Space in Newry and provides a range of testing processes across many sectors. The company has seen an increasing number of tests within the Space Sector, which can be attributed to its ability to rapidly develop and approve new capabilities, following requests from customers – not just in the space sector, but across the many industries that they service. This demonstrates Resonate Testing’s exceptional engineering services as a tried and tested facilitator.

In 2020, the company was awarded Platinum in the Innovate NI Innovation Accreditation programme for its cutting-edge processes that seen the delivery of high-quality live stream testing to global customers, including Réaltra, throughout the global pandemic.

FREE NOW partners with Zipp Mobility to integrate micro-mobility services in app across Ireland

Leading multi-mobility app FREE NOW and Zipp Mobility (Zipp), a leading Irish micro-mobility operator have today announced that they are joining forces with aims to integrate Zipp’s eScooters and eBikes on the FREE NOW app this year. This partnership will enable passengers to book Zipp’s micro-mobility transport options via the FREE NOW app when Zipp rolls out its services across Ireland in 2022.

The announcement comes off the back of the recently announced Road Traffic & Roads Bill 2021 which will legalise eScooter use in public places as public demand grows for flexible and sustainable transport options. Indeed, recent research conducted by FREE NOW shows that 40% of its passengers plan to use eScooters like Zipp’s for everyday transport when they are made widely available in Irish cities this year, and three quarters think that Ireland needs more sustainable, electric transport options in line with other European countries.

Zipp, headquartered at NovaUCD, has already launched in the UK and mainland Europe and plans to launch both eBikes and eScooters across Ireland in 2022 along with beginning operations in Portugal and Spain.

FREE NOW’s partnership with Zipp and its partnership announcements in 2021 with other eScooter players are an extension of its successful European eScooter rollout to date, and highlights FREE NOW’s commitment to empower sustainable urban mobility solutions in Ireland.

Commenting on the partnership with Zipp, Niall Carson, General Manager of FREE NOW Ireland said: “We are delighted to partner with Irish micro-mobility operator Zipp and share common ambitions to change, and ultimately improve, the way people across Ireland approach daily transport. It’s a really exciting time for the industry now that legislation on e-scooters is in motion, and we look forward to having eScooters available on our app in 2022. We understand that our customers want to make more sustainable choices and having the option to book an eScooter or EV taxi facilitates this. Using FREE NOW allows you to choose the best means of transport for you and your specific journey on any given day. Some longer trips make more sense in a taxi and for others using an eScooter or eBike will be quicker! It’s all about convenience and giving our customers the choice.”

Charlie Gleeson, Founder and CEO, Zipp Mobility said, “We are thrilled to join the group of operators that are able to offer their micro-mobility services on the FREE NOW platform. At Zipp we understand that micro-mobility is not a ‘silver bullet’ solution to decarbonising transport so we must collaborate with platforms like FREE NOW to give our customers a full spectrum of sustainable transport options. This is the only way we can meaningfully reduce our reliance on the private car and get to net-zero emissions in transport.”

He added, “This year we hope to launch our eScooters and eBikes in cities across Ireland including Dublin, Cork, Limerick, Galway and this partnership will be a great asset to our users. Zipp was founded with Ireland in mind and we are so excited to bring our ethos of “mobility done right” to Irish cities during 2022.”

512 Audio Unveils Two Professional USB Mics and Modern Audio Interface for Podcasting, Streaming & Recording #CES2022

512 Audio, an Austin-based brand dedicated to delivering professional audio gear built for creators, is unveiling its first USB microphones – Script and Tempest – as well as an intuitive audio interface at CES 2022. 

“Our goal with 512 Audio is to help creators connect with their audiences – so, it’s very exciting to debut classic, studio-inspired mics with the convenience of USB to give them out-of-the-box professional audio,” said Tommy Edwards, VP of Product Strategy for 512 Audio and Warm Audio. “We’re also looking forward to giving creators a new way to enhance the professionalism of their setup, by introducing an interface that will be a central hub for streamlining audio production for content creation.” 

USB Microphones

 

  • Script (MSRP £129.99): 
Script USB Mic

Script is a compact, dual-pattern USB mic with a vintage-inspired design and simple, built-in studio controls designed for podcasting, streaming, and crystal clear online communication. Engineered with premium components, Script draws on the design and punchy sound profile of the classic Warm Audio WA-14 studio condenser microphone to capture your voice with natural clarity and fullness. Optimized for voice and speech, the dual-capsule design coupled with the tighter frequency response allows the Script to handle the average at-home recording environment by rejecting common, unwanted frequencies. With onboard gain and mute plus a dedicated headphone jack, Script makes it easy to set levels and monitor directly for effortless recording of superior sound in any setup. Available Spring 2022.

  • Tempest (MSRP £154.99): 
Tempest

Tempest is a true large-diaphragm studio microphone with the convenience of modern USB-C connectivity. With a 34mm gold-plated condenser capsule and 24-bit / 48kHz resolution, Tempest captures rich, detailed audio for podcasts, livestreams, acoustic instruments and vocal performances. Essential for USB plug-and-play workflows, Tempest features microphone gain, zero-latency headphone volume monitoring, and mute for full control over your sound. Tempest draws on the design and sound profile of another classic, the Warm Audio WA-47jr studio microphone, and combines premium components to deliver truly professional audio. Tempest will be available from Amazon UK in March.

Audio Interface

The 512 audio interface will be the perfect introduction to audio production with essential features, inputs, and outputs needed to record a professional podcast or stream with studio-quality audio right from your desktop. This intuitive USB audio interface will feature two XLR mic inputs with low-noise, studio-quality preamps and a phone input with automatic mix-minus capabilities for echo-free integration of calls and background music, all with individual gain controls. Additionally, the XLR mic inputs also allow connection of a broad array of equipment beyond microphones, including receiving audio from dedicated gaming computers and consoles, audio tracks from other devices, and instruments like keyboards and guitar.  This interface adds two headphone outputs with independent volume control so you and your guests can create confidently knowing exactly how you sound. The mute button makes it easy to instantly mute the signal from the analog XLR inputs to eliminate unexpected noise or talk to your co-host off air. With stereo line output jacks, you can send audio to a dedicated streaming computer, to speakers for critical listening of your content or to a portable recording device for on-the-go production. Full details, pricing, and availability coming summer 2022.

Script, Tempest, and the audio interface will debut at CES 2022 at the 512 Audio booth in Central Hall 1, #18945. For more information visit www.512audio.com.

Adyen launches Android POS terminals

Adyen, the global payments platform of choice for many of the world’s leading companies, today announced the launch of mobile Android point of sale (POS) terminals in the EU, UK, and the United States. The devices represent a fundamental change in the role of the payment terminal, functioning as an all-in-one solution, eliminating the need for separate cash registers, barcode scanners, and customer facing displays.

Additionally, the terminals come with an app management system, allowing merchants to upload and manage the apps they use every day, for inventory management, loyalty programs, returns and more. The launch of these multi-purpose terminals will not only reduce the cost of their hardware, but also help businesses drastically improve in-person customer experiences.

Palisis, a provider of sales and operations solutions for tourism and transportation business, and Immfly, an in-flight digital services provider, are among Adyen’s first merchants to roll out the terminals.

“Consumers increasingly want to pay for products, tickets, or their meal where they are, without standing in lines. Existing mobile POS solutions typically involve multiple pieces of hardware. Our all-in-one Android terminals combine the flexibility of the Android platform with the security of a PCI certified payment terminal. They support a vast array of use cases, and both Immfly and Palisis are great examples of how they bring increased mobility and functionality to our merchants and their staff,” said Jan-Pieter Lips, Head of Unified Commerce at Adyen.

“Convenience is key in providing the best customer experiences, and these terminals help merchants meet that standard. Additionally, the use of these devices allows the merchants we work with to run a lean operational set-up, foregoing the need to install separate systems to make it all work.”

For more information on Adyen’s POS offering, click here.

Nextbase Introduces The World’s First Truly Smart Dash Cam – NEXTBASE iQ

Nextbase, the global leader in Dash Cam technology, today announced the world’s first fully-connected smart Dash Cam: Nextbase iQ. Designed to fast-track next generation safety, security, and AI-driver assistance, Nextbase iQ completely transforms the driving experience in any car. 

Packed full of the latest AI-powered technology, iQ is host to a range of cutting-edge new features, such as Spatial Awareness, where the Dash Cam anticipates, records, and notifies the user of incidents when away from one’s vehicle. The innovative new Roadwatch AI provides instant, accurate monitoring of other vehicles’ speeds and trajectories, and with Witness Mode, iQ offers immediate handsfree recording, as well as real-time cloud upload and sharing to provide the ultimate video evidence for when drivers feel most vulnerable.

An all new Nextbase IQ app gives users real-time alerts and access to video when away from their vehicle. Drivers can benefit from real time tracking with ultra-precise GPS, smart sense parking for enhanced monitoring of surroundings, and instant incident notifications including still snapshot visualisation. The iQ will be available in Autumn 2022.

Building on previous award-winning models, Nextbase iQ still offers key Dash Cam features including 4K, three camera, video technology, able to record both externally and internally. The entirely new product design has been informed by extensive research and development to capture the best image quality and vehicle security views in the industry. 

“There is nothing on the market that rises to the level of Nextbase iQ,” said Richard Browning, Chief Marketing and Sales Officer for Nextbase. 

“Over two years and from the ground up, we have re-imagined what a Dash Cam can be and created the world’s first Smart Dash Cam, utilizing AI-technology and Cloud-connectivity to give drivers a complete sense of safety and security. Never has there been a smart connected-car product that offers so much benefit in one package. We have improved our already best-in-class Dash Cam functionality and added never-before-seen technology to support drivers, whether they are on the road or away from their vehicle.”

Other stand-out features in the Nextbase iQ include:

NXT Tech

Many patent-pending technologies have been incorporated into Nextbase iQ for the sole purpose of protecting drivers, passengers, and their vehicles with AI-powered, Cloud-connected Nextbase NXT Tech. 

  • Real-time access anytime, anywhere
  • Spatial Awareness Technology – custom-designed, application-specific, artificial intelligence to anticipate and record incidents both while in, and away from, one’s vehicle
  • Fast and reliable cloud connection with NXT Dual Link Wi-Fi and 4G
  • Ultra-high-accuracy GPS satellite positioning for fast and convenient vehicle tracking

Driver Assist

The world’s best hands-free dash cam functionality takes a leap forward with Nextbase iQ.

  • World’s only connected 4K, tri-cam IR video system, delivering up to 4k front and 1440p in rear and cabin views, day or night
  • Witness Mode offers immediate, voice-activated handsfree recording, real-time cloud upload and sharing, to provide safe and secure video evidence for when drivers feel most vulnerable
  • Live View provides drivers with real-time direct access to the onboard camera system from anywhere in the world
  • Native Voice Control system allows fast, intuitive and precise driver commands, safely enabling various features while hands remain on the wheel and eyes remain on the road  
  • Valet Mode – Allows the setting of a number of triggers to alert the device owner to certain conditions when the vehicle is not in their possession, such as when being valet parked, at the workshop, or loaned to another driver such as a child or colleague. 

Driver Safety

Smart, connected, and proactive technology that brings a true home security perspective when on the road.

  • NXT Video through Nextbase’s award-winning low-light video system to precisely capture license plates, street signs and all other critical details in the event of an incident inside or outside the vehicle
  • Roadwatch AI provides real-time monitoring of other vehicles’ speeds and trajectories
  • Emergency SOS (ESOS) – Pioneered on the Series 2 Dash Cam range, Nextbase is the only dash cam brand that automatically alerts Emergency Services with location and other critical details following a serious accident
  • Driver Aware (DMS) features smart driver monitoring system to combat distracted and/or drowsy driving
  • The Vehicle Aware (ADAS) system, an advanced driver assistance system, monitors the road and cars in front, warning drivers of vehicle and pedestrian danger utilizing Nextbase Spatial Awareness Technology

Vehicle Security

Via the Nextbase iQ app, Nextbase iQ provides drivers with real-time alerts and access to video when away from their vehicle 

  • Real-time tracking with a built-in ultra-accurate GPS location beacon and synchronized real-time video
  • Smart Sense Parking powered by AI-enabled Nextbase Spatial Awareness Technology, captures critical moments before and after any incident, tunable to adjust to circumstances to maximize security and minimize inconvenience. The intelligent monitoring system keeps an eye on surroundings, including vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists, allowing drivers to obtain real-time alerts to observe and act.
  • Through the Nextbase iQ app, drivers can receive incident notifications, instantly when away from the vehicle, including still snapshot visualization

“The Nextbase iQ doesn’t simply elevate Dash Cam functionality, it establishes a whole new category of smart, connected, intelligent technology for the car. 

“We are now enabling every vehicle on the road to be equipped with safety, security and assistance above what’s available in today’s newest cars. The powerful AI-capable chipset we’re using in the Nextbase iQ enables us to continuously roll out further cutting-edge driver technology upgrades via the Cloud, giving access to the very latest driver safety and security features for years to come,” said Browning.

Springboard Communications Strengthens Strategic Offering with Two New Roles

Springboard Communications, the award-winning independent Irish communications agency, has announced the appointment of two new senior roles: Sandy Boundy as Director of Strategy and Insight and Ciara Flaherty as Client Director. The positions strengthen Springboard Communications’ expanding service offering, as the agency continues to address clients’ immediate business priorities, from driving sustainability to connecting increasingly remote teams through strategic internal communications.

The newly created role of Director of Strategy and Insight will see Sandy, who is the former Communications & Sustainability Manager at HEINEKEN, leading strategy efforts. She will work closely with the team to guide, deliver and optimise key outcomes for both Springboard Communications and its partner clients, particularly in her areas of expertise of internal communications and sustainability.

Further new appointments include Ciara Flaherty, who after five years with the agency, is promoted to Client Director. Drawing on her continued work and expertise in external communications for corporate clients, Ciara will also head up Springboard’s new Internal Wire division. Through this dedicated service offering, Springboard partners with clients on all aspects of internal communications, from strategic planning to leadership engagement; content creation to training.

Susie Horgan, Founder and Managing Director of Springboard Communications said: “We’ve all seen great change in the global workforce, driven by remote working and digital transformation. We’ve partnered with our clients, listening and understanding the key issues they are facing and developed our offering accordingly. It is our agility, combined with our years of experience, that allows us to evolve with our clients.

“Location is no longer a barrier — for both teams and businesses — and we are seeing increased demand locally and globally for our services. Sandy and Ciara’s appointments signal our continued commitment to investing in, and building out, sustainability and internal communications expertise and spearheading our own growth trajectory.”

With over 23 years’ experience working in blue chip fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) multinational organisations, Sandy has worked on domestic and global brands in a career encompassing corporate affairs, marketing management, innovation, product development and strategic planning.​ She also lectured part-time in Munster Technological University and is currently an active member of the Purpose Disruptors Ireland PR Community.

Speaking on her new appointment, Sandy said: “Springboard Communications is at a point of significant growth with a strong reputation as an agency that is creative, agile and future focused. I’m looking forward to being part of this dynamic award-winning team, proactively driving strategy and pushing boundaries across the business, from purpose-driven corporate communications to strategic internal communications. Together, we will progress the business, expanding from within and delivering bold strategies with measurable results for our corporate and consumer portfolios.”

Jabra presents true wireless innovations #CES2022

Jabra, leader in personal sound and office solutions, takes true wireless to a new level at CES by showcasing its new Jabra Elite 4 Active earbuds, providing updates on Bluetooth Multipoint for the Jabra Elite 7 Pro and offering a first hands-on demo of the hearing enhancing Enhance Plus earbuds. CES will also mark the shipping date of Jabra PanaCast 20, Jabra’s highly anticipated personal camera that reinvents hybrid work for modern collaboration.

At CES, Jabra’s true wireless range will take centre stage. Bringing the Elite Active range to a broader audience, the Jabra Elite 4 Active is engineered for those who love an active lifestyle, including popular workouts like yoga, boxing or running. Bluetooth Multipoint, a new feature that is set to take the Elite 7 Pro to the next level, will keep users fully connected to two devices at once, making it easy to seamlessly switch between work and play. Jabra Enhance Plus brings hearing enhancement, music and calls in a state-of-the-art miniaturised true wireless earbud. CES visitors will be given an update on the latest true wireless technology and hands-on demo opportunities. The show also features the Jabra PanaCast 20 personal camera, now available for shipping, which allows hybrid workers to benefit from high-quality, secure video collaboration, no matter where they are.

Boost fitness resolutions with the Elite 4 Active

This latest product in Jabra’s Elite range features Google Fast Pair, making it one of the easiest headphones to connect to your Android device when switching on, without having to press a button. The Elite 4 Active also features Spotify Tap playback experience to access music faster than ever before. Moreover, the Elite 4 Active is Amazon Alexa certified.

To ensure maximum focus for the wearer, the Elite 4 Active blocks out noise at the gym with Active Noise Cancellation (ANC). The earbuds are fit for heavy usage with an IP57-rated water and sweat proof durability. Their athleisure design also guarantees a unique, secure fit, designed to stay in while working out.

Multi-task like a pro: Bluetooth Multipoint on the Elite 7 Pro 

Available via a firmware update in the Sound+ app later this January, Multipoint is a feature that allow users to stay fully connected to two devices at once, making it easy to seamlessly switch between work and play. Working flexibly can be a juggling act at times, but with Multipoint users can connect their Elite 7 Pro to their personal and professional devices – helping them remain aware of everything at once and increase productivity.

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro is part of Jabra’s redefined Elite range, which signifies the latest breakthrough in true wireless technology: each product is specifically engineered to reinvent the true wireless experience by introducing new and unique technologies optimised for specific use cases in a sleek and modern design.

Jabra Enhance Plus: Engineered for hearing enhancement

The Jabra Enhance TM line of hearing enhancement solutions is designed to help users hear more from life. Jabra Enhance Plus sets a new standard for bringing together the convenience of true wireless earbuds with advanced hearing technology to alleviate unaddressed hearing needs and enable millions of people to take a first step on their hearing health journey.

Jabra Enhance Plus is a unique high-tech, all-in-one hearable for those who experience mild-to-moderate hearing loss but who are not yet ready for traditional all-day wear hearing aids. Taking true wireless tech to new levels, the device packs four key audiological features: Warp Compressor for analysis of sounds similar to human ear for more natural sound quality and efficient processing, Digital Noise Reduction for listening comfort and keeping speech clear, Digital Feedback Suppression to keep feedback from interfering with sound quality of the amplification, and Binaural Beamformer with directionality to isolate sounds, allowing users to focus on what is most important.

 

Superior video collaboration in your pocket with the Jabra PanaCast 20

The Jabra PanaCast 20 personal camera will now be available for shipping. The product offers hybrid workers high-quality, secure video collaboration, no matter where they are, in a beautifully designed, compact, portable and easy-to-use package. The device features AI that is managed on-device with Edge processing. This means that all the experiences are powered on the device itself, significantly minimising the risk of security breaches and maximizing speed, accuracy, and the overall quality of the experience. For those using the camera, it has a built-in lens cover to guarantee privacy, and prevent the camera being left “on” accidentally, adding an extra layer of ‘peace of mind’ for the user.

Security assurances for those working outside of the office are important, but equally so are video and picture quality. The PanaCast 20 delivers this via 4K Ultra HD Video, HDR video as well as personalised Intelligent Zoom, which always frames the main user properly, regardless of their environment. It also has automatic lighting correction, so whatever the time of day, or the situation in which they’re collaborating, their video stream is optimised in the best way feasible.

Calum MacDougall, SVP at Jabra, said: “We are thrilled to be back at CES 2022 and be able to provide updates and demos of some of the most exciting products in our true wireless and hearing enhancement line-up. The past year has seen several innovations in our Elite range, with the Elite 4 Active being the latest addition and at the same time we are bringing state-of-the-art hearing enhancement in true wireless form factor to the market.”

Find out more about Jabra at CES at www.jabra.com/ces or visit at Central Hall, Booth #16746.

Judopay partners with Mastercard to revolutionise mobile purchases in the post-pandemic environment

Judopay, a leading mobile payments provider, today announces that it’s partnering with Mastercard on its SCA compliant (Secure Customer Authentication, which requires two-factor authentication to ensure it is in line with Europe’s new regulations), Click to Pay solution.

Click to Pay offers consumers and merchants a more convenient and secure guest checkout experience supported by intelligent recognition. It makes it easier and safer for consumers to check out online without having to manually enter their card details every time or store them with multiple merchants.

In a post-pandemic environment, which has accelerated consumers’ use of contactless and mobile payments, this collaboration demonstrates Judopay and Mastercard’s commitment to improving the eCommerce experience, providing rich native components for customers to use within their mobile apps. Along with offering enhanced security, merchants across the Food & Beverage, Mobility and other sectors will also benefit from no additional transaction fees, as well as no additional onboarding or integration.

This solution adds an enhanced way for consumers to pay online via apps, with their mobile devices, and provides a seamless journey for guest checkouts, they can pay with ease on a website or app even if they have never visited it before by accessing their Click to Pay account. Card details are protected through tokensation, which allows payments to be completed without the merchant having to access the consumers personal information.

Using Mastercard Click to Pay, consumers do not have to enter in their card details, name, email address or billing details to complete a purchase, and instead use the details that are already stored in their Click to Pay to pay account. Furthermore, being SCA compliant, Mastercard offers enhanced security, using tokenisation, which reduces merchant risk and overall exposure to fraud.

 Judopay’s CEO, Jeremy Nicholds, commented: “With people getting fully accustomed to using their mobile devices to pay when out and about, for both hygienic benefits and convenience, partnering with Mastercard to enable a Click to Pay solution makes sense as a next step in our relationship. It will be a key strategic partnership as we grow our business across a range of different markets and head into an increasingly digital future”

He added: “Having previously worked with Mastercard to provide their Pay by Bank App solution to our customers last year, using our strong relationship, we will work together in helping businesses to continually adapt to a touch-free economy.”

Scott Abrahams, Senior Vice President, Business Development, Mastercard UK & Ireland commented: “The new digital age spawns a fresh set of players who are keen to co-create and innovate on our network. Therefore, providing a single point of entry to technology, products and partnerships, as well as flexibility, is the company’s priority.

“Mastercard has been actively expanding its platform capabilities through the Mastercard Developers portfolio, adding a multitude of differentiated services to power new ways to pay, enhance the customer experience and infuse trust across the payments ecosystem.”

To learn more about the Judopay, please visit: judopay.com