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Jabra Unveils Innovative Earbuds That Are Engineered For Hearing Enhancement

Building on years of research, innovation and engineering in sound and hearing, Jabra and its parent company GN Group introduce the new Jabra EnhanceTM line of hearing enhancement solutions designed to help users hear more from life. This first-of-its-kind innovation brings together the convenience of true wireless earbuds with advanced hearing technology to alleviate unaddressed user needs and enable millions of people to take a first step on their hearing health journey. This innovation combines a discreet, comfortable design and the Jabra legacy of industry-leading earbud capability with GN Hearing’s expertise and advanced hearing-enhancing technology.

The result is Jabra Enhance Plus – 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 audiological features: Warp Compressor for analysis of sounds similar to human process for more natural sound quality, Digital Noise Reduction for listening comfort and keeping speech clear, Digital Feedback Suppression to keep feedback from interfering with sound quality amplification, and Binaural Beamformer with directionality to isolate sounds, allowing users to focus on what is important.

Jabra Enhance Plus comes in a miniaturised true wireless form factor, 50 per cent smaller than Jabra’s smallest true wireless earbuds making them virtually unnoticeable, even in conversations. By leveraging Jabra’s database of 62,000 unique ear scans, the technology pioneer was able to create a map of the average human ear and use the insight to design discreet, miniaturised true wireless earbuds that incorporate high-quality hearing technology for situational use, consumerised comfort and design, and wireless connectivity for music and calls. The earbuds’ settings can be individualised via a user’s smartphone through the Jabra Enhance smartphone app. The Jabra Enhance Plus is ideal for those who prefer a lifestyle solution to help them hear conversation easier and better in select situations such as at social gatherings, in meetings or while enjoying media.

 

“By combining the expertise from both sides of our medical and consumer grade audio businesses, Jabra Enhance Plus will offer a sound solution to those of us who experience hearing challenges in everyday life,” said René Svendsen-Tune, CEO at Jabra. “This is a game changer in giving people control of their hearing as well as delivering a premium true wireless audio experience.”

Jabra Enhance Plus will be available first in the US, with launches in other countries at later stages, depending on legislation. It will be sold through licensed Hearing Care Professionals. Users will benefit from a medical hearing test and assessment ensuring that Jabra Enhance Plus is appropriate for their hearing needs.

This makes Jabra Enhance Plus a great first step on people’s hearing health journey and can be used to augment hearing in a variety of environments like restaurants, work meetings and family gatherings, as well as benefiting from traditional earbud functionality such as enjoying media, working from home and commuting.

“With Jabra Enhance Plus we want to expand hearing health to even more people who need it,” said Gitte Aabo, CEO of GN Hearing. “Treating hearing loss has a huge positive impact on well-being and quality of life, which contributes to a person’s overall health. This innovation will help many more people begin their hearing health journey, by providing a unique product that can give them control of their hearing health, act as true wireless earbuds and still ensure access to professional care and counseling.” 

Features enabling clear sound experience 

  • Small, discreet and stylish design
  • Three different sized EarGels for ultimate comfort and secure fit
  • 10 hours battery life on a single charge with 30 hours included with charging case
  • High quality codec for strong streaming sound quality and clearer calls and music
  • Jabra Enhance app allowing for a user-friendly, easy and quick setup process
  • Simple controls for daily use and adjusting volume
  • IP52-rated for water and dust resistance
  • Compatible with select smartphones
  • Available in two colours: dark grey and gold beige

Merging the Power of GN Audio with GN Hearing 

Though the product will not yet be available outside US, it showcases the great leaps taken by Jabra on true wireless technology at the same time as utilizing the GN Hearing capabilities to help people hear more from life. The development of the Jabra Enhance line is the culmination of years of GN Group research into consumer behaviour, hearing challenges and preferences.

Availability 

Jabra Enhance Plus will first be available in the US, with launches in other countries following thereafter. It will be available in select hearing care clinics towards the end of the year. Pricing will be communicated at a later stage. With Jabra Enhance Plus we aim to provide users with a medically regulated device, which we work on getting approved under the appropriate regulation.

Formula 1 Champ Fernando Alonso’s Apparel/Eyewear Brand Merges w/ E-Mobility Retailer SimplyEV.

Kimoa – the sports-inspired eyewear and apparel brand created by two-time Formula 1 champion, Fernando Alonso – has been acquired by the parent company of SimplyEV – the premier one-stop-shop for stylish, eco-conscious mobility and lifestyle accessories. SimplyEV is the preferred retailer to carry the international star’s marque in the U.S. – available through its rapidly expanding network of storefronts and an unrivaled direct-to-consumer online shopping experience.

“We’re thrilled to be joining forces with an international superstar in Fernando Alonso and his Kimoa brand – reflecting our shared vision to elevate and promote an environmentally-conscious and vibrant lifestyle through e-mobility and fashionable, sustainable eyewear and gear. It’s an honor to be the preferred U.S. retailer for Kimoa and we look forward to growing both brands together as we expand to 50 retail locations across North America in the next couple of years. EVs and an F1 icon make for a winning combination.” – SimplyEV President, Mauricio Diaz

Under the agreement, Alonso will retain 25 percent interest in Madrid-based Kimoa and will continue to serve as the global ambassador for the brand as it expands its presence across the continent.

“We created Kimoa with a sustainable soul and a ‘never surrender’ spirit inspired by sports/motorsports and an active, green lifestyle. I’m excited to be partnering with SimplyEV as a sister company to elevate our story across North America – highlighting organic materials across our product line, advanced eyewear technology and the superior quality of our textile products made in Spain and Portugal. It’s an honor to continue carrying the Kimoa banner, building the brand and welcoming everyone that shares our unique vision to the family.” – Fernando Alonso, Kimoa founder and global ambassador

 

 

Cleanfeed Introduces Compatibility for Safari as the First Platform Available on any Mainstream Browser

London, United Kingdom – Cleanfeed, a collaboration tool for high definition, live audio, and recording, in your browser are pleased to announce compatibility for Safari. Following a recent announcement on Firefox, the update comes in an effort for Cleanfeed to expand support for multiple, mainstream web browsers. As with Firefox, Chrome and Edge, Cleanfeed guests will now be able to join their session with high definition, live audio, using Safari on macOS. 

The development will see that content creators have a smooth experience when inviting a guest to a Cleanfeed session such as a podcaster’s guest, a journalist’s interviewee, or a broadcaster’s collaborator. With just one click, the guest can now join with live, high-definition audio, on their default browser, or browser of their choice. 

Marc Bakos, Cleanfeed Co-founder, comments: “Safari is a major leap forward for us, the final hurdle in fact. It’s the default browser on macOS and it means guests don’t have to go out of their way to download a different browser in order to join a Cleanfeed session any longer. From today we’re enabling studios to connect with their guests that use Safari, getting straight to the content, spending less time setting up. Bringing Cleanfeed for guests, to all mainstream browsers, completes our commitment to becoming a browser agnostic web application.”

A truly open web relies on different browser environments, not just browsers based on Chromium. Safari, which represents around 18.5% of the world’s share of browsers, has always remained incredibly important to Cleanfeed for this very reason. Not only has it ensured that Cleanfeed is now available on the default browser on both Windows and macOS, but it means we can be reassured by the positive direction that all three major browser engines are heading, especially with the technology involved with bringing applications like Cleanfeed alive.

Safari, which is powered by the Webkit web browser engine, has recently introduced the necessary web audio components for Cleanfeed to run. This means from today, guests will have the same experience joining a Cleanfeed session from Safari, as others do from other supported browsers.

 Mark Hills, Cleanfeed Co-founder concludes: “For a long time it’s been possible to use the open source “Chromium” browser with Cleanfeed and, in fact, we use that for a lot of our development. This may satisfy the open-source enthusiasts, but only goes some way towards the solution. A standard is only truly a standard when there are multiple, independent implementations of it. We depend highly on web audio standards, both of which are strengthened by the existence of Safari, and significant contributions of the Safari developers to the overall community that we’re a part of.”

Bosch Group establishes R&D centre for automotive electronics in Ireland. #Bosch #Jobs

Bosch, the global supplier of technology and services, has announced the establishment of an Automotive Research and Development Centre in Limerick, creating 30 jobs over the next two years. Focus of the activities in Limerick will be on semiconductor products as well as automotive electronics.

The location in Ireland’s Mid-West has a rich history in the design and development of semiconductor products, going back almost 50 years. More recently the region is emerging as a hub for automotive software and system development. The establishment of Bosch’s Automotive R&D Centre in Limerick recognises the increased demand for semiconductors as cars evolve to become sustainable, safer and
more exciting.

Initial development at the facility will include integrated circuits (IC) for 77GHz radar sensors, which has applications for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) such as Automatic Emergency Braking, Collision Avoidance and Adaptive Cruise Control as well as radar technologies for automated driving.

Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Leo Varadkar TD commented on the announcement: “I’m really pleased that Bosch is opening a new research and development centre in Limerick, creating 30 new highly-skilled jobs over the next two years. Ireland is recognised as a global hub for leading technology innovators like Bosch. This new automotive R&D centre will help them to benefit from our rich talent pool in the Mid-West. I wish the team the very best in this exciting new chapter.”

Dr. Oliver Wolst, Senior Vice President Development of Integrated Circuits, Bosch said: “We’re very excited about the possibilities that this new facility will provide to us. Bosch is a global leader when it comes to investment in research and development and this new facility in Ireland demonstrates our commitment to working with the best engineering talent to develop the most advanced technology for our customers.”

IDA Ireland Executive Director Mary Buckley said: “The decision by Bosch to establish its automotive R&D centre in Limerick further enhances the region’s reputation as an emerging hub for software and automotive systems. It is also a strong endorsement of the talent available in the Mid-West region, particularly in the areas of engineering and design. With this announcement Bosch will be well-equipped to meet the growing demand for semiconductors in automation and I wish the company success with their operations here in Ireland.”

Mike Keaveney, Bosch Radar Architect & R&D Centre Limerick Manager, said: “It’s very satisfying to see Bosch’s new R&D facility come online in Ireland. This is a great opportunity for the team whose background in integrated circuits, married with Bosch’s deep system level knowledge in automotive, can develop truly innovative and performance-optimised products to meet the needs of tomorrow’s cars. Working with the talented engineers here, and the teams across Europe that we are now part of, is particularly rewarding. Our next focus is on growing the local team. There’s a lot of talent in and around the region and we’re looking to hire more engineers with the skillsets needed to develop state of the art integrated circuit products.”

Recruitment and job opportunities

Over the next two years, Bosch will be hiring IC Design and Layout, Radio Frequency Measurement/Evaluation, Software and Firmware Engineers. To explore opportunities at Bosch’s new facility in Limerick, visit https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/BoschGroup/uk or click here:

Pre-orders for new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 & Galaxy Z Flip3 devices on Virgin Mobile

Virgin Mobile is excited to welcome the arrival of Samsung’s latest devices to the Galaxy line with the newly announced Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 and Galaxy Z Flip3. Both of these spectacular new devices are available for pre-order today on Virgin Mobile starting from as little as €199 upfront and €45 a month*.

The new Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 brings you a huge 6.7” Dynamic AMOLED X2 screen, IPX8 water resistance and an incredibly fast 5nm processor, all in a phone that folds neatly into your pocket.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 brings things to the next level with its large 6.2” Cover screen and even larger and more immersive 7.6” Dynamic AMOLED X2 internal screen.

For the first time ever on a Fold device, the Z Fold3 comes with S Pen support and, if you pre-order the device before August 26th or purchase before December 31st, you’ll be able to claim a free ‘Note Pack ‘worth €89.90.

Included in the Note Pack will be the new S Pen Fold Edition which allows you to be even more creative and productive on your Galaxy Z Fold3 device.

You will also receive a Flip case to both protect your new device along with a place to store your S Pen & a 25W Travel Adapter.

Pricing & Availability

 The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 is available for pre-order today, starting from €199 upfront and €45 a month on a 24-month contract.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 is available for pre-order today, starting from €999 upfront and €45 a month on a 24-month contract.

Don’t be a Victim to Fraud; Join Fact360 at This Year’s 22nd Corporate Fraud and Corruption Event

Don’t be a victim of fraud; join Commercial Director Andy Slater from Fact360 at this year’s 22nd Corporate Fraud and Corruption in-person and virtual event, run by the dynamic networking organisation Thought Leader Global. 
Thought Leader Global is a well-established and highly respected networking organisation that produces events with senior management across various sectors. Attendees of these events have the opportunity to expand their corporate network, as well as gaining insight and knowledge.

The Corporate Fraud and Corruption event takes place on November 18th and 19th in London in a hybrid format, where attendees can join in-person or virtually. Andy Slater will be representing Fact360 to discuss how organisations and businesses can utilise Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to prevent and detect financial fraud.

Andy Slater, Commercial Director, said: “I’m looking forward to attending the event this year as this is a fantastic opportunity to promote Fact360 and educate attendees about the technology. I won’t be using this platform to throw complex ‘buzzwords’ at people attending; instead, it will be the complete opposite. I want people to leave with an understanding about our product and know that there is an answer out there to help prevent and detect financial fraud”. 

Andy’s role as a Commercial Director is to deliver the Go To Market Strategy (GTM) and drive growth globally.

Fact360 will be speaking on day one, November 18th at 10:40 (time zone used in GMT), and they are also proud sponsors of the event. In-person tickets are available to buy online, and for In-House Corporate Attendees, the virtual tickets are free for the morning sessions on day one. Head over to the website to register your place: https://www.thoughtleaderglobal.com/fraudforum

NAD Epitomises Bold Modernity Through NEW Masters M10 V2 BluOS Streaming Amplifier

NAD Electronics, the highly regarded manufacturer of high-performance audio/video components, announced the new and improved NAD Masters M10 V2 BluOS Streaming Amplifier, which continues its “just add speakers” revolution of Hi- Fi. The M10 V2 features 100 watts per channel of amplification and BluOS streaming capabilities, and adds the capability to expand with Dolby Digital Surround decoding, an enclosed IR remote control, and updated gain algorithms. It ships globally in August 2021 and will retail for US $2,749 (€2,999).

“The original M10 caught the industry off-guard and made audiophiles and non-audiophiles reimagine what hi-fi can and should be,” stated Cas Oostvogel, Product Manager for NAD Electronics. “The M10 V2 continues where the first left off and adds even more versatility as a two-channel or potentially a wireless home theatre system.”

JUST ADD (MORE) SPEAKERS

The M10 V2 includes audiophile–grade speaker terminals and two independent subwoofer jacks. Output settings for the subwoofer are easily controlled and adjusted through the BluOS Controller app. Home theatre fans can easily build a Dolby Digital Surround Sound wireless 4.0, 4.1 or 4.2 immersive home theatre system using a pair of BluOS surround-enabled wireless speakers or amplifiers. The M10 V2 is capable of transmitting to rear channels wirelessly, with very low latency, making connecting wires around the room unnecessary.

TOTAL CONTROL

The M10 V2 offers an abundance of control options the most captivating of which is a beautiful full- colour touchscreen front panel. New to this iteration of the product is an included an IR remote control for easy access to basic audio controls and presets. Streaming music can be controlled through the BluOS app, which includes dozens of natively integrated music streaming services and thousands of Internet radio stations. The M10 V2 supports AirPlay 2, Bluetooth aptX HD, is Roon Ready, and can be used with popular voice control assistants. For smart homes, the M10 V2 can be integrated into

Control4, Crestron, Lutron, and other home-automation systems, so you can control music playback, along with other home systems like lighting, shades, HVAC, and security.

SMALL AND MIGHTY

Bringing everything but the speakers to the hi-fi experience, the M10 V2 features audiophile-grade amplification and DAC, with built in sources and pre-amp capabilities. Featuring an upgraded 7” IPS colour touchscreen, the M10 V2 delivers purer colours and a wider viewing angle than its predecessor. Renowned nCore amplification technology conservatively rated at 100 watts per channel is included behind the full-colour display that doubles as an intuitive touchscreen controller for volume, sources and other audio controls. The M10 V2’s updated gain algorithms allow for higher output levels with inefficient speakers. Higher gain is also included in the subwoofer outputs, which allows for a wider range of subwoofer-main speaker combinations. Its highly acclaimed ESS Sabre DAC effortlessly handles BluOS audio streams, which processes up to 24-bit/192kHz, and supports MQA and other lossless and high-resolution audio formats from streaming services such as Amazon Music Ultra HD, Deezer, Qobuz, and Tidal.

ROOM FRIENDLY

Created by the award-winning design firm DF-ID, the M10 V2 features a solid brushed aluminium chassis and Gorilla Glass top and front panels. The minimalist design allows for the M10 V2 to fit into any living space, With the addition of Dirac Live room correction, any listening room can achieve acoustic perfection. The enclosed calibrated microphone allows for measurement of the room’s acoustic anomalies, helping to correct peaks and dips caused by the room’s acoustics up to 500Hz (a full-bandwidth version is available through Dirac). Up to five listening profiles can be uploaded and saved to create a tailored experience if there are multiple listening positions, you have two or more channels active or want to compensate for whether or not the curtains are drawn, for example.

THOROUGHLY MODERN HI-FI

The NAD Masters M10 V2 epitomises thoroughly modern hi-fi for today’s listener featuring a variety of different playback options. Through the user-friendly BluOS app, listeners are able to play music from their favourite streaming service, as well as locally stored music. The M10 V2 includes RCA analogue, optical and coaxial digital, HDMI eARC, and USB Type A inputs, to connect compact disc players, game consoles, external drives, media adapters, flat-panel displays, and other components. Two-way aptX HD Bluetooth is also featured showcasing the versatility of the M10 V2. Listeners are further able to choose their listening medium of choice such as stereo loudspeakers, wireless headphones, a surround sound setup or a multi-room set-up of up to 63 other BluOS wireless players. The NAD Masters M10 V2 BluOS Streaming amplifier is a modern system for the modern listener.

Features & Details
M10 V2 BluOS Streaming Amplifier

– Wireless 4.0, 4.1 and 4.2-channel surround sound options
– Hybrid Digital nCore Amplifier with updated gain algorithms
– Continuous Power: 100W into 8/4 Ohms
– Dynamic Power: 160W into 8 Ohms 300W into 4 Ohms
– 32-bit/384kHz ESS Sabre DAC
– Dirac Live Room Correction
– IPS Colour LCD display
– Infrared remote control handset included
– Amazon Alexa & Google Assistant voice control skills
– AirPlay 2 integration, with support for Siri Voice Assistant
– Roon Ready
– Spotify Connect and Tidal Connect
– Two-way Qualcomm aptX HD Bluetooth
– NFC Bluetooth pairing for compatible smart devices
– BluOS multi-room compatible
– Gigabit Ethernet; Wi-Fi 802.11ac (WiFi 5)
– HDMI eARC,USB Type A inputs
– Stereo line analogue and coaxial/optical digital inputs
– Preamp output, two independent subwoofer outputs with updated gain algorithms
– IR Input, 12V Trigger Out
– Apps for iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, Crestron, Control4, RTI, URC, Elan, Lutron, iPort
– Wide variety of premium music services supported in BluOS app, including Amazon, Spotify, Tidal, TuneIn, Napster, Deezer, Qobuz and many others
– Support for all major lossless and lossy formats, including WAV, FLAC, AIFF, ALAC, AAC, MP3, Ogg Vorbis, and others
– MQA decoding and rendering

ZTE’s Axon 30 Available Globally on Sept. 9, starting from €499

ZTE has officially announced today the global launch of ZTE Axon 30, the new-generation under-display camera smartphone. For this specific launch, the renowned under-display camera technologies of ZTE have been even upgraded, setting the new trend in the smartphone market.

Furthering the powerful functions of ZTE Axon series, alongside a total upgrade of both software and hardware, ZTE Axon 30 is even equipped with a newly-crafted sleek design, providing its users with a great new experience that has never been seen before.

The open sales of ZTE Axon 30 will start on September 9, and the pricing starts from $499/ €499/ £429.

Countries and regions for this open-sales include:

Europe: Austria, Belgium, Latvia, Bulgaria, Lithuania, Croatia, Luxembourg, Cyprus, Malta, Czech Republic, Netherlands, Denmark, Estonia, Portugal, Finland, Romania, Slovakia, Germany, Slovenia, Greece, Hungary, Sweden, Ireland, Italy, Spain, Poland, France, United Kingdom

North America: United States, Canada

Asia-Pacific: Australia, Singapore, Indonesia, Macao SAR China, Malaysia, Philippines, Vietnam, Republic of Korea, Hong Kong SAR China, Thailand, Ukraine,

Middle East: Israel, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait

Africa: South Africa

5 Reasons To Migrate From WooCommerce To Shopify

Shopify, while one of the most dominant ecommerce platforms, has its drawbacks that can be addressed by platforms like WooCommerce, which are not only open source but also cheaper. The data migration process is a rather tedious and cumbersome process, which is why most online merchants tend to avoid the manual migration process and opt for auxiliary migration.

These days, however, e-merchants tend to automate any possible business tasks, so online migration tools are becoming more and more popular. Cart2Cart is one of the most advanced and trusted migration services that allows transferring WooCommerce store database to Shopify in a matter of a few mouse clicks.

WooCommerce or Shopify: Installation

First of all, let’s consider how easy it is to install each of the platforms. We believe that if at the installation stage you encounter difficulties, then this will be a strong argument in favor of making a decision in choosing WooCommerce or Shopify. Let’s start with WooCommerce. Read info here https://www.makebecool.com/services/woocommerce-to-shopify

Installing WooCommerce

WooCommerce is a popular plugin for the equally popular WordPress content management system.

Once you create a WordPress site, you can turn it (or part of it) into an online store using an eCommerce plugin like WooCommerce.

Back to WooCommerce, how do I install it? To get started, you need a working WordPress installation.

For beginners, installing WordPress is like taking a walk in the park. You just need to:

  • Domain name, for example, hostinger.ru
  • Hosting with WordPress auto-installer in one click

If you want to learn more about installing WordPress, we recommend that you read How to Install WordPress or How to Install WordPress on Docker (Windows, MacOS and Linux) if you want to test WordPress on your computer first.

Why migrate from Shopify to WooCommerce?

  • You have to pay a Shopify commission for each transaction. WooCommerce does not charge any fees for transactions made on your store.
  • These are just a few of the reasons many users choose WooCommerce as their Shopify alternative. For more information on these two platforms, see our in-depth post on Shopify vs. WooCommerce and find out which one is best for you.

Reasons to Switch from Shopify to WooCommerce

Without a doubt, Shopify really does make a big difference in the ecommerce industry and boasts of what it has. 20% of the global e-commerce market. If you look at its US presence, you can see that Shopify serves 31% or more of US online stores. This indicates that Shopify is one of the dominant ecommerce platforms these days.

Shopify is a comprehensive online business platform preferred by others because it has simplified the concept of e-commerce. It currently allows non-technical merchants to build their own digital stores from the get-go, install additional features, customize various built-in features, and manage their business operations through an intuitive and easy-to-use user interface. use.

Plus, Shopify is very flexible and suitable for any business. It effectively supports startups, midsize businesses, small businesses and large enterprises with many stores in different countries. Read this on this resources MakeBeCool.