Category: Tech News

Virgin Media Business and Dublin City Council empowering local communities with superfast Wi-Fi supporting digital inclusion and engagement #worldwifiday

Virgin Media, in partnership with Dublin City Council, are proud to support World Wi-Fi Day 2021, a global initiative which takes place on June 20th each year to help bridge the digital divide. Wi-Fi is playing a significant role in cities and communities around the world by driving exciting and innovative projects to ‘connect the unconnected’. While Dublin households have the highest levels of fixed internet access in Ireland with over 92% of households connected (CSO, 2020) there are still a number of areas and communities across Dublin who don’t have the quality of connectivity required to achieve their true potential. Dublin’s Wifi4EU programme is connecting communities and families across the city with over 30 locations connected including the Cabbage Garden Interagency Project in Dublin city centre.

Aidan D’Arcy, Director of Business at Virgin Media Ireland said: “It’s fantastic to work with Dublin City Council on these projects and help improve the offerings for local communities. World Wi-Fi Day is a great opportunity for everyone to recognise just how significant a role the internet plays in all of our lives and how important it can be in creating more engaged and connected communities across Dublin and the country.”

Kelley Bermingham, Community Officer, St Patrick’s Cathedral & The Iveagh Trust said: “The Cabbage Garden Interagency Project is a collaboration between key stakeholders including Saint Patrick’s Cathedral and the Iveagh Trust, situated in Dublin 8, originally formed to create a communal and friendly environment for local residents and visitors and help mitigate any limiting, risky behaviour or negative activity in the area. The installation of a robust and accessible Wi-Fi network will help the programme to run positive and engaging activities, such as fitness sessions, social gatherings and street festivals, as a means to building trust with a wide variety of groups in the area.”

Nicola Graham, Smart City Operations Manager for Dublin City Council said: “Partnering with Virgin Media Business to deliver reliable and fast public Wi-Fi services to communities that need it most is exactly what our Smart City programme is all about. We want to support connectivity with a particular emphasis on strengthening community engagement and supporting wider digital innovation initiatives.”

A Simple Guide To Web Hosting: How Does It Actually Work

Are you ready to start building your website? The first thing anyone will tell you is to reserve a domain name and pay for web hosting. If you are a beginner, you may be wondering why it is necessary to pay, why you need it, and what web hosting is.

If you feel confused, don’t worry. This easy guide will explain everything you need to know about web hosting and how it actually works. Let’s begin!

 

What Is Web Hosting?

To put it simply, let’s compare your online presence to the real world. For example, you are making jewelry for a living. In order to sell your products, you need to find a good location, set up the jewelry store in that place, and start selling. Well, the same goes for the digital world when you want to set up your website.

To start a website, you need many files and images, not to mention a series of HTML codes, and all of them take up some space. But if you don’t have a place to put them online, all the info will be just sitting on your computer. This is where a hosting provider comes in. They provide a server for all your data. A hosting provider ensures your files show up online as soon as you type your domain name in the browser. 

Think about it as if you are renting storage space on the internet. It’s not that difficult to understand once you compare it to the physical world. 

Choose A Hosting Provider

Choosing a hosting provider can be challenging sometimes. There are various options and it’s normal to feel overwhelmed once you start looking for a provider. The professionals at https://www.jolt.co.uk/ suggest looking for the best hosting services for your specific goals. For example, you may need a website that is fast? Or maybe the security of your website is your priority? Either way, there are plenty of great options on the market. Just make sure you do your research with a specific goal in mind.

Here are a few tips that can help you decide which provider and service are the best for your needs. The type of your website can make a huge difference. It’s not the same if you are building a blog, eCommerce, or portfolio. You must also consider the bandwidth you will need to run your website.

Always look for types of hosting options available and experts also recommend choosing a provider that gives you SSL Certificates. Another important thing to ask is whether or not you can create an email for your domain. WordPress support may also be important, as well as FTP access.

After you choose your hosting provider, the rest is easy. 

Types Of Hosting

So, you have chosen your provider. The next step is to determine which type of hosting will work for you. Here are some of the most popular options. 

Shared Hosting

Shared hosting is a very good option if you are launching a small project. However, it isn’t considered appropriate for large-scale or commercial sites. Basically, a few customers can share storage space, which brings many advantages. First of all, it’s much cheaper to share space with other businesses than to rent everything by yourself. Even a very small company can usually afford shared hosting. It’s also pretty easy to use. All the updates, maintenance, and security are done for you by the hosting company. Many people prefer shared hosting because they find it well-organised and user-friendly.

VPS Hosting

VPS or Virtual Private Server is considered to be a better option than shared hosting for medium-sized businesses. You will still be sharing the host but you won’t depend on other customers so much. You can even customise and organise your website the way you want to. It’s functional and easy to navigate and this is the main reason why many people find it the best type of hosting.

Dedicated Hosting

When you compare it to the physical world, it’s like you rented an entire office building. Sure, it’s a more expensive option but if the highest performance is your goal – dedicated hosting is the thing for you. The majority of the best companies use it and claim it’s the most reliable type. If you choose dedicated hosting, you will have control over everything. Not to mention that you will have plenty of space. It’s worth the investment if you run a big business since you will acquire unlimited resources.

Reliable web hosting is essential for your online presence and a good web hosting service can ensure you won’t have any stress or hassle over it as a business owner. It’s important for you to focus all your time and effort on your company and not to worry too much about your website. Follow this simple guide to make the right decisions and enjoy your journey to success. 

House of Marley launches newest ANC headphones with Positive Vibrations XL ANC

House of Marley today announces the release of the Positive Vibration XL ANC over-ear wireless headphones, to tune out the world and tune into you. An upgrade to the popular Positive Vibration XL, Positive Vibration XL ANC offers a more premium listening experience featuring active noise cancellation with added comfort and extended battery life.

PREMIUM LISTENING

Positive Vibration XL ANC is equipped with 40mm high-definition drivers and engineered to deliver House of Marley’s signature, powerful sound within a comfortable wireless experience. The headphones feature hybrid active noise cancellation through dual sets of integrated microphones to provide uninterrupted listening from external noise. The monitor mode feature is available to let the outside world in and pause listening with the tap of a button to engage with your surroundings.

Offering an improved battery life over its predecessor, Positive Vibration XL ANC provides 26 hours of battery life with ANC on and 32 hours with ANC off, with advanced quick-charge technology. By going longer between charges, you can extend not only playtime, but also product life.

“Our Positive Vibration series of headphones has always been a popular favourite for its quality sound and affordability. By creating the next generation with the Positive Vibration XL ANC, we are upgrading the experience and making active noise cancellation a standard feature,” explains House of Marley Director of Product Development, Josh Poulsen. “Today’s environment often has us working in new spaces, on-the-go outside, and frequently in need of blocking out unwanted noise. The Positive Vibration XL ANC is delivering that listening experience within the under £150.00 category.”

 

house of marley positive vibrations anc xl

ECO DESIGN

Designed in House of Marley’s signature style using environmentally-conscious materials as a greener alternative to the plastic standard, Positive Vibration XL ANC is uniquely engineered with FSC® certified wood and recyclable aluminium ear cups. REWIND™ fabric weaved from recycled materials creates a durable, high quality headband lining and the included AUX and USB-C charging cables are composed of 99% post-consumer PE designed to be both sleek and eco-friendly.

CONVENIENCE AND COMFORT

Designed with extended listening in mind, the Positive Vibration XL ANC is crafted with luxe, memory foam ear cushions for maximum comfort and a secure over-eat fit, resulting in instant noise-isolation. The headphones feature an onboard microphone for hands-free calling, voice assistant support, and remote functionality allowing you to control volume and playback when your device is out of reach. The foldable design and sustainable stash bag make portability simple and convenient for everyday use.

Positive Vibration XL ANC Key Features:

  • Environmentally conscious materials including FSC® certified wood, REWIND™ fabric, recyclable aluminium, stainless steel, REWIND™ cables from 99% post-consumer PE
  • 26 Hours of playtime with ANC on and 32 Hours with ANC off
  • 40mm High-definition drivers designed and engineered for powerful sound
  • Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation with monitor mode feature
  • Ultra-comfort memory foam ear cushions
  • On-board microphone and controls for hands-free calling and voice command activation
  • USB-C charging with quick charge
  • Foldable hinge design with sustainable stash bag for portability and convenience
  • Braided 1-button mic AUX and USB-C charging cables

 

Positive Vibration XL ANC is available now in black and copper colours, at www.thehouseofmarley.co.uk, Amazon and HMV for RRP £149.99.

Irish Fintech Strikepay Acquires UK Competitor Gratsi. #Fintech #Gratsi #Strikepay

Strikepay, the fast-growing Irish fintech company delivering a revolutionary patent-pending cashless tipping and payment solution, today announced that it has acquired UK competitor Gratsi (Gratsi Ltd). The acquisition will complete this month with the Gratsi founder, Jack Spargo, joining the Strikepay team as Vice President of Engineering. Working with founders Oli Cavanagh and Charles Dowd, Spargo will bring his complementary technology solution to the Strikepay platform, broadening the reach of the revolutionary cashless tipping, payments and donations proposition.

Gratsi has been operational in the UK since 2020 and has been growing its customer base in the hospitality and beauty industries. The acquisition will ensure that the synergy between the two companies can be maximised with existing Gratsi customers transitioning to Strikepay.

Strikepay was founded in late 2020 as a direct response to the challenges posed by the rapid acceleration to a cashless society. Consumers want to tip and to donate to charities but often cannot because so few now carry cash. Strikepay  fixes this problem for consumers and is rapidly growing across a number of industries including retail, tradespeople, hospitality and beauty. It is also supporting a significant number of large charities, helping them to increase cashless donations from people in a much easier way, with a simple tap of their phone.

Gratsi was launched with similar ambitions during the height of the pandemic. The company focused on facilitating contactless gratuity and tipping for workers in the hospitality and food industries and has built a loyal client base in the UK.

Speaking about the announcement Oli Cavanagh, CEO and Co-Founder, Strikepay said: “We are delighted to be making this announcement with Gratsi today and that they are as excited as we are about joining the Strikepay team to help drive our product development and innovation. The technology they have built is incredible, and they had begun to carve out a great business in the UK so by joining forces we will be able to accelerate our expansion plans beyond Ireland.

“Consumer behaviour has changed dramatically following the shift to a cashless society over the past year. Gratsi were focused on solving the same problems as we were at Strikepay and together we are well positioned to run quickly with our combined solution for both businesses and for consumers. Our unique proposition will allow us to tap into new opportunities that are opening as a result of the rapid shift to a cash free world.”

Gratsi founder Jack Spargo said: “Gratsi and Strikepay share a similar mission and when the opportunity to join forces was presented we were delighted to take it. Working together we are stronger and will be able to double down on our efforts to solve this problem positioning ourselves as the leading cashless tipping and giving solution in Europe. The reopening of society over recent weeks has demonstrated the need for this solution as well as the potential for growth. We are really excited about the opportunities ahead as part of the Strikepay team.”

Further information at www.Strikepay.co.

Ulster University, Dell Technologies & Seagate join forces to power research into COVID-19 treatments.

Ulster University, Dell Technologies and Seagate have combined their research and data storage capabilities in a collaboration which will allow advanced analyses of COVID-19 patient data.

 

The Ulster University research team will examine large volumes of medical datasets to establish if there are links between COVID-19, genetic make-up and the severity of the disease. The findings will also inform decisions around drug treatments for those with severe symptoms and possibly Long COVID, as well as providing an insight into how genes may influence vaccination efficiency.

 

Data storage company, Seagate, and multinational IT company Dell Technologies have delivered the infrastructure required to store patient information for this major research project at the Northern Ireland Centre for Stratified Medicine based at C-TRIC on the Altnagelvin hospital campus.

 

Seagate donated 100 x 12TB Hard drives and Dell Technologies donated critical equipment and expertise to help deliver a complete solution. 

 

The collaborative partnership is part of the Data4Good initiative aimed at data usage for the benefit of humanity. It created a petabyte of data which is the equivalent of over 1000 large home computers working together or the capability for an individual to store 4,000 digital photographs every day for their lifetime.  

 

Professor of Genomics, Tony Bjourson, Director of the Northern Ireland Centre for Stratified Medicine at C-TRIC at Altnagelvin, and the Project Lead on the UU THRIVE City Deal project said: “We are delighted this crucial infrastructure is now set up, thanks to Seagate and Dell Technologies as without this data storage and IT capacity we could not undertake this work. We recently completed the recruitment of the 500 Covid19 patients for whole genome sequencing. It means reading the sequencing of the 3.2 billion chemical letters that make up each of our genomes.  This generates huge amounts of raw data that has to be stored to allow very advanced computational genomic analyses.

 

“This collaboration, which came about when Seagate and Dell Technologies responded to our call for assistance, offers a good example of how research transforms lives and how technology acts as a catalyst for innovation. We will pursue more of these kind of collaborations through the Derry and Strabane City Deal in the years ahead through data analytics via CARL and health innovation via THRIVE and of course industry partnerships such as this one will be key. For now, as our work during COVID-19 continues, we are so grateful to partners such as Seagate and Dell Technologies for coming together in this way.”

 

Jason Ward, Vice-President and Managing Director, Dell Technologies Ireland said: “We’re proud to build on our strong partnership with Ulster University through technology and expertise to help their researchers unlock insights into COVID-19 and uncover treatment options for those impacted by the virus. With the latest Dell Technologies storage systems and back-end infrastructure, the team at Ulster University will have immediate access to the data and applications needed to drive their research forward.”

 

Fergus O’Donnell, Plant Manager and Site Lead at Seagate said: “This collaboration involved a huge effort from the teams at Seagate, Dell Technologies and Ulster University working together to overcome the many logistical and organisational arrangements to help deliver a complete solution. It is important to support these advanced analytics capabilities which enable progress in this vital area of research and bring benefits for local and global communities”.  

How To Recognize Good Multi-Layered Protection Against Online Threats

Today’s online threats come in a variety of forms. They can be as mundane as a virus that attacks a particular program on your system. They can be as exotic as ransomware that locks all your information in return for money. Hackers and other malicious actors online target different parts of your computer system and Internet activity. Because of this, multilayered protection is a must.

What is multi-layered protection?

Multi-layered protection against online threats is essentially protecting your computer against Internet threats in all the forms they may take.

So you won’t only have the basic protection of your machine. You’ll get good quality Antivirus software to protect against threats. You’ll get good malware and spyware protection too and a firewall. You’ll protect your passwords. You’ll protect your credit card information by making sure your browser can recognize fake websites.

This way you are defended against multiple kinds of attacks

How To Recognize Good Multi-layered Protection

Good multi-layered protection will contain at least the following:

 

  • A firewall

 

  • Email encryption

 

  • Email Filtering

 

  • Data encryption

 

  • Mobile security

 

Firewall

A firewall is the first line of defence between your computer and online threats. Your firewall monitors the traffic between your computer and the Internet. Its job is to distinguish between harmless everyday activity and attempts to hack or infect your system. They come with varying levels of sophistication.

Email encryption/filtering

As the mainstay of global communications, emails are the subject of attacks. You can see why. Much sensitive information is contained in them and if they were intercepted and read, the contents could prove to be a goldmine to the wrong people.

Getting a system to encrypt your emails can prevent important information from being stolen this way. Encryption disguises the information in a way that makes it unreadable to someone who intercepts it.

You should also be able to tell whether an email has malicious links embedded in it designed to lead you to websites that will steal your information. This is why you also need an email filtering program. These will move suspicious emails to your junk folder.

Data encryption

In the event a hacker or malicious program gets past your firewall, encrypting your data is another layer of security you can add. Encrypting sensitive files means that even if the attack reaches your computer, the data will be unreadable.

Web content filter

This piece of software blocks sites that contain potentially malicious programs or where they can be downloaded. This is a good idea for business owners, whose employees surf the Internet while they are working, opening the company’s network to threats. If even one gets through, it can cost your company money and time in lost hours while the problem is repaired.

Mobile security

Because mobile phones these days are subject to the same threats as computers, they should be defended like computers. You use your mobile phone to do everything you would with your computer, so it holds a number of valuable pieces of information. There are apps that offer a suite of protection for mobile phones.

Taking the step of putting on layers on your online security is a smart and necessary one. Don’t be caught by malicious actors because you failed to do so.

Mio Launches MioWORK A500s Android Device Series for Professionals. #MioWork #A550s #Tech

MiTAC Digital Technology Corporation (MDT), a subsidiary of MiTAC Holdings Corporation, today announces the global release of its new MioWORK™ A500s series 5″ handheld Android™ 10.0 devices for enterprises. The rugged A500s series models replace the A500 series released in 2018 and complement the already available 7″ F740s tablets and the larger 10.1″ L1000 series tablets.

A 5″ Mobile Computer Optimized for Professional Use

All devices of the A500s product line are GMS certified for enterprise use, allowing for straightforward implementation of enterprise mobility management solutions. The series contains three models, the standard A500s, the A505s with a Honeywell 1D/2D LED aimer, and an 8 megapixels camera on the back. The A545s model features a Honeywell Laser Aimer instead of the LED aimer, with GPS/AGPS + GLONASS for navigation, and LTE Cat.6 connectivity.

An Excellent Solution for Warehousing, Logistics, and Restaurants

MioWORK™ A500s handhelds provide businesses the option to integrate a small and light device for frontline staff in warehousing, logistics, hospitality. With IP67 water and dust protection, the devices withstand exposure to the elements by logistic delivery staff and endure up to 1.8m drops with the optional protective caps following military standards. The integrated NFC / HF RFID readers allow for payment processing by delivery services and restaurant order management.

 

Unique Antibacterial Housing

The COVID-19 pandemic enhanced awareness of the importance of hygiene. The material of the A500s series housing has antimicrobial properties and passed Japan’s JIS Z 2801 certification. While not protecting against viruses, the housing shields against many microbes, supporting corporate efforts for increased hygiene.

A Wide Selection of Accessories Support Special Usage Scenarios

To supply enterprises with a complete package for many different usage scenarios, MioWORK™ developed an extensive ecosystem of accessories for all MioWORK™ products that remain compatible over product generations. Multi-unit cradles and multi-slot battery chargers ensure that staff never runs short on devices. The hot-swappable 4,100mAh battery permits 10h+ use and seamless 24/7 use of the device through consecutive shifts. Custom detachable hand straps secure the A500s but still allow quick battery exchange under time pressure. An optional pistol grip with a BCR trigger key permits fast and effective data collection without tiring the staff during long shifts. A 9-pin pogo connector for secured charging and data transmission is included in the box.

 

Quality Components for Product Reliability and Longevity

As a Taiwan manufacturer supplying leading brands and enterprises, MDT uses the best components for the MioWORK™ product lines to prevent unnecessary product failures and replacement worries. All devices are equipped with a HD quality wide-angle capacitive multi-touch IPS panel with glove support. At 450nits with optical bonding for enhanced sunlight readability, the display is suitable for indoor and outdoor use. The low-voltage Octa-core Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 625 processor provides solid processing power for business applications without draining battery life.

 

Customers requiring higher front camera resolution can opt to upgrade to 8M.

 

Enterprise-Grade Mobile Device Management Solution by MDT

MSP and corporate IT departments can benefit from MiDM™ (MiTAC Mobile Device Management), the optional device management suite. MiDM™ provides secure remote management that is tailor-made for MioWORK™ products. OS, app updates, and support are managed remotely, greatly saving maintenance time and the need for spare devices. More importantly, the application was developed to reduce data transfer, with customers reporting high reductions in telecom data charges.

 

The MiDM™ suite can be customized for clients that require unique functions and settings. Enterprises with enhanced security requirements can deploy the suite on their own on-premise IT infrastructure as well. MiDM™ is developed in-house and includes a professional customer support team. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dscHnJ7H0qk

 

Hospitality and other businesses with devices accessible to the public can take advantage of the free MiLockTM add-on, a Kiosk Launcher that prevents users from switching apps or accessing the device settings.

 

Complemented by Sibling Tablet Series

Enterprises looking for a total solution provider can combine the A500s series with 7″ tablets of the F740s tablet series and 10.1″ tablets of the L1000s series. Both series feature the same quality as the A500s series, have special enhancements and custom accessories like vehicle cradles and docking stations for use in the medical field, fleet management and logistics, field services, and retail and hospitality. Find out more about the entire MioWORK™ product line at https://enterprise.mio.com/en_us/miowork/

 

Cleanfeed Introduces Product Features Inspired by TV & Film Sound Engineers. #Cleanfeed

Cleanfeed, a collaboration tool for high definition, live audio and recording, in your browser – is today proud to announce their latest product feature; Aux outputs, designed specifically for the tv, film and broadcast industries.

When it comes to recording, Cleanfeed’s built-in recorder is a league above the rest. Whether it is a single recording or a more granular Multitrack recording, the Cleanfeed community has enjoyed recording millions of hours of high-quality content with their remote guests. Linear recording, recording continuously without pausing, is great for the majority of people who edit their audio after the recording process is complete.

However, what happens when you want to break the trend and record multiple takes or do overdubs? Perhaps you want to mix your audio live in a separate environment? That brings you into a non-linear workflow, and that is where Aux Outputs will help.

Aux Outputs opens up new non-linear workflow possibilities for recording, live performances and more. It allows you to assign a unique audio output device for each remote guest connected to your studio. This ground-breaking addition to Cleanfeed allows creatives all around the world to run more customisable workflows. Now you can route your remote audio wherever you want to.

Marc Bakos, Founding Partner, Cleanfeed, comments: “We’re excited about the new possibilities Aux Outputs opens up to creatives working with remote audio, especially broadcast producers. We have already seen production houses taking advantage of this new tooling, and the results have completely blown us away!”

By Broadcasters, For Broadcasters

TV and Film sound engineers rely on high-quality audio for every production. A process of post-production techniques for sound design, Foley and ADR is required to complete each and every project. During the lockdown, Cleanfeed Aux Outputs has helped countless award-winning sound engineers to connect to remote actors to complete their productions.

With more flexible routing, broadcasters and producers have already taken advantage by speeding up their creative workflows. Recording show content, voice-overs* and celebrity guests has become a more fluid experience with Aux Outputs. Cécile Janet, Sound Editor, Fitzrovia Post, comments: “Cleanfeed has become our favourite browser-based audio streaming platform at Fitzrovia Post. Their new ‘Aux outputs’ feature has been a game changer for remote crowd ADR. The ability to route multiple actor feeds into individual record tracks in ProTools has removed the need for unpacking and editing takes at the end of the session, streamlining the whole process.” Cleanfeed is now the perfect companion for broadcasters working with remote audio.

New Deezer ‘360 Sessions’ transforms live performances for HiFi users. #Deezer #360Sessions

Virtual shows aren’t the only way to experience a live performance at home. Global audio streaming service, Deezer is bringing all your favorite live performances to life with our new  “360 Sessions.” Now you can feel like you’re in front of the stage with our exclusive Deezer Sessions playlist. Global megastars like Dua Lipa, Anne-Marie, Circa Waves and others play exclusively for Deezer fans. Music fans can now live or relive each moment in Sony 360 Reality Audio.

Using Sony’s 360 object-based spatial audio technology, our 28 track playlist provides you with the unique immersive experience. This means everything from the track – including vocals, individual instruments and even a live audience can be heard as if they are in different positions inside a 360 spherical space. The end result is an incredible feeling of ‘realness’, as if the artist is inside the same room as you.

Deezer’s 360 Sessions playlist includes performances from:

  1. Dua Lipa 
    • Thinking ‘Bout You
    • New Rules
    • IDGAF
    • My My My
  2. Fireboy Dml 
    • Dreamer
    • Go Away
    • Like I Do
  3. Lolo Zouai 
    • Beaucoup
    • (Sittin’ On) The Dock Of The Bay
  4. Joesef 
    • I Wonder Why
    • Play Me Something Nice
    • Glitter
  5. Barrie 
    • Geology
    • Lay All Your Love On Me
    • Drag
  6. Circa Waves
    • Jacqueline
    • Be Your Drug
    • Movies
  7. Half Moon Run 
    • Favourite Boy
    • Full Circle
    • After The Gold Rush
  8. Anne-Marie 
    • Perfect To Me
    • Then
    • Trigger
    • Used to Love
  9. Georgia
    • 24 Hours
    • Started Out
    • What It Feels Like For A Girl

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You can enjoy ‘360 Sessions’ with normal headphones with no special hardware needed. You’ll just need a subscription to Deezer HiFi, the streaming service’s high fidelity offering. If you’re a Premium user, you can still enjoy the playlist, but in stereo as usual.

“We wanted to capture the magic and mood of a live performance with Deezer Sessions. Each act brings our fans up close and personal to their favorite artists. To further preserve the integrity and specialness of each recording, we created ‘Deezer 360 Sessions’ in 360 Reality Audio. With 360 Reality Audio, fans will experience sounds that mimic an omni-directional soundscape that will transport each music fan to the heart of their favorite performance,” said Jerome Coïc, Deezer’s Senior Special Operations & Partnerships Manager. 

Deezer HiFi users can listen to our “360 Sessions” playlists via the standalone 3​60 by Deezer app, available on iOS and Android. Listeners can use their usual headphones to enjoy 360 Sessions and no special hardware is needed, although fans using Sony’s headphones compatible with the application “Headphones Connect,” will enjoy an enhanced experience.