DxO, a software developer that has developed a reputation in the photography industry and one of the global leaders in image processing technology, is announcing the immediate release of DxO DeepPRIME, an artificial intelligence technology dedicated to editing photos in RAW format. Trained with deep learning technology using the millions of photos DxO’s laboratories have analysed for more than 15 years, DxO DeepPRIME employs cutting-edge artificial intelligence and drastically improves digital noise reduction while also delivering more effective demosaicing. The resulting photo quality is spectacular, especially for photos taken in low light conditions, with small pixels, or with early-generation cameras.
“We’ve always thought that nothing could extract pertinent information from a noisy image better than the human brain,” explained Wolf Hauser, Scientific Director at DxO. “It is fascinating to see that AI is now even better at the job!”
DxO DeepPRIME: State-of-the-art Neural Networks
DxO DeepPRIME AI belongs to a class of neural networks call convolutional neural networks, the structure of which is directly inspired by neuroscientific research on the human brain. The computer is allowed to determine the values of millions of parameters within the network, hence the term automatic learning, based on a vast database of carefully chosen input and output example images.
DxO DeepPRIME is Trained Using a One-of-a-kind Database of Calibration Images
Since its founding in 2003, DxO has earned an international reputation after measuring and calibrating hundreds of cameras and thousands of lenses using a protocol that is more extensive than any other in the industry. Its laboratories have measured the amount of distortion, vignetting, chromatic aberrations, loss of sharpness, and digital noise present in RAW images for each equipment combination and every situation with an extraordinary level of precision. Such in-depth knowledge of the performance and defects of each piece of photography equipment, which now totals to more than 60,000 different combinations, has resulted in a database of several million thoroughly calibrated images, each one containing several thousands of characteristic points. This database ultimately provided the DxO DeepPRIME network with several billion samples to learn from.
Revolutionary Denoising and Demosaicing Performance
Based on these billions of datasets, the DxO DeepPRIME artificial intelligence technology taught itself the two fundamental operations for editing any RAW image file—demosaicing and denoising.
Demosaicing consists of recreating complete colours based on the pixels from a photo sensor that initially only receive one of three basic colours. Denoising involves correcting digital noise, which produces granulation and coloured dots that significantly degrade the quality of photos taken in low-light conditions. Using a traditional approach, these two operations are performed separately, with each one introducing artifacts that degrade the quality of the other. Through deep learning, DxO DeepPRIME uses a holistic approach that combines demosaicing and denoising in the same step, resulting in exceptional performance.
“There are a number of applications for DxO DeepPRIME,” explains Jérôme Ménière, CEO of DxO. “In the field of photography, DxO DeepPRIME creates new creative opportunities by helping expert photographers overcome digital noise or a lack of light. For amateur photographers, DxO DeepPRIME compensates the drawbacks of the smaller sensors on compact and bridge cameras, which can typically only take high-quality images in bright light. Lastly, it can also be used to breathe new life into photos taken by early-generation digital cameras.”
In addition to photography for the general public, DxO is also exploring ways to apply DxO DeepPRIME in the medical, surveillance, and automotive industry.
Availability
DxO DeepPRIME is immediately available to the general public through DxO PhotoLab 4, the latest version of DxO’s advanced photo-editing software that was announced today. A fully functional, one-month trial version of DxO PhotoLab 4 is available on the DxO website: https://www.dxo.com/dxo-photolab/download/.
A new study from PayPal reveals that one in four Irish consumers used or bought online services for the first time during the pandemic. Furthermore, some 76% bought products online during this period.
The study, conducted by Ipsos and involving 2,000 consumers in Ireland, found that a third (33%) of people plan to buy more products or services online going forward, compared to before COVID-19. Over half (51%) said they can buy everything online without any issues.
In terms of the most popular services purchased by Irish consumers, call/video call services took the top spot, followed by video on-demand subscriptions and music subscriptions. The most popular online product purchased during lockdown was clothing/shoes/accessories.
Some 86% of Irish consumers found benefits to buying online during the COVID-19 crisis. Home delivery availability was cited as the biggest advantage with almost two thirds (64%) of respondents selecting it. More than half (59%) cited no queues as a main benefit.
Access to shops and products from home and online being the only option to get the desired products were also among the top benefits, each being cited by 39% of people. Meanwhile, 21% of respondents said payment security was a main advantage.
Moreover, the survey found that a 59% of Irish consumers purchased something from abroad since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Maeve Dorman, VP Merchant Operations, PayPal EMEA
Maeve Dorman, VP Merchant Operations, PayPal EMEA, said: “Understandably, there has been a huge shift toward online purchasing in recent months, and our research shows that this will be a permanent change for a lot of people in Ireland. Digital has become the new normal for buying both goods and, increasingly, services – as well as many consumers buying online for the first time, there are those who have completely changed their behaviours when it comes to purchasing as a result of the pandemic.
“COVID-19 has clearly accelerated the evolution of commerce in Ireland, with people turning to online shopping and digital payments rather than the traditional cash and in-store experience. As a result of this growing preference for the convenience associated with online purchasing, many are also buying from international sellers.
“Irish businesses need to step up and ensure that they are able to deliver an online offering equipped with a simple checkout process and secure payment options, otherwise they will fail to capitalise on the opportunity during what is already an extremely challenging time. Having a digital platform is more important than ever in order to meet the growing domestic need for online access to products and services, and future-proof businesses by attracting building trust among existing and new customers. It also opens up a huge global opportunity for Irish businesses to grow at this time.”
Speck announced a new line of protective, durable, and slim cases, with built-in antimicrobial protection, now available for iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max. Speck designs products that enable users to experience more, more mindfully, more free from distraction— with protection at the core of every Speck product. The entire line of cases for the iPhone12 series provides consumers with unparalleled protection from stain and odor-causing bacteria and drops up to 4 metres, and is available to order now at Amazon.co.uk.
Speck has partnered with Microban International, the global leader in antimicrobial technology, to integrate Microban® product protection into all cases for the iPhone 12 series. Microban provides Speck users product protection against stain and odor-causing bacteria on case surfaces. Consumers have peace of mind that their phone case is cleaner beyond what is visible to the naked eye by targeting the invisible microbes that contaminate surfaces. Working continuously, Microban technology has been proven effective against a broad spectrum of bacteria to fight growth 24/7, for the lifetime of the case.
Included in the lineup is Speck’s new Presidio®2 line of cases with Presidio2 Armor Cloud technology, a breakthrough in device protection that uses individual air capsules to resist damage upon impact. To create Presidio2 Armor Cloud technology, Speck developed a proprietary design that aligns individual air capsules along the perimeter of the case. At impact, the air capsules flex and suspend the device on a cushion of air, like an airbag. Speck is continuously innovating and exploring ways to pack in the most protection while maintaining Speck’s hallmark slim design. The Presidio2 line includes Presidio2 Armor Cloud, Presidio2 Grip and Presidio2 Pro.
Also available is a range of Presidio Perfect-Clear cases. To show off the beauty and vibrant colors of the iPhone 12 series without compromising protection, the cases in the Presidio Perfect-Clear line provide brilliant clarity and 4 metre drop protection. An innovative crystal-clear coating is guaranteed to resist yellowing and discoloration over time. The Presidio Perfect-Clear line includes cases that address both function and style: Presidio Perfect-Clear, Presidio Perfect-Clear with Grips, Presidio Perfect-Clear with Glitter, Presidio Perfect-Mist, and Presidio Perfect-Clear Ombre.
The full Speck line for iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max includes:
Presidio2 Armor Cloud (£34.95) — Protective dual-layer case featuring new Presidio2 Armor Cloud technology that protects against drops up to 4.8 metres.
Presidio2 Pro (£24.95) — Features Armor Cloud technology with a unique, soft-touch finish.
Presidio2 Grip (£29.95) — All new no-slip grips, Presidio2 Armor Cloud technology and a unique, soft-touch finish.
Presidio Perfect-Clear (£24.95) — Perfect-Clear coating resists discoloration while Microban technology fights against stains and bacteria growth.
Presidio Perfect-Clear with Grips (£29.95) — Iconic grip design with clear, no-slip grips for ultimate durability and coating that resists discoloration.
Presidio Perfect-Mist (£29.95) — New, luxuriously soft-touch matte finish with a semi-transparent back for a more enhanced look and added scratch resistance.
Presidio Perfect-Clear Ombre (£29.95) — Fashionable clear case with bold, fade-resistant ombre designs.
Presidio Perfect-Clear with Glitter (£29.95) — Slim, protective clear case with fade-resistant glitter crystals.
Speck cases for the iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max are available starting at £24.95 with select UK retailers including Three, John Lewis, Argos, Amazon UK and all Apple Premium Resellers.
Amazon has announced that its first ever Amazon Academy event for small businesses in Ireland will take place on Friday 6th November 2020, providing free training and guidance to help businesses increase their online sales and reach new customers.
The virtual event aims to help entrepreneurs and SMEs grow their business online, boost their export sales, and improve the experience and services they provide customers. Businesses are invited to register for the free tickets here. More than 4,000 SMEs have attended previous Amazon Academy events to learn how to scale their business.
Amazon Academy Ireland has been created in partnership with Enterprise Ireland, Enterprise Nation, Design & Crafts Council Ireland and the Local Enterprise Office. The event will feature interviews, panel discussions and interactive Q&A sessions with Irish industry leaders, including RTE Dragon’s Den investor Alison Cowzer, successful Amazon entrepreneurs, as well as marketing, HR, accounting, IP and legal experts. They will provide a wide range of practical advice on how to grow sales and guidance on the issues facing businesses in Ireland today.
“Irish small and medium-sized businesses are the backbone of the economy and we’re excited to bring the Amazon Academy to Ireland for the first time to support, engage and inspire the next generation of world-class Irish entrepreneurs,”said Simon Donegan, Head of Seller Services, Amazon. “We’re looking forward to welcoming hundreds of people to our virtual event in November where they’ll meet and learn from some of Ireland’s leading business minds.”
Julie Sinnamon, CEO of Enterprise Ireland:“We are delighted to collaborate with Amazon on their first ever Amazon Academy Ireland, designed to help Irish SMEs and entrepreneurs realise their ambitions and embrace e-commerce for growth. More than ever, consumers around the world are shopping online and there is a significant appetite from Enterprise Ireland client companies to trade online and to partner with marketplaces such as Amazon to access new customers and markets. Virtual selling is one of the key areas of focus for Enterprise Ireland client companies and we are committed to helping Irish SMEs access the range of digital marketing supports available to help grow their businesses online”.
Emma Jones MBE, Head of Enterprise Nation:“We are looking forward to bringing the Amazon Academy to Ireland for the first time to support the growing number of small businesses across the country, helping them build a stronger online presence and expand their digital might. It’s an exciting development in Amazon’s approach to supporting smaller companies and we are looking forward to a strong, informative and inspirational event.”
Amazon Academy Ireland takes place following a recent report from Enterprise Ireland, published during International Markets Week 2020, which showed that one in three SMEs have seen their export sales decline in 2020 due to COVID-19. But despite the challenges faced by small businesses this year, many remain optimistic, with more than half (57%) of Irish SMEs expecting a brighter outlook in 2021 alongside an ambition to create new jobs, and 83% intend to hire new staff next year.
Amazon offers a suite of services to help businesses export their products and services, including providing global delivery and distribution, managing customer services in the local language and translating hundreds of millions of product listings each year on behalf of smaller businesses.
Earlier this year, Amazon announced it was creating another 1,000 permanent jobs in Ireland over the next two years. The new, highly skilled roles will be based in locations across the company’s Cork and Dublin sites in Blanchardstown, Tallaght, the city centre, and north County Dublin, and will bring Amazon’s total permanent workforce in the country to 5,000 people over the next two years. This will help to support Ireland’s economic recovery following the COVID-19 pandemic
JAM Audio today launches the Bookshelf Speaker, an affordable sound system offering robust and rich sound to enhance your at-home listening experience.
With 4 inch bass drivers, 0.75 inch tweeters and rear bass port, the speakers deliver clear, bold quality sound with true bass, even with the volume up. The robust cabinet design also reduces distortion for a rich audio experience, able to fill any space.
Featuring Bluetooth 5.0, with the Bookshelf Speakers you can easily stream your favourite music from your phone, tablet or laptop. Or use the multiple connection points (RCA & AUX) for wired connections from multiple audio sources.
As the Bookshelf Speakers are mains powered, they can be moved to any room in the house, depending on where you like to listen to your music. They are also the perfect match for the JAM Bluetooth Turntables and can be paired together for ultimate enjoyment of your classic vinyl collection.
“We are excited to expand our range of speakers with the affordable Bookshelf Speaker”, explains John Mikkola, JAM Audio Director of Consumer Electronic Sales. “We know that having a quality at-home sound system can enhance our home life, and having the option to connect the Bookshelf Speaker to our Bluetooth Turntable gives customers the option to enjoy their favourite music in different ways”.
Available in three different and stylish colourways: Black, Wood and Dark Wood, the speakers will fit with any décor, and on any shelf. The Bookshelf Speaker is available for £79.99 from uk.jamaudio.com and select retailers nationwide.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
· 4 internal speakers (2 x bass drivers, 2 x tweeters)
The electric vehicles market across land, sea and air will be 24 million unit sales this year, which represents a decline of roughly 19% year on year from the impact of COVID-19. Urban vehicles such as electric cars and two-wheelers have the highest unit volume, battery demand and motor demand, and, as consumer-driven markets, bear the brunt of the pandemic’s impact. Ireland has a pretty ambitious plan going forward when it comes to EVs however the infrastructure is not there yet, pricing is another factor and range anxiety is still a thing for many also the lack of incentives is another struggle for Irish consumers despite the push towards them the uptake is not really great by any stretch.
Chart represents BEV and PHEV cars, vans, trucks, buses and E2W, and BEV, PHEV and HEV boats, ships and aircraft. Source: “Electric Vehicles: Land, Sea and Air 2021-2041” (www.IDTechEx.com/EV)
The volume of the electric two-wheeler market, which is just over 90% of the 24 million sales, may seem surprising. This volume comes from China, where the market is not growing. In fact, the S- curve is already over: the market peaked at roughly 30 million sales in 2016 after twenty years of growth and has stabilized at a slightly lower level (some 26 million were sold in 2019).
Since consumer purchasing power has surged, China’s urban mobility preference and future growth is now with the car. However, due to the sheer volume of Chinese electric two-wheelers, it will take a while for other motorcycle-dominated regions with a will to electrify (like India) to make a dent in the global market (we predict the 30 million mark will be surpassed again in 2029). Despite making up over 90% of unit sales today, Li-ion battery demand from two-wheelers takes only 11% of the market due to small battery sizes per vehicle and the dominance of lead-acid batteries in Asian micro-mobility segments.
In contrast, electric cars have the second-highest sales volume alongside relatively large battery capacities per vehicle, making up 7% of unit sales but over 70% of the battery demand in the new IDTechEx report “Electric Vehicles: Land, Sea and Air 2021-2041“: a share which increases for the next two decades.
The question is, against the backdrop of COVID-19, how have plug-in electric cars (BEV + PHEV) fared in 2020? The logic is that COVID-19 and a global recession increases consumer price sensitivity, which is a setback for more expensive electric cars. However, due to a backlog of orders from popular models, less price sensitivity from today’s electric car demographic and the continued commitment of governments to emissions targets, sales have shown resiliency in Europe and the US and were mostly flat during national lockdowns. IDTechEx expects H2 to show a modest recovery, but uncertainty remains high against the backdrop of a ‘second wave.’ In contrast, China’s growth has been negative, but this was the trend before the pandemic with purchase subsidy reductions of up to 60% from July 2019: COVID-19 amplified but did not set-off this trend.
Moving to the seas, Li-ion battery adoption on ships has flourished in recent years as start-ups have capitalized on falling battery cell prices from automotive battery suppliers. However, while the industry is used to much longer sales cycles and a decline is less immediately visible, the impact is likely to be less fundamental and isolated to specific subsegments. For example, the cruise sector has seen passenger demand evaporate due to the risk of being confined out at sea with thousands of passengers: IDTechEx has learned of some major orders for hybrid cruises being delayed, whilst other projects have stayed on track.
For more information, the new IDTechEx report “Electric Vehicles: Land, Sea and Air 2021-2041” puts IDTechEx’s core electric vehicle forecasts in one place: unit sales, battery demand, market sizing and more. Each chapter summarizes the main drivers, trends and forecasts for a vehicle subsegment (two-wheelers, cars, vans / LCV, trucks, buses, leisure boats, commercial short and deep-sea ships, manned aircraft) or enabling technology (Li-ion batteries, electric motors).
By providing a clearer understanding of relative market sizes, battery demand and the fastest-growing electric vehicle markets beyond cars, our aim is to give those in the industry the knowledge to make more informed decisions on their investments and focus into the electric vehicle industry.
For more information on this report, please visit www.IDTechEx.com/EV or for the full portfolio of Electric Vehicle research available from IDTechEx please visit www.IDTechEx.com/research/EV.
A special Halloween update is coming to MYTONA’s free-to-play mobile game, Cooking Diary, which will feature a collaboration with Netflix’s hit original series, Stranger Things. In addition to the usual cooking and restaurant management featured in Cooking Diary’s Tasty Hills, players can also look forward to culinary adventures involving characters and locations from Stranger Things, as well as event-exclusive, ’80s-themed items and rewards. This special crossover event will be available to players for a limited-time only from now through November 10.
The event will include a brand-new story that will see Cooking Diary’s colourful cast of characters team up with fan favourites from Stranger Things to solve a dimension-spanning mystery centred around the iconic Scoops Ahoy Ice Cream parlour.
In addition, players will be able to unlock a Steve Harrington assistant and Demogorgon pet, manage a Scoops Ahoy-themed food truck with Eleven and Max, build a ham radio for Dustin, and interact with many other elements from Stranger Things. Cooking Diary is available to download for free on the App Store, Google Play, Microsoft Store, and Amazon and the event will be available to play for a limited-time only from now to November 10.
“Being Stranger Things fans ourselves, we set out to make this collaboration as appealing to fans of the series as possible, while also staying true to the things about Cooking Diary our players love.. Fans can look forward to unlocking many Stranger Things themed rewards and mementos for their in-game restaurants and chefs during the course of the event.,” said the Cooking Diary developers at MYTONA.
Irish people check their phones on average 58 times per day, according to the first publication of Deloitte Ireland’s Digital Consumer Trends 2020 report (previously known as the Global Mobile Consumer Survey). The survey was carried out between May and June this year, as the country began to exit COVID-19 lockdown restrictions. The survey also found that 50% of respondents would support the Government’s usage of information generated by smartphone or other devices for contact tracing and 63% would support the use of heat sensitive (thermal) cameras in well-populated areas.
Think about it though for a minute, Any time you are on a bus,train or any mode of transport or in a coffee shop or food outlet, even people walking down the street their head is buried in their phone and I think this number is more than what the survey finds like lets be honest are you going to admit your bad habits??? Check out the survey below to see how bad we fair out.
Commenting on the report, Harry Goddard, CEO, Deloitte Ireland said: “Technology has provided a huge array of opportunities for individuals, organisations, communities and even governments to adapt to new ways of working and living during the COVID-19 crisis. Despite the challenges associated with the pandemic, technology has increasingly become an integral part of all of our lives, and will continue to have a significant role to play in the fight against COVID-19 at home and across the world.”
In this first of five publications arising from the report, we look at trends in respondents’ digital usage and the impact of the COVID-19 lockdown on device usage.
Device usage
Smartphone ownership in Ireland saw a slight decrease for the second year in a row at 90% (compared to 91% in 2019 and 94% in 2018). This is consistent with trends across Europe. Notably, ownership of standard mobile phones increased by 5% (from 9% in 2019 to 14% in 2020).
Ownership of laptops also saw a slight decrease at 83%, compared to 84% in 2019. Tablet devices saw the biggest year-on-year increase in ownership, from 43% in 2019 to 64% in 2020. There was also an increase in ownership of fitness bands (from 24% to 29%) and virtual reality headsets (from 5% to 8%). Ownership of desktop computers remained the same at 41%.
A third (33%) of all respondents report that they look at their phone within five minutes of waking, an increase of 2% on 2019. 87% look at their phone within the first hour of waking, up 3% on last year. When it comes to the number of times we are checking our phones during the day there were significant differences between age groups: 17% of 18-24-year-olds report checking their phones over 200 times a day: this falls to 10% among the 25-24 bracket; 8% among 35-44s; 7% among 45-54s; and once a day or less among the 55 – 75 age group.
Perception of smartphone usage also varies with age, with younger respondents more likely to feel that they are prone to over-usage. Overall, 46% of respondents feel that they are using their smartphones too much; this rises to 65% of 18-24 year-olds and 66% of 25-34s. The 35-44 and 45-54 age groups are also more likely than average to believe that they overuse their smartphones at 63% and 52% respectively. Meanwhile 37% of 55-64s admitted to overuse, and 32% of 65-75s.
The most popular financial activity carried out on mobile phones is checking bank balances (62%), followed by browsing shopping websites or apps (52%), buying products online (43%) and making banking transactions (41%). This year mobile has replaced laptop as the preferred device for making online purchases among the 18-24 and 35-44 demographics. 26% of all respondents use their mobile phones to make reservations while 16% do their online grocery shopping on mobile.
Daryl Hanberry, Partner and Head of Technology, Media and Telecommunications at Deloitte, said: “While smartphone penetration appears to have plateaued across Europe, our reliance on these devices has not faltered, with almost a third of us now checking our phones more than 50 times a day, and usage rates even higher among younger consumers. As mobiles begin to replace laptops as the preferred device for making online purchases – not just browsing – and especially as remote engagement becomes even more important, businesses must prioritise their mobile offerings or risk being left behind.”
While a total of 91% reported owning a smartphone, these devices are used daily by 93% of all respondents. Daily usage of laptops has increased from 69% to 76% year-on-year, while daily usage of desktop computers is down from 66% to 59%, reflecting the work-from-home mandate that was introduced in March of this year.
COVID-19 impact
45% of all respondents reported that they were working from home during the COVID-19 lockdown period. 40% of those working from home reported that they found it easier than working at the office or on site; 37% found it more difficult; while 23% reported no difference in difficulty.
Being distracted by other members of the household was cited as the biggest barrier to working from home by respondents at 33%. This was followed by the lack of face-to-face interaction with colleagues (30%); working longer hours as a result of working from home (28%); and not having a comfortable work space at home (25%).
Access to technology was also a barrier to home working for respondents. 22% stated that they were used to working on more or larger monitors while in the office; 17% stated that the online systems they were using were very slow from home; 13% couldn’t access the files they needed; and a further 13% experienced difficulty in having to use technology they weren’t familiar with.
The reliability of technology was also a factor, with 21% stating that calls or video conferences kept dropping out; 19% encountered problems with their broadband dropping out; and 15% found that their computer was too slow or stopped working.
Smartphones and laptops were the most popular devices bought by respondents as a result of spending more time at home during lockdown, at 11% each. This was followed by tablets (8%), televisions (7%), printers (6%), fitness bands (6%), gaming consoles (5%) and desktop computers (5%). 61% of respondents did not purchase any devices as a result of spending more time at home.
“While lockdown did cause a notable uptick in the purchase of devices, spending more time at home did not result in the purchase of a new device for the majority – close to two-thirds – of respondents,” noted John Kehoe, Audit Partner, Deloitte. “This may reflect a lack of budget or unavailability of devices – and some households may have dusted off formerly unused devices, such as gaming consoles.
“A number of issues around access to and the reliability of technology were noted by respondents as barriers to working from home. As we look towards living with COVID-19 in the short- to medium-term, employers need to ensure that their employees’ basic technology requirements are being met, as working from home will continue to be widespread for some time to come.
“Over and above issues with technology, many respondents report that they do not have suitable home working environments and over a quarter found themselves working longer hours as a direct result of working from home. As we are now more than six months into this crisis, employers urgently need to address these issues or risk significant decreases in staff motivation and, ultimately, loyalty.”
Use of technology in the fight against COVID-19
When asked whether they would support the government’s usage of information generated by smartphone or other devices for the purpose of contact tracing, 50% of respondents agreed that they would support this; 27% said they would oppose this; and 23% weren’t sure. Support was highest among the 65-75 age group at 68%; this dropped to 42% among the 18-24 and 25-34 cohorts.
Respondents were also asked whether they would support the government’s usage of technology and surveillance to establish the level of risk of individuals to catch or spread the virus, and restrict movements accordingly, as an alternative to blanket restrictions. 48% of respondents indicated that they would support such a move, while 26% were opposed and a further 26% weren’t sure. Again support was highest among older demographics, at 62% among 65-75 year-olds and 55% among 55-64s; and lowest among younger cohorts, with support dropping to as low as 38% among 18-24-year-olds.
On methods of technological surveillance, 63% of respondents said they would support the use of heat-sensitive (thermal) cameras in well-populated areas to identify those with high temperatures; 50% supported the use of information generated by smartphones or other devices such as smart watches to track their location and contacts, so that those contacts could be automatically notified if they became infected; and 48% supported the use of such information to establish their level of risk to catch or spread the virus and restrict their movements accordingly.
CLCKR, the mobile phone accessory company, launches a range of mobile phone stand and grip cases for the new iPhone 12 range. The stylish designs include ‘Saffiano’ (£29.99) and ‘Marble’ (£29.99) and will be followed by ‘Clear’ (£24.99) and ‘Minimal’ (£24.99) designs launching in November. The products are available to order from https://www.clckr.com/uk/new-iphone-2020 and are launched alongside some brand-new universal designs for those with other devices: https://www.clckr.com/uk/universal-clckr
CLCKR Stands by You – There is no doubt that mobile phone devices are at the center of most of the things we do on a daily basis and CLCKR is designed to protect your device whilst complementing your lifestyle.
Make the most of your iPhone 12 device, with easy one hand usage for screen optimisation, you can enjoy all the benefits of 5G by standing your device in landscape or portrait mode. Perfect for hands-free viewing, video calling, a workout grip, a second screen in the home office or to help take the perfect selfie, CLCKR – ‘Stands by You’.
Minimal Design, Maximum Protection – Protect your new iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Mini, Pro or Pro Max with 2metre/6.6ft drop protection and stay safe with antimicrobial protection, killing up to 99.99% of germs. The antimicrobial technology has been embedded into the products to durably keep the Case or Universal surface clean by controlling the growth of microorganisms on the surface.
CLCKR is Universal – If you haven’t got your hands on the iPhone 12 yet, CLCKR are celebrating the launch with two new Universal grips, designed to make the most of any device. The ‘Diagonal’ design is available in Black and Navy Blue and ‘Pebbled Lines’ is available in Black and Grey with Blue, Lilac and Coral colours launching in November. The universal grips also include antimicrobial protection and a 3M adhesive which is reusable and non-residual. Priced at £12.99 and available from: https://www.clckr.com/uk/universal-clckr
Phil Mullholland, Brand Director, comments: “We are excited to launch a CLCKR case for the iPhone 12 range and two new universal grips. The antimicrobial protection is a welcome addition to our products, especially given the current climate, and with other benefits such as 2-meter drop protection, CLCKR is the perfect accessory for any device.”
