Category: Tech News

James Dyson Award 2024 now open for entries

The James Dyson Award, the international student design and engineering competition run by the James Dyson Foundation, today opens for entries, calling for novel inventions that tackle a pressing real-world problem.

Young inventors’ ideas have the potential for global impact

Open to all engineering and design students and recent graduates, the Award seeks ambitious designs that address a global issue, from cancer diagnosis to natural disasters. With global recognition offered to an International Winner and a Sustainability Winner, past winners include an off-road ambulance trailer to rescue the wounded from conflict zones, a paint made from recycled glass that vastly reduces the need for air conditioning, and a device to control bleeding from stab wounds.

Established in 2005, the competition has now supported over 400 young inventors with more than €1million in prize money, and more than two thirds of past global winners have pursued the commercialisation of their ideas. The International Winner and global Sustainability Winner will scoop €35,000 to support their next steps, while €5,800 is offered to each National Winner in the 30 markets where the Award is run.

Sir James Dyson, Founder and Chief Engineer, said: “The world needs more doers – problem-solvers, not grandstanders, who are ready to take on the problems of our time. Every year the James Dyson Award gives young people a platform for their medical and environmental inventions, and much more besides. It’s their ‘wrong thinking’ that leads to breakthroughs, whether it’s the development of a new sustainable material, or the application of clever engineering principles to help improve people’s lives. I look forward to seeing what new inventions this year’s Award brings!”

Past winners go on to achieve substantial success

Previous recipients of the Award have gone onto great success thanks to the global media exposure and injection of funds that the prize offers. Past International Winner Yusuf Muhammad entered his invention Automist in 2009, which is a device that tackles domestic fires with an ingenious water misting mechanism that uses 10 times less water than a traditional system. Today, Yusuf runs a successful company that has installed over 13,000 systems and is currently securing international certification ahead of a prospective US launch.

He said, “Winning the James Dyson Award gave me great confidence and a springboard to success. It allowed me to start a company, which turned my design concept into a product that protects homes all over the world and has saved lives. As an internationally recognised award, it’s a fantastic vehicle to bring your ideas to life.”

Last year, in Ireland, Joel Olympio was awarded the national winner prize for his invention Oasis aimed at addressing the issue of visual distractions in open environments, particularly targeting individuals diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Today, Joel has launched his startup, Chapter, to fully advance the development of Oasis and prepare it for commercialisation.

He said: “The Irish James Dyson National Award win last year opened doors to countless opportunities for me and provided significant exposure for my invention, Oasis, within both the design world and the ADHD community. Oasis stemmed from in-depth research into adults with ADHD and my own personal experiences. Today, I have decided to push forward with the development of this product, aiming to bring it to market through my startup, Chapter. My aim remains steadfast in creating inclusive technology that improve focus for all. This award has given me the drive to pursue this vision, and I’m thrilled with the progress made so far.”

Other past winners around the world have included:

  • The Golden Capsule (South Korea) – a hands-free intravenous (IV) device designed for disaster zones, which can be strapped to the patient and does not rely on gravity.
  • HOPES (Singapore) – a wearable device for pain-free, low-cost glaucoma testing that patients can do at home.
  • PlasticScanner (Netherlands)– an open-source scanning device to help fight plastic waste by detecting what type of plastic an item is.
  • BlueBox (Spain) – an at-home cancer screening solution designed to encourage more women to test for breast cancer.
  • mOm incubators (UK) – a low-cost collapsible, portable infant incubator, which has been successfully used to save babies’ lives in Ukraine.

National winners and runners-up will be whittled down to a global Top 20 by a panel of expert Dyson engineers across different disciplines, and finally Sir James Dyson himself will pick the best.

The National Winners will be announced on September 11th, the global Top 20 shortlist on October 16th and Global Winners on November 13th.

Irish Transport Intelligence Provider CitySwift Accelerates Expansion with First UK Office Opening

CitySwift, the leading company in data intelligence for the public transport sector, has today announced the opening of its first UK office, located in central London. The expansion, heralding the creation of 50 new jobs, was marked by a celebratory event at the new office today, with Minister of Finance Michael McGrath in attendance as part of a broader Enterprise Ireland delegation. Enterprise Ireland is supporting CitySwift’s scaling journey in the UK.

The office, overlooking Paddington Station in London marks a new chapter in CitySwift’s journey, as the Galway-founded company looks to create 50 jobs in its offices both in the UK and Ireland over the next two years. These jobs will include roles in Data, Product, Engineering, Customer Success and Account Management.

Brian O’Rourke, co-founder and CEO at CitySwift, said: “This is the latest milestone in our journey at CitySwift, with our new office and partnership with Transport North East, we aim to reaffirm our continued dedication to delivering real value to our customers. We’ve seen incredible growth in the last year, having closed our latest funding round a few weeks ago and we are eager to drive on and focus on expanding CitySwift’s offering across the UK, and to continue growing our exceptional team.”

Founded by Alan Farrelly and Brian O’Rourke in 2016, CitySwift works with public sector transport authorities and private bus operators to break down the barriers to accessing and interpreting transport data. CitySwift’s platform aggregates, cleans and enriches data from hundreds of sources, providing both operators and authorities with an accurate single source of truth. Rapid access to accurate data across the entire network fuels this collaboration, enabling both parties to take a more dynamic, data-driven approach to move passengers away from private modes of transport to more sustainable, climate-friendly public transportation.

Speaking at today’s event, Minister of Finance, Michael McGrath, said following the ribbon cutting: “I am delighted to join the CitySwift team today to celebrate the opening of their new office space in London. Today’s expansion announcement is testament to the huge opportunities that await Irish exporters in the UK market and paves the way for CitySwift, a leader in data and machine learning for the public transport sector, to significantly scale its business internationally. The Government, through Enterprise Ireland, looks forward to continued engagement with CitySwift to support the growth of the business into the future.”

Deirdre McPartlin, Regional Director for UK & Nordics in Enterprise Ireland, added: “CitySwift is a great example of a company whose success can be directly attributed to a dedication to solve customer problems and deliver tangible benefits straight away. By demonstrating their ongoing commitment to their customers across England, Wales and Northern Ireland over a number of years, the leadership team have built enormous credibility across the whole market. The opening of this office in London is a critical next step in their ongoing growth in the UK. In Enterprise Ireland we are delighted to have been part of CitySwift’s success through our start-up, innovation and in-market support.”

In addition to the opening of this new office, CitySwift today has also announced its latest partnership with Transport North East (TNE), covering bus journeys across the North East region, including Northumberland, Tyne & Wear and County Durham. This partnership will support delivery of the objectives laid out in the North East Bus Service Improvement Plan, with CitySwift’s platform being leveraged to improve bus punctuality and increase passenger satisfaction. Additionally, CitySwift will work with TNE to monitor bus priority investment impact, examining congestion, passenger delays, and network pinch points.

Heather Jones, Head of Enhanced Partnerships at TNE, said on the announcement: “CitySwift’s platform offers Transport North East an exciting opportunity to use data to revolutionise bus services and enhance the overall passenger experience. Partnering with CitySwift aligns with the objectives of the North East Bus Service Improvement Plan, enabling us to address congestion, reduce passenger delays, and identify network pinch points more effectively. This collaboration will play a crucial role in delivering more efficient, sustainable, and customer-focused public transport to the communities we serve.”

This recent partnership marks a 150% increase in CitySwift’s customer base last year, which now includes transport networks in all major UK cities, including London, Manchester, Birmingham, Belfast, and the entire country of Wales. Notable clients in addition to Transport North East include National Express, Go-Ahead Group, Transport for Wales, Metroline, East Riding of Yorkshire Council, Translink, and Blackpool Transport.

This announcement comes during a busy period for the company, which has recently announced the close of its latest funding round of €7 million led by Gresham House Ventures. In addition to further expansion plans, these funds will fuel CitySwift’s platform development and client services, solidifying its position as a transportation data leader globally.

Siemens Home Appliance has announced the extension of spare parts availability for both medium and small domestic appliances up to 15 years.

Siemens Home Appliances is delighted to announce the extension of spare parts  availability for both medium and small domestic appliances up to 15 years. The offer  includes functional relevant spare parts only, such as pumps, motors and electrical parts.  

This extension sees spare part availability for medium domestic appliances (MDA)  increase from 10 to 15 years, while availability for small domestic appliances (SDA) has  increased from 7 to 10 years. The spare parts offer recognises a consumer’s ‘right to  repair’ and aims to easily resolve problems that might occur with their Siemens  appliances.  

Trained and qualified engineers repair large Siemens appliances at the consumer’s  home and small Siemens appliances in the Siemens workshops based locally around  Ireland. From large Siemens appliances such as washing machines, tumble dryers,  washer dryers, fridges, freezers, ovens, hobs, cooker hoods, warming dryers and coffee  machines, engineers will only ever replace faulty parts with original replacement parts  from the Siemens German warehouse.  

For further information on Siemens repair service, visit; https://www.siemens-home.bsh group.com/ie/customer-service/repair.  

EMEA Masters Returns for 2024

EMEA Masters returns in 2024 with exciting competitive updates, so mark your calendars!

The changes we’re making to the overall format of EMEA Masters aren’t just to shake the competitive scene up, they’re designed to usher in more competitiveness and bring more excitement to fans and players alike!

In 2023, we introduced two new EMEA Regional Leagues (ERLs) to the ecosystem, to better represent the EMEA region. We’ve seen some amazing players use our ERL and EMEA Masters infrastructure to move up to the LEC, with a few even making it to the recent 2024 LEC Winter Split Finals! This year, we’re looking to ensure that every team and player fighting for the spotlight has an opportunity to shine. We also brought the EMEA Masters Summer Finals to the main stage during our 2023 LEC Season Finals roadshow, and we’re happy to reveal that this year, our two EMEA Masters finalists will compete at the 2024 LEC Season Finals in Munich!

Spring Split

Looking towards the Spring Split for 2024, it will be held in a very similar competitive format. Unfortunately, we only have a two-week window in the competitive calendar for the EMEA Masters Spring Split due to overall calendar restrictions, which isn’t suitable to properly accommodate the tournament as we did in 2023. To remedy this, the number of parallel matches will be increased, but the overall amount of matches has remained the same.

For 2024, we’ll continue with the three-stage approach, which sees 28 teams competing over two weeks – starting on April 15 and concluding on April 28. As a friendly reminder, here’s the format for the Spring Split:

 

  • Play-in: 16 teams, split into four groups of four. Best-of-one, double round-robin format. The top two teams in each group progress to Knock-outs.

  • Play-in (Knock-outs): 8 teams will compete in a best-of-three series. The top four teams progress to the Group Stage.

  • Group Stage: 16 teams, split into four groups of four. Best-of-one, double round-robin format. The top two teams from each group progress to the Playoffs.

  • Playoffs: 8 teams will compete in a best-of-five, single elimination bracket.

Summer Split

We have, however, made changes to the 2024 EMEA Masters Summer Split. Firstly, it will now be held in three stages: Last Chance Qualifiers (LCQ), Group Stage and Playoffs. You’ll also see a total of 38 different teams compete throughout the tournament – so you better strap in for the ride!

 

 

Last Chance Qualifiers

The LCQ will be the stage for 24 teams to compete for a ticket to the Group Stage – with one to three teams competing per region. We’ll be sharing more information on the format of our opening stage for the 2024 EMEA Masters Summer Split in the coming months so stay tuned!

Group Stage

The Group Stage will consist of 16 teams, with 13 of the teams having automatically qualified – being the winners of each respective ERL Summer Final. The remaining three teams will qualify through our LCQ. Four groups of four teams will fight for victory in a best-of-three, GSL format. The teams will be assigned to their respective groups through a draw show. For a quick-fire explanation of GSL, if you win twice, you move on to the next stage – so the pressure is on! Teams will have a total of three chances to rise from their group. The top two teams from each of the four groups will then advance to the Playoffs.

Playoffs

Playoffs will see the best eight teams of the tournament fighting tooth and nail for the crown. The format will be a double-elimination bracket, with the first seeds from the Group Stage being placed in the upper bracket, and the second seeds progressing to the lower bracket. All matches will be best-of-threes apart from our Lower Bracket Finals and Grand Finals, which are both best-of-five – allowing teams to grapple with each other for the trophy!

Just like the 2023 EMEA Masters, this year’s Summer Finals will be taking place on the big stage, during the 2024 LEC Roadshow. The two finalists will compete in front of the crowd for the championship title. We’ll be announcing more information on the finals weekend later this year so make sure to stay tuned!

NEW Lomography Premium 110 Film Camera with a Glass Lens

Crafted for those who crave spontaneity and live for carefree moments, the Lomomatic 110 is designed to capture  a fragment of every memory with distinctive 110 charm. A window to snippets of your world; wherever the road  leads, whatever escapades unfold, this tiny marvel is a pocket-sized companion for the unexpected twists and  turns of life. From everyday moments to special occasions, capture a glimpse of life through its sharp glass lens  and compact creativity! Available now in the classic silver metal edition and colorful Golden Gate edition, both  with additional flash attachment, it’s time to explore the world with the Lomomatic 110! 

SMALL CAMERA,  BIG ADVENTURES 

Don’t be fooled by its size — this creative companion is bursting with big ideas! It’s a thrilling companion for  analogue beginners, the sharpest and most trusted 110 camera for seasoned photographers, and a nostalgic  voyage for those yearning for the grand old days of 110 film. Opening the door to a world of possibilities with fully  automatic settings, controllable ISO, zone focusing, and interchangeable apertures, it can squeeze into all types  of small spaces for crazy Lomographic perspectives. Ready for anything, the Lomomatic 110 captures fragments  of life, each frame is a glimpse into a spontaneous moment frozen in time, effortlessly transformed into a vibrant  memory. 

WHAT IS 110? 

First soaring to popularity in the 1970s, the simple yet mighty 110 format made photography approachable and  accessible. Though this miniature format faced a period of decline, we brought it back in 2012 and now proudly  stand as the sole brand manufacturing new 110 films and cameras, offering an unparalleled selection of creative  

films, including color negative, black & white, redscale and LomoChrome films as well as the compact Diana Baby  and Fisheye Baby cameras. As part of our dedication to keeping analogue alive – the cutting-edge Lomomatic 110  is now available, ushering in a new era of advanced creativity! 

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Film format: 110  

Lens focal length: 23 mm 

Available apertures: Day f/5.6, Night f/2.8 

Maximum aperture: f/2.8 

ISO: controllable 100, 200 or 400 

Shutter speed: Auto (A), Bulb (B) 

Focusing: zone focus  

Flash: “Day”, “Night” and “OFF” manual settings,  

interchangeable color filters included 

Multiple exposures: unlimited 

Tripod socket: no 

Battery: 1 x CR2 (1.5 V)

Lomomatic 110 Camera and Flash Classic Edition
MSRP: £149
https://shop.lomography.com/lomomatic-110-film-camera-flash-metal

Lomomatic 110 Camera and Flash Golden Gate Edition
MSRP: £109
https://shop.lomography.com/lomomatic-110-glass-lens-camera-flash-color-edition

Lomomatic 110 Camera Golden Gate Edition
MSRP: £89
https://shop.lomography.com/cameras/lomomatic-110-glass-lens-camera-color-edition

23 mm Minitar CX multi-coated glass lens
Automatic exposure
Multiple and long-exposure shooting modes
Zone focusing
Adjustable ISO
Lomomatic Flash with colored filters
Metal Wrist Strap & Tin Can for 110 negatives included in flash package

With an innovative sliding mechanism, this portable pleasure can squeeze into any space for crazy Lomographic perspectives, capturing a slice of life on 110 film. Designed for everyday photography, it’s easy for anyone to use! For those less familiar with the 110 format, they have created a dedicated page all about 110 including tips and tricks for mastering creative techniques as well as a list of places to get 110 film developed.

New EU project focusses on fighting online manipulation and interference

Researchers from ADAPT, Dr. Brendan Spillane (UCD) and Prof. Owen Conlan (TCD), have announced their involvement in a new Horizon Europe project named ATHENA. This €3.1 million Horizon Europe project, titled “An exposition on THe forEign informatioN mAnipulation and interference,” aims to detect and analyse disinformation associated with Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference (FIMI). The work of the ATHENA project is crucial for the protection of democratic processes in Europe in light of recent FIMI campaigns using disinformation and the surge in cyber-attacks originating from countries like Russia and China.

The project’s primary goal is to understand the Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures employed by perpetrators in these activities and to provide policymakers and stakeholders with ATHENA the necessary tools for combating FIMI and disinformation. This will enable the project to develop countermeasures and evaluate their impact.

ADAPT researchers contributions to ATHENA include in depth case study explorations of known FIMI campaigns in Europe, the creation of a FIMI detection platform including a toolbox for analysis, a knowledge graph to store the data, and a dynamic dashboard to enable European policy makers to monitor FIMI activities to devise effective counter-strategies. ATHENA will additionally conduct a comparative legal and regulatory analysis of how eight EU Member States address FIMI, identifying areas where policy enhancement is feasible. The consortium will devise an accessible questionnaire for public utilisation, enabling individuals to recognise encounters with FIMI in their daily lives.

Dr Brendan Spillane highlighted ADAPT’s significant experience of research into disinformation: “The research being undertaken by ADAPT researchers in ATHENA builds on their coordination from another Horizon Europe VIGILANT project (https://www.vigilantproject.eu/) which will equip European Police Authorities with technology to detect, analyse and combat disinformation linked to criminal activities, and a previous H2020 project called PROVENANCE which developed technology to warn end users of disinformation when using the Internet or social media.

Engagement with stakeholders is a key aspect of the project, as ATHENA will engage a diverse range of stakeholders in interviews and workshops. Additionally, ATHENA will focus on knowledge dissemination and training in universities and schools, amplifying widespread awareness of FIMI and fostering defences against it.

Dr. David Wright from Trilateral Research, coordinator of the Project said: “The ATHENA project is not just a response to current threats but a proactive step towards a more secure digital future for Europe”.

“Disinformation spread as part of FIMI campaigns has the potential to negatively impact societal values and undermine political processes. ATHENA will develop advanced AI-informed countermeasures and playbooks to help policy makers combat FIMI.”, said Prof. Owen Conlan from Trinity College Dublin and ADAPT.

ATHENA involves 14 partners including Foundation for Research and Technology – Hellas (FORTH, Greece), the University of Cyprus (UCY), the Bavarian Police Academy (Germany), the Research Institutes of Sweden (RISE), Laurea University of Applied Sciences (Finland), Fundació Eurecat (Spain), Storyzy (France), Trinity College Dublin (Ireland), the European Organisation for Security (Belgium), Maldita (Spain), EU-Disinfo (Belgium) and University College Dublin (Ireland).

SHURE Unveils Movemic: The World’s Smallest And Best Sounding Dual Channel Direct To Phone Wireless Lavalier Microphone System

Shure, the brand behind the world’s best wireless audio, today introduced its newest line of wireless clip-on microphones, the MoveMic Microphone System. MoveMic delivers reliable, true broadcast-quality audio in an ultra-lightweight design, ideal for content creators, videographers, and mobile journalists. It is the smallest, best-sounding, dual-channel direct-to-phone wireless lavalier solution available, developed with a custom acoustic design and proprietary wireless software to ensure professional audio quality while on the go.

Shure’s discreet and durable MoveMic series connects directly to phones in both single—MoveMic One—and dual channel—MoveMic Two—configurations for use with our MOTIV and MOTIV Video apps on iOS and Android. For those seeking universal compatibility, the standalone MoveMic Receiver and bundled MoveMic Two Receiver Kit seamlessly integrate with devices like cameras, computers, and third-party smartphone apps. MoveMic’s patented lavalier design and patent-pending wireless technology make it a reliable and flexible solution regardless of whether users are going direct-to-phone or connecting to the MoveMic Receiver.

“On-the-go interviews have become the primary way journalists, content creators, and TikTokers gather the thoughts, opinions, and experiences of people around the world,” said Eduardo Valdes, Associate Vice President of Global Marketing and Product Management, at Shure. “The rise in this style of content has created an ideal opportunity to introduce an incredibly discreet, extraordinary-sounding wireless lavalier microphone system like MoveMic. We’ve applied our expertise as the leaders in professional wireless tools for performance, broadcast, and recording to create this super portable device. Creators will love that they can simultaneously send two channels of audio directly to their phone while keeping mics covert on camera.”

COMPACT, POCKET-FRIENDLY DESIGN – EASILY CONCEALED AND READY FOR ANYTHING
Nobody wants a big, bulky microphone distracting from their next shot. MoveMic was purposely designed to be almost invisible, weighing only 8.2g per microphone and measuring a demure 46mm x 22mm, with only a fraction of the microphone visible while worn for an unprecedented level of concealment and portability. With an IPX4 rating, MoveMic was engineered for real-world use and is capable of withstanding spills, splashes, and the demands of recording outdoors.

24 HOURS OF RECORDING PER CHARGE
Each MoveMic wireless clip-on microphone features up to eight hours of battery life. Users can achieve two additional eight-hour charges within the charging case, giving creators an entire day of recording for every full charge. USB-C connectivity makes MoveMic universally chargeable with any USB-C capable charging platform.

EFFORTLESS, BROADCAST-QUALITY AUDIO – DIRECTLY TO YOUR PHONE
The proprietary Shure wireless software and custom acoustic design built into MoveMic makes it easy to capture high-fidelity, broadcast-quality voice recordings with minimal background noise, ideal for hectic, on-the-go recording situations up to 100 feet from the receiver source. The result of endless hours of development by Shure engineers is performance, reliability, and sound quality you can count
on that is only available in MoveMic products.

QUICK SETUP – ONCE PAIRED, ALWAYS READY
After pairing MoveMic One and Two with a user’s preferred device, the microphones will automatically reconnect to the last-paired device when removed from the charging case and powered on. By eliminating setup time between shots, creators, journalists, and videographers can be ready to record in an instant.

FULL APP CONTROL
Designed to be paired with the free MOTIV Audio and Video apps, creators leveraging MoveMic One and Two can configure audio settings like gain, limiter, compression, noise reduction, and EQ. Additionally, users can record and livestream content to Facebook directly from the MOTIV Video mobile app, with YouTube livestream integration coming in spring 2024.

Pricing and Availability:
The MoveMic system and components are available now at Shure.com and select retailers.

MoveMic One

  • 1x MoveMic Wireless Lavalier Microphone
  • Charging Case
  • USB-C to USB-C Charging Cable

$249 / 289 EUR / £259

  • 2x MoveMic Wireless Lavalier Microphones
  • Charging Case
  • USB-C to USB-C Charging Cable

$349 / 399 EUR / £349

  • 2x MoveMic Wireless Lavalier Microphones
  • Charging Case
  • MoveMic Receiver
  • 2x USB-C to USB-C Cable
  • 3.5mm – 3.5mm Cable
  • Roll Bag/Protective Carrying Case

$499 / 569 EUR / £499

  • MoveMic Receiver
  • USB-C to USB-C Cable

$199 / 182 EUR / £159.00

Skullcandy Launches EcoBuds: Revolutionary Sustainable Earbuds with Battery-Free Charging

Skullcandy announced today its newest EcoBuds True  Wireless Earbuds, the brand’s most sustainable product to date. The new, environmentally conscious earbuds are made with 65 percent certified recycled plastics, 57 percent less heavy  metals and boast a 50 percent lower carbon footprint than comparable products on the market for  a fraction of the cost, making sustainability accessible to all. EcoBuds is available now globally at  select retailers and on Skullcandy.co.uk for £29.99 MSRP. 

EcoBuds are thoughtfully designed with sustainability in mind from the start. After conducting an  environmental impact analysis using third-party partner Ecochain, Skullcandy found lithium batteries  to be one of the worst carbon offenders for true wireless electronics. EcoBuds’ battery-free case  design, coupled with reduced virgin plastics, achieves a 1.35kg CO2eq total carbon footprint,  marking a 50% reduction from similar products. Meanwhile, the buds still offer eight hours of  battery life as well as a built-in USB-C cable, Rapid Charge and the ability to reverse charge from  your phone on-the-go–perfect for all-day use.

Designed for the eco-conscious consumer, EcoBuds’ small form factor and fewer, more sustainable  components make for the best eco-friendly offering on the market at a more accessible price point,  without compromising sound quality or performance. The open-case design limits plastic use, while  built-in magnets keep the buds secure in the case. The buds feature a minimal design featuring a  blue and white marble pattern paying tribute to the natural landscapes Skullcandy aims to protect. 

Tech specs tied to EcoBuds include:  

 

  • Up to 8 Hours of Battery Life + Rapid Charge – 10 minutes of charging gives you 2 hours of playtime • Charge From Your Phone with Integrated USB-C Charging Cable  
  • Premium Audio Quality with Microphone in Each Earbud 
  • Noise Isolating Fit  
  • Music, Bass Boost and Podcast EQ Modes 
  • Bluetooth® (v5.2)  
  • IPX4 Sweat and Water Resistance  
  • Auto On/Connect  
  • Call, Track & Volume Controls with Capacitive Touch  
  • Use Either Bud Solo  

Skullcandy’s VP of Marketing, Justin Regan, stated, “EcoBuds are a direct challenge to battery-anxiety assumptions, offering all-day battery life without wasteful overproduction and no compromise on sound quality.”

EcoBuds are now available at select retailers and Skullcandy.co.uk, inviting consumers to embrace sustainability without compromising on performance.

 

Price: £29.99 MSRP

Laifen Launches the Laifen Wave Electric Toothbrush, a Revolutionary New Oral Health and Wellness Experience

Laifen, a renowned leader in personal care appliances, is pleased to announce that its pioneering dual-action electric toothbrush, the Laifen Wave, is now available to audiences in the United States. The Laifen Wave features a proprietary servo system that delivers unprecedented ultra-wide 60° oscillations and a max of 66,000 vibrations/min, achieving a 3x higher brushing efficiency¹ for healthier teeth.

Ahead of World Oral Health Day on March 20th, Laifen is committed to contributing to the awareness of good oral hygiene and its impact on overall body health. Knowing that new health and wellness appliances and practices are at the top of many people’s minds, the Laifen Wave is designed to align with the dentist-recommended Bass brushing method² and provide excellent oral care in one complete package.

At the heart of Laifen’s technological innovation is an emphasis on more effective and intelligent self-care solutions. The Wave’s superior cleaning efficiency, seamless design and user-friendly customization sets it apart from legacy brands, giving consumers an accessible path to optimized oral hygiene.

Laifen Wave Key Features:

60° Oscillation Combined with Vibration for a Deeper Clean
Modern Appearance, Seamless Single-Piece Design
Fully Customizable Brushing with 3 Settings / 10 Levels, Controlled by an Intuitive App
Long-Lasting Battery Life, Significantly Faster Charging, and Low Noise
Premium Antibacterial Brush Heads

FDA Approval and Product Recognition:

The Laifen Wave has been approved by the FDA for sale in the United States. Amongst other awards and roundups, the Laifen Wave’s debut made an impression at CES, earning recognition in Phandroid’s Best of CES 2024 Awards, TWICE’s CES Picks Awards 2024, PCMag’s 10 Best Health and Fitness Devices of CES 2024, and The Hollywood Reporter’s 15+ Best Smart Home Tech. The Wave stood out for its cutting-edge technology, extensive customizability, inventive brushing method, and sleek design.

Pricing Details:

The Laifen Wave is now available on Laifen EU and Amazon. To learn more about the Laifen Wave, please visit the website.

ABS (Plastic): €79.99
Aluminum Alloy: €99.99
Stainless Steel: €99.99