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Irish Motorsport Tech Start Up Raises €300,000 in seed funding. #Tech #StartUp #Motorsport #Motoklik

Motoklik, an Irish Motorsport Tech start-up, has raised €300,000 in seed funding from investors and Enterprise Ireland. Along with supporting the creation of 10 roles, the funding will also be used to complete the commercial design of the product and launch it into the market.

The company, which was founded in 2018 by Jens Köpke, a former Research and Development Engineer with Bausch and Lomb, and Ireland’s Best Young Entrepreneur category winner, is seeking to make racers faster and safer by improving their suspension setup.

Jens has been racing off-road motorcycles for over 20 years. In 2016, he injured himself in a crash caused by an incorrect suspension setup. As a result, he had the idea to create Motoklik.

Motoklik’s product aims to reduce the need for riders to rely on the “feel” of their suspension setup. Market research carried out by Motoklik revealed that 90% of racers report issues with their suspension setup, such as being too stiff or soft, but lack data on what is the cause and extent of the problem.

Motoklik has developed a cloud-based Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning platform in collaboration with the European Space Agency. Via a mobile app, it links to an in-house developed motorcycle suspension position monitoring system that provides racers, and race teams, with information on the best suspension setup for current track conditions.

Mr Köpke said the investment will put Motoklik in a position to take advantage of the booming off-road motorcycling sector and prove the technology works in one of the world’s toughest environments.

Caption: Motoklik CEO and founder, Jens Köpke. Credit: Motoklik.

“Motoklik is a ground-breaking product in Motorsports,” says Mr. Köpke. “Where previously data acquisition and management was only for top end race teams, now our AI and Machine Learning system can help teams and racers at every level to find the best setup, letting them concentrate on one thing – Winning!”

Welcoming the funding announcement Enterprise Ireland’s Niall McEvoy, Manager HPSU said, “We are proud to support Motoklik’s fundraising round to create 10 high value add jobs in Kilkenny over the next couple of years. Motoklik has developed a light, affordable, robust system to measure suspension movement developed for motorbikes.  Jens Köpke is passionate about motor racing and his own experience drove him to use cutting edge technology to ensure that the sport is safer.  This is a significant development for Motoklik and we look forward to working with Jens and his team in internationalising this innovative offer on this exciting venture.”

Motoklik is an ESA BIC (Business Incubation Centre) Ireland supported client company. ESA Space Solutions Centre Ireland Manager, Peter Finnegan, commented that, “Motoklik is an interesting example of another Irish company that is utilising Earth observation data to enhance its product offering. The company’s innovative use of technology to address a problem experienced by motorsport enthusiasts has global applicability.”

Financing – The new investment is led by a number of local investors and Enterprise Ireland, as well as further funding through the European Space Agency. As part of the process former Merlyn Showering CFO, Michael Kilcommons will join the board of directors.

First Look and Unboxing. The Urbanista Miami Headphones with ANC #UrbanistaLife #Tech

Brand new to the market, Urbanista Miami is an Active Noise Cancelling, over ear headphone available in 4 stylish colours: Midnight Black, Pearl White, Teal Green and Ruby Red. Today we do a first look and unboxing of the new cans and these have a real premium feel to them..
Designed for those that live life in motion, Miami is the perfect over ear alternative to the brands latest London earbud and is packed with features such as Active Noise Cancelling, Active Voice Mode and 30 hours playtime, putting the listener in control and the headphones at the top of their league for a very affordable £129 MSRP.
Axel Grell, Urbanista’s acoustical engineer has critiqued, developed and fine tuned the sound of Miami to give it a warm contoured bass that extends to ultra-low frequencies, clean mids and highs. Miami provides a stunning, crisp sound experience whether you choose Active Noise Cancelling, Default or Ambient Sound Mode.
Key features:
  • Active Noise Cancelling
  • Ambient Sound Mode
  • 30hrs+ total playtime
  • Operating time with ANC on: 30hrs
  • On-Ear detection
  • Type C Charging
  • Bluetooth 5.0
  • Compatible with iOS and Android
  • Google Assistant

BUY HERE 

First look and Unboxing – The SOUL S-Fit S-Nano and Sync ANC true wireless #SOUL #Tech

The good folks over at SOUL have sent us over three of their latest true wireless earbuds in to test and straight off the bat I love the colours on offer here which moves away from the traditional Black and White offerings which is all but to common these days, these colours really pop and remind me of the Nokia Lumia days when they where a thing with those eye popping polycarbonate colours which I have plenty of still here.

The SOUL NANO are the smallest of the trio we have here but pack a punch, these are the first pair I am currently testing and at first look I am impressed and the tiny case is a popular hit here in the house and have asked about them on social media. Read more on them here

The SYNC ANC come with fast charging ACC codec and much more and again affordable in comparison to features you get in more expensive earbuds, Read more on them here

The S-FIT which again are affordable are for those who lead the more active life and the design language shows the difference here between the other two with FREEBIT which is a built in wing for a secure fit, Again these are packed with all the latest features and affordable, see more here.

Any questions feel free to hit us up below or on our social handles and watch out for our real hands on full reviews soon and enjoy the unboxing experience below.

 

 

Microsoft Ireland announces 200 new jobs with the expansion of its Digital Sales team. #Microsoft #Jobs

Microsoft Ireland was joined today by the Taoiseach Micheál Martin TD to announce a further expansion of its Dublin-based EMEA Digital Sales team with the creation of 200 new jobs. The company also unveiled details of its new Microsoft Sales Academy, which will enable 25 recruits from a variety of backgrounds and with little or no digital skills to establish a career in digital sales. Today’s announcement builds on Microsoft Ireland’s November 2020 engineering investment announcement, which saw the creation of 200 new engineering roles and an investment of €27m in a new Engineering Hub at its growing campus in Leopardstown, Dublin.


Microsoft Ireland today announced the expansion of its Dublin-based EMEA Digital Sales team with the creation of 200 new jobs. Recruitment for the 200 new positions at Microsoft is underway with the intention to have all roles filled before May 2021. For more visit: careers.microsoft.com. Pictures taken outside Microsoft’s campus in Leopardstown, One Microsoft Place. Pic:Naoise Culhane –

Recruitment for the 200 new positions is underway with the intention to have all roles filled before May 2021. Microsoft Ireland is seeking applications to fill a broad array of digital sales positions including Sales Representatives, Technical Sales Specialists, Cloud Solution Architects, Account Executives and Sales Managers. The company is seeking candidates with fluency in languages including English, French, German, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Italian, and Spanish to help meet the needs of customers across the EMEA region.

Speaking at today’s announcement, Taoiseach Micheál Martin TD said: “I warmly welcome this latest job announcement by Microsoft as a strong vote of confidence in Ireland as a destination for investment, and in the talent of our workforce.

 “In the coming months we will be focusing on delivering a recovery that is both inclusive and sustainable, central to this will be getting people back to work and protecting and creating employment fit for the future. Attracting highly sought-after digital jobs like those created by Microsoft today is an important step in that journey.”

 Cathriona Hallahan, Managing Director, Microsoft Ireland said: “We are delighted to be in a position to announce the further deepening of our footprint in Ireland. Following so soon after our Engineering investment, it highlights the importance of our Irish based operations to Microsoft globally. The growth of our EMEA Digital Sales team reflects the dynamism and growth mindset that is at the heart of our company. Our existing digital sales team has been working hard to provide organisations in Ireland and across Europe, the Middle East and Africa with digital technologies they need to transform their business model and achieve success.

 “The creation of the Microsoft Sales Academy further supports those efforts by building and nurturing a diverse pipeline of talent both now and into the future, ensuring our team reflects the diversity of the customers we serve. By adding to the diversity of skills and backgrounds within our Dublin-based team, we can continue to innovate at speed as we reimagine Ireland’s future.”


Microsoft Ireland today announced the expansion of its Dublin-based EMEA Digital Sales team with the creation of 200 new jobs. Recruitment for the 200 new positions at Microsoft is underway with the intention to have all roles filled before May 2021. For more visit: careers.microsoft.com. Pic:Naoise Culhane 

 Lisa Dillon, Vice-President, Microsoft EMEA Digital Sales said: “I am delighted that we are expanding our EMEA Digital Sales team so that we can best meet the evolving needs of our customers. In just four years, we will have established and grown the team to over 1,000 employees. This rapid growth is creating superb career development opportunities for the dynamic team which today represents more than 75 nationalities and fluency in over 35 different languages.

 “The EMEA Digital Sales team leverage Microsoft technologies, including AI and machine learning, and enhance them with digital selling capabilities to transform our engagement with customers.  This allows us to meet and exceed the needs of our customers and partners, engaging them at the right time in their digital journey to help drive their business success. I am looking forward to welcoming our new recruits and supporting them as they contribute to the continued growth and success of the team.”

 The new Microsoft Sales Academy will provide recruits from a variety of backgrounds, experiences and skillsets with the sales and technical skills to succeed in a digital sales environment. The Academy builds on Microsoft’s ongoing digital education and training programmes to help people to participate fully in the digital economy. With four intake waves planned per calendar year, the six-month sales training programme will provide recruits with the expertise to support the digital transformation journey of organisations globally. At the end of the programme, recruits will transition into a Digital Sales Representative role with the skills to support customers’ digital transformations. 25 of the new jobs announced today are for Sales Academy positions.

New recruits will join an existing team of more than 1,000 highly trained sellers leveraging cutting-edge technology platforms and analytics to better meet customer needs. First established in 2017 with an initial headcount of 500 employees, the EMEA Digital Sales team in Dublin has expanded rapidly as organisations globally embrace digital transformation. Upon conclusion of the current phase of recruitment Microsoft Ireland will employ more than 2,800 people in Ireland across its Leopardstown campus and within its Data Centre operations.

Microsoft Ireland offers an extensive array of benefits in addition to a competitive package for the right candidates. For those interested in a starting or furthering a career in digital sales, visit: careers.microsoft.com.

Jabra releases three new Elite 85t features to enhance the ANC experience and add personalisation options. #JabraElite85t

Jabra, leaders in personal sound and office solutions, announces three new features on the Jabra Elite 85t, made available via the Jabra Sound+ app; MyFit, headset renaming and Off-mode to earbud toggle. This is the first software upgrade offered to Elite 85t users following the launch in October 2020, that adds brand new features to the earbud.

MyFit – ensuring the best ANC and music experience 

The MyFit feature on the Sound+ app allows Elite 85t users to confirm their correct EarGel™ size and position to optimise their ANC and audio experience. The feature works as a fit test where a 6.5 second multitone is played to check for sound leakage with the help of the in-ear microphone. Sound leakage detected in either earbud is an indication of a poor fit and users will be requested to readjust their earbud or change their EarGel size. The process can be repeated until a good fit is achieved.

Through providing this feature, Jabra is ensuring that users of the Elite 85t have the best seal possible, ultimately giving the users an enhanced audio experience, improved active noise-cancellation and deeper base.

Further personalisation with more sound mode cycle options and a headset name

The next feature being offered to Elite 85t users is related to the sound mode cycles available (controlled via the buttons on the earbuds), which adds to the previously available cycle options; HearThrough and ANC. With this addition, users will now be able to cycle between HearThrough, ANC and off.

Jabra has now expanded the cycle option on the earbud to become the same as the cycle option in the app, providing users with the complete variety of sound mode cycles:

  • HearThrough & ANC
  • HearThrough & Off
  • HearThrough, ANC & Off

Finally, Elite 85t users will now also have the option to name their headset, further enhancing the personalisation experience Jabra strives to deliver. This addition will change the name of their headset in both the Sound+ app and the Bluetooth list, so there is no confusion on who they belong to.

Jabra Elite 85t key features and specifications:

  • Compact design and oval silicon EarGels™for a secure seal and comfortable fit
  • Dedicated ANC chip which is more efficient in cancelling surrounding noises
  • Adjustable ANC with dual sliders for full ANC or full HearThrough
  • 6-microphone call technology for superior calls wherever you are
  • 4-microphone ANC using mics on the inside and outside of the earbuds
  • 12mm speakers for big sound and powerful bass
  • Semi-open design with natural hear through
  • IPX4-rated durability and 2-year warranty* against dust and water
  • Up to 5.5 hours battery on a single charge and up to 25 with the charging case with ANC on or 7 hours battery on a single charge and 31 hours with ANC off
  • Qi-certified, for wireless charging and compatible with all Qi-certified chargers
  • Customisable equaliser in the Sound+ App makes your music sound even better
    • Voice assistant enabled. Elite 85t works with Siri® and Google Assistant™
  • Bluetooth 5.1
  • ‘MyControls’ to define button settings and MySound for individualised sound
  • MyFit via the Sound+ app, ensuring the best possible fit and seal for users
  • Opportunity to personalise the name of the Jabra Elite 85t

Jabra Elite 85t Pricing and Availability

Jabra Elite 85t is available in selected retailers, MSRP (€229/£219). The earbuds are available in Titanium/Black, Gold/Beige, Copper/Black, Black and Grey. Find out more about Jabra at www.jabra.co.uk/elite85t

Fall in love with these his and her gadgets this Valentine’s Day. #Tech #ValentinesDay

With just over two weeks until Valentine’s Day, the challenge is on for lovers across the UK and Ireland to find the perfect gift for their partners. Here is a selection of tech gadget and accessory gift suggestions for shoppers searching for the perfect presents – no matter who you are buying for. Ranging from £9.99 to £54.99, including stylish cases for mobile devices and headphones, there’s a special gift for everyone.

Groov-e Stylish & Fashionable iPhone 6/7/8 Plus Case – Marble with Heart

Price: £9.99  Available from: www.groov-e.co.uk

This stylish and fashionable case is the perfect gift for romantics on Valentine’s Day with its heart shape design. With precision cut outs for ports and buttons, this stylish case also offers scratch protection plus it also supports wireless charging (iPhone 8 Plus only).

Groov-e EarMOJI headphones

Price: £9.99 Available from: www.groov-e.co.uk

These fun stereo earphones with their cute heart emoji’s design are perfect if you are looking for a small token gift for your loved one. With a comfortable fit, they are ideal for use with smartphones or tablets. There’s also six great designs to choose from including ‘heart eyes’ and ‘kissing face’.

Groov-e Ultra wireless charging Bluetooth headphones (Gold)
Price: £34.99
Available from: www.groov-e.co.uk

Reviewed –  https://techbuzzireland.com/2020/01/05/tech-review-the-groov-e-ultra-headphones-with-wireless-charging-headphones-tech/


The sleek Groov-e Ultra Bluetooth headphones would make a great Valentine’s Day gift for music lovers. Available in black or gold, the Ultra headphones are affordable at just £34.99 yet feature the latest technology. Bluetooth 5.0 and 40mm drivers deliver high quality sound with dynamic bass making them perfect for listening to music or watching videos. Completely free from cables, they also support wireless charging.

Twelve South AirSnap Pro

Price: £34.99

Available from: www.amazon.co.uk

A premium leather case accessory designed to protect Apple’s AirPods Pro noise-cancelling earbuds while offering convenient carrying and charging options. The stylish AirSnap Pro is the ideal gift for those wanting to protect their shiny white AirPods Pro wireless charging case from scratches and scuffs. Offering more than just protection, it also allows users to charge the earbuds and case wirelessly using their favourite Qi-certified wireless charger or via a Lightning cable.

Groov-e Light Curve

Price: £39.99

Available from: www.groov-e.co.uk

 

Help your loved one start their day a little easier with the Groov-e Light Curve wake-up light, alarm and radio. The light, which mimics natural daylight, will come on at the selected time, starting off gently and gradually getting brighter until it’s at the optimum level to help rouse sleepy-heads up – better than a Valentine’s breakfast in bed.

Additionally, for those who have trouble going to sleep, the sunset stimulation mimics the end of the daylight, helping users ease into a relaxing light as they head into slumber.

If your other half likes to read or you need the light on darker mornings to get ready without waking anyone else, the Light Curve has 10 levels of brightness using its LED lamp. And for those who want to create more of an atmosphere, one of the seven coloured mood lighting options can be selected.

Twelve South BookBook for Kindle Paperwhite

Price: £49.99                                                                                                      

Available from: Amazon.co.uk

The BookBook for Kindle Paperwhite is a vintage inspired, one-of-a-kind case designed to protect Amazon’s latest e-reader. Enhancing the joy of reading, BookBook transforms the Kindle Paperwhite into what looks and feels like an elegant, leather-bound hardcover book. Made from hand-distressed, genuine leather which is different and unique on every BookBook, the case even features an integrated folding kickstand that props up the Kindle Paperwhite for hands-free reading, perfect for those bookworms who want to finish a chapter over breakfast or lunch. The BookBook for Kindle Paperwhite is the ideal gift for anyone who takes their personal library everywhere.

Twelve South PowerPic

Price: From £59.99  Available from: www.very.co.uk

The perfect Valentine’s gift for him or her, the PowerPic is a beautiful picture frame and Qi wireless charger in one. Modern and stylish and crafted from the finest New Zealand pine, the frame blends seamlessly into any home or office décor, making it ideal to display favorite photos on a desk, bedside table or shelf. Getting rid of ugly cables or docks, the PowerPic doubles up as a Qi wireless charger – just set any Qi-compatible phone inside the frame to start charging. PowerPic holds any 5” x 7” photo and is available in black or white.

Skullcandy is launches their first noise cancelling earbuds, The Indy ANC #Skullcandy #Tech

Skullcandy Inc., the original lifestyle audio brand, is unveiling an exciting new addition to their most popular product family.

Skullcandy’s best-selling product line, Indy True Wireless, is expanding to include Active Noise Cancelling technology with Indy ANC. This will be the brand’s first true wireless earbud to feature ANC technology.

“Skullcandy products are always made with our fans in mind as we look to infuse new technologies in our headphones and earbuds,” said Jeff Hutchings, Skullcandy Chief Product Officer “When it came to Indy, we listened — giving one of our most popular lines the upgrade that customers have been wanting. We stand behind building quality products for every experience and Indy ANC does just that!”

The earbuds use Skullcandy Active Noise Cancelling technology with customisable Personal Sound via the Skullcandy App for a truly unique listening experience tailored to each user. The app also allows you to select a different listening mode from music, movie and podcast, ensuring that Indy ANC suits for any occasion.

“After two very successful product launches, we are thrilled to bring Personal Sound to the realm of true wireless with our partners at Audiodo,” says Hutchings. “It’s become clear from the reviews that people are  loving their Crusher ANC and Crusher Evo headphones and we expect nothing less from Indy ANC.” 

The enhanced fit of Indy ANC, as well as ambient listening mode, provides more comfort and convenience with the ability to use each bud solo, giving the user full control. With up to 19 hours of total battery life with ANC on, IPX4 Sweat and Water Resistance, Lag-Free Connection, Tile tracking and a wireless charging case, Indy ANC combines the best features of the previous Indy earbuds to create the pinnacle true wireless experience. Indy ANC will be available for £99.99 in True Black. Available in selected retailers and at Skullcandy.co.uk on January 28th.

.Dell Technologies pushes the boundaries of PC gaming with new Alienware devices. #CES2021 #Dell

Dell Technologies has today unveiled new additions to its gaming line with the new Alienware m15 and m17 R4 and the Alienware Aurora Ryzen Edition R10 Desktop.

Commenting on the launch of the new devices, Vivian Lien, Vice President of Alienware and Dell Gaming, said: “Dell Technologies and Alienware pride themselves on delivering the most immersive gaming experiences powered by the latest technologies. As we blast into 2021, we’ve partnered with NVIDIA and AMD to push the boundaries of PC gaming further, with an amazingly fast and powerful experience for gamers and creators. Already the thinnest laptops we’ve ever made, the Alienware m15 and m17 R4 will deliver more power and performance for On-the-Go Gamers, while the Alienware Aurora Ryzen Edition R10 Desktop will take gaming to new heights.”

Developed in partnership with NVIDIA and AMD, the new Alienware m15 and m17 R4 deliver a faster and more powerful competitive edge with the next-gen NVIDIA GeForce Laptop GPUs which have been engineered with 12-phase graphics voltage regulation for rich marathon gaming sessions, up to 4TB of storage, and faster memory speeds up to 2933MHz. With these thin and powerful notebooks, gamers can game with confidence knowing their on-the-go battle stations will stay properly cooled thanks to vapor chamber technology included in every configuration – a new advantage of the Alienware Cryo-Tech™ cooling technology designs in the R4 generation.

For those seeking the highest possible framerates, the Alienware m17 R4 is ‘bringing the hertz’ with an optional 360Hz FHD panel that delivers faster refresh rates and smoother gameplay, perfect for AAA titles like Valorant and Cyberpunk 2077. Thanks to this cutting-edge technology, the new Alienware m17 R4 was recognized as a CES® 2021 Innovation Award Honoree (Gaming).

Both m15/m17 laptops are available in colors Lunar Light and Dark Side of the Moon, with a new matte finish front panel. And if you’re exporting the experience to a gaming TV or big format display (like the monstrous Alienware 55 OLED), you’ll get even smoother output with newly upgraded HDMI 2.1 connection capable of deliver 4K resolutions at 120Hz.

Designed to power gaming and creation, the Alienware Aurora Ryzen Edition R10 features AMD’s latest Ryzen™ 5000 Series desktop processors with up to 16-core and your choice of new AMD Radeon™ RX 6800 XT series graphics or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 series graphics.

With its tool-less upgradeable chassis now supporting up to 128GB Dual Channel HyperX™ FURY DDR4 RAM – twice the memory of previous generations – gamers and creators will appreciate processing large files or crushing their favorite PC games like a breeze. Whether streaming, blasting through game levels, or tackling heavy-processing applications, the new Aurora Ryzen R10 can handle it and stay cool with an innovative airflow design and vapor chamber technology that dissipates heat and gives players an extra boost when they need it most. The Aurora Ryzen Edition R10 is available in colors Lunar Light and Dark Side of the Moon.

Pricing & Availability:

  • Alienware m15 is available on January 28th with pricing available upon launch.
  • Alienware m17 is available on January 28th with pricing available upon launch.
  • Alienware Aurora Ryzen Edition R10 is available January 26th with pricing available upon launch.

PowerA Nano Enhanced Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch Now Available. #Gaming

PowerA, a leader in enhancing interactive entertainment with officially licensed gaming accessories, launched the Nano Enhanced Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch. . This addition to PowerA’s popular hardware line-up is an officially licensed Switch controller, designed for ultimate player comfort and maximum portability. The Nano Enhanced Wireless Controller is available now for £39.99, $49.99 and €49,99.

Compact Power
The Nano Enhanced Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch is smaller than the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller, but still offers an impressive 20 hours of play with each charge. The controller features Bluetooth 5.0 technology for optimal connection during sessions and the 1.8 meters (6ft) charger cable is included in the box for uninterrupted sessions.

Customized Mappable Gaming Buttons
Give yourself a competitive advantage with two customizable buttons, located in the back of the grip for quick access. A program button on the back of the controller makes mapping the two extra buttons easy and allows you to change your controls on the fly – even during or between matches. With the Nano Enhanced Wireless Controller for the Nintendo Switch, you’re ready to take on any difficult campaign or competitive challenge.

At Home and On-the-Go
Included in the Nano Enhanced Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch package is the drawstring pouch, which will help you protect and store your new controller wherever your life takes you. The compact size of the controller makes it easy to store and bring with you to tournaments or handheld gaming sessions when you’re on the move.

Press samples are currently available upon requests for the Nano Enhanced Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch for review. Please respond to this email or contact the media details below to learn more.