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Infineon Technologies opens new R&D Centre in Cork

Infineon Technologies AG: a global leader in power systems and IoT, has officially opened its new Cork office at City Gate Park, Mahon. The new office has capacity for growth as the Cork team expands. This is  part of a €60 million investment plan announced in 2024, by Infineon for its Irish operations.

This R&D hub will focus Infineon’s innovations in the Automotive and Consumer microelectronics space such as Battery Management, Motor Control and Touchscreens. Supported by the Irish Government through IDA Ireland, the continued growth will include senior and junior positions as well as a strong contingent of local university graduates through the Infineon Ireland Graduate Program.

Minister for Enterprise Tourism and Employment Peter Burke TD said: “I welcome Infineon Technologies’ continued commitment to Ireland, as well as today’s opening of their new Design Centre in Cork. This investment strengthens our position as a hub for cutting‑edge research and development in microelectronics and supports additional high‑quality jobs for both experienced engineers and new graduates. The expansion reflects Ireland’s strong talent base and our growing role in advancing innovation across the automotive and consumer technology sectors. We look forward to seeing the positive impact this centre will deliver for Cork, for Ireland’s technology ecosystem, and for the global transition toward digitalisation and decarbonisation.”

Minister of State at the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht and at the Department of Transport, Jerry Buttimer TD said: “This new centre reflects the increasingly international nature of research and development, where teams collaborate across borders to solve shared technological challenges. Infineon’s investment in Cork underlines Ireland’s role as a trusted partner in global innovation networks.”

The Infineon research teams in Ireland are focused on IP development for the automotive and consumer markets. The new hires will support the development of new technologies and products that help driving digitalisation and decarbonisation on a global scale.

“At Infineon, we are committed to actively driving decarbonisation and digitalisation. As a global semiconductor leader for the automotive industry, we are shaping the future of mobility with products and solutions to make cars clean, safe and smart,” said Thomas Mende, Senior Vice President of Development, Microcontroller Automotive at Infineon. “The strategic development of our research and development sector in Ireland is central to this mission with semiconductor-based system integration and artificial intelligence for highly connected and increasingly autonomous vehicles being among major trends. This new office enables us to strengthen our team even further with the high-calibre talent that Ireland has to offer.”

Positions in the new office have already been opened online and include roles in Analog Design, Digital Design, Architecture and Verification.

“Just over two years ago, Infineon announced a multimillion-euro investment in its Irish R&D activities, which will result in the addition of approximately 100 jobs across its sites in Dublin and Cork“ said Executive Director of IDA Ireland, Dónal Travers. “I am honoured to join the team here today in Cork to celebrate the progress that has been made since then. This investment not only enhances Ireland’s deep-tech landscape, Infineon is also a critical part of the South West’s recognised semiconductor cluster. I wish the company, and the teams here in Ireland, continued success“.

 

JOURNEY – ARIA 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station Review

The ARIA 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station is the latest Qi2-certified charger from Australian consumer electronics brand JOURNEY. No stranger to 3-in-1 wireless chargers which we hace covered countless models of this is the latest one to hit the market and we have been testing it out.

ARIA, a follow-on from SWIV, GLYDE, and other portable JOURNEY chargers, features a distinctive hinged build that endows it to freely pivot between flatlay and phone stand mode.

In flatlay mode – within which ARIA folds into a fraction of its fullest size – the Apple-certified charger simultaneously fast charges a phone and AirPods together.

In phone stand mode, it flips out to vertical architecture, standing a phone, and delivering fast wireless charging to three devices – phone, earbuds, and an Apple Watch.

The flagship fast charger includes faster charging speeds (up to 15W for Qi2-certified iPhones and other phones), precise magnetic alignment for more efficient energy transfer, more user-friendly manual charging experiences, and enhanced safety.

Check out our hands on review down below for more.

Features

  • 3-in-1 fast wireless charging for iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods
  • 15W Qi2-certified charging for iPhone and other Qi2-enabled devices
  • Fast Apple Watch charging for quick power-ups on the go
  • Qi2-certified and Made for Apple for optimised charging performance
  • Foldable, travel-ready design for easy portability
  • Touch-control ambient light adds a soft glow when needed

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EthyloKey: World’s First Touch-Based Alcohol Detector

Ethylowheel is proud to announce the upcoming Kickstarter launch of EthyloKey, a new category of pocket-sized, contact-based alcohol-awareness device designed to help users better understand their alcohol consumption before driving — effortlessly, discreetly, and responsibly.

Launching on Kickstarter on January 8, 2026, EthyloKey combines patented sensor technology, thoughtful product design, and intuitive real-time feedback to support alcohol awareness in everyday life – without mouthpieces, forced blowing, or socially awkward gestures.

Why EthyloKey?

Most people don’t use a breathalyzer when they should – not because they don’t care, but because existing tools are inconvenient, embarrassing, or impractical in real-life situations. Devices designed for enforcement or professional use rarely fit into everyday social moments.

Alcohol awareness should be as simple and natural as checking the time. It should happen before getting behind the wheel – quietly, quickly, and without friction.

EthyloKey was created to remove those barriers and turn prevention into a simple habit – empowering individuals to pause, reflect, and make more informed decisions, while remaining fully responsible for their choices.

Simple, Visual Guidance

With a brief finger touch, users receive color-coded indicative feedback designed to support understanding and self-evaluation. This guidance helps users assess whether they may be above commonly accepted legal limits, depending on context and local regulations.

🟢   Green – Lower alcohol presence detected
 🟠 Orange – Elevated alcohol presence detected

 🔴 Red – High alcohol presence detected
 🔵 Blue – Test could not be completed

EthyloKey is discreet, eco-conscious, and shareable, making it suitable for both personal and everyday social use.

A New Approach to Alcohol Awareness

Traditional breathalyzers have remained largely unchanged for decades: bulky, slow, and poorly adapted to everyday use.

EthyloKey explores a different approach by leveraging insensible perspiration of ethanol – a natural phenomenon where trace amounts of alcohol are released through the skin after consumption. Using a patented sensor system and proprietary algorithms, EthyloKey analyzes ethanol vapors at the skin surface and provides indicative, real-time guidance to help users evaluate their situation before driving.

EthyloKey is designed as a prevention and awareness tool, not as a certified breathalyzer, medical device, or law-enforcement instrument.

How It Works

  • Capture
     Ethanol vapors emitted through the skin are captured within a controlled micro-volume.
  • Detection
     Specialized gas sensors analyze the concentration of ethanol vapor.
  • Interpretation
     Proprietary machine-learning algorithms translate these signals into indicative alcohol-awareness feedback, delivered in seconds.

Laboratory testing against certified breathalyzers has shown consistent correlation patterns, with a short detection delay compared to breath-based methods.

Smart, Connected & Adaptive

EthyloKey connects via Bluetooth to a companion mobile app (iOS & Android), enhancing the experience with:

  • Alcohol awareness history 
  • Predictive alcohol curve visualization 
  • Safety reminders 
  • Multi-user profiles 
  • Adaptation of legal reference thresholds based on the user’s country or location

This connected approach allows EthyloKey to remain flexible in a world where alcohol regulations vary globally.

Design & Specifications

  • Dimensions: ~40 mm diameter × 15 mm height (1.6 in × 0.6 in)
  • Weight: ~20–30 g (0.7–1 oz)
  • Materials: Aluminum housing, stainless steel, high-grade polycarbonate
  • Battery: Rechargeable coin-cell battery with wireless charging
  • Connectivity: Bluetooth for iOS & Android apps
  • Available Colors: Space Grey and Rose Gold 

 

 

Designed for everyday carry, EthyloKey features a miniaturized, pocket-friendly form factor and a sealed, cable-free charging system.

Why It Matters

Alcohol-impaired driving remains one of the most persistent and well-documented road safety issues worldwide. According to European road safety authorities, alcohol is estimated to be involved in roughly one quarter of fatal road accidents across Europe. In the United States, data from national road safety agencies shows that alcohol-impaired driving continues to cause more than 30 deaths every day.

Despite these well-known risks, voluntary use of personal breathalyzers remains extremely limited outside of enforcement or professional settings.

The gap is not awareness — it’s usability.

EthyloKey aims to help close that gap by making alcohol awareness intuitive, accessible, and stigma-free, encouraging people to pause and reflect before getting behind the wheel.

Founder Quote

“Alcohol awareness should be simple, intuitive, and part of everyday life – not a device people avoid,”
 says Jaime Alonso, CEO and co-founder of Ethylowheel.
 “With EthyloKey, we’re introducing a new approach to prevention – designed for real life, to help people make more informed decisions without friction or judgment.”

Kickstarter Launch

EthyloKey will make its global debut on Kickstarter on January 8, 2026.
Pricing will start at $159, with limited early-bird offers available for early supporters who want to be part of this new generation of alcohol-awareness tools.

Dell Introduces New Touch Monitor – Connectivity, Convenience, and Interactivity at your Fingertips

Dell has announced the introduction of the new Dell 24 Touch USB-C Hub Monitor (P2424HT) the world’s first 23.8-inch touch monitor with ethernet connectivity so that users never have to worry about unstable network connections again.

This new monitor is designed to deliver a clutter-free, interactive experience that doubles as a productivity hub—regardless of whether it is being used in bustling retail environments to efficient warehousing setups, and from the comfort of home or at the heart of the office.

Intuitive Experience

Users will enjoy interactivity with up to 10-point touch, meaning you can easily annotate, zoom, flick, swipe, drag, pinch and tap with up to ten fingers on the screen at the same time.  And do all this while enjoying consistent, vibrant colors with 99% sRGB across a wide viewing angle enabled by IPS technology.

Furthermore, the ComfortView Plus feature helps reduce potentially harmful blue light emissions without compromising true-to-life colors.

Purposeful Design:

The touch screen monitor isn’t much without an ergonomic form.  This new monitor features an articulating stand design that allows users to seamlessly transition it from a standard desktop monitor to a downward 60-degree angle touch orientation for a more comfortable touch position. It also offers height adjustment, tilt, swivel, and slant functionality so users can tailor the position of the screen to their liking for the task at hand, while the protective cushions on the bottom edge protect against bumps when the stand is fully compressed.

Easy & Comprehensive Connectivity:

Single cable USB-C connectivity offers up to 90W power delivery, while RJ45 provides stable wired Ethernet connectivity. Two quick-access USB ports have been moved to the side of the display so users have quick and easy connections to accessories, and this can also be covered to maintain a sleek look when not in use. Rounding out this excellent productivity hub, the display also includes built-in HDMI and DisplayPort.

This monitor is designed with the environment in mind, it comes in 85% PCR (Post consumer Recyclable) plastic and is ENERGY STAR®, TCO Certified Edge and EPEAT® Gold certifie, reinforcing Dell’s commitment to sustainability.

Key Features:

– Up to 10-point touch capability for seamless interaction.

– Vibrant colours with 99% sRGB and IPS technology.

– Comfort View Plus for reduced blue light emissions.

– Articulating stand design for ergonomic comfort.

– Single cable USB-C connectivity with up to 90W power delivery.

– RJ45 for stable wired Ethernet connectivity.

– Quick-access USB ports for easy accessory connections.

– Environmentally conscious design with PCR plastic and certifications.

Revolutionise your smart home with the LOQED Touch Smart Lock

Remember when we used to walk up to our car and use a key to unlock the door? These days, walking up to a car with your key still in your pocket will do the trick. Yet we still find using a physical key normal to let us into our home. Over the last couple of years many smart home solutions have been adapted into our homes, and just across the channel in the Netherlands, the LOQED Touch Smart Lock has been tried and tested on its home market and is now set to launch in the UK.

LOQED is committed to providing smart, secure, and convenient solutions for home access. Keyless locks have existed for some time, but what sets LOQED apart is that it is the first smart lock that opens and closes with one touch, while your smartphone remains in your pocket. You can even open your door with your knee or elbow for convenience while your hands are full. 

Forgot your phone or your battery has died? No problem. You can still unlock your door with a safe and secure personalised code. The smart lock runs on batteries for up to twelve months. Should the batteries die unexpectedly, you can jumpstart your smart lock with a 9-volt battery available at any local petrol station.

After locking himself out and paying for an expensive locksmith on several occasions, LOQED founder, Pierre van den Oord, had enough and wanted to exchange his old fashioned door lock with a more innovative solution. Together with friend and innovator, Jeroen van Oorschot, they began to develop the LOQED Touch Smart Lock in 2016. According to Statista 2023, 81% of Brits own smart home entertainment devices such as Bluetooth speakers and smart TVs, but only 30% own smart home security devices. Introducing the easy to use LOQED Touch Smart Lock with an eye-catching and robust stainless steel design, because what is a smart home without easy access?

CEO, Pierre van den Oord says: “Locks that open when a smartphone is nearby often aren’t accurate. These would open, for instance, when you’re still parking your car, or coming in through the back door. Our lock knows whether you’re inside or outside and doesn’t make that mistake thanks to geofencing and proximity detection on the inside and outside of the lock to ensure that this function works reliably.” 

 

The weak link in a front door is often the lock’s keyhole and cylinder which can easily be snapped by burglars. With LOQED, the original cylinder is completely replaced by a highly secure cylinder, removing the weak point and the need for a keyhole altogether. The lock has been awarded the highest achievable SKG*** certification. Combined with end-to-end encryption and digital signatures using the same standard as banks, hackers and burglars don’t stand a chance.

Send digital keys to friends, family and workers using the LOQED app, available for Android and iOS users. You can also easily assign and remove keys whenever you want, perfect if you own an Airbnb. The LOQED Touch Smart Lock can also be integrated with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant and many other smart home ecosystems. The Matter protocol is set to follow towards the end of 2023.

To celebrate the new product launch, the LOQED Touch Smart Lock is now available in stainless steel on Amazon with a 10% introductory offer of £269 which lasts for one month. RRP after this time is £299. 

For more information, please check out the website and watch the product introduction video below. 

Features of the LOQED Touch Smart Lock:

  • Easy one touch access
  • Easy set up (around 30 minutes)
  • Personalised integrated code access with a jump start connector as a safety net
  • Secure decentralised key storage
  • Highest 3 star SKG, EN 1303, and EN 15684 certification
  • Battery life up to 12 months
  • LOQED app connectivity for Android and IOS to check if door is locked and receive notifications when the door is opened
  • Send digital keys to friends and family via the app
  • Guests without access to the LOQED app can open the door with a link provided by owner
  • Set timers to automatically lock and unlock your door
  • Set time schedules for staff and guests
  • Voice control with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant connectivity. The Matter protocol will also be available towards the end of 2023.
  • Get notified when the door is opened
  • Robust stainless steel design