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The Physical Internet: Dublin schoolchildren step inside Equinix data centre

As the primary school year drew to a close, Equinix, the world’s digital infrastructure company, hosted 4th class students from Scoil Ghráinne CNS in Phibblestown for a behind-the-scenes tour of Equinix’s DB3 data centre in Dublin.

Seventeen students, along with their teachers, met senior Equinix leaders to learn how data centres work and the impact that they have on the students’ daily lives. The education day gave the children the opportunity to walk inside the ‘physical internet’ and discover its far-reaching impact on their own lives, businesses, healthcare and more.

The class also learned about Equinix’s commitment to net zero and biodiversity. Among the initiatives discussed was Equinix’s participation in Digital Infrastructure Ireland’s Orchards in the Community project, which plants orchards for schools and other community organisations to encourage pollination. The children also learned about Equinix’s onsite beehives and bee habitats.

During the visit, the class worked in teams to design collages based on what they imagined the physical internet looks like. Later, Equinix team members took the schoolchildren and their teachers into the heart of the DB3 data centre for an exclusive tour.

Warren Delaney, Ireland Operations Director, Equinix, said: “At Equinix, we are committed to educating the communities around us about our role. For these young people, it is eye-opening to walk inside a data centre and imagine the parts of their daily lives that our industry makes possible. For some, it may even spark an interest in a career in technology. Having started my own career as an apprentice electrician, I know that there are many options and pathways into this industry via our apprenticeship and internship programmes in Ireland. It was fantastic to observe the students so engaged and eager to learn.”

EA SPORTS PGA TOUR, THE EXCLUSIVE HOME OF ALL FOUR MEN’S MAJORS AND ROAD TO THE MASTERS, AVAILABLE NOW WORLDWIDE

Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) launched EA SPORTS™ PGA TOUR worldwide for PlayStation5, Xbox Series X|S and PC via the EA App, Steam and the Epic Games Store. EA SPORTS PGA TOUR is the exclusive home of all four majors in men’s golf – the Masters Tournament, PGA Championship, U.S. Open Championship® and The Open. The game features 30 courses at launch, THE PLAYERS Championship and FedExCup Playoffs, the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) and all-new Pure Strike gameplay featuring ShotLink Powered by CDW. EA SPORTS PGA TOUR will also launch with Road to the Masters which incorporates challenges, online tournaments and gear tied to the Masters.

EA SPORTS PGA TOUR features the most accurate representation of Augusta National, from exact locations of its flowers and trees, bird sounds, as well as the newly redesigned hole 13 commonly known as “Azalea.” Within Road to the Masters, players can compete for a Green Jacket at the world famous Augusta National and participate in a variety of unique challenges including “Championship Moments” from the Masters, where they’ll complete quests inspired by the prestigious Tournament. Players can test their skills in exciting season-long online tournaments, earning Masters-branded rewards, and equipping their created golfers with official clubs and gear.

“From the outset, our goal was to provide golf fans a true-to-life experience that replicated the excitement and passion that real life players experience every week on the PGA TOUR, as well as the beauty and grandeur of the Masters at Augusta National,” said Cam Weber, EVP and GM, EA SPORTS. “As the only golf game with all four men’s majors featuring some of the most iconic courses and tournaments in the world and realistic gameplay powered by real-world golf data, we’re extremely excited about giving players the most realistic golf game in the world today.”

EA SPORTS PGA TOUR is powered by EA’s Frostbite engine and boasts 30 bucket list courses at launch such as The Old Course at St Andrews Links, The Country Club, Pebble Beach Golf Links and Torrey Pines, allowing players to experience some of the world’s most prominent golf destinations in stunning 4K like never before†. Meticulously crafted using drone technology, flight helicopters equipped with custom LiDAR scanners and Frostbite’s state-of-the-art Terrain Procedural Tools, each course is packed with details that fans know and love, even down to the clubhouses. The photogrammetry and scanners were also applied to create precise renderings of clubhouses, iconic vegetation, bridges, tee markers, rock formations, and other on-course elements offering players life-like visual experiences of their favorite courses. The full list of courses available at launch is available at the EA SPORTS PGA TOUR website.

The Pure Strike gameplay system, featuring ShotLink powered by CDW and TrackMan, allows players to feel like a pro golfer by incorporating fluid swing mechanics, innovative ball behavior and lifelike course dynamics. With a robust career mode, online modes for friends and competitive play, real-life pros including LPGA golfers and deep customization options, EA SPORTS PGA TOUR is the most content-rich entry in the franchise.

After the launch of EA SPORTS PGA TOUR, players can expect compelling content updates alongside golf’s biggest moments such as the Majors, FedExCup, and the Ryder Cup. New challenges inspired by current and historic golf moments will be added along with the 3-Click Swing mechanic and five new courses featuring the sites of the 2023 men’s majors including Oak Hill Country Club, The Los Angeles Country Club and Royal Liverpool as well as Olympia Fields and Marco Simone, site of the 2023 Ryder Cup. More information on these new EA SPORTS PGA TOUR content updates will be revealed later in 2023.

EA SPORTS PGA TOUR is packed with competitive content for players to experience in Career mode, including:

 

  • THE PLAYERS Championship and FedExCup Playoffs – The PLAYERS Championship and all three FedExCup Playoffs events will be in the game. Players can earn in-game FedExCup points in Career Mode for the opportunity to compete in the FedExCup Playoffs.

 

  • Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) and The Amundi Evian Championship – In partnership with the LPGA, EA SPORTS PGA TOUR players can compete at The Amundi Evian Championship for the first time ever in a videogame. Players can compete as some of the top women in the sport, create a female golfer in the overhauled Create-A-Player feature, and participate in a series of LPGA-themed challenges and other events. The golfing world’s Iona Stephen will also be joining the EA commentary team,  becoming  the first woman to appear in a golf videogame providing on-course broadcast commentary.

 

  • Your Career, Your Way – EA SPORTS PGA TOUR provides players with an RPG-like progression system on the Road to the Masters. As their golf game improves, the closer they’ll be to becoming a major champion. Players will be able to create and customize a golfer, develop their skills and master each course to attack every hole like a pro. For more information on the Career Mode in EA SPORTS PGA TOUR, watch the deep dive video and read the detailed blog on all the features.

 

  • Online Gameplay – Online game modes include Competitive play featuring simultaneous rounds with up to 16 players, as well as social and private matches for more casual experiences. Players can also play in a variety of timed tournaments for exclusive rewards.

 

EA SPORTS PGA TOUR New Gameplay Trailer Ahead of Launch + Road to the Masters Invitational from Augusta

EA released a brand new gameplay video for the upcoming EA SPORTS PGA TOUR, launching Friday, April 7 on Xbox Series X|S, PS5 and PC.

Featuring sports gaming content creator TheApexHound, the video showcases many of the incredible gameplay features that players will get their hands on when EA SPORTS PGA TOUR launches globally next week. Players will get a sneak peek at the famous Pebble Beach and Bay Hill courses, while witnessing an online multiplayer match also featuring producer Ben Ramsour. The playthrough showcases the upcoming game’s stunning, realistic visuals and state-of-the-art course mapping technology.

And, in case you missed it, Augusta National Golf Club announced last week that it will host the Road to the Masters Invitational, an invite-only live streamed event on Sunday, April 2 at 3:00pm PT / 6:00pm ET. Tune in to check out the first ever gameplay of the prestigious Augusta National and watch as celebrity participants compete in EA SPORTS PGA TOUR. You can find out more at the link here.

Google hosts guided walking tour of Dublin through a Google

Dublin is home to many undiscovered gems and this March Google Ireland is collaborating with Alternative Dublin on the very first Google Search Hidden Gems Walking Tour, to reawaken curiosity in Dublin with Google Search. Attendees on this free guided tour will discover the city’s unique culture and visit hidden locations across the city through a Google Lens. Google wants to help people explore with the help of Google tools they have at their fingertips.

The Google Search Hidden Gems Walking Tour will show guests how Google can make everyday life easier using Google Lens while exploring the city. Google Lens helps people search and explore what’s around us in an entirely new way. Using a photo, your camera or almost any image, Lens helps you discover visually similar images and related content, with Lens you can search what you see.

The tour will be led by Alternative Dublin, an artist collective that aims to inspire curiosity and introduce a lesser-traveled side of Dublin, away from the tourist trail. These experts in Dublin’s best kept secret’ will show guests a different side of Dublin using Google Search. Guests will be guided to eight different locations over three hours, discovering Dublin’s unique culture through Google Search. The tour will visit a host of locations including street art, historical buildings, thrift shops, street buskers, the perfect photo spots and end with a delicious meal and drink in one of Dublin’s hidden gems.

The Google Search Hidden Gems Walking tour will take place on Friday, 8th April 2022. All attendees will need is a smart phone and the Google App which is available to download on the Play Store or Apple Store. For more information and to reserve a place on this free tour, please visit Alternative Dublin via the link https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/google-hidden-gems-tour-tickets-305423458787. Please note that while tickets are free there are a limited number of spaces only.