Experts say this is just “a tip of the iceberg” because 63% of cards came bundled with other private information.

Even though banks and other financial institutions do a lot to protect their customers from payment card fraud, criminals still find their way into victims’ wallets. The newest research by NordVPN analyzed 6 million stolen payment cards found on the dark web. Two in three cards came bundled with at least some private information, such as an address, phone number, email address, or even Social Security number (SSN).

As many as 11,536 (0.2%) analyzed payment cards belonged to the Irish, making Ireland the 24th most affected country globally. Researchers also estimated that the average price of Irish cards on the dark web is €5.31 (global average – €6.37). Irish payment cards are prone to fraud: According to NordVPN’s card fraud risk index, on a scale from 0 to 1, Ireland’s payment card fraud risk index is 0.62.

“The cards researchers found are just the tip of the iceberg. The information sold alongside these cards makes it much more dangerous,” says Adrianus Warmenhoven, a cybersecurity advisor at NordVPN.

“In the past, experts linked payment card fraud to brute-forcing attacks — when a criminal tries to guess a payment card number and CVV to use their victim’s card. However, most of the cards we found during our research were sold alongside the email and home addresses of their victims, which are impossible to brute force. We can therefore conclude that they were stolen using more sophisticated methods, such as phishing and malware.”

Identity theft through payment card fraud

By selling the database analyzed in the research, cybercriminals could earn more than €16.8 million in total. If purchased, these payment card details could net criminals much more than they originally paid for them.

6,000 payment cards for sale included their Irish owners’ home addresses, 4,000 included telephone numbers, 3,000 included email addresses, and around 150 cards included their owners’ date of birth.

If a data breach or hack exposes users’ card details as well as their addresses and other personal information, it can lead to identity theft. Once the attacker has obtained the victim’s name, home address, and email address, they may even abuse legal methods (such as using the GDPR’s right to access for more personal information) in furthering the identity theft scheme or committing other malicious activities.

United Kingdom — the most affected country in Europe, Ireland is 9th

The United Kingdom was affected, with 164,143 payment cards stolen, making it the third most affected country in the world and the most affected country in Europe. France was the second in Europe and the most affected country in the European Union, with almost 100 thousand payment cards stolen. Italy ranked third in the list of most affected European countries and second in the list of European Union countries.

Ireland came 9th in the list of the most affected European countries.

Malta, Australia, and New Zealand at the top of the risk index, and Ireland in the 30th place

Based on their findings, NordVPN researchers have calculated the risks posed by credit card theft and related cyberattacks to residents in 98 countries. Malta, Australia, and New Zealand came at the top of the risk index, and Ireland came in 30th place.

Russia had the lowest risk score, and China was 3rd from last. These findings seem to confirm prevailing hypotheses regarding the location of large-scale hacking operations and the purposeful targeting of Anglo-European countries.

58.1% of stolen cards issued in the US

Over half of the 6 million stolen credit card records analyzed came from the US, most likely due to its high rates of card penetration, sizable population, and strong economy. However, stolen US cards commanded a comparatively low price (€6.24 as opposed to the €6.37 global average) on dark web marketplaces — the most valued cards (at €10.5 on average) were from Denmark.

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Anyone can become an asteroid hunter thanks to a new program launched by astronomers at the University of Arizona Lunar and Planetary Laboratory. As part of the NASA-funded Catalina Sky Survey, the scientists created an online portal that opens their mission – the discovery and identification of space rocks that regularly visit Earth’s neighborhood – to the general public.

While gazing up at the night sky with the naked eye, one might see stars, planets and the occasional airplane. What one usually won’t see, however, are asteroids and comets – lumps of rock tumbling through space – left over from the formation of our solar system about 4.6 billion years ago. Because of their origin, these space objects might hold clues about the formation of the sun and planets, scientists believe.

Astronomers want your help hunting for asteroids

Through the new portal, scientists from the Catalina Sky Survey will share potential asteroid and comet detections from their ground-based telescopes with anyone with an internet connection. Even amateurs can help scientists find unknown objects in the solar system as they click through and pore over high-resolution, telescope snapshots of the sky that scientists haven’t been able to look at.

“I thought it would be great if people could do what we do every night,” said Carson Fuls, a science engineering specialist for the Catalina Sky Survey who heads the project. “We see this website as throwing open the doors: Do you want to look for asteroids, too? If so, come on in.”

To begin asteroid hunting, participants must create an account on Zooniverse, an online platform for people-powered research. Through the website, volunteers without any specialized training or expertise assist professional researchers from various fields. In the case of the public asteroid detection portal, a basic tutorial will have participants picking out moving asteroids from pictures in no time.

Participants look at sets of images of the night sky taken by one of the Catalina Sky Survey telescopes. Each image set contains four exposures taken six or seven minutes apart. The pictures are noteworthy because software spotted a moving speck of light from one image to the next, which may or may not represent the light reflected from a faraway comet or asteroid.

The task for the amateur asteroid hunter: Decide if the identified speck of light in the images looks like a genuine celestial body or, rather, is a false detection resulting from inconveniently timed “twinkles” of the star-studded background, dust on the telescope mirror or other causes. After answering by clicking a “yes” or “no” button, the participant can either write a comment or move on to the next detection.

It is not necessary that people know the correct answer every time, said Catalina Sky Survey director Eric Christensen. Rather, the system relies on strength in numbers.

“With enough people participating, you can establish a general consensus, so there’s less margin of error.” Christensen said.

The Catalina Sky Survey operates up to five large, powerful telescopes each night in their quest to keep track of over 1 million lumps of flying rock with diameters ranging from the length of a school bus to the width of Arizona. Initially, the images in the portal will come from their G96 telescope atop Mount Lemmon, just north of Tucson. The diameter of the telescope’s primary mirror is approximately 5 feet, and it can usually survey the whole Northern Hemisphere night sky in about a month.

“The number of asteroids we detect per night with our telescope really depends on the weather or where we are in the lunar calendar,” Christensen said. “On clear nights, the database matches tens of thousands of candidates to known asteroids based on their motion, speed and position in the sky.”

While the lab’s software detects and records all asteroid sightings, Catalina Sky Survey is a NASA-funded project with the mission of specifically tracking and discovering near-Earth objects,...

Vodafone Ireland has been recognised as Ireland’s best network for the eighth consecutive year for its mobile services. Achieving ‘Best in Test’ by umlaut, part of Accenture, Vodafone scored highest above its competitors across the categories of; ‘Best in Reliability, ‘Best in Voice’ and ‘Best in Crowd-sourced Quality’ and number one overall, nationwide with a 40-point margin.

The recognition comes as Vodafone continues its extensive network modernisation programme. The company invested €300 million over the last three years with another half a billion to be invested over the next five years to enhance services for customers in relation to improved call and text reliability, Superfast 4G, 5G and wider high-definition voice coverage.

The programme will also support the phased transition of Vodafone’s entire 3G service onto its stronger and more sustainable 4G and 5G network, providing customers with Ireland’s most reliable network experience across the country.

In addition, Vodafone is investing significantly in its ‘smart networks’ programme to use innovative, sustainable and creative methods to reduce its network energy usage and optimise the connectivity experience, even as data usage continues to increase at an unprecedented rate. The Irish business was one of the first of Vodafone’s markets to roll out a new Intelligent Energy Management System across its 4G network, reducing energy consumption by 10-15%.

Amanda Nelson, CEO, Vodafone Ireland, said: “We are delighted to have achieved ‘Best in Test’ for the 8th year in a row. The recognition is very much aligned with our ambition to provide the best and most reliable level of network coverage around the country for our customers, so we are thrilled to be receiving this award once again. Umlaut’s methodology really focuses on the customer experience and for that we are truly proud to be “Best in reliability” in Ireland. That said, our work is never done, and even in challenging times for the industry we are continuing to invest to futureproof our network using smart technologies and solutions to the benefit of all our partners and customers.”

Umlaut’s methodology comprises of a 5,206 Km drive and walk test across five cities 22 towns and all major roads with 10k voice calls and 70K data sessions, which equates to 44% pop coverage. The crowd source data is even more extensive with 98% of the population covered and an area of 61.098 km2 tested, measuring the true customer experience across a very wider population coverage.

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HCS, a leading business IT, security and telecoms company, announces that it has transformed Kildare and Westmeath based O’Sullivan Accountancy’s IT and telephony by transitioning it away from in-office servers and phone system to a cloud-based service. This move means that O’Sullivan Accountancy can seamlessly access all client data and information from any location, ensuring faster client services, and increased security and business resilience to help empower their business growth.

Founded in 1993, O’Sullivan Accountancy provides a full financial service to clients, including bookkeeping, payroll, taxation, forensic accounting as well as company set-up and buying and selling of businesses. They cater to sole traders, partnerships and limited companies, and service a wide variety of sectors. The company has grown strongly in recent years and has ambitious plans to further expand.

To achieve growth objectives in a compliant, user-friendly and cost-effective way, O’Sullivan Accountancy wanted to upgrade their cumbersome office-based server system to a flexible and ultra secure cloud-based solution. They also wanted a modern voice over internet (VOIP) system to replace their dated and limited analogue phone system. HCS designed and implemented a highly secure solution based on technology such as Microsoft Cloud PC and Microsoft Azure, to migrate O’Sullivan Accountancy’s entire technology operations and software to the cloud.

O’Sullivan Accountancy’s greater output capacity has allowed the company to expand its client base. By investing in cloud-based solutions, the company has found a cost-effective solution that does not require additional spend on software, people or server replacement. As a result, the company has reduced operating expenses and the system is predicted to pay for itself within a year.

TJ O’Sullivan, Managing Director, O’Sullivan Accountancy, said: “The implementation of a cloud-based system with multiple layers of security has revolutionised our service, enabling faster and more secure access to client data from any location. The solution boosts efficiency and speeds up business and service processes. This increased efficiency applies to all functions, allowing employees to work from the office or remotely. The result is an increase in output per person and quicker client project turnaround times, which ultimately leads to greater client satisfaction.

“We are delighted with the Microsoft Cloud PC virtual desktop which moves all the computing work to the cloud, and ensures a secure, portable and affordable solution that is ideal for hybrid workers. It significantly reduces maintenance costs and makes our computing a plug-and-play experience for users. We are also delighted with the positive impact it has had on our all-important energy consumption.”

“HCS has been a vital partner in our digital transformation journey, ensuring the security of our operations and customer data. The transition was seamless and any issues we’ve encountered have been promptly and efficiently dealt with to our complete satisfaction. We’re delighted with their exceptional service and support and look forward to continuing our partnership.”

Gary Frehill, Head of Cloud Solutions, HCS said: “The O’Sullivan Accountancy team had a great vision. They understood that they could build a significant competitive and client service edge by migrating to an innovative all-cloud service. In doing so, they have transformed themselves into one of the most cutting-edge, productive, secure and scalable accounting practices in Ireland. We are thrilled to see the results and hear that their clients are very happy with the increased speed and flexibility of the service provision, and their employees are delighted with their increased work-life balance.

“The security and energy efficiency of this cloud solution is breathtaking. Microsoft has invested €1 billion in the security of its cloud, with customer data monitored by 3,500 security experts who watc...

I have an acquaintance who could talk/bore for Ireland. They never draw breath and allow anyone the opportunity to respond. It’s infuriating.

Nowadays, we’re inclined to say that a person like this is on some spectrum or other.

In the past, they were simply bad-mannered or full of their own importance, or both, perhaps?

Someone to avoid!

Lots of business presentations I sit through are on the spectrum of boring and dull, all about the speaker or their business, with little thought given to the listener.

Here is my best advice as to how to prepare to be a more engaging and entertaining speaker at business meetings, or any other meeting for that matter.

When preparing the talk, concentrate on how you can help your audience.(Walk in the other person’s shoes)

Think of your presentation as a conversation and get your audience engaged and asking questions as quickly as practical. While ensuring you keep control of the conversation.

Ensure your talk ends by reminding your audience how taking your advice will benefit them.

If you have not struck oil in ten minutes, stop boring!

Imagine how wonderful it would be if business presentations were both Educational and Entertaining.

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The new plant-based chicken alternative is the brainchild of two meat-eating Kerrymen, Richard Sharp and Shane O’Connor. The pair teamed up with the idea of building a sustainable business that helps consumers to reduce their carbon footprint incrementally whilst still enjoying the great taste of BBQ chicken. They are asking people to try to ditch meat for one night a week.

O’Connor, a former BBC producer, describes himself as a meat-eating, BBQ-loving foodie who is trying to take a healthier and more sustainable approach to his diet. Sharp, a former International Sales Director in pharmaceuticals and recruitment, feels this is the right time, the right product and in the right market,

“According to the CSO, Irish people are eating more and more chicken. In 2021, 42% of the total meat eaten by Irish consumers was poultry, followed by pork at 34%, beef & veal at 21% and mutton at 3%. We know that customers want healthy alternatives that are good for the environment. We are offering them that, with an alternative that tastes like chicken but is helping them to contribute to global sustainability.. even if they only eat it once a week!”

Launched just 8 months ago, the Seriously Sound plant-based chicken alternative is already available in three of Ireland’s largest supermarket giants, Aldi, Dunnes and Supervalu as well as a number of independent retail outlets.

The Kerry-based start-up may be new, but the idea itself has been cooking in the mind of its foodie co-founder, Shane O’Connor, for 10 years!

“I believe in creating healthy food that tastes great, is good for us and is good for the environment. The Seriously Sound Food Co and our new plant-based chicken alternative ticks all those boxes. We are tapping into a market that is growing exponentially. We are not preaching to people to ditch meat entirely, but rather take incremental steps by going meat-free once a week.”

The company has launched a healthy and tasty chicken substitute at a time when a recent survey of 4,000 Irish people carried out by the EPA found that 35% of respondents chose meat substitutes over meat in the past year because they wanted to take action on climate change.

Produced in Ireland, this tasty new chicken alternative comes with a mouth-watering Carolina BBQ sauce inspired by the great BBQ evangelists of the Southern United States. Each bite has been created to tantalise the tastebuds and offer consumers a real healthy plant-based alternative – that tastes just like the real thing.

The Seriously Sound Food Co is supported by Enterprise Ireland and is currently growing their team in both Ireland and the UK. The inspiration for the product was born from company co-Founder Shane O’Connor’s love of all things BBQ,

“I would travel the Southern States of the US visiting BBQ shacks from Texas to Louisiana. I delved deep into BBQ culture, met with some of the worlds leading BBQ experts and tasted some of the world’s best meats. I knew we could create a plant-based alternative that retained all of the flavours of Southern-style BBQ chicken.”

Flexibility is a key characteristic of employment at Viatel Technology Group. The group’s strategy is to embed flexibility as a central pillar of their work culture and operations. The leading provider of cloud, cybersecurity and digital services is committed to creating a healthy and supportive working environment for its growing team of 310 employees.

CEO Paul Rellis explains that Viatel actively listens to its team, “Our people told us flexibility is a top priority, and we are responding. We have fully embraced hybrid work, with no mandated number of in-person days. Life isn’t ‘one size fits all’; each individual is empowered to work with their manager to find the balance that works for them and their team.”

“Many companies have backtracked on flexibility, returning in whole or part to traditional work practices and locations. In contrast, we are fully committed to embedding flexibility in our strategy, our culture and our operations. We are transforming our office spaces into regional hubs, with hot desks and collaborative areas for when colleagues choose to meet face to face.”

Hybrid working is just one aspect of Viatel’s flexibility initiatives; the technology group has also enhanced leave entitlements, and implemented a working from abroad policy to accommodate international team members.

Starting this month, team members can also take some extra time to themselves. Paul explains, “‘Flextime’ is part of our strategy to create a vibrant and dynamic workplace where our team can achieve their professional goals while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Time is our most precious resource, and we are giving everyone the chance to pursue personal interests; whether they be studying; volunteering; getting outdoors; spending quality time with loved ones, or simply relaxing. We’ll get back to work refreshed, reenergised, and poised to make an even greater impact.”

Viatel Technology Group successfully trialled a flextime initiative in 2022, when employees committed to a 100:90:100 model: receiving 100% pay for 90% of time while maintaining 100% productivity. The feedback was overwhelmingly positive. Participants rated Viatel 8.5 out of 10 as a flexible and supportive workplace, with 81% expressing their desire to maintain flexible working arrangements, reporting improved job satisfaction.

Harvard Business Review cites that initiatives that support work-life balance have been proven to promote productivity, reduce turnover, improve employees’ mental and physical health and can even boost organisational diversity. Paul concludes, “We believe flexibility benefits our employees, customers, and our business as a whole. Our focus is on fostering a happier and more fulfilled workforce, which will ultimately lead to greater success.”

Flexibility is just one of the many benefits offered by Viatel Technology Group which, in February, announced the creation of 50 new jobs; and has been shortlisted as one of Ireland’s best workplaces by the Tech Excellence Awards.

For more information, visit www.viatel.com/careers.

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Local water quality, sustainable food production, and the implications of AI for academic integrity are among projects being awarded funding under a new learning and teaching initiative for Technological Universities titled ‘N-TUTORR – Transforming Learning’, it was announced today.

The ‘Students as Partners in Innovation and Change’ funding grants have been awarded to 131 projects across the Technological University sector and have a total value of more than €650,000. Funded by the European Union—NextGenerationEU, N-TUTORR is coordinated through the Technological Higher Education Association (THEA), with support from the Higher Education Authority (HEA).

The projects involve collaboration between learners and staff, and focus on enhancing the experience of students at Technological Universities.

The funded projects, which are to receive up to €5,000 each in support and which are informed by the UN Sustainable Development Goals, include:

‘The Hurling Cú | An Cú Iomána (a universally designed performance of the skills of hurling set to Celtic music)’, Munster Technological University (MTU):

This project will see its team develop digital assets to celebrate the “Intangible Cultural Heritage” status awarded by UNESCO to Hurling in 2018. Featuring nods to both Cú Chulainn and warrior-queen Medb, signifying gender equality, the project aligns with an equality, diversity and inclusion theme.

‘University Greenhouse’, Atlantic Technological University (ATU):

For this project, the team plans to build a university greenhouse to enable students to grow and harvest fresh produce. The ATU Green Campus society will play an active role in promoting the use of the greenhouse. With experienced students and staff, non-experienced growers can gain first-hand experience when it comes to growing and managing food production.

‘Improving the Water Quality & Enhancing the Environmental & Amenity Value of Local Urban Streams’, Technological University (TU) Dublin:

This project aims to improve the water quality and enhance the environmental and amenity value of local streams on or near the TU Dublin Tallaght campus.

A citizen science project will examine levels of pollution; a cleaning-up project involving local community groups will remove litter from the streams and plant orchids; and a more scientifically advanced research project by final-year Pharmaceutical Science students on water contamination will test the water for specific metals and organic contaminants. The project aligns with the Tallaght Village Tidy Towns project and the TU Dublin Green Campus application for Green Flag status.

‘TikTok for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)’, Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT):

In this project, students from different disciplines will work collaboratively with staff to communicate the Sustainable Development Goals to both their peers and their wider communities by using the short video platform TikTok.

‘Promoting academic integrity in the context of disruptive technologies’, Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest (TUS):

This project will explore the impact on, and potential of, Chat GPT as a tool for learning and teaching in undergraduate psychology.

‘Green Microcapsule Development’, South East Technological University (SETU):

This project aims to develop a sustainable, eco-friendly alternative to microplastic beads, as a response to the recent ban on the use of microplastic in personal care products, due to concerns about its impact on marine life and the food chain.

‘Researching and developing an ecological-friendly print studio’, Institute of Art, Design & Technology, Dún Laoghaire (IADT):

This project will explore ecological, non-toxic printmaking and the setting up of an ecologically-friendly print studio with improved accessibility.

Announcing the N-TUTORR funded projects, Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris, TD, said: “I am delighted to announce the exciting enh...

Dell Technologies has unveiled new Dell APEX offerings across cloud platforms, public cloud storage software, client devices and compute. These additions to the industry’s most comprehensive as-a-Service and multicloud portfolio spanning data centers to public cloud and client devices, will help businesses operate and innovate faster through improved management and mobility of their applications and data wherever they reside.

“Our customers continue to look for a simpler technology experience to easily manage and access their assets and applications with predictable costs and greater flexibility,” said Chuck Whitten, co-chief operating officer, Dell Technologies. “That’s where Dell APEX comes in. Now, Dell APEX spans the breadth of our portfolio to give customers greater freedom for technology to support businesses as their needs dictate – from PCs and IT on-premises to public clouds and edge locations.”

Dell APEX Cloud Platforms deliver consistent multicloud operations

Dell APEX Cloud Platforms are a portfolio of fully integrated, turnkey systems integrating Dell infrastructure, software and cloud operating stacks that deliver consistent multicloud operations by extending cloud operating models to on-premises and edge environments. Workloads can be placed in the optimal location based on desired performance, cost and security requirements with data mobility across a common multicloud storage layer.

Customers will be able to move data seamlessly between on-premises environments and Dell APEX Block Storage for Public Cloud deployments. Each system is designed to accelerate IT and developer productivity using familiar management tools and software-driven automated deployment and lifecycle management.

The cloud platforms are developed in collaboration with Microsoft, Red Hat and VMware:

Dell APEX Cloud Platform for Microsoft Azure enhances the Azure hybrid experience with full stack software integration and automated lifecycle management through Microsoft native management tools and extensive engineering collaboration between Dell and Microsoft. The platform is ideal for application modernization and delivers faster time to value of Azure based on Azure Arc-enabled infrastructure with consistent operations and governance across on-premises data centers, edge locations, and the Azure public cloud using Azure Arc.

Dell APEX Cloud Platform for Red Hat OpenShift simplifies container-based application development and management, wherever applications are developed and deployed, through full stack software integration and automation with the industry’s leading hybrid cloud application platform powered by Kubernetes. Customers can run containers and virtual machines side by side, natively within Kubernetes, with a unified experience for a wide variety of workloads, including AI/ML and analytics, with broad GPU support across any hybrid cloud footprint. This offering represents a deep engineering collaboration between Dell and Red Hat, using enterprise Kubernetes and backed by the world’s leading enterprise Linux platform, Red Hat Enterprise Linux.

Dell APEX Cloud Platform for VMware gives customers the flexibility to deploy vSphere on a fully integrated system with highly scalable, high performance Dell software-defined storage. This new offering joins Dell APEX Private Cloud and Dell APEX Hybrid Cloud within the broader Dell APEX portfolio to offer more choice for VMware customers on their multicloud journey.

“For more than a century, Xerox has continually redefined the workplace experience,” said Tino Lancellotti, chief information officer, Xerox. “Dell APEX has helped us optimize our multicloud strategy so that we can deliver software and services that meet the needs of the modern workforce.”

Dell APEX Storage for Public Cloud enriches the public cloud experience

Delivering on the promise of Project Alpine, Dell brings the performance and advanced software capabilities of its industry-leading enterprise data storage2 to public clo...

This includes the NOTE 30 Pro, NOTE 30 5G, and NOTE 30. This latest offering from Infinix features the brand’s hallmark charging capabilities, with an improved All-Round FastCharge solution that can reach up to 68W wired and 15W wirelessly. In addition, the NOTE 30 Series boasts a smooth and responsive 120Hz refresh rate display and an ultra-clear triple camera system with lenses up to 108MP. Furthermore, Infinix has partnered with JBL for upgraded tuned sound, and created Ultra Powerful Signal technology, offering users incredible performance and efficiency like never before on an Infinix device.

Infinix release new NOTE 30 Series

“At Infinix, we designed the NOTE series with the aim of providing users with a powerful phone that can keep them connected to the world, anytime and anywhere. To achieve this, we developed the first-ever All-Round FastCharge solution, which not only delivers speed but also ensures safety, intelligence, and flexibility. With this solution, users can take charge of their lives in all scenarios, 24/7. All devices have a premium display, ultra-clear camera, JBL-tuned sound system and advanced connectivity capabilities. We are confident that the NOTE 30 Series is a top choice for power users seeking an unbeatable value.” – Liang Zhang, Deputy General Manager at Infinix.

The Fast Charge Revolution

Infinix’s NOTE 30 Series comes packed with groundbreaking new charging innovations. The NOTE 30 Pro features 68W All-Round FastCharge, which can charge its 5000mAh battery from 1% to 80% in just 30 minutes 1 . It also supports a 15W wireless FastCharge, a first in its price segment. The NOTE 30

NOTE 30 5G support a 45W All-Round FastCharge which rapidly powers up the devices on the go. All models have unparalleled durability, exceeding the industry average by withstanding 1,000 full charging cycles while retaining 80% of their energy. The NOTE 30 Series introduces Infinix’s all-in-one solution for charging. Reverse Charge enables the device to work as a power bank for other devices in emergency situations. Bypass Charge filters the current to supply power directly to the main board, which controls the phone’s temperature, resulting in an average temperature drop of 2 degrees.

These advances in temperature control keep the device cool, allowing users to charge and play games simultaneously. The series also includes Intelligent Power E-IQ further advancing the charging experience with AI algorithms and security measures that protect users from overcharging. Finally, PD 3.0 is fully supported, allowing the charger to fast charge other smart devices alongside the user’s NOTE 30 Series device. The Perfect Companion for Mobile Entertainment

The NOTE 30 Series portfolio of devices features a 120Hz refresh rate display that benefits from Infinix’s Smart Refresh and Magellan Engine. These features enable the device to adjust its refresh rate based on the users scenario, providing a smoother experience while consuming less power.

Whether gaming or watching videos, the NOTE 30 Series display enriches the viewing experience. Moreover, all models include an eye-care mode with TUV Rheinland Certification, which protects user eyes during extended screen time.

Infinix’s NOTE 30 Pro offers a viewing experience like no other. The 10-bit AMOLED display has a peak brightness of 900 nits, a 5,000,000:1 contrast ratio, 1920Hz PWM Dimming, and 360Hz Touch Sampling Rate. This means users can expect a responsive, vibrant display in every situation. The ultra-thin bezels and stereo dual speakers, which are sound by JBL and certified by Hi-Res, make the NOTE 30 Series an industry standout for its audio capabilities.

Key Features

The NOTE 30 Series boasts an impressive 8GB+256GB of memory, with an Extended RAM technology upgrade of 8GB+8GB (equivalent to 16GB) for superior multitasking performance and storage capabilities. Running on XOS 13 built on Android 13, the NOTE 30 Series delivers a sleek user interface, new sound design and m...