Guest post by Tara Gale, Client Solutions Country Lead, Dell Technologies Ireland

The climate crisis impacts all of us, and we know that to hold a global temperature rise to less than 1.5°C, we need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions dramatically. Addressing the climate crisis requires breaking it down into small actions that add up to a big impact. We can all make simple choices to shrink our carbon footprint, including that all-important laptop purchase. Check out these eleven ways to live your best laptop life and reduce your carbon footprint.

1. Know your numbers

Do you know your carbon footprint? It’s the amount of greenhouse gases (GHGs) – including carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, and others – that you produce as you live your life. There are several great calculators out there that can help you calculate your carbon footprint, like Carbonfootprint.com. You may be surprised by your own footprint, so knowing it will be the first step in figuring out where you can make savings. Many brands will help you compare the carbon footprint of various models to further inform your sustainability-minded buying decisions.

2. Circularity at the centre

We normally think of recycling as a waste issue, but it’s also a climate issue. For example, a recycled aluminium can has a 95% smaller carbon footprint than making that same can from virgin aluminium.

So, before you buy a new laptop, consider how you might responsibly return, refurbish or recycle your old one. Depending on the brand of your laptop, you may be able to send it back to have it recycled. Some, like Dell, will collect your old electronic goods of any brand, in any condition, and recycle them for free.

3. Before you replace it, can you repair it?

Repair is essential to keep products in use longer and out of landfills, so it’s worth checking whether a laptop is designed with repair and recycling in mind. If a component is covered in adhesive and takes hours to disassemble, it isn’t as easy to repair and may not be able to be recycled at all.

Some brands provide customers with easy access to the resources, spare parts and support they need should they wish to repair their products themselves. For example, some brands, like Dell, make it easy to access information online, including manuals and downloads that keep products performing. Publishing their parts list online means customers can order parts to conduct their own repairs. Dell has even created an augmented reality app that provides step-by-step part replacement instructions for almost 100 products for many customer-addressable issues.

4. Level up

Many people think about changing their computers to support the latest applications or games. Before buying new, check whether you can upgrade components like memory, storage, graphics cards, or the CPU to instantly extend your device’s usual lifespan.

5. Old is the new, new

If you have decided on a new laptop, why not consider refurbished? Going through an official refurb programme removes the uncertainty of buying through peer-to-peer websites. You can have peace of mind with a warranty that protects your device and your studies.

6. Lean, mean (sustainably built) machine

If buying new, what is it made of? There are lots of materials that can be recycled to create a new laptop. Recyclable and renewable materials, including tree-based bioplastic upcycled from the papermaking industry, reclaimed carbon fibre, post-consumer recycled plastic, and new bio-based rubber feet made from castor bean oil can all be used to create sustainable laptops now.

Our team at Dell uses recycled plastic in nearly every hardware product we make, and we’re expanding our use into more components throughout our devices. Up to 85% of the materials used in our monitors are made from recycled materials We have also reclaimed carbon fiber for several years now and it’s just a fantastic material to work with. This carbon fiber is leftover scrap material from the aerospace industry and we blend it w...

With increasing digitization, the threat of cyber attacks is also rising and so is the demand for IT security experts. According to the latest Risk & Cybersecurity Study by IT business Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), companies see the biggest challenge in cybersecurity not in the budget, but in the lack of professionals with relevant expertise. According to the study, half of European companies (49 per cent) plan to hire professionals with cybersecurity skills in the future, with that figure rising to two-thirds (65 per cent) in the US.

Skills shortage among top challenges for cybersecurity

Chief risk officers (CROs) and chief information security officers (CISOs) report in the survey that they have already had difficulty attracting (44 per cent) and retaining (42 per cent) talent with cyber risk and security skills in the past year.

The second biggest challenge according to the CROs and CISOs is a changing work environment with increased possibilities for remote work and the associated risks. For example, innumerable employees had to be given remote access to their employer’s systems and databases at short notice due to the pandemic and the resulting move to remote work. This opens up new points of attack for cybercriminals. Assessing security risks and quantifying their costs is the third biggest obstacle for the respondents.

Cybersecurity not a budget issue

Only tenth place in the ranking are budget constraints. The fact that the latter are affecting fewer and fewer companies is shown by the high level of willingness to invest: 52 per cent of European companies and 62 per cent of North American companies stated that they had increased their budgets for IT security since last year.

Commenting on the study’s findings, Gerard Grant, Director, Strategic Initiatives at TCS Ireland said “Keeping abreast of the most advanced tactics of cyber criminals is not a question of cost. Rather, the challenge lies in finding and retaining the right professionals with the required know-how.”

TCS employs over 1,100 people in Ireland across a range of high-skilled tech related roles. TCS operates a state-of-the-art Global Delivery Centre based in Letterkenny which includes an innovation lab and plans are now in place for building further business units, together with centres of excellence in cyber security and cloud services.

How companies ensure they have a recruiting edge

One measure alone can’t solve the skills shortage. “However, companies can help fill the skills gap by using external service providers for harder-to-staff work, such as 24/7 network monitoring, while growing talent internally by giving them exposure to not only the technical but the business aspects of cybersecurity,” says Gerard Grant. In addition, the study shows that the more frequently the board of directors engages in cybersecurity, the more successful the company is in finding and holding onto their top talent with cyber risk and security skills.

TCS’ study also finds that talent retention directly correlates with how a company stores its information. Cloud-positive organizations were found to have a slight advantage in retaining and recruiting talent with notoriously hard-to-find cyber skills, compared to those companies who think that on-premises or traditional data centre security is preferable to what is available via the cloud. In fact, embracing cloud platforms gives companies a five-point advantage in recruiting and retaining talent with cyber risk and security skills.

“As businesses look to keep up with rapidly evolving complexities in cybersecurity, the talent gap is widening,” said Bob Scalise, Managing Partner, Risk and Cyber Strategy, TCS. “Demonstrating a serious commitment to cybersecurity by sustained attention from senior leadership, funding, and process changes will be vital to recruiting and retaining top talent.”

The TCS Risk & Cybersecurity Study, published by the TCS Thought Leadership Institute, highlights the most pressing cybersecurity iss...

Pure Telecom, the Irish-owned high-speed broadband company, has announced the results of a survey of parents of children in primary and secondary school, which found that 28% of children’s homework now relies on the internet. However, the research found that internet access at home is hindering many, with 36% of parents reporting that slow or no broadband at home has, on occasion, left their child unable to complete online homework.

The online research, carried out by Censuswide on behalf of Pure Telecom, surveyed a nationally representative group of 252 parents of primary and secondary school children as part of a 1,001 person national study. Some 35% of parents admitted that on at least one occasion, their child has had to complete their online homework away from home due to poor broadband access.

The survey found that children in rural areas are more likely to be impacted by a poor broadband connection when it comes to carrying out their homework. According to their parents, some 40% of children have been unable to complete their homework due to issues with the internet, compared to 33% living in urban or suburban areas. Meanwhile, 38% have carried out their homework away from their home in order to access better internet, compared to 33% living in urban or suburban areas.

The survey also found that the majority of parents are satisfied that their child’s school is doing enough to broaden their digital learning. Pure Telecom’s research found that 72% of parents believe that their child’s school is providing sufficient eLearning opportunities for their child. Meanwhile, just 6% of parents report to be dissatisfied with the access to high-speed broadband at their child’s school.

Paul Connell, CEO, Pure Telecom, said: “In today’s digitally progressive society, the internet is integral to a child’s education. School programmes, and therefore homework, have become increasingly sophisticated, so it is extremely important that children across the country have access to high-speed broadband both at home and in the classroom.

“It is clear that the National Broadband Plan, along with the Government’s Schools Broadband Programme, are vital for the educational achievement of our youngest generations. We work with Ireland’s major network infrastructure providers, which allows us to provide broadband to almost every home, school and business in Ireland that has a fibre network. We look forward to being able to connect more homes with high-speed broadband as the National Broadband Plan continues to make progress and enriches the education of the digital leaders of our future.”

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Designed and delivered by teachers for teachers, a new education programme which seeks to inspire the next generation of scientists was today launched by AMBER, the Science Foundation Ireland Centre for Advanced Materials and BioEngineering Research at Trinity College Dublin.

The education programme, which includes courses tailored for age groups from infants to Transition Year students, has been developed by qualified teachers and piloted in schools to integrate STEM subjects into the broader school curriculum. All lesson plans and teaching resources are linked to curricular objectives. Additionally, as part of the programme, AMBER are offering cost-free co-taught sessions and visits from scientists to bring materials science to life in the classroom.

Speaking at the launch, Dr Amy Fahy, Primary School Teacher and Education Manager at the AMBER Centre, said the programme seeks to break down materials science for students and to inspire future scientists with solutions-focused activities.

“From climate change to the energy crisis, so much of what children hear about the scientific world might sound very complicated and gloomy so our programme is specifically designed to inspire and to equip them with the knowledge and confidence that they need to explore and address societal challenges.

“We wanted this course to be as practical and relevant as possible, that’s why many of the activities, from creating biodegradable plastics and exploring electricity and chemical reactions, are linked to sustainable development goals which our own AMBER researchers and scientists are working on right now.

“This programme will help our youngest generation to develop important 21st-century skills such as communication, collaboration, and critical thinking as well as the foundations of literacy and numeracy. Ultimately, we want to equip teachers across Ireland with the tools and activities that could unlock a passion and possibly a future career in science for their pupils.”

The AMBER education programme is available as a whole-school professional development course for primary and junior cycle teachers, STEM specialist teachers and for school management teams.

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The United States has been a world leader in artificial intelligence (AI) development and implementation, but it has lagged behind in regulating the technology. This is beginning to change; however, as American lawmakers have started to take notice of the potential risks posed by AI and are working on ways to address them.

One of the most prominent examples of AI regulation in the US is the Algorithmic Accountability Act, introduced by Senators Cory Booker and Brian Schatz in 2018. The bill would require companies to conduct audits of their algorithms to identify bias and discriminatory effects and to provide remedies for any such problems. The bill has received support from a number of tech companies and civil rights organizations, but it has yet to be passed by Congress.

In addition to the Algorithmic Accountability Act, there are a number of other legislative initiatives dealing with AI regulation in the US. For example, the Federal Trade Commission has begun investigating companies that use AI in their business practices, and Congress is considering a number of bills that would address issues such as facial recognition technology and “killer robots”.

As AI becomes increasingly prevalent in society, it is likely that regulation of the technology will continue to be a hot-button issue in the US. American lawmakers will need to strike a balance between protecting the public from the potential risks posed by AI and ensuring that the country remains a leader in the development and implementation of the technology.

In North and Central America, AI legislation is still in its early stages. The US has yet to pass any dedicated laws on the regulation of artificial intelligence, though a number of bills have been introduced in Congress. In contrast, Canada has taken a more proactive approach, passing the world’s first national AI strategy in 2017. This strategy includes a CA$125 million (US$93.6 million) investment in AI research and development, as well as a number of ethical principles for the use of AI.

In South America, Brazil has been at the forefront of AI regulation, with a dedicated law on the subject passed in 2018. This law requires all companies using AI to disclose their algorithms and give individuals the right to information about how they are being used. Chile has also taken steps to regulate AI, with a new law passed in 2019 that requires all companies using AI to register with the country’s data protection authority.

The regulation of artificial intelligence is a complex and ever-evolving area. As more countries around the world take steps to control the development and use of AI, it is likely that we will see a patchwork of different approaches emerge.

Overview of Legislation in America

The United States has been a world leader in AI research and development for many years. However, the country has only recently begun to seriously consider the implications of AI technology on society and the economy. Currently, there is no comprehensive federal AI law or regulations in America. Instead, AI policy is largely developed at the state and local levels.

One of the most significant pieces of AI legislation in the United States is the Algorithmic Accountability Act, introduced in Congress in 2019. If enacted, this law would require companies to conduct impact assessments of their automated decision-making systems. The assessments would need to consider factors such as fairness, accuracy, and bias. Companies would also be required to make their assessment results available to the public.

Several states have also enacted or are considering AI legislation. For example, in 2018, California passed the Artificial Intelligence Privacy Act, which requires companies to disclose information about the use of AI on customers’ personal data. And in 2019, New York City passed a law that prohibits landlords from using predictive analytics to screen tenants.

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We look at this positive and achievable initiative, which is explained in more detail by Hannah Lewis. See more about Mini-Forest Revolution Using the Miyawaki Method to Rapidly Rewild the World, on the Chelsea Green Publishing website here.

Mini-Forest Revolution Using the Miyawaki Method to Rapidly Rewild the World, reviewed

We face a deforestation issue globally, with many associated other risks and challenges triggered by removing global tree cover. Hannah Lewis clearly and effectively explains the method pioneered by Japanese botanist Akira Miyawaki, who died shortly before this book was completed. Miyawaki’s ethos was to conceive a practical, doable methodology, with locally appropriate and fast yielding results. It is an exciting and empowering approach to inspire people to feel they can do something about the issues of deforestation and to make a difference in their own lives and locales.

Hannah Lewis takes Miyawaki’s ideas and first explains what they mean, how to enact them. Then she also discusses examples of where it has already been done, and the impacts that have been achieved. There is a great photographic section with numerous before and after / during comparisons from all over the world. This helps to reinforce the ideas expounded in the book and also helps to remind us all that visual changes can start to emerge in three to five years or even less with the right mix of trees and care.

At a time when we face dire environmental issues we lose nothing by planting more trees, especially if they are locally sensitive to the area where they are planted, rather than merely monocultures of ill suited coniferous trees. This is a positive, practical and hopeful book, check it out.

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“Hannah Lewis describes a gift to a despairing world. . . . There may be no single climate solution that has a greater breadth of benefits than mini-forests. . . [and] can be done by everyone everywhere.”—Paul Hawken, from the foreword

For readers who enjoyed Finding the Mother Tree and The Hidden Life of Trees comes the first-ever book about a movement to restore biodiversity in our cities and towns by transforming empty lots, backyards, and degraded land into mini-forests. Author Hannah Lewis is the forest maker turning asphalt into ecosystems to save the planet and she wants everyone to know they can do it too.

In Mini-Forest Revolution, Lewis presents the Miyawaki Method, a unique approach to reforestation devised by Japanese botanist Akira Miyawaki. She explains how tiny forests as small as six parking spaces grow quickly and are much more biodiverse than those planted by conventional methods. She explores the science behind why Miyawaki-style mini-forests work and the myriad environmental benefits, including: cooling urban heat islands, establishing wildlife corridors, building soil health, sequestering carbon, creating pollinator habitats, and more.

Today, the Miyawaki Method is witnessing a worldwide surge in popularity. Lewis shares the stories of mini-forests that have sprung up across the globe and the people who are planting them?from a young forest along the concrete alley of the Beirut River in Lebanon, to a backyard forest planted by tiny-forest champion Shubhendu Sharma in India.

This inspiring book offers a revolutionary approach to planting trees and a truly accessible solution to the climate crisis that can be implemented by communities, classrooms, cities, clubs, and families everywhere.

“Lewis simplifies the science of planting trees in a manner that produces the maximum benefit.”—The Associated Press

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About Hannah Lewis

Hannah Lewis is the editor of Compendium of Scientific and Practical Findings Supporting Eco-Restoration to Address Global Warming, published by Biodiversity for a Livable Climate, a nonprofit environmental organization based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. She has worked in various roles related to building sustainable food systems, including as the Midwest region...

Photo provided to EOSDA by Alejandra Yépez Jácome. Article written by Vera Petryk, Chief Marketing Officer at EOS Data Analytics who explains how oil spills can be monitored more effectively using new technologies.

For centuries, indigenous people have been living at one with nature in the Ecuadorian Amazon rainforest — a biodiversity-rich place on our planet. These days, its flora and fauna are being damaged due to oil extraction, and indigenous people’s well-being is threatened.

Using satellites to monitor oil spills in Ecuador’s Amazon

In 2020, the country’s largest oil spill in 15 years happened. Almost two years later, the environmental disaster repeated. EOS Data Analytics talked with indigenous people about the 2020 incident and analyzed satellite imagery of one affected zone to assess the spill’s consequences.

Bad April

On April 7, 2020, OCP, SOTE, and Poliducto Shushufindi-Quito pipelines in the upper part of the Coca river burst after a landslide causing a spill of crude oil and fuel in the San Rafael sector, on the border between the Sucumbíos and Napo provinces. The oil soon washed downstream, polluting the Napo River (the Amazon’s tributary) and even reaching the Peruvian town of Cabo Pantoja.

After the spill: dirty water, toxic land

Native Amazonians living nearby the pipelines and using Coca and Napo river waters for daily needs faced the oil spill consequences immediately.

“The smell was very strong, and when we went to see the river, it was covered with oil. At first, we neither knew what to do nor where to go. The Napo river is our last water source; it’s crucial for people living on its banks,” says René Tapuy, trustee of the Río Indillama commune and a member of the Kichwa nationality.

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The spill leaves local communities without clean river water for everyday needs. On top of that, oil pollution negatively impacts the region’s biodiversity.

“Before the spill, several species of fish lived in the river. There is a specific month when the female bocachicos go to the lagoons to lay their eggs. That month, the Kichwa people were happy fishing. There were also fish that came down every 2–3 days. The difference is that there aren’t many fish anymore. Now you can only see a few fish, either dead or skinny,” notes Verónica Grefa, leader of the Kichwa community of Toyuca.

Contaminated indigenous lands overlap the Bajo Napo Key Biodiversity Area (KBA) — home to over 580 species of birds and animals, such as jaguars, zigzag herons, tyrant flycatchers, harpy eagles, lowland tapirs, and Amazon river dolphins. These species are already endangered due to deforestation and poaching for the wildlife trade. Oil spills aggravate the situation.

With around 15,800 barrels of oil spilled, the 2020 spill became the largest in the last 15 years. Alexandra Almeida of the environmental organization Acción Ecológica notes that 360 kilometers of rivers were polluted. According to the October 2020 report, water and soil samples taken on the Coca and Napo river banks had contaminants like hydrocarbons and heavy metals (e.g., vanadium, nickel, and lead).

For instance, one sample contained 191 times more lead than the norm. So, indigenous people from affected areas no longer had access to clean water and food even though the cleanup operations took place.

Satellite monitoring of oil extraction and transportation areas

Satellite-based monitoring of territories where oil fields are located and through which petroleum pipelines go allows learning about the state of infrastructure and the area of interest and timely spotting abnormalities. Based on the analytics results, oil companies and authorities can solve an emerging problem or evaluate the scope of damage to nature.

“Specialists can keep track of erosion-prone areas to know about risks to pipelines’ integrity in advance and take needed actions to avoid incidents. F...

Auxilion, a leading provider of digitally transformative IT services and solutions, has announced the results of a survey which reveals that Irish business leaders expect to invest an average of almost €750,000 (€747,071.21) in IT by the end of 2022.

The survey, conducted by Censuswide and involving 100 C-suite executives from enterprises across Ireland – showsthat almost half (48%) of Irish organisations are increasing their IT spend over the next 12 months.

In terms of their areas of focus during this period, Irish business leaders are prioritising sustainable solutions (41%), cloud environments (38%), automation (32%), business analytics (31%) and hybrid working practices (30%).

However, the study found that supply chain issues have caused challenges for 67% of respondents when resourcing technologies. In fact, a similar proportion (68%) have made recent IT decisions based solely on the current availability of technologies.

As a result of such issues, the survey found that some 58% of business leaders have purchased older technologies. This is despite 65% agreeing that purchasing older technologies will have an impact on the performance and life span of same.

Perhaps unsurprisingly, the study found that supply chain issues (33%) were cited as one of the biggest obstacles to successful IT strategy delivery. This was followed by changing workstyles (32%) and staff not having the knowledge to effectively use IT (32%).

The research also shows that 80% of Irish organisations currently outsource part or all of their IT needs to a partner, while two-thirds (66%) of business leaders agree they are looking to replace their IT partner or engage with a new one.

Philip Maguire, CEO of Auxilion, said: “Our survey shows that business leaders are compromising on their tech due to supply chain issues. Out of necessity and because of availability, organisations are opting for solutions that will only serve them in the short-term. In turn, this is hampering their long-term strategies and goals, while stifling digital transformation.

“While it’s not always about having the latest technologies, businesses need to ensure they are implementing the right solutions which will help them to innovate, thrive and grow – not just today but in the future. This means investing across the board, from technologies and partnerships to training and resourcing.

“If these elements are chosen carefully and work effectively, the chances of getting a return on investment via technology are maximised – something which is more important than ever in what continue to be uncertain times. What is certain is Irish companies need to continually adapt and invest in their digital strategy if they are to drive success for themselves and their customers.”

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Fitbit announced its next generation of wearables to help give you fitness, health and wellness tools to help you reach your goals. So whether you’re just starting out or love to dig into health stats, there is a device to fit everyone’s need.

Fitbit Irregular Heart Rhythm feature

Here’s a brief look at the new devices:

Sense 2 is our most advanced health-focused smartwatch with multiple days of battery life that helps you manage stress and track your heart health with sensors that can detect signs of atrial fibrillation through our ECG app and PPG algorithm (both FDA cleared and CE marked), heart rate variability, skin temperature and more. It also includes our new Body Response sensor, the first on-wrist continuous EDA (cEDA) sensor for all-day stress management. Sense 2 is available for €299.95. Find more detailed information here.

Versa 4 is a fitness-focused smartwatch that offers over 40 exercise modes, real-time stats, built-in GPS and Active Zone Minutes, plus Premium features like Daily Readiness to help you reach your activity goals. Versa 4 is available for €229.95. Find more detailed information here.

Inspire 3 is a fun, easy-to-use tracker that helps you stay on top of your health with 10 days of battery life. It’s a great entry-level device with a rich color display that can track important metrics at our most accessible price point. Inspire 3 is available for €99.95. Find more detailed information here

All devices include a six-month Fitbit Premium membership for deeper insights and guidance. Fitbit Premium, which is included with all new device purchases for six months, takes your experience even further with additions like Daily Readiness Score and Sleep Profile to dive deeper into your stats and progress, and over 1,000 workout and mindfulness sessions to keep your mind and body active.

Fitbit also announced that it is bringing a new heart health feature to Ireland, Irregular Heart Rhythm Notifications, following CE Mark approval. Fitbit’s mission has always been to help make everyone in the world healthier and with the introduction of this feature, it is continuing to innovate to make the invisible, visible, bringing new health and wellness metrics to users.

The Irregular Heart Rhythm Notifications feature is powered by Fitbit’s PPG (photoplethysmography) algorithm. The feature passively assesses your heart rhythm in the background while you’re being still or sleeping. If there’s anything that might be suggestive of AFib, you’ll get notified via the Fitbit app so you can talk with your doctor for a more informed discussion and assessment.

See here for more detailed information on the feature and the technology that powers it.

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Jump into the heart of the action with the JBL Quantum 910 Wireless headset. Free from wires and restrictions, the latest addition to the JBL Quantum line-up features advanced head tracking for the ultimate immersive gaming experience.

It’s time to gain the upper hand. The JBL Quantum 910 Wireless headset puts you in the centre of every game, with the JBL QuantumSPHERE360™, JBL QuantumSPATIAL 360™ and integrated head tracking. Built-in sensors precisely track the tiniest of head movements for a next level sound placement and immersive in-game audio experience.

Hear every footstep and precisely locate enemies as sounds appear in a 3D, 360o space, giving you the competitive edge. Next-gen 360-degree room emulation and JBL Quantum SURROUND replicates the sense of space within virtual worlds more realistically, allowing for full game immersion.

“Being truly immersed in a game is the most thrilling part of gaming and audio plays a vital role in this. It is amazing how 3D audio can create an immersive experience; however, it is pointless if it is not combined with accuracy.

“For our JBL Quantum headsets, our proprietary algorithms allow gamers to experience virtual worlds in added dimensions and with pinpoint accuracy, outperforming the most popular surround sound technologies available for gaming headsets today. In the JBL Quantum 910 Wireless, we have used proprietary algorithms and integrated head tracking sensors that enable gamers to detect sounds and movements around them like never before.” Alfredo Fernandez Franco, Senior Director of Immersive Audio, HARMAN.

Leave distractions from the real world behind with powerful active noise cancelling and concentrate on what really matters with JBL’s legendary sound quality. Use the flip-up-to-mute boom microphone for supreme voice clarity, taking multiplayer games to a whole new level.

Compatible with all lifestyles and platforms, simply connect the headset to your PC, console or mobile. 2.4 GHz wireless low latency connection and JBL QuantumSPHERE 360™ ensures you have a competitive edge on the PC. Prefer PlayStation or Nintendo Switch? Connect your headset and instantly be in the centre of every game with JBL QuantumSPATIAL 360™.

On the move? Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity and active noise cancelling provides an immersive on-the-go gaming experience, even in the noisiest environments. Don’t run out of juice mid-game – top up the 39 hours of battery life with play and charge using the USB charging cable for unlimited gaming sessions.

The JBL Quantum 910 Wireless is on show at the JBL Quantum booth of Gamescom from 24th to 28th August. It will be available from mid-September here.

Features of the JBL Quantum 910 Wireless:

– Dual Spatial Audio: JBL QuantumSPHERE 360™ and JBL QuantumSPATIAL 360™ audio with integrated head tracking. Experience the very best spatial surround sound solution on PC (JBL QuantumSPHERE360 & Head Tracking) and PlayStation (Head Tracking) via the USB-C wireless connection

– 2.4GHz low latency wireless connection with USB-C and USB Type A adaptor included in the box

– 5.2 Bluetooth wireless connectivity & 3.5mm jack included in the box

– Up to 39 hours of battery life

– Play and charge via USB charging cable for unlimited gaming sessions

– 50mm HARMAN custom hi-res certified drivers

– Active Noise Cancelling technology for gaming

– Flip-up-to-mute boom microphone with echo & noise suppression

– Compatible with the JBL QuantumENGINE PC software

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