Carefully engineered and designed, the Haptique RS90 represents a significant innovation, offering an unique fusion of functionality, elegance, and performance.

Supporting infrared, WiFi, and Bluetooth connectivity, Haptique RS90 seamlessly integrates with third-party smart home platforms and offers control over 3000+ commonly used devices via infrared.

“In today’s world, haptic technology serves as a vital bridge between the digital and physical realms, enriching user experiences with tactile feedback,” says Willis Desai, Founder & CEO of Cantata Communication Solutions.

The Universal Remote: Elevating Smart Living to New Heights

At the heart of the Haptique RS90 lies a great vision: to seamlessly unite and simplify the control of smart home devices. Operating across infrared, WiFi, and Bluetooth spectrums, this commendable device grants users unfettered access to their entire smart ecosystem with a single, intuitive interface. 

With support for over 3000 commonly used devices over infrared, the Haptique RS90 heralds a new era of comprehensive control.

User-Friendly Design: Redefining the Paradigm of Control

Built as a standalone IoT marvel, the Haptique RS90 seamlessly integrates with third-party IP systems, redefining the notion of effortless control. Its intuitive architecture transcends technical complexities, welcoming users of all proficiencies to indulge in the art of smart home orchestration, without the burden of convoluted setups or additional peripherals.

All-in-Control: Rediscovering the Art of Physical Interaction

In a world enamored with touchscreens, the Haptique RS90 pays homage to the timeless allure of physical buttons. Purposefully engineered and meticulously arranged, these tactile marvels offer a symphony of sensory feedback, elevating user confidence and satisfaction with each press. With a bespoke UI and intuitive layout, the Haptique RS90 delivers swift, one-touch mastery over entertainment and smart home realms alike.

Crafted by Masters: An Ode to Precision and Expertise

The Haptique RS90’s genesis is rooted in the collective wisdom of AV professionals intimately familiar with the intricacies of modern-day smart living. Guided by a relentless pursuit of perfection, the Haptique RS90 emerges as a testament to their unwavering commitment to excellence.

Empowering Users: Embracing Possibilities, Enabling Dreams

From seasoned professionals to ardent enthusiasts, the Haptique RS90 beckons all to unlock the boundless potential of smart living. With a cornucopia of customization options and pre-defined activities, users are invited to sculpt their digital domains with unparalleled finesse and flair.

Unrivaled Performance, Unparalleled Elegance

Crafted with precision and passion, the Haptique RS90 embodies the epitome of sophistication and durability. Born in the hallowed halls of WIPO l Hague, its sleek aluminum chassis exudes timeless elegance, while its Silver and Gunmetal Grey finishes stand as tributes to refined taste and discerning sensibilities.

Powerful Enough: High Performance from ARM SoC

The Haptique RS90 offers a high-performance processor with options for Quad Core or Octa Core ARM, providing users with robust computing power. The RS90 comes with 1 GB of RAM and 8 GB of flash memory, while the RS90X model upgrades to 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of flash memory. 

Both models support dual-band WiFi, with the RS90X capable of 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequencies. Bluetooth connectivity is also advanced, with the RS90 featuring Bluetooth 4.1 + BLE and the RS90X featuring Bluetooth 5.0 + BLE.

Fingerprint recognition and infrared reader capabilities are exclusive to the RS90X, enhancing security and control options. The devices support a variety of ways to operate, including a 3.2-inch touchscreen panel and 24 physical buttons, ensuring versatile user interaction.

Specifications

The Haptique RS90 is powered by a QUAD CORE ARM CORTEX A7 processor, while the RS90X utilizes an OCTA-CORE ARM CORTEX A53 processor. Memory options include 1 GB for the RS90 and 2 GB for the RS90X, with corresponding flash memory of 8 GB and 16 GB. WiFi support is robust, with the RS90 operating on 2.4 GHz and the RS90X supporting dual-band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. 

Bluetooth connectivity is advanced, with the RS90 featuring Bluetooth 4.1 + BLE and the RS90X featuring Bluetooth 5.0 + BLE. Both models include microphones for audio input and speakers for audio output, with ABS plastic backlit keypads and gravity acceleration sensors. 

The RS90X additionally supports fingerprint recognition and includes an infrared emitter and reader. Battery capacity is 2000mAh for the RS90 and 2400mAh with fast charging support for the RS90X. 

Display options include a 3.1-inch LCD capacitive touchscreen with 480×800 pixels for the RS90 and a 3.1-inch OLED capacitive touchscreen with 480×800 pixels for the RS90X. Both models feature USB Type-C ports for charging and firmware flashing, with supported systems including Android 8.1 for the RS90 and Android 12 for the RS90X.

Cantata focuses on delivering exceptional products and services, incorporating the latest advancements to meet customer needs. With a diverse product line enhancing leisure and comfort, Cantata ensures tailored solutions for every client. Committed to empowering customers, Cantata is set for ongoing innovation and growth.

Availability

Haptique RS90 is currently available for pre-order through a crowdfunding campaign. As an early bird supporter, the unit can be secured starting at €240. As the company exceeds its targets, prices will be subject to change.

With three adjustable stand versions available, including Universal White, White for iPad Pro 11”, and White for iPad Pro 12.9”, users can customize their viewing angle for optimal comfort and functionality.

Designed to meet the evolving needs of modern professionals, this multifunctional keyboard seamlessly integrates a touchpad, stand, and protective cover, offering a comprehensive solution for users seeking enhanced productivity and portability.

Key Features

• Keyboard & Touchpad Integration: Revolutionizing portable input, Fusion Keyboard 2.0 combines the functionality of a keyboard and touchpad into a single device, streamlining navigation and reducing desk clutter.
• Auto Mode Change Technology: The device provides a seamless transition between keyboard and mouse modes for enhanced workflow efficiency.
• Space-saving Design: Fusion Keyboard 2.0 combines the functionality of a keyboard and a touchpad into a single device, saving valuable desk space and reducing distractions.
• Portability: Its compact design and versatility make it easy to carry and use on the go, addressing the inconvenience of carrying separate input devices.
• Multi-OS Support: This feature allows connectivity with multiple devices across different operating systems.
• Reduced Clutter: By eliminating the need for separate input devices, Fusion Keyboard 2.0 reduces cable clutter and creates a neater and more organized workspace.
• Wireless Connectivity: Fusion’s Bluetooth 5.1 version reduces the need for additional cables and provides flexibility in connecting to multiple devices without physical limitations.
• Multi-touch gestures: The device also supports multi-touch gestures, and its design enables comfortable usage for both hands.
• Multifunctionality: The keyboard’s ability to seamlessly switch between keyboard and touchpad modes or offer additional features like gesture controls enhances user productivity and convenience, addressing the inconvenience of switching between different input devices.

Primary Benefit

• Wow Effect of Dynamic Touch Area: The integration of the dynamic touch area directly into the keyboard surface elicits a remarkable response, offering users an intuitive and seamless navigation experience.
• Portable and Space Saving: Designed with portability in mind, Fusion Keyboard 2.0 maximizes space efficiency without compromising on functionality, making it an ideal companion for users on the move.
• Multi-device and OS Compatible: With broad compatibility across various devices and operating systems, including iPad, Windows, and Android, Fusion Keyboard 2.0 ensures seamless integration into any workflow environment.
• Productivity Enhancement: By minimizing unnecessary movements through its innovative design and features, Fusion Keyboard 2.0 empowers users to achieve optimal productivity levels, enabling them to focus more on their tasks and less on peripheral setup.

Secondary Benefit

• Wireless Connectivity: Enjoy the freedom of wireless connection with a range of up to 33 feet, allowing for seamless interaction with your devices without being tethered by cables.
• Slim and Lightweight: With its sleek and lightweight design, Fusion Keyboard 2.0 offers unparalleled portability without compromising on durability or functionality, ensuring effortless mobility wherever you go.
• Long Battery Life: Experience extended usage with up to 60 hours of continuous typing on a single charge, minimizing interruptions and maximizing productivity throughout your day.
• Easy Switching Between Devices: Effortlessly switch between up to three devices with the simple press of a button, streamlining your workflow and eliminating the hassle of reconnecting peripherals.
• Scratch and Dirt Resistance: Built to withstand everyday wear and tear, Fusion Keyboard 2.0 is engineered with scratch and dirt-resistant materials, maintaining its sleek appearance and performance over time.
• Versatile and Smart Cover Protection: Enhance device protection with the versatile smart cover, safeguarding your keyboard from dust, scratches, and spills while doubling as a convenient stand for comfortable viewing angles.
• Magnetic Pencil Holder: Keep the stylus or pencil within easy reach with the magnetic pencil holder, ensuring quick access and secure storage when not in use.
• Stand Holder Providing Comfortable 63 Degrees Viewing Angle: Achieve optimal viewing comfort with the stand holder, offering a convenient 63-degree angle for prolonged use without straining your neck or eyes.

How does the Fusion Keyboard 2.0 work?

Fusion Keyboard 2.0 offers a unique twist on traditional keyboards, enhancing functionality and versatility for users.

The surface of the keyboard serves a dual purpose, seamlessly integrating a touchpad for intuitive navigation alongside standard keyboard functions.

With this innovative design, users can effortlessly swipe, click, and scroll without the need for a separate mouse, streamlining workflow and maximizing efficiency.

Compatible with a wide range of devices and operating systems, including iPad, Windows, and Android, Fusion Keyboard 2.0 ensures seamless integration into any tech ecosystem.

As long as a device supports Bluetooth 5.1, it is likely compatible with the Fusion Keyboard 2.0, offering users flexibility and convenience in device selection.

Furthermore, Fusion Keyboard 2.0 simplifies multitasking by enabling connections with up to three devices simultaneously.

Switching between devices is made effortless with a simple button combination (fn + device), providing users with seamless transitions between tasks and devices.

This intuitive feature enhances productivity and versatility, catering to the dynamic needs of modern users.

Specification

The keyboard is currently available for pre-order through a crowdfunding campaign. As an early bird supporter, the unit can be secured as follows:

With the overarching theme “Reinventing Together,” the event focused on showcasing the latest innovations and extending relationships with its stakeholders.

Hosting over 500 esteemed guests, the event offered hands-on experience with its latest products.

A key focus area during the exhibition was LG’s line-up of home entertainment products, which ranges from its televisions, audio and gaming products.

Commenting on the event, Mr. Il Hwan Lee, chief executive officer, LG MEA Region said:

“We design each product with the goal of enhancing the daily lives of our customers. This LG Showcase MEA 2024 event is a testament to this commitment, and we are proud to exhibit our flagship products today. Each of these home entertainment products are designed with practical innovations while keeping customer use-case requirements at heart, which aligns with our goal of creating a better life by elevating everyone’s entertainment experience and the interior of their homes.”

During the event, LG brought to the region its latest innovations in OLED technology; including its flagship 97-inch LG SIGNATURE OLED M, the world’s-first consumer TV with Zero Connect technology which enables the transfer of 4K video and audio, wirelessly at 120Hz.

This iconic feature resolves all cable management nightmares and allows for an uncluttered space by having all devices connected to the Zero Connect Box and positioned away from the TV.

Also featured during the event is LG’s innovative StanbyME Go, the 27-inch FHD smart screen that boasts a unique carry bag design, that allows users to easily with them on-the-go.

It keeps mobility in mind with its unique design and a built-in battery that lasts up to three hours of screen time. It comes with various connectivity options such as wireless mirroring and NFC, which can be activated with a simple tap.

The screen itself also rotates, giving users the option of a vertical or horizontal orientation. In addition to the streaming options, screen is also ideal for listening to music with its turntable skin or for playing chess with the pre-installed Chess game.

Customers can also control the unit through voice control, even from a distance. The unique design of the StanByME Go promises enhanced durability, keeping the screen safe from bumps, temperature fluctuations, low pressure, dust, salt fog and vibrations.

During the course of the event, LG also showcased its latest LG webOS which brings to the table a completely revamped home screen with wider title cards and smoother tiles for categories such as Game, Music and Home Office.

The smart operating system, now celebrating its 10^th anniversary, expanded into 300 TV brands and 3,500 content partners, including local partners and has an active user growth increase in the MEA region by 20 times.

LG also showcased its new α (Alpha) 11 processor that will be used in its flagship TVs, one that will deliver powerful AI capabilities and enhance the overall viewing experience.

This new processor, is four times more powerful than its predecessor and will refine clarity, color and sharpness, as well as providing a 70 percent improvement in graphics performance and a 30 percent faster processing speed.

LG displayed its range of XBOOM speakers which deliver bold and loud sounds with strong bass and massive sound.

For instance, the LG XBOOM XL9T, the most powerful-in-class party speaker, produces immense sound of 1000W with booming base and high notes.

Additionally, the pixel art and multi color ring lights further step up the party. Its smaller variant, the LG XBOOM XL5S with a 200W output for powerful party music, complete with the series’ iconic party lighting.

Amongst these audio products, LG presented their portable speakers, such as the XBOOM Go XG8T, a 120W speaker with 15 hours of battery life.

This on-the-go speaker not only packs a powerful punch in audio but can also boost sound further and turns up the party with its studio light feature.

Also on display were the LG XBOOM Go XG7Q and the compact XG5S with a 30W output and 20W output respectively, which comes in a unique design with ambient lighting, perfect to set the mood. It is also IP67 rated, making it the perfect musical companion for the outdoors.

Additionally, LG showcased the LG TONE Fit TF7, which focuses primarily on comfort, convenience and immersive sound.

The LG TONE Fit TF7 offers a superior fit for fitness enthusiasts, ensuring customers can focus solely on their workout without any distractions.

Featuring a patent-pending skirt shape hook, these earbuds offer optimized fit and usability for various outdoor activities.

Apart from its superior sound quality, these earbuds are also focused on health, with the UVnano technology integrated into the earbuds’ cradle actively sanitizes the ear gel surfaces, creating a more sanitary listening experience.

LG Electronics also showcased the LG CineBeam Q, the much awaited, stylish and smallest 4K portable projector from LG.

This mighty 4K laser projector not only delivers stunning picture quality, but also a range of streaming features, while its minimalist design fits into any home design ethos.

This was all be topped off with LG’s innovations in monitors, with the new LG UltraGear OLED gaming monitor and LG MyView Smart Monitor.

The latest lineup of LG UltraGear OLED gaming monitors is a true testament to LG’s commitment to the gaming industry. Available in sizes of 32-inch (model 32GS95UE), 34-inch (model 34GS95QE) and 45-inch (model 45GS95QE), these OLED gaming monitors are the pinnacle of gaming displays, bringing in a true immersive experience.

The new 32GS95UE, the world’s first VESA certified Dual Mode gaming monitor, which enables it to switch between 4K (3840 x 2160) up to 240Hz and Full-HD (1920 x 1080) up to 480Hz with one simple click.

It also comes with a range of other features such as the LG’s Pixel Sound technology, which projects sound directly from the display using vibrating film components built into the monitor itself.

Meanwhile, the LG MyView Smart Monitor, a must-have for productivity and entertainment even without having to connect to a PC, was showcased alongside.

Available in sizes of 27-inches with FHD and 32-inches with 4K resolution, these smart monitors pack in LG’s webOS software along with support for AirPlay 2, ScreenShare and Bluetooth.

Designed for multi-tasking, this monitor will allow you to do your daily work, control home gadgets and even stream your favorite content, all from one display.

Also, the 27SR50F is available in four color options (beige, pink, green) to cater to various tastes and seamlessly blend into any interior design.¹

What’s more, LG unveiled the LG MAGNIT (model LSAL006), a stunning 118-inch, 4K (3840 x 2160) resolution Micro LED display.

Delivering unparalleled picture quality through the brilliance of Micro LED technology, the LG Electronics MAGNIT allows customers to enjoy complete viewing immersion in the comfort of their own spaces, be it personal or professional.

This synergistic alliance functionally introduces VIPASO, an innovative solution comprised of two distinct applications: a consumer app and a merchant app, on Interswitch’s platform, starting in Kenya, with progressively rapid regional adoption expected.

The applications seamlessly operate between a smartphone/feature phone (consumer) and a smartphone/feature phone (merchant) or between a smartphone/feature phone (consumer) and an Android Point of Sale terminal (merchant).

The VIPASO solution utilizes Bluetooth low energy connectivity and offers an alternative payment method for consumers in scenarios where traditional card or mobile phone payments are inconvenient or hindered by unreliable internet connectivity.

The solution not only addresses operational inefficiencies but also aligns with the overarching goal of enhancing financial inclusion in the East African market, offering a reliable, accessible, and efficient payment solution for businesses and consumers alike.

VIPASO’s integration with Interswitch marks a significant leap towards bridging gaps in the payment industry, setting a new standard for secure, convenient, and inclusive financial transactions in the East African region.

“As a strategic response to evolving challenges, this collaboration not only fortifies the security of financial transactions but also underscores Interswitch’s commitment to fostering digitalization and financial inclusion in Kenya”, said Romana Rajput, Interswitch Country General Manager for Kenya. “The VIPASO solution reflects Interswitch’s dedication to being a catalyst for industry innovation, adapting to changing trends, and meeting the evolving needs of customers in the pursuit of reliable solutions for financial inclusion.”

“We are honoured to partner with Interswitch in East Africa on our mission to make VIPASO technology available to everyone, everywhere.”, said Matthias Horvath, CEO at VIPASO. “We started VIPASO with a goal to make POS (point of sale) payments simple, reliable, safe and universal. The partnership with Interswitch marks significant progress towards achieving this goal.”

“VIPASO’s mission is to deliver accessible financial services around the world.”, said Wolfgang Platz, President at VIPASO. “We are delighted to partner with Interswitch East Africa (Kenya) Limited to deliver upon that mission and offer new innovative payment options for the region.”

“In envisioning a future marked by seamless payments, Interswitch remains steadfast in its mission to redefine the payment landscape.”, said Naomi Wachira, Head of Technology at Interswitch East Africa. “The integration of the Software Development Kit APIs signals a transformative shift away from manual input of merchant and customer details. This advancement not only eradicates the risks of errors but also paves the way for swift and error-free process, aligning with Interswitch’s commitment to efficiency and innovation in the evolving realm of payment solutions.”

The partnership represents a step-change in the way both businesses address the needs of the market, serving as a bridge that helps bring a new level of convenience, simplicity and reach to the world of PoS (Point of Sale) payments.