Airdrop Gaming and Logitech G Partner to Bring an Immersive Experience to Gamers That Are Deaf and Hard of Hearing

LAUSANNE, Switzerland & SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 3, 2024--

Logitech G, a brand of Logitech (SIX: LOGN) (NASDAQ: LOGI) and a leading innovator in gaming technology, today announced a partnership with Airdrop Gaming, a pioneering technology company specializing in accessible gaming solutions. Airdrop Gaming’s new Audio Radar solution enables deaf and hard of hearing gamers to “see the sound” by visualizing directional audio events in games. As a part of the partnership, Logitech G will sell the Audio Radar solution on its website at www.logitechg.com.

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Airdrop Gaming is the first partner in Logitech's new Start-Up for Good initiative, a pilot program dedicated to helping companies that are creating positive social impact bring their solutions to market. As part of the program, Airdrop Gaming leveraged Logitech’s mentorship, resources, and global platform to accelerate the development of its groundbreaking Audio Radar visual sound solution for the deaf and hard of hearing community.

“Partnering with Logitech G represents a significant step toward reshaping the gaming landscape for players who are deaf and hard of hearing,” said Timothy Murphy, CEO of Airdrop Gaming. “Their expertise and dedication to innovation helped us elevate our technology and expand our reach to more gamers.”

The patented Audio Radar system translates in-game audio events, such as footsteps or directional gunfire, into visual cues with six high-performance RGBW LED light bars, allowing you to see the direction of sounds. This technology enables players who are deaf and hard of hearing to engage with games on an even playing field. Logitech G, renowned for its high-performance gaming gear, shares Airdrop Gaming’s commitment to making gaming accessible to everyone.

“Gaming is at its best when it’s inclusive,” said Ujesh Desai, General Manager of Logitech G. “Our partnership with Airdrop Gaming aligns with our mission to empower all gamers with gear that lets them perform at their highest level. I love the Audio Radar solution and what it provides.”

About Airdrop Gaming

Airdrop Gaming is a technology company dedicated to creating inclusive gaming experiences through innovative visual sound solutions. Its flagship product, Audio Radar, enables players to see what they can’t hear, Audio Radar is opening new doors for gamers worldwide.

About Logitech

Logitech designs software-enabled hardware solutions that help businesses thrive and unite people when working, creating, gaming, and streaming. As the point of connection between people and the digital world, our mission is to extend human potential in work and play, in a way that is good for people and the planet. Founded in 1981, Logitech International is a Swiss public company listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (LOGN) and the Nasdaq Global Select Market (LOGI). Find Logitech and its other brands, including Logitech G, at www.logitech.com or the company blog.

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Logitech G partnered with Airdrop Gaming, a pioneering technology company specializing in accessible gaming solutions. Airdrop Gaming’s new Audio Radar solution enables deaf and hard of hearing gamers to “see the sound” by visualizing directional audio events in games. (Photo: Business Wire)

BERLIN (AP) — Steffen Baumgart oversaw his first win as Union Berlin coach as his team ended its 11-game winless run with a 2-1 victory over Mainz in the Bundesliga on Sunday.

Goals from Benedict Hollerbach and Robert Skov gave Union its first win since October, and the first at the third attempt since former player Baumgart’s return as coach for the fired Bo Svensson.

"I don't know when the last win was, so this does a lot of good," Hollerbach said. “In that sense, today was a drop in the ocean. We have to just keep going, not to get in another negative spiral.”

Hollerbach got the home team off to a great start when he won the ball from Mainz defender Danny da Costa and fired between the legs of goalkeeper Robin Zentner in the first minute.

The visitors were given a prompt way back when Aljoscha Kemlein was penalized for a robust challenge on Jae-Sung Lee.

Nadiem Amiri wasn’t put off by whistles from the crowd as he equalized from the spot in the fifth. Amiri ran past the Union fans with his finger to his mouth, urging them to be quiet, then performed a short dance, prompting a vulgar chant in response.

There has long been animosity between the player and Union fans going back to when Amiri, who has an Afghan background, was allegedly racially abused by Union player Florian Hübner when Amiri was playing for Bayer Leverkusen in 2021. Hübner was later cleared of racial abuse after Amiri told a federation investigation that he could not rule out that different words might have been used, but the bad feeling remained between fans and the player.

Union’s fans quickly forgot about Amiri’s equalizer when Dominik Kohr conceded another penalty for a foul on Hollerbach. Skov duly fired the home team back in front from the spot in the 24th.

It proved to be the winner with Mainz only mounting a threat in the final minutes.

Werder Bremen was hosting Augsburg later Sunday.

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Berlin's Leopold Querfeld, left, battles for the ball with Armindo Sieb of FSV Mainz during the German Bundesliga soccer match between 1. FC Union Berlin and 1. FSV Mainz 05 in Berlin, Germany, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025. (Andreas Gora/dpa via AP)

Berlin's Jordan Siebatcheu, center, goes for the ball against Danny da Costa of FSV Mainz during the German Bundesliga soccer match between 1. FC Union Berlin and 1. FSV Mainz 05 in Berlin, Germany, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025. (Andreas Gora/dpa via AP)

Berlin's Robert Skov, left, and his teammate Jordan Siebatcheu, right, celebrate their side's second goal during the German Bundesliga soccer match between 1. FC Union Berlin and 1. FSV Mainz 05 in Berlin, Germany, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025. (Andreas Gora/dpa via AP)

Berlin's scorer Benedict Hollerbach, left, and his teammate Robert Skov, right, celebrate the opening goal during the German Bundesliga soccer match between 1. FC Union Berlin and 1. FSV Mainz 05 in Berlin, Germany, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025. (Andreas Gora/dpa via AP)

Berlin's Robert Skov celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the German Bundesliga soccer match between 1. FC Union Berlin and 1. FSV Mainz 05 in Berlin, Germany, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025. (Andreas Gora/dpa via AP)