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Enterprise Public Blockchain VeChain Pushes One Million USD Grant Program

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SINGAPORE, Aug. 13, 2021 — As the world’s preeminent enterprise public blockchain, VeChain’s mission has always been to drive innovation, disruption and digitization through the application of blockchain technology at mass scale. Through its many years of business development, VeChain has managed to identify the critical needs of businesses and organizations and has run accelerator and grant programs to bolster our blockchain and dApp ecosystem.

Standing at the forefront of blockchain mass adoption, the VeChain research team raised the idea of the next game-changer for the industry: the Enterprise NFT (eNFT – enterprise nonfungible token) ecosystem. As a key player in the real business world, enterprises will be the main driving force behind the mass adoption of NFT technologies and as such, the best way to facilitate this adoption is to develop and support a vibrant eNFT Ecosystem using the VeChainThor platform.

To achieve this goal, VeChain has committed $1 Million USD to fund a brand-new VeChain Grant Program. By applying for this grant, not only will you get a headstart in resources for starting a project or business, but your work on dApps, NFTs and DeFi on VeChainThor will also contribute to the development of the eNFT ecosystem.

Why Build on VeChainThor Public Blockchain

VeChainThor provides developers security, scalability and, more importantly, affordability. With the unique dual token (VET+VTHO) model detaching the volatility of VET and the cost of using the blockchain (VTHO), dApps running on VeChainThor are guaranteed stable and predictable fees. The Base Gas Price on VeChainThor benefits all developers and network users with low transaction costs. By leveraging the fee delegation and multi-task transaction features of the VeChainThor blockchain, dApps can provide a user experience much closer to conventional web applications.

As a business owner and developer, you can utilize fee delegation to eliminate gas fee requirements for your users in a game or DeFi application, setting you far apart from competitors. Your business ideas will no longer be limited by the technical constraints of other leading blockchain platforms.

Start Your Journey In The Business Leading VeChain Ecosystem

For the purpose of ensuring long-term success, the entire application process for the new Grant System has been set up to maximize transparency by tracking all applications and relevant processes on a public GitHub repository, which is the first of its kind in the world. The public will be able to track and follow applicants and changes in real time.

Developers may navigate among any topic they like, including, but not limited to, NFT marketplaces, NFT-enabled games/ applications, enterprise-level NFT solutions, DeFi applications, token bridges, cross-chain tools, research projects and also other projects that will bring value to the ecosystem (dev tools and libraries etc).

Our new Grant Program differs from previous programs, with several key points that are be attractive to developers and project owners:

  • Equal and transparent: Each application can be funded up to $30,000. All applications will be tracked on GitHub. The evaluation process is easily accessible and visible for all community members.
  • Long-sighted: We believe the correct approach to build a project is one that can evolve over time and is built with intent and staying power.

Each application will go through an evaluation process that consists of two stages:

Stage 1 — an application will be checked by dedicated evaluators to see whether it includes all the necessary information required. Applicants can use the provided application template to prepare their applications.

Stage 2 — after passing Stage 1, an application will be reviewed and voted by the Grant Committee. If approved, it will be funded according to the set milestones.

Currently,  3 projects have received the first phase reward and started to show more potential. VeChain intends to open more opportunities for more developers.

Apply Here

About VeChain Foundation

Launched in 2015, the VeChain Foundation has worked tirelessly to build the bridges between blockchain technology and the real world. VeChainThor’s evolution continues to gather pace, transitioning from consortium network to best-in-class public blockchain platform using Proof of Authority consensus, boasting advanced technical features, governance structure and economic model. Through the development of a suite of innovative tools such as Multi-task transaction, fee delegation and VeChain ToolChain™️, VeChain has been able to substantially lower the barriers to entry for businesses and developers alike.

VeChainThor has already been applied across a diverse array of use cases, aiding the daily operations of corporations, and creating new value and efficiencies. Alongside key strategic partners PwC and DNV, VeChain has collaborated with world-leading enterprises including Walmart China, Bayer China, BMW Group, BYD Auto, PICC, Shanghai Gas, LVMH, D.I.G, ASI Group and more.

For more information, including developer tools/documents and foundation grants, please visit: www.vechain.org 

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Insider recognized as a Leader with the highest possible rating in campaign orchestration criterion in Cross-Channel Campaign Management (CCCM) Q3, 2021 analyst report

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LONDON, Aug. 13, 2021 — — Insider, one platform for individualized cross-channel customer experiences, today announced it has been named as a Leader in The Forrester Wave™: Cross-Channel Campaign Management (Independent Platforms) Q3, 2021.

Insider received the highest possible ratings, 5.0/5.0 in numerous criteria including personalization, platform architecture, innovation roadmap, native & 3rd party integration, predictive analytics & machine learning — and the highest score in the report, amongst all vendors, in the campaign orchestration criterion.

The Forrester report notes that "Insider is a solid choice for organizations seeking a customizable CCCM platform, and its mobile-first personalization capabilities can also complement an existing Martech ecosystem."

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"We believe our vision of building a mobile-first, messaging-first cross channel marketing platform with industry-first features is strongly validated with our recent positioning on The Forrester Wave. We are honored to be recognized as a Leader by Forrester in  Cross-Channel Campaign Management. With our uncommon personalization and customer journey orchestration capabilities we are disrupting the industry and have bold plans to continue being at the forefront of future-proof technologies and emerging channels. The value that enterprise brands are able to unlock with an AI-led platform like Insider is 4X to 5X higher than what they can achieve with traditional marketing providers." said Hande Cilingir, Co-founder and CEO of Insider.

Highest score in the Campaign Orchestration criterion among all vendors

"Our goal with the platform has been to provide enterprise marketers a flexible data architecture that enables them to fuse customer data across sources including web, app, physical stores, and their own technology stack — to build smart 360 customer profiles. Several enterprise brands like Singapore Airlines, Samsung, and Target leverage these customer profiles to build and activate perfect cross-channel journeys. To make this more effective we have invested significantly in AI-powered features including Predictions, Next Best Channel, Auto A/B Testing, and Send Time Optimization to help marketers drive above industry average return on their investment. And we are seeing some great results — for example with Yves Rocher, a leading global beauty brand we were able to deliver 7x ROI in 5 months." said Srikant Kotapalli, Director of Product Marketing at Insider.

Highest possible rating in Innovation Roadmap criterion

Insider also received the highest possible score in the Innovation Roadmap criterion —

The report states "Insider excels at web and e-commerce personalization, in addition to its extensive mobile personalization for text and push messaging, in-app content, and mobile messengers (Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, WeChat, and Line)."

Flexible platform architecture

The report also notes that Insider provides "…the most flexible platform architecture in this study based on its localization and integration capabilities”.

The ability to collect offline and online data is increasingly becoming a top priority. This data enables brands to deliver a personalized experience and drive more revenue and lifetime value (LTV). Insider’s flexible data architecture enables brands to easily collect zero-party data in a privacy-compliant way and combine it with first-party and third-party data from their technology stack.

Read the report to see how Insider was named a Leader amongst the top CCCM providers. To learn more about how Insider can help you build your cross-channel marketing program, you can request a personalized demo.

About Insider

Insider—one platform for individualized, cross-channel experiences—enables enterprise marketers to connect customer data across channels and systems, predict their future behavior with an AI intent engine, and orchestrate individualized experiences to customers.

Insider’s platform is trusted by 800+ brands from high-growth startups to enterprise brands like Singapore Airlines, Virgin, Samsung, L’Oreal, MadeiraMadeira, Lazada, Target, Toyota, GAP, IKEA, MAC, Santander, Marks & Spencer, and Estée Lauder, and more to create AI-powered journeys that deliver a consistent, individualized, cross-channel experience to their customers.

Leveraging real-time predictive segmentation powered by deep artificial intelligence and machine-learning capabilities — the platform enables cross-channel interactions and personalization from a unified data layer across channels such as web, app, email, messaging, and advertising. With products like InStory, Predictive Ad Audiences, Smart Recommender, and Messaging App Suite (WhatsApp Business API, and Facebook Messenger), Insider provides future-proof products to create captivating customer experiences that engage and convert. The platform also provides unique AI-led campaign orchestration features like Predictions, Next Best Channel, Auto A/B Testing, and Send Time Optimization to help marketers drive above industry average ROI. 

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Media Contact: Jim Koepke, jim.koepke@useinsider.com, +1-317-413-9960  

Accessories, Health, Lifestyle, News

Samsung’s Galaxy Buds2 Bring Comfort & Premium Sound

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Compact, stylish, premium – those are words most commonly associated with Samsung’s Galaxy Buds. At unpacked, the company looked to add one more word to list – comfortable – with their new Galaxy Buds2. The new Galaxy Buds2 continues to inherit many of the features and design cues that made the previous Galaxy Buds Pro and Galaxy Buds Live some of the most popular earbuds on the market.

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The wireless earbuds continue to sport a similar case as its predecessors – with one major exception: it only comes in white. Samsung has relegated the expression of colour in the Galaxy Buds2 to the insides of the case. The white exterior is accented on the inside by four colours: Lavender, Green, Black and White. The white exterior literally protecting it like a shell.

The Galaxy Buds2 is also smaller than before. Samsung is saying that the Buds2 will be comfortable for prolonged use. In their announcement, they claim that it can be worn for a day.

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Of course, like the Buds Live and the Buds Pro, the Buds2 comes with Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) and AKG Tuned sound. The new earbuds sport dynamic two-way speakers which is claimed to be able to deliver clear highs and boomy bass. It also comes with a new machine learning-based solution for better, clearer voice quality over calls.

Pricing & Availability

The Galaxy Buds2 will be available in four colour options: graphite, white, olive and lavender. It will be retailing for USD$149.99*.

They will also be available in a special Thom Browne limited edition.

Official Specifications

Galaxy Buds2 product specifications
Source: Samsung
Android, Mobile, News

HONOR Magic3 Series Unveiled with IMAX Camera Enhancements

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HONOR is a brand most well-known for being the affordable arm of HUAWEI. However, that changed over a year ago when the company was spun off to be an independent company challenging what was once its parent company. This year, the company has already launched one flagship as an independent company – the Honor 50 series. HONOR is once again expanding its portfolio with a brand new smartphone.

Better Image and Video with IMAX Enhanced Cameras

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The HONOR Magic3 series will consist of three smartphones (for now): the HONOR Magic3, the HONOR Magic3 Pro and the HONOR Magic3 Pro+. These smartphones are the first smartphones on the market to have IMAX enhancements when it comes to imaging. They have capabilities for shooting in exclusive 3D LUT colour grading profiles as well as video recording in LOG format.

Of course, given the hallmark partnership with IMAX, the HONOR Magic3 does have a focus on the camera that powers these features. The HONOR Magic3 comes with a triple camera setup. Its main sensor is a 50-megapixel, SONY IMX 766 sensor with 23mm focal length and an f/1.9 aperture and a wide-angle lens. This is complemented by a 64-megapixel monochrome sensor with an f/1.8 aperture and a 13-megapixel sensor with an ultra-wide-angle lens, 13mm focal length and an f/2.2 aperture. It also has a laser autofocus module. The HONOR Magic3 Pro comes with a four-sensor camera setup. It shares the same setup as the Magic3 with a complement of an additional telephoto sensor with a 64-megapixel periscope sensor with OIS and 3.5x optical zoom and an 8×8 dTOF sensor. The Magic3 Pro+ comes with the same setup as the Magic3 Pro with the 13-megapixel ultra-wide sensor replaced with a 64-megapixel ultra-wide sensor.

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Source: HONOR Global (YouTube)

With the partnership with IMAX, the HONOR Magic3 series is said to be one of the factors behind the increased image quality. It allows even more flexibility when it comes to post-processing thanks to the 3D LUT profile and LOG format video. The cameras come with eight AI film effects with preset LUT profiles. These profiles allow users to edit and colour grade more easily allowing for better colour accuracy and better image quality. This is enhanced further by the enhanced colour precision of the 8 colour channels of the sensor and its integrated Smart AWB algorithm.

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  • HONOR Magic3 Pro Black
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On the front, is a dual-sensor camera setup. This is nestled in the 3D display in a pill-shaped cutout. The 13-megapixel sensor is complemented by a 3D ToF depth sensor. The camera setup doesn’t just take selfies, it is also used in the phone’s more secure implementation of the face unlock feature.

A Powerpacked Flagship

The two smartphones are running on Qualcomm’s latest and greatest: the Snapdragon 888+. The new processor is a supped up Snapdragon 888 which promises even better performance while sipping on battery power. This is complemented with 12GB of RAM and 512GB of onboard memory. Both phones also run on a 4,6000mAh battery capable of 66W fast wired charging and 50W wireless charging.

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On the display side of things, both of the HONOR Magic3 smartphones come with a 6.76-inch OLED display with Full HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The display is also curved and folds over the sides. The Pro+ comes with a higher resolution QHD+ resolution screen. The Magic3 comes with IP54 certification while the Pro comes with IP68. Both will be running Magic UI powered by Android 11.

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Pricing & Availability

The HONOR Magic3 series will be available in two finishes. The first is finished with synthetic leather while the next comes with a more conventional glass back. The former is available in Golden Hour and Blur Hour colours while the latter is available in Black and White.

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Source: HONOR Global (YouTube)

The HONOR Magic3 is priced at €899 (MYR4,462.72*) while the HONOR Magic3 Pro comes in at €1,099 (MYR5,455.85*).

The HONOR Magic3 Pro+ will come in Ceramic Black and Ceramic White. It will be priced at €1,499 (MYR7,441.18*).

The Magic3 series will be released in China first with plans for a global rollout to be announced later on.

*Conversion rate taken from XE.com at 9.49 pm on 12 August 2021. EUR€1 = MYR4.64.

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China Liberal Enters into Strategic Cooperation Agreement to Provide Smart Kindergarten Solutions

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The Company is exploring new market opportunity of information construction business in preschool education industry

BEIJING, Aug. 12, 2021 — China Liberal Education Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: CLEU) ("China Liberal", the "Company", or "we"), an educational services provider in China, providing, among other services, smart campus solutions, today announced that it entered into a strategic cooperation agreement (the "Agreement") with Boya Shoushan Kindergarten ("Boya"), a high-quality exemplary kindergarten in Cangshan District of Fuzhou City, on August 11, 2021. Pursuant to the Agreement, the Company agrees to provide Boya with comprehensive smart kindergarten solutions including data management and kindergarten facility reconstruction.

The Company’s smart kindergarten solutions include six major sections: kindergarten portal, attendance and temperature measurement management, faculty management, teaching management, kindergarten operation and home-school interaction. The Company utilizes advanced technology to build a unified platform to collect the underlying data of all aspects of the kindergarten management to gather integrated information on children’s attendance, class management, material use, fee collection and refund, faculty management, and kindergarten operations. The kindergarten uses the Company’s solutions to complete real-time data monitoring, information collection, intelligent analysis, and visual presentation to reduce management errors in the kindergarten.

Ms. Ngai Ngai Lam, Chairwoman and CEO of China Liberal, commented, "There is a huge addressable market in the preschool education industry. The relaxation of population policy and the rapid urbanization in China create a huge market demand for preschool education, but informatization in preschool education industry is still in its infancy. Therefore, the application of education informatization has great potential in the field of preschool education. Looking forward, we will further expand  preschool education business through building a smart system that integrates software, hardware, platforms and services, and continue to promote the innovation and transformation of the preschool education industry."

About China Liberal Education Holdings Limited

China Liberal, headquartered in Beijing, is an educational services provider in China. It provides a wide range of services, including those under Sino-foreign jointly managed academic programs; overseas study consulting services; technological consulting services for Chinese universities to improve their campus information and data management system and to optimize their teaching, operating and management environment, creating a "smart campus"; and tailored job readiness training to graduating students. For more information, visit the company’s website at ir.chinaliberal.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This document contains forward-looking statements. In addition, from time to time, we or our representatives may make forward-looking statements orally or in writing. We base these forward-looking statements on our expectations and projections about future events, which we derive from the information currently available to us. Such forward-looking statements relate to future events or our future performance, including: our financial performance and projections; our growth in revenue and earnings; and our business prospects and opportunities. You can identify forward-looking statements by those that are not historical in nature, particularly those that use terminology such as "may," "should," "expects," "anticipates," "contemplates," "estimates," "believes," "plans," "projected," "predicts," "potential," or "hopes" or the negative of these or similar terms. In evaluating these forward-looking statements, you should consider various factors, including: our ability to change the direction of the Company; our ability to keep pace with new technology and changing market needs; and the competitive environment of our business. These and other factors may cause our actual results to differ materially from any forward-looking statement. Forward-looking statements are only predictions. The forward-looking events discussed in this press release and other statements made from time to time by us or our representatives, may not occur, and actual events and results may differ materially and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions about us. We are not obligated to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of uncertainties and assumptions, the forward-looking events discussed in this press release and other statements made from time to time by us or our representatives might not occur.

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Email:ir@chinaliberal.com

Ascent Investor Relations LLC
Ms. Tina Xiao
Email:tina.xiao@ascent-ir.com 
Tel: +1 917 609 0333

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Exyte Continues Strong Performance During 6M/2021

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– Order intake up 32.8%, reaching € 3,175 million

– Sales increase by 34.2% to €2,250 million

– Adjusted EBIT rose to €122 million

STUTTGART, Germany, Aug. 12, 2021 — Exyte continued its strong performance throughout the first half of 2021. Sales reached €2,250 million with adjusted EBIT increasing to €122 million. The region EMEA remained the strongest region and Advanced Technology Facilities the largest business segment.

In the first half of the year, sales increased in all regions and all global business units, growing by 34.2% to €2,250 million (6M/2020: €1,677 million). At €1,232 million (6M/2020: €1,014 million), the region EMEA was the strongest due to ongoing major projects in Ireland, Germany, and Israel. With sales for semiconductor projects in Singapore and China increasing, the region APAC also gained momentum, growing to €659 million (6M/2020: €382 million) in sales. Due to the Advanced Technology Facilities (ATF) business segment, sales in AMER rose to €245 million (6M/2020: €190 million). Overall, order intake increased by 32.8% to €3,175 million (6M/2020: €2,391 million). Free cash flow was at €245 million.

Adjusted EBIT amounted to €122 million, a YOY increase of 54.9% (6M/2020: €79 million), and the adjusted EBIT margin increased from 4.7% to 5.4%, reflecting an excellent performance in all global business units as well as in the business area Technology & Services (T&S).

Semiconductor market remains main driver

The business segment ATF remains the strongest segment, with sales increasing by €564 million year-over-year to €1,971 million on account of large ongoing projects for semiconductor clients in EMEA and APAC. Order intake for the Biopharma & Life Sciences (BLS) business segment almost tripled due to additional major projects, reaching €337 million (6M/2020: €130 million), while sales more than doubled to €170 million (6M/2020: €80 million). Due to a significant project awarded in Israel, the order intake of the Data Center (DTC) business segment reached €158 million (6M/2020: €3 million).

Growth path continues

"We are continuing to outperform our plans for 2021," says Dr. Wolfgang Büchele, CEO of Exyte. "Some projects are delivering better than expected and clients are expanding capacities at a faster rate than anticipated. All in all, the market situation for Exyte is promising and together with our growing workforce of dedicated individuals, I am convinced that we have a steep incline of growth ahead of us."

Follow this link to view the financial statement for 6M/2021.

About Exyte

Exyte is a global leader in the design, engineering and delivery of facilities for high-tech industries. With a history of more than 100 years, the company has developed a unique expertise in controlled and regulated environments. Exyte has a truly global footprint, serving the most technically demanding clients in markets such as semiconductors, batteries, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and data centers. The company offers a full range of services from consulting to the managing of turnkey solutions – delivered to the highest quality and safety standards. Solving the most complex challenges, Exyte forges trusted, long-lasting relationships with its clients. In 2020, Exyte generated sales of EUR 4.1 billion with around 4,900 highly experienced and motivated employees. The company is ideally positioned to further strengthen its market leadership with its broad industry insight and its exceptional talents.

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Contact:
Adriana Williams
Vice President Corporate Communications & Investor Relations
+49 711 8804 1489
adriana.williams@exyte.net 
www.exyte.net

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Razer’s New Hammerhead TWS Earbuds Comes with Razer Chroma RGB and ANC

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Razer is not exactly new when it comes to producing audio accessories. Of course, their core DNA has always been gaming. They have been creating gaming-centric accessories and hardware for years. What started out as a gaming mouse maker is now a major producer in other gaming peripherals, including gaming laptops for that matter.

The trend today, at least in terms of lifestyle accessories, is to go wireless. Razer understands that too, of course. Over the years too they have been expanding their wireless gaming peripheral line-up. The latest to join that line of wireless hardware is the new Hammerhead True Wireless (TWS) earbuds.

This is not technically a new product from Razer though. They launched their first iteration of their Hammerhead TWS earbuds back in 2019. The first-generation earphones took everything that were great from their Bluetooth iteration of the Hammerhead earphones and put them in a form factor that reflects the modern craze.

The shape of the earphones, in a sense, is very different from the Hammerhead earphones that we are used to though. Its shape mimics a certain other manufacturer instead, given, it was one of the most popular designs out there in the TWS earbuds market. Its charging/carrying case was designed a little differently though. It was designed to stand out a little bit in a more pill like case, while being a little more pocketable and compact than its competitors. After all, the name of the game in TWS earphones is portability and versatility.

The new TWS Hammerhead takes a slightly different approach compared to the first generation from 2019 though. The case and earbuds design mimics Razer’s own Hammerhead TWS Pro earbuds instead. That also means the case has a larger footprint compared to its predecessor. That is good news for its battery life though, with up to 32.5 hours in total battery life (RGB and ANC Off).

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While the touch sensitive stem of the earbuds remains on the second-generation Razer Hammerhead, the tips are completely different. The new Hammerhead TWS earbuds features a proper earbud with replaceable silicon tips that should be a better and more secure fit in your ears. Its IPX4 certification means that you can take it out for your exercises and ensuring that you have a good seal and secure fit is important; you do not want to be running and losing your earbuds along the way.

On top of all of that, there are a few more reasons why you might want to ditch your first-generation Hammerhead TWS earbuds for the new one. For one, it now features Active Noise Cancelling technology. It also features Google Fast Pair, for an even quicker pairing and connection with your Android devices. At the same time, you get even more stable wireless connection with Bluetooth 5.2. The best part on the Hammerhead TWS though is its Razer Chroma customisable RGB. You can customise that from your smartphone app (available on Google Play Store and Apple App Store, of course.

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The new Razer Hammerhead TWS earbuds is now available from Razer.com, and authorised retailers across the nation. There are no funky colour options for you to choose from here. While it is only available in black, that also means that your RGB stands out a lot more. The TWS earphones is now available for MYR 629. For more information on the new Razer Hammerhead TWS earbuds, you can head over to their website.

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Cross-border Payments Company Currenxie Closes USD 10 Million Series A Fundraising

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Fundraising reinforces the need for cross-border solutions that enable a new era of global commerce.

HONG KONG, Aug. 12, 2021 — Currenxie, the Hong Kong headquartered cross-border payments company, today announced that it has successfully closed a USD 10 million Series A funding round led by family office BF Belmont. 

While global travel has slowed down due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the demand for cross-border trade and global eCommerce has increased. However, traditional payment solutions remain expensive, restrictive and cumbersome to most businesses, both big and small. Innovation is needed to improve the situation, which Currenxie is well placed to continue providing with the proceeds from the fundraising.

Predominantly self-funded by Goldman Sachs alumni and co-founders, Riccardo and Alison Capelvenere, the latest capital injection will allow Currenxie to accelerate its vision of empowering businesses to access global commerce. The funds will be used to focus on building new products, acquiring new licenses and authorisations, expanding into new markets and accelerating recruitment. The firm sees these goals as intertwined in enabling its clients to achieve global growth. Currenxie will also be welcoming Gordon Kwong, a former Partner of a big four international accounting firm, to its board, as the official investor representative. 

Riccardo Capelvenere, Founder and CEO of Currenxie, said: "From the start, we have focused on building a platform that will give our clients access to a truly borderless economy. Thanks to BF Belmont, we’re now able to accelerate our global growth and expansion plans – creating more value that will be transferable to our clients. The demand for seamless cross-border solutions will only increase, and our high calibre team is ready for this opportunity."

"With their many decades’ worth of experience, the Currenxie team has developed an impressive plan for the future of payments – one that will capture the global growth in eCommerce," said Gordon Kwong, the newly nominated Director of Currenxie. "The combination of their proprietary technology, network and infrastructure demonstrates their readiness to succeed in – and shake up – the cross-border payments ecosystem and set a new standard within the financial industry. We’re excited to be a part of this journey."

ABOUT CURRENXIE

Founded in Hong Kong in 2014, Currenxie’s cross-border payments and business account solutions offer businesses of all sizes a seamless online alternative to traditional banking, breaking down the financial barriers that prevent them from growing their operations on the world stage. Currenxie has built one of the largest virtual account networks in the B2B fintech space, spanning 10 jurisdictions, 30 countries and 18 currencies. The Currenxie Global Account® platform – the company’s cloud-based core banking system – allows funds to flow freely across its banking network, in real-time, without costly cross-border fees. Access global commerce with us: www.currenxie.com

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Contrast Security Named Winner in Black Unicorn Awards for 2021

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Application Security Leader Named Winner in Most Prestigious Awards for Cybersecurity Companies Who Have the Potential of Being Valued at $1B

LOS ALTOS, Calif., Aug. 12, 2021 — Contrast Security, a leader in modernizing application security, today announced that it has been named a winner in the Black Unicorn Awards for 2021.

Contrast competed against many of the industry’s leading providers of cybersecurity products and services for this prestigious award. The term "Black Unicorn" signifies a cybersecurity company that has the potential to reach a $1 billion market value as determined by private or public investment, and these awards showcase those companies with this kind of incredible potential in the cybersecurity marketplace.

This is Cyber Defense Magazine’s 9th year of honoring cybersecurity innovators, in this case the Black Unicorn Awards for 2021 on the Cyber Defense Awards platform. In this competition, judges for these prestigious awards include cybersecurity industry veterans, trailblazers, and market makers Gary Miliefsky and Dr. Peter Stephenson of CDMG, Robert R. Ackerman Jr. of Allegis Cyber, and David DeWalt of NightDragon with much appreciation to emeritus judge Robert Herjavec of Herjavec Group. The complete list of finalists for the Black Unicorn Awards for 2021 can be found here.

"It is an honor to be named a Black Unicorn for 2021 as a result of our extraordinary customer growth and global expansion," said Tara Ryan, CMO at Contrast Security. "As digital transformation efforts accelerated during the pandemic, there was an increased demand for new software applications in virtually every industry. It placed an immeasurable burden on developers, leading to significant application security challenges, even for modern software development teams. The Contrast Application Security Platform transforms application security into an enabler of more secure digital transformation by instrumenting security from within the software. Our impressive FY21 results are a testament to the impact our platform has had on the industry." 

"We’re pleased to name Contrast Security as a winner among a small, elite group of cybersecurity industry leaders in our second annual Black Unicorn awards," said Judges Robert R. Ackerman Jr. of www.allegiscyber.com, David DeWalt of www.nightdragon.com, Dr. Peter Stephenson of Cyber Defense Labs, and Gary Miliefsky of www.cyberdefensemediagroup.com. 

About Contrast Security:

Contrast Security provides the industry’s most modern and comprehensive Application Security Platform, removing security roadblock inefficiencies and empowering enterprises to write and release secure application code faster. Embedding code analysis and attack prevention directly into software with instrumentation, the Contrast platform automatically detects vulnerabilities while developers write code, eliminates false positives, and provides context-specific how-to-fix guidance for easy and fast vulnerability remediation. Doing so enables application and development teams to collaborate more effectively and to innovate faster while accelerating digital transformation initiatives. This is why a growing number of the world’s largest private and public sector organizations rely on Contrast to secure their applications in development and extend protection in production.

About Cyber Defense Magazine:

Cyber Defense Magazine was founded in 2012 by Gary S. Miliefsky, globally recognized cyber security thought leader, inventor and entrepreneur and continues to be the premier source of IT Security information. We are managed and published by and for ethical, honest, passionate information security professionals. Our mission is to share cutting-edge knowledge, real-world stories and awards on the best ideas, products and services in the information technology industry. We deliver electronic magazines every month online for free, and limited print editions exclusively for the RSA, BlackHat and IPEXPO conferences and our limited edition paid reprint subscribers. Learn more about us at http://www.cyberdefensemagazine.com. Cyber Defense Magazine is a proud member of the Cyber Defense Media Group (CDMG).

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Samsung Flips For Style with the Galaxy Z Flip3

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The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip was always a looker when it comes to smartphones. The foldable was a vibrant, striking clamshell that focused on looks rather than raw power. The Galaxy Z Flip3 inherits that blatant rambunctiousness and ups the ante when it comes to performance. Once again focusing on style, the device is sleeker and more compact than ever.

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The Galaxy Z Flip3 improves on some of the pain points of the Flip. In particular, Samsung has supersized the cover screen making it more useful. The screen is also hidden behind a black accent which adds to the style and attitude of the Z Flip3. The cover screen is now a 1.9-inch Super AMOLED display. The main screen is a 6.7-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a 22:9 aspect ratio. It also has a 120Hz refresh rate.

The Z Flip3 is more power-packed than its predecessor. It comes with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 mobile platform. The 5nm processor promises a more powerful and efficient experience when it comes to the user experience of the device. This paired with 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage should be enough power to get you through the day. It is definitely bolstered by the 3,300mAh battery with support for 15W fast charging.

It also comes with 5G support on both Sub6 and mmWave spectra. This is complemented by LTE, WiFi 6, GPS and Bluetooth connectivity. The Flip3 also has baked in eSIM support. The cameras on the Z Flip3 are dual 12-megapixel sensors; a dual pixel wide-angle sensor with support for OIS and an ultra-wide-angle sensor. On the front is a 10-megapixel selfie camera for all your selfie needs.

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Of course, like the Fold3, the Galaxy Flip3 also comes with enhancements to the software experience. Samsung optimised apps to allow them better functionality on the foldable display of the smartphone. These optimisations have also been implemented in a number of partner apps.

Pricing & Availability

The Galaxy Flip3 will be available in Cream, Green, Lavender, and Phantom Black. Gray, White, Pink colour options will be available exclusively from Samsung.com. It will be priced from USD$999.99*.

The Galaxy Flip3 will be available for pre-order starting on 11 August 2021 in select regions. Retail availability will begin on 27 August 2021. Pre-orders of the Flip3 are entitled to a year of Samsung Care+ protection which covers accidental damage including water damage, screen replacement and back cover replacement. A special Thom Browne limited edition will also be available for pre-order at the same time.

Official Specfications

Galaxy Z Flip3 5G Product Specifications

*USD to MYR conversions taken from xe.com at the rate of USD$1= MYR4.23955 on 12 August 2021 at 1am.