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On-demand Food Delivery Services: Next Growth Frontier in Southeast Asia

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Exponential rise in internet penetration and mobile applications expedites growth opportunities, says Frost & Sullivan

SAN ANTONIO, Feb. 15, 2022 — Frost & Sullivan’s recent analysis, Southeast Asian On-demand Food Delivery Market, finds that the industry presents promising growth opportunities for market participants. Increasing internet penetration and mobile applications and surging internet subscribers accelerate market expansion. The gross merchandise value (GMV) of the market in the region is likely to reach $49.72 billion by 2030, up from $15.15 billion in 2021, registering a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) at 14.1%.

On-demand Food Delivery Services: Next Growth Frontier in Southeast Asia
On-demand Food Delivery Services: Next Growth Frontier in Southeast Asia

For further information on this analysis, please visit: https://frost.ly/6zk

Southeast Asia’s on-demand food delivery market is highly concentrated. GrabFood (by Grab), Foodpanda (by Delivery Hero), and GoFood (by Gojek) contributed 84.8% of the total market share in 2021, followed by smaller operators such as Deliveroo in Singapore, Line Man in Thailand and ShopeeFood in Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand. By market share in 2021, GrabFood is the leading on-demand food delivery service in Southeast Asia with 47.8% of the market, followed by Foodpanda at 23.2%, GoFood at 13.8% and others at 15.2%.

"The rise of shared mobility solutions in Southeast Asia has accelerated the expansion of on-demand food delivery services. Backed by large customer bases and user dependence, operators’ super apps are enabling value chain integration," said Ming Lih Chan, Industry Analyst, Mobility at Frost & Sullivan. "Additionally, major on-demand service operators are expected to broaden their product portfolios in the next one to three years, including on-demand deliveries of food and beverage, fresh foods and kitchen supplies, groceries, pharmaceutical products, and so on."

Chan added: "The developments of on-demand food delivery services will lead to the optimization of merchants, including supply chain management and time management, which vary according to the food delivery types such as instant, scheduled, and deferred. In addition, with the rapid advancement of technology and the popularization of mobile internet, adoption of digital payment solutions as opposed to cash on delivery will also increase."

To tap into the growth prospects, on-demand food delivery operators should:

  • Evaluate the potential integration of different industries, especially those related to mobility, including strategic partnerships, mergers, and acquisitions.
  • Improve the instant food delivery market and strengthen their competitiveness by broadening their product portfolios and application of new technologies.
  • Explore partnerships with merchants, especially food and beverage restaurants and catering services, to enrich product choices for users.

Southeast Asian On-demand Food Delivery Market, 2021-2030 is the latest addition to Frost & Sullivan’s Mobility research and analyses available through the Frost & Sullivan Leadership Council, which helps organizations identify a continuous flow of growth opportunities to succeed in an unpredictable future.

About Frost & Sullivan

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Nintex to Showcase Automation Innovations during Nintex ProcessFest® 2022

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Free virtual conference kicks off on 1 March with global keynote broadcast followed by live local sessions and on-demand content designed to help organisations save time and money by digitally transforming faster

MELBOURNE, Australia, Feb. 15, 2022 — Nintex, the global standard for process intelligence and automation, today announced it will demonstrate how easy it is for organisations in every region of the world to save time and money by digitally transforming their manual, paper-based, and repetitive processes into digital workflows and automated experiences at Nintex ProcessFest® 2022 which begins on Tuesday, 1 March 2022, at 12 p.m. Eastern.

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"The demand to transform the way people work is urgent for every workplace, from commercial enterprises to government agencies," said Nintex Chief Product Officer Neal Gottsacker. "At Nintex ProcessFest®, we’ll highlight how organisations can leverage the breadth and depth of the Nintex Process Platform to quickly map, automate and optimise organisational-wide processes and improve customer and employee experiences."

The road to automation starts at Nintex ProcessFest® 2022

This year’s keynote features a new end-to-end demo which leverages every capability of the Nintex Process Platform to transform a manual corporate car leasing process into a fully-digital experience, as well as new Nintex customer success stories from Capital Group, ClaimCare, and GM Financial. Nintex product experts will also share process intelligence and automation innovations and the Nintex product roadmap for a look into the future, including enhancements to Nintex Promapp® and its next generation platform, Nintex Workflow Cloud, which includes more than 100 connectors.

Nintex ProcessFest® 2022 includes live local sessions in the Americas, Asia Pacific, and Europe Middle East and Africa regions each featuring a product expert panel, customer panel, and drive-thru Q&A session. Participants are encouraged to network in real-time as they learn automation best practices from Nintex experts, digital workplace insights from industry-leading organisations, and how this year’s keynote demo was built leveraging the easy-to-use and powerful capabilities of Nintex Workflow Cloud.

Event attendees will have exclusive access to support engineers throughout the virtual conference. Attendees can visit the virtual support desks to ask questions, find community resources, and easily schedule a 1:1 meeting with Nintex support engineers. Additionally, 50 customers that attend live will receive a free learning consultation and learning journey based on their goals, skills, and role. Everyone who registers will gain access to more than 30 breakout sessions throughout the event including:

  • Solutions: Learn how industry leaders implemented Nintex solutions to solve industry and departmental challenges
  • Product: Hear best practices and updates on the latest features and functionality across the Nintex Process Platform
  • Resources: Drive Nintex adoption with customer success offerings, including courses to advance your skills
  • Customer-led: Explore real-world Nintex success stories from Nintex customers and partners

Nintex will also celebrate the 2021 Nintex Solution Innovation Award winners and 2021 Nintex Partner Award winners for their achievements, during Nintex ProcessFest® 2022. The 2022 Nintex Solution Innovation Awards are open for nominations now through 11 March 2022. To learn more about the awards and submit a nomination, visit https://www.nintex.com/awards.

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About Nintex
Nintex is the global standard for process intelligence and automation. Today more than 10,000 public and private sector organisations across 90 countries turn to the Nintex Platform to accelerate progress on their digital transformation journeys by quickly and easily managing, automating and optimising business processes. Learn more by visiting www.nintex.com and experience how Nintex and its global partner network are shaping the future of Intelligent Process Automation (IPA).

Product or service names mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.

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AskNicely Releases 2022 State of Frontline Survey Identifying Top Service Business Investments for Customer Satisfaction, Employee Efficiency, and Revenue Growth

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Results of first-of-its-kind survey conducted by Metrigy to be discussed in depth at virtual Global Frontline Experience Summit, February 16, 2022

PORTLAND, Ore., Feb. 14, 2022 — AskNicely, a leader in customer experience software for service businesses, today announced the results of its 2022 State of Frontline Survey. Conducted by Metrigy, and inclusive of 215 service businesses in the US, UK, Canada and Australia, the first-of-its-kind report identifies four key areas where companies can invest in empowering their frontline teams to significantly increase ROI from their customer experience (CX) investments. AskNicely Head of Marketing, Robert Galop, will present the findings in depth at the virtual Global Frontline Experience Summit taking place Wednesday, Feb 16, 2022, from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. (PST).

"We are excited to reveal the invaluable insights from the survey," says Galop. "Traditional methods of managing customer experience are holding service businesses back. Companies follow a long path of collecting and analyzing data before taking any action to improve the actual experience. This data may eventually – but probably will not – trickle down to those frontline teams that can actually do something about it. Service businesses following this approach spend more and get less out of their customer experience than those following the AskNicely approach."

The survey found that service businesses realize significant gains from their customer experience initiatives when following the AskNicely approach:

  • 105% greater Customer Satisfaction improvement
  • 68% greater Employee Efficiency improvement
  • 25% greater Revenue improvement

"CX and other business leaders have found tremendous success by using technology to improve interactions with customers. By expanding with innovative technologies that help empower frontline workers, we are seeing impressive and measurable improvement in both the customer and employee experiences," says Robin Gareiss, Metrigy CEO and principal analyst. "The research clearly shows the value of products and services such as those offered by AskNicely."

Metrigy is an innovative research and strategic advisory firm that analyzes enterprise success metrics to advise companies on their technology transformation strategies. Founded by Robin Gareiss and Irwin Lazar, both renowned technology analysts and content developers, Metrigy focuses on some of the most interesting technologies including unified communications and collaboration, CX and contact centers, artificial intelligence, analytics and more. In the State of Frontline Survey, Metrigy mapped the following key areas:

  • Customer Experience Maturity
  • Frontline Experience Maturity
  • Employee Efficiency
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Revenue and Cost Impact

The survey is unique in that no other study has been conducted at this level to tie investments in frontline workers to improvements in business outcomes, and specifically to the highest-priority initiatives for service businesses. Frontline and Customer Experience leaders can leverage the results to identify and justify customer experience and frontline enablement initiatives that will help them significantly improve revenue, customer satisfaction, and employee efficiency.

The Global Frontline Experience Summit will feature over 15 sessions with speakers including:

  • Dan Cockerell – Former Disney Executive VP
  • Christine McHugh – Former Starbucks Executive VP, Customer Service & Operations
  • Charles Ryan Minton – Hotelier, Marriott Hotels
  • Joe Thornton – EVP/COO of HMS Host, former COO of Jamba Juice
  • Cheryl DeSantis – Chief People & Diversity Officer of SmileDirectClub

To register for the 2022 Global Frontline Experience Summit visit: https://www.frontlinesummit.com/ 

About AskNicely

Founded in 2014, AskNicely is the Frontline Success platform pioneer, connecting the dots between employee experience, customer experience, and revenue growth for service businesses. The industry-leading mobile technology platform delivers personalized coaching and motivation for frontline workers powered by real-time customer feedback and eliminates the need for layers of middle management. AskNicely services over 1,400 companies worldwide and has offices in the United States, New Zealand, and the Netherlands. For more information, visit www.asknicely.com. 

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Nokia Announces the G21 with 90Hz Display and 50MP Camera

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Nokia came back into the smartphone market with quite a bang. Unfortunately, they are not as popular as they were before. Still, Nokia is a popular smartphone maker with Android within their devices. They are popular in the scene of affordable Android devices – the entry-level to mid-range smartphone segment.

They kick off 2022 with a more modest note though. They have just released their Nokia G21, the replacement to their entry-level champion, the G20. This time, they have focused on all the important stuff that is aimed to make the device more reliable than ever.

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Nokia retained a few things from the G20 though. The Nokia G21 still comes with a large 5,050mAh battery that has a quoted battery life of three days while being a little thinner at 8.5mm thick. While that is also the same promise before, Nokia is ensuring that the G21 can last for three days by improving its power saving modes, or rather to implement them in stages. The first power saving mode triggers at 20% and still allows you to run most of your apps as normally as possible. The second, more aggressive power saving mode kicks in at 10% to extend the battery life even more.

Nokia also increased the charging speed on the Nokia G21 to now be delivered at 18W via a USB Type-C. Interestingly Nokia is reportedly shipping the device with a 10W charging brick. To fully take advantage of 18W charging speed, you need to buy a new charging brick.

The new Nokia G21 also comes with a large 6.5-inch LCD display with 90Hz refresh rate. Running the display at 90hz always can drain its battery though. There is an adaptive feature to reduce the display’s refresh rate to 60Hz (when needed) to get more battery life out of the device. It is also now a HD+ 720p display. Which means you can watch Netflix, Prime Video, and even YouTube at HD resolutions.

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You get a new 50-Megapixel shooter out the back of the device. The new improved camera also features a night mode, and Super Resolution function to capture highly detailed images. Sadly, there is no more ultra-wide-angle lens on the device though. Alongside the 50-Megapixel sensor are two 2-Megapixel sensors, one is a macro lens, the other a depth sensor.

Inside the device is also a more powerful System on a Chip (SoC). It comes with a Unisoc T606 12nm chip with eight cores. Two of the performance cores are ARM Cortex A75 cores while the other six efficiency cores are Cortex A55 cores that is still more powerful than the eight Cortex A53 cores from the previous Helio G35. The Unisoc T606 is also paired with a 4GB RAM and up to 128GB of storage and microSD expansion.

Oddly enough, Nokia has not bothered with 5G with this device, it is 4G capable still. On that note as well, the Nokia G21 ships with Android 11 at the time being. Nokia claims that the G21 is Android 12 ready though, which means that the Nokia G21 can be updated to Android 12 as and when it is available. HMD also promised two OS upgrades on their devices, which also means that it will be upgradable to Android 13 when it is available.

Security wise, nothing much has changed too. You still get a side-mounted fingerprint sensor that also doubles as a power button. Of course, there is the regular face unlock function that you might be used to on modern Android devices today. The facial recognition now allows you to wear your face mask and unlock the device though.

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The Nokia G21 is supposed to be available soon. The suggested retail price for this device is from €170 (MYR 806*) onward in Nordic Blue and Dusk colour options. Oddly enough, different regions get different packages for the device. For Malaysia, there are no confirmations on its availability and official pricing at this point. But we are looking forward to seeing the Nokia G21 making its way here.

*Approximately based on the exchange rate of €1 = MYR 4.74 on xe.com as of 14/02/2022

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COCA-COLA, WELLA COMPANY, FLIPKART, JOHNSON & JOHNSON AND NESTLE TO LEAD INDIA’S BEST COMPANIES AT 2022 INDIA EDITION OF BREAK THE CEILING TOUCH THE SKY(R)

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Opportunity for organizations to learn from the best on leadership, diversity & inclusion success.

MUMBAI, India, Feb. 14, 2022 — House of Rose Professional (HORP) announced today that leaders from India’s best Companies would exchange best practices for leadership, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) and success at its 2022 India Edition of Break the ceiling touch the sky® – the success and leadership summit for women to be held online on April 19, 2022. Coca-Cola, Flipkart, Wella Company, Johnson & Johnson and Nestle are leading as early sponsors of the 2022 India Edition. The 2022 India Edition of Break the ceiling touch the sky® is a one-day virtual forum, led by C-Suite speakers, that offers organizations the opportunity to learn and exchange best practices alongside the best Companies in India at a fraction of the cost of other training programs. A critical theme for the 2022 India edition of the summit is men playing a much larger advocacy and allyship role in the acceleration of gender diversity & inclusion in India. 

The 2022 India edition is an important enabler of HORP’s  MISSION 2029 FOR A BETTER WORLD – its 10 year global initiative to shape a better world by quintupling the number of Female CEOs in the worlds 500 largest Companies by 2029 (from 14 in 2020 to 70 in 2029) and doubling the number of Male CEOs actually investing gender diversity & inclusion. Research around the world shows conclusively that greater gender equality in organizations delivers improved business results, better innovation and greater corporate social responsibility.

Neeraj Garg, CEO, Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Pvt. Ltd, said, "Diversity is at the core of our business. As a company inspired by India, we aim to create a microcosm of India within HCCB. We continue to invest and make progress in unlocking the full potential of our people with equal access to development and opportunity. There is much work to be done and it is in this spirit of sharing and learning that we have been partnering with this forum. It gives participants an opportunity of cross-industry learning and defining the interventions that are further required." 

Krishna Raghavan, Chief People Officer, Flipkart shared, "As India’s homegrown e-commerce entity, Flipkart continues to set a positive example for building an empowered, inclusive and diverse workforce. Our People & Culture Vision underpins our commitment to Inclusion; and every Flipkart leader supports the advancement of diversity in business by being an ally and owner. From our corporate staff and technology org to our growing supply chain workforce, we consistently work towards enhancing our inclusion and diversity experiences through the introduction of multiple initiatives and policies that create a level playing field. We are happy to partner with the Break the ceiling touch the sky® initiative and look forward to making a difference in the larger ecosystem, together."

Manish Bhagat, General Manager, South Asia, Wella Company commented; "At Wella Company, we believe that becoming a truly inclusive and equitable leader in beauty requires that we commit to building diverse teams & brands that reflect the backgrounds of the professionals and consumers we intend to serve. We are delighted to partner with Break the ceiling touch the sky® in its ongoing mission for gender equality and advancement of women in leadership."

Commented Anthony A. Rose, Chairman and CEO, House of Rose Professional and best-selling author of the book Break the Ceiling, Touch the Sky: success secrets of the world’s most inspirational women which inspired the summit:  "The 2022 India Edition of Break the ceiling touch the sky® is a simple and cost-effective means  by which Companies can learn from the best of the best and enhance their positive business impact in India via greater gender diversity in their workforces."

The 2022 India Edition is a key pillar of the 2022 World tour of Break the ceiling touch the sky® which travels virtually or live through North America, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, ANZ, Africa in 2022. Since mid-2014, Break the ceiling touch the sky® has inspired and enabled over 30000 women leaders to success across the world, led by a team of over 900 C-Suite speakers to date. The 2022 India Edition is the seventh annual India edition of Break the ceiling touch the sky®.

For delegate and team participation bookings or to lead as a sponsor please visit www.houseofroseprofessional.com

House of Rose Professional Pte. Ltd® is a global leader in the Talent, Training and Transformation businesses. The Company operates internationally via its registered  brands Break the ceiling touch the sky®, Dream Job International® and CEOSmith®.

Inquiries contact:

Anthony A. Rose
House of Rose Professional Pte. Ltd. 
Email: anthony@houseofroseprofessional.com 
www.houseofroseprofessional.com

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SGS assesses that NaaS reduces Carbon Emissions by 896,800 tons a year

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BEIJING, Feb. 12, 2022 — It is commonly said that new energy vehicles (EV) promotes green energy and travel, so then just how much are emissions reduced by EVs, as compared to traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles? Recently, NaaS (the "Company"), one of China’s leading new energy operations and technology providers, revealed the answer by enabling the transition from ICEs to EVs and facilitating the aforementioned emissions and carbon reduction, receiving recognition from the international testing agency SGS for the amount of emissions reduced in the process. According to SGS’s "Assessment Report of Greenhouse Gas Emission Reductions on Alternative Traveling by NaaS Electric Vehicles" (the "SGS Assessment Report"), in 2021, NaaS, through the Company’s cooperation with Kuaidian and other partners, provided charging services that reduced carbon emissions by 896,800 tons, based on emissions of 661,100 tons versus the 1,557,9000 tons that would have been emitted by traditional ICEs for the same distances travelled.   

The SGS Assessment Report relied on the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM), the 2006 IPCC Guidelines for National Greenhouse Gas Inventories, and the China Certified Emission Reduction (CCER)’s related process and methodologies to make the assessment, and primarily focused on the greenhouse emissions related to EVs that used NaaS’ partner Kuaidian’s related charging services.

Recently, the global adoption of EVs has reached a breakthrough. In 2021, China’s EV sales and penetration rate continues to grow rapidly month on month, and the market has reached a stage of explosive growth. According to statistics from the Public Security Bureau, at the end of 2021, the total number of EVs in China reached 7.84 million, representing 2.6% of all automobiles, and an increase of 59.25% year on year. According to the China Passenger Cars Association (CPCA)’s latest projections, total sales of new EVs is expected to exceed 6 million in 2022, representing a market penetration rate of approximately 22%. In addition, based on the Ouyang Team’s analysis and estimates, China’s new EV sales will reach between 17 million and 19 million by 2030.  In terms of total number of EVs on the road, total EVs in China will reach approximately 100 million by 2030, nearly 200 million by 2035, and nearly 300 million by 2040.   

Based on the expected increase in the number of EVs on the road in China, it can be anticipated that the trends driving the transition from ICEs to EVs will continue to strengthen, and bring with it an increasingly strong decarbonization effect. These trends also mean that the market for EV charging services in China have tremendous room for growth and potential for development. NaaS, as an enabler and strong supporter of EV adoption and the government’s "Dual Carbon" goals, provides the charging infrastructure and services that enables green energy and travel. NaaS, through the Company’s electric charging partners, reliable technology, and strong operational capabilities, will continue to contribute strongly to the decarbonization of transportation services. 

As an EV charging operations and technology provider, NaaS services China’s fast public charging network by providing software services, hardware and equipment, and integrated technical support, and is a preferred partner within the EV charging industry. NaaS aims to make EV charging more convenient, faster, and the experience better, and enable all members of the industry value chain to improve efficiency and effectiveness. The Company aims to raise the utilization rates of chargers as part of the structural adjustments in China’s energy industry, and help realize "Carbon Neutrality" in the process.

SGS is an organization with over 140 years of history in testing, inspection and certification, and is headquartered in Switzerland. SGS is globally recognized for quality and trusted standards assessment. SGS has for six continuous years been included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes, and for the past three years in the FTSE ESG index. SGS has over 96,000 employees globally in 2,600 related branch organizations and laboratories. In China, SGS’ services already cover the apparel and shoe industry, electronics, agriculture, food and beverage, chemicals and petroleum, mining, environmental, transportation and e-commerce industries’ upstream and downstream supply chain.  

About NaaS

Established in 2019, NaaS is one of China’s leading new energy operations and technology providers. NaaS is China’s leading comprehensive EV charging service platform and is servicing China’s fast charger network with over 175,000 fast chargers. NaaS also offers hardware, software, and technology services and solutions to charger operators and works with all members of the EV charging value chain. NaaS aims to make EV charging easier, better, and more efficient for all stakeholders, and to promote and ensure decarbonization and carbon neutrality throughout the automotive value chain.

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China Literature and Singapore’s Top Two Universities Launch Platform to Nurture Passionate Young Authors

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The online literature platform teams up with National University of Singapore and Nanyang Technological University to launch Global Author Incubation Project 2022, a platform designed to cultivate budding writers

SINGAPORE, Feb. 12, 2022 — China Literature (0772.HK), a leading online literature and intellectual property (IP) incubation platform in China, established the Global Author Incubation Project 2022 on February 11, 2022, as part of its ongoing commitment to providing creative guidance and policy support to online authors worldwide.

Five top authors were invited to the project’s first session, an event that took place in 2021. During the session, they delivered lectures that examined the history and development trends of online literature from different perspectives, including looking at what types of content are trending as well as how the business model is evolving. The winners of the Webnovel Spirity Awards Spring 2021 (WSA 2021) were also announced during the session, with Elyon, XIETIAN and KazzenIX each receiving the Gold Award and a cash prize of US$10,000. First launched in 2019 in Southeast Asia, WSA has been recognized as an important event in the booming online literature sector.

Since 2020, Webnovel(www.webnovel.com), a portal with global reach under the aegis of China Literature, has been collecting eye-catching original English-language works from authors worldwide while providing omni-channel traffic support as well as flexible and accurate matching of operational resources. As of June 2021, the platform had brought on board and provided visibility to nearly 190,000 creators from around the globe, many of whom are noteworthy budding authors who are also teachers, doctors or supermarket workers. To cite a few examples, the online author from the Philippines, KazzenlX, once worked as a kindergarten teacher and the female writer from Bangladesh, Flow07, has become economically independent through writing online novels.

Webnovel has been and continues to be committed to helping young authors grow by providing them with various forms of assistance. Webnovel funds young authors by providing a guaranteed income of US$800 for works that meet certain criteria set by the platform. Furthermore, authors on the platform can also increase their income through subscription revenue and rewards from readers. The platform also helps unlock authors’ creative potential while broadening their vision by guiding them in creating content through the provision of exclusive editing services.

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Zendure Launches ZenPoints Rewards System

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Fans and repeat customers can redeem points for Zendure products, exclusive offerings, and more.

PALO ALTO, Calif., Feb. 12, 2022 — Zendure, a green energy tech company from Palo Alto, has announced their new "ZenPoints" rewards system. People can earn ZenPoints by purchasing Zendure products or participating in online social activities.

Zendure, a green energy tech company from Palo Alto, has announced their new “ZenPoints” rewards system. People can earn ZenPoints by purchasing Zendure products or participating in online social activities.
Zendure, a green energy tech company from Palo Alto, has announced their new “ZenPoints” rewards system. People can earn ZenPoints by purchasing Zendure products or participating in online social activities.

ZenPoints can be used to purchase products from Zendure’s website, at an exchange rate of one US dollar for every 100 points. Points can also be redeemed for exclusive Zendure offerings, including brand gear and collectibles.

Zendure manufactures and sells a wide variety of portable charging and green energy products, including power banks, solar panels, power stations, and travel adapters. The company set up a camping-themed booth at CES 2022 is Las Vegas to show off SuperBase Pro, their largest power station, which raised over $1.3 million USD in crowdfunding. Zendure also demoed their upcoming Passport III travel adapter and M Series mini power station.

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AOTAVERSE is Now in Malaysia: Local Celebrities include Sheila, Chen Bingyu, Jane Chuck and Others Show Love to This NFT

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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Feb. 11, 2022 — Today, the popular NFT GameFi project AOTAVERSE officially landed in Malaysia. AOTAVERSE is powered by Asia-based 3D modelling studio, Orienta Lab.

AOTAVERSE NFTs will officially be available to all Mekaverse holders on 16th February 2022 at 6 AM. Its whitelist pre-sale will begin later on the same day at 10:30 AM while its public sale will take place on 17th February at 11 PM.

Shila Amzah, a well-known Malaysian singer, Chan Peng Soon, a badminton player, and celebrities such as Jane Chuck, Amber Chia, Danny One, etc. have all supported the AOTAVERSE NFTs and posted them on their Instagram. And at the same time, the AOTAVERSE promotion video can be seen on the huge digital billboard outside Pavilion Kuala Lumpur.

Previously, AOTAVERSE has also been on billboards in Hong Kong, Taiwan and Japan, receives support from many local celebrities. Raymond Lam, Charlene Choi, Gillian Chung, Charmaine Sheh, etc. have all displayed their own AOTA NFTs on social media.

According to the official Twitter of AOTAVERSE, a whitelist giveaway event is being held. Anyone can participate by taking a photo of their billboard at Pavilion KL, details can be found on their official Twitter and Instagram.

For more information, please visit https://aotaverse.io

About Orienta Lab Limited

Orienta Lab is an Asia-based 3D modelling studio with 40+ professional 3D graphic artists and 10+experienced blockchain developers that are dedicated to realizing an immersive metaverse for the world. For more information, please visit https://aotaverse.io

Accessories, Android, Health, Lifestyle, Mobile, News

TAG Heuer Introduces New Generation Connected Calibre E4 Smartwatch Ready for Wear OS 3

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Smartwatch and luxury watch rarely grace the same sentence. They are hardly related or relatable to each other too. A luxury watch enthusiast might not even regard a smartwatch a watch at all. It is more a ‘digital display on your wrist’.

While that is a fair observation, the smartwatch has come a long way since its inception many years ago. A smartwatch today can easily outsell any regular watch you might find in the market. That is not only because of its more accessible than ever pricing. It is choke full of features, making it a better value buy than a regular watch.

Luxury watch on the other hand, has an appeal of its own. Luxury watch pieces are usually highly exclusive pieces made with limited quantity in mind. The build process of the timepiece is also considered when it comes to luxury watches. At the same time, a luxury watch is supposed to last forever, while a smartwatch’s relevance is limited by their software.

What if you can merge the two together though? Impossible? TAG Heuer does not think so with their first Connected Watch launched back in 2015. They have not launched any new versions of their premium smartwatch since then, but then again, there has not been any interesting developments on Google’s Wear OS since then. The TAG Heuer Connected was, in its day, the most expensive Wear OS device money can buy.

Their silence in the smartwatch market does not mean that they are not interested in the smartwatch game anymore though. They confirmed that by releasing this, the new TAG Heuer Connected. They call it the Calibre E4.

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The new Connected Calibre E4 comes in two variants this time. Instead of just sticking to a large 45mm diameter body, it now comes in a smaller 42mm case. The 42mm, as per TAG Heuer, is made to be more appealing to the larger market. It is also designed to be a little more elegant with thin bezels and thinner case than the regular 45mm. Smaller also means that it is sportier.

Then there is the 35mm TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E4. It is the largest modern Wear OS smartwatch you can find to date. Its impressive size is not just for show though. TAG Heuer ensures that the Connected Calibre E4 can withstand all sorts of scuffs and bumps with ceramic bezel surrounding the Sapphire crystal glass protecting the touch display. You can opt for a titanium case for your TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E4 too.

Of course, a watch is nothing without its straps and bracelets. The strap is also the only way for your watch to stand out, in a traditional sense anyway. For that, TAG Heuer offers a library of straps and bracelet for you to work with.

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For a smartwatch, you can easily stand out just by changing your watch face. The Calibre E4 is a Wear OS device, which also means that you will have access to the large watch face library from the Google Play Store. TAG Heuer also made some new exclusive watch faces for the Connected Calibre E4 though, which will help you stand out among the sea of Google Wear OS devices out there.

Within the svelte cases, both the 42mm and 45mm variants are powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 4100+ for wearables. While it is not running on Wear OS 3 on launch, you can upgrade it to Wear OS 3 as soon as the Operating System (OS) is ready. Both smartwatches offer Bluetooth 5.0 and WiFi connectivity for more stable connection with your smartphones.

The difference in size allows the 45mm variant to come with a 430mAh built in battery compared to 330mAh on the 42mm. They also claimed that the 45mm offers a 30% increase in battery life compared to the older Connected. In golf function, the watch will last five hours continuously. The 45mm also offers a larger display experience compared to the 42mm, obviously at 1.39-inch of OLED goodness (454 x 454 pixels) compared to 1.28-inch (416 x 416 pixels).

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Price and Availability

The TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E4 is set to start shipping and be available in stores starting March 2022. Price? This is going to hurt your wallet a little bit. If you are looking to find a budget smartwatch, this will not be it, turn away now. It will set you back US$ 1,800 (MYR 7,541*) at launch. For more information on the TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E4 you can visit their website.

*Based on approximate exchange rate of US$ 1 = MYR 4.19 as of 11/02/2022 on xe.com