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CGTN: Peng Liyuan encourages cultural exchanges between China and Ecuador

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BEIJING, Feb. 7, 2022 — Peng Liyuan, wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping, on Saturday met with Maria de Lourdes Alcivar, first lady of Ecuador, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. The conversation revolved around fighting the COVID-19 pandemic and the cultural exchanges between the two countries.

 

In a chamber decorated with China’s peonies and Ecuador’s roses, Peng warmly welcomed Alcivar, who accompanied Ecuadorian President Guillermo Lasso to the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games on Friday.

Hailing Beijing’s efforts to host the Winter Olympics despite the COVID-19 impact, Alcivar expressed appreciation for China’s assistance to Ecuador in fighting the pandemic and wished the athletes of both countries success in the Games.

Knowing that Alcivar was interested in traditional Chinese culture, Peng arranged a Peking Opera show and introduced the long history and artistic features of Peking Opera to her. They enjoyed excerpts from classics "Sell Water" and "Drunken Concubine" together.

Alcivar praised the excellent performance of the artists and said she hoped to learn more about traditional Chinese culture in the future.

Peng said joint efforts can be made to deepen cultural and people-to-people exchanges and cooperation between China and Ecuador to enhance mutual understanding.

https://news.cgtn.com/news/2022-02-06/Peng-Liyuan-encourages-cultural-exchanges-between-China-and-Ecuador–17qlq5EaEAo/index.html 

Peng Liyuan encourages cultural exchanges between China and Ecuador
Peng Liyuan encourages cultural exchanges between China and Ecuador

 

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Samsung Galaxy S22 Rumour Round-Up – Everything You Need To Know

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Samsung’s next flagship is set to make its official debut in a few days. The Galaxy S lineup has always been the company’s pride and joy. It looks like this year is no different with Samsung packing their latest and greatest technologies into the new Galaxy S22. This includes the much anticipated AMD RDNA2 touting Exynos 2200 with its new XClipse graphics technology. So, what else can we expect? Here’s a quick rundown of all the leaks ahead of the launch on 9th February 2022.

Packed to the Brim with Tech

It comes as no surprise that Samsung’s new Galaxy flagship will be pushing the latest and greatest technologies. When it comes to their processors, the Galaxy S22 series is going to be running on the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 in the U.S. while the rest of the world will be getting the Exynos 2200. Well, that’s if Samsung doesn’t just go full-on Exynos 2200 to show off its new XClipse technology. You can get all the details in our coverage of the announcement of the Exynos 2200.

That said, the performance of the processors remains the biggest unknown of the new Galaxy S22 series. Both processors have limited or no reliable benchmarks or performance indicators out there just yet – particularly when it comes to the Exynos 2200. However, if Samsung’s track record is anything to go by, it shouldn’t be a worry as their flagships have always been up to snuff.

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Aside from the processor, it looks like we might be seeing a bump in the lowest RAM version of the S22, S22+ and S22 ultra as it’s expected that the series will come with at least 8GB of RAM. However, storage wise, rumours point to the S22 series sticking to the minimum of 128GB.

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When it comes to screens, Samsung is rumoured to be using its Dynamic AMOLED 2X panels across the S22 series. All versions of the Galaxy S22 seem to support a 120Hz refresh rate. The Galaxy S22 is rumoured to have a 6.1-inch display while the S22+ is rumoured to have a 6.6-inch display. Both are also rumoured to come with FHD+ resolution. The S22 Ultra, however, is rumoured to come with a 6.8-inch QHD+ panel instead.

Samsung’s big push when it comes to the S22 series this year seems to be with camera technologies. That said, their approach seems to be taking a focus on the software. Hardware-wise, rumours point to the S22 and S22+ having a triple camera setup. Both are indicated to come with a 50-megapixel main camera with an f/1.8 aperture complemented with a 12-megapixel ultrawide camera (f/2.2) and a 10-megapixel telephoto camera (f/2.4). On the front, both are rumoured to be equipped with a 10-megapixel selfie camera (f/2.2). The Space Zoom on the S22 and S22+ cap out at 30x.

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The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is coming with a more robust setup similar to the S21 Ultra. It will come with a quad-camera setup with a laser autofocus sensor. The main camera is a 108-megapixel with an f/1.8 aperture. This is complemented by a 12-megapixel ultrawide sensor (f//2.2) and two 10-megapixel telephoto cameras (f/2.4 and f/4.9). The telephoto sensor with a larger f/4.9 aperture is intriguing as it also indicates better low light performance.

Same, Same But Different

When it comes to the overall design of the Galaxy S22 series. It seems like Samsung has decided that it will stick to its highly praised design of the Galaxy S21 series. Leaks and rumours both have shown the same design for the S22 and S22+ with the raised camera module being encased in the metal frame of the smartphone. That said, we’ve yet to see if Samsung will be sticking to contrasting colourways which made the S21’s design memorable. So far, leaks have only shown the white and black versions of the S22 and S22+ which don’t seem to have the eye-popping contrast.

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That said, there are minor differences when it comes to materials. The Galaxy S22 series is rumoured to come with glass materials – for the back portion at least. This could be to support the faster wireless fast charging. However, it seems like the S22 will be capping its charging abilities at 25W while its siblings move on to 45W charging technology.

A Note-able Galaxy S22 Ultra… Maybe

However, the Galaxy S22 Ultra seems to be turning the Galaxy S series on its head – just a little. After skipping a year and retiring the popular Note moniker, it seems like Samsung is poised to bring the Note and S series into a single flagship family. The Galaxy S22 Ultra is not only adopting the S-Pen, it’s taken the familiar design cues of the Note.

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The rounded, rectangular design of the Galaxy Note family is back in full force. The S22 Ultra is not only wider than its siblings, but it also brings an integrated S-pen slot. This seems to be a natural progression of the S-Pen’s S21 Ultra debut last year. In addition, the Ultra is looking to have a fully flushed camera setup – aside from the camera lenses. It also drops the encasing design of its siblings when it comes to the camera.

Pricier across the board

It seems like the Galaxy S22 won’t only be coming with the latest and greatest technology. It’s also coming with a hefty bump in price – at least in the U.S. The S22 series is rumoured to be a whopping USD$100 (MYR417.99) more than the S21 series. The Galaxy S22 will be starting at USD$900 (MYR3,761.95) while the S22+ starts at USD$1,100 (MYR4,598.12) and the S22 Ultra at USD$1,300 (MYR5,434.10).

However, prices in Europe seem to be remaining the same. We hope this rings true for the prices in Malaysia as well.

Where to watch Samsung Unpacked 2022

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With all of that for you to feast on, the real deal will be launching on 9th January 2022. It will be streamed on the official Samsung website as well as the company’s YouTube and Facebook at 11 pm Malaysian time; that’s 1 pm in London (UTC+0) and 8 am in New York (UTC-5).

If you’re in Malaysia, you can actually get an MYR200 voucher if you register your interest ahead of the event. The voucher can only be used to pre-order the upcoming Galaxy S22 series though. So, if you’ve already set your heart on getting the S22, you’ve got nothing to lose!

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1bill announces strategic investment in Accurassi

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Multi-million-dollar investment to transform Australia’s energy landscape and unlock the future of global energy retail

MELBOURNE, Australia, Feb. 7, 2022 — One of Australia’s leading financial technology innovators, 1bill Holdings, has announced a more than $2 million investment in visionary B2B Energy Technology SaaS Provider, Accurassi.

The strategic deal is expected to unlock the future of energy retail with market-first technology to accelerate the easy transition to green energy.

1bill CEO Neil Saligrama said there was a thirst in the Australian and global markets for more sustainable energy solutions, which current digital infrastructure including product and billing capabilities cannot service at scale or speed.

"No transition is easy, unless it’s made easy via technology, and that’s what this is about: using technology to simplify energy acquisition and management and provide clarity for consumers to make a smooth transition to sustainable solutions," Mr Saligrama said.

Accurassi CEO Colin Fraser said 1bill’s significant investment would allow them to build the platform of the future.

"The technology we are building will allow energy retailers to diversify and evolve through the innovation of energy plans and billing capabilities," Mr Fraser said.

"It will empower customers to choose what they want, how they pay, and when they pay for it – things like bundled hardware, energy subscriptions and plans customised to an individual’s needs.

"It’s going to make home de-carbonisation accessible to everyone through intelligent, dynamic energy plans, and greener, cheaper, simpler bills."

Mr Saligrama said the investment strategically aligned both companies by combining the strength of 1bill’s market reach with Accurassi’s revolutionary technology, creating compelling value for both companies and their shareholders.

"At 1bill, we’re very focused on adding technology that is unique to the market and relevant to the customer," Mr Saligrama said.

"Accurassi has been at the helm of energy innovation in the market, and their technology gives us a future-focused and cost-friendly solution that enables us to be the market leader."

Accurassi CEO Colin Fraser said the two companies share a vision for a greener planet.

"Such a vision can only be achieved with partners like 1bill who deeply understand and are aligned with our core purpose and culture," Mr Fraser said. 

"It’s fortuitous that our two businesses and our skill sets match up perfectly in terms of what we each bring to the table."

Mr Saligrama said the investment was an integral part of the company’s ambitious growth strategy.

"We’re always looking for new opportunities that offer the right synergy and support businesses that are innovative in any space that’s relevant – and that includes global opportunities to grow," Mr Saligrama said.

About 1bill

Australia’s most advanced bill management platform, 1bill, is the brainchild of Neil Saligrama and the award-winning team behind Australia’s largest utility connection and comparison platform Compare and Connect. Available as an Android and iPhone app, 1bill puts Australians back in control of their finances, allowing users to consolidate, view and pay household bills, compare and switch to better deals, unlock pay later functions and earn rewards. It provides an end-to-end solution for a range of industries, bringing convenience, control, savings and better data and insights for consumers, retailers and businesses.

For more information, visit www.1bill.com/, email enquiries@1bill.com, or phone 1300 391 320.  

About Accurassi

Accurassi was founded with a passion for the planet, originally providing technology to large organisations and government departments to help track and manage their carbon footprints. Their world-class team of engineers and business minds is now creating the most transformative, consumer-focused energy technology. Their modular Customer Acquisition and Management Platform enables the next generation of energy retailers to completely transform how they supply energy for the distributed, net-zero future.

For more information, please visit www.accurassi.com/, Twitter twitter.com/accurassi, LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/accurassi/, email info@accurassi.com, or phone 1300 070 351.

Media Contacts:

Jazz Rowland
Chief of Staff, Accurassi
jazz.rowland@accurassi.com
+61 432 911 397

Chris Gallichio
Chief Marketing Officer, 1bill Holdings
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+61 413 130 971

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Unilumin supports the Opening Ceremony of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics

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BEIJING, Feb. 5, 2022 — On February 4, 2022, the whole world watched the Opening Ceremony for the Beijing Winter Olympics. This grand event provided a stunning visual feast that combined digital technology and beautiful creative designs. It was not only technologically advanced, but dynamic, aesthetically pleasing, and experiential. This was also an opportunity to showcase some of China’s newest technology innovations to the world.

At the beautiful Opening Ceremony, a giant snowflake-shaped cauldron and a never-before-seen 8K ultra high definition (UHD) display on the stage of the stadium attracted the world’s attention; Unilumin and BOE Technology were jointly involved in creating these magical displays.

Before the official start, Zhang Yimou, who was the director of the Opening Ceremony, had already dropped hints that this year the Winter Olympics would be totally different. The stage floor of the Opening Ceremony was illuminated by the largest 8K UHD ground display system in existence, with an overall area of 10,393 square meters. Not only was it the largest in the world, but it also used cutting edge technology.

The Ground Display System in the National Stadium (also known as the Bird’s Nest)
The Ground Display System in the National Stadium (also known as the Bird’s Nest)

As the exclusive partner in LED industry for Team China, Unilumin was proud to be granted the right to use the Team China trademark in May 2021. The Winter Olympics feature other lighting products by Unilumin, such as the lighting for the preparation offices in the General Administration of Sport, training centers such as the Beijing Wukesong Arena, training centers for athletes, and the swimming pool. Unilumin is doing its part to cheer on the athletes.

This continues a long tradition of cooperation between Unilumin and sport. Since 2014, Unilumin has supported every major sporting event, from the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics, to the 2016 Rio Olympics, to the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. It has also supported other sports events hosted in China such as the 2021 Summer World University Games in Chengdu, and the Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games. Unilumin has always been there for the athletes, at all of the elite sports events held around the world.

Contact: Estella Yan, estella.yan@unilumin.com

 

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100,000 registered attendees see LEAP22 leapfrog into first place in international technology events

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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Feb. 5, 2022 — The inaugural edition of LEAP has set new records for a debut technology event, attracting over 100,000 registered attendees from more than 80 countries. Over 700 exhibitors including the world’s leading technology companies and 1,500 start-ups, along with more than 500 international speakers joined LEAP22, which concluded yesterday in Riyadh, making it the largest ever first edition for a technology event. Over US$6.4 billion of investments and new technology initiatives were announced at LEAP22.

LEAP22 Rocket Fuel Startup Competition Winners
LEAP22 Rocket Fuel Startup Competition Winners

LEAP22 saw the announcement of multiple investments and funds for start-ups and entrepreneurs of over US$266 million. Among the announcements was the completion of the second round of Khwarizmi Ventures fund with a value of US$69.8 million; investment into the Emkan VC fund of over US$49.8 million and the launch by Saudi Venture Investment Company of a new fund worth over US$134 million, to promote start-ups. A new partnership to build start-ups between Unifonic and TheSpaceKSA, called UnifonicX, was also revealed.

Start-up deals included Nana closing an investment round led by FIM Partners and the STV Fund, worth US$50 million; and Quant closing an investment round worth US$800,000 led by VentureSouq with participation by RaedVC and Seedra, and also announced an additional round of investment. Muzn Artificial Intelligence raised an investment round of US$10.1 million, led by Raed Ventures with the participation of Shorooq Partners, VentureSouq, Sukna Ventures and others; while Taffi raised more than US$1.8 million investment, and SIFI and Tamawal closed pre-seed rounds.

Start-ups from around the world went head-to-head in the Rocket Fuel Start-up Competition, promoting their innovative business ideas to win a share of the US$1 million prize fund. Seven winning start-ups took home cash prizes for their new business ideas, scored on creativity, innovation, potential, functionality and impact on people and society.

Apple selected Riyadh for its first Apple Developer Academy headquarters in the Middle East and North Africa region. The academy caters solely to female programmers and developers and is located at the Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University.

Michael Champion, Regional Executive Vice President – MEA, Informa, the event’s organizers said LEAP22 is a breakthrough success, attracting the biggest audience for a technology event in recent years, surpassing even CES, and setting a new record for most attendees to a new platform.

“LEAP22 has been able to bring to Riyadh the leading names in technology with the most exciting new start-ups and creators, to present cutting-edge innovations that will reshape the world around us. We would like to thank our world-class speakers, sponsors and partners and look forward to hosting an even bigger LEAP next year,” said Champion.

 

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CGTN: World gathers for 2022 Winter Olympic Games in Beijing

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BEIJING, Feb. 5, 2022 — The opening ceremony of the 2022 Winter Olympic Games was held at the National Stadium in Beijing on Friday night.

Opening ceremony of the 2022 Winter Olympic Games at the National Stadium in Beijing, China, February 4, 2022. /Xinhua News Agency
Opening ceremony of the 2022 Winter Olympic Games at the National Stadium in Beijing, China, February 4, 2022. /Xinhua News Agency

Chinese President Xi Jinping declared the Winter Games open after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Thomas Bach delivered a speech.

"This Year of the Tiger is also an Olympic Year," Bach said. "Both the Year of the Tiger and the Olympic Tiger stand for ambition, courage and strength. Today, thanks to this ambition, China is a winter sport country. Well over 300 million people are engaged in winter sports in about 2,000 ski resorts and ice rinks."

"Dear athletes," he added, "We are all standing with you. We are all supporting you. We are all cheering you on."

A part of the performance at the opening ceremony of the 2022 Winter Olympic Games at the National Stadium in Beijing, China, February 4, 2022. /Xinhua News Agency
A part of the performance at the opening ceremony of the 2022 Winter Olympic Games at the National Stadium in Beijing, China, February 4, 2022. /Xinhua News Agency

Zhang Yimou, who’s behind the epic opening ceremony of the Beijing Summer Olympics in 2008, was again the chief director for the 2022 Winter Games opening ceremony. Snowflakes were at the heart of his central idea for Friday night’s show, which featured them in two programs. The lighting of the Olympic flame also carried the same motif.

"Different snowflakes come to Beijing and assemble into a giant snowflake of humankind," Zhang said of his concept for the opening ceremony in an interview with China Media Group (CMG).

Delegations from over 90 countries and regions attended the ceremony, together with world leaders including Russian President Vladimir Putin, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic, Argentine President Alberto Fernández, and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres among others.

Athletes of Team China attend the parade at the opening ceremony of the 2022 Winter Olympic Games at the National Stadium in Beijing, China, February 4, 2022. /Xinhua News Agency
Athletes of Team China attend the parade at the opening ceremony of the 2022 Winter Olympic Games at the National Stadium in Beijing, China, February 4, 2022. /Xinhua News Agency

As part of the Olympic tradition, members of Team Greece were the first to enter the stadium during the parade of athletes, followed by Team Turkey. As the host of the Winter Olympics, Team China were the last to march. Speed skater Gao Tingyu and skeleton athlete Zhao Dan carried the Chinese national flag for the squad.

At the end of the ceremony, the Olympic Cauldron was lit at the center of the stadium by the torch that had passed through the hands of some 1,200 torchbearers, including Bach himself, during a three-day relay in the three competition zones of Beijing, Yanqing and Zhangjiakou.

In the following 16 days, some 2,900 athletes will compete in 109 events of 15 disciplines under seven sports at the 2022 Winter Olympics.

https://news.cgtn.com/news/2022-02-04/Beijing-2022-Winter-Olympics-opening-ceremony-begins-17nLl93I95S/index.html

 

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CGTN: China, Russia vow to turn mutual trust into cooperation in various fields

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BEIJING, Feb. 5, 2022 — China is celebrating the Chinese New Year and under a global gaze as it hosts the Winter Olympics, and the China–Russia relationship is also in the spotlight as Russian President Vladimir Putin paid a visit to Beijing on Friday.

 

Nearly three years after Putin’s last visit to China, the trip featured the 38th meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and the Russian president since 2013.

During the meeting, the two heads of state vowed to turn mutual trust between the two countries into cooperation in all fields.

Close communication maintained

Noting his attendance at the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi at the invitation of Putin, Xi said that they promised to meet again in Beijing eight years later.

"Your visit this time fulfills our promise," he said, adding that he hopes the meeting at the beginning of spring will inject more vitality into China–Russia relations.

"Lichun," the first of the 24 solar terms on Chinese lunar calendar, falls on February 4 this year and it is considered the beginning of spring.

Putin said the exchange of visits at the Olympics is a symbol and a good tradition of close relations between the two countries’ heads of state.

"The COVID-19 pandemic has not stopped me from maintaining close exchanges with President Xi in various ways," he said.

After the talks, Xi hosted a banquet for Putin and the two leaders attended the opening ceremony of the Beijing Winter Olympics.

Promoting all-round practical cooperation 

China and Russia will strengthen their strategic partnership in energy, steadily advance major oil and gas cooperation projects, and advance cooperation of scientific and technological innovation in frontier areas such as artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things and the International Lunar Research Station project, according to Xi.

The Chinese president also highlighted the promotion of bilateral cooperation in goods and services, agriculture, green trade, medicine and health, and the digital economy.

Russia is ready to deepen cooperation with China in economy and trade, energy, science and technology, finance and transportation, Putin said.

Meanwhile, the two leaders agreed to jointly announce the Years of Sports Exchanges between China and Russia.

The two countries also signed a series of cooperation documents in key fields.

Strengthening coordination in international affairs

Xi stressed China and Russia’s commitment to deepening back-to-back strategic coordination in the face of profound and complex changes in the international situation, and highlighted the importance of strengthening coordination with Russia within the framework of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and BRICS.

Noting the joint statement on international relations in the new era and global sustainable development issued at the meeting, Putin said that it reflected the highly consistent position of Russia and China on major international issues.

Russia is ready to further strengthen strategic communication and coordination with China, firmly support each other in safeguarding sovereignty and territorial integrity, and firmly uphold the central coordinating role of the United Nations, he added.

https://news.cgtn.com/news/2022-02-04/Chinese-Russian-presidents-meet-in-Beijing-17nr7lbqo0w/index.html

 

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#Work With AiDot launches Valentine’s campaign with perfect home decoration gift

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LOS ANGELES, Feb. 4, 2022 — AiDot app runs a Valentine ‘s Day campaign starting from February 1st, 2022, till Valentine’s Day on February 14th, 2022. Partnering Linkind, OREiN and Winees, "Work with AiDot" to meet Valentine’s Day home decoration needs through a customized combination of multiple lighting scenes to create a romantic atmosphere.

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Partnered with Linkind, OREiN and Winees, "Work with AiDot" will provide 5000 units of gifts, including smart cameras, smart table lamps and smart LED bulbs to customers. They will send prizes within the campaign to help consumers with Valentine’s Day home decoration ideas.

With all the enthusiasm, "Work with AiDot" provides plenty of options for Valentines home decoration Ideas：

The light dims and shifts, that means "I miss you":

Valentine’s Day shall be more romantic by spending time with your lover. When sharing a candlelight dinner with your lover and spending a warm and romantic Valentine’s night together, our smart table lamp (Linkind Smart RGB Table Lamp) can always create a suitable lighting atmosphere for you.

By using warm white and choose candlelight mode, it imitates the warmth and softness of candlelight and makes the breathing of loving.

Make a long distance relationship work:

Not every couple can meet each other with hand in hand on Valentine’s Day, but through our home safety camera (Winees Indoor Security Camera), the distance between you and your lover is within inches. No matter where you are, home is always with you, of course, all about love.

Relaxing spa / warm accompanying:

A relaxing comfortable Thai massage with a dimmable warm light work with AiDot.

To get away from the boring and tiring daily job, spent some time having a soul relaxing Thai massage, with an alluring dim warm light. Do not resist the sleepiness, let the OREiN Smart Wi-Fi RGBW LED Light Bulbs guide you to the deepest galaxy.

Whether you decide to share a candlelight dinner with your lover, enjoy a Thai spa for soul relaxation, or care for your loved ones at any time, you can set up the corresponding mood and atmosphere before the selected time to greet them with a special Valentine’s Day theme.

About Work with AiDot：

As an evolving integrated smart home eco-system, Work with AiDot is interconnected with Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Homekit, Conrad connects, Smartthings, etc. AiDot APP is fully compatible with Amazon Echo, Google Assistant, Apple Home Pod and other voice assistants, also work with 20 partners’ mainstream smart home devices. More details, visit: www.aidot.com.

Products connected to the Work with AiDot ecosystem can control collaboratively with multi-brands for ambient scenes. More brands will connect with this ecosystem in the future, which will enable more smart home devices to Work with AiDot to bring customers a convenient smart life and meet the needs of smart home scenes.

For more information, visit: www.aidot.com

Work with AiDot Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/workwithaidot/

Contact: marketing@aidot.com

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SK networks seeks to promote blockchain business through joint efforts with Hashed

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– MOU with Hashed Ventures on ‘Blockchain Startup Searching & Ecosystem Development’

– 21.7 million USD investment to search promising blockchain players and seek joint business opportunities

… Also acting as an external cooperation partner of SK Group’s blockchain business

– “Blockchain investment will be encouraged to lead the company’s future growth”

SEOUL, South Korea, Feb. 4, 2022 — SK networks has chosen blockchain business reinforcement as a key strategy to ensure future growth, and it is now seeking cooperation with Hashed, a specialized blockchain investment company.

SK networks announced that it has signed an MOU on ‘Blockchain Startup Searching & Ecosystem Development’ with Hashed Ventures, a startup investment company established by Hashed. The announcement included planned execution of 21.7 million USD investment as well. Sung Hwan Choi(on the left), COO of SK networks is celebrating the MOU with Seo Joon Kim, the CEO of Hashed Ventures.
SK networks announced that it has signed an MOU on ‘Blockchain Startup Searching & Ecosystem Development’ with Hashed Ventures, a startup investment company established by Hashed. The announcement included planned execution of 21.7 million USD investment as well. Sung Hwan Choi(on the left), COO of SK networks is celebrating the MOU with Seo Joon Kim, the CEO of Hashed Ventures.

SK networks (CEO: Sang Kyu Park) announced on February 04 that it has signed an MOU on ‘Blockchain Startup Searching & Ecosystem Development’ with Hashed Ventures (CEO: Seo Joon Kim), a startup investment company established by Hashed. The announcement included planned execution of 21.7 million USD investment as well.

Hashed is a leading blockchain firm in Korea, engaged in blockchain technology investment and decentralization projects across the global market since its foundation in 2017. It has offered investment for blockchain teams with innovative technologies and services including Kakao’s Klaytn, Line’s Link, Terra, Axie Infinity and dydx. Seo Joon Kim, the CEO of Hashed, is known as a blockchain expert with high understanding of and insight into the market.

According to this agreement, the two companies agreed to work together on incorporating blockchain technology into the existing business models of SK Rent-a-Car and SK Magic, a subsidiary of SK networks, while seeking investment opportunities in promising global blockchain startups. It has been decided that Hashed Ventures will play the role of a key cooperation partner in carrying out the blockchain business of SK Group affiliates in the future. Through this, SK networks aims to stimulate global investment in blockchain and increase the synergy between promising future areas and company business.

Won Hee Lee, the head of SK networks Blockchain Business Division, said "This MOU with Hashed will allow SK networks to gain an important insight into the company’s future business models in relation to blockchain," and added, "The blockchain ecosystem development will be a win-win for both companies and the blockchain business will be encouraged to drive the growth of SK networks."   

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5 Reasons Why the Nokia T20 is a Tablet Made for Anyone

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The Tablet has had a tumultuous start in the tech industry. It wouldn’t be a surprise if the last time you had a tablet was more than 5 years ago. However, times have indeed changed especially when it comes to the embattled tablet. We’ve entered an era where tablets are becoming more than just screens; they’ve become the cornerstone of our entertainment systems and, in some cases, our productivity. However, with that being the reality, we’ve also been forced to pay even more for them – until the Nokia T20.

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The new Nokia T20 is a unique combination of affordability, versatility and security. It brings together the cornerstone features of a tablet and ensures that your data is safe while you work and play. Not only does it bring some of the immersive technologies we’re so accustomed to when it comes to Nokia smartphones, but it also packs a versatile package that can adapt for any use. In fact, we’ve got 5 reasons that make it one of the most versatile tablets on the market.

1. Specced Out To Meet Your Every Need

The Nokia T20 isn’t like other tablets that force you to choose between having a flagship experience or long-lasting specifications. Instead, the tablet is specced to be able to meet your needs. It comes with a quad-core processor with 2 large performance cores and 6 power efficiency cores allowing it to seamlessly switch between performance and power-efficient modes when in use. You won’t be hungry for a wall socket on the go nor will you be edging to throw the T20 against the wall when you’re gaming. 

In addition, it comes with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage which can handle almost anything you can throw at it. If that isn’t enough, you’ll be able to get up to 512GB of additional storage through the microSD card slot. Combine this with a crisp 10.4-inch display with 2K resolution and you’re set to seamlessly glide between work and Genshin Impact. If you’re looking to make the experience THAT much better, you’ll just need to pair a Bluetooth Keyboard or Controller depending on whether you want to complete that document or defeat that final boss.

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Oh! Did we forget to mention? It’s also built for work (or play) on the go with support for 4G LTE connectivity. Of course, it supports WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth 5.0. In addition to that, the 4G LTE version comes with GPS support.

2. Immersive Entertainment with Hardware that Makes a Difference

If you’re looking for a tablet built for entertainment, you might have just found it with the Nokia T20. It comes equipped with a 10.4-inch in-cell display with 2K resolution. That resolution is higher than most other tablets in its price range! It has a typical brightness of 400 nits so you can even see what you’re doing under the sunlight and with a 5:3 aspect ratio, you’ve got even more visibility when you’re in that game of Genshin Impact or PUBG Mobile.

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The visual experience is complemented by Nokia’s OZO Audio technology which creates an immersive soundscape with the stereo speakers that come with the T20. In fact, HMD global debuted this technology with the Nokia 6 in 2017 and have been improving it with every generation. You’ll be able to hear every note in the concerto you’re listening to while working and every footstep in that battle royale game you’re playing online.

3. Create A Curated Experience For Your Kids

It’s always a challenge looking for a tablet that will cater to your child while allowing you to keep the experience safe for them. With the Nokia T20, you’ll be able to create a walled-off garden for your child to play in. They will get to enjoy every experience available without you needing to worry about untoward content or security risks.

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Setting up the experience is as simple as A-B-C thanks to Google Kids Space. You can set up a Google account for your child and create the experience you want for them. In fact, you can do this remotely using the Family Link app. In fact, you can set up and change limits without disrupting their experience. They will get an uninterrupted experience on the Nokia T20 including in the Play Store and on YouTube. However, certain content will be filtered out according to your settings to keep you at ease. You’ll even be able to set time limits to screen time and app usage!

4. Quality with A Proven Legacy

Nokia devices have a proven legacy of quality. In fact, their devices were so hardy that Malaysians always say that their devices can be used in self-defence! With a legacy like that, where else can you go but up when it comes to quality. The Nokia T20 is made of quality materials that are built to last. The body of the tablet is made of Sandblasted aluminium which is not only a sight to behold but also sturdy with enough rigidity to leave unattended with your kids. Even the glass on the screen is made of toughened glass to withstand the rigours of child use. It also comes with an IP52 rating for dust and water resistance.

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Pair this with the bundled rugged case which comes together with your brand-new Nokia T20 and you have a truly ruggedized tablet. Not only does it have the built quality but also the additional protection that it needs when you or your child use it.

5. Guaranteed Security with Timely Updates

HMD Global isn’t just releasing devices without thinking about software support and security. They’ve actually guaranteed updates for all their devices! The Nokia suite of devices will come with 2 years of major OS updates. So, if in those 2 years, there are 5 major updates, you can rest assured you’re Nokia T20 will get them. In addition, HMD Global is guaranteeing security updates for an additional year after that. That’s 3 years of security updates!

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In addition to this, the Nokia T20 also comes with Android 11 out of the box. It’s also set to receive the Android 12 update very soon! So you’ll be up to date with the latest software experience and security patches in no time.

Could you be asking for more when it comes to the tablet that is available for only MYR1,099? You’d be hard-pressed to find many other options which come with the thought and experience that comes with the Nokia T20. You don’t even have to leave your home to get your tablet, it’s available online on Shopee and Lazada.

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