LG WashTower Offers Seamless and Smart Laundry For All

LG launches its latest solution for quicker, smarter and convenient laundry – the LG WashTower.

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Fast, efficient and convenient laundry with the LG WashTower

It is the first fully integrated washer-dryer combo in Malaysia, offering space-efficiency and convenience in one sleek body. Contrary to the conventional washers and dryers sold as combos, the LG WashTower is operated with a single control panel and utilizes AI for crosstalk between the washer and dryer. LG believes that this is the solution for the biggest laundry challenge faced by customers – long washing and drying cycles.

Washer-Dryer teamwork for faster laundry

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Space saving sleek body and minimalistic aesthetics

To address this challenge, LG has implemented Smart Pairing between the washer and dryer within the LG WashTower. With the Prepare to Dry feature, it automatically sets the optimal drying cycle based on the previous wash cycle. The washer sends signals to the dryer to begin pre-heating before the wash cycle completion, cutting down on the drying cycle time. The LG WashTower also saves time in the wash cycle using the TurboWash 360 feature, which uses increased water temperature and spray nozzles to jumpstart the wash cycle. Customers can expect and overall reduction of 30% for their laundry time with LG’s latest solution.

Safer and more convenient laundry with LG

While speed may be important, LG also cares about the safety of your clothes with the AI Direct Drive (AI DD) Technology. The WashTower is able to detect the best washing pattern based on the type of fabric. It will adjust the drum motions, water temperature and wash cycle time to help reduce fabric damage by 10 percent, as claimed by LG. With the Dual Inverter Heat Pump technology, drying temperatures can be adjusted based on the drying load and fabric softness to reduce fabric damage and also save energy consumption. All features and operations are accessed from the unified CenterControl panel found at the center of the WashTower. To make things more convenient, the LG WashTower can be also controlled remotely using the LG ThinQ application. It enables remote start or stop of the washing cycle, send notifications on cycle completions and reminders for scheduled maintenance.

A stylish pairing with the LG Laundry Duo

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For that special suit, dress or teddy bear, the LG Styler can clean it all

LG is now offering the perfect partner to the LG WashTower, the LG Styler, as a package deal with special pricing. The LG Styler is an all-in-one garment steamer, sanitizer and dry cleaner. For garments that are too delicate for the standard washer-dryer cycles, the Styler is an alternative laundry solution. The highlight feature of the Styler is its Special Care Mode. These are tailor-made modes that can be downloaded through the ThinQ app for the cleaning of special garment types. The Styler would be the perfect laundry solution for suits, satin dresses, even hard to wash household items like pillows and teddy bears. There is also the gentle Dry mode, which uses low temperature drying that is faster than conventional air-drying. It even comes with a handy Pants Crease Care ironing system, where a presser helps hold your pants in place for easy, crease-free ironing.

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Spacious interior for multiple garments and a handy Pants Crease Care system.

Pricing and availability

The LG WashTower is available now at RM13,999 while the LG Styler retails for RM 8,499. With the LG Laundry Duo promotion, you can get both at discounted prices of RM 12,999 and RM6,399 respectively. This promotion will be available with the LG Trio Bonanza Sale-brations from now until 31st December 2022. For more information on the LG WashTower and LG Styler, visit the LG Official website and follow LG’s official Facebook page.

STAR POWER & PitPat: A Treadmill that Lets You Compete at Home

HOUSTON, Dec. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The unique innovation of the STAR POWER treadmill, which brings offline races online, is that you can participate in races even when you run at home.

By accessing the application developed by STAR POWER with the activity tracker, users can access the online race platform Pit Pat and enjoy online competition with other runners. Each user can invite their family and friends to join one of the races together and enjoy running with people from all over the world, or even a sports superstar.

STAR POWER is not just a traditional treadmill. It collects the latest data monitoring system and scientific fitness-assisted exercise and provides more scientific running advice on Pit Pat through heart rate, running pace, calories, and other data statistics so that users can get more efficient and safer growth. In addition, STAR POWER has a high-tech function with an entertainment nature – AR running, which users can experience through the Pit Pat App and participate in the related races.

STAR POWER’s founder said: We hope to combine fitness sports with competitive competitions to create a new way of participating in sports, so that connected fitness becomes the favorite healthy lifestyle of users.

Immersive Running Vibe

The Pit Pat App is the most important innovation of STAR POWER, it has virtual scene design and multiple competition modes, including professional track, city road, country road, beach, and so on. Users can choose their favorite scene to start running. Race mode is a project mode that takes into account entertainment and competition, including Multiplayer Online, PK Run, Goal Challenge, and Ranking Challenge. Users can choose group competitions or 1V1 competitions with friends, get rewards by beating other players, and also get monetary rewards if they participate in official events.

Multiplayer Online: Players can win monetary rewards by ranking.

PK Runs: Players can run 1V1 with friends and family or with global online players to win real rewards.

Goal Challenge: Players earn cash rewards by completing goals within a time limit.

Ranking Challenge: Players can win cash rewards by beating other players in the rankings.

The Community board is an important part of Pit Pat. Users can chat with other runners online via text or voice during their participation in running events, sharing their fitness anecdotes and some experience summaries so that users can fully enjoy running without leaving home.

More Convenient User Experience

Compared with the traditional more bulky treadmill, STAR POWER has a lighter design that can be easily assembled for use. Handy front wheels and lightweight architecture make it easy to move around and even fold up without taking up too much space. In the design process, STAR POWER put aside many tedious functions and focuses on the user experience. For example, the double-layer running belt configured in the running process greatly improves stability. The excellent shock absorption system and friction force make the running process safe and carefree.

About PitPat

PitPat is an application specially developed by the JoyFit team for the STARPOWER treadmill. It is the world’s first platform for online competitions. Users can connect through the bracelet and app to experience a 3D immersive running experience, while enjoying online running competitions with thousands of people.

JoyFit team considers that a treadmill is not just a replacement for outdoor running, but should have a meaning that goes far beyond running. It is supposed to give every runner a state of health and psychological pleasure at the same time, and this is what the team has been working towards- to make running not only for fitness but also to enjoy the process.

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Changes to Ericsson’s Nomination Committee

STOCKHOLM, Dec. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Effective December 9, 2022, Niko Pakalén will replace Jonas Synnergren as representative for Cevian Capital Partners Limited in Ericsson’s (NASDAQ: ERIC) Nomination Committee.

The Nomination Committee now consists of:   

  • Johan Forssell, Investor AB;
  • Karl Åberg, AB Industrivärden;
  • Anders Oscarsson, AMF – Tjänstepension och Fonder;
  • Niko Pakalén, Cevian Capital Partners Limited; and
  • Ronnie Leten, the Chair of the Board of Directors

Johan Forssell is the Chair of the Nomination Committee.

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Rebound Plastic Exchange to support Malaysia achieve its Plastics Sustainability Roadmap by 2030

Rebound Plastic Exchange, a quality assured global trading platform for recycled plastics, will ensure transparency whilst facilitating cross border trade to unlock circularity worldwide.

ABU DHABI, UAE, Dec. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Rebound Plastic Exchange, a global B2B digital trading platform for recycled plastics, is ready to support Malaysia achieve its national sustainability targets by 2030. Implemented by the Ministry of Environment and Water (KASA), the Malaysia Plastics Sustainability Roadmap aims to phase out problematic single-use plastics against a 76% average collected-for-recycling rate by 2030, with long-term aims to achieve a 100% recycling rate for plastic packaging by 2050[1]. Rebound Plastic Exchange promises quality assurance and trust by vetting the members and listings posted onto the marketplace, thus helping the industry achieve its targets and keep plastic out of the environment.

Malaysia became the leading destination for the world’s plastic following the China ban in 2018. Its adherence to the Basel Convention gives Malaysia more leeway to curb plastic waste, incentivizing verified feedstock to enter its territories though contaminated plastics still find their way to the country despite the new UN rules[2]. Plastics can in fact be recycled into usable products, however 81% of the material value of plastics is lost in Malaysia due to failure to recover the material[3]

Maryam Al Mansoori, General Manager, Rebound Plastic Exchange, said, “ASEAN countries boast a significant portion of the global plastic feedstock, positioning the region as a leading processor for recycled plastics with Malaysia at its head, should it seize the opportunity to undergo pivotal changes in the industry, towards greater plastic recycling.”

Meanwhile, PETRONAS Chemicals Group (PCG) officiated its partnership with ExxonMobil under a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to pilot advanced plastic recycling methods using cutting-edge technology for large-scale implementation[4].

It is estimated that up to 70%[5] of the existing installed recycling capacity in Malaysia is used for imported plastic waste, demonstrating the need for a range of solutions to support circular plastic waste management as Malaysia remains in the top 10 ocean polluters due to mismanaged plastic waste. Out of a total 1.41 million tonnes, currently, 1.07 million tonnes[6] of domestic plastic are disposed per year in Malaysia, resulting in only 24.2%, or 340,000 tonnes of recycled plastics overall.

Active buyers and sellers on Rebound Plastic Exchange come from over 21 countries, helping source plastic feedstock at the preferred price ranges. Industry members, whether buyers or sellers of recycled plastics, can register on Rebound Plastic Exchange free of charge and access a global marketplace for quality assured feedstock.

1. RPX Market Research Report: Insights into the Recycled Plastic Landscape in the ASEAN Region 
2. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-malaysia-environment-plastic-idUSKBN2BG0ZL
3. https://www.malaysiakini.com/announcement/626174
4. https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2022/09/20/pcg-inks-mou-with-exxonmobil-on-plastic-recycling-in-malaysia
5. RPX Market Research Report: Insights into the Recycled Plastic Landscape in the ASEAN Region 
6. RPX Market Research Report: Insights into the Recycled Plastic Landscape in the ASEAN Region

Rebound Plastic Exchange ready to unlock new opportunities for recycled plastics in Hong Kong

Rebound Plastic Exchange, a quality assured global trading platform for recycled plastics, will ensure transparency whilst facilitating cross border trade to unlock circularity worldwide.

ABU DHABI, UAE, Dec. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Rebound Plastic Exchange, a global B2B digital trading platform for recycled plastics, is ready to enter the Hong Kong market in full swing following its increased activity across the Middle East, North America, Latin America, India, Southeast Asia and Europe. The global marketplace promises quality assurance and trust by vetting the members and listings posted onto the marketplace, thus helping Hong Kong and the industry achieve its targets and keep plastic out of the environment.

In 2016, Hong Kong exported nearly 1.78 million tonnes[1] of recycled plastic waste to China, most than any other country in the world. In 2020, plastics still made up 21% of the city’s total municipal solid waste (MSW), though with a 27% increase in locally recycled plastics[2] . The Hong Kong Legislative Council then passed the Waste Charging Scheme in 2021 with hopes to reduce per capita waste disposal by 45% and increase recycling rates by 55%[3]. As the highly anticipated scheme is about to begin in 2023, and with the new Waste Blueprint for Hong Kong 2035 entering into force, Rebound Plastic Exchange is ready to enable the city to unlock more investment opportunities to support its growing recycling targets and initiatives.

Maryam Al Mansoori, General Manager, Rebound Plastic Exchange, said, “Recent data shows plastic waste represents approximately 20% of municipal solid waste disposal in Hong Kong. [4] This statistic could very well be leveraged as the world’s plastics market is forecasted to reach $46.6 bn by 2025.”

Rebound Plastic Exchange’s increased activity in Hong Kong will only complement the regional government’s commitments towards the Basel Convention’s Amendments on the trade of plastic and thus unlocking the world’s plastics, one country at a time. Active buyers and sellers on Rebound Plastic Exchange come from over 21 countries, helping source plastic feedstock at the preferred price ranges.

Industry members, whether buyers or sellers of recycled plastics, can register on Rebound Plastic Exchange free of charge and access a global marketplace for quality assured feedstock.

[1] https://ourworldindata.org/grapher/plastic-exports-to-china

[2] https://www.wastereduction.gov.hk/sites/default/files/msw2020.pdf

[3] https://www.wastereduction.gov.hk/en/index.htm

[4] https://www.gov.hk/en/residents/environment/waste/management/prsplastic.htm

Epulze Set to lead 2023 Southeast Asia Dota 2 Pro Circuit With EBN

The pair is tasked by Valve to champion its esports scene in the region

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Dec. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Epulze, a global esports entertainment and tournament platform provider join force with leading Southeast Asian esports marketing agency Esport Business Network (EBN) in hosting the upcoming 2023 Dota 2 Pro Circuit Southeast Asia (SEA DPC).

Epulze Set to lead 2023 Southeast Asia Dota 2 Pro Circuit With EBN
Epulze Set to lead 2023 Southeast Asia Dota 2 Pro Circuit With EBN

The format for the 2022-2023 season will mostly be similar to previous seasons, with the regional league lasting three instead of six weeks and the divisions in separate iterations. 

“It is an exciting time for everyone here at Epulze to work with our partners on a ground-breaking event like the SEA DPC. This is a wonderful opportunity for us to showcase the professional players at the top of their games and provide a wonderful lens into the Southeast Asia region and all that it can offer,” shared Pontus Lövgren, Epulze Co-founder and Head of Events & Partnerships.

Selected by Valve to host all three tours of the SEA DPC, both Epulze and EBN will broadcast the event in over 10 languages to a global audience. With expertise and experience working within the Southeast Asia region, both companies will leverage local studios and partners to create broadcasts in multiple local languages, including Tagalog, Thai, Vietnamese, Mongolian, and Indonesian. 

Viewers will also benefit from a series of content focusing on the culture, food, and traditions of the region’s nations and cities as part of the broadcasts. Epulze and EBN will look to provide not just a great tournament for professional players, but also for the fans and viewers that will be cheering their favourite teams on.

As among the leading esports brands in Southeast Asia, the collaborators aim to build a healthy and wholesome ecosystem that unites esports fans and players while nurturing bonds between the two through shared interests. Having produced the English broadcast of the previous 2021/2022 DPC South America Tour 1 and several other regionally well-known qualifiers, Epulze and EBN are well-equipped to provide the support needed for the 2023 Southeast Asia Dota 2 Pro Circuit.  

“We are excited to be in partnership with Epulze and Valve to execute the Dota 2 Pro Circuit in Southeast Asia for 2023. Our collective goal is to elevate the experience for the community through our broadcast, content and tournament in the upcoming year. Dota 2 has been an integral part of Southeast Asia’s esports history and we are excited to see how we can continue to add value to the ecosystem and provide the community with more memorable experiences.” emphasized Adrian Gaffor, Co-founder and CEO of Esports Business Network. 

About Epulze

Founded in Sweden in 2015, Epulze is a world-leading esports, gaming, and entertainment company with the purpose of connecting grassroots players, professionals, enthusiasts, and stakeholders of esports, to create growth and engagement for gaming communities all over the globe. 

Epulze consists of several different verticals in the gaming and esports community, combined into the Epulze Esports Ecosystem. Through an easily accessed online tournament and competitions platform, an event and pro tournaments division, and a broadcasting studio, Epulze supplies grassroots players, pros and stakeholders all over the world with unique engagement in esports.  

About Esport Business Network (EBN) 

Esport Business Network (EBN) is one of the leading marketing agencies in the esports industry across Southeast Asia. Since its inception in 2014, Esport Business Network (EBN) has offered 360-degree solutions which include digital, creative, content, marketing and promotion, live production, event and talent management.

 

Sunway Medical Centre launches the latest tech in robot-assisted surgery

Sunway Medical Centre commemorates a big milestone in robot-assisted surgeries, celebrating 1000 successful surgeries and its patients. Committed to being a leading smart hospital, SunMed advances further with the acquisition of the highly advanced, da Vinci Xi 4th Generation Surgical System.

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Advantages of robot-assisted surgeries

A common misconception of robotic-assisted surgery is that it is performed by the robot. On the contrary, it is an advanced set of instruments, designed to assist surgeons in performing complex surgeries. The key advantage of using similar systems is that the surgeries are minimally invasive. This method will only require multiple smaller incisions called ‘keyholes’ rather than the bigger incisions in conventional procedures. This is particularly advantageous when having to perform surgeries on deeper lying tissue within the body, where accessibility and visibility for the surgeon is low. Patients benefit from this method too with faster recovery times and of course, less post-operative pain. Helen Ng, General Manager of MIS (Minimally Invasive Surgery) Services and Robotic Surgery, heaped praise on the system’s consistency and precision which lead to minimal scarring and blood loss for patients.

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The da Vinci Xi surgical system simulating a procedure with the Patient cart (left) and Vision cart (right)

The acquisition of the da Vinci Xi system is an achievement in itself, being the first of its kind in Malaysia. The major subsystems consist of the Patient cart, housing robotic arms, the Vision cart and the Surgeon console. The robotic arms are modular and can be swapped with various instruments required for the surgery. These include grips that mimic the surgeons’ fingers in motion; forceps, cameras and many more. The arms can also be positioned independently of each other at various depth, making it versatile enough for multiple procedure types. The vision cart channels all the camera feed to allow nurses and surgeons to observe the procedure in real time. And finally, the surgeon console is where the surgeon conducts the procedure with the assistance of control handles to move the robotic arms and instruments with high precision, as well as view the procedure in real time 3D imaging.

Simulation of abdominal surgery with da Vinci Xi
Surgeons can perform complex acts such as stitching with the system

Sunway Medical Centre’s commitment to smart tech in healthcare

Sunway Medical Centre has been committed to the smart hospital initiative since 2016, with robot-assisted surgery being a key focus area. They initially started with the acquisition of the previous iteration da Vinci Si surgical system specializing for abdominal surgeries. Since then, they have further added on systems from Mako SmartRobotics and ROSA Knee system, used mainly for knee and hip replacement surgeries. In fact, Sunway Medical Center has recently celebrated Malaysia’s first robot-assisted joint replacement surgery in 2021. The newly acquired da Vinci Xi system is a further step up from the previous Si system. Dr Tan Ee Ping, the first surgeon to conduct a procedure with the Xi system, added that it brings a host of improved functionality compared to its predecessors and has “…smaller, thinner arms with newly designed joints that offer a great range of motion”.

Sunway Medical Centre has been so impressed with the performance of the da Vinci Xi system that they already plan to acquire a second unit, further highlighting their commitment to robot-assisted surgeries. Helen Ng believes that “The more we operate with these highly advanced robotic technologies,
the more encouraged I feel that we are truly providing Malaysians with the best possible smart hospital technology to help them live their lives without pain”.

realme 10 Pro and 10 Pro+ 5G Comes to Malaysia for MYR 1,299 Onward

What can you get for MYR 1,299? You can get an entry-level smartphone device with that kind of price. When we say entry-level, we mean devices with a rather unimpressive system on a chip (SoC), low memory in both RAM and storage, regular 12-Megapixel camera, and maybe a large battery to come with. In some sense, an entry-level device looks more like a glorified powerbank in some cases. They are rather unimpressive devices you usually use as a backup device, or a secondary communicator for work and other things.

Thing is, MYR 1,299 is still not a small amount of money. The first Samsung Galaxy S was priced at about MYR 1,000 and that was one of the most expensive devices around at the time. In that sense, MYR 1,299 should be able to buy you more than just a glorified powerbank. It should be able to get you something decent to work with. It can get you a realme 10 Pro 5G.

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The realme 10 Pro 5G and 10 Pro+ 5G are not what you want to call flagship devices if you want to pit them against the likes of the Samsung Galaxy S22 series or even the Xiaomi 12 Series. It is still somewhat a mid-range device. For a mid-range device though, it is a pretty impressive package at a remarkable price point.

The most unimpressive part on the new series of devices from realme is the SoC within the device. It is a Dimensity 920 5G chipset. It is not the most powerful chip you can find even in MediaTek’s lab. It still supports 5G connectivity though, which is something of a futureproofing measure. It is paired with an 8GB RAM module, something most flagships sport. Of course, you can pay a little bit more to get up to 12GB (Pro+ 5G) of built-in RAM. Thanks to realme’s clever user interface, you can borrow up to 12GB more from its internal storage (up to 256GB) to make up to 24GB of RAM, an overkill amount even for flagship class devices.

You the back of the device is an impressive 108-Megapixel shooter (both Pro 5G and Pro+ 5G). It is the same camera module that you can find behind a Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra and Xiaomi’s range-topping 12 Pro. In that regard, you are getting a flagship class camera here at a hardly believable price point.

To view all the high-resolution photos, is a rather regular flat display for the realme 10 Pro 5G. It measures in at 6.72 inches. It sports Full HD display, quite unheard of in this price range in 2022. It also boasts 120Hz refresh rate with a peak brightness of 680 nits. Underneath all of the glass and aluminium construction is a huge 5,000mAh battery to keep the realme UI4.0 running all day.

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Then there is the Pro+ 5G. It is an MYR 300 premium over the regular realme 10 Pro 5G at an 8GB + 128GB configuration. But you do get a little bit more. Its 6.72-inch display is not a flat display anymore, it is an OLED 3D curved display that stretches to 800nits in brightness. It is lighter too at 173g while packing an extra 8-Megapixel ultrawide camera on its back. You also get what realme calls Tactile Engine 2.0 packed into its UI4.0.

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At a price point starting at MYR 1,299, the realme 10 Pro series is not a contender in the entry-level space. It is more than an entry-level device; we dare to call it a mid-range device that can challenge the higher-end segment. At its asking price too, it is a remarkably attractive deal.

The realme 10 Pro 5G and realme 10 Pro+ 5G is now available for pre-order via realme’s own web store, their official Shopee store, and official Lazada store. The Realme 10 Pro 5G retails for MYR 1299 (8GB + 128GB) onward and will be available 16th December 2022 onward from all realme’s authorized distributors and retailers, including their online stores. The realme 10 Pro+ 5G will be available 12th December onward and will run a Lazada exclusive (MYR 1,399 for 8GB + 128GB) deal on its launch day. It will retail from MYR 1,599 (8GB + 128GB) onward from the 16th of December 2022. More information on the new realme 10 Pro series devices can be found on their website.

SPLASH DAMAGE ANNOUNCES TRANSFORMERS: REACTIVATE

World Exclusive Reveal at The Game Awards Offers a First Look at a Brand-New TRANSFORMERS Video Game

SINGAPORE, Dec. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Splash Damage, the developers behind Dirty Bomb, Gears Tactics, Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory, today announced TRANSFORMERS: REACTIVATE, a 1-4 player online action game, being developed in collaboration with Hasbro, Inc. This PC & Console co-op game will offer players an opportunity to explore a fresh, new story within the TRANSFORMERS universe.

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Splash Damage Announces TRANSFORMERS REACTIVATE

The Game Awards saw the World Exclusive Reveal of TRANSFORMERS: REACTIVATE, offering fans a glimpse of what they can expect with a cinematic trailer. The gravest threat to humanity has arrived. And it’s already won. Earth is no longer ours; it belongs to them. All we have left is our hope for the Autobots, as we salvage them from the rubble left behind.

TRANSFORMERS: REACTIVATE YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=edBK2ZpYY_0

TRANSFORMERS: REACTIVATE will offer players a chance to immerse themselves in the TRANSFORMERS universe like never before. They will get to play as some of their favourite characters; unique, weighty, and powerful, seamlessly converting between vehicle and bot form as they battle The Legion; the greatest threat the Autobots have ever faced.

Richard Jolly, CEO of Splash Damage, says, “Growing up with G1 TRANSFORMERS in the ’80s means it’ll always hold a special place in my heart, it’s both an honour and a privilege to work with such a beloved franchise. We know fans have been waiting a long time for a new TRANSFORMERS game on consoles and pc, and we’re going to give them the experience they deserve.”

TRANSFORMERS: REACTIVATE marks a new era for Splash Damage and is being developed & published exclusively by the London-based group. As part of this new era, Splash Damage recently acquired BULKHEAD and have been developing TRANSFORMERS: REACTIVATE in collaboration with the Derby-based studio. The 500+ people strong development & publishing teams at Splash Damage and BULKHEAD are expanding rapidly and TRANSFORMERS: REACTIVATE is one of several original titles currently in development at the studios.

Eugene Evans, SVP of Business Development & Digital Licensing, at Hasbro, says, Fans have been eagerly awaiting a new game that immerses them into our iconic TRANSFORMERS universe. We’re thrilled to share a first look on one of gaming’s biggest nights. Splash Damage has an amazing track record with some of the world’s most famous IP’s and have a strong creative passion for the TRANSFORMERS brand. We’re confident that TRANSFORMERS: REACTIVATE will be hugely popular with the TRANSFORMERS community and continues the Hasbro Blueprint 2.0 strategy of creating first-class branded entertainment across diverse categories and platforms including video games.”

TRANSFORMERS: REACTIVATE will be available for PC and consoles. With the Closed Beta planned for 2023, players can sign up right now at www.playTFR.com for future updates.

You can prepare for more updates next year by joining the official social channels:

Press & Content Creators can register at https://press.splashdamage.com/ for access to assets and exclusive updates.

About Splash Damage

Splash Damage is dedicated to crafting team-based multiplayer games that forge lifelong friendships. The iconic universes of Halo, Gears, Batman, and now TRANSFORMERS have all had the Splash Damage treatment, along with their own creations like Dirty Bomb, RAD Soldiers, and Brink. Now in their 21st year, they have entered a new era of ownership, stability, and growth. Splash Damage has grown to over 400 people, with several unannounced games set to inspire audiences worldwide. 

Learn more: www.splashdamage.com 

About Transformers 

The TRANSFORMERS brand is a global powerhouse franchise with millions of fans around the world. Since 1984, the battle between the Autobots and Decepticons has come to life in movies, TV shows, comic books, innovative toys, and digital media, bringing incredible “MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE” experiences to fans of all ages. The brand’s enduring connection is made possible by its rich storytelling and characters: the heroic Autobots who seek to protect all life, and the evil Decepticons who seek to conquer the universe. The TRANSFORMERS brand is a Hasbro franchise.

About Hasbro

Hasbro (NASDAQ: HAS) is a global branded entertainment leader whose mission is to entertain and connect generations of fans through the wonder of storytelling and exhilaration of play. Hasbro delivers engaging brand experiences for global audiences through gaming, consumer products and entertainment, with a portfolio of iconic brands including MAGIC: THE GATHERING, DUNGEONS & DRAGONS, Hasbro Gaming, NERF, TRANSFORMERS, PLAY-DOH and PEPPA PIG, as well as premier partner brands.

Hasbro is guided by our Purpose to create joy and community for all people around the world, one game, one toy, one story at a time. For more than a decade, Hasbro has been consistently recognized for its corporate citizenship, including being named one of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens by 3BL Media, one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute and one of the 50 Most Community-Minded Companies in the U.S. by the Civic 50. For more information, visit www.corporate.hasbro.com.

© 2022 Hasbro, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

About BULKHEAD

Formed by a group of mates in 2014, BULKHEAD is now a 120 person British based developer of PC & console shooter games. BULKHEAD is committed to putting the player first, and have already released Battalion 1944, The Turing Test and Killrun. They are developing TRANSFORMERS: REACTIVATE in collaboration with Splash Damage, as well as developing their own original IP.

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Infobird Co., Ltd Announces Receipt of Delinquency Notification Letter from Nasdaq

BEIJING, Dec. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Infobird Co., Ltd (NASDAQ: IFBD) (“Infobird” or the “Company”), ), a leading and long-standing SaaS providers in serving large enterprises in the finance industry in customer engagement with over 10 years of experience in China, today announced that it received a delinquency notification letter (the “Notice”) from the Listing Qualifications Department of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) on December 6, 2022 indicating that the Company is not currently in compliance with the minimum bid price requirement set forth in Nasdaq’s Listing Rules for continued listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market, as the closing bid price for the Company’s ordinary shares listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market was below $1.00 per share for 30 consecutive business days. Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) requires listed securities to maintain a minimum bid price of $1.00 per share, and Nasdaq Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(A) provides that a failure to meet the minimum bid price requirement exists if the deficiency continues for a period of 30 consecutive business days. The Notice provides that the Company has a period of 180 calendar days from the date of the Notice, or until June 5, 2023, to regain compliance with the minimum bid price requirement.

The Notice has no immediate effect on the listing of the Company’s securities. Pursuant to the Notice, the Company has until June 5, 2023 to regain compliance with the minimum bid price requirement, during which time the Company’s ordinary shares will continue to trade on the Nasdaq Capital Market. If at any time before June 5, 2023, the bid price of the Company’s ordinary shares closes at or above $1.00 per share for a minimum of 10 consecutive business days, Nasdaq will provide written confirmation of compliance to the Company. In the event that the Company does not regain compliance by June 5, 2023, the Company may be eligible for additional time to regain compliance or may face delisting.

The Company intends to monitor the closing bid price of its ordinary shares and will continue to consider its available options to address the deficiency during the compliance period.

About Infobird Co., Ltd

Infobird Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: IFBD), is a software-as-a-service, or SaaS, provider of innovative AI-powered, or artificial intelligence enabled, customer engagement solutions in China. Leveraging self-developed cloud-native architecture, AI and machine learning capabilities, patented Voice over Internet Protocol, or VoIP, application technologies, no-code development platform, and in-depth industry expertise, it primarily provides holistic software solutions to help its corporate clients proactively deliver and manage end-to-end customer engagement activities at all stages of the sales process including pre-sales and sales activities and post-sales customer support. It also offers AI-powered cloud-based sales force management software including intelligent quality inspection and intelligent training software to help our clients monitor, benchmark and improve the performances of agents. For more information, please visit http://www.infobird.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

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