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Tundra Technical Solutions Joins Forces with LiveHire to Deliver Innovative Contingent Direct Sourcing Solutions plus Advance Women in STEM Careers

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MIAMI, March 2, 2022 — LiveHire (LVH:ASX), a global award-winning direct sourcing and total talent technology provider, has formed a strategic partnership with Tundra Technical Solutions, a global staffing leader hiring diverse talent for the world’s most recognizable brands, to deliver contingent direct sourcing solutions plus create a global community for women seeking careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and related fields.

Tundra is the longest-standing talent curator in North America for contingent direct sourcing programs. The partnership combines Tundra’s expertise as a talent curator and employer of record, with LiveHire’s direct sourcing technology and 10-year experience in pioneering the world’s highest-rated candidate experience across 150+ clients and 20 industry verticals globally.

"This strategic partnership brings together two leaders in direct sourcing to deliver world-class solutions for our clients whilst advancing a very important goal, to encourage women globally to consider STEM careers and connect them with coveted job opportunities," said Tundra president Micah Williams.

A recent winner of LinkedIn’s Diversity Champion Award, Tundra’s dedicated True Talent team works closely with partners such as LiveHire to build thoughtful equity and inclusion hiring strategies. Coupled with Tundra’s annual Women in STEM mentor program and True Talent initiative, Tundra continues to grow its DE&I partnerships as leaders in the staffing industry.

LiveHire helps leading organizations build extraordinary workforces by growing, curating, and engaging an organization’s private Talent Community to deliver optimal outcomes in direct sourcing and total talent.  LiveHire’s unique design and humanised candidate experience delivers 15% improved diversity outcomes across its 150+ clients and tens of thousands of hires annually.  By combining LiveHire technology and Tundra’s True Talent strategy enabling DE&I trained recruiters, DE&I analytics, and tailored outreach programs, clients can build a comprehensive diversity strategy to achieve true diversity throughout their full time and gig workforce.

"LiveHire is excited to partner with Tundra, a trusted and progressive industry leader," said Christy Forest, LiveHire CEO. "In today’s dynamic labor market, Tundra maintains a suite of total workforce solutions that span both contingent and permanent hiring, a shared philosophy with LiveHire.  LiveHire is passionate about direct sourcing and our long-standing diversity efforts.  Our technology’s award-winning candidate experience delivers exceptional hiring outcomes in speed, fit and diversity, and elevates a company’s employment brand.  As an important first step in our partnership with Tundra, I’m very excited to join forces to build the Tundra Launchpad Talent Community to connect women with new career opportunities."

Learn more about LiveHire’s commitment to diversity here.

About LiveHire

LiveHire is a globally-leading recruitment and contingent direct sourcing platform – enabling clients to attract and engage both permanent employees and contingent workers to deliver Total Talent solutions. LiveHire provides talent-on-demand through its unique talent pooling and 2-way text messaging functionality, having successfully enabled end-to-end recruitment from sourcing through to hire of diverse workforces for over 150 clients globally. For more information, visit www.livehire.com/us.

About Tundra Technical

Tundra Technical Solutions hires top talent for industry-leading organizations across the globe for the past 17 years. Tundra is consistently named one of the fastest growing and largest staffing firms in North America according to Staffing Industry Analysts, and recently earned the Diversity Champion Award by LinkedIn in 2021. For industry news and updates, follow Tundra on LinkedIn.

For Media Enquiries:

Daniella Iljon
daniella@livehire.com

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Vocera, now part of Stryker, introduces latest evolution in hands-free communication to help protect and connect healthcare workers

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New Minibadge expands intuitive mobile solutions for care team collaboration and safety

KALAMAZOO, Michigan, USA, March 1, 2022 — Vocera, now part of Stryker, a global leading medical technology company, introduced the new Minibadge, a wearable, voice-driven device that enables mobile workers to communicate completely hands-free. The launch of this small, lightweight device, which can integrate with multiple clinical and operational systems, expands communication and collaboration solutions for frontline workers in healthcare and other mission-critical environments. Providing users with additional flexibility, the Minibadge works in conjunction with Vocera smartphone apps, making it fast and easy for users to alternate between mobile devices to fit their communication needs in the moment.

"The Minibadge is a great option for healthcare workers who need to be completely hands-free while communicating and collaborating with colleagues," said David Augsburger, MSN, MBA, RN, CCRN, Director of Clinically Integrated Technology and Systems at Major Health Partners (MHP), where hospital leaders and frontline workers collaborate to find innovative ways to improve the safety and well-being of their patients, families, staff and community.

During human-centered design sessions and beta testing for the Minibadge, MHP team members expressed their delight with the device, emphasizing its ease of use, the long life of the battery, and its small, sleek form factor. MHP team members also praised the intuitive voice recognition of the Minibadge and its dedicated panic button. This discreet button is also a feature of the Smartbadge, which combines smartphone usability with hands-free communication and is deployed enterprise-wide at the hospital.

"The dedicated panic button on both the Minibadge and Smartbadge gives team members a sense of security and peace of mind," Augsburger said. "Plus, the slight vibration of the Minibadge after the discreet one-way distress call is made, lets staff know they are being heard by security and help is on the way." 

Hands-free communication has helped protect and connect hospital workers around the world. It enables those in isolated environments to stay connected, ask for help, request supplies, and access information without having to leave the bedside or remove personal protective equipment (PPE).

"For more than 21 years, Vocera has led the way in hands-free communication, innovating on voice-driven solutions that simplify workflows and improve the safety and well-being of our customers and the people they serve," said Dave Lively, Senior Vice President of Product Management, Vocera. "The Minibadge is a perfect example of that evolution. Its seamless compatibility with smartphones provides a valuable ‘and’ rather than ‘or’ option for organizations—empowering a broader spectrum of team members who need the flexibility to choose the best device for their assignment or task."

Like with the predecessor Smartbadge, care team members can wear the Minibadge under PPE and initiate communication by saying "OK Vocera," followed by simple voice commands, such as "call room 102 nurse," "broadcast code blue," or "schedule a reminder to turn Mr. Jones." The Minibadge also enables team members to make and receive calls, quickly collaborate with colleagues, listen to messages and respond to alarm notifications completely hands-free. Depending on which device works best for their roles and workflows, the Vocera portfolio provides additional choices when it comes to mobility and interoperability.

"The Minibadge aligns to the technologies and solutions we provide as we strive to provide safer care and better outcomes," said Jessica Mathieson, VP/GM of Acute Care, Stryker. "We’re excited to have the Vocera team join us at Stryker."

Healthcare leaders can get a closer look at the Minibadge, Smartbadge, and other voice-driven solutions at the HIMSS Global Conference, March 14-18, 2022, in booth #2347. Attendees also can learn how intelligent, integrated voice capabilities enhance care team experience.  

About Stryker
Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company offers innovative products and services in Medical and Surgical, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and hospital outcomes. More information is available at www.stryker.com.

On Feb. 23, 2022, Stryker completed the acquisition of Vocera Communications, a leader in digital care coordination and communication.

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meghan.menz@stryker.com

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[MWC 2022] HUAWEI Brings the Latest Flagship MateBook X Pro and Super Device to the Game

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HUAWEI’s MateBook series, introduced back in 2019, marks a new age for HUAWEI. Not just HUAWEI though, it marks a new age for smartphone makers that are not Apple. To be fair to other manufacturers though, HUAWEI is not the first smartphone-first manufacturer that makes PCs. Its biggest competitor in the Android smartphone market used to make notebook PCs as well.

Still, while other smartphone manufacturers have either left the smartphone market or abandoning the PC market, HUAWEI gladly embraces the market, shifting focus from making productivity focused Android tablets and upping the game in terms of a complete ecosystem that works seamlessly together for work and play. It does seem like they are learning from the biggest ecosystem outside of the Android world, Apple. Let us be honest though, it is not such a bad thing, this total coverage of the ecosystem thing.

HUAWEI’s most premium notebook for the discerning users is the HUAWEI MateBook X Pro. There is a new one for 2022. On paper at least, it looks quite special.

HUAWEI MateBook X pro

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It shares pretty much the same design from the old MateBook X Pro, or almost every other MateBook bred to existence. It is also the thinnest MateBook device in its range. At 15.5mm though, it is a little thicker than its predecessor. It gained some weight too at 1.38 kg over 1.33 kg of the 2021 variant. The minor heft gain for the MateBook X Pro 2022 comes with some extra power to make the MateBook X Pro the ultimate thin-and-light though.

You get a slightly bigger display now at 14.2-inch. With bigger display too, HUAWEI can squeeze a little bit more display out of it at 3,120 by 2,080 pixels to achieve an impressive 264 pixels per inch, higher than the predecessor. It covers 92.5% of the laptop body, which is even more than before too, leaving us to wonder how they made the bezels even thinner.

It is a stunning display too. The 3.1K LTPS panel produces up to 500nits of light at DisplayHDR 400 standards. It boasts 1,500:1 contrast ratio on its 1.07-billion colours on tap. It also offers an average △E<1 in P3 and sRGB standards. It is not a gaming display, but the 3:2 aspect ratio display still offers up to 90Hz in refresh rate. Did we mention that it is a touch sensitive display too? What we are saying is that you are really going to enjoy this display, no matter what you do.

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The 2022 HUAWEI MateBook X Pro flagships come with class leading six-speaker set up with HUUAWEI SOUND. There are two tweeters for brilliant and detailed higher-end frequencies from the top firing speaker grilles. The other two are mashed to create a woofer sandwich which, in theory, should produce even more powerful low frequencies for deeper, more immersive bass notes, more boom. The speaker array should also benefit users when it comes to video calls alongside four far-field mics with AI Noise Cancellation algorithm.

Powered by an 11th Generation Intel Core i7-1195G7 CPU, the MateBook X Pro might sound a little old fashioned, but the processor is still quite a powerful one. It also packs Intel’s Iris Xe Graphics to ensure that the display gets enough juice to run on full chat. Of course, we would like to see what the HUAWEI MateBook X Pro could do with 12th Generation Intel processors.

HUAWEI Super Device Ecrosystem

It is not a new device that HUAWEI released here. It is more of introduction of a complete ecosystem for HUAWEI’s many devices. A sort of unifying piece to puts all of HUAWEI’s devices together.

The HUAWEI Super Device centers itself on HUAWEI’s PC experience. It starts from HUAWEI’s MateBook devices with the latest version of the HUAWEI PC Manager. The new ecosystem does not just allow HUAWEI’s devices to share screens and quickly share files across the connected devices. It now allows each device to be individual device modules to form a larger collaboration tool. You can take up a video call from your smartphone for example and later transfer it to a HUAWEI MateBook when you get yourself in front of one.

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Super Device also introduces HUAWEI’s Mobile App Engine for their PC devices. Mobile App Engine gives HUAWEI MateBook devices access to the HUAWEI AppGallery. That also means that the Windows 11 device can now work with mobile apps reserved for the smartphone ecosystem that HUAWEI has built over the years, allowing users to be even more productive than ever with their HUAWEI MateBook devices.

Availability

HUAWEI’s Super Device function will be shipped with the HUAWEI MateBook X Pro, MateStation X, MateBook E, MatePad Paper, and MatePad. All of the devices that are launched in their MWC 2022 announcement. While HUAWEI mentions that existing HUAWEI MateBook devices will be able to take advantage of the new Super Device feature, there are no mentions on whether existing smartphone and tablet devices will get the function. At this point, judging by HUAWEI’s update history, older devices might not be getting the new Super Device feature.

There are also no mentions on when the HUAWEI MateBook X Pro will hit the markets. It will be priced at EU 1,899 (MYR 8,923*) when it is available. There are also no colour options for the new flagship MateBook as well, just a plain Grey.

*Approximately based on exchange rate of EU€ 1 = MYR 4.70 as of 01/03/2021 on xe.com

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OOm Appointed As A Pre-Approved Vendor For E-commerce Development PSG

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SINGAPORE, March 1, 2022 — OOm is now a pre-approved Productivity Solutions Grant (PSG) vendor to develop e-commerce websites. The PSG E-commerce development grant has been established as part of Singapore’s economic transformation plan to position the country as a leader in technology, innovation and entrepreneurship by offering up to 80% funding support for eligible small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Singapore. The support will help them further develop and expand their E-commerce website design and development journey with various E-commerce solutions offered by a pre-approved vendor for the PSG E-commerce web development grant.

OOm is a digital marketing agency that is now appointed as a pre-approved vendor for the E-commerce Development Productivity Solutions Grant (PSG).
OOm is a digital marketing agency that is now appointed as a pre-approved vendor for the E-commerce Development Productivity Solutions Grant (PSG).

To be eligible for the PSG grant for E-commerce, SMEs must meet the following requirements:

  • Own a registered and operating business in Singapore.
  • Purchase/lease/subscription of the IT solutions or equipment will be used in Singapore.
  • Have a minimum of 30% local shareholding; with Company’s Group annual sales turnover of not more than S$100 million, OR employee size of not more than 200 workers (for selected solutions only).

Prior to applying for this PSG grant for E-commerce, SMEs should also not have have:

  • Made payments to a supplier, vendor, or third party in connection with the purchase/lease of an IT system, equipment, or consulting service.
  • Signed any contract with a supplier, vendor, or third party for the purchase/lease of an IT solution, equipment, or consultation service has been signed.

Why Work With OOm As A Pre-Approved Vendor For E-commerce PSG?

For over 15 years, OOm has invested in a team of professionals with a wide range of skills and experience that can help companies reach their business goals digitally and that includes solutions such as E-commerce website design and development, search engine optimisation (SEO), search engine marketing (SEM), social media marketing (SMM), content marketing and many more. With the appointment of OOm as a pre-approved vendor for the PSG E-commerce grant, it is highly beneficial for SMEs to tap on the digital marketing agency’s PSG E-commerce website grant package.

"Digital marketing goes beyond SEO. It is also about understanding how to leverage e-commerce and build a strong and viable online presence. We believe this is where we can step in to help SMEs shine and proliferate," COO and Co-Founder of OOm, Wyvan Xu, also reflected on the digital marketing agency’s success.

Every pre-approved vendor for the PSG E-commerce grant, including OOm, has gone through a stringent assessment and selection process. Working with a pre-approved vendor for the PSG grant for website development comes with exclusive benefits, which includes the following:

  • Receive up to 80% support for E-commerce web development services

Once eligible SMEs have applied for the PSG E-commerce grant and received the approval, they can receive up to 80% funding support for E-commerce website design and development services.

  • Reach out to a global audience 24/7

A pre-approved vendor for PSG E-commerce grant can help SMEs with an approved PSG E-commerce web grant to set up an E-commerce website that people can access at any time and anywhere.

  • Improve operational processes

With key features offered by OOm’s PSG E-commerce web development grant package, operational processes can be automated and streamlined for a seamless online shopping experience for customers and smoother backend management for the SMEs. These key features include inventory management, secured e-payment, and customer loyalty management to name a few.

  • Increase profits by reducing operational expenses

An E-commerce store does not incur the operational expenses that a physical store requires, such as rent, electricity and utility overheads. This cost saving can lead to higher profits.

As an approved PSG vendor for both E-Commerce Web Development and Digital Marketing Solutions, OOm can tailor highly effective digital marketing strategies to accelerate SMEs’ sales after setting up their e-commerce store.
As an approved PSG vendor for both E-Commerce Web Development and Digital Marketing Solutions, OOm can tailor highly effective digital marketing strategies to accelerate SMEs’ sales after setting up their e-commerce store.

Building an E-commerce website is just a start, it should be paired with digital marketing strategies to expand the website’s reach in the long run. As an approved PSG vendor for both E-Commerce Web Development and Digital Marketing Solutions, OOm can tailor highly effective digital marketing strategies to accelerate SMEs’ sales after setting up their e-commerce store.

"This PSG E-commerce grant will be especially helpful to SMEs in a landscape disrupted by the pandemic. As a full-suite digital marketing agency, our expertise extends beyond just setting up an e-commerce website, we also provide services to market the e-commerce website to help businesses thrive in the digital world," said CEO and Co-Founder of OOm, Ian Cheow. As an agency that is approved as a PSG vendor for both E-Commerce and Digital Marketing solutions, SMEs can kill two birds with one stone by engaging in OOm’s PSG packages for both services.

About OOm

OOm has been one of the leading experts in digital marketing services and E-commerce solutions in Singapore since 2006. It is an award-winning agency and is recognised as a partner of digital giants with the following accolades – 2022 Premier Google Partner and Meta Business Partner.

With this latest recognition, they can provide E-commerce services to SMEs with the approved PSG E-commerce grant and help them establish their online presence and reach.

SME owners interested in learning more about E-commerce PSG may visit the E-commerce Development PSG page on their website or reach out to OOm with the following contact details.

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Harfington is Committed to Becoming the Most Trustworthy MRO One-Stop Shopping Platform

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HUIZHOU, China, Feb. 28, 2022 — Harfington is an international consumer-oriented online spare part shopping platform, which provides a wide variety of repair and craft product choices for DIY users. It has assisted millions of families, building professionals, and industrial users by linking them directly with the globally recognized top-rated spare part manufacturers. Harfington has helped its customers solve all sorts of issues during renovations, repairs, and home maintenances. Since 2018, Harfington has been committed to providing customers with the finest, best quality, and widest variety of MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operation) products at the most affordable prices, creating a one-stop spare part shopping platform with convenient and fast services.

Harfington - the Most Trustworthy MRO One-Stop Shopping Platform
Harfington – the Most Trustworthy MRO One-Stop Shopping Platform

Whether people are organizing the garden, repairing houses, mounting door and windows, installing faucets, servicing their beloved coffee machine, or DIYing a machine, Harfington is always the right place to find the correct spare parts that they need. It is time to say goodbye to the countless searching for parts in the home improvement stores. Harfington currently has over 200,000 SKU products in stock that can meet customers’ needs. From the simple parts like a screw, a pipe, a light bulb, or a doorknob to the complex products like an electronic IC board, Harfington can give customers all the options that they need. If customers cannot find something on Harfington, please let them know, and they will add the product in the shopping list and put it on the platform so that customers can buy it soon.

To help the customers test out and fall in love with Harfington, the platform is handing out a $3 discount coupon for all the new users with no additional requirements. This means that buyers only need to pay $2 for any $5 product they are buying on Harfington. Also, free shipping is provided for any order over $10. Join Harfington today.

In the future, Harfington will add more products in the shopping list for DIY enthusiasts, such as auto parts, auto repair products, and household products, etc.

About Harfington

Harfington is a professional hardware and spare part online shopping platform and will continue striving to become the most trustworthy and comprehensive online shopping platform in the MRO field. For more information, visit www.harfington.com and follow @harfington_official on Instagram and @Harfington_Official on Facebook.

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Advancing IoT Open Standards, EMQ Becomes OASIS Open’s Newest Foundational Sponsor

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HANGZHOU, China, Feb. 28, 2022 — OASIS Open, the international open source and standards consortium, announced today that EMQ, an open-source Internet of Things data infrastructure software provider, is its newest Foundational Sponsor. EMQ joins IBM at the Foundational Sponsor level, supporting the mission of OASIS at the highest level.

The leading provider of open source software for IoT, EMQ, joined OASIS in 2020 to help advance the OASIS standard for the Message Queuing Telemetry Transport (MQTT) Protocol, the most commonly used messaging protocol for IoT. EMQ’s support is critical in advancing the development and adoption of open standards and helps enable OASIS to fulfill its mission. To learn more about the development of MQTT specifications and the IoT messaging and EMQ’s work on them, please read this blog post on EMQ’s website.

"We are very pleased to welcome EMQ as a Foundational Sponsor," said OASIS Open Executive Director Guy Martin. "Since EMQ joined OASIS, they have been leading the cutting edge research using MQTT over QUIC and aiming to standardize it with the MQTT Technical Committee. We appreciate EMQ’s generous support which demonstrates their commitment to MQTT and advancing open standards, and we admire their contributions to open source and the IoT industry."

As a pioneering and leading IoT data infrastructure software provider, EMQ has been working on the open source distributed MQTT broker compatible with MQTT 3.1 and 3.1.1 specifications since 2013. When MQTT became an OASIS open standard in 2016, EMQ actively engaged in the development and discussion of the MQTT 5.0 specification. In 2020, EMQ released EMQX, the world’s first MQTT 5.0 server fully implementing the latest specification.

"We are excited to be a Foundational Sponsor of OASIS and to participate in the MQTT TC. We hope that the innovations EMQ has made to the MQTT server, including MQTT over QUIC, and MQTT Streaming, will become part of the MQTT open standards in the future. We look forward to working closely with OASIS to further drive the application of MQTT in the IoT industry and scenarios, to power the future-proof IoT solutions and enterprise digital transformation," said Feng Lee, CEO at EMQ.

About EMQ

https://www.emqx.com/

EMQ is an open-source IoT data infrastructure software provider, delivering the world’s leading cloud-native MQTT-based IoT messaging platform and streaming database, providing a one-stop cloud-native solution for real-time IoT data connection, movement, processing and analytics, from edge to cloud to multicloud.

The flagship product EMQX is adopted by more than 10,000 enterprise users from over 50 countries, connecting more than 100 million IoT devices worldwide. Trusted by over 300 customers in a business-critical production environment, EMQ powers the future-proof IoT solutions and enterprise digital transformation.

About OASIS Open

https://www.oasis-open.org/

One of the most respected, nonprofit open source and open standards bodies in the world, OASIS advances the fair, transparent development of open source software and standards through the power of global collaboration and community. OASIS is the home for worldwide standards in IoT, cybersecurity, blockchain, privacy, cryptography, cloud computing, urban mobility, emergency management, and other content technologies. Many OASIS standards go on to be ratified by de jure bodies and referenced in international policies and government procurement.

Business, Computers, Consumer Electronics, Lifestyle, News

[MWC 2022] Samsung Introduces the 2nd Generation Galaxy Book – Introducing the Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro Series

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Samsung introduced their Galaxy Book line-up last year, to everyone’s delight and confusion. Samsung has pulled itself from the PC business for a long time now, and they announced that they are back in the Windows PC world in 2021, a time where the world is still deciding whether exposure to the sun is a good thing or not. At the same time, it is a very sensible move from Samsung.

Samsung’s position in the smartphone industry makes it a prime candidate to introduce new technologies and innovations in the space. As one of the largest electronics manufacturers in the world as well, they are perfectly positioned to introduce a wide range of electronic packages that can work and communicate with each other seamlessly; an ecosystem of sorts. After all, if Apple can do it without owning factories, why not Samsung? Hence, the Samsung Galaxy Book series in 2021; there is the Galaxy name, so we know they are supposed to work with the smartphones at least.

While most second-generation stuff are minor updates to the older devices, the latest generation of Galaxy Book devices that are showcased from Samsung’s MWC 2022 gambit are more than minor updates though. They maintain largely the same looks as before, so it is not a facelift. Yes, it also packs Intel’s latest 12th generation Core processors; that is a given update for 2022.

They introduced two new Galaxy Books for MWC 2022 though; three if you count the Galaxy Book2 Business. Let us stick to the stuff that ultimately gets to regular consumer’s hands though. They introduced a sort of convertible 2-in-1 Galaxy Book2 Pro 360, and a regular clamshell Galaxy Book2 Pro. Both are quite tantalizing for both Samsung Galaxy users and other Android device users.

Better Video Calls for Work

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The Galaxy Book2 Pro series now has a Full HD 1080p webcam for better quality video calls. Still important for the current working from home practice. It also features a wider angle of capture, which allows you to get a bit closer to your laptop without looking overly creepy. It works with group calls too, of course. If not, the higher resolution might be useful for the “Auto Framing” function where the camera cleverly follows you in a call.

To ensure that you feel included and present in the call is also an excellent display. It is an AMOLED display that is supposedly brighter than before, meaning everything is a bit more vivid than before. The brilliant display is matched with equally impressive audio hardware in two AKG tuned, Dolby Atmos certified Smart Amp speakers. With bi-directional AI noise cancelling, video calls are crisp and clear, free from distractions.

Better for the Galaxy

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The new Galaxy Book2 Pro series now comes with more integrated Galaxy Experience on it. What that means is that it gets some of the things that makes your Galaxy smartphones great, now optimised for Windows. One of them is the Galaxy Book Smart Switch.

Galaxy Book Smart Switch

You might be familiar with Smart Switch if you are a Samsung Galaxy smartphone user. It is one of Samsung’s most popular features especially when it comes to helping their customers transition from their older devices – be it another Galaxy device, other Android smartphones, and even Apple device. Now it comes to the Galaxy Book2 Pro series to help you transition from your old laptop. This is also the first time a PC maker allows users to completely duplicate data from one computer to a new one seamlessly. All you need to do is fire up Smart Switch on either the Galaxy Book2 Pro or the Galaxy Book2 Pro 360, connect it to your older laptop, and watch the progress bar go. It is just as simple as that, and we are excited to see it happen with our own eyes.

Work with Windows, or Your Phone, or even Other Galaxy Devices – One UI Book 4

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The Samsung Galaxy and Microsoft Windows integration is much deeper in the Galaxy Book2 Pro. Your Galaxy Windows device now does Your Phone app with Samsung’s Galaxy smartphones much better now. Recent Apps now allow you to quickly check your smartphone and even pull up apps that you often use directly from the desktop.

Your Phone app, in nature, allows you to use your smartphone natively on Windows without you even touching your Galaxy device. You can make calls with the smartphone remotely, reply to messages on WhatsApp, or Telegram, or even emails on your smartphone via Windows. It is a one-stop-shop solution for controlling your smartphone from one device.

But the Galaxy One UI Book 4 is more than just a regular Your Phone companion app. If you own the new Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 series tablet, your Galaxy Book2 Pro’s keyboard and trackpad can be used for your tablet too. In that case, you can just leave your keyboard case at home and go with a more protective bumper case for your Galaxy Tablet.

Better Data Sharing

Quick Share on your Galaxy devices are some of the best data sharing features available on the devices. It allows you to quickly share out documents from one device to another without needing to go through the qualms of getting your devices paired first. The data transfer speeds are much faster than Bluetooth data sharing too, making your workflow more seamless.

Then there is Private Share, for when you are sharing more sensitive data with your colleagues or friends. No, do not use this for blackmailing people. It is designed for you to quickly share over files or photos with more security built in. Built on top of blockchain technology, you can even embed your files with functions like ”view-only” access by selected users. You can disable the files you share to be screen captured, have full control over who has access to the files, and even having a “self-destruct” timer for the files.

SmartThings – Samsung’s Integrated IoT

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Of course, as per the name of the device, Samsung integrates SmartThings into the Galaxy Book2 Pro series. With Bixby, instead of Cortana, you can now control all sorts of stuff at home. You can turn on your TV, check the room temperature, tell your vacuum cleaner bot to start picking up the slack, check your security cams, and even control your lights via SmartThings Dashboard on your Windows PC and Bixby. If you are one of those that keeps misplacing your stuff at home, SmartThings Find can also help you find your keys, your smartphones, your Galaxy Buds, and whatever else you can attach your Galaxy Smart Tag (not to be confused with Malaysia’s SmartTag).

Better for the Planet

Additionally, Samsung has reiterated its commitment to their Galaxy for the Planet initiative very recently. In their recent Unpacked 2022 announcement, Samsung said that they are starting to make their stuff from eco-conscious materials like discarded fishing nets. The said material is being used in the Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro series’ inner brackets and touchpad holders. To ensure that your Galaxy Book2 Pro series’ shelf-life is longer, new algorithm is introduced to regulate the battery charge and health to ensure that it lasts longer. The display is also a GREENGUARD certified AMOLED panel that is produced with more sustainable processes. Of course, you get your Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro device in a recyclable paper boxes and mold trays that are also sourced from sustainable sources.

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Price and Availability

Samsung’s Galaxy Book2 Pro is available in two flavours; a convertible and a regular clamshell, as mentioned. The Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 convertible will be available in Burgundy, Graphite, and Silver colour options. It will start their pre-order campaign on the 18th of March 2022 onward and ship on the 1st of April 2022 onward. The Galaxy Book2 Pro clamshell variant will be available for pre-order and ship on the same dates. You can opt for Graphite or Silver colour options. The convertible will retail at US$ 900 (MYR 3,782*) onward while the clamshell will set you back US$ 1,050 (MYR 4,413*) onward. These are details for its U.S. availability though, there are no mentions on its local (Malaysia and Southeast Asia) availability yet.

*Approximately based on conversion rate of US$ 1 = MYR 4.20 as of 28/02/2022 on xe.com

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Pokémon Scarlet & Pokémon Violet Announced with Open World Gameplay

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Pokémon Day commemorates the initial release of the, now, multimillion-dollar franchise. This year’s Pokémon Day was a little special with the unveiling of the next generation: Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.

Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet | Announcement Trailer

The two new games mark the franchise’s 9th entry in its mainstream games. More significantly, it’s the first mainstream game to adopt an open-world adventure format. Before this, mainstream games had strict, linear gameplay that guided players from one town to another advancing the game’s plot. However, this changed with Pokémon Sword and Shield with small open world areas known as “wild areas”. Following this, Pokémon Legends Arceus advanced the franchise further into open-world gameplay. However, Scarlet and Violet will be the first to do it in a mainstream game.

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Pokémon Scarlet and Violet will take players to a brand-new region inspired by the real-world Iberian region which consists of Spain and Portugal. The Pokémon Company hasn’t yet revealed the name of the region. However, early game footage shows a vast, open-world with buildings and landmarks inspired by the Spanish and Portuguese. Together with these landmarks, we’re also treated to some familiar faces including Pikachu, Psyduck, Lucario, Stonjurner and Larvitar.

Meet Sprigatito, Fuecoco & Quaxly

However, the hallmark of any new generation announcement is the three “starter” Pokémon. Players will choose between them as they start their journeys. The ninth generation of mainstream games sees three new Pokémon: Sprigatito, Fuecoco and Quaxly. While they still follow the Grass-Fire-Water type triangle, the new starters give us a little insight into the style of the new series.

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Sprigatito is a new cat Pokémon and the grass starter for the region. The official description lists it as the “Grass Cat Pokémon”. It’s the second feline starter in the franchise so far; the previous one being Litten of the Alolan region.

Fuecoco is a new crocodile inspired Pokémon and is the fire starter for the region as the name suggests. The new “Fire Croc Pokémon” is also the second crocodile starter in the franchise after Totodile in the Johto region.

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Quaxly, on the other hand, is the first duck starter Pokémon to date and is the water starter Pokémon of the new region.

That’s about all the information we have so far about the ninth generation Pokémon games. However, we can expect more information in the coming months as the game is slated to release on the Nintendo Switch later in 2022. Yep – that’s right, this year.

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Huawei will Unveil Brand-new Networking Solutions for Home & SME at MWC 2022

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BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 28, 2022 — Huawei will attend the 2022 MWC held in Spain from February 28 to March 3 and release the fiber-based Wi-Fi networking solution – FTTR (Fiber To The Room) gigabit all-optical room solution, and discuss with industry partners on how to resolve the current network bottlenecks of home and enterprises and how to provide better connection experience for users.

Since the breakout of COVID-19, digitalization and intelligence have developed rapidly. People require smoother communication, more convenient life, and more efficient work. On the one hand, homes have gradually transformed from entertainment centers to diversified production centers. New services such as online education, live broadcast, 8K HD movies, immersive entertainment (VR/cloud games), and smart-home are rapidly emerging. On the other hand, digital transformation and cloudification of small and micro enterprises have become a trend. High-bandwidth and low-latency applications, such as video conferencing and cloud desktop, are becoming popular. These new services pose higher requirements on network latency, bandwidth, and jitter, bringing greater challenges to home and enterprise networks.

However, home users and SMEs are still facing problems caused by poor network experience. According to statistics, 60% of broadband faults are caused by poor Wi-Fi experience. The Wi-Fi coverage ratio of more than half of home users reaches only 55%. Some users say that the Wi-Fi rate near an access point is 500Mbps, but gradually decreases to less than 20 Mbps from the living room to other rooms. According to a survey, the current network problems are mainly caused by the following four aspects:

  1. The rate cannot reach gigabit. Due to the outdated networking cable, the bandwidth can reach only 100Mbps.
  2. Seamless roaming cannot be implemented. There are multiple indoor Wi-Fi points. Traditional networking does not support intelligent switching between devices or the switching time is longer than 200ms. As a result, services are frequently interrupted when users move around.
  3. Multi-user concurrency is not supported. If more than 100 network devices access the Internet at the same time, they will go offline frequently.
  4. Whole-home coverage is not supported. Because fibers are usually routed to ELV boxes or living rooms, Wi-Fi performance deteriorates greatly after wall penetration. As a result, some rooms have no network coverage.

Huawei’s FTTR gigabit all-optical room solution is an innovative solution for home and enterprise networking. Different from traditional networking solutions, this solution extends fibers to every room, leading the newest optical network revolution. Fibers are recognized as the fastest transmission media in the industry. With four advantages, fiber has become a "dark horse" in the communications industry. Fast speed: Fibers are recognized as the fastest transmission media in the industry and can achieve 10Gbps or even 100Gbps transmission capability. Fibers deployed in the entire home can be upgraded to 10Gbps in the future, without the need of re-cabling. Low cost: The fiber industry is mature and the market is stable. The average price of fibers is 50% lower than that of network cables, reducing the reconstruction cost. Easy reconstruction: The size of fibers is about 15% of that of normal network cables. Fibers are thin and easy to be routed through pipes. Environment-friendly: Sand (silicon dioxide) is used as raw material, which is more environment-friendly and sustainable.

In addition to the main exhibition area, Huawei will also build a gigabit Wi-Fi experience center consisting of two exhibition points: FTTR-Home for home scenarios and FTTR-SME for enterprise scenarios. Online service scenarios, such as cloud VR, remote conferencing, IPTV, and 8K HD videos, will be set up to enable users to experience smooth gigabit Wi-Fi networks onsite.

Huawei’s FTTR gigabit all-optical room solution has set off a boom in China. Chinese operators released FTTR services and launched packages in 65 provinces and cities in China last year. Up to now, the number of FTTR users in China has exceeded 150,000. In addition, 20 operators outside China have started pilot projects. About the unique features of Huawei’s FTTR gigabit all-optical room solution and the extraordinary Internet surfing experience to bring to people, February 28, 2022 MWC will give the answer.

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TCL Reinforces its Commitment to 5G and Expands Portfolio with New Smartphones, Tablets, and CPEs at Mobile World Congress 2022

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BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 28, 2022 — TCL, a pioneer in display technology and affordable, premium smart experiences, unveils a range of smart devices at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2022. Reinforcing TCL’s mission to provide 5G connectivity for all, the mobile announcements include an expanded TCL 30 Series line-up, with five new smartphones including a feature-rich 5G model. These are announced alongside three new tablets, including the latest addition to TCL’s innovative NXTPAPER family, and the new TCL TAB 10s 5G. Consolidating its position as a leader in connectivity, TCL also brings to market three new CPEs, including the LINKHUB 5G, a powerful 5G router created to connect hundreds of devices across a range of environments.

"TCL’s vision is to inspire customers to achieve greatness through smart, innovative, and premium technologies and experiences. This is evidenced with the new range of smart devices launched at Mobile World Congress 2022," said Aaron Zhang, CEO at TCL Communication. "By continuing to expand our portfolio across several categories, we are bringing to life our mission to make a truly connected world that bridges hardware and software in a meaningful way, improves human connections, and enhances the daily lives of our customers whilst delivering incredible value."

Expanding the TCL 30 Series: Smartphones that inspire customers’ unique styles

Introducing five new TCL 30 Series smartphones: the TCL 30 5G, TCL 30+, TCL 30, TCL 30 SE, and TCL 30 E. Each delivers feature-rich experiences accessible to all. These join the recently announced TCL 30 XE 5G and TCL 30 V 5G, which are exclusive to the U.S. market.

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With smart, easy to use 50MP cameras across all the newly announced TCL 30 Series smartphones, landscape photos, portraits, and close-up scenes are reproduced with lifelike detail.

Camera enhancements maximize the smartphone imaging experience. Steady Snap pauses time and clearly captures subjects in motion; Face Tracking is perfect for portraits on the move; and Auto-Capture makes it easy to get more friends in-frame for wide-angle selfies.

TCL’s display legacy also shines brightly across the series. A 6.52-inch mini-notch display graces the TCL 30 SE and TCL 30 E to provide reliably good viewing experiences, while the 6.7-inch FHD+ AMOLED screens on TCL 30 5G, TCL 30+, and TCL 30 showcase rich contrast, punchy colors, deep blacks and cinematic views. TCL’s pioneering display technology, NXTVISION, furnishes all five smartphones with enhanced visuals and multiple modes with eye care at the focus.

The TCL 30 5G, TCL 30+ and TCL 30 feature ultra-slim 7.74mm thin design, and weigh only 184g for a perfect fit in the palm and pocket. All five devices come with large batteries over 5000mAh and support fast charging, comfortably lasting from morning to night with ease.

Pricing and availability

  • TCL 30 5G: from €249, availability in Europe in April 2022, coming to select regions
  • TCL 30+: from €199, availability now in Europe, coming to select regions later
  • TCL 30: from €179, availability now in Europe, coming to select regions later
  • TCL 30 SE: from €149, availability now in Europe, coming to select regions later
  • TCL 30 E: from €139, availability in Europe in April 2022, coming to select regions later

Prices vary by country.

Growing Tablet Portfolio: enriched, immersive experiences for all occasions

TCL is expanding its tablet portfolio at MWC 2022 with three new products.

First, the TCL NXTPAPER MAX 10, following the recently launched TCL NXTPAPER 10s, is the latest installment of TCL’s critically acclaimed NXTPAPER line-up. TCL NXTPAPER MAX 10 is available in a Wi-Fi or 4G LTE configuration. Whichever you opt for, it’s an exceptionally capable tablet, delivering learning, entertainment, and creative tools to your hands, matched with reliable battery life.  

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The tablet’s immersive 10.36-inch NXTPAPER display and 83% screen-to-body ratio create an expansive paper-like canvas. Whether you need a notepad for writing, a big-screen for long bouts of reading, or a movie streaming, game playing tab, it checks all the boxes. The display consists of a unique multi-layer system with each layer playing its own role in filtering harmful blue light and protecting eyesight. Topped off with a layer of anti-glare glass which reduces reflected light, NXTPAPER MAX 10 looks and feels like paper, for a more comfortable, natural reading and writing experience.

Next, the TCL TAB 10 HD 4G offers non-stop entertainment. Get lost in your favorite shows with bright and captivating colors, and thanks to a slim 8.7mm bezel, visual interruptions are kept to a minimum.

With a 5500mAh battery, it will comfortably make it through a full day of reading, watching and browsing, and thanks to its powerful Octa-Core chipset, TCL’s latest 4G tablet delivers capable performance too.

The third tablet in the line-up is the TCL TAB 10s 5G, one of the first affordable tablets to launch with 5G connectivity. Showcasing a 10.1-inch FHD screen, the tablet’s ample resolution and size are matched with NXTVISION technology, so movie and video game visuals are not only enhanced, but are also optimized for eye health.

Add ultra-fast 5G, plus an 8000mAh of battery power and 4GB of memory, and users will be able to stream movies and sports, hold video calls, and multi-task from almost anywhere they can get signal or Wi-Fi connectivity without interruption.

These products will soon be joined by the TCL TAB PRO 12 5G, an upcoming tablet with a large display and ultra-fast 5G connectivity, with a strong focus towards entertainment and productivity.

The NXTPAPER MAX 10 goes on sale starting in Asia from mid Q2 2022 and will be available from €269. The TCL TAB 10 HD 4G is available now in Europe starting at €179 with additional FHD version on sale starting in Asia from late March at €199. The TCL TAB 10s 5G will be on sale mid Q2, priced at €349.

New Range of CPEs: delivering highly-capable, seamless connections

TCL is expanding its CPE portfolio with the launch of a 5G router and two 4G solutions, showcasing TCL’s mission to help make a truly connected world for all.

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TCL LINKHUB 5G CPE

With the LINKHUB 5G CPE HH515, TCL launches a powerful 5G router which delivers advanced Wi-Fi 6 connectivity. First announced at CES 2022, it’s capable of carrying up to 256 users and supports cloud-based gaming, high-quality live streaming, online education and working from home.

LINKZONE LTE CAT6 Mobile Wi-Fi MW63 is a personal mobile Wi-Fi which offers high-speed connectivity in a lightweight, pocket-sized design. LINKHUB LTE CAT6 Home Station HH63 comes in a simple and elegant design, with dual-band Wi-Fi providing fast 4G download speeds of up to 300Mbps. This means the whole household can enjoy videos, online gaming, and education while working from home. Both products are eSIM compatible.

The LINKHUB 5G CPE HH515 will be available in Q1 in Europe. LINKZONE LTE CAT6 Mobile Wi-Fi MW63 and LINKHUB LTE CAT6 Home Station HH63 will launch in Europe in Q2. 

TCL will also launch a new LINKZONE 5G Mobile Wi-Fi MW513, supporting Sub-6GHz + mmWave, making it even easier for consumers to connect to ultra-fast 5G Wi-Fi on the go.

TCL continues mission to democratize innovative, smart, connected technologies is at the heart of all the announcements at MWC 2022. Through partnerships with more than 80 carriers in 160 countries, TCL delivers on its commitment to provide lightning fast, reliable, affordable and powerful 5G devices for everyone to enjoy a smarter home and life. To learn more about TCL, and for details on the products covered in this release, please visit: http://www.tcl.com/global/en.html

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About TCL Electronics

TCL Electronics (1070.HK) is one of the world’s fastest-growing consumer electronics companies and one of the world’s leading television and mobile device manufacturers (TCL Communication is a wholly-owned subsidiary of TCL Electronics). For nearly 40 years TCL has operated its own manufacturing and R&D centers worldwide, with products sold in more than 160 countries throughout North America, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific. TCL specializes in the research, development and manufacturing of consumer electronics ranging from TVs, mobile phones, audio devices and smart home products as part of the company’s "AI x IoT" strategy. For more information on TCL mobile devices, please visit: http://www.tcl.com/global/en.html.

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