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Growing 5G and AI Boost the Global Demand for New Form Factors

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The adoption of new form factors for devices will surge rapidly with advancements in connectivity technology, says Frost & Sullivan

SAN ANTONIO, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — With electronics integrating into customers’ daily lives, companies need to invest in the innovation of form and software to move beyond traditionally shaped devices and capture market share. New form factors refer to the various sizes, shapes, and physical specifications of hardware components that are incorporated within an electronic device for functional and aesthetic enhancements.

New form factors
New form factors

Frost & Sullivan’s recent analysis, Growth Opportunities Driven by New Form Factors, finds that the adoption of new form factors for devices will surge rapidly with advancements in connectivity technology. Additionally, the advent of 5G and expanding artificial intelligence (AI) use cases will further inflate the global demand. This will lead to improved innovation across wearables, flexible devices, and implants.

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“As the demand for new pliable form factors increases, companies cannot rely on traditionally shaped devices to capture market share,” said Akshay Menon, Senior Research Analyst at Frost & Sullivan. “This encourages big electronic companies to work with newer materials to manufacture durable and flexible electronics.”

Menon added: “With consumers’ growing preference for small-sized electronic devices, miniaturization will lead to developmental objectives for manufacturers. Further, new form factor development will lead to increased human-machine interaction, making data security a strategic priority for organizations.”

To tap into the growth prospects of new form factors, market participants should:

  • Partner with application companies and social platforms to ensure their offerings are compatible with the device hardware, establishing an immersive customer experience.
  • Invest in research to develop durable materials, as current stretchable materials are thermoplastic, meaning heat softens them and makes them unable to withstand thermal exposure.
  • Associate with organizations in the technology-enabled space as new form of technology is dependent on internet connectivity and AI.

Growth Opportunities Driven by New Form Factors is the latest addition to Frost & Sullivan’s TechVision research and analyses available through the Frost & Sullivan Leadership Council, which helps organizations identify a continuous flow of growth opportunities to succeed in an unpredictable future.

About Frost & Sullivan

For over six decades, Frost & Sullivan has helped build sustainable growth strategies for Fortune 1000 companies, governments, and investors. We apply actionable insights to navigate economic changes, identify disruptive technologies, and formulate new business models to create a stream of innovative growth opportunities that drive future success. Contact us: Start the discussion

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Experlogix Expands Senior Sales Leadership Team with Appointment of Two New VPs

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SOUTH JORDAN, Utah and VEENENDAAL, Netherlands, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Experlogix, a leading provider of Configure, Price, Quote (CPQ) and Document Automation software, announced today an expansion of its sales team: Mark Conway joined the company as Vice President of Sales for EMEA, and Angie Cox has come on board as Vice President of Sales for North America.

Experlogix is a leader in CPQ and document generation and automation software for Microsoft Dynamics 365, Salesforce, NetSuite, SugarCRM, and many other top CRM and ERP platforms.
Experlogix is a leader in CPQ and document generation and automation software for Microsoft Dynamics 365, Salesforce, NetSuite, SugarCRM, and many other top CRM and ERP platforms.

Conway brings to Experlogix over two decades of global experience in the software/IT services industry, managing clients across the US, UK, Europe and Asia. Before joining Experlogix, Conway was Executive Director EMEA at Flintfox since 2019 where he defined and led their sales, marketing, service level management and technical support teams. He has built successful business development teams within the industry with a focus on all things digital and disruptive technology. He has successfully collaborated with C- level client stakeholders on many strategic businesses and IT digital and data transformation deals that have brought forward immense value to client organizations.

“I am honoured and elated to join Experlogix which has built a robust foundation and culture over the years, to deliver a world class CPQ experience to their clients globally,” said Conway. “I look forward to collaborating with the leadership team to leverage their rich knowledge coupled with its winning software to drive further value of our clients’ digital journey.”

Cox brings more than 20 years of sales leadership experience, with an extensive background in building and developing successful business units and teams. She is an expert in building top producing sales teams through strategic account planning, product development, critical partnerships, and tactical coaching. Before joining Experlogix, Cox led the acquisition of a B2B software solution to one of the world’s largest software companies.

“I am excited for the opportunity to lead the North America Sales Team as we develop and win new business by continuing to deliver best-in-class CPQ, Document Generation and Document Automation solutions.” Cox said. “I look forward to building on the company’s strong track record of success.”

“The addition of Angie and Mark to our team positions us well for even stronger growth”, says Beth Thornton, CRO of Experlogix. “Their depth of combined global experience will accelerate our results and our existing and future talent will be poised for even greater levels of success. I am very pleased with what I am seeing so far.”

Experlogix has expanded teams across multiple regions and departments over the last year, resulting in more than 100 new hires from 2021 to 2022 to support an increasingly global customer base. Worldwide, more than 600 organizations leverage Experlogix CPQ and Document Automation software with more than 100,000+ users.

About Experlogix 

Experlogix solutions simplify and humanize the most complex products and processes to unlock workflow velocity and create a better customer experience. Experlogix CPQ makes configuration and other processes faster than you ever thought possible and simpler than you dared to imagine. Experlogix Document Automation simplifies and optimizes even the most complex document processes for companies worldwide, in any industry. Experlogix — simplifying the complex.

Experlogix is a global company headquartered in Salt Lake City, with European headquarters in Veenendaal, Netherlands. We’re online at www.experlogix.com.

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Chindata Group announced 2022 Q2 financial report: delivering upbeat revenue and adjusted EBITDA results for eight straight quarters

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BEIJING, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — On August 25, Chindata Group Holdings Limited (“Chindata Group” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: CD), a leading carrier-neutral hyperscale data center solution provider in Asia-Pacific emerging markets, announced its unaudited financial results for the second quarter and half year 2022 ended June 30, 2022. Chindata Group firmly grasped the development opportunities of the digital economy and China’s “East Data West Computation” policy, and continued to maintain a strong growth in the second quarter. Total IT capacity of the data center increased to 776MW; revenue in the second quarter of 2022 increased by 51.2% year over year (“YoY”) to RMB 1,038.1 million; net income in the second quarter increased by 206.3% YoY to RMB199.6 million, with a margin of 19.2%. Adjusted EBITDA in the second quarter of 2022 increased by 60.8% YoY to RMB544.3 million, with a margin of 52.4%. The Company has been delivering upbeat revenue and adjusted EBITDA results for eight straight quarters.

For the first half of 2022, Chindata Group achieved total revenue of 1,958.7 million, representing a year-on-year growth of 47.3 %. Adjusted EBITDA increased by 60.7% to RMB1,038.8 million; net income increased by 138.5% to RMB294.1 million.

Under the favorable guidance of the digital economy and the national top-level strategy of “East Data West Computation”, Chindata Group’s business continued to maintain solid growth . As of the end of the second quarter, total capacity increased by 72MW during the second quarter to reach 776MW. Two new under-construction hyperscale projects in northern China with a total capacity of 73MW were added to the asset portfolio, representing an increase of 34.3% compared with 578MW in the same period in 2021.

Chindata Group focuses on the hyperscale data center model and has achieved remarkable results in customer diversification. Total contracted and Indication of Interest (“IOI”) capacity reached 650MW in the second quarter, representing a 31.2% YoY increase. Commitment ratio remained healthy for the Company’s asset portfolio and contracted & IOI ratio for total capacity was 84% by the end of the second quarter of 2022.

Chindata Group is deeply engaged in the rapidly developing Asia-Pacific market with huge potential, and its hyperscale data center projects have performed well in China and Southeast Asia.

Among the eight national computing power hub nodes of “East Data West Computation ” launched by Chinese government in February 2022, Chindata Group has deployed ahead of schedule in four hubs of Beijing–Tianjin–Hebei region, the Yangtze River Delta, the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and Gansu. As of the second quarter, Chindata Group has 30 data centers in total, of which two new under-construction hyperscale projects in northern China were added in this quarter.

As of the second quarter, utilized capacity of 57MW was added, and quarter-end utilized capacity reached 401MW, representing a 59.6% YoY growth. The newly-added capacity mainly came from Chindata Group’s northern China and Malaysia campus to support the rapid business development of leading technology clients in China and abroad. In the second quarter, Chindata’s in-service capacity increased by 13MW to 511MW, representing a 41.8% YoY growth.

Chindata Group is also constantly devoting itself to pursuing growth with quality through constant innovation, research and development. On July 29th, 2022, Chindata and its technical partner, Vertiv Technology, jointly released a waterless cooling technology. Coined “X-Cooling”, the solution enables data centers to achieve zero Water Use Efficiency (“WUE”) cooling, which is setting a new benchmark for the industry. By the end of the second quarter of 2022, the Company has a total of 361 approved and pending patents, far ahead of the industry.

On June 24 this year, Chindata Group officially closed a 500 million USD syndicated loan financing. The facility, joined by 15 lenders, has a 3-year tenor with a 2-year extension option. On July 25th, 2022, Fitch rating reaffirmed the Company’s Long-Term Foreign- and Local-Currency Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) and foreign-currency senior unsecured rating at ‘BBB-‘, with a stable outlook. 

Mr. Wu Huapeng, CEO of Chindata Group, quoted: “Our business in China and Southeast Asia continued its solid momentum in the second quarter of 2022. Total capacity of the Company reached 776MW, which is a 72MW increase during the quarter and we have been delivering upbeat revenue results for eight straight quarters. We believe our early and ongoing layout in Asia Pacific emerging market and key regions under the “East-Data-West-Computation” in China, along with our hyperscale model that serves digital leaders and enterprise clients, constitutes the solid fundamentals for such momentum.

The Company is also constantly devoting itself to pursuing growth with quality through constant innovation and research and development. As a demonstration of that, our approved and pending patents by end of the second quarter was 361, representing an increase of 51 compared with that in the first quarter of 2022.

Furthermore, the Company has successfully closed the $500 million syndicated loan in late June, and the reaffirmation of our investment grade credit rating by notable rating agency recently has enabled the Company to maintain its diversified financing options. Looking forward to the future, Chindata Group has gained strong momentum in terms of sustained high-speed growth.”

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NFTs Are Coming to Your LG TVs Soon!

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Non-Fungible Tokens, or NFT in short, has been all the rage these days. Technically, it is no more than a digital asset with a unique digital signature attached to it. That also means that each NFT can be created as unique products of their own thanks to the wonders of a technology we call blockchain. It is the same technology that birthed cryptocurrencies that we know today.

While NFTs in grander schemes of things may not seem like a significant thing, it is a digital artists paradise. The ability to attach unique digital signatures to their creations means that they can create a digital artwork that can only be used by people who own the digital signature. Anyone who has the artwork in their smartphones without the digital signatures are technically thieves or using duplicates. It is kind of like viewing the Mona Lisa in its final resting place in the Louvre Museum in Paris, and a replica of it in Malaysia’s National Museum; they are different things.

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NFT artwork is regarded as the modern art market today. The best part about NFT art is that because they are non-tangible, you can view them and display them anywhere you want them. You can set them to your smartphone’s wallpaper, if you like. Samsung and LG think that you might want them on your TVs.

Samsung announced a few months ago that their TVs will be one way of proudly displaying the NFT that you might have purchased. We think that the Samsung The Frame TV line-up will be the perfect place to properly display your beautifully and uniquely made NFT for times to come. LG also agrees with that and announced that their upcoming and existing TVs with WebOS 5.0 will be an NFT gateway for its users.

2022 65 C2 LG Art Lab
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When you update your compatible TVs with WebOS 5.0, you get a new app on the TV interface. The app is called LG Art Lab and it is LGs one stop shop for all things NFT for your TV. You can buy and even sell NFTs on the marketplace. Your bought NFTs can be displayed on your TV as a wallpaper or screen saver. The portal also has a countdown function for new NFTs that are being released or scheduled to be released. The first of which is dropping on the 22nd of September 2022.

Unlike other NFTs though, the LG Art Lab does not operate on top of Ethereum or other popular blockchain technology. In fact, Art lab does not on top of blockchain at all. Instead, the platform is based on Hedera, a hashgraph network. LG claims that the Hedera network is much more efficient than blockchain based networks.

To purchase your NFTs on the Art Lab, you do have to have a an existing Wallypto app. You simply scan a QR code provided by Art Lab for a particular NFT to purchase it with the Wallypto app. You also need to own some USD Coin, a sort of stablecoin that is supposedly pegged to US Dollar.

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Source: LG

The LG Art Lab is still rather new, which means that there may not be too much happening within the marketplace currently. LG says that they are going to be adding NFTs from artists on a monthly basis too. If you are a budding NFT artist, you might be able to sell some of your work on the marketplace too.

There is a caveat though. The LG Art Lab is currently only accessible to U.S. customers. In that case, if you are trying to find the NFT trading platform on your LG TVs in Malaysia, you might not be able to find Art Lab even after you have updated to WebOS 5.0.

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Straive recognized as a Future-Ready Organization by The Economic Times

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CHENNAI, India, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Straive, a well-recognized leader in delivering technology-driven solutions for Content, EdTech, and Data to leading global organizations, has been mentioned in one of India’s most prestigious listings – The Economic Times Future-Ready Organizations. Straive achieved this listing after rigorous evaluation and stood out based on its – clarity of purpose & future orientation, efforts towards the organization’s overall sustainable development, and measurable impact and sustainability of all initiatives – among other criteria.

The Economic Times defines Future-Ready Organizations as having three key characteristics – clarity in knowing who they are and what they stand for; fixation on speed and simplicity in operations; and growth by scaling up the ability to learn, innovate, and seek good ideas regardless of their origin.

Straive has defined a strategic roadmap to achieve specific goals for its clients, employees, community, and shareholders. As part of its digital transformation journey, Straive has emphasized standardization and adherence to regulatory compliance across the organization, which includes but is not limited to – financial processes, employee onboarding, HR operations, workforce management, integration of all internal platforms, efficient and effective service delivery, and comprehensive, actionable intelligence on the overall operations in the organization.

Straive has also established long-term objectives and a robust governance framework for scaled-up and sustainable ESG practices with targeted impacts such as reducing carbon emissions, reducing plastic usage, smart-classrooms program, and self-care programs.

On the feature, Ratan Datta, President, and CEO, Straive, said, “Straive is focused on creating a diverse and inclusive future-ready workforce by aligning its Human Capital Management initiatives with the company’s Culture and organizational Values. Our listing in The Economic Times Future-Ready Organizations is a testament to our commitment to developing flexible, resilient, and future-ready systems and processes.”

To know more about careers at Straive, Click Here.

About Straive (erstwhile SPi Global)

Straive is a market-leading content technology enterprise that provides data services, subject matter expertise (SME), and technology solutions to multiple domains, such as research content, e-Learning/EdTech, and data/information providers. With a client base scoping 30 countries worldwide, Straive’s multi-geographical resource pool is strategically located in eight countries: Philippines, India, USA, China, Nicaragua, Vietnam, United Kingdom, and the company headquarters in Singapore.

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Anoop Tuli
Lead – Brand & PR
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Introducing the W240TN True Wireless Earbuds from Edifier

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Featuring active noise cancellation, Bluetooth 5.3 and an eye-catching design 

RICHMOND, BC, Sept. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Edifier, the forward-thinking audio-technology brand, have announced the release of a brand new earbud, the W240TN, which continues in the brand’s outstanding record for affordable but premium quality audio. Aimed at the highly competitive under $100 market, the W240TN true wireless earbuds with Active Noise Cancellation have a range of exciting features and continues Edifier’s signature design language and stellar audio fidelity capabilities. 

Edifier W240TN True Wireless Noise Cancellation In-Ear Headphones.
Edifier W240TN True Wireless Noise Cancellation In-Ear Headphones.

Armed with Dual Dynamic Drivers (Φ6mm+Φ10mm) the W240TN creates a wide sound field aimed at immersing listeners in their favourite songs. Compared to single drivers, the W240TN maintains delicate details even at a high volume threshold and the hybrid ANC functions allow users to block out unwanted sounds and focus in on the music that makes them happy.

With an industrial-chic, gunmetal black or white finish the W240TN is inspired by the shape of a robust piston head. Rugged yet trustworthy, the metallic design carries the legacy of the TWS1 Pro and the finished product speaks volumes for Edifier’s pursuit of style. The result has an iconic profile that balances modern lines with a retro, almost 80s-like character; think Robocop meets Blade Runner 2049. In comparison to other earbuds on the market, which often take an altogether more minimal or maximalist approach, the W240TN gives off an effortlessly clean look, one that wouldn’t look out of sorts on the streets of Manhattan, Dubai, Tokyo or London.

Unlike the majority of its competition the buds feature the latest in Bluetooth 5.3 technology which not only provides impressively low latency (which can be reduced even further via a dedicated ‘Game’ mode) but consistently ensures that users never feel far from their favourite sounds. With a compact charge case, the W240TN provides 8.5 hours of playtime and a further 17 hours via the case, making unnecessary cutouts and low battery disasters are a thing of the past. And, users can enjoy crystal clear phone calls thanks to innovative AI DNN Adaptive Call Noise Reduction technology – blocks out unwanted noises and focuses in on your voice.

The W240TN also includes a range of ergonomic features. For those who lead a busier life, listening to music in the gym or whilst they’re out for a run, the buds are IP55 certified – meaning they are water resistant and sweat proof – and feature Edifier’s impressive AI call noise cancellation technology, which allows users to enjoy clear and life-like call audio without external noise interfering. To ensure your safety whilst listening to your favourite artists or calling an old friend, the W240TN also comes with an optional ‘Ambient Mode’ designed to allow environmental sounds (like car engines, tannoy callouts or dogs barking) to seep through into your listening.

Designed to keep up to speed with the modern individual, bustling from one situation to the next, the W240TN are lastly compatible with the Edifier Connect App – which gives smartphones users the option to customize their call settings, EQ levels, ANC mode and more with the tap of a finger. If you prefer a sturdy button, over a delicate touch sensitive one, the W240TN also comes with handy push controls allowing you to stay in control with ease.

For under $100 the W240TN provides a highly competitive option for audio lovers on a budget and adds to Edifier’s groundbreaking range of consumer audio products.

Price & Availability:

Available for $79.99 on Amazon.com.

About Edifier:

Edifier specializes in the design and manufacture of premium audio solutions that showcase technological innovation and design excellence. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Beijing, China, Edifier delivers outstanding sound experience through a wide range of audio systems for personal entertainment and professional use. Renowned for its award-winning design philosophy, expertise and innovation in acoustic technology, and superior manufacturing standards, Edifier is one of today’s leading innovators of audio electronics.  

More information about Edifier is available online at www.edifier.com

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TaroWorks Offers Second Round of $20,000 Grant to Help Last Mile Distributors Scale with Mobile Tech

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WASHINGTON, Sept. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — TaroWorks, the offline mobile field service app, is awarding a $20,000 grant (funded by Qualcomm through its Qualcomm® Wireless Reach™ initiative) to subsidize the digitization of a social enterprise or for-profit organization’s last mile distribution operations in vulnerable communities.

TaroWorks, whose mobile app helps last mile distributors manage and gain greater visibility into sales, inventory, and product maintenance while offline in places like rural India, will award the $20,000 grant to a qualified social enterprise or for-profit organization to contribute to the cost of configuring and deploying TaroWorks’ inventory management system – TaroWorks Enterprise. TaroWorks is accepting applications for the grant from now until October 14, 2022. This is the second round of the grant, the first round focused on nonprofits during the spring of 2022.

“We have heard from many organizations that they lack the financial support they need to implement digital solutions to serve the last mile,” said TaroWorks CEO Brent Chism. “Qualcomm® Wireless Reach™ is covering the costs of designing and implementing TaroWorks tools for one of those organizations, which at the same time will help us learn from last mile distribution managers about what their industry needs to better serve base-of-pyramid communities.”

“Qualcomm is excited to continue our long-term partnership with TaroWorks, and to help drive the impact of nonprofits making a difference by distributing life-changing goods at the last mile,” said Angela Baker, Chief Sustainability Officer, Qualcomm. Qualcomm Wireless Reach has been a proud supporter of TaroWorks since 2014.

Making Last Mile Delivery More Effective

“Distributors who are serving these ‘last mile’ populations…play a crucial role in sustainable development by driving demand for beneficial products and delivering them to hard-to-reach consumers,” wrote leaders of the Global Distributors Collective (GDC), a worldwide coalition of last mile distributors who reach more than 33 million people in last mile households with solar lights, clean cookstoves, and water filters. “While the importance of last mile distribution is increasingly recognized, funding is still not flowing into this space,” they added.

Last mile delivery is considered “the most inefficient process of the entire supply chain” according to a majority of transportation and logistics companies surveyed in a 2020 study of the U.S. and Canadian industry sector. The same group agrees it is critical for companies to “ensure a mobile-first strategy around last mile delivery” by using smartphones, tablets and task-specific apps to improve operations. 

TaroWorks Enterprise helps organizations gain transparency in their last mile operations around procuring, transferring, warehousing, and distributing goods. The offline mobile field service app also enables organizations to collect data, analyze metrics, monitor performance and manage field teams from mobile devices when working in remote areas with little internet or phone service. 

Grant Application Deadline and Evaluation Criteria

TaroWorks will evaluate applications based on business need, potential for long-term success with the system, estimated long-term impact, and financial need. For more information and to apply for the grant funding, visit the TaroWorks Enterprise Grant page.

TaroWorks is a SaaS product integrated with the Salesforce.com CRM platform, so grant applicants must be current or planned Salesforce users in order to be eligible for consideration.

For press inquiries, please contact Riley Harding at riley@taroworks.org.

About TaroWorks
TaroWorks LLC is a social enterprise that sells an offline mobile field services management platform to help organizations operating at the last mile enhance inventory management, monitoring and evaluation, sales, case management and agent network performance in the field. Its mission is to improve product and service delivery to the poor by bringing real-time data across the last mile to use for business decision-making. TaroWorks is a subsidiary of Grameen Foundation.

About Qualcomm
Qualcomm is the world’s leading wireless technology innovator and the driving force behind the development, launch, and expansion of 5G. When we connected the phone to the internet, the mobile revolution was born. Today, our foundational technologies enable the mobile ecosystem and are found in every 3G, 4G and 5G smartphone. We bring the benefits of mobile to new industries, including automotive, the internet of things, and computing, and are leading the way to a world where everything and everyone can communicate and interact seamlessly.

Qualcomm Incorporated includes our licensing business, QTL, and the vast majority of our patent portfolio. Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated, operates, along with its subsidiaries, substantially all of our engineering, research and development functions, and substantially all of our products and services businesses, including our QCT semiconductor business.

Qualcomm® Wireless Reach™

Wireless Reach™ invests in sustainable programs that demonstrate innovative uses of wireless technology to strengthen economic and social development globally. Our programs foster entrepreneurship, aid in public safety, enhance the delivery of health care, enrich teaching and learning, and improve environmental sustainability. Since 2006, Wireless Reach™ has benefitted more than 20 million people.

Qualcomm and Wireless Reach are trademarks or registered trademarks of Qualcomm Incorporated.

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Tronsmart Launches T7 – New Flagship Outdoor Bluetooth Speaker

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SHENZHEN, China, Sept. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Tronsmart launched T7 portable Bluetooth speaker, another powerful speaker that upgraded from Tronsmart T6.

Tronsmart T7 Portable Outdoor Bluetooth Speaker
Tronsmart T7 Portable Outdoor Bluetooth Speaker

People are always keen on various outdoor adventures with friends or families. Whether it’s wandering or going to the beach, there shall be a lot of time spent on outdoor activities absolutely. What about music? Perhaps bringing a portable wireless speaker for background music. But how about the outdoor gatherings? That’s why T7 is launching.

Tronsmart’s T-Series has upgraded its legendary T6 wireless Bluetooth speaker with the release of the T7. Featuring a beat-driven light show, Tronsmart T7 is the perfect match for outdoor plans. A customizable backlight, pulsing and shimmering with the beat of the music. Flare up the atmosphere whether hosting a party or having guests over.

When it comes to sound quality, it delivers all-round stereo sound with a powerful woofer combined with back-to-back twin tweeters. Featuring Tronsmart’s patented SoundPulse audio, it creates booming bass in a compact size.

To further their commitment to music quality, Tronsmart has released an application that allows users to personalize EQ modes with one tap. Flexibly choose EQ modes to cater to different music tastes. Furthermore, it could also be used to enjoy exceptional stereo sound with superior clarity in stereo pairing mode.

Inherited the cylindrical design from T6 series, T7 is convenient to use and transport as before. It’s now possible to go even further with Tronsmart T7 outdoor speaker. IPX7 rating allows traveling without worrying about rough weather on the way to adventures. Also, a long-lasting battery guarantees up to 12 hours of continuous music playback on a single charge. Whether cycling, hiking or camping, T7 can cover any adventure that life suffers with ease.

Even if there are many speakers that are more portable than the Tronsmart T7, it is still worth buying with stunning 360° surround sound and vibrant lighting modes. If fascinated, do not hesitate to find detailed information and early-bird discount on Tronsmart Official Store, and purchase the speaker from Amazon US, Amazon UK and Amazon ES.

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VIOFO New Arrival A229 Duo 2K+2K Front and Rear Dashcam

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SHENZHEN, China, Sept. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Since 2011, VIOFO has always been striving to enhance the image quality of dash cameras, covering all three channels, front+interior+rear. It is well known that the T130-3CH released last year greatly improves its night vision for interior recording enhanced by the newly adopted OV image sensor integrating ultra low light and near infrared technology. This year VIOFO has reached new heights in A229 Duo rear camera’s resolution. As the upgraded version of the A129 series, this newly released A229 Duo dashcam innovatively features up to Quad HD 2K high resolution rear cam, the highest so far in the market for rear recording to give enhanced driving safety protection from both front & behind. What else is built into this newly released dashcam? Check full details as below.


2K+2K Front & Rear QHD Recording

A229 Duo supports Quad HD 1440P30fps front + Quad HD 1440P30fps rear recording. Some drivers say that tailgaters tend to back off when they spot a rear-facing dashcam installed on the car in front of them, making the rear-end accidents less likely to happen. Now with a 2K high-res rear camera, it can easily capture license plate numbers in a rear ended accident, or provide evidence if another car is harassing behind on the road. Built-in F1.6 aperture lens and WDR technology are also of great assistance to shoot more detailed images both day and night.

2.4 Inch HD Screen

Different from the VIOFO conventional 2 inch screen, A229 Duo dash camera is built with a larger 2.4 inch HD display which delivers a more direct effortless live view and improved performance in heat dissipation and better durability. In addition to” REC”, “MIC”, “Wi-Fi”, two new LED indicators, “PWR” and “GPS”, have been added on the front panel to help drivers easily catch the status of the cam and the functions enabled.

Neat Installation with 2.8mm Slim Coaxial Cable

A229 Duo features a premium compact design utilizing 2.8mm super slim coaxial rear cable and miniature connectors for neat hidden installation, making it more user friendly for beginners. What’s more, this newly upgraded coaxial cable enables better electrocmagnetic interference reduction than traditional cable types.

USB-C Charging Cable & Power Ports

To accommodate more car models with different installations, the A229 Duo is equipped with a reversible USB-C charging cable and two USB-C power ports, one on the left side of the front cam and one on top of the GPS module. Compared to micro USB cables, USB-C cables can carry more power and reliably offer a more stable power supply.

Tips: The GPS module will function normally regardless of which power port is used for power supply.

Dual Band 5GHz & 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi

A229 Duo dashcam supports dual-band Wi-Fi options of 5GHz & 2.4GHz. Wi-Fi connection makes it quite convenient to control and check on videos on smartphone end via VIOFO App, including setup menu, live view from front and behind, playback of recorded videos, and downloading/sharing of video files.

What is worth mentioning, A229 Duo is built with upgraded 5GHz Wi-Fi connection technology providing transfer speeds up to 8MB/s, 4 times faster than traditional 2.4GHz Wi-Fi. Besides, it is compatible with more new phone models.

Intelligent Voice Notification

Configured with multiple language voice notification, A229 Duo car dash camera helps to confirm setting changes such as audio recording on/off and reminds drivers of events such as video protected and memory card errors. No worries about missing important videos as A229 Duo will alert timely if anything prevents recording.

Built-in GPS Mount

The GPS mount can track the route, speed and time data in the video file, allowing compatible viewers to display on playback. It will also keep the camera clock synchronized with GPS time so that the video files are correctly time stamped.

3 Advanced Parking Modes

The A229 Duo dashcam has three advanced parking modes, Auto Event Detection, Timelapse, and Low Bitrate Recording, which help drivers to capture full evidence during parking.

  1. Auto Event Detection:
    Automatically record for 45s when detecting moving objects or impacts during parking. Optimized with buffered function, its 45s-video recording starts 15 seconds before and ends 30 seconds after the defected event.
  2. Time Lapse Recording:
    Record a video at low frames at 1/2/3/5/10 fps and compress into a long file.
  3. Low Bitrate Recording:
    Record videos continuously at low bitrate 4MB/s with audio recorded.
    Tips: To use parking modes of A229 Duo, the VIOFO HK4 hardwire kit cable is required, whose ACC function will automatically switch A229 Duo dashcam into parking mode or normal recording.

Optional Accessories

  1. External Microphone
    The external 3.5mm jack port microphone can be used with A229 Duo dashcam to record conversations clearly during police stops and traffic incidents.
  2. HK4 Hardwire Kit
    When the engine is off, the HK4 hardwire kit will ensure continuous power for parking monitoring and provide low voltage protection for your car’s battery. What’s more, its ACC function can automatically switch between parking mode and normal recording without waiting.
  3. Circular Polarizing Lens
    The CPL (Circular Polarizing Lens) can be used to reduce reflections and glare from the window glass and road surfaces. It works in the same way as polarized sunglasses and significantly improves image quality and contrast in many situations.
  4. Bluetooth Remote Control
    The Bluetooth emergency remote control can be positioned in a convenient location allowing for safe and easy use while driving. Pressing the button will instantly lock the current video clip and image.

VIOFO Company History

Founded in 2011, VIOFO was started by two engineers aiming at providing the ultimate dash camera image quality for users worldwide.  Attributable to 10 years of perseverance and concentration, VIOFO dash cameras are now distributed in over 65 countries with millions of followers. For best customer experience, VIOFO provides direct 1-on-1 technical support and always stays ears open to feedback from both regular and professional users.   For all the latest product information and related discussions, we welcome everyone to visit our Facebook & Twitter pages: 

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CardsPal named the official Ticketing Partner for Legacy Music Festival’s Glowhard, Singapore’s first Hard Dance festival  

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 SINGAPORE, Sept. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — CardsPal has partnered Legacy Music Festival as their official ticketing partner, capitalising on its newly launched e-ticketing feature.  

With the introduction of the e-ticketing feature, CardsPal aims to optimise more than users’ spending, and also value add to users’ lifestyle needs.  

In addition to current features such as cashback calculator and cards comparison, CardsPal users (commonly referred to as ‘pals’) can look forward to seeing more lifestyle elements which includes e-ticketing to music festivals, events and more, all on CardsPal.  

CardsPal, a Singapore-based mobile app start-up, is partnering with Legacy Music Festival as their official ticketing partner for Singapore’s first ever Hard Dance festival event in 2022 – Glowhard. The festival’s focus is to bring hard dance music lovers together, happening on 5th November at The ColiseumTM, Hard Rock Hotel Singapore, Resorts WorldTM Sentosa.

With this partnership, Legacy Music Festival will capitalise on CardsPal’s newly launched e-ticketing feature to enhance the purchasing experience. Pals will be able to seamlessly purchase and manage their event tickets and F&B items, along with other festival-related packages, all within the app. CardsPal’s technology will also make it easier for pals to identify the best card to use for their purchases on the app, with its credit card comparison features and Cashback Calculator. For high-resolution image of user’s purchase journey, you may download from https://bit.ly/GlowhardFestival2022

With Singapore’s music scene growing to be more vibrant and inclusive, Legacy Music Festival will be adding to that variety by organising Singapore’s first-ever hard dance festival. The music festival will feature acts from world renowned music producer Darren Styles, homegrown DJs like Inquisitive, ParaMercy, Our Culture and more over the next couple of weeks.

“The team is excited to bring together exceptional international artists and local DJs for a long-awaited hard dance music festival. At the same time, we are thrilled to be working with CardsPal to deliver a seamless end-to-end experience for both organisers and festival-goers.” says DJ Andrew T, the brains behind Legacy Music Festival– A New Dawn back in 2019. The 2-day music festival took place at Sentosa’s Siloso Beach and saw over 23,000 festival-goers in attendance. The event featured some of the biggest names in the industry including Tiesto, Zedd and Don Diablo, alongside local DJs.  

With this pilot initiative, CardsPal goes beyond providing features that help pals to save with card deals and daily promotions, by introducing more features to add to their day-to-day repertoire. “With our newly-launched e-ticketing feature, we make it easier for our pals to explore the latest live entertainment, deals and maximize their savings all on their mobile devices.” says Gary Garcia, Head of Marketing at CardsPal.   

Echoing his sentiment, co-founder and CEO of CardsPal Saim Yeong Harng added, “Under this partnership, we have found combinations of features that resonates most with our pals. They can look forward to more new lifestyle features in the pipeline beyond the popular cashback calculator, credit cards comparison feature and Must Buy Deals. We aim to truly bring everyday value to our pals’ lifestyle needs through continuously introducing innovative capabilities and features. This partnership also demonstrates our first step to go beyond just helping our pals to save but to also enrich their lifestyle experience.”  

Overseas visitors from Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Australia, South Korea, Japan, China and India will be able to download CardsPal and make their ticketing purchases for Glowhard here. For visitors from other countries, they may contact CardsPal’s customer support at support@cardspal.com. 

About CardsPal  

CardsPal is a Singapore-based mobile app that aims to be the lifestyle app to add to your daily repertoire. Enabling our pals to identify their best payment option to allow ease of purchases as they focus on living the life they deserve, CardsPal is backed by Standard Chartered Bank via its innovation arm, SC Ventures  

Check out CardsPal by downloading the app on App Store and Google Playstore. For latest information on deals and events, follow them on Facebook, Instagram, Telegram and LinkedIn.   

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